Ricardo Lois
548 articles · BoxingTalk.net
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Move over Manny, Mayweather has returned
When the final bell tolled Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather had thoroughly frustrated Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez and scored a clear unanimous decision victory. Marquez,…
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Hawaiian Punch Brian Viloria calls out Edgar Sosa
Los Angeles -- Edgar Sosa holds a victory over Brian Viloria and the Hawaiian Punch is looking for revenge. A few weeks back Viloria returned to his homeland of Hawaii to defeat…
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Super Zab Judah lets 150K pass on by
Call me nuts, but in today's economy, $150,000 is no chunk of chump change, but then against I am not welterweight boxer Zab Judah. Sources inform me that Mr. Judah passed on…
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Abner Mares welcomes a battle with Nonito Donaire
Following a Thursday night victory at Golden Boy Promotion's Fight Night Club, Aber Mares joined Chavez and Lois to discuss Juan Manuel Lopez and Nonito Donaire. The former Mexican Olympian and Southern…
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Houston, we have a problem – Diaz gets a hometown gift
In a tightly contested contest, hometown hero Juan Diaz took a questionably wide unanimous decision victory (116-112, 115-113, and 118-110) from Pauli Malignaggi in Houston, Texas' Toyota Center. The bout was hard…
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Could Super Judah help solve Pacquiao puzzle?
During the latest episode of The Boxing Truth Radio, Chavez and myself ripped the notion that the best flyweight in the world Ivan Calderon could assist Miguel Cotto in emulating Manny Pacquiao's…
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Juan Diaz looking for redemption against Paulie Malignaggi
Last time out Juan Diaz was on the short-end of a Fight of the Year candidate with Juan Manuel Marquez. Saturday night on HBO's Boxing After dark, Diaz looks to set his…
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Klitschko and Arreola look to bring drama back to heavyweight scene
I am an open critic of boxing's heavyweight division. For the most part, it is void of talent and entertainment. The last memorable heavyweight boxing match was Lennox Lewis' true grit battle…
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Nontio Donaire Prepared for Pinoy Power 2
He may not be revered like his countryman Manny Pacquiao, but Nonito Donaire will continue his journey into boxing prominensce when he battles tough Panamanian Rafael Concepcion on Saturday night at the…
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WBO sunk? IBA looking to sanction Pacquiao – Cotto and line their pockets!
Is there room for another major sanctioning body in the world of professional boxing? This scribe feels as if there are enough alphabet championships to keep Campbell's Soup in business for years…
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Donaire focused on Filipino boxing solidarity
Nontio Donaire is focused on his Saturday night Pinoy Power pay per view bout with Rafael Concepcion at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada. And he should be, though Concepcion's…
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Hopkins Says Pacquiao will X Cotto
Take it as a promoter putting his chips on the fighter he represents, but light heavyweight champion and Golden Boy Promotions equity partner Bernard Hopkins is picking Manny Pacquiao to knockout Miguel…
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Papa Cotto fires on Paco Valcarcel
World Boxing Organization Champion Miguel Cotto opened camp for a November 14 duel with pound for pound champion Manny Pacquiao this week, but his father - Miguel Senior - also opened mouth…
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8 ounce gloves are Pacquiao’s weapon of choice
Reports from Puerto Rican daily paper Primer Hora say that Team Manny Pacquiao has requested the use of 8 ounce gloves in their battle with Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto. Though the Nevada…
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Cotto needed to get back in the ring
After completing his first workout in preparation for a November 14 battle with Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto felt he needed to be back inside of a gym. "I feel good to be…
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Cotto begins the long road to Pacquiao
They say the fight is not signed yet. It is unclear if the WBO welterweight title will be on the line. But one thing is certain, Miguel Cotto began the long process…
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Cotto will not be bullied or beg for a Pacquiao clash
It seems that in boxing, until both men are inside the ring and the bell rings, just about anything can happen to derail a fight and now there is trouble with the…
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Manny and Miguel, just say no
Pacland Public Enemy #1 reporting from an undisclosed location while smoking a beef brisket, along with enjoying a few Shiner Bocks. Seems as if some card carrying members of Pacquiao Nation have…
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Forrest RIP and Pacquiao – Cotto WAR
way in violent fashion this weekend, as Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia. Chavez and Lois discuss his passing and legacy, along with taking calls from fans. With Miguel…
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Puerto Rico not blinded by Cotto
I dare you to visit any region of the Philippines and ask 100 random individuals, "who will win between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto?" An overwhelming majority will respond Manny and I…
