Igor Frank
321 articles · 411mania.com
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Rios Abril heats up and almost boils over
Ask any prizefighter about his job and most likely you will get a response- I love what I do. They are expected to say that. However, when it comes to former lightweight…
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Rios Abril heats up and almost boils over
Ask any prizefighter about his job and most likely you will get a response- I love what I do. They are expected to say that. However, when it comes to former lightweight…
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Does Bradley have enough to take Manny out? I don?t think so- Michael Konz
Pound for pound king of sweet science, Manny Pacquiao has not scored a knock out since November of 2009 when the corner of Miguel Cotto threw a white towel in the ring…
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Perez scores a quick KO, complete results and Slideshow from Ontario
Friday night at the Double Tree Hotel in Ontario, California, promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions featured seven pro fights. Four out of seven ended early. In the main event of the evening,…
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We are going to be there that night to defeat Manny Pacquiao-Joel Diaz
A well thought of amateur boxer from Palm Springs, California, Timothy Bradley had to earn his stripes at the pro ranks the hard way. Not signed by a major promoter from the…
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Why is Floyd Mayweather so respectful of Miguel Cotto?
Self proclaimed king of pay per view, Floyd Money Mayweather aims to prove one more time his marketability and his boxing skills when he gets in the ring on May 5th to…
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Talking Boxing at the Barbershop; Month in review
Mornings at Dave?s Barbershop in Glendale, talking boxing and being made fun off has become my favorite past time in recent years. If you share my passion for raw boxing talk and…
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Boxing is what I do and what I do best- Timothy Bradley
Pilipino icon, Manny Pacman Pacquiao is a man who wears many hats these days. Aside from being pound for pound best boxer on the planet, Manny is a successful politician, a business…
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I am not affected- said Pacquiao of his tax problems
?Nothing is certain but death and taxes,? pondered Big Steve as we embarked on a trail hike through Griffith Park: ?Would criminal charges brought up against Manny Pacquiao in a tax matter…
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Freddie Roach?s pet project, Kid Yamaka will be in the ring this Saturday
Times when Jewish boxers like Benny ?The Ghetto Wizard? Leonard, Barney Ross and Max Baer ruled sweet science are long gone. Today majority of Jewish kids in America go to college like…
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Miguel Cotto believes he will have a blueprint to defeat Mayweather
?Floyd Mayweather had his sparring session streamed online live yesterday,? exclaimed Big Steve while assaulting a heavy bag at the Y in Glendale:? Are you kidding me? I can barely stay awake…
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Bert Sugar was not known for sugarcoating
?The old geezer died from cancer complications at the age of seventy five,? would say Bert Sugar himself if he was to report on his own passing. Despite having a full use…
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Kirkland?s DQ win- a really bad call or justice served?
?Didyou ever see Pulp Fiction?" inquired Dave the Barber as soon as I walked into his fine establishment on San Fernando Road on a gloomy Sunday morning. ?Arewe going to talk about…
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Manny Pacquiao will prove he is the pound for pound king ? Freddie Roach
?All good things must come to an end,? pontificated Big Steve while devouring a fried potato ball at Porto?s Bakery in Glendale:? Considering all Pacquiao distractions, retirement talks and new found faith,…
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A gambling man, Mayweather is not taking any chances with Cotto
A long time resident of Sin City, undefeated super star boxer, Floyd Mayweather has been known to place an outrageous wager on a basketball game from time to time. ?As far as…
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Golden Boy Promotions is on a golden trail of great fights
Former boxing star, Golden Boy , Oscar De La Hoya could do no wrong in the ring; win or lose he inspired fan adulation and support. Commercial success prompted him to open…
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Amir Khan gets a shot at redemption
Boxing sensation from Bolton, England, Amir Khan hit a stumbling block on the road to stardom last December when he defended multiple junior welterweight titles at our nation?s capital, Washington, D.C. against…
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?Martinez desperately wants a fight with Mayweather. Could he win it??
Following HBO?s televised Sergio Martinez?s middleweight title defense against Matthew Macklin last night, boxing analyst Jim Lampley concluded:? Sergio Martinez desperately wants a fight with Mayweather. Could he win it? You be…
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I am very surprised that this fight is actually happening- Tim Bradley
The whole boxing universe wanted to see pound for pound best fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao face arguably second best, Floyd Mayweather in the ring this spring. Another let down; instead,…
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Forget Floyd and Pacquiao. How about Salido vs. Mikey Garcia?
Dave's Barbershop on San Fernando was open early on Thursday morning. Downtown Ronnie Brown was drinking soy latte and singing the blues. I am a prizefighter baby I use my fists cause…
