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Did the 'elite boxing writers' cast a vote against Manny Pacquiao, not for Floyd Mayweather, Jr.?
By Jonathan Thyng, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
The elite boxing writers voted Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as the top pound for pound boxer according to Yahoo! Sport. Recent boxing examiners who weren't part of the 'elite class' had brought up some great points questioning the new pound for pound list (Eric Sloan, Rick Rockwell, Bill Shimizu, Dennis Gu Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao drops below Mayweather, but Yahoo rankings blunder is nothing new
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
Boxing fans around the world were shocked when Yahoo published its latest pound for pound boxing rankings.
The newest edition of the list, devised by a smorgasbord of accomplished and distinguished boxing writers, placed Floyd Mayweather back at the top and Manny Pacquiao at number two.
So why Read Full Story >>> Yuri Foreman: boxing champ and rabbinical scholar
By Associated Press, MSNBC, Sat, 15 May 2010
NEW YORK (AP) -Yuri Foreman leans over a table in the corner of Gleason's Gym, a newsboy cap pulled down over his dark, piercing eyes. The thud of heavy bags and the rat-a-tat of speed bags form a mesmerizing rhythm around him, and for a moment he's at a loss for words.
He just smiles instead, an Read Full Story >>> Red-blooded Amir Khan likes sex with smoking hotties, shocker!
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
MANILA -- Just asking, but when did journalists -- particularly sportswriters -- become the adultery police force? And when did they become the gatekeepers of moral purity?
Read Full Story >>> David Haye now wants to fight Vitali not Wladimir as the fans question if he will fight either
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
The much talked about heavyweight showdown between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko might well be called off again.
After repeated taunting and bickering from both sides, it was beginning to look as if the pair might face off later this year. With the deadline imposed by the IBF for negotiations Read Full Story >>> Congressman Pacquiao aims for Mayweather in what could be most lucrative fight in history
By Associated Press, APP.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
MANILA, PHILIPPINES ? Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring in November, that much is certain. Who the opponent will be is still very much undecided.
The welterweight champion and newly elected congressman was planning his victory party in the Philippines after his rival conceded the race on Wed Read Full Story >>> Prefab Stardom: Is Amir Khan Ready for America?
By Carlos Acevedo, The Cruelest Sport, Sat, 15 May 2010
Over the last few years, and perhaps since network TV drew the curtains on boxing, HBO has proactively attempted to manufacture stars via careful matchmaking and PR blitzes before, during, and after a bout. Usually the beneficiaries of this treatment were picked because of potential, background stor Read Full Story >>> Khan Job: Is this fight in financial trouble?
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
I have watched the video of the moments before the weigh-in in New York for the Amir Khan vs. Paulie Malignaggi fight that turned into a shoving and shouting brawl before order was restored.
I don't know if ticket sales are weak and they had to lower themselves to this level for publicity but thi Read Full Story >>> WEIGH-IN RESULTS FROM NEW YORK
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
MAIN EVENT - WBA SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE - 12 ROUNDS
Amir KHAN - 139.5 lbs vs. Paulie MALIGNAGGI - 139 lbs
CO-MAIN EVENT - SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS - 10 ROUNDS
Nate CAMPBELL - 139 lbs vs. Victor ORTIZ - 140 lbs
NABO Read Full Story >>> Motivations for Pacquiao and Mayweather: Fight May Happen
By Edwin Manaois , Digital Journal, Sat, 15 May 2010
The lure of boxing isn?t over yet for the best pound-for-pound boxer of the decade. Manny Pacquiao had asked for one last fight from her mother, Dionisia, and the wish was granted.
Speculations rise whether Manny Pacquiao?s last fight will be Floyd Mayweather.
It can be recalled that the two fig Read Full Story >>> No Stopping Pacquiao from Ring to Politics
By Vitali Shaposhnikov, Diamond Boxing, Sat, 15 May 2010
Regulating domestic and international trade, declaring war and maintaining the military, representing in diplomatic relations, voting on science and transportation decisions, and helping local government agencies communicate with the federal officials are some of the new responsibilities that Sarang Read Full Story >>> P1m Asian Battle of GMs set
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
Besides the National Age-Group championships now on-going in Davao City, th National Chess Federation of the Philippines has scheduled at least at least four more tournaments within the next two months , including a pair that will see the participation of world-caliber campaigners.
Culminating t Read Full Story >>> Yahoo Rankings: a carefully chess-crafted survey that puts Mayweather above Pacquiao
By Granville Ampong, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVE from HOLLYWOOD, California - Whoever crafted the Yahoo Rankings as to who is the No.1 boxer in the planet must have done a sloppy job, a dishonorable miscalculation which panel of writers excludes sportwriters of Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Daily Telegraph, La Opinion and also Read Full Story >>> MELLIGEN?S CHANCE OF REDEMPTION: Rematch with erstwhile tormentor Michel Rosales set on July 3
By Rod Mijares, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
Tony Martin, the Las Vegas based trainer of Top Rank Promotions? Filipino welterweight prospect, Mark Jason Melligen just informed me that he had just emerged from a meeting with Top Rank Promotions regarding Melligen? Read Full Story >>> PANONCILLO BREAKS SILENCE, RESPONDS TO ISSUES HURLED AGAINST WBO
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
WBO Asia-Pacific Chairman Leon Panoncillo lead the WBO DRUG FREE YOUTH outreach program held in my hometown of Mabolo, Cebu City. Together with Promoter Sammy Gello-ani and Mabolo Barangay Captain Rey Ompoc, they gave bags and Read Full Story >>> RP FIGHTERS LOSE BY POINTS AND RECEIVE OVATION FROM THAI FANS
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
Despite the political unrest and a state of emergency in the Kingdom of Thailand, all three Filipino fighters on Friday's Bangkok card engaged in exciting toe-to-toe crowd pleasing wars, and regardless the fact that they all Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales, last to defeat Pacquiao, may fight in July
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
Erik 'El Terrible' Morales (49-6), the Mexican warrior with a hawk-ish face, may return to the ring on July 17 or July 24 in a Mexican ring to continue his comeback and to a Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi know how to sell a fight. Brawl at weigh-ins (Video)
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
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Months of trash talking between Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi came to an explosive head today at the weigh-ins. After each fighter were weighed and dressed, they Read Full Story >>> Kevin Iole needs his head examined
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Sat, 15 May 2010
Yahoo sports boxing scribe Kevin Iole recently ranked Floyd Mayweather Jr number one over the real pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao. Really? To be quite frank about it, ranking Floyd Mayweather Jr over the real pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao is pretty ignorant.
What would be the reasoni Read Full Story >>> Ronnie Shields: 'I don?t see anybody beating Floyd Mayweather Jr. right now'
By Geoffrey Ciani, The Mushroom Mag, Sat, 15 May 2010
This week?s edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with boxing trainer Ronnie Shields, who currently works with junior middleweight Kermit Cintron and heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek. Adamek recently scored an impressive victory against Chris Arreola. Meanwhile, Cin Read Full Story >>>
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