Our First Pound-For-Pound Top 20 List Of 2009
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Tue, 03 Mar 2009
There has been a fair amount of moving and shaking in early 2009 amid The Queensberry Rules' pound-for-pound rankings, but I haven't posted a full update since December. There was Shane Mosley-Antonio Margarito and its subsequent fallout. And Vic Darchinyan-Jorge Arce. And Tomasz Adamek-Johnathon Ba  Read Full Story >>>

Donaire eyes Tijuana tiff with 'Cobra' fight off
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 03 Mar 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. is now hoping to land a fight in Tijuana, Mexico later this month after his manager, Cameron Dunkin, pulled him out of his original title defense against Raul ?Cobra? Martinez at the Araneta Coliseum. Donaire, the reigning IBF and IBO flyweight champion, w  Read Full Story >>>

Marquez, Diaz provide a fight to remember
By David P. Greisman, Fox Sports, Tue, 03 Mar 2009
A great fight is like falling in love ? sometimes you just know. Sometimes the chemistry just promises that a collision will lead to combustion, combining into an explosion, an exhibition of drama and action. Those are two crucial elements. Consistent action, chemistry that leads to physics, e  Read Full Story >>>

MARQUEZ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: "I PREFER PACQUIAO TO WIN AGAINST HATTON SO WE CAN FIGHT AT 140"
By Dr. Allan Recto, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009

Mexico City, Mexico (March 1, 2009) ? As luck had it, the long lay over at the airport was a blessing in disguise. At the Benito Juarez International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de Mexico) earlier th  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao-Hatton will be hard put to match Marquez-Diaz in fight-of-year sweepstakes
By Colin Seymour, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
The way Juan Manuel Marquez overcame Juan Diaz amid all kinds of adversity Saturday in their lightweight showdown has to make that the best candidate in sight for fight of the year. Ricky Hatton has never been in a fight as good as Marquez-Diaz, and that includes his ugly signature win over Kosty  Read Full Story >>>

The Sweetest Scientist
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009

Juan Diaz is a very good professional prizefighter who has had an incredibly productive career while overcoming some physical limitations to get everything out of his God-given ability. On the night of February 28th at the To  Read Full Story >>>

Nietes' wish list: Solis, Thai WBC titlist
GMA News Online, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? If he?d have his way, World Boxing Organization minimumweight champion Donnie ?Ahas" Nietes prefers a showdown with Mexican champ Ulises Solis or a crack at the more prestigious World Boxing Council title next. Interviewed Monday in the radio program Sports Chat aired over   Read Full Story >>>

Fourflushers: Juan Manuel Marquez Backers Ignore Pacquiao's Four Knockdowns!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao weren?t the only superstar boxers throwing darts on Saturday. Reliable reports have it that Hatton won ?the opening round? over May 2 opponent Pacman in a variety of the old barroom game known as ?501.? That?s the last round that Ricky will win because, come May  Read Full Story >>>

Top Rank Goes It Alone
By Thomas Hauser, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
Don?t get carried away by the title of this article. It would be a stretch to liken Bob Arum to Gary Cooper in High Noon. But in recent weeks, there has been talk of a new economic model in boxing. And Arum, in tandem with Todd DuBoef (his stepson and the president of Top Rank) might be charting a p  Read Full Story >>>

?Juan is not fragile?
By Bart Barry, 15rounds.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
HOUSTON ? After the post-fight press conference I followed Nacho Beristain into the underground corridor that would take him and the rest of Team Marquez to its van. Since there?s not a more gracious winner than Beristain, and since it had been another vindicating night for the old Mexican, I though  Read Full Story >>>

Why HBO needs Larry Merchant on every Championship Boxing broadcast
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
The video speaks for itself. Why HBO has trimmed off Larry Merchant's work load and beefed up Max Kellerman's presence, I will never understand. While Mad Max was kissing up to the The Ring Magazine's championships, maybe Larry was off in India riding elephants, or just kicking back in his Los  Read Full Story >>>

Mining for Gold: Vic Darchinyan?s Path to Greatness
By Pete 'The Heat' Parry, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009

In today?s disastrous economic times those ?in the know? about such things are, in increasing numbers, recommending gold as a solid investment. It is believed gold will become increasingly valuable as other sectors of one?  Read Full Story >>>

Pacman-Hatton 'encounter', a draw
By Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN News, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
The first encounter of Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao and Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton ended in a draw--not in the boxing arena, but in a board game, a favorite pastime by the Brits. The darts competition between Pacquiao and Hatton drew a lot of fun and laughter. It was held in the historic New Inn Clu  Read Full Story >>>

There Could Be Only Juan: February in Review
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
February might be Black History Month, but the loudest exaltation in the sweet science was ?Viva Mexico.? The familiar cry was saved for the last minutes of a strong twenty-eight days and it was worth the wait. Needless to say, Andre Berto-Luis Collazo has seen its reign as leading candidate for F  Read Full Story >>>

NBA & Fight Sports P4P rankings: Who joins Pacquiao and Silva at the top?
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
As promised, here's part 2 of my top 20 NBA Pound for Pound best players list. I will also recap the top boxer and mma fighter from the previous list as well as #20 down to #11 from the top NBA P4P list. If this is the first time you've read this article and are wondering what a pound for pound list  Read Full Story >>>

NIETES SET TO ARRIVE IN CEBU ON WEDNESDAY! BOUT REPLAY BEING NEGOTIATED
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
WBO minimumweight king Donnie Nietes, fresh off his impressive win over Erik Ramirez in Mexico on Saturday to retain his title, is set to arrive on Wednesday in Cebu, said chief handler Antonio L. Aldeguer in a message to Philboxing.com. Aldeguer said a press conference awaits for the world champ  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Storm Approaching Los Angeles
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
In just a few short days Manny Pacquiao will make his arrival in Los Angeles. The Wild Card Gym will go from a normal 60 miles per hour, to a speed kills pace when the pound for pound king makes his entrance. Newly hired Roach assistant Michael Moorer is ready and waiting, and will soon be blessed  Read Full Story >>>

Long weekend of contrasting fortunes for rivals Hatton and Pacquiao
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, who meet in the ring in Las Vegas on May 2, had contrasting weekends.... Four-time world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was greeted by hundreds of Filipino fans as he arrived to attend mass at Westminster Cathedral, the largest Roman Catholic church in Victoria  Read Full Story >>>

From Hell's Heart, I Stab At Thee: The Bittersweet Career Of Juan Manuel Marquez
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Mon, 02 Mar 2009
Maybe you like your "chasing the white whale"-style quotes to come from the original Moby Dick. I'm no Trekkie, but that Wrath of Khan is a good flick. Either way, the "hell's heart" quote is appropriate for lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez: He will chase rival Manny Pacquiao, the only man w  Read Full Story >>>

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