Vivek Wallace
194 articles · EastSideBoxing.com
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End Of The Road As Water Runs Dry For ‘Goldenboy’
With 16 years, a countless amount of epic battles, and a trail of millions in his rear view, one of the biggest iconic figures in the history of the sport has decided…
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‘Call ‘Em Out Fridays’: Floyd Mayweather Jr. – Owner of a ‘Loophole’ Legacy?
This weeks 'C.E.O. Fridays' segment attempts to close the gap in one mans career that appears to be well on the brink of coming full circle. With chatter of a potential ring…
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Mo’ Money, No Promblem: Mayweather returning for Hatton/Pacquiao winner?
Recent rumors swirling around the world of boxing have it that former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather jr. is in the gym and viewing a return to the sport as early as mid-July.…
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‘8 is enough’: Hatton/Pacquiao – Who has the edge after round 9?
As the highly anticipated May 2nd showdown between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao approaches, the questions, predictions, and subplots continue to mount like there's no tomorrow. Among the many equations being tossed…
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Loaded deck: Pacquiao, Cambell, Marquez, and Hatton play game of UNO!
Once upon a time it was the heavyweight division that remained unparalleled in the sport of boxing, owned and operated by larger than life figures whose names alone transcended the sport itself.…
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Boxings next trilogy?: Will Pacquiao and Marquez do it again?
Last Saturday nights showdown between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz proved many things. The minor note taken away was the fact that the fight proved Juan Diaz is a formidable talent…
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uan Manuel Marquez – Juan Diaz: Keys to victory, 4 to explore, official prediction!
Tonight, fight fans will get a chance to watch what could amount to be a "Fight of the Year" candidate as Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz square off in a lightweight…
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Pacquiao, Hatton, and Bradley make room for Nate Campbell at 140
Last week was a very bittersweet time span for Jacksonville, Florida native Nate 'Galaxxy Warrior' Campbell. On Friday afternoon he failed to make weight, requiring him to forfeit his highly coveted WBA…
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Who’s the man?: Pacquiao, Mayweather, Calzaghe
In an era of the sport where the mythical pound-for-pound topic reigns supreme, many fight fans often wonder exactly who would take the title if it all came down to it. When…
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Hatton vs Pacquiao: An early peek at this year’s biggest showdown!
With a little less than three months remaining before showtime, fight fans around the globe eagerly anticipate what could go down as the best fight of the year. Scheduled for May 2,…
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Mosley’s KO over Margarito shakes up welterweight division
Never in a million years did anyone think it was possible, but in a career defining moment, Shane Mosley shocked the world by not only defeating, but knocking out the typically granite-chinned…
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‘Fighter of the Year’: Pacquiao, Calzaghe, or is there a ‘dark horse’?
As this 2008 calendar year comes to a close there will be many questions presented despite the many already answered in the world of boxing. Among them comes the arduous task of…
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‘There Goes The Neighborhood’: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Resurfaces Making Much Noise!
Ok, we all knew the day would come, and within the last 36 hours guess what? It has. To some, the return of Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a welcomed effect, but to…
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‘The Left-Hook Lounge’: Vivek Wallace’s Weekly Mailbag Featuring Oscar, Pacquiao, Tyson, Calzaghe, and Mayweather!
Following last weekends showdown between Manny Pacquaio and Oscar De La Hoya, needless to say that this weeks mailbag questions deal primarily with those two fighters. One question takes it a step…
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Pacquiao/De La Hoya: Keys To Victory, Four To Explore, Official Prediction!
Well, ladies and gents, the time has come......Tonight, the fight that has generated so much buzz across airwaves worldwide will finally materialize and play out in a way that only two men…
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Champs, Chumps, and Controversies: Fight Fans Reaction To Pacquiao/De La Hoya ‘Dream Match
In an era where many spectators view boxing as a sport quickly losing ground to the MMA movement, few have stopped to grasp the effects of a mega fight like the one…
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‘Call Em Out Fridays’: Pacquiao/De La Hoya – Will Fight Fans Wake Up After This ‘Dream Match’?
Saturday night in Las Vegas the fight that the world of boxing has been waiting for will finally commence....Well, sort of. It's no secret that this fight has struck a fire under…
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‘Snapshot’: A Look At The Legacy Of Oscar De La Hoya – With And Without The Gloves
In less than a week, fight fans will get the opportunity to watch as one of the sports most recognized athletes delivers the latest chapter of his famed career. For the last…
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‘Dream Match’: Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao go on tour
Mexican-American Oscar De La Hoya and Filipino Manny Pacquiao are currently in the midst of a promotional tour to promote what has been labled as the "Dream Match". A fight that figures…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Is Marquez The Great ‘Light’ Shark?, Forrest Tames The Snake, And Guzman Makes Nate Wait!
Last Saturday night, fight fans were able to watch as many key questions relative to many key figures in the sport were answered. The lightweight division - as well as the many…
