Vitali Shaposhnikov
157 articles · BleacherReport.com
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Montiel ? Donaire: Champions fighting with their hearts first
Lately, it seems that boxing has taken a turn for the worse. Since when are we supposed to be happy and excited in anticipation of a semi-decent fight, which happens at most…
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Can Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez become the next Mexican boxing sensation?
According to a new reports, 20 year old freckle-faced worldwide boxing sensation Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez (35-0-1) is aiming at Manny Pacquiao?s (52-3-2) 154lbs belt. Alvarez is not only making a name for…
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Manny Pacquiao: Who?s Next After Sugar Shane Mosley?
Who should fight Manny Pacquiao next? You?ve probably heard this question too many times already. Every boxing fan (and especially every Manny Pacquiao fan), wants to know who Pacquiao will fight next,…
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Bradley to tough for Khan, but not for Pacquiao
This past Saturday, January 29, 2011, Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander stepped into the ring to face each other. This fight not only created a lot of hype, but was easily one…
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T-Shirts, Tattoos and Manny Pacquiao
The relationship between Manny Pacquiao and his head coach Freddie Roach, has transformed over the years from professional to family-like. They no longer limit their relationship to sparring sessions and fight planning,…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr: What is really on the video tape
On September 9 just after 5 pm, a security camera at a guard station picked up three kids running inside. Some time later, a police car arrived at the scene, followed by…
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The Sequel:Floydgate II
There he goes; there he goes again. Seems just like the opposite poles of two magnets, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is constantly attracted to security guard altercations. This time, Saturday December 19 very…
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Haye ? Klitschko, a real heavyweight bout in the making
While there aren?t too many dream fights out there that even slightly resemble the proposed Pacquiao vs. Mayweather drama, one fight comes close. It has been a long time since the boxing…
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Erik ?El Terrible? Morales Wants Juan Manuel Marquez Next: Justifiable Request?
This past Saturday, December 18, a boxing legend successfully continued his quest for another championship belt. Erik ?El Terrible? Morales (51-6-0) got yet another opponent out of the way of his road…
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Pacquiao ? Marquez III: It is all about the payday
According to Bob Arum, the only thing preventing the third installment of Pacquaio vs. Marquez, is the payday that Juan is requesting from Top Rank. Apparently, Marquez is insisting on a figure…
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Hopkins ? Pascal one for the ages
This coming Saturday, December 18th, Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1) will meet Jean Pascal (26-1-0) (pictured above) in Quebec City, Canada. Both men will put their careers on the line for the WBC light…
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Khan withstands the power of Maidana to win by decision
Marcos Rene Maidana?s renowned power was not enough to claim victory over Amir ?King? Khan on Saturday December 11, 2010 at Mandalay Bay Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. The super lightweight title fight…
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The Bantams put on a show, Mares and Agbeko claim victories
While most eyes were on HBO?s Khan vs. Maidana in Las Vegas, Showtime?s ?Winner Take All? bantamweight tournament also had something special going on at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington.…
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Pacquiao ? Mayweather: Artificial Postponement
While there are millions of people speculating on the issue of Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, most are fan based accusations. Pacquiao fans blame Floyd for being afraid of fighting Manny, thus…
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Why does Roach want the Martinez fight?
Legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach, discussing Pacquiao?s next possible bout: ?I?d like to see him fight [Sergio] Martinez right away,? Roach said during a media roundtable. ?[Floyd] Mayweather, with what he has…
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One on One with Nonito Donaire and more
With every day more and more people leave and enter the world of boxing. Some join as fans and others as participants. The best thing about this is that it?s a co-dependent…
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The Aftermath:Marquez ? Katsidis
This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend what some are already calling the fight of the year: Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Michael Katsidis. I arrived to MGM Grand at 7am,…
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Pacquiao vs. Martinez ? Safe for Pacquiao, Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Jr ? Dangerous for Pacquiao
Boxing history has on numerous occasions shown us that styles make and break fights. Stylistic matchup is the key, the science itself. Smaller boxers properly paired up against the bigger ones will…
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Bernard Hopkins Exclusive Interview, ?fighters will always be fighters?
Before you begin reading the second paragraph along with my interview, try to take in the following facts, and feel the colossal accomplishments this person has achieved in his still ongoing career.…
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Khan vs Pacquiao vs Mayweather Jr.
At this point, it?s been over a year that the Manny vs. Floyd Jr. discussions have been floating around without a destination. Negotiations were organized, and have failed on numerous occasions. Speculations…
