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Bradley takes shot at Pacquiao
By Michael Rosenthal, The Ring, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
Timothy Bradley is undefeated, a two-time titleholder and confident. He also seems to be frustrated about the perception of a particular fighter from the Philippines.
The product of the Southern California desert town of Palm Springs said a victory over Nate Campbell on Aug. 1 in neighboring Ranc Read Full Story >>>Oddly, marquee fight’s catch weight still unknown
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
When it was revealed this week that Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao will fight Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand, it was hard not to notice one particular aspect of the announcement.
Both men agreed to meet at a “catch weight” of 145 pounds, two pounds below the welterweight limit. The 145-pou Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's power and popularity make him fave over Cotto
By Jason Logan, Covers.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
The popularity of “Super Bouts” has prompted boxing promoters to line up another stellar card when Manny Pacquiao faces Miguel Cotto on November 14.
Top Rank Promotions announced earlier this week that the two heavy-handed fighters will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in a 145-poun Read Full Story >>> Rumor: Hatton wants Marquez if Marquez beats Floyd
Bad Left Hook, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
Robert Morales learned from Golden Boy's Eric Gomez this week that Ricky Hatton still has serious interest in Juan Manuel Marquez as an opponent should he return to boxing. Gomez also said that Hatton has told Richard Schaefer that if he does return, he wants to do so with a big fight, which doesn't Read Full Story >>> Our war hero mentality
By Jason Katzman, Examiner.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
Everybody loves a war hero. It’s the person who goes into battle and comes out of it. In real war they come out victorious, but there’s one case in which they don’t always come out the winner and are still labeled as heroes: boxing. With the recent loss of Arturo Gatti, we remember Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum Officially Announces Pacquiao vs. Cotto; Let the Spectacle Begin!
By Brian Blake, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
Only Shane Mosely will be disappointed upon hearing that Top Rank CEO Bob Arum officially announced today that pound for pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao 49-3-2 (37) will take on Puerto Rican sensation and WBO welterweight champ Miguel Cotto 34-1 (27).
"Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have reac Read Full Story >>> This Week in Boxing - Future looks Bright for the Sport
BetUs.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
Two weeks ago, there was a collective groan amongst boxing betting fanatics at the lack of quality matchups in the coming months. Several heavyweight title bouts were either cancelled or fell through, and injuries and contractual disagreements threatened to squash any hopes of the few mega fights on Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton finally boxes clever
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
His Manny Pacquiao fight plan, or lack of same, was a total disaster.
But now Ricky Hatton is boxing clever as to his future fistic plans and we now know know that Ricky Hatton, fresh out of a hospital stay, does not have laryngitis.
The popular British fighter told Sky Sports that he is not i Read Full Story >>> 8CN Exclusive Interview with Nate Campbell
By Aaron Skinner, 8countnews, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
Former undisputed lightweight world champion Nate Campbell is no stranger to being the underdog. Like his fights with other young, undefeated prospects such as Juan Diaz and Kid Diamond, Campbell was supposed to be a stepping-stone for them to become the next superstars in the sport. Only problem wa Read Full Story >>> Posters, posers: Dumbeldore, BVee, Arcadia, #1 Floyd Fan
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 25 Jul 2009
If more boxers plied their trade with the unbridled aggression of the vast majority of the people who post comments under my meandering columns, boxing would be a better sport.
Sure, often low blows are delivered and sometimes posters make no sense. And I have no time for childish and moronic rip Read Full Story >>> LABAO VS. SINGWANCHA NOW A TITLE FIGHT
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
An exciting and intriguing development has been added to the Jason Egera – Petch Kokietgym grude rematch fight card scheduled this July 31 in Naga City. The Rey Labao vs. Jesus Singwancha undercard is now a title fight for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific superfeatherweight title.
Jesus Singwan Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Pacquiao: A good idea gone wrong
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, The Miami Herald, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
So I'm a contrarian. Sue me.
While nearly all my colleagues have celebrated this week's announcement that Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao will get together in a ring on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, I'm just a little bit less than giddy about it all.
Don't get me wrong, the fact that Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's power and popularity make him fave over Cotto
By Jason Logan, Covers.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
The popularity of “Super Bouts” has prompted boxing promoters to line up another stellar card when Manny Pacquiao faces Miguel Cotto on November 14.
Top Rank Promotions announced earlier this week that the two heavy-handed fighters will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in a 145-poun Read Full Story >>> Mosley too legit to quit, makes new Pacquiao offer
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
Say this for Sugar Shane Mosley, the man never gives up.
Hearing that Miguel Angel Cotto is balking at defending his WBO welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao Nov. 14, Mosley is ready to rush in where this Angel fears to tread or at least fears to tread with his title stap.
“What doe Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao’s Most Effective Techniques part 5: Speedy Combinations. The conclusion
By Allan Tolentino, 8countnews, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar Dela Hoya, 1 minute 20 seconds left in round seven, Manny Pacquiao jumped onto Oscar Dela Hoya with super fast six punch combination that was punctuated by a hard left straight! Oscar got rocked and was holding on to the top rope... 1 minute 12 seconds left in round seven, Ma Read Full Story >>> WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? NIETES TITLE FIGHT POSTPONED AGAIN!
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
Los Angeles, CA: - Word just got in from very reliable sources that the 3rd title defense fight of Donnie “Ahas” Nietes against Mexican challenger Manuel Vargas has been postponed again!
The original fight date Read Full Story >>> Segura vs Rubillar is On, Jaro is Out; Chavez Returns
BoxingScene.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
Sonny Boy Jaro of the Philippines has a visa problem and cannot travel to Mexico this weekend. His replacement will be Juanito Rubillar who will take on Giovanni Segura in a world title bout on Top Rank's Latin Fury 10 on Saturday night. The Pay Per View fight card will begin 9 pm eastern/6 pm paci Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Cotto, Roach vs ???: Cotto's corner the "X-Factor"
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
Much has been made about the two warriors at the center of this epic battle, yet few have taken note of the fact that this showdown in many ways remains an incomplete agenda.
In Manny Pacquiao's corner stands a man whose presence totally completes him.
For Miguel Cotto, the man who molded him Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Cotto Set to Be This Year's Super Bowl of Boxing
By Bryan Brennan, NESN.com, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
In other sports such as football or baseball, fans know what months are big. October is MLB’s playoff season, and the Super Bowl happens every February.
Boxing fans have a bit of a revolving door.
Hagler-Hearns was in April, Duran-Leonard was in June, then again in November.
Most s Read Full Story >>> For Pacquiao, the list has gotten really short
Bad Left Hook, Fri, 24 Jul 2009
Jim Lampley once remarked during a fight, "Manny Pacquiao is a storm!"
That was years ago. Lampley nor anybody else knew just how devastating the Pacquiao storm would become in the following years. Here we are in 2009, and the former flyweight champion of the world currently sits on the 140-pound Read Full Story >>>
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