Matt Stolow
335 articles · Examiner.com
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to make his pitch for
Representatives of Top Rank, Home Box Office and Golden Boy Promotions will be kicking the tires at the Cowboys Stadium with owner Jerry Jones one day this week and nobody is talking…
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Salita and WBA are a horrible Khan job in Newcastle
Dmitriy Salita lasted all of 76 seconds (including counting for two knockdowns) Saturday night in his challenge for the World Boxing Association 140 title held by Amir Khan. This was no lucky…
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Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones usually gets what he wants and that means Pacquiao vs. Mayweather March 13
Billionaire Jerry Jones of Dallas, Texas usually gets what he wants. I believe he's going to get the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fight in his brand new $1.2 billion Cowboys…
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Housecat notes, Khan vs. Salita, Freddie Roach and Cowboys Stadium
While "The Fight" has gobbled up most of the headlines so far this week, a few other stories got through. Some people in the know say Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants…
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Roy Jones, Jr. officially hands March 13 HBO date to Arum, Pacquiao, and Mayweather
Roy Jones, Jr. just handed Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. the March 13 date that they may covet after he was knocked out in a single stunning round by Danny Green…
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Fans of Roy Jones, Jr. and Manny Pacquaio have a few things in common
Roy Jones, Jr. faces veteran Danny Green in front of 18,000 Australians Wednesday night (Dec. 2) with a same day broadcast (7:00 PM Central) on the Versus Network. Of course the real…
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Bigger, more important awards out there than the SI Award – which is overrated
Manny Pacquiao Fans: Don't lose any sleep over the Pacman not winning the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year Award which today went to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. This is…
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A press release for the ages: Holyfield vs. Botha!
I have written a few press releases in my day that have stretched any semblance of truth to the maximum limits. I once wrote that Lennox Lewis - Mike Tyson was headed…
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Housecat notes, Pacquiao, Roy Jones, Kessler
Floyd Mayweather, Sr.'s mouth has had a workout since Manny Pacquiao manhandled Miguel Cotto. Mayweather said both before and after the fight that Pacquiao is an illegal steroid user. Monday, Keith Kizer,…
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The numbers are in from Pacquiao vs. Cotto and the winner is Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
The numbers are in on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight, at least as reported by HBO. Already some media are slobbering all over themselves as to the 1,250,000 buys in…
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“The Fight” just needs time to breath
"The Fight" is realistically as close to being signed as ever. However it is simply going to take some time for everyone involved to be on the same page. Manny Pacquiao has…
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$plitting the Pacquiao – Mayweather pie will be easy
Luckily this proposed fight will be negotiated by real businessmen and not emotional fans. At the most, these two can't be more than say 10% off and that is high in my…
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“Thrilla in Manila” remembered in Oakland at this Fight Week
Oakland, CA - The Showtime Network's Super Six Super Middleweight (168) Boxing Classic continues Saturday night with event favorite Mikkel Kessler of Denmark facing hometown favorite Andre Ward of Oakland. Let me…
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Let’s get this party in Dallas started already
Manny Pacquiao is in Los Angeles today and preparing for his return home to The Philippines as the conquering hero that he is. "The Fight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.…
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“The Fight” is going to happen
"The Fight" will happen. But it might be eventually. Probably in May. I see Floyd Mayweather, Jr. wanting a scheduled 10 - round tuneup fight in January as has been kicked around.…
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Simply too much Manny!
While the first four rounds alone were worth the price tag for this fight, Miguel Cotto just couldn't keep up with Manny Pacquiao as the Filipino superstar shifted into higher gears that…
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Margarito being in Las Vegas this week is sad
Saturday night's fight has so many angles, sub plots and mysteries that there is not enough time in the remaining days to keep up with them all. What I like about it…
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Are you betting on Pacquiao vs. Cotto? Points to ponder
I kindly suggest to fans of both fighters to "Bet with your head, not over it." Miguel Cotto's 12 - round split decision win over Joshua Clottey in June didn't seem to…
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Housecat and Pacquiao vs. Cotto “Fight Week” notes (Part One)
As far as a "Fight Week" goes historically, this one stands out. And it's only Wednesday. We have a great main event on Saturday with Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, and several…
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The first couple of rounds of Pacquiao vs. Cotto
Don't quote me, but I believe the first round Saturday night will be as wild and frantic as the upcoming Examiner.com Annual Boxing Writers Christmas Party in Denver, Colorado. Seriously, there will…
