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It's Fight Week in Big D and I'm looking at a 12 - foot boxing glove!
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
DALLAS, TX - It's fight week in Dallas, Texas. On Saturday March 13 world champion Manny Pacquiao of The Philippines defends his World Boxing Organization Welterweight (147 lbs.) Title against world - rat Read Full Story >>>'Tracing the roots of Pacquiao's success': Intangibles - Pac's uncanny ability to focus and deliver
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Among the many traits Manny Pacquiao is credited for on his road to becoming the best fighter in the world -- his speed, power, work ethic, faith, pride etc. -- the one that people tend to forget is his extraordinary ability to block off any form of distraction (and he has a lot) and perform at the Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather and his Filipino phobia
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
A lot has been made of the fact that Floyd Mayweather denied Filipino journalists from interviewing him on his recent press stop in Los Angeles.
Some have cried racism on the part of Mayweather and even gone so far as to call for boycotts of his fights. Others have said that the refusal was simpl Read Full Story >>> Inside the Ropes 03.08.10: High Stakes for Gomez and Castillo
By Ramon Aranda, 411mania.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
They may not be getting any press as Clottey and Pacquiao swallow it up but Alfonso Gomez and Jose Luis Castillo have a meaningful fight on Saturday night if only to determine where they go from here. Read the story on this week's edition of Inside the Ropes!
Going into his March 13 clash with Al Read Full Story >>> VINVIN RUFINO DESERVES A REMATCH
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Judging by all accounts Filipino challenger Vinvin Rufino deserves a rematch against
Japan’s newly crowned Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation featherweight champion Naoki Masuda who is ranked No. 13 by the World Boxing Council.
Hall-of-Fame boxing writer, TV commentator, manager an Read Full Story >>> “FIRE” TO MAKE RING RETURN ON MARCH 31
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Female boxer, flyweight Keisher “Fire” Mcleod-Wells will return to the ring on March 31st at BB King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square, New York City.
The talented 32 year old McLeod-Wells will be featur Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao: Fighter, icon, politician…and pop star?
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Manny Pacquiao is a rarity – a man who fights with a smile stitched onto his face. The Filipino fighting icon still enjoys soaring popularity, in spite of the collapse of his much anticipated contest this year Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey: What It Is, And What It Isn't
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
So begins our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2010, Manny Pacquiao versus Joshua Clottey on March 13, culminating in a live blog on fight night. Today: Why and how Pacq Read Full Story >>> Veteran trainer and analyst 'Iceman' John Scully getting ready for the Pacquiao-Clottey experience
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
On November 14th, 2009, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto engaged in the year’s most anticipated fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. After some tense and action packed early rounds Pacquiao would seize the momentum of the fight after scoring two knockdowns and eventually roll towards a Read Full Story >>> Darchinyan Vs. Donaire next?
By Vitali Shaposhnikov, Diamond Boxing, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
On March 6th, Vic Darchinyan crossed the ropes to face Rodrigo Guerrero (13-1, 9 KOs) in Rancho Mirage, Ca. Vic was of course the favorite in their bout, and not only because of his status in boxing, but also because Rodrigo should have been nothing more than a sparring partner for Darchinyan. Indee Read Full Story >>> Boxing’s Finest Sound Off on Pacquiao vs Clottey
By Brett Mauren, 15rounds.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
n the cusp of boxing’s super-season the world’s focus remains on Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. While we await their hopeful showdown both men have tall tasks in f Read Full Story >>> World Famous boxing trainer Hector Roca on Pacquiao, Clottey, Mayweather, Mosley, Agapito Sanchez, Abraham, Dirrell, Drug Testing and Much More!
By David Tyler, DogHouseBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn is where you will find world famous boxing trainer Hector Roca. He has been in the boxing business for 50 years, trained numerous champions, and has achieved celebrity status as a result of training Hillary Swank for her role in Million Dollar Baby. Let's welcome Hector int Read Full Story >>> Is it time to start boycotting Floyd Mayweather Jr fights?
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Has Floyd Mayweather Jr finally gone too far? Ever since Floyd has come out of retirement, he has turned up the level of egotistic discrimination. At first, “Money May” turned his focus toward Manny Pacquiao. But that wasn’t enough for him.
He then questioned if all non-American Read Full Story >>> My "Pacquiao Time" day at Wild Card
By Barbara Pinnela, Mop Squad Sports, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
A week ago I did an interview with Steve Forbes at Wild Card Boxing Club. At the time I wrote that up, I mentioned how lucky I felt to be able to not only do my interview face to face, but to watch Steve spar with Manny Pacquiao, and then get to stay the rest of the afternoon to watch the remainder Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao will not take Joshua Clottey lightly
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
It's not the fight most wanted to see, and many casual sports fans probably don't know much about this guy who's stepped into Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s void to fight Manny Pacquiao.
Understandable. So much about why that mega-bout crashed over a drug-testing dispute, with $25-million guarantees to e Read Full Story >>> At Age 50, Freddie Roach Reflects on His Life, Past, Future
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Four-time Trainer Of The Year, Freddie Roach, turned 50 on Friday, and celebrated his birthday, in part, as a guest at The Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday.
There, Roach took part in the Winner's Circle ceremony of The Joe Hernandez Stakes, presenting the trophy for the afternoon's featured race. Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao assault turns Joshua Clottey into ground chuck
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
DALLAS--Tiger Woods occasionally shanks a golf shot. He's hit a few deep into the woods or buried a "fried egg" into an impossible bunker.
The smooth Frank Sinatra's vocal inflections were usually superlatively consistent but, once in a while, even Mr. S, hit a clunker, a false musical note.
M Read Full Story >>> Talk of boxing's demise is nonsense
By Kevin Mitchell, guardian.co.uk, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
One of the obviously good things about the internet is access. It allows us to trade views of varying wisdom right across the world in an instant. One of the bad things about the internet is that some of those views could fuel a hot-air balloon forever and a day.
Take this contribution at the wee Read Full Story >>> World Champion Yonnhy Perez thinks Clottey is going to beat Manny Pacquiao
By Brent Matteo Alderson, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Even though most informed insiders believe Clottey is going to provide Pacquiao with a stern challenge, it’s hard to find anybody who thinks Clottey is going to win this Saturday. The Pac-man has just been too impressive in his march through boxing’s best fighters, but IBF 118 pound worl Read Full Story >>> SUNDAY SPECIAL: Freddie Roach's Underrated Strength As A Trainer
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Last week the Pacquiao and Clottey camps held a press call for the boxing media. One of the things that came out during the Clottey call is that he'll be without the servi Read Full Story >>>
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