Vitali Shaposhnikov
157 articles · BleacherReport.com
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Manny Pacquiao a freight train no one can stop
Manny Pacquiao was able to show against Shane Mosley, what we have already seen and recognize in him: power and speed. He is a freight train in every sense of the word,…
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Mayweather Jr. to return against Victor Ortiz?
According to a very reliable and accurate website BoxRec.com, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0-0) will be fighting Victor Ortiz (29-2-2) on September 17, 2011 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas. If actually…
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Pacquiao ? Mosley: The value of winning
With Manny Pacquiao (52-3-2) being the top figure in boxing, some questions regarding the future of the sport after Manny Pacquiao is retired arise. Pacquiao has achieved a very fascinating and rare…
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5 Boxing Announcements I would like to see, number 1 Mayweather Jr. vs. Pacquiao finally signed!
Despite the fact that boxing has gone slightly downhill since the earlier days, it is still a boiling pot of interesting characters with a spectrum of exciting fights. Just as there is…
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Is Roy Jones ready for Denis Lebedev?
For years, Evander Holyfield has been the household name for grossly unnecessary and in some ways disappointing boxing. His fans have begged for his final and irreversible retirement, as their boxing idol…
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The pros say Mayweather has the advantage over Pacquiao
?I think Floyd will win. I think a lot of the shots that Pacquiao is going to throw at him are not going to hit him. Floyd is an expert at counter…
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Klitschko Documentary Review
This is my review of the upcoming documentary called Klitscko, which will be a part of the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. I finished watching the film a few minutes ago, and I…
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Four big fights, Four big predictions
So far 2011 does not look bad at all in terms of decent fights. It gives hope to an average boxing fan to start the year off with exciting matchups. Coming up,…
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Will Mayweather?s skills be diminished by the time he faces Pacquiao?
When looking at most athletes in terms of performance over time, it is safe to say that if graphed, the line representing the argument is a regular bell curve. Athletes usually start…
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Haye vs. Klitschko is the heavyweight version of Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao drama
Wait; did David Haye (25-1-0) say something? Yes, he did say something in his interview with ESPN. Every time Haye talks, it?s very easy to authenticate whether it?s him or someone else…
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Roy Jones on the side of Pacquaio now
Between 2009 and 2011 a lot of significant things have occurred in boxing. Some fighters retired, while others elevated their careers to new highs. For Manny Pacquiao (52-3-2), this two year gap…
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Does brutality really build boxing champions?
In recent EA Sports Fight Night interviews for their Fight Night Champion video game, four world champions were interviewed. Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Tommy Morrison, and Joe Frazier, all sat down to…
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Hitting all angles: One on One with Nonito Donaire Jr
The newly crowned WBC and WBO Bantamweight world champion Nonito Donaire Jr. (26-1-0) is not the kind of champion that stays out of the public eye, making himself widely unavailable. Instead, this…
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Inside Foreman vs. Wolak
The first time that I saw Pawel Wolak (28-1-0) fight was on the undercard of Nonito Donaire Jr. (26-1-0) vs. Voldymyr Sydorenko (22-2-2) on December 4, 2010 in Anaheim, CA. That night,…
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Micky Ward chats about Pacquiao ? Mosley and much more
From legendarily historic boxing matches, to fundraisers, and now Hollywood, former boxer Micky Ward (38-13-0) has never stopped inspiring. Ward is widely known for his astonishing trilogy with former world champion Arturo…
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Klitschko ? Haye: Here we go again
Here we go again with the good news: Wladimir Klitschko (55-3-0) and David Haye (25-1-0) are not only back in negotiations, but have already solidified a few bullet points. According to Wladimir…
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Ricardo Mayorga has a Manny Pacquiao craving
It appears that the former multi-weight world champion Ricardo Mayorga (29-7-1) is aiming high. He is not only aiming high, but is going way beyond what his capabilities and opportunities could possibly…
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Ana Julaton Ready to Defend
On Friday, February 25, 2011, WBO super bantamweight female champion Ana Julaton (7-2-1) will defend her title against a more seasoned Franchesca Alcanter (18-9-1) of Kansas City, Missouri. The bout will take…
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Marquez Has Got Pacquiao Figured Out
From time to time, boxing?s popular names say something that was probably meant to be kept away from the public. Some things said are really meant to be locked up inside the…
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Top 10 Jabs in Heavyweight Boxing History
Since the very beginning of boxing, trainers have always suggested and reminded their fighters of the significance of the jab. I have heard many current professional trainers say that if they could…