Matt Stolow
335 articles · Examiner.com
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HBO Boxing’s 24 / 7 on its last legs?
By Matt Stolow
HBO Boxing's once popular 24 / 7 series seems to be at the end of its shelf life. The second of the four - part series on the September 19 Mayweather vs.…
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Something bigger going on than just a few fans and media turning on Manny? I think so
By Matt Stolow
Just read the headlines and the chat rooms. I'm not making this up. At a time when fighter and trainer should be given a little distance because of a sudden death in…
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Nasty Pacquiao headlines! Fact or fiction?
By Matt Stolow
Save some of these nasty headlines. Tape them to your refrigerator. Show them to your grandchildren. Heck, show them to the guy at the next desk that wrote off Manny Pacquiao. That…
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Time for promoters Oscar De La Hoya and Bob Arum to shine!
By Matt Stolow
The promoters are getting ready to take center stage for the Mayweather - Marquez and Pacquiao - Cotto fights. These happen to be the most powerful promoters in the world today so…
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Next 7 days for Pacquiao vs. Cotto like an NFL bye week!
By Matt Stolow
As a journeyman journalist myself, I at least try to remain neutral. So I have plotted the next week out for myself and Pacman fans worldwide. Take a week off. Nothing but…
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Yo Manny, let’s take another look at Tim Bradley
By Matt Stolow
Tim Bradley does look like the "soft" stay busy, get a big check opponent Manny Pacquiao's handlers would want him to fight after a possible rough fight with physical Miguel Cotto or…
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Wladimir Klitschko said this?
By Matt Stolow
Wladimir Klitschko had an occasion of selective amnesia recently while speaking to Andrey Krikunov of Rick Reeno's www.boxingscene.com The occasion was the announcement his fight with American Eddie Chambers has been moved…
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Housecat notes; Duddy, Dundee, and Hamed
By Matt Stolow
* Port Authority or customs must have seen the Billy Lyell fight. I'm speaking of "Irish" John Duddy's new bride Grainne finding out her VISA to America has been denied. * Angelo…
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Arum trying to sign Tim Bradley for Manny Pacquiao?
By Matt Stolow
Tim Bradley, the World Boxing Organization's 140 Junior Welterweight Champion, is certainly on a short list to be a future opponent for Manny Pacquiao. Bradley, 24-0, (11 KO's), has reportedly signed a…
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Notes from the Housecat: Manny Pacquiao, Bernard Hopkins and more
By Matt Stolow
I can't wait for Nov.14 because of Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto! Like my Uncle Ed says, "A good cheesecake doesn't need a fruit topping.". So let's do this fight without the…
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You’re kidding, right? Zab Judah on the Sept. 19 Mayweather vs. Marquez card
By Matt Stolow
Can somebody explain to me why "Zero" Zab Judah has been added to the September 19th card headlined by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez? Who does Judah, a brooding drama…
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Notes from the Housecat: Roy Jones, Jr. called, Donaire PPV Saturday, Vernon Forrest update
By Matt Stolow
Roy Jones, Jr. called me Wednesday night and I was stunned. Actually his manager McGee Wright called me and he put Roy on the phone. I have worked some fights as a…
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Battle of the belts! WBC vs. WBO!
By Matt Stolow
If this were a fight, they would have to stop it. Seriously. The World Boxing Council in Mexico City wouldn't realize it if the World Boxing Organization of Puerto Rico went out…
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Roy Jones, Jr. vs. Nonito Donaire Saturday night
By Matt Stolow
One claims to be an 8 -time champion (Jones) while the other claims to be a top 10 Pound For Pound fighter (Donaire) today. One fights in Las Vegas Saturday night while…
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Even more from the Housecat; Donaire fights on Saturday
By Matt Stolow
I was going to write a short obit about Budd Schulberg, until I read the one written by NY Boxing Examiner Michael Marley and I decided not to embarrass myself. I'll say…
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From the Housecat
By Matt Stolow
I have a Roger Mayweather story, but I'm holding on to it because If I use it now for a simple assault, I'll have nothing for when he is the killer or…
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Tim Bradley screwed; Nate Campbell the screwer on Showtime Saturday; Paco vs. Pacquiao?
By Matt Stolow
I have heard enough bleeding heart liberal crap since late Saturday night that Nate Campbell was the victim. Please! Campbell was getting his butt kicked thoroughly. He's a crafty veteran, and when…
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Exclusive! first of a three-part interview with WBC president Jose Sulaiman
By Matt Stolow
This is the first of a three - part exclusive interview with World Boxing Council president and International Boxing Hall of Fame Member Jose Sulaiman from his executive offices in Mexico City…
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High praise for Manny Pacquiao; none for Miguel Cotto
By Matt Stolow
Knowing my history, you would never believe I would agree with Bob Arum on anything. I have walked on the other side of the street from him for years. But a weird…
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Housecat ramblings…
By Matt Stolow
Just some quick notes... Miguel Cotto needs to cut a deal with WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel that he puts up his welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao and unless he is totally…