Rick Rockwell
351 articles · Examiner.com
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Floyd Mayweather Sr questions Pacquiao’s 14 day cut-off. Says Floyd Jr will never fight Pacquiao
In a recent interview, Floyd Mayweather Sr publicly questioned Manny Pacquiao's change in cut-off dates for being drug tested. Floyd Sr came to the conclusion that Manny ultimately changed his mind because…
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Complete round by round recap: Rafael Marquez vs. Israel Vazquez. Marquez KO’s Vazquez in the 3rd
The 4th installment of this rivalry was quick but bloody. Rafael Marquez was able to score the KO in the 3rd round over the tough but bloody Vazquez. Both of Vazquez's eyes…
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Complete round by round recap: Yonnhy Perez vs Abner Mares. Fight ends in Majority Draw
This championship fight was a bout between two friends for the IBF bantamweight title. Both men walked into the fight undefeated. The fight was full of action and exciting. In a close…
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How is Manny Pacquiao ranked as the #1 ‘pound for pound’ best Boxer but only the #2 welterweight?
I've been struggling to understand the logic in which The Ring magazine and ESPN are using when determining their rankings for the top Boxers in each weight class and pound for pound…
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WBA strips Shane Mosley of welterweight championship belt
The World Boxing Association has stripped Shane Mosley of their welterweight title and now recognizes Vyacheslav Senchenko as their full title holder according to reports. Senchenko (30-0) was the WBA regular champion…
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Mayweather Jr remains silent after drug test results become public. Will there be a cutoff date?
It's probably best you get your calendars out and start marking down the dates for these significant moments in the negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao. You could say that…
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Examiner.com Exclusive: Official copy of Floyd Mayweather Jr and Shane Mosley ‘Drug Test Summary’
The wait is finally over. In an Examiner.com Exclusive, this reporter was able to obtain a copy of the Drug Test Summary for Floyd Mayweather Jr and Shane Mosley. The summary lists…
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July 10th is a big day for Filipino Boxing: Sonsona & Donaire added to Juanma v. Concepcion
July 10th could turn out be a "big" day for Filipino boxing. It was recently announced that Nonito Donaire will join fellow Filipino boxers Bernabe Concepcion and Eden Sonsona for what's shaping…
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It’s Floyd Mayweather Jr’s turn to compromise in the fight negotiations with Manny Pacquiao
There's been a strange silence coming from the mouth of Floyd Mayweather Jr. It's almost three weeks since he dismantled Shane Mosley. For the first few days after the fight, Floyd Mayweather…
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IBF willing to step aside if Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye come to an agreement.
The never ending saga of Haye v. Klitschkos has take another turn. However, this time the turn is for the better. The IBF says that there's still a possibility that Klitschko vs.Haye…
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From boxing to politics: Vitali Klitschko and Manny Pacquiao share similar responsibilities
Perhaps there's more in common with Vitali Klitschko and Manny Pacquiao than just boxing championships. Before Manny ventured into politics, current WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko was leaving the gloves behind for…
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Pacquiao willing to be drug tested up to 14 days before fight. Will Floyd Mayweather Jr accept?
We are starting to see some compromise in the negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao. As of right now, the compromise is coming from Manny Pacquiao's side. Pacquiao annoucned that…
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Will Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach be able to help Bernabe Concepcion upset Juan Manuel Lopez?
In an upcoming clash for the WBO featherweight title, Bernabe Concepcion will challenge undefeated champion Juan Manuel Lopez on July 10th from Puerto Rico. As of right now, most fans and critics…
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Is Manny Pacquiao really scared of Juan Manuel Marquez?
Outside of his loss to Erik Morales in 2005, Manny Pacquiao hasn't been more scrutinized over a past opponent than with Juan Manuel Marquez. Over the years, Pacquiao critics have been looking…
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Will Manny Pacquiao’s Congressional win prove ‘Golden’ for the Philippines?
Apparently, pressure just rolls off the back of the 'Filipino Phenom' Manny Pacquiao. If being chased by the world's top boxers wasn't enough, Manny decided he could add the responsibilities of being…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr has a chance to fight the top ‘pound for pound’ best fighters. But will he?
When it comes to Floyd Mayweather Jr's next opponent inside the ring, it's a mystery. Yes, there's plenty of talk about a fight against Manny Pacquiao; however, it's just all talk. But…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr and Uncle Roger could suffer a ‘Knockout’ in upcoming court cases
Manny Pacquiao might be on the minds of the Mayweather family, but their respective court cases cast the biggest shadow on Floyd Jr, Floyd Sr, and Uncle Roger's immediate future. The Mayweathers…
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Manny Pacquiao gets justice with Amir Khan’s destruction of Paulie Malignaggi
Amir Khan's victory over Paulie Malignaggi provided Manny Pacquiao with some poetic justice. For the last several months now, Paulie Malignaggi has attacked Manny Pacquiao in the media. He's accused Manny of…
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Manny Pacquiao’s ‘Conspiracy Theory’ looking more like the truth
About a month ago, Manny Pacquiao publicly commented on the tragic events that had taken place with Edwin and Jennifer Valero. After expressing remorse and condolences, Manny made a shocking comment through…
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Complete ‘Round by Round’ recap of Amir Khan vs. Paulie Malignaggi. Khan wins by TKO in the 11th
After all the trash talking and bad blood. Amir Khan comes out and fights a masterful performance. He took every round until the ref had to stop the fight. Both fighters hug…
