James Blears
65 articles · BoxingScene.com
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Mark Magsayo vs Rey Vargas fight preview, stats and predictions
By James Blears
Someone's '0' will have to go when undefeated WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo (24-0, 16KOs) defends his title for the first time against unbeaten former WBC super- bantamweight champion Rey Vargas (35-0,…
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Nacho: Pacquiao’s KO Loss Won’t Linger With Mayweather
By James Blears
Brilliant, resourceful and pensive Maestro of strategy - trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, is crossing his fingers that Manny Pacquaio will win the May 2nd mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather, but he thinks Floyd…
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Hatton: Pacquiao Near The End, But Should Beat Rios
By James Blears
Former champion Ricky Hatton, who is attending the WBC Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, is predicting that Manny Pacquiao will conquer his demons and overcome Brandon Rios when the two clash at the…
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Sulaiman Reelected, Another Four Years as WBC Prez
By James Blears
World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman has been unanimously re-elected for another four year term. WBC President since 1975, Jose Sulaiman thanked the Board of Governors for the support and stated: "Boxing…
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Mosley Says His Ankle Problem is a Thing of The Past
By James Blears
In Mexico City, former three division world champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley pealed down a sock to reveal an eight-inch scar running along his Achilles tendon on his left ankle. Four months prior…
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Canelo: Mosley Won’t Escape Like He Did With Pacquiao
By James Blears
Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, 21-years-old, is pledging to block potential escape routes - to prevent Shane Mosley from coasting the rounds in order to survive until the final bell, as the veteran did…
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Sulaiman Backs Mayweather: Slams Merchant, Ortiz
By James Blears
The World Boxing Council's Secretary General, Mauricio Sulaiman, is roundly criticizing HBO analyst Larry Merchant for the post-fight confrontation with Floyd Mayweather Jr., which took place last Saturday night at the MGM…
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Montiel Backs Marquez To Win, Barrera Picks Pacquiao
By James Blears
Ring Legend Rueben ?El Puas? Olivares says Manny Pacquiao will defeat Juan Manuel Marquez when the two clash for the third and final time in Las Vegas on November 12th. Olivares was…
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Sulaiman: Shane Mosley Has No Legs, No Chance To Win
By James Blears
Not slim, but none?.are Shane Mosely?s chances of defeating Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, according to WBC President Jose Sulaiman. Sulaiman says Shane?s just too…
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The Bottom Line For Limond?s Plan To Defeat Erik Morales
By James Blears
Utterly unfazed by the vast fanbase of Erik Morales, and the cauldron like atmosphere of the Monumental Plaza De Toros, where scores of bulls are annually slain, Scotland?s Willie Limon is quietly…
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Erik Morales: No Soto, I Want Juan Manuel Marquez
By James Blears
A shade over six months ago, Erik Morales was huffing and puffing his way up five flights of stairs to reach the Genova Street Offices of the World Boxing Council in downtown…
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Saul Alvarez Eyes a Future Clash With Manny Pacquiao
By James Blears
Mexican welterweight boxing sensation Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, advised BoxingScene.com that he has absolutely no interest in sparring with Manny Pacquiao, but he does want to fight him, and anytime like tomorrow would…
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Sulaiman: Pacquiao could become the Philippines President
By James Blears
World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman, is congratulating Manny Pacquiao on his convincing Congressional win, and says that Manny?s natural competitive spirit will propel him yet higher. Don Jose said: ?Manny lost…
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Juan Manuel Marquez Still Wants a Crack at Ricky Hatton
By James Blears
Mexican boxing maestro Juan Manuel Marquez is still hoping to tempt Ricky Hatton into a swansong battle. But first Juan must again overcome Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz, who he?s rematching at the…
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If Ricky Hatton Was My Son, I’d Say Retire, Says Arum
By James Blears
Legendary US boxing promoter Bob Arum’s message to Ricky Hatton is brief but heartfelt. Asked if Ricky should continue his ring career, after the knockout by Manny Pacquiao, Mr. Arum replied to…
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Jose Sulaiman Wants Chavez Jr. To See a Specialist
By James Blears
World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman says he wants Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to be examined by a specialist to gauge at what weight category he should compete. Julio Jr, who’s twenty-three,…
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Sorry Edgar Sosa, The WBC Rules For Rodel Mayol
By James Blears
The World Boxing Council has ruled that Edgar Sosa, who was severely injured by the headbutt of challenger Rodel Mayol, is now the Emeritus Champion and when he’s recovered he can either…
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Marquez Plans To Shock Mayweather, and Critics
By James Blears
A good way to know Juan Manuel Marquez better is to go and watch him train in the Romanza Gym in Mexico City?s no frills Iztacalco barrio. Affable yet incredibly single mindedly…
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Erik Morales Refuses To Alter His Comeback Plans
By James Blears
After watching Ingemar Johansson train for the first fight against Floyd Patterson, in which he won the heavyweight title back in 1959, Rocky Marciano decided to try his hand in the gym…
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Mayweather-Marquez Under Fire By Sulaiman
By James Blears
Floyd Mayweather Jr and Juan Manuel Marquez will fight on July 18th, in a contest which sees them unbalanced concerning weight. Mayweather, who?s coming back from an "oh so brief retirement" since…