A. Shakoor
33 articles · 411mania.com
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Ranking the Rocky Franchise
By A. Shakoor
After recently seeing the excellent film Creed, I have revised the rankings for my beloved Rocky franchise. I rank the movies from worst to best, based on a four star system. This…
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Boxing ready to take center stage on NBC
By A. Shakoor
Saturday night is going to be a game-changer for boxing. Whether you?re veged out on the couch at home, or out at any sports bar, you will have the opportunity to enjoy…
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Preview: Provodnikov vs. Algieri
By A. Shakoor
On Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York rising star, Ruslan Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KOs), will defend his WBO 140 pound title against Chris Algieri (18-0, 8 KOs). The…
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2013 Trainer of the Year: Freddie Roach
By A. Shakoor
For Freddie Roach, 2012 was rather disastrous for his training career. His good friend and star pupil Manny Pacquiao was controversially upset by Timothy Bradley in a lackluster performance, and then was…
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Fight Preview: Cotto vs. Rodriguez
By A. Shakoor
Tomorrow night at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, Miguel Cotto (37-4, 30 KOs), begins the closing chapter of his illustrious career. He will be taking on Delvin Rodriguez (28-6-3, 16 KOs)…
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Miguel Cotto?s Improbable Road to the Middleweight Title
By A. Shakoor
Miguel Cotto may be a fight or two away from fighting for the lineal middleweight championship of the world. More than that, he may have a good chance of winning the belt.…
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Problem Child ? An Examination of Adrien Broner, a Day After His 24th Birthday
By A. Shakoor
Typically, when I hear or read about some type of disgusting/outrageous act or picture on the internet, I?m the type of person who has to see it. As long as it?s legal…
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Gearing Up For Pacquiao/Mosley
By A. Shakoor
I?m all good with the upcoming Pacquiao v. Mosley showdown next month on May 7th. I?ve complained about the fight in the past, but now that it?s coming up, and the hype…
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Morales’ Comeback Continues
By A. Shakoor
Former three division champion, and future Hall of Famer, Erik Morales, won his second fight in a row after losing a 135 pound title bout to David Diaz in 2007. Morales, 34,…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 08.11.10: If I Were A Professional Fighter
By A. Shakoor
From Floyd Mayweather's personality to Felix Trinidad's style, 411's Ali Shakoor imagines what it would be like to be a fighter in today's era and who he'd want to be like, who…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 08.05.10: The Little Things
By A. Shakoor
This isn't about Mayweather Jr's package, but rather a list of a few small moments that cause me to *heart* boxing so very much. Often times, I show up here as the…
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Arum Steering Pacquiao Clear Of Bradley
By A. Shakoor
Bradley and his team aren't happy about it. While the superfight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. may or may not happen, other possible challengers for Manny are steppiing up. Timothy…
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Castillo Hasn’t Hung Up the Gloves Quite Yet
By A. Shakoor
He was victorious in a return bout. Former 135 pound champion, Jose Luis Castillo, who was last seen on the Pacquiao/Clottey PPV undercard getting savagely beaten, before quitting against Alfonso Gomez, has…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 5.20.10: Planning Pacquiao’s Immediate In-Ring Future
By A. Shakoor
First, I need to offer congratulations to all of the supporters of congressman-elect, Manny Pacquiao. From the way I understand it, Manny beat a pretty formidable foe, from a powerful family, and…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 5.06.10: I Can’t Stand Floyd Mayweather, But Yeah, He’s Great
By A. Shakoor
Following Floyd Mayweather?s victory over Shane Mosley, 411?s A. Shakoor discusses his anger and frustration over Mayweather?s attitude, admits to his brilliance, looks at the potential fight with Manny Pacquiao and then…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 4.21.10 Mayweather Versus Mosley – Who Am I Picking?
By A. Shakoor
The big fight is almost here, and after much deliberation, I'm ready to make my prediction. I've been back and forth on this issue for so long, but I think I'm finally…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 4.21.10 Mayweather Versus Mosley – Who Am I Picking?
By A. Shakoor
The big fight is almost here, and after much deliberation, I'm ready to make my prediction. I've been back and forth on this issue for so long, but I think I'm finally…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 03.24.10: Taking a Look at Fighters Who Quit
By A. Shakoor
This week I'm looking at fighters who quit. Is it ever acceptable? When and why? When is it okay for a boxer to quit during the course of a fight? Isn't it…
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Bob Arum is Planning a Big Year
By A. Shakoor
Top Rank CEO, Bob Arum, has big plans for his stable of fighters this year. The most intriguing month is July where he hopes to match his featherweight phenom, Yuriorkis Gamboa, against…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 03.13.10: Which Fighter Attracts the Most Whacked Out Fans?
By A. Shakoor
This week, I'm writing about some of the loons who follow certain fighters and I explain why they are indeed nuts. I could only think of three fighters who attack the "crazies".…