Igor Frank
321 articles · 411mania.com
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The Ghost?s holiday wish list includes Pacquiao and Mayweather
Earlier today I received a Happy Thanksgiving card from Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero. Rising star from Gilroy California does not need Thanksgiving to remember to thank God. He does it every day…
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De La Hoya?s vision of Pacquiao Mayweather
?Is this a dig at my infrequent attendance at the Y?? I asked ?No, but if the shoe fits wear it,? replied Big Steve:? I was actually thinking about relationships. Why Floyd…
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Cotto Margarito II, revenge or redemption?
2008 battle between Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto and Mexican welterweight Antonio Margarito was epic, modern day boxing classic as it was called by HBO?s color commentator, Max Kellerman. That was a…
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Pacquiao Marquez III, the aftermath
?Boxing is like a beautiful woman,? pondered Big Steve during our Saturday morning coffee at Starbucks on Western Avenue:? They both ask the same question ? what have you done for me…
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Marquez remains a mystery for Super Coach, Freddie Roach
Boxing community is still buzzing about last Saturday?s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. The historic trilogy that spanned over the course of eight years, a lifetime as far as…
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Can Amir Khan follow in Manny Pacquiao?s footsteps?
British boxing sensation, Amir Khan came to United States several years ago to chase an American dream. Former Olympic silver medalist wants to become the best pound for pound fighter in the…
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Who is blocking mega Manny Money showdown?
?Boxing loves a good controversy, ? pondered Big Steve while punching a heavy bag at the Y in Glendale:? What would we have to talk about if Manny knocked out Marquez as…
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Why is Alex Ariza working cuts for Manny Pacquiao?
?What?s wrong with this picture?? inquired Big Steve during our morning ritual cup of java at Starbucks pointing to a photo of Pacquiao in the corner of the ring after round seven:?…
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The time has come, Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
?If this Saturday?s fight with Marquez didn?t convince Floyd to fight Pacman, then nothing else will,? exclaimed Dave the Barber instead of a greeting as I parked my behind on a chair…
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He deserves a reamtch ? Roach. Pacquiao Marquez IV, anyone?
Boxing is a very subjective sport. It?s a sport of passion. There is something regal about men getting in the ring and laying it all out on the line in a contest…
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Marquez cries robbery, thinks he clearly won this fight
Last night Juan Manuel Marquez came to Las Vegas to take away Manny Pacquiao?s WBO welterweight crown and all the glory. They fought another twelve competitive rounds at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Pacquiao wins a majority decision, but does he settle the score?
Las Vegas? Packed to capacity MGM Grand Garden Arena witnessed another close and competitive fight between Manny Pacquaio and his fierce rival, Juan Manuel Marquez. After twelve competitive rounds that lacked ferocity…
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I would die for Manny Pacquiao ? Freddie Roach
Don't ever fall in love with a fighter is something you hear sweet science veterans say from time to time. There is a lot of wisdom in that old adage which is…
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Will Pacquiao Marquez III be able to live up to the hype?
It began over three months ago, like a snow avalanche rolling down the hill and picking up speed and strength, stories about upcoming, third showdown between Manny Pacquaio and Juan Manuel Marquez…
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Timothy Bradley is aiming to become a household name
When undefeated light welterweight champion from Palm Springs, California, Timothy "The Desert Storm" Bradley went to Detroit in January of this year to unify the titles, he discovered a harsh truth; his…
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Comparing Pacquiao Marquez trilogy to Ali Frazier and more?
?Back so soon. We were just reminiscing about Smokin? Joe Frazier," exclaimed Dave the Barber as I walked into his fine barber shop on San Fernando Road:" You are going to Vegas…
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Gone, but not forgotten, Smokin? Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier was one of two reasons why I fell in love with boxing. The other reason was a man named Muhammad Ali. In my introduction to sweet science I watched them…
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Juan Manuel Marquez and Angel Heredia ? We are not doing anything wrong
Manny Pacquiao has recruited Alex Ariza three years ago, right after the second fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. He was cramping up during the historic bout and felt like he needed help…
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Juan Manuel Marquez is ready for war
Aztec warrior, Juan Manuel Marquez will be arriving in Las Vegas later today for the biggest fight of his professional career against a long time rival, Manny Pacquiao. The conclusion to their…
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Kirkland takes out Angulo in a violent bloodbath. Can you say FOY?
I couldn?t fall asleep last night,? said Big Steve during our Sunday morning ritual at Starbucks on Western Avenue:? That was one hell of a fight. Did you watch your son, Perro…
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