Patrick Cassidy
55 articles · 411mania.com
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The Showdown 07.23.10: Welterweight Worries
The Welterweight division has consistently been one of the crown jewels in all of boxing. Throughout the history of the sport, the welterweight division has delivered some of the greatest fights and…
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Floyd Mayweather Launches Scavenger Hunt
Contribute to charity and win a prize... Floyd Mayweather will announce the details for a major scavenge beginning at 5pm PT today Wednesday, July 7 on his Twitter account (@floydmayweather) which will…
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Ten Count 05.10.10: The Top 10 Big Time Mismatches
From Manny Pacquiao vs. Oscar De La Hoya in 2008 and Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks in 1988 to Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman in 1973 and even Hector Camacho vs. Julio…
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The Showdown 03.31.10: Boxing Reform (Part 1)
In honor of Spring, Patrick Cassidy offers his own suggestions for spring cleaning within the sport of boxing. In this first part of this two part column, he takes a look at…
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The Showdown 03.16.10: Fighters Who Should Be Off TV
Well I'm sure you were one of the many fight fans who were left greatly disappointed by Josh Clottey's performance this past Saturday. He's a fighter who came from humble beginnings and…
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Filipino Prospect Mercito Gesta Coming to San Diego
Mercito Gesta (16 - 0 - 1 7 KO's) has built up a strong reputation in his homeland of the Phillipines and is now looking to make his impact stateside as he…
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The Showdown 12.07.09: The Impact of Mayweather/Pacquiao
Ladies and Gentleman, we're back with the latest edition of "The Showdown". The column has been away for the past few weeks as I've been recapping some classic bouts for our "From…
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The Showdown 09.22.09: Mayweather vs. The Media – It’s Time for the Media to Get Over Itself
As I watched one of the finest - boxing performances of the past 20 years, I could not help but think that Floyd Mayweather Jr. was clearly going to see the respect…
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The Showdown 09.01.09: Better PPV Broadcast
Welcome back to the Showdown. We're only two weeks away from one of the biggest PPV cards of the year, when Floyd Mayweather makes his much, anticipated return against Juan Manuel Marquez.…
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The Showdown 08.25.09: Cotto Vs Pavlik
After tough defeats in 08, both fighters are set for major fights this fall which will go along way in determining if they will meet the expectations placed upon them early in…
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The Showdown 07.31.09: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Part 2
Welcome back to The Showdown. When we last met, I was in the middle of a breakdown of what would happen if Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were to get in the…
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The Showdown 06.23.09: Better Opponent for Pacquiao
It is time once again for another Showdown, the column dedicated to having two opponents slug it out for superiority. This week we have Miguel Cotto taking on Shane Mosley over who…
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The Showdown 06.18.09: Valero vs. Pacquiao – Who’s the More Powerful Puncher?
It is time once again for another Showdown, the column dedicated to having two opponents of any category slug it out for superiority. Last time we had the welterweight division take on…
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Marquez Vs Vazquez Earns Fight of the Year From BWAA
The Boxing Writers Association of America has announced that the third bout in the epic trilogy between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez has won the group's 2008 fight of the year award.…
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Edwin Valero Looking to Make Some Waves
The past few years have been a wild ride for lightweight sensation Edwin Valero. After controversy being banned from fighting in the United States, the undefeated knockout artist has taken his craft…
