Hello RSR fans and welcome to part three of my mailbag…I think that each week will now have three or more mailbags because the people have spoken and they have a lot to say. I have talked with people that have written to other websites up to three times, never to have their question answered. That will not happen at RSR. If you take the time to write to us, I will take the time to respond. So you people made me work this week and I have several questions that I have personally set aside that are in the running for June’s “Geno Bambino Question of the Month,” where some lucky RSR reader will win a DVD copy of the first movie that my company, X Posse Productions has produced: “Evil Awakening.” It will be the first of many prizes that are given out to the RSR readers. That is because we care, and if you don’t pay for something, you can’t complain!
I just saw the movie: “Beyond the Poseidon Adventure” with Michael Caine, Telly Savalas, and Sally Field. It takes place directly where the first one left off. Now, the plot is pretty idiotic, but it was pretty good. Michael Cainr enters the ship that is upside down and ready to sink to look for money and Telly Savalas arrives as well and enters as well for his own reasons. Well, they get trapped in the ship and have to find their way out. They stumble across a few survivors and the ban together in an attempt to escape…all but Savalas. You can’t trust Kojak…what a show that was by the way. Next to Law & Order, Kojak is the best show of all time in my opinion. So, if you get a chance, watch “Beyond the Poseidon Adventure,” sit down and enjoy. It’s pretty absurd, but it was good. Keep in mind that people say that I like crappy movies. So, take my opinion for what it’s worth.
I watched the preview for “Superman Returns” and it looks pretty good. The guy that’s playing Superman isn’t laying on a table with a moving background like they did in the 1980’s movies. That’s too bad. I liked that. They are using the same CGI that they used in Spiderman to make it appear that he is flying, but I like old school. Anyway, I’m not a comic book geek, but do you notice just how many bad superheroes there are? Aqua Man can only hurt people if they go swimming. Think about it. Unless the bad guy goes scuba diving, he’s in no danger. What about Iron Man? He’s too heavy to move. Captain America is a joke. He has a shield. He can only defend. Sure, he can stand there as bad guys pass and say: “Go ahead and hit me and see what happens. I’ll block it for sure!” I’m sorry…I know that it’s not boxing related, but I do love superheroes.
Okay, enough of superheroes and capsized boats. Let’s get to the mailbag!
BOOM BOOM
Geno,
Can you please give us your comments if ever Rafael Marquez and Boom Boom Bautista will fight?
Thank you.
Dennis
Dennis,
At this time, I would lean toward Marquez because I just don’t think that Bautista is ready for him yet. He needs to step up a little more gradually. Marquez is a great fighter and has not lost in six years, fighting very good opposition. So, as it stands right now, I pick Marquez over “Boom Boom,” but in a year or two, who knows? Bautista is definitely a man to watch.
POUND 4 POUND
Geno,
Hi, Good day to you! This is the first time for me to write, although I’ve reading for quite sometime now and I really enjoy reading your mailbag. My question: What do you think will the outcome be if PBF and Margarito fight? I’ve only seen Margarito once and I really don’t know much about him. Is he really capable of upsetting or even knocking out PBF?
Thanks in advance and more power!
(By the way, just want to tell that I can’t help but get upset by the man they call the #1 P4P, but just don’t want to fight his divisions finest. Thanks again.)
Jet from Manila
Jet,
Good day to you as well. I am in the minority here, but I am going with Antonio Margarito to defeat the best in the game right now. Zab Judah was a small welterweight. Margarito is as big as they get in that division and considering what Jose Luis Castillo was able to accomplish, I would definitely pick Margarito to win. He is a bigger puncher than Castillo and is constantly improving. He will apply the pressure to PBF and win a decision or stop him. That is why Floyd is pushing for De La Hoya. He’ll beat him…he doesn’t know if he can beat Margarito.
