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Rematch of draw has one fighter heavily favored
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Indonesia’s Chris John has been installed as a solid betting favorite of minus 330 against Rocky Juarez in their Sept. 19 rematch, lending credence to the view held by boxing fans who believe Juarez was fortunate to escape with a draw in their first fight in February.
The fight, in which Jo Read Full Story >>>Sonsona ready for Canada
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
PROMISING young fighter Marvin Sonsona and his team will be leaving this Tuesday for Canada—the venue of the biggest fight of his professional boxing career.
He will be facing veteran World Boxing Organization super flyweight champion Jose Lopez on Sept. 4 in Ontario, Canada.
“We w Read Full Story >>> HBO WEEKEND FIGHT PREVIEWS BY JOHN SIGNORELLA
By John Signorella, RingTalk.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
DIAZ & PAULIE IN “LOSER QUITS” BOXING MATCH?
New York, NY- Boxing returns to HBO this Saturday after a two-month absence from the sport with a triple-header on Boxing After Dark. In the main event, Houston native Juan Diaz (34-2, 17 KOs) faces Brooklyn’s Paulie Malignaggi (26-2, Read Full Story >>> BREAKDOWN: DIAZ VS. MALIGNAGGI
By Joe DeMaria, FightHype.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
This Saturday, don't miss all the action as HBO Boxing After Dark hosts three sizzling showdowns as Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi, Malcolm Klassen vs. Robert Guerrero and Danny Jacobs vs. Ishe Smith can be seen live on Read Full Story >>> Canillas headlines ‘Laban sa Balamban’
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
YOUNG prospects Larry Canillas and James Bacon are scheduled to see action in next month’s Mayor Alex Binghay’s Cup “Laban sa Balamban” boxing extravaganza at the Balamban Sports Complex.
Canillas (6-1, 5 KOs) is set to trade leathers with Van Bantillan (7-2-1, 4 KOs).
Read Full Story >>> What does Mayweather's appearance mean for the WWE?
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr’s upcoming appearance for WWE RAW has drawn praise and criticism from fans of boxing and pro-wrestling. Many speculations have been made as to why Floyd agreed to make this appearance. Regardless of his reasons, we are assured of one thing, the WWE will come out the big win Read Full Story >>> Friday Afternoon Notes: Pacquiao-Cotto undercard, Matt Korobov and more
Bad Left Hook, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Some tidbits from around the boxing world:
The first piece of the Pacquiao-Cotto undercard appears to be nearly set - Top Rank won the purse bid for Daniel Santos vs. Yuri Foreman, and they'll be putting that on the undercard. It could be an intriguing fight, although it hurts that Foreman couldn' Read Full Story >>> Sweet as Sugar Ray Leonard ever was
By Jon Anderson, Herald Sun, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
SUGAR Ray Leonard represents the last true golden era of boxing.
Sweet as he ever wasIt was two decades ago when Mike Tyson - before rape charges, ear biting and road rage - ruled the heavyweights with a violent dominance.
Michael Spinks was just as controlling in the light heavyweights until Read Full Story >>> Interview with Lenny DeJesus: From Duran to Pacquiao - A Cutman’s Cutman
By Sam Gregory, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Lenny DeJesus has been a cornerman for just about 40 years. As a cutman and a trainer, Lenny has worked the corner with the likes of Angelo Dundee, Eddie Futch, Al Gavin, and Carlos Ortiz, just to name a few of the greats. Among some of the fighters DeJesus has worked with are Roberto Duran, Hector Read Full Story >>> "Straight from D Source": Exclusive Interview with AJ Banal
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
"You got to break some eggs to make an omelette."
Good day fight fans! I caught up with AJ "Bazooka" Banal who is currently training at the Wild Card Gym for his fight on August 29 against Jose Angel Beranza. Bana;' Read Full Story >>> Could Super Judah help solve Pacquiao puzzle?
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
During the latest episode of The Boxing Truth Radio, Chavez and myself ripped the notion that the best flyweight in the world Ivan Calderon could assist Miguel Cotto in emulating Manny Pacquiao's style as the Puerto Rican prepares for his November 14 bout.
Calderon is an elite left-handed boxer, Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya blog: The best I fought
By Oscar de la Hoya, The Ring, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
Oscar De La Hoya fought many of the best fighters in the world during his 16-year professional career. In his blog this week, he lists the best he faced in 10 important categories.
Best fighter: Julio Cesar Chavez -- He had it all. He could box, he could punch, he had an iron chin. And he had gut Read Full Story >>> Does Manny Pacquiao have the Quickest Hands? Oscar De La Hoya answers!
By Kyle Lucas, DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
No one can deny that Oscar De La Hoya didn't have an incredible career inside the ring. During his time in the ring, De La Hoya has faced some of the greatest names to lace up the gloves. Including such greats as Pernell Whitaker, Julio Ceasar Chavez, Tito Trinidad, Bernard Hopkins and Floyd Mayweat Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER: "I'VE BEEN WORKING ON A LOT OF OFFENSE"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
"I've been working on a lot of offense, but my defense has always been tight," stated undefeated multi-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. as he discussed his training for his September 19th return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez. According to Mayweather, his skills are sharp and he Read Full Story >>> QUOTES FROM TODAY'S HBO BOXING AFTER DARK FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
Houston, TX -- Former Three-Time Lightweight World Champion Juan Diaz (Left) and former Junior Welterweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi (Right) face off on August 20, 2009 in Houston, Texas at the final press c Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao/Cotto, Mayweather/Marquez to get instant replay
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to bring instant replay to one of the only major sports in America without it. This move is one that critics around the sport have wanted for quite some time, as it adds clarity and transparency to a sport that has displayed very li Read Full Story >>> SONSONA PROMISES BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN DONAIRE
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
Manila, Philippines - The Jose “Carita” Lopez versus Marvelous Marvin Sonsona is now headlining the main event “Rumble in Rama IX” at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario, September 4th. Marvin Sonsona currently ra Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya pays tribute to Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
Oscar De La Hoya lists Manny Pacquiao not only as one of the greatest fighters he has fought but the guy with the fastest hands.
The Golden Boy, in his weekly blog in on-line edition of The Ring magazine, rattled off the Read Full Story >>> Five key X-factors hang over Floyd Mayweather as clock ticks on comeback fight
By David Mayo, The Grand Rapids Press, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
As Floyd Mayweather's comeback bout against Juan Manuel Marquez hits its 30-day countdown, here are the five most important things to watch:
1. Promotional divide
Mayweather's self-promotion skills helped carry the last few years of his career, but now that Mayweather Promotions has shouldered a Read Full Story >>> Making sense of Money and Manny
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2009
"The strong move quiet, the weak start riots"
Love him or hate him, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is one of the best boxers of this era.
With that said, he is also one of the most polarizing characters the sport has ever seen because of his controversial outspoken nature among other things.
One thin Read Full Story >>>
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