Rick Rockwell
351 articles · Examiner.com
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Floyd Mayweather Jr’s ‘camp’ continues to deny having any fight negotiations with Manny Pacquiao
These negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao are starting to become like something out of the Twilight Zone. One week we hear about the latest demands from Mayweather Jr and…
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Mayweather Sr ‘Manny Pacquiao will put PEDs in him and turn into an animal’
Floyd Mayweather Sr is so obsessed with Manny Pacquiao taking random blood tests that he continues his public assault on the PacMan. Floyd Sr questions how Manny can beat bigger and tougher…
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Is Floyd Mayweather Jr really scared of Manny Pacquiao? The PacMan thinks so.
Manny Pacquiao doesn't do much trash talking. In fact, he hardly does much talking at all in the media. But, when he does make a bold statement about an opponent, the public's…
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After Manny Pacquiao gets drug tested, he will KO Floyd Mayweather Jr
We constantly hear the Mayweathers making assumptions or threats, depending how you look at, in regards to Manny Pacquiao getting KO'd if he takes a drug test and fights Floyd Mayweather Jr.…
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The Mayweathers blame Manny Pacquiao for ‘stalled’ negotiations and possible fight cancellation
In different interviews over the last few days, Jeff Mayweather and Floyd Mayweather Sr have continued the Mayweather assault on Pacquiao. In addition to the accusations of drug use, the Mayweathers are…
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5 signs that Floyd Mayweather Jr is scared of Manny Pacquiao and won’t sign the contract
It remains uncertain to what degree of success both camps are having with the negotiations between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. One week, we get optimism and excitement. The next week…
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‘Show me da Manny’ says ‘Show me da money’ as he KO’s Floyd Mayweather Jr’s purse demands
Floyd Mayweather Jr can forget "bullying" Manny Pacquiao into giving him his lunch money. Reports are coming out that Manny Pacquiao quickly and promptly rejected Floyd Mayweather Jr's demands for a larger…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr has disgraced Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X with his bogus ‘drug crusade’
In sports, we're always looking for the next great athlete who's on the same level as their predecessor. For example, in the NBA we look for the next Michael Jordan; in the…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr has taken Boxing hostage
I can't remember the last time a potential fight has taken control of a sport the way Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao has. In fact, this fight has taken the sport…
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Did Floyd Mayweather Jr knock Shane Mosley into retirement?
Lost in the jubilation of Floyd Mayweather Jr's domination over Shane Mosley, is the uncertainty of Mosley's future. It's been over 6 weeks and we've yet to hear from the future hall…
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It’s not Manny Pacquiao’s BWAA awards that hurts Boxing, it’s the Mayweathers that hurt boxing
The latest comments by Floyd Mayweather Sr have officially cemented his status as "mentally insane" in my opinion. You'd think that we'd be used to the personal attacks toward Manny Pacquiao, but…
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Blood Testing in Boxing is much bigger than just Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr
Blood testing in the sport of boxing is absolutely crucial for numerous reasons. None more important than the safety of athletes. Unfortunately, these drug tests are being minimized by only associating them…
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Money not a factor in USADA’s drug testing program. Mayweather-Mosley drug tests cost $6,400-$12,800
Another point of contention, in a seemingly endless list of misconceptions, is the financial cost of the USADA's drug testing program. Last week's public forum, held by the Nevada State Athletic Commission,…
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Will the NSAC’s ‘findings’ on blood tests finally silence Manny Pacquiao’s critics?
The Nevada State Athletic Commission's forum on drug testing couldn't have gone any better in regards to Manny' Pacquiao's drug testing stance. Experts testified that there were risks to fighters if the…
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Will the NSAC’s ‘findings’ on blood tests finally silence Manny Pacquiao’s critics?
The Nevada State Athletic Commission's forum on drug testing couldn't have gone any better in regards to Manny' Pacquiao's drug testing stance. Experts testified that there were risks to fighters if the…
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De La Hoya breaks his ‘Golden Silence’; but can we believe Manny vs. Floyd Jr is nearly finalized?
After months of "Golden Silence", Oscar De La Hoya publicly announced that the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr is close to being finalized. If this is true, then this…
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Should Pacquiao change his drug cut-off date with Mayweather Jr, after the NSAC’s favorable ruling?
The Nevada State Athletic Commission's recent findings have left many people in utter shock. I'm still scratching my head over the statements that basically summarized blood testing as potentially dangerous and insignificant.…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr’s ‘drug crusade’ takes a major hit from the NSAC. How will Floyd Jr respond?
When your own home state doesn't even back you, then you are in trouble. The Nevada State Athletic Commission slammed the door shut on the USADA, Travis Tygart, random blood testing, and…
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Sergio Martinez’s ‘Plan B’ is Paul Williams
While Sergio Martinez waits the inevitable conclusion that he won't be fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr, HBO has gone ahead and told Martinez's promoter who Lou DiBella that the only other fight their…
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Ricky Hatton accuses Manny Pacquiao of taking PEDs; Questions Manny’s ‘cleanness’ when they fought
Retired boxer, Ricky Hatton has made some major waves over the last few days with his 'shouts' from the sidelines. Hatton publicly attacked Manny Pacquiao's integrity by questioning Manny's success against him…