I can’t agree with your assessment about the #1 P4P boxer in the game, PBF. He has beaten the best in the game: Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, DeMarcus Corley, Zab Judah, Sharmba Mitchell, and Genaro Hernandez to name a few. I will admit that Arturo Gatti was made because of the myth of “The Blood and Guts Warrior,” and the income that it would create for the involved. I can see the frustration from the fans that understand boxing for the Margarito-PBF bout not materializing. That may be the best fight in boxing…much better than a De La Hoya-PBF match.
SLIM PICKINGS
Seriously…Kevin McBride is getting a title shot? With all of the interesting if not quality matches they could make in the heavyweight division how do these people continue to get away with this garbage? Since Lewis-Klitschko…the last real heavyweight title match, here is a list of “fighters” that were given a title shot. WBC: Corrie Sanders, Danny Williams, Monte Barrett, and James Toney (the only correct challenger). IBF: Oquendo, Golota, McCline, “Put me to sleep” Williamson. WBA(the most pathetic list): Oquendo, Golota, Ruiz, Ruiz again, and Owen Beck. WBO: Brewster, Meehan, Golota, Krasniqi, Lyakhovich, and NOW the pound for pound most overweight fighter in boxing next to James Toney…but with no skill…KEVIN MCBRIDE!!!!
Notice Golota was on 3 of the 4 lists? What a crime this division is. So there isn’t really a question here other than “What the Heck? Beck! Oh, and on a side note I have heard rumors that you, Geno McGahee will receive a title shot sometime in November on a PPV card. The under cards will have a featherweight title fight between two people we have never heard of, and Chavez Jr. will be fighting a guy with a 1-16-3 record. Order now for $49.95!
Jon
Jon,
The heavyweight division…how can I put this: it kind of sucks. Corrie Sanders was more of a storyline than a championship contender. He beat the brother, so big brother is coming for revenge. Don’t you hate that? You kick the hell out of one guy and he gets his big brother after you? Jerks. Danny Williams, Monte Barrett, Andrew Golota, Jameel McCline, and Kali Meehan are just a sign of the times. We don’t have much to choose from, but Owen Beck was a joke and so too is Kevin McBride in terms of earning a title shot. I have nothing, but respect for both men. McBride, is only there because of a win over an ancient Mike Tyson, but it was in fight that nobody picked him to win. I was impressed with his heart and guts, but he is not a championship caliber fighter. Then again, I said the same thing about Lyakhovich. So, who knows?
As for my PPV appearance. I am in negotiations with many of the top fighters in the game for a November showdown. Hey, I was the Backyard Boxing Champion and that doesn’t come lightly. I defeated many men in my day and they respect that. So, if you don’t see me in the ring in November, it is because Wlad Klitschko backed down. Trust me, I was the bomb at backyard boxing. (Note: This is for Wladimir ONLY. Do not read if you are not Wlad. Okay, here it goes: Please disregard what I said about backing down. I was just joking around, and I have no interest in a November showdown.) So, “Mr. Steel Hammer,” Bring it on big man, and bring that IBF belt with you too.
FIGHTS THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN
Geno,
Hello Geno! You’re the man! I have a tricky question for you: Can you give us fights that will never ever happen? Of course only those that are possible by weight (and active too) but may never take place because one boxer is afraid to face the other, or perhaps because of promoters or other reasons. One example I can give is Anthony Mundine vs. RJJ. Mundine is a family friend of the Jones’ and was actually trained the last time (in his fight with Danny Green) by Roy Jones, SR. I know you are not going to give me De La Hoya vs. PBF because you and I and everybody in the boxing world (except Dele Hoya?) know this fight is going to happen notwithstanding Mayweather, SR. Long live RSR!
