Paul Magno
1,136 articles · Inside Fights
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Fourth of July Special: America?s 10 Best Fighters
By Paul Magno
COMMENTARY | Despite a firm grasp on the top two spots on most pound-for-pound lists, the United States has struggled recently to produce more than a handful of consistent, elite-level talents. But…
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Floyd Mayweather: ?I’ve Been at the Top Since Canelo’s Been Five Years Old?
By Paul Magno
Everybody knows what Floyd "Money" Mayweather brings to the sport of boxing--- Speed, precision, genius-level ring IQ, and the overwhelming confidence of an undefeated superstar. On the business end of the game,…
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Adrien Broner: Not Ready for Primetime– Yet
By Paul Magno
Adrien Broner may have co-opted Floyd Mayweather's ring style and may have adopted his lifestyle, but it became apparent Saturday night at the Barclays Center In Brooklyn that he is most definitely…
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Adrien Broner Defeats Paulie Malignaggi Via Split Decision: What?s Next for the Problem?
By Paul Magno
After all the hype and cartoonish bad blood, Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KOs) went ahead and fulfilled his destiny by beating WBA welterweight titlist Paulie Malitgnaggi (32-5, 7 KOs) via split decision…
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Juan Manuel Marquez Vs. Timothy Bradley: Lost in a Sea of Boxing Confusion?
By Paul Magno
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Timothy Bradley, scheduled to take place on October 12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, looks to be an intriguing match-up of styles and temperaments.…
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Paulie Malignaggi Claims Favoritism Being Shown to Adrien Broner Ahead of Saturday?s Bout
By Paul Magno
Against Adrien Broner this Saturday at the Barclays Center, Paulie Malignaggi will be a Brooklynite fighting in Brooklyn and a world titlist defending his belt. He'll also be the definite B-side of…
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Manny Pacquiao Vs. Brandon Rios: Better Than Floyd Mayweather Vs. Saul Alvarez?
By Paul Magno
It's still more than five months away , yet the feelings of anticipation are great for the November 23 clash in Macau, China between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios. Meanwhile, another blockbuster…
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In Thrilling Night of Showtime Wars, was Floyd Mayweather the Straw that Stirred the Drink?
By Paul Magno
Something awesome happened Saturday night on Showtime as co-featured main events, one at welterweight and one at junior middleweight, produced truly memorable action that left fans buzzing. And one can't help but…
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Maidana Vs. Lopez Kicks Off Welterweight Game of Thrones, Featuring Pacquiao, Marquez, Etc
By Paul Magno
The worst that can be said about this Saturday's Marcos Maidana-Josesito Lopez welterweight clash at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California is that we might end up with a fun, sloppy…
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Floyd Mayweather and the Price of Being ?Money?
By Paul Magno
Every great craftsman, whether in the art studio or in the boxing ring, wants recognition for his work and acknowledgement of the effort it took to work his way to the top.…
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Floyd Mayweather Vs. Saul Alvarez is Even Money, Says Hall of Fame Trainer
By Paul Magno
With the announcement of Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on September 14, opinions have begun flying all over cyberspace. Along with the flood of predictions and prognostications, the experts have begun…
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Manny Pacquiao?s Move from America Has Little to Do with Taxes, More to Do with Marketing
By Paul Magno
By now, everyone knows that eight-division world champ and boxing cash cow, Manny Pacquiao is taking his show to Asia-- More specifically, to China's offshore gaming hideaway, Macau. It has been widely…
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Floyd Mayweather Deflects Criticism of Catchweight Canelo Fight, Points Finger at Alvarez
By Paul Magno
Five-division world champ, Floyd Mayweather is a defensive master, capable of avoiding most everything thrown his way in the ring. But there's no shoulder roll good enough to avoid the charges of…
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It?s Official: Floyd Mayweather Confirms that Canelo Alvarez is Next
By Paul Magno
Pound for pound top dog and five-division world champ, Floyd Mayweather has just made things official-His next opponent will be WBC and WBA junior middleweight champ, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Commenting through his…
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Floyd Mayweather Will Fight Canelo Alvarez Next, but the Real Danger is Down Below Welterweight
By Paul Magno
Regardless of what you hear and read in the media, Floyd Mayweather's next opponent is probably going to be Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Alvarez, who will be 23 by the proposed September 14…
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Timothy Bradley was Next in Line for Floyd Mayweather Bout Before Moving to Top Rank
By Paul Magno
COMMENTARY | In 2011, Timothy Bradley was at a career crossroads after he beat Devon Alexander in a WBO, WBC junior welterweight title unification bout. The undefeated junior welterweight titlist was making…
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Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and the Ridiculous ?All-Time? Debate
By Paul Magno
COMMENTARY | One of the most common, but utterly pointless debates in boxing is the "all-time" discussion. Every boxing message board and social media group dedicated to the sport will eventually broach…
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Member of Floyd Mayweather?s ‘Money Team’ Tests Positive for Banned Substance
By Paul Magno
For the second time this year, a member of Floyd Mayweather's "Money Team" has tested positive for a banned substance following a bout. In this most recent case, the guilty member of…
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Floyd Mayweather Wants Canelo Alvarez to Fight at 147 Lbs.?
By Paul Magno
One of boxing's most effective legal "cheats" involves forcing your opponent to fight at a weight above or below his own comfort level. Obviously, a fighter competing at a weight well above…
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Manny Pacquiao: A Victim of Boxing Politics?
By Paul Magno
COMMENTARY | Reports of Manny Pacquiao's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Despite a face-first knockout at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez last December and a frustrating, controversial split decision loss to…