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The Myth of Miguel Cotto Being a Bigger Draw then Shane Mosley
By Julius Stecker, Boxing24.com, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
I feel like I am doing the boxing version of the Discovery Channels Mythbusters. People will believe what they hear if they hear it enough. We always hear, don?t fight Sugar Shane Mosley, he isn?t a big draw. He doesn?t sell tickets?etc. I decided to do a little research and I found that yes Miguel Read Full Story >>>Mosley breaks out big guns in bid for Pacquiao
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
In any campaign, it always helps to have the big gun ready to fire. When Barack Obama was going head-to-head with John McCain last fall in the fight for the White House, Obama brought out some heavy ammunition when he needed a boost on the campaign trail. That's when he pulled the ace out of his sle Read Full Story >>> Kiatchanachai: I will knock out Ellis in four rounds
By Carlo Denoy, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Kiatchanachai (L) and Ellis.
With just over a month remaining until his big IBO World Youth Title contest in Australia, Denkamol ?Krabi Kid? Kiatchanachai has further intensified the tension between himself and h Read Full Story >>> Michael Domingo?s career gets back on track
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
AFTER getting KOed by a Hepatitis B virus, ALA boy Michael Domingo is now back on track.
The virus that infected Domingo hindered his quest for bigger fights in the US and also threatened to end his surging boxing career last year. But after passing the tests for the virus in different hospitals, Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao wants it 144 lbs, Cotto 145
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Manny Pacquiao wants it at 144 pounds, but Miguel Cotto says it should be 145.
So, it?s up to Top Rank big boss Bob Arum?s convincing powers and negotiating savvy to finalize the proposed super showdown on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Arum told the Bulletin yesterday from his hom Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao/Cotto Negotiations in Full Force, Deal Expected
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank hopes to have signed contracts from Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto by the end of the week. Arum is trying to match his two fighters for November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Even before Cotto won a decision over Joshua Clottey last Saturday, Arum met with Cotto to Read Full Story >>> Hopkins planning 45th birthday fight
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Bernard Hopkins hasn't fought since stunning the formerly unbeaten, younger middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik last October. That memorable display at age 43 by the longtime ex-middleweight champ might've been a perfect way to walk away.
Hopkins, however, has another plan. At a recent dinner meet Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto Match is not final after all
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
While boxing promoter Bob Arum earlier announced that a Pacquiao-Cotto match is almost a done deal, the popular Filipino boxer said in his arrival statement that the match is not yet final.
Contrary to reports that the Pacquiao-Cotto match has been sealed, a new possibility has surfaced when the Fi Read Full Story >>> MANUEL "EL TORO" QUEZADA TAKES ON WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER TRAVIS WALKER AT TACHI PALACE ON THURSDAY, JULY 16
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
ALSO 2008 US OLYMPIC TEAMMATES SHAWN ESTRADA AND JAVIER MOLINA
LOS ANGELES, June 17 - Tachi Palace's own Manuel Quezada said he was ready to make his move in the Heavyweight division after winning his 16th straight fight in April of this year.
On Thursday, July 16 at Tachi Palace Hotel and Read Full Story >>> COTTO UP TO THIRD AFTER BRUTAL WIN
Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Miguel Cotto's brutal points win over Joshua Clottey in New York City sees the Puerto Rican superstar jump up to third in our latest 'pound-for-pound' ratings.
Cotto has rebounded well after that stoppage loss to Antonio Margarito last July and after pasting Michael Jennings earlier this year has Read Full Story >>> Boxing vs. MMA: Stop The Madness
By Peter Czymbor, 8countnews, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Writer?s Note: I?m both a fan of boxing and MMA
Can we stop the boxing vs. MMA debate?
Both sports are healthy and regularly staging big events. Just look at Pacquiao vs. Hatton for evidence from boxing. Look ahead the UFC 100 card featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir for MMA.
Read Full Story >>> Jones tells Pacquiao: Avoid Mosley, Floyd
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
FORMER four division champion Roy Jones Jr. has a word of advice for pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao: stay away from welterweight standouts Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Jones, the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world for most of the 90s, thinks it is not even fair to pit Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao in the driver?s seat of boxing world
GMA News Online, Thu, 18 Jun 2009
He is, after all, boxing?s new Oscar De La Hoya.
Golden Boy Promotions vice-president Eric Gomez pointed this out, saying that being on top of the sport today ? as the world?s pound-for-pound king and boxing?s top attraction - Pacquiao is in the position to choose who is going to be his opponent Read Full Story >>> BRILLIANCE NOT ALWAYS IN THE BLOOD
By Mark Staniforth, Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 18 Jun 2009
Sometimes, for the next generation of world title wannabes, following in the footsteps of a famous fighting father can prove too big a burden to bear. For others, it can provide a ticket to fame and fortune.
On the face of it, despite having won 39 of his 40 professional contests to date, the 23- Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao cherry-picked Cotto
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2009
Barring any last minute minor miracle, like say a Floyd Mayweather Jr. intervention or Shane Mosley accepting a 10-90 split to land a Pacquiao fight, it seems that the Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto match is all but a formality for November.
A Pacquiao-Cotto fight will be an awesome match-up. I Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO DOMINATES THE HEADLINES
By Huwebes Fernandez, FightHype.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2009
Many events have transpired since Manny Pacquiao's May 2nd annihilation of Ricky Hatton. On that day, Floyd Mayweather Jr. would announce his return to the ring for a July 18th showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez. A month later, Andre Berto defended his title in a lackluster performance against Juan U Read Full Story >>> Hey , Floyd draw!....oh right , you can't
By Glenn Wilson, Examiner.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2009
What do you get when you put Floyd Mayweather in a fight with another counterpuncher? A fight that seems to have trouble drawing flies. Maybe that's a little harsh , but the reality is that two counterpunchers , no matter how skilled , is not going to be a fight of the year candidate.
PBF (Pret Read Full Story >>> If Mayweather Is Smart, He'll Fight Pacquiao NOW
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Wed, 17 Jun 2009
This past Saturday two big events unfolded that will more than likely affect the boxing landscape in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions for the remainder of 2009. The Read Full Story >>> Ivan Calderon: ?I want Brian Viloria or a Mayol rematch!?
FightFan.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2009
Courtesy of 'The Kristal Hart Show', watch this post-fight
interview with 108 pound champion Ivan Calderon after his June 13 technical draw with Rodel Mayol. Calderon wants Brian Viloria next but is also keen on a Mayol Read Full Story >>> HBO, Top Rank Punching For Pacquiao PPV Bout In November
By Thomas Umstead, multichannel.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2009
Two days after announcing the postponement of its big July 18 Floyd Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez fight, HBO along with boxing promotion company Top Rank Inc. is close to lacing up the gloves for a Nov. 14 PPV event featuring Manny Pacquiao.
Sources close to the situation said that sport's recog Read Full Story >>>
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