Zhernan
Zhernan,
You are a tricky dick, aren’t you? Okay…tricky question. You want my predictions on fights that will not take place that probably should. What about Tarver vs. Calzaghe? That’s a reasonable fight that doesn’t look incredibly likely. Wladimir Klitschko vs. Lamon Brewster 2. “Dr. Steel Hammer” has never avenged a loss and I don’t think that he will start now. The name of the game is to cash out, taking the least amount of risk for the most amount of money. Right now, the Margarito-PBF is taking its sweet time coming around, but I assume that it will eventually happen. Ricky Hatton-PBF will not happen. Hatton had a wake up call against Collazo and will most likely find another guy to chase down other than Mayweather, JR. Sadly, Butterbean and Mitch Green won’t be facing each other either. What a loss!
Yes, this was a tricky question because I’m optimistic and I want to see the good bouts happen and I’m sure that they will. What we need is a guy…a really annoying guy to keep on bothering these reluctant fighters. He could sit next to them and whine: “Why won’t you do it. Come on…do it. Do it.” We could probably find an annoying guy from a website that I know of to do the job and the boxer would either agree to fight or beat the hell out of the pest. Either way, it’s a good ending. You see, I’m in marketing my friend and I’m always thinking and coming up with great ideas like this one.
DAMN GOOD MAILBAG
Geno,
This is one damn good mailbag man! I really enjoy reading your comments/answer to all RSR readers questions. I am a RSR mailbag reader and will always be due to your fair and honest comments. Geno, Who is Alex Arthur? Is he a threat in super featherweight? I mean, with a 23-1-0 record. Is he that good? Have you seen him fight?
Dennis
Dennis,
Alex “Amazing” Arthur has benefited from good trainers and from facing top-notch opposition. He has lost one fight, but the wins all, but erase that blemish. His last two wins have been against undefeated contenders and he is quickly and he is only twenty-seven years of age. He is the right age and the right skill level to jump right in there and fill the gap when MAB rides off into the sunset. He is a good opponent for Manny Pacquiao because of the boxers’ followings. I have seen clips of him fight and I was impressed. He is very skilled and is tough. He has been KO’d once, but everyone is entitled to a bad day. He is a guy to watch.
MEXICANS VS. FILIPINOS
Geno,
I read your RSR quite often and I find it entertaining and hilarious at times. Here are my questions:
(1) Why is the rivalry among Mexican Boxers and Filipino boxers that hyped-up?
(2) Are the fighting styles of Filipino Boxers fine tuned to Mexican Boxers?
(3) Or is it just that its that the Mexico VS Philippines boxing is good for business therefore more CASH????
What are you’re comments?
Ben Pung
Ben,
Thank you for being a fan of RSR. We certainly appreciate that. Okay…onto your questions.
1. The reason why it is so hyped up is because of the support of both men from their countries. In the U.S., we don’t have that for our boxers, but Mexico and the Philippines invest so much into their men that it means an awful lot when they face each other. I get an idea of this love of a fighter when I go to see Jose Antonio Rivera in Worcester, Massachusetts. Jose is the most popular guy in that city and I make sure that I keep my signs that support his opponents at home. I don’t think that I would leave their alive. In all honesty, it is touching to see the support that MAB, Pacman, Hatton, and Rivera have and when they face an opponent of equal support, it is going to be very hyped and heated.
2. The Filipino style of boxing matches up with the Mexican style because every style matches up with the Mexican style. Has Julio Cesar Chavez ever had a bad fight? Mexican’s in general, bring the fight and will make a bout interesting, win or lose.
3. Yes, that is a part of it, but it is due to the fact that they are so popular with their fans.
I hope that I answered your questions Ben!
BEST DAMN MAILBAG AND P4P KINGS
Geno,
Hello again! May I just say that RSR is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be! Anyway, I’m a huge Pacman fan but let’s talk about other boxers for a change. Let me see…Oh! Do you have any news about RJJ? It is so sad to see him go out this way…I think he has one more fight in him…let’s just leave Tarver out of the picture. I was a huge fan of Roy and “ya’ll must’ve forgot!” How marvelous he was…the boxing world’s gonna miss this super athlete…do you have his album? He he.
