Paul Magno
1,136 articles · Inside Fights
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The Victor Ortiz guide to beating Floyd Mayweather
By Paul Magno
Believe it or not, Victor Ortiz has every tool necessary to beat five-division champ, Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday, September 17 at the Star Power pay-per-view. Ortiz will obviously be a major…
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Five fights that defined Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Paul Magno
Depending on who you ask, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is either unfairly maligned or blindly overrated. The talented five-division world champion is as good as they come, but also infinitely polarizing as his…
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Andre Berto Wins IBF Belt, but Don’t Expect Him to Win Much Respect
By Paul Magno
Saturday night, Andre Berto fought an entertaining fight against a game, legitimate Top 10 fighter and looked relatively good. Sure, a between-rounds stoppage isn't exactly the most thrilling way to end a…
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Pacquiao-Marquez? Star Power? Who Do They Think They’re Kidding?
By Paul Magno
As the media push begins for the two biggest pay-per-view events of the year featuring boxing's two biggest and best fighters, it's time to get a couple of things straight: Neither Manny…
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For real or for show: Did Floyd Mayweather reach new low on HBO?s 24/7? Fan reaction
By Paul Magno
Love him or hate him, nobody tweaks the public like Floyd Mayweather Jr. The latest media manipulation took place on the first episode of HBO's 24/7 series, hyping the September 17 bout…
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Who is the tougher opponent, Victor Ortiz or Juan Manuel Marquez? Fan?s view
By Paul Magno
No matter how hard you try, there's no avoiding the constant and perpetual comparisons drawn between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Until they actually meet one another in the ring, everything…
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Is Floyd Mayweather Worthy of All-Time Consideration?
By Paul Magno
Newton's Third Law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction-- and that is certainly the case when it comes to Pacquiao idolatry in today's world of big-time…
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Guilty Verdict in Vernon Forrest Murder Case
By Paul Magno
Earlier today, a Fulton County, GA jury found DeMario Ware, 22, guilty of felony murder and two lesser charges for his role in the murder of former world champion, Vernon Forrest. Ware,…
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Solved! Boxing?s biggest dilemmas worked out: A fan?s view
By Paul Magno
Bogged down in politics, ego and greed, boxing's biggest problems keep the sport from growing and once against reaching the prominence it used to enjoy. Here's a look at the dilemmas that…
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Pacquiao is Still King Among Hot 100 Boxing Stars
By Paul Magno
Manny Pacquiao, for the second straight survey period, sits atop the list of boxing's biggest, brightest stars on the sport's Hot 100 list. In the first follow-up to the groundbreaking study, The…
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Is Pacquiao-Marquez 3 the Right Fight at the Wrong Time?
By Paul Magno
Critics of Manny Pacquiao like to point fingers and make claims of cherry-picking and convenient matchmaking and, Lord knows, I have engaged in such behavior over the years as the Filipino Phenom…
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Legends of Mexican Boxing (Part 1): Baby Arizmendi
By Paul Magno
What can be said about a fighter so tough that he beat the great Henry Armstrong, winning almost every round ? even with a broken wrist? Alberto ?Baby? Arizmendi became Mexico?s first…
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Seven blue collar boxing heroes
By Paul Magno
Fans don't ask for much when it comes to the sport of boxing. Give us a comfortable chair, a cold drink, and some honest action from fighters willing to give it all…
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Alvarez Vs. Gomez: Star Power or Waste of Time?
By Paul Magno
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Alfonso Gomez, now official for the Mayweather-Ortiz undercard on September 17, provokes mixed feelings. On one hand, Gomez is a nice developmental fight for Alvarez and it should…
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Who Really Loves Manny Pacquiao…And Who’s Just Along for the Ride?
By Paul Magno
There is no doubt that Manny Pacquiao generates great love and respect from his mega-loyal following. Equal parts cultural icon, nationalistic legend, and sporting idol, the Filipino Phenom has energized his fans…
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Fear and Loathing in Team Pacquiao
By Paul Magno
The real truth behind the Michael Marley / Timothy Sladeck war of words. Who is REALLY behind this online rivalry and what is their motive? The center of the self-contained Pacland universe,…
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Hall of Fame bound or Hall of Fame bust? Fan?s take on today?s biggest fighters
By Paul Magno
There are great fighters and then there are modern day legends. Only the best of the best make it into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame. Here's a list of active,…
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Manny Pacquiao Shocker. Net Worth Only $26 Million!
By Paul Magno
According to an official document issued by the House of Representatives in the Philippines, current WBO welterweight champ, Manny Pacquiao has a net worth of approximately 1.134 billion PHP (Philippine Pesos), which…
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Was the Fix In? Thoughts from a Cancun Bull Ring
By Paul Magno
Some random thoughts from the odd Juan Manuel Marquez-Likar Ramos fight card in Cancun: -- I couldn't make it to this show, but the best place in the world to see a…
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Brandon Rios and the road to Pacquiao: A fan?s look
By Paul Magno
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios has emerged as one of the most exciting young boxers in the sport. With his "all or nothing" style and a perceived willingness to take on all comers,…