Vitali Shaposhnikov
157 articles · BleacherReport.com
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Shane Mosley ?I?ll definitely be back, I got to fight a couple of more times, I still got it in my blood?
After his lackluster performance against Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2) in May, most people expected and hoped for Shane Mosley (46-7-1) to retire from the sport of boxing. Despite being a tremendous fighter and…
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Larry Merchant: Ageless boxing treasure
It seems that fame has its own side effect and perfection is harshly judged in any aspect of life. Larry Merchant has been involved in boxing for well over 45 years. Before…
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Why Pacquiao ? Marquez III will be the best fight of the the trilogy?
Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 will be the best fight of the trilogy because both fighters will be coming out guns blazing. Both fighters know exactly what this third bout final chapter clash…
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Should Martinez fight Mayweather or Pacquiao?
Ever since Sergio Martinez (48-2-2) knocked out Paul Williams (40-2-0) in November 2010, he has been looked at as the new face of the middleweight division. There is very little argument in…
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The build up to Pacquiao ? Marquez III
The HBO Face Off for Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1) was edited and filmed in a very interesting new fashion: it was more of a review session rather than…
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Mike Tyson the trainer
Most have anticipated and hoped for the ring legend ?Iron? Mike Tyson (50-6-0) to get back into boxing in some or other way. It has been a long time since Tyson fought,…
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Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather: The most important person in the ring
Since Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0-0) knocked out Victor Ortiz (29-3-2), voices of criticism by professionals as well as boxing fans have been abundant around every corner. Some say that Floyd Mayweather Jr.…
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Tarver Wants Klitschko
I assume that most of us have already heard the rumors that Antonio Tarver (29-6-0) claims he is the only fighter today who has all the tools needed to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko…
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Why Klitschko vs. Lewis Rematch Never Happened
I am confident that for most boxing fans, June 21, 2003 is a day not to be forgotten. On that day, millions of boxing fans around the globe were left extremely unsatisfied…
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No butt about it the boxing world is buzzing over Mayweather ? Ortiz
I decided to give it a few days after the Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0-0) vs. Victor Ortiz (29-3-2) fight result before I wrote anything, since I knew that my voice would be…
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Is there a blueprint to beat Floyd Mayweather?
What makes the unbeaten fighters so intriguing and interesting? The number ?0? is definitely attractive, but why are these fighters praised, respected, and most importantly valued more? I think that the main…
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Can Tarver tempt Calzaghe out of retirement?
According to a South Wales Argus newspaper report, Joe Calzaghe (46-0-0) and Antonio Tarver (29-6-0) have recently exchanged a few words. ?I was the only one that could beat him, that?s why…
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Mayweather flips stories on Pacquiao and Khan
?I never said [Pacquiao would be next] at all. So please, don?t put words in my mouth,? Mayweather said. ?Nothing is a precursor.? Have I misheard or misunderstood Floyd when he mentioned…
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What if Mayweather takes another vacation after the Ortiz bout
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0-0) is known for a whole list of things and acts he has blessed the media with, but one thing that he does frustrates his fans and the entire…
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Put your money where your mouth is, belongs to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Saying that Mayweather Jr. is confident is a gross understatement, as according to numerous reports, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is willing to bet Oscar De La Hoya and Victor Ortiz $2.5 million a…
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Will Vitali Klitschko dominate or will Tomasz Adamek pull off the upset?
With Vitali Klitschko (42-2-0) vs. Tomasz Adamek (44-1-0) fight coming up on September 10, 2011 in Wroclaw, Poland, there have been a ton of predictions on what will happen on that night.…
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Boxing: The good and the bad
I am not entirely sure exactly when boxing became an official sport instead of a way to settle aggressive debates, but I am fairly confident that it must have been a very…
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The buzz continues to swirl around Oscar De La Hoya
?It?s the biggest fight of my life. I?ve been up against, you name it, everybody. You put everybody: Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Vargas, I can put all of my opponents into one…
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Holyfield, A ?Real Deal? or Just Really Silly
Evander Holyfield (44-10-2) is a freight train that stops for no obstacles or criticism. A ring legend with a hall of fame status secured, he still dreams of becoming a heavyweight world…
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Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero out six months, but remains positive
It looks like it will be at least six months before Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero (29-1-1) is able to return to the ring. Guerrero?s manager Bob Santos had the following to say…