El Travieso
El Travieso,
Hello. Best there is? Best there was? Best there ever will be? Whoa, this is the second pro-wrestling reference in this week’s mailbag, but we will take it. We are also the excellence of execution if you ask me. I wish that I were the master of the choke slam. I would use it all the time. “Mr. Mailman, you are ten minutes late with my mail.” CHOKE SLAM! “Mr. State Policeman, that speeding ticket is unfair.” CHOKE SLAM. That would be sweet. I have to admit that professional wrestling is one of my guilty pleasures. I don’t watch it as often as I used to, but I catch it from time to time. Hey RSR readers, do you have time for a story? You do? Sweet! Okay, I’m working at this chemical plant and I deal with truck drivers. Well, one of them comes in with an N.W.O tee shirt. Do you remember them from World Championship Wrestling with Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall? Anyway, I merely commented that I respected him for sticking to the slogan: “N.W.O. for life!” He actually got upset and called me a dirty name. Perhaps he sensed the sarcasm in my voice. I guess that he wasn’t as dumb as he looked.
RJJ is facing Prince Badi in the near future, and it’s just a sad attempt to keep his name in the spotlight. As for the Roy Jones, JR., CD…I don’t own it, and I’m not a fan of his video either where he is a complete badass. Now, make no mistake, he can fight and I wouldn’t cross him. Wait a minute. I can’t let you people down. I have to be tough. I would definitely stand up to RJJ, any day, any time, because I am tough. I am one tough S.O.B. One time, I beat up twelve guys that knew martial arts and were over seven feet tall. Do you believe me? Yes? YES!!! I can’t wait to tell my wife that people think that I’m tough.
I am not a fan of RJJ and Shaq’s sorry attempts to break into the music world. I musta forgot if you know what I’m saying. Certain people need to stay away from the microphone and those two definitely qualify. I want to take Shaq aside and say: “Kazaam…why Kazaam?!!!” Steel wasn’t a much better movie. Perhaps he and Roy can do a movie together: Kazaam 2: We Hope You Forgot About the Last One.
CAN I GET A DOCTOR
Dear Geno,
Why is it that boxers are not allowed to sleep after a grueling bout. I heard someone died when he took a snooze after a fight
Thanks for the info
Cesar
Cesar,
I am not entirely sure about this subject, but I do think that there is some concern of the boxer slipping away. He has to pass all the tests before being allowed to doze off. There have been so many reports of brain injury…Joe Mesi comes to mind, and the late and great Leavander Johnson. Boxing is a dangerous sport and going to sleep after a bout where a boxer gets hit in the head over and over again can’t be good. I apologize for not having more specifics, but if the doctors recommend it, it must be right.
TWEETY
Hola Geno,
With all these compliments, you can add “Pretty Boy” Geno to your nicknames 😉
I am another big PACFAN new to your great site. You have so many questions already about the Pacman and Boom Boom Bautista(BTW, I think he’s going all the way baby!). So I’ll ask you about a great former Mexican American champion, instead.
I learned how to box from ex-WBC champ Albert Davila. I thought he was a great fighter technically and a great trainer afterwards (not many can do both). He never got the recognition he deserved. He had some tough breaks in his career… He is an unsung warrior and could’ve been really great. What do think?
Chris G
Chris,
Alberto Davila, 56-10, 26 KO’s, won the WBC Bantamweight Title in 1984 and was a champion when 15 round bouts were in style. That’s when you separated the men from the boys. Davila had a great career and it is nice to see that he shared his love of the sport with the youngsters that were curious and eager to begin a career in pugilism. I really enjoy the fact that many boxers that have had their run elect to become a trainer like Sean Fitzgerald, Micky Ward, and the late Floyd Patterson. It’s still hard to believe that Patterson has passed away. What a great champion he was.
I don’t know if I will add “Pretty Boy,” to my name because my wife might say: “Geno, why are you calling yourself pretty boy now?” “Oh, some guy gave me that nickname,” I would reply. Before I know it, I get served with the divorce papers. She’s still uncomfortable with “humping Geno,” but what can you do? My mailbag comes out on hump day.
