Ramon Aranda
280 articles · 411mania.com
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Five Reasons Why De La Hoya Will Beat Pacquiao
Though Oscar De La Hoya is currently only a 2 to 1 favorite, the consensus seems to be that De La Hoya ?should' win. Whether he will or not is something we'll…
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Manny Pacquiao Speaks
The Pac-Man had plenty to say during today's conference call with the media about Oscar, Ricky Hatton and what motivates him for this fight. Earlier today, 411mania.com was involved in a conference…
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Inside the Ropes 11.19.08: Does Manny Pacquiao Have a Chance?
Yesterday on my blog and on our 3 More Rounds page, I raised the question: Does Manny Pacquiao Have a Chance? I'm sure you know what I'm referring to, otherwise you probably…
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De La Hoya Wants a Knockout and Freddie Roach Promises One
Coach Roach goes on the offensive again while also claiming Oscar got slapped around by Ivan Calderon. During a conference call yesterday as we reported, Oscar De La Hoya talked about the…
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Pacquiao Has No Anger Going Into Fight with De La Hoya
Freddie Roach says he feels sorry for Oscar. Manny Pacquiao says he will not fire a punch in anger, even when his opponent is superstar Oscar De La Hoya. "I look at…
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Freddie Roach Comments on Dundee’s Addition to Team De La Hoya
Apparently, Roach isn't impressed. After yesterday's announcement by Team De La Hoya that hall of fame trainer Angelo Dundee would be joining them in Big Bear, Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao…
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Nonito Donaire Ready to Make His Top Rank Debut
Sometimes in a boxer's career, an unfortunate thing happens. He ends up in limbo with or without any say over the matter. At times a fighter perhaps commands too much money and…
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Inside the Ropes 10.15.08
This week I discuss Sam Peter's horrid performance last Saturday night. Plus, what can Manny Pacquiao learn from Pernell Whitaker and Chad Dawson makes a statement, but not the one you're thinking…
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From the Vault 09.22.08: Whitaker vs. De La Hoya
We take a look back at "Pound for Pound" - the mega fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Pernell Whitaker from 1997. After the fight was officially signed between Oscar De…
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Casamayor-Marquez to Join Long List of Mexican Independence Day Fights
Marquez looks to make another imprint on the Mexican national holiday. On September 13 in Las Vegas, Juan Manuel Marquez will take a huge step toward cementing his status as one of…
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De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao a Done Deal?
Breaking News: Looks like the Dec. 6 bout between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao is being finalized! Reliable sources close to the situation have informed 411mania.com that the De La…
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Inside the Ropes 08.13.08: Should La Hoya/Pacquiao Happen?
Scoring in the Olympics makes me cringe : It's one of those things that upset me as a boxing writer; when you see these young guys with all the talent in the…
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411’s July Pound for Pound Boxing Ratings 07.31.08
The ratings are back and there's been some big shake ups. Find out who the top fighters in the world are for the month of July in this month's pound for pound…
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411mania Interviews Nacho Beristain
Having recently bumped into Nacho, trainer of Juan Manuel and Rafael Marquez, I conducted a short interview after an ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights telecast. With most of the media focused squarely on…
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It’s Do or Die Time for David Diaz
If the last few weeks have seemed like months, then the upcoming week will feel like a year for David Diaz who must be itching to step into the ring on Saturday…
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Inside the Ropes 06.17.08: Upset Special
With upsets occuring left and right, who of the big name fighters will be first to fall in 2008? Also, who is Edwin Valero and why should you be watching? After seeing…
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Pacquiao Looks to Vanquish the City of Lightweights
Any featherweight or junior lightweight in the past couple of years will tell you that when you feel the hurricane coming, it's best to get out of the way. It's been told…
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David Diaz: “I will not lose to Pacman”
In Los Angeles yesterday, WBC lightweight champion David Diaz said he is "only thinking of winning" when he takes on mega-star Manny Pacquiao on Top Rank's "Lethal Combination" championship card at the…
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Manny Pacquiao Conference Call
This morning we spoke with Manny Pacquiao, along with trainer Freddie Roach and promoter Bob Arum about his upcoming fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. Below are highlights from the conference call. Pacquiao…
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Manny Paquiao Media Workout Brings in the Masses
On Wednesday afternoon, Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2, 34 KOs) returned to San Francisco for his very first open workout session at the Titanium Training Center and was greeted with hordes of fans and…
