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Margarito Confident He Can Beat Pacquiao and Cotto
By Ruslan Chikov, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
The former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is reportedly very confident about his chances to beat both Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. A source in Margarito's camp was contacted by Golzka to discuss the fighter's current status. Margarito's team is going through the same motions as Cotto by Read Full Story >>>Bookies: Boxing still the champion of combat sports
By Evan Korn, Covers.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Mixed Martial Arts was a mere twinkle in the sporting public?s eye. It was November 12, 1993 and UFC rolled out its first event (UFC 1: The Beginning), an eight-man round-robin event, that invaded McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. Two thousand and eight hundred patrons showed up, while the event not Read Full Story >>> Is Floyd Mayweather Jr an American hero?
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Around the world, it's become a common practice to place athletes on pedestals and call them heroes. In this country, the term gets thrown around carelessly and recklessly. Arguably, one of the most popular athletes in this country is Floyd Mayweather Jr. The undefeated boxer has controversially tra Read Full Story >>> 100 years on: Barack Obama asked to pardon first black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
One hundred years ago today, on July 4, 1910, Jack Johnson, his glistening skin perspiring and his powerful physique taut and focused, defeated James Jeffries in Reno, Nevada, to become the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world.
He was unorthodox, flamboyant, and proud. He was Read Full Story >>> Legends who support Pacquiao
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
This writer spent Saturday night sitting ringside with the legendary Roy Jones Jr. We were attending the Deontay Wilder (US bronze medalist 2008 Olympics) fight in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Of course we talked a bit about the Manny Pacquiao fight, and Roy makes it no secret, he likes Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>> Art of War: Floyd Mayweather's incentive to sign late
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
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War does not start with the first shot.
War starts in training, in the preparation of the mind and body long before enemies meet on the battlefield.
Adapted to boxing, the Read Full Story >>> ?BAZOOKA? BANAL IN PEAK FORM
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
AJ ?Bazooka? Banal gave an explosive preview of his July 17 WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight title fight during a fiery sparring session Saturday afternoon at the ALA Gym of Cebu. Banal sported a mean and hungry look as he w Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya: If Marquez Wins, Pacquiao is an Option
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
If Juan Manuel Marquez is able to beat Juan Diaz in their rematch on July 31 in Las Vegas, Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya will try to get him the biggest fights possible, which include a December fight with WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, and a trilogy fight with Manny Read Full Story >>> Philosophizing with Naazim Richardson: A forewarning to all those doubting Shane Mosley
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
The last time well-respected trainer Naazim Richardson was spotted on the grandest of stages was in early May when he worked the corner of his charge ?Sugar? Shane Mosley in their attempt to upend the undefeated streak of Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Despite being held in high Read Full Story >>> Undercard expected to pack punch
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
The hype machine that usually is reserved for main event fights was cranked up by Golden Boy Promotions for the undercard of the July 31 junior welterweight rematch between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz at Mandalay Bay.
Calling it the best undercard in the company's history, GBP chief executi Read Full Story >>> A personal take why filipinos dislike Mayweather
By Kenneth Ragpala, 8countnews, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Filipinos love boxing. There is no use denying that. Having said that, it is also important to understand that most Filipinos are not boxing purists. They love to see their man knock the other guy out. Whatever it takes. And if you belong to a generation that saw boxing in a time where YouTube and t Read Full Story >>> WORLD POOL: SEVEN PINOYS MAKE IT TO ROUND OF 16
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Lanky Ronnie Alcano, winner of the 2006 World Pool Championship at the Philippine International Convention Center when he routed Europe?s No.1 Ralf ?The Kaiser? Souquet became the seventh Pinoy pool player to advance to the ro Read Full Story >>> Will Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Ever Happen?
By Rich Thomas, ProBoxing-fans.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Clock is Ticking on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
The common presumption when it comes to Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is that sooner or later the egos and posturing will be pushed aside and boxing?s two biggest names will settle affairs in the ring. I certainly hope so, but as the issue drags o Read Full Story >>> Firecracker Floyd: Great American Mayweather must answer call to battle Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Persistent Myths About Mayweather-Pacquiao Situation:
I was tempted to use the headline "Big Bout Or Big Doubts For Mayweather" but I am attempting to be as fair and balanced as Fox News lately...
Michael Marley's Daily Fluctuating Odds as we today salute a Great American Named Floyd Joy (nee Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Cojuangco?s wife urge public to support Aquino
By Carla Gomez, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines ? Boxing hero and Saranggani Representative Emmanuel Pacquiao and Gretchen Oppen Cojuangco, wife of business tycoon Eduardo Cojuangco, have separately called on the Filipino people to rally behind President Benigno Aquino III and do their share to help hi Read Full Story >>> REXON FLORES SUFFERS 1ST ROUND KO IN TOKYO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jul 2010
One time world WBO flyweight title challenger Rexon Flores has suffered a first round knockout at the hands of Japan?s Toshiyuki Igarashi at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The end came at 1:46 of the opening round.
The loss was Flores? fourth knockout loss in his last five fights and his record Read Full Story >>> MELLIGEN WINS TOUGH FIGHT AGAINST ADJAHO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 04 Jul 2010
Welterweight Mark Jason Melligen depended on his aggressiveness in some close rounds to ultimately score what looked like a comfortable points decision on the scorecards of all three judges at the Grand Sierra Restort in Read Full Story >>> FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 04 Jul 2010
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There are many boxing related tales that do not get published. When you sit down with people who share the same passion for the sport, you get to hear the pugilistic version of war stories. There Read Full Story >>> Randy Suico defends OPBF title in Japan July 20
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 04 Jul 2010
Randy ?Komong Bato? Suico of Cebu will defend his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light welterweight title this July 20 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan against OPBF number one contender Motoki Sa Read Full Story >>> Hope died 100 years ago
By George Kimball, Boston Herald, Sun, 04 Jul 2010
One hundred years ago today, Jack Johnson defended his world heavyweight championship by knocking out Jim Jeffries in the 15th round of a scheduled 45-rounder in Reno, Nev. Jeffries, who had retired undefeated six years earlier, was lured from retirement (with noted author Jack London leading the ca Read Full Story >>>
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