CINDERELLA MAN
Hey Geno,
Thanks for posting my question in your mailbag although a lot of us asked the same about Pacman-Barrios.
Right now I’d like to know your views of James Braddock, I didn’t know him until I saw Cinderella Man. From the portrayal, I know he was a good family man but was he really a great boxer? That’s what I thought after seeing the film.
Al
Al,
I don’t consider him a great fighter, but he had heart and ambition and when you put those two elements together, you have something special. The movie: “Cinderella Man” was fantastic…unbelievable. Renee Zellweger is going downhill fast. I remember when I saw her in that Jim Carrey movie: Me, Myself, and Irene, and she looked GREAT! Now, she has fallen on my list. What did that cowboy do to her during their marriage?!!! I guess that it’s just the circle of life. There were guys back in the day that found Katharine Hepburn really hot back in the day, but by the time that I got to get to know her, she was not even remotely attractive and the old guys that I talked to would say: “She was beautiful in her day.” I will be saying the same thing about Britney Spears and Renee Zellweger. Who knows, I might become a celebrity one day and people will say: “He wasn’t always tripping on Viagra,” when I get older.
THE PAC SACK
Geno,
Do you think that the Pacman will be just as great if he moves up in weight?
Ritche
Ritche,
I don’t think that he can move up much higher because Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Diego Corrales, and Jose Luis Castillo would be far too strong. Pacman, where he stands, is nearly unbeatable. There is no need to move up.
Geno,
I would like to ask you about, what do you think the result will be when Manny and EM clash again? And what do you think would be the Pacman’s next and upcoming fight after this rubber match with Erik? What do you think also about Bobby Pacquiao`s upcoming match?
Thanks Geno…
Jord
Jord,
What’s going on my friend? I’m going with Manny by a mid-round TKO, but I am not going to bet my house on it. Maybe I would bet my friend’s trailer on it. He lives in a trailer and his neighbor is 300 pounds and waters his lawns in flip-flops and tighty whities. It’s disturbing. Bobby Pacquiao must have it rough, considering the success of his brother. He’s put together a couple of good wins and is facing a fossil in Kevin Kelley. Kelley is another guy that should hang them up. He’s got great announcing skills, and he is jeopardizing them by continuing his boxing career. It’s a hard fight to call, but I would lean toward Bobby to eke out a decision and when I say eke out, I truly mean it. It is going to be close.
Geno,
I enjoyed reading your e-mail bag… very entertaining!
Pacman incoming fight with Larios will be exciting however Manny would face more devastating fight …would be legal battle against his manager Finkel & associates! Who is gonna win this legal battle? If you are PacMan would you like to extend another contract with Finkel? If you are Finkel would you dare come and see the actual bout of Pacman-Larios bout in the Philippines?
Wish you a great day!
Hubs
Hubs,
Thanks for the mad props my friend. I don’t know Finkel personally, but their situation seems to be working. What other fighter has come out of obscurity to become one of the biggest attractions worldwide? I think that they will make up and work out their differences. There is too much money involved for them not to. I don’t think that Finkel has anything to worry about. The Pacman fans seem more than peaceful.
I wish you the same my friend.
Geno,
Is Pacman really a Super Pacman? Who do you think the best opponent for Pacman…I think no one can beat him at the super featherweight division. I want Pacman to demolish both Corrales and Castillo at 135 or even 140 lbs. EM and MAB are nothing for Pacman…how about Barrios??? What are your thoughts Mr. Geno?
