A. Shakoor
33 articles · 411mania.com
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Fight Lover’s Forum 3.04.10: Manny’s Making a Big Mistake
By taking a fight where he has everything to lose and nothing to gain, Manny Pacquiao is making a terrible mistake by fighting Clottey on March 13th. Team Pacquiao in engaging in…
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Mayweather Talks Mosley/Pacquiao on Jim Rome
Floyd "Money" Mayweather was on the Jim Rome Show today-joining him on "Radio Row" in Miami. He had a lot to say about a few subjects, but interestingly enough, he spent more…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 1.28.10: Help Me Build the Perfect Fighter
This week, I'm revealing a secret. I'm creating the perfect fighter. I can pick the skills and qualities from fighters in their prime during the past 20 years. Take a look. I…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 1.14.10: Taking a Look at Boxing’s Supreme Attraction and Most Overrated Fighter of the 2000’s
This week, I'm thinking about cash cows in boxing. The main money maker from the 2000's was Oscar De La Hoya. He was also the decade's most overrated fighter. With all of…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 01.08.10: Offering Some Kind Words About Mayweather, Seriously
I'm so disgusted about how Mayweather has manipulated this bloodtestgate episode. I'm going to switch gears to change my hateful energy. Instead of a nasty, insulting rant, I'm offering some love. Serenity…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 01.02.10: Final Thoughts On Blood Testing Drama and An Opponent Idea For Manny
I think I made my thoughts on "bloodtestgate" pretty clear last week, so I won't beat a dead horse too much. I do have few additional opinions though. It blows me away…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 12.26.09: Mayweather is Killing the Fight
Floyd "Money" Mayweather has killed the potential showdown with Manny Pacquiao in manipulative, repugnant, brilliant fashion. He's a dick. I can't believe this shit. Things were going so smoothly-maybe too smoothly. One…
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Gary Shaw Makes Public Plea for Judging Reform
Enough is enough. Promoter, Gary Shaw, desperatlely wants major reform in the sport when it comes to judging. Among the most dubious scorecards was the 118-110 scorecard turned in by Gale Van…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 11.19.09: Manny is an All-Time Great… Maybe the Greatest
Following his huge win on Saturday night, 411's Ali Shakoor looks at the future of Manny Pacquiao, whether it involves Floyd Mayweather or a possible change in weight, and whether he is…
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Manny Will Easily Defeat Cotto by Decision…
...according to EA Sports. EA Sports recently conducted a fight simiulation for the upcomining November 14th mega-fight between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. With the game, Fight Night Round 4, EA Sports'…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 10.29.09: The Pacquiao/Roach Union May Not Last Much Longer
I have a feeling that Manny Pacquiao is going to get knocked out. I previously predicted Cotto by 11th round stoppage, and I'm sticking with that for now. First off, I should…
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Fight Lover’s Forum 09.30.09: Floyd Mayweather Jr., The Ultimate Bad Guy
This week I'm writing about how Mayweather is the classic "heel" in boxing, and how he's making a lot of money doing it. I also have a few thoughts on Chris Arreola.…
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Agbeko v. Darchinyan Post-Fight Press Conference
What was said? Ali Shakoor here, live from the post-fight press conference of Agbeko vs. Darchinyan. Darchinyan was upset by the champion in a close unanimous decision. Don King started out by…
