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Mayweather v. Marquez – Number One v. Numero Uno
The Sweet Science, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Here are five reasons to bet the house on Mayweather…
1. Speed. Mayweather has the fastest hands in the game today. Carlos Baldomir was everyone’s darling coming into his 2006 welterweight fight against Mayweather. He was big and dominant and seemingly indestructible. Baldomir had ju Read Full Story >>>D Source's Boxing Pound-4-Pound Best list (August 09)
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Good day fight fans! July was a tough month for the boxing community as we lost two of this era's biggest stars in Arturo Gatti and Vernon Forrest. Their contributions to boxing will not be soon forgotten. May their souls rest in peace.
August is almost halfway through and its time for my monthly Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto Says: "I Am Not Felix Trinidad"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto has spoken out against some of critics who continue to compare him to another Puerto Rican great, Felix "Tito" Trinidad. Cotto wants to make it clear, for the last time, that he is not Trinidad in any way - inside or outside of the ring.
Some people have be Read Full Story >>> Boxing should bow to UFC's Dana White
By Bernard Fernandez, Philadelphia Daily News, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
MY ESTEEMED Daily News colleague, Bill Conlin, often begins his columns by musing, "When I'm King of the World . . . "
Dana White isn't King of the World - not yet, anyway - but the president of Ultimate Fighting Championship wields a monarch's power over his particular domain. White doesn't even Read Full Story >>> Floyd back in Hatton's sights
By James Robson, Manchester Evening News, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
RICKY Hatton is keeping the boxing world guessing as to his plans for the future - but if anyone can provoke him into pulling the gloves on once again, it is Floyd Mayweather Jr.
It is nearly two years since they faced each other in the ring, but the two men have reopened the feud that once gripp Read Full Story >>> Mayweather ready to join greats
ClubCall.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Floyd Mayweather believes he will rightly be remembered as one of the greatest fighters of all time if he beats Juan Manuel Marquez.
The six-time world champion steps out of retirement to face the battle-hardened Mexican - a five-time world champion himself in three weight divisions - in a hotly-an Read Full Story >>> The Wizard of WildCard - Interview with Freddie Roach (On Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and More!)
By David Tyler, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
That would be boxing’s greatest trainer, Freddie Roach. Last week I asked doghouse boxing readers to submit any questions for Freddie The reader’s questions and answers would be an article. So for all the re Read Full Story >>> RAFAEL CONCEPCION: "FAMILY IS MY BEST SUPPORT"
By Anthony 'Duljoman' Andales, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Folly Beach, SC -- Another weekend and another budlimes went down at the beach. And suddenly I was aching to call Damon DeBerry the very accommodating manager of Rafael Concepcion. While I was looking at the Atlantic Ocean (the Folly Be Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Pacquiao tickets and title? We've got answers
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Since the day the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao showdown was announced in late July, I have been inundated with questions about when tickets will go on sale for the Nov. 14 superfight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and how much will they cost. I've also been asked repeatedly about whether Cotto's welte Read Full Story >>> Magbanua loses to Barcelona in first superbantam fight
By Carlos Bautista, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Rolando “Smooth Operator” Magbanua’s initial foray into the super bantamweight division resulted in a sad loss to Eric “The Maverick” Barcelona Sunday night in a classic case of experience prevailing over youth.
The young Magbanua lost steam early in their 10-round n Read Full Story >>> Let's Chat- Mosley-Berto, Williams-Pavlik, oh and of course Pacquiao-Cotto
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
I have got to give credit where credit is due. Albert, I give you major props for your call on Paul Williams fighting Kelly Pavlik. I read it on here where you wrote that if Williams wants a foe he should have his people call Pavlik's people. From what I have been reading on espn the fight is going Read Full Story >>> Heavy Pacman in no hurry to train
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is walking around at 153 pounds and is in no hurry to kick off training for his Nov. 14 fight with Miguel Cotto.
Yesterday, during a break in the shooting of his latest movie, “Wapakman,&# Read Full Story >>> Donaire Happy To Be Part Of Pinoy Power
By Rick Folstad, The Sweet Science, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
He’s that other top-rated fighter from the Philippines, the one with the catchy nickname, the perfect English and the left hook that can drop an elephant.
It dropped Vic Read Full Story >>> Can “El Torito” Outlast The Flash?
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Rafael Concepcion.
The name Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion left a bitter and lasting aftertaste in Cebu City after he stopped hometown favorite AJ Banal in the tenth round of their WBA interim superfl Read Full Story >>> "FirePower" Tickets On Sale Aug 17
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
LAS VEGAS – The date is set for the mega-fight between boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king and reigning Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Fighter of the Year, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, and the pride of Puerto Rico and three-time world champion Miguel Cotto. Read Full Story >>> Donaire focused on Filipino boxing solidarity
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Nontio Donaire is focused on his Saturday night Pinoy Power pay per view bout with Rafael Concepcion at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada. And he should be, though Concepcion's record is not perfect at 13 wins, 3 losses by knockout, and a draw, the Panamanian has the reputation of carrying he Read Full Story >>> Donaire moves up, takes big step toward boxing glory
By Mike Ochosa, Business Mirror, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Nonito Donaire JR. has been described as a very skillful boxer. He is said to have what it takes to become one of boxing’s greatest. But this needs to be backed up by performance and, so far, he has shown he is right on track.
On August 15, he embarks on a new chapter in his career as he m Read Full Story >>> Top 10 reasons why Juan Manuel Marquez may defeat Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
On September 19, 2009, unanimous current number 2 pound-for-pound fighter, Juan Manuel Marquez, will face former number 1 boxing retiree, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vegas odds have the fight favoring Mayweather by a heavy margin, but here are my top 10 reasons why the odds-makers may be wrong and why Mar Read Full Story >>> Merciful Mayweather: Hates loudmouths, helps battered women
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
One minute he’s flashing cash in strip clubs, the next minute he’s aiding the homeless and giving help to battered women.
Then, in the third minute, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is blasting “they” (read mainly white media) for not showing his humanitarian efforts.
I am no psych Read Full Story >>> Dedicated to President Cory
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Last Saturday, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. and his wife Rachel marked their first wedding anniversary but there was little time to toast and make merry.
Donaire is in the final stages of preparation for his big fight against Panama’s Rafael (El Torito) Concepcion at the Hard R Read Full Story >>>
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