Aaron Luna
Aaron,
Is Pacman really a Super Pacman? I don’t really know what a Super Pacman is. Manny is good, but in order to be a “Super Pacman,” he must have the ability to fly and have a bald nemesis…well, bald or fat. Have you noticed that all bad guys in comic strips are either bald or fat? Kingpin from Spiderman is obese. Lex Luther from Super Man is bald. Wait a minute…Kingpin is bald and fat. What message is this sending people? It is telling the youth that bald and fat people are evil and that just isn’t right. If this is true then Richard Simmons belongs in the Legion of Doom, doesn’t he? He would be a great villain in my opinion. He would need a gimmick though…like a magic wand or something. I’ll work on it and get back to you. I’ve been on the superhero kick lately. I watched all of the Superman movies, including the horrible fourth entry with “Solar Man” or whatever he was called. Nobody will ever replace Christopher Reeve, in my opinion. R.I.P. Mr Reeve.
I see Pacman beating MAB and EM, but challenging Castillo and Corrales will be too much in my opinion. I think that Barrios would be a good challenge and put up a great fight, but would come up short when he faces Pacman.
Geno,
Howdy, it’s me again. Why isn’t Cotto fighting big name fighters? Is he afraid to lose his unblemished record? He’s been a pro for quite awhile already and to comment on EM-Pacman 1: I think the result would be different if Pacman wasn’t cut in the 6th round, and I’ve noticed that almost all refs working the major Pacman bouts except Kenny Bayless, were all biased against him. The biggest example was the 1 working his bout against MAB. He should have had his license revoked. Thanks man…your site is the best.
Also, You got the best mailbag in the planet. What is next for Pacman after he gets by Larios, EM and MAB? I’m not really sure if MAB really wants a rematch. If he really wanted it, he should have done it a long time ago, right after he was made to look like a schoolgirl fighting the bully by Pacman. He’s just a big example of having a bark worse than his bite if he ever bites at all
Vinjo
Vinjo,
I don’t think that there has been bad officiating. I thought that MAB got away with a lot in their bout that was less than sportsmanlike. As time has gone on, boxers have been able to get away with more and more. John Ruiz has made a career out of holding his opponent for twelve rounds. Where is Mills Lane? He never put up with any nonsense, and no other referee has called a fight as well as Lane in my opinion. Why didn’t he ever start a reality show called: Lover’s Lane? A bunch of single girls will all try to win Mill’s love. It’s still in the brainstorming process, but I will propose it to FOX.
Schoolgirl? Hmm. I have to give you credit. I am amused by unnecessary insults and the schoolgirl comment falls into that category. I read your email and when you said schoolgirl, I thought of that Britney Spears video. Marco Antonio Barrera is not that innocent, if you know what I’m saying.
Geno,
Hi Sir Geno!!! Thanks for posting my email to last time. I feel great when I saw my name posted in your #1 boxing site.
I am inspired on the life story of PACMAN, from rags to wealthy & famous in the world. I hope he will remain humble & generous, so that God will richly bless him more. As I see him, there are lots of “HUNGRY WOLVES” who wish to get chunks from PACMAN’s money.
I am hoping PACMAN will be wise in dealings with this people… thanks to Freddie Roach for giving Manny a good advice. God bless them more….
Likewise, thanks Sir Geno, for sharing your thoughts & feedbacks in boxing, God Bless you more….
MIke Basangan
Mike,
Thank you for the kind words. Every time that a person gains fame and fortune, people will be there with their hands out. It’s a fact of life, unfortunately, but I believe that good things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people for the most part. It’s Karma and I truly enjoy it. Freddie Roach is a class act and I have never heard a bad word about him.
Bless you as well sir, and keep reading!
Geno,
I like the way that you write, occasionally inserting some jokes from other aspects of life. Have you seen anyone who can threaten PACQUIAO’s dominance at Jr. Lightweight?
Keep up the work mate!
Zo
Zo,
Thanks for the mad props my friend and I’m happy to see that the jokes are going over well. The worst thing in the world is to think that you are funny and you are actually not. Jerry Seinfeld comes to mind. Carrot Top too. My friend went to a Carrot Top show and she loved it! It’s no wonder why I don’t see her anymore. I can’t hang out with a girl that likes Carrot Top…either that, or my wife threatened her and she’s afraid to contact me. Women can be jealous my friends.
