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Why Mayweather will be Pacquiao's most difficult challenge
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
In my last article about Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao, several readers (mostly Pacquiao fans) chimed in with a lot of very negative comments. There is a lot of bad blood brewing out there as it pertains to Mayweather, and some of it is warranted. However I stand firm on my analysis of Fl Read Full Story >>>From Marvelous to Marveless
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona enjoyed a brief reign as WBO superflyweight champion and yielded his throne on the scales after failing to make the 115-pound limit for his first defense against Alejandro Hernandez in Ontario, Canada, last weekend.
Sonsona, 19, was stripped of the crown onl Read Full Story >>> Superstar Winky Wright: Pacquiao is no walkover for Mayweather
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
Today, Thanksgiving Day in the United States, is future Boxing Hall Of Famer Ronald “Winky” Wright’s 38th birthday.
While I am sure that you join me in wishing this talented and gentlemanly boxer many happy returns, you might be surprised to hear that Wright has a gift for Pinoy Read Full Story >>> Boxing and MMA have plenty to be thankful for
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you out there! Thanks for hanging around and reading this humble column of mine. We all definitely have a lot to be thankful for whether it's our family, friends and basically still being alive. So enjoy those stuffed birds and spread the love around. Read Full Story >>> Dmitriy Salita sends out a warning to 'chinny' Amir Khan
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
Instead, his position as No 1 contender was leap-frogged by Amir Khan, who went on to take the 140lb light-welterweight title from Kotelnik in July.
Salita, originally from Ukraine, unbeaten in 31 paid contests, was speaking exclusively to The Daily Telegraph and emphasised that Khan, whom he re Read Full Story >>> Addiction, Fame & Tragedy, A Gentleman’s Choice: Filmmaker and Former Producer of World Class Championship Wrestling Mickey Grant Speaks to RSR, Part II
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
“If people love wrestling and happened to love these approximately over 50 wrestlers that have died early… then I’d recommend that they should see THE WRESTLER if they haven’t seen it and they should see GENTLEMAN’S CHOICE.”--Mickey Grant
The startling deaths Read Full Story >>> Too much hype not needed to sell a fight - Pacquiao
ABS-CBN News, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
MANILA -- Seven-time world champ Manny Pacquiao said the record pay-per-view buys of his “Firepower” match with Miguel Cotto has proven there’s no need for “trash talk” to sell a fight.
The “Firepower” match has recorded 1.25 million pay-per-view buys, hi Read Full Story >>> CAN DOMINGO CONTINUE THE DREAM?
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Nov 2009
If there is one fight that needs to happen for sentimental reasons it is Michael Domingo versus Fernando Montiel.
Michael Domingo has signed with Sampson Boxing Promotions headed by boxing's ?Picasso?, Sampson Lewkowicz. There are ongoing Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO USSA ATHLETE OF YEAR NOMINEE
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
There?s no end in sight as to the awards and recognitions Filipino boxing icon stands to get.
On the strength of his twin victories over Englishman Ricky Hatton and Puerto Rican Miguel Sotto that gifted him the International Boxing Organization junior-welterweight championship and World Boxing Read Full Story >>> Z GORRES RECOVERY UPDATES
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
Z Gorres is slowly but surely recovering eleven days after undergoing emergency neurosurgery in Las Vegas. Michael Aldeguer, President of ALA Promotions, has updated via e-mail that Gorres can now be placed in a sitting position. He can giv Read Full Story >>> Breaking down the terms of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
The negotiations are ongoing between the representatives of Floyd Mayweather Jr (40-0) and Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2). Top Rank top man Bob Arum and Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer are keeping quiet about what is being discussed for the time being though, only saying that the talks are going well.
Wit Read Full Story >>> Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson tells us Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. should be Easier!
By Kyle Lucas, DogHouseBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
The phrase "Too Big to Fail" is really a reference to the idea that in economic regulation, the largest and most interconnected businesses are so large that the government cannot allow them to fail because such a failure would have a disastrous effect for the economy.
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Ma Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao?s recent accomplishments can't mask the harsh reality that lies within the Philippines
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
When an athlete is propelled into the spotlight and achieves greatness, his or her entire country is often impacted by their success. Sports such as boxing and soccer are classic cases of this example, as the passion from the athlete’s countrymen has been on display time and time again, whethe Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Remembering to Say Thank You
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
3 million pay-per-view buys.
No fight has hit the plateau yet. In 2010, a potential epic may do the trick if Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao elect to share a ring together.
Chicago’s Francisco Rodriguez probably dreamed of being in such an event one day. When he was toiling through Read Full Story >>> Holly Holm: “If anyone can beat Mayweather it’s Pacquiao!”
By Geoffrey Ciani, The Mushroom Mag, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
Holly Holm, widely regarded as the best female in boxing, recently spoke about a wide variety of topic “On the Ropes”. Highlighting the conversation was her thoughts on Manny Pacquiao and the prospects of a showdown between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Junior. Here are some excerpts fro Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan 'living life of monk' ahead of WBA title fight against Dmitriy Salita
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
Khan, who defends the World Boxing Association light-welterweight title against unbeaten American Salita in Newcastle in nine days' time, also rebutted criticism of his move to the United States, insisting that rubbing shoulders with Manny Pacquiao, the world's No 1 pound for pound fighter, had deve Read Full Story >>> A Moment of Thanks
Inside Fights, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
Today is Thanksgiving and some of the Inside Fights staffers wanted to give thanks for the things they are most thankful for in boxing. It has been a good year for the sweet science with many things to be thankful for. Read on for a moment of thanks from the staff. Share your own moments of thanks i Read Full Story >>> Giving thanks to boxing
Bad Left Hook, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, and one always fun to celebrate. Family, friends, too much food, a Lions game (don't start about how you don't want to see the Lions -- we get one national game a year, it's tradition, live with it).
2009 has been a hell of a year for boxing, too, and there is Read Full Story >>> MAYOL WORLD LT.FLY CHAMP, WBC DISMISSES SOSA PROTEST
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
The World Boxing Council has confirmed its recognition to Rodel Mayol as the new junior-flyweight champion in the process throwing the appeal of erstwhile titleholder Edgar Sosa of Mexico to nullify the Filipino?s victory.
Mayol scored a sensational second round knocked out over title-defending So Read Full Story >>> Unseemly schism a body blow for boxing
By George Kimball, IrishTimes.com, Thu, 26 Nov 2009
AMERICA AT LARGE: Self-perpetuating power blocks ensure the farcical existence of rival heavyweight ‘world champions’
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
– George Santayana
WE HAVE yet to see David Haye’s win over Nikolay Val Read Full Story >>>
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