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MAYWEATHER AND MARQUEZ TO MEET AT 144 POUNDS
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
"There are daunting realities to the challenge at hand. The bout is taking place at 144 pounds, familiar territory for the welterweight Mayweather, but 9 pounds heavier than Marquez has ever weighed in the ring," stated the narrator in the first installment of HBO's Mayweather/Marquez 24/7, revealin Read Full Story >>>Devil We Know Mayweather mostly hides his horns on HBO 24/7
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Overall, the first Marquez-Mayweather 24/7 episode on HBO was a positive public relations vehicle which cast the Devil We Know, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., in a rather positive light.
I want to be like ref Joe Cortez, I seek to be fair but firm on this.
Yes, you saw the silly, braggadocio side o Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya: "The Pressure is On Floyd Mayweather Jr"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
The date of September 19 is only a few weeks away. Floyd Mayweather Jr. makes his long awaited return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez at the catch-weight of 144-pounds. The pressure in the fight, according to Oscar De La Hoya, is on Mayweather and not Marquez. The Mexican warrior is a heavy Read Full Story >>> Let the Fights Begin
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Guys, we got through it. What had been perhaps one of the most frustrating and uneventful summers for the sport of boxing in recent memory has finally come to an end. Not officially, but as far as I'm concerned, when I see 'Back to School' sales taking place and football season beginning( which it d Read Full Story >>> Is Miguel Cotto Pacquiao's toughest challenge?
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Is Miguel Cotto Pacquiao's toughest challenge?- I will say that the answer to this question is a very loud YES... One however must remember that Oscar De La Hoya was put in that role some 2 fights ago against the Pac-Man, all Pac-Man did in response was step up and destroy De La Hoya and made the Go Read Full Story >>> Lopez vs Sonsona: A Battle of Experience and Power
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Jose Lopez is going through the final motions in training camp. He is only a few days away from his September 4 defense of the WBO super flyweight title against a fighter being hyped as the second coming of a Filipino great, Marvin Sonosna. The defense takes place on neutral ground at Casino Rama in Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's Agent Koncz is like Alfred E. Neuman, what, me worry?
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
I finally pegged it. I finally figured out who the famous ?literary figure? that Manny Pacquiao agent/adviser Michael Koncz reminds me of.
It?s flame haired Alred E. Neuman, cover boy and symbol of humor publication Mad magazine. The gap-toothed Newman?s signature, devil may care phrase is, ?What Read Full Story >>> Thoughts on Mayweather-Marquez 24/7 episode 1
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
"Boxing is what I do. I lace up my boots. I put on my fly shorts, and I fight. Just like that. Ya dig?!"
Love him or hate him, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is like a train wreck you simply can't resist looking at. No doubt the former pound-for-pound best boxer in the planet is talented. No doubt the man Read Full Story >>> Fighting Roach Brothers: Freddie, Pepper, Joey all had pro careers
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Becoming a fighter was a tradition for the sons of former New England featherweight champion and rugged taskmaster Paul Roach.
You laced them up early and often in this Irish American brood in a blue collar brawler Boston suburb.
Freddie was a pro boxer. Dominic, better known as Pepper, was al Read Full Story >>> VILORIA RETAINS IBF WORLD TITLE
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Brian ?The Hawaiian Punch? Viloria used his excellent technical skills and hand speed to outlast a tough Jesus ?Azul? Iribe in their twelve round title bout for the IBF light flyweight crown.
Viloria was doing well in the f Read Full Story >>> BANAL OUTBOXES BERANZA
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
The title of this article would seem strange to those who have religiously followed the career of AJ Banal.
The Bazooka from Ermita, Cebu City is known for mercilessly blasting his opponents. But the ALA gym southpaw showed Read Full Story >>> Fil-Am Viloria beats Mexican foe
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Hawaii-born Filipino puncher Brian Viloria made a rousing Aloha homecoming last Saturday night (Sunday afternoon in the Philippines) by repulsing the spirited challenge of Mexican challenger Jesus Iribe before a roaring crowd at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu.
Making the first defense of his Int Read Full Story >>> Viloria retains IBF lightflyweight title
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Brian Viloria came prepared to go the distance against his challenger from Mexico and the Filipino boxer also known as the ?Hawaiian Punch? went on to keep his International Boxing Federation light-flyweight crown yesterday.
Viloria took early control of the match set for 12 Read Full Story >>> Coach Freddie Roach, family reeling from heavy blow
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
CLEVELAND--Coach Freddie Roach, beloved trainer of Manny Pacquiao, has just taken one of the hardest blows.
Roach?s chief assistant trainer at the thriving Wild Card Gym Jesse Reid informed me late Saturday night just before he worked the corner of Pito Cardona in a decision loss to Hector Camach Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton: I'm not retiring yet
By Derick Allsop, mirror.co.uk, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
The former world light-welterweight champion gave the clearest indication yet that he intends to fight on after welcoming Muhammad Ali to his new gym at Hyde, on the outskirts of Manchester.
Hatton revealed to Sunday Mirror Sport: "I've got a sneaking feeling I'll probably give it another go."
Read Full Story >>> Don?t Bet The Rent Money On Marquez
By Bryan Trafford, Inside Fights, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
As September 19th draws near, the Juan Manuel Marquez bandwagon seems to be picking up steam. Whether it?s from trainers, promoters, or boxing writers, people are not so sure Floyd Mayweather will keep his undefeated record for much longer.
Oscar De La Hoya said so in his weekly blog over at Rin Read Full Story >>> HBO's 24/7: Juan Manuel Marquez and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Mon, 31 Aug 2009
Last night was the premiere episode of HBO's 24/7 series to lead us into the Juan Manuel Marquez v Floyd Mayweather, Jr. bout on September 19th. Even without commercial interruptions, the series is the fastest thirty minutes on television. Did we learn anything new? No.
The obligatory footage of Read Full Story >>> ISLAND ASSAULT: VILORIA WINS BY WIDE DECISION
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Honolulu, HI ? Working on a great jab and crisp combinations, IBF light flyweight champion Brian Viloria retained his belt by wide unanimous decision victory of Jesus Iribe of Mexico at the Blaisdell Arena here Saturday night Read Full Story >>> BANAL REPULSES BERANZA, WINS BY UD
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Honolulu, HI -- AJ 'Bazooka' Banal won by wide unanimous decision over Jose Angel Beranza of Mexico dominating the never say die yet outclassed opponent in most of their 10-round contest at Blaisdell Arena here Saturday night Read Full Story >>> Viloria wins by unanimous decision, retains IBF light flyweight world title
By Dayton Morinaga, The Honolulu Advertiser, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Waipahu's Brian Viloria retained his IBF light flyweight world championship with a unanimous decision over Mexico's Jesus Iribe tonight.
A crowd of around 3,000 at the Blaisdell Center Arena watched Viloria improve to 26-2.
It was his first defense of the IBF title in the 108-pound class. It w Read Full Story >>>
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