There are a few boxers like Alex Arthur and Jorge Barrios that may just stop the Pac-Express, and even EM has a shot, but I rate Manny at #1 by a mile at this time.
Geno,
It is only my first time to write here, but I will admit that I have been an avid fan of your site since…I don’t know. I forgot the exact numbers. Well anyway, I find your opinions, ideas, thoughts, and concerns about boxing and boxers very impartial and critically informative. It gives us readers a better understanding of almost everything about boxing, put in a more technical and intellectual sense since the sport itself as portrayed in the T.V. is full of banging and slapping (as if that’s allowed) by both fighters. Keep up the good work.
Quite an intro, huh? For that, I have two questions for you. First, how can we classify a boxer as one-dimensional or two-dimensional? Initially, I thought being able to effectively and destructively use both the fighter’s fists (left and right) during a fight is enough to call him a two-dimensional fighter. But the thing is, PacMan is still considered by many experts as a one-dimensional fighter begets the fact that he was able to effectively use his right hand (remember the “Manila Ice”) in his Hector Velasquez and second Erik Morales campaigns. Please enlighten me on this.
Second question is, can you give me a list of your top 10 all-time best knockout artists in the world. When I say knockout artist, I am asking for boxers who were able to destroy other boxers with the best granite or titanium chins in the world. It doesn’t have to be purely a one-punch KO though, but it is definitely a plus.
Thanks, and I hope that one day, you’ll be placed in the boxing hall of fame as one of the best commentators of the sport. Cheers…
Deacon Frost
Deacon!
I hope to be placed into the hall of fame one day. Hopefully they will take journalists that work for a website seriously, which they don’t seem to do. It seems that if it’s not on paper, it doesn’t count, but I’ll get there one day, I hope. It would be nice if they erected a statue of me right in front of the hall of fame. It needs to be erected!!! Erect it!!! Okay, sorry. I’m just so darn serious about making my mark in the world.
Okay, I do consider Pacman one-dimensional to a certain extent. He can really punch and he has timing and he is the man in his division, but I have never seen him box and move. He has never needed to. I will say that he is improving his game, but what you see is what you get. He is coming after you and if you can’t deal with the timing, you are done. So, I don’t think that one-dimensional is an insult by any means. He may be one dimensional, but he’s cutting through every opponent like a hot knife through butter.
Okay, top ten KO artists…. Hmm. I think that I’ve had this topic before, but I will tackle it again, in no specific order.
1. Mike Tyson
2. Thomas Hearns
3. George Foreman
4. Felix Trinidad
5. Kostya Tszyu
6. Manny Pacquiao
7. Earnie Shavers
8. Julian Jackson
9. John Mugabi
10. Lennox Lewis
Okay, there you go my friend, and hall of fame, here I come!!!
Geno,
In the current boxing world news, PacMan is popular and it seems very much in demand…has a great trainer and best physique. He is one fighter with dominance and probably unbeatable right now in his 130lbs division. But do you think one of his downfall maybe about money?
In the past , he got troubled with Murad Muhamad on money and now Pacman with Finkel.
How would you advise Pacman to avoid this kind of problems in the future, or do you think this is part of the boxing business?
Hubs
Hubs,
How are you doing my friend? Pacman is beyond popular. He is one the biggest names in boxing right now and is riding high. With that status, money is to be made and the more money that you make, the more nonsense that you have to deal with. It’s part of the business my friend.
Geno,
Hi. Good day…just want to ask your insightful and very honest comment on JMM’s alleged ducking on the rematch with Pacman. Do you really believe his team’s argument that it is all about money or respect? If they really believe they can beat Pacman, then no amount of excuses can delay a great match up. I mean, this is the P4P match and the publicity JMM has been waiting for in his entire boxing career, and then they would just let it go away to face Salido and eventually settle for a 35k battle with John? I just really think JMM didn’t want any of Pacman’s cute left.
