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Pressure cooker: Heat is on for Texas to license Antonio Margarito
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Last month's "hot potato" in boxing was the unresolved conflict over random blood testing between the Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao camps. Certainly, that issue is not going to disappear anytime soon.
But, bubbling below the surface, there is a big and more interesting controversy which cou Read Full Story >>>Laurence Cole tabbed as Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey referee
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
I have learned that Laurence Cole, the veteran referee who resides in Texas and runs an insurance business, has been tabbed by WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel as the referee for the Joshua Clottey-Manny Pacquiao welterweight title bout at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on March 13.
I had r Read Full Story >>> PINOY POWER 3 / LATIN FURY 13 PRESSCON PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
2/10/10, Las Vegas,Nevada --- "PINOY POWER" --- (L-R) Filipino fighters: Bernabe Concepcion, Nonito Donaire, Gerry Penalosa and Ciso Morales pose during a press conference Wednesday for their upcoming world championshi Read Full Story >>> Donaire vs. Guerrero is Off, Manuel Vargas a Late Sub
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
BoxingScene.com has confirmed with Top Rank that Nonito Donaire's opponent for Saturday night's Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury pay-per-view, Gerson Guerrero, failed his eye exam and therefore he is out of the fight. Guerrero's eye exam showed a detached retina.
Donaire is scheduled to headline the sho Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE SR SAYS MORALES LEFT HOOK IS KEY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Nonito Donaire Sr says the left hook of undefeated Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales will be the key in his WBO title fight against champion Fernando “Cochuliito” Montiel of Mexico in the “Pinoy Pow Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO-VALERO WOULD BE MUST-SEE
By Phil Barnett, Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Anyone still sulking about the collapse of Manny Pacquiao's blockbuster clash with Floyd Mayweather might just be about to perk up.
The possibility of a scrap between Pacquiao and Edwin Valero will drag even the m Read Full Story >>> CAN PACQUIAO OR MAYWEATHER TAKE WALKER SMITH, JR.'S SPOT?
By Stephen Edwards, BoxingTalk.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
The greatest fighter of all time for the most part is not a huge debate. A man by the name of Walker Smith, Jr. occupies the spot. Most historians agree that the 147-pound version of this man was the ultimate fighting machine. He stood almost 6 feet tall, carried death in both hands and the killer i Read Full Story >>> Bronx champ, Clottey, unknown
By Daniel Beekman, YourNabe.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Near Yankee Stadium on Anderson Avenue, a muscle-hound man slams the door to his modest apartment. On the street, he starts to jog. No one gasps. No one points. No one stares.
No one knows Joshua Clottey, a Bronx resident since 2003. Which is remarkable.Because on Saturday, March 13, two billion Read Full Story >>> What's Under Nonito Donaire's Trunks?
By Ryan Bates, 411mania.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Here's a hint: Bigger, stronger, longer lasting, and could be a key element in beating Gerson Guerrero Saturday night.
Attention ladies (and who are we kidding... guys too): When you watch Nonito Donaire fight on Saturday against Gerson Guerrero, you'll find that something underneath his trunks Read Full Story >>> Will Valero Weather “The Desert Storm”?
By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
As you peruse the upcoming boxing schedule, you’ll see a host of fights being made in the junior welterweight division. Fights involving the likes of Amir Khan, Devon Alexander, Ma Read Full Story >>> Big suprise: No Margarito fight in Texas
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
DALLAS - It's just my opinion: The big day is upon us. Today or tomorrow Texas is going to announce Antonio Margarito won't be licensed in the state, at least not in time for the March 13 Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight.
It's the worst kept secret in all of boxing.
But typical for Tex Read Full Story >>> Shane Mosley a “Has-Been”?
By Lance Zimmerman, SportsRadioInterviews.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
When Floyd Mayweather Jr. beats Shane Mosley on May 1st at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Larry Merchant is sure to ask Floyd why he didn’t fight Read Full Story >>> Playing with matches: Sacrificing Juan Ma for Amir Khan senseless
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
When we were little kids, we were taught not to play with matches.
But matchmakers don't have a choice, not if they want to make a living.
That reminds me of the old tag line to the print media ads for former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey's Times Square restaurant.
"Love matches are mad Read Full Story >>> Molitor vs. Ndlovu II Tops Rumble at Rama XI on March 27
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Women’s World Title Fight and Canadian Heavyweight Title Tilt Also on Tap
RAMA, ON (Wednesday, February 10, 2010) – Since losing his IBF Junior Featherweight world championship to Celestino Caballero in November of 2008, “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (31-1, 12 K Read Full Story >>> Mosley giddy over Mayweather fight
By Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shane Mosley bopped around the Super Bowl media center last week, chatting with anyone who wanted to listen about his upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. He seemed positively giddy as he stopped by radio row to talk about the serendipitous opportunity.
And after he depart Read Full Story >>> A response to the Pro-Mayweather fans including Yahoo’s Kevin lole
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Upon my initial scan of Pacland to read the latest Boxing news, 2 things quickly caught my attention. Floyd Mayweather Sr’s comments about Pacquiao and Paclanders frustrated over the latest column by Yahoo’s Kevin lole. So, I go check out Mr. lole’s column and I run across some com Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr issues a new test to Hopkins
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
It was back in 1993 when the great Roy Jones Jr issued the first test to Bernard Hopkins. B Hop would come up short in that test, he would not pass it. Since that fight, both men have moved forward to Hall of Fame careers.
Roy Jones Jr has been testing father time for quite awhile now. His ca Read Full Story >>> April Fools: The Roy Jones – Bernard Hopkins Rematch
By Geoff 'The Professor' Poundes, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
As freak shows go, the Roy Jones – Bernard Hopkins bore-fest scheduled for April 3rd should attract its fair share of thrill-seekers.
They’ll not be interested in the boxing, or the sport, o Read Full Story >>> Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
“The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2010) – Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry hopes to parlay his explosive win by sixth-round technical knockout of Shaun George, last July on ESPN, into a February 27 upset of former W Read Full Story >>> Rumored fights - Katsidis-Guzman, Andrade-Diaconu and Bradley-Valero
Bad Left Hook, Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Just to keep the palates whetted, here are a few rumored bouts floating around...
Michael Katsidis still has his fight date, despite the withdrawal of Robert Guerrero as his opponent. There are a couple of rumors out there, but the stronger one at the moment seems to be that Joan Guzman may jump i Read Full Story >>>
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