Vivek Wallace
194 articles · EastSideBoxing.com
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Manny Pacquiao: Mayweather, or race for 8th (world title)?
Only moments after Filipino warrior Manny Pacquiao dispatched of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, I sat down with Freddie Roach, and two other journalist, as we covered a hand full of topics. Many…
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Mayweather/Pacquiao: ‘Undefeated’ versus ‘Undisputed’
Two weeks ago, Filipino Manny Pacquiao cemented his position as the most marveled fighter in the sport today by defeating Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto. Only months prior to that, Floyd Mayweather jr.…
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V8: Pacquiao/Mayweather, Ward, Super-6 Tournament, and more!
Mayweather/Pacquiao at the Dome? Sweet!!! The name 'Sugar' has spent quite a considerable amount of time around the sport of boxing. There was 'Sugar' Ray Robinson, 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, and recently, 'Sugar'…
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Manny Pacquiao: Raved by fans, questioned by critics
Last Saturday night, fight fans around the globe sat and watched as Filipino Manny Pacquiao performed to perfection and did something few thought he could; which was not only take the shots…
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V8: Pacquiao/Cotto, Margarito, Haye, Pavlik, Dawson, and more!
What Makes Manny Pacquiao So Great? Why are we all so infatuated with Manny Pacquiao? Well, for starters, in an era of the sport where few guys are known to "bring it",…
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Pacquiao to have hand-wraps inspected by Team Cotto
To date, Miguel Cotto has suffered one career defeat. Not only was it a staggering defeat, but it was perhaps one of the most brutal episodes the sport has ever seen, and…
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V8: Tyson, Roach, Pacquiao, Cotto, and More!!!
Mike Tyson: Don't Call It A Comeback!!!! The recent reunion between "Iron" Mike Tyson and Don King sparked a global trip down memory lane. The black shorts....the black boots....the cut white towel.....the…
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Miguel Cotto: Can he be denied?
The career of Miguel Cotto has been a very storied one in such a short period of time. For years, he was viewed as a heavily protected fighter, sheltered by the arms…
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Is Manny Pacquiao bigger than Ali, Tyson, and Oscar?
In a recent interview, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum - a source who would know - spoke on the fact that he finds Filipino Manny Pacquiao to be more adored and admired…
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V8: Pacquiao/Cotto, Roach, Bradley/Peterson, and More!
HBO's Pacquiao/Cotto 24/7 series: (Far From) Reality TV!!! HBO's recent 24/7 series on the pending Pacquiao/Cotto showdown gave the world a glimpse of a few things that some wish they probably hadn't…
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Problems For Team Pacquiao
Boxing Scribe Vivek Wallace weighs in on growing tension surrounding Team Pacquiao. With a career defining bout hanging in the balance, will these critical issues be enough to finally tip the scales?
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Shane Mosley: Time keeps on slippin’
Shane Mosley has been arguably one of the top 5 talents to grace the sport over the past 15 years. Strong, fast, a chin of stone, and the determination of a wounded…
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Full View V8: Roach/Pacquiao, Hatton, Super-6, Taylor, and Abraham
One and Done!: Roach Predicts Round 1 KO Against Cotto Everybody knows when Freddie Roach talks, we listen. Some trainers talk to pump up the fans or give their fighter a false…
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V8: Tyson, Pacquiao/Cotto, JuanMa, Oscar, and more!!!
Mike Tyson: Gone Half Crazy, Back Full Circle "Iron" Mike Tyson sat down this week and spoke to Oprah Winfrey about everything! Everything from the intricate details of his sex life, to…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Official Blueprint for Miguel Cotto
Following the press tour in Puerto Rico for the pending Pacquiao/Cotto showdown, Pacquiao, in a brief conversation with a journalist, laid out what he thinks is the ultimate blueprint to a solid…
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Problems for Pacquiao?: Roach, Arum, not pleased with early camp results
Filipino, Manny Pacquiao is now in full scale preparation for what could be the biggest fight of his career. That's never a walk in the park for any athlete, but in this…
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Pound-4-Pound: Mayweather, Pacquiao, and company ask “who’s the man”?
The mythical pound-for-pound title is very deceptive. Most top dawgs claim it, each of them wants it, yet the answer relative to which one of them actually has it is reserved for…
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Ana Julaton: Boxing queen of the Philippines
The Philippines have long been known as both a very humble, and extremely sacred nation, led by many who only remain afloat by virtue of their own blood, sweat, and tears. Having…
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V8: Mayweather, Mosley, Pacquiao, Williams and more!
Mayweather Returns....(Wow) Floyd Mayweathers' return to the sport was quite a solid one. The size issue has been made a big deal, (and maybe for good cause), but with the skills he…
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V8: Mayweather, Pacquiao, Roach, Mayweather Snr., and more
Mayweather Sr. Says Pacquiao Has The 'Juice' According to reports, Floyd Mayweather Snr. recently spoke of what he calls a "possibility" that Manny Pacquiao is taking steroids. The comment was made to…