And do you have any inside info about this situation? Do you think it is still possible for a rematch?
Thanks and more power.
Salamat.
Salamat,
I don’t think that JMM is a coward by any means. He is a warrior, but money may not be the biggest priority for him at this point. Let’s face it. Boxing can be a deadly game and who knows just how he felt after that bout with Pacman. Remember, he was all but destroyed in the first round before showing his true grit and making a fight of it. If he is avoiding Pacman, he is probably more concerned about his health than fearful of SuperPac. I have a lot of respect for both men and I would like to see a rematch, but if there is a question in JMM’s mind that he may not walk out of that ring, then the bout shouldn’t happen, and I can’t fault him for that. It is just like Lennox Lewis quitting the game. He was worried that he wasn’t putting in 100% anymore and pulled out before he was carried out. Good decision.
Thanks to you and more power as well…
Geno,
I think that Pacman is overrated by Freddie Roach. I am an avid supporter of Pacman and also of Roach because he brings out the best in his fighter, but I observed Freddie Roach always saying very good insights regarding Pac. I am afraid this will bring negative things on our people’s champion. Instead of inspiration maybe he will become over confidence. That’s not good.
According to Roach also, when Pac is the underdog, it is good to him. Why is he always talk very good things about Pac? So I am thinking Pac must look for another trainer. I mean sub trainer. Roach still should be there but supervise only.What can you say about this? Thank you very much hope you appreciate my letter.
Thirdoffclara
Thirdoffclara,
I appreciate every submission and you are entitled to your opinion. You make a good point. Overconfidence can hurt a boxer, but the relationship that Roach and Pacman has is a friendship and a mutual admiration society. They are great together and the results speak for themselves. I think that you are over concerned. Pacman will be fine my friend.
Hi Geno!
Great site man!!! I love the way you that you respond to all sorts of questions…definitely the most reliable site and mailbag in the planet.
Anyway I have few questions to ask. Have you seen Rey Bautista and Z Gorres fought the last two weeks? What do you think are their chances against Juan Ponce DeLeon and Montiel respectively.
Another one we all know is that PACMAN already has a huge amount of ammunition in his arsenal, but if you we’re Roach what do you think he should improve more to inflict more damage on the 130 or probably 135 division.
Samurai
Samurai,
Bautista and Gorres will continue their winning ways, in my opinion. I don’t want to second-guess Roach, especially considering that he is a trainer with a proven track record and I am a writer, but I thought that he should have improved on the amount of body shots going into the second EM bout and he did. I can’t find fault at all with Roach. He’s a great trainer and a good guy as well.
Geno,
With the latest news about Pacman’s U.S. handlers vs Filipino handlers claiming that his local handlers coerced Pac to sign a disadvantageous contract with the Philippines’ ABS-CBN (likened to HBO) surely will put Pac into a “What Now?” situation.
Finkel, Khan and Davidson are getting 25% from Pac and want a bigger slice, but their contract with Pac ends on Jan 31, 2007. With the 2 sides working for Pac’s interests, it’s starting to look like Pac would be more inclined to stick with his local “advisers” because of consanguinity.
It’s too bad that this is leading to “who’s really for Pac’s interests?” because it seems that both factions are really sharks and crocs as opposed to “advisers.” Same goes for Gary Shaw who replied when asked about Pac that “I only work for loyal clients”. But Pac honored the 2 year contract with Shaw when he decided not to renew the contract, which he is very much entitled to do.
Why would Shaw leave sour grapes? Troubled waters ahead for Pac. What’s your take on all this?
Ton
Ton,
The problem with making it to a certain level in the sport is the sharks that circle. Most of these managers and promoters have their best interest in mind, as opposed to the boxers. It’s a dirty sport and the inmates are running the asylum. So, it could potentially prove to be a distraction to Pacman, but he is a professional and I expect him to perform as such.
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