Matt Stolow
335 articles · Examiner.com
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Don King is back on the Las Vegas Strip Oct. 31
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will host a world title fight on Halloween, Saturday, October 31 that will be televised on Showtime Network. However, the bigger news here is…
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Pacquiao, Roach and Koncz; what a team!
We are just under six weeks until Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto do battle at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Like everyone else, I'm reading how trainer Roach and advisor Koncz…
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Is Manny Pacquiao concentrating on Miguel Cotto yet?
While I have predicted an easy win over Miguel Cotto November 14 by Manny Pacquiao, recent comments attributed to him and his promoter tell me they are not as confident. Pacquiao, as…
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David Tua wins big in New Zealand; what’s next?
There is nothing small about 5'10, 237 lbs New Zealander David Tua. Older fans may remember him tipping the scales in the upper 250's in the good ole days. Nice guy Tua…
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Pacquiao – Cotto undercard about the same as Mayweather – Marquez
The November 14 undercard must have been put together by the Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee because not even President Obama or Oprah could help it. The main event and three scheduled TV…
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How Pacquiao wins the Mayweather fight! (part two)
If Manny Pacquiao says, "Just get the weights close enough, I want the Mayweather fight," I think we might have a great fight on our hands and forget what I wrote in…
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Pacquiao career doesn’t need a Mayweather fight (part one)
While trainer Freddie Roach is keeping Manny Pacquiao focused on Miguel Cotto Nov.14, the rest of us are looking for our next ultimate mega super fight. Of course for the past year…
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Chris Arreola is no Gerry Cooney
I predicted a first round knockout by Vitali Klitschko. Technically it went 10, but nothing happened in rounds 2-10 that told me this wasn't a sorry mismatch. I'm not looking for inspirational…
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Weekend Housecat notes; Pacquiao, Chavez vs. Diaz, and more
About 10 hours until Vitali Klitchko KO-1's Chris Arreola. It's sad when the most encouraging thing to say about the challenger is that he has lost a lot of weight. Now that…
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A last look at last weekend of UFC 103 and Mayweather – Marquez TV notes
A great weekend past for UFC, while a weekend of so - so results for boxing. I was very impressed with what UFC did last Saturday, both live, pay-per-view and cable. For…
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Housecat notes: Holyfield, Pacquiao, Mayweather and more…
Evander Holyfield is developing a solar energy farm on 40 acres of his Atlanta property. One of the reasons Don King is a legend is that he put a young Larry Holmes…
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Size doesn’t matter; Mayweather wins big Saturday night
It wasn't size. It wasn't weight. It was simply age. At 36, Juan Manuel Marquez simply couldn't pull the trigger like he had previously in his two fights with Manny Pacquiao or…
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Marquez, like Max Schmeling, knows a secret and will beat Mayweather Saturday night!
Sure he's smaller in size, frame, weight, etc... Yes he's old (36) and older by any stretch. Not even the great Pacquiao has beaten him convincingly in two attempts. But he's still…
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Mayweather vs. Marquez: What’s not to like about this fight?
72 hours out and I don't get why this promotion didn't catch fire with fans or media. It's going to be a great fight. One is Mexican, One is the perfect bad…
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Take Juan Manual Marquez and hold on tight!
I'm picking Juan Manual Marquez to upset the apple cart and a potential super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. by defeating Mayweather himself Saturday night. It's just a feeling.…
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Housecat notes…Manny’s NY presser, Tyson Fury, and nice guy Paulie Ayala is back!
Tony "The Punching Postman" Thornton, 49, died on August 30 after a tragic motorcycle accident. Thornton was a very popular fighter out of Philly who ultimately fought Roy Jones, Jr. for the…
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Quick Housecat notes!
Let's hope rain holds off until after the Pacquiao - Cotto presser at noon Thursday at new Yankees Stadium. Open and free to the public via gate 4. Doors open at 11:00…
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Bob Arum wrong about his Yankee Stadium facts
Promoter Bob Arum wrote an innocent column for the Las Vegas Sun which has been picked up by numerous boxing websites that has a glaring error. I guess the Hall of Fame…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. UFC Nov. 14!
If you're anything like me, and somewhere between still learning about the nuances of the UFC and not too happy about how things within the boxing industry are going anyway, I say…
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Start spreading the news…Manny’s back in town!
No major boxing event is official without the perfunctory New York City press conference, and Thursday's splash will be in grand fashion at the new Yankees Stadium and is open to the…
