Paul Magno
1,136 articles · Inside Fights
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Judges from Williams-Lara Bout Suspended by Commission
By Paul Magno
The three judges who inexplicably gave Paul Williams a majority decision win over Erislandy Lara last Saturday have been suspended indefinitely by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) and will…
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New deflection in Mayweather-Pacquiao testing controversy: Fan?s take
By Paul Magno
Garnering headlines and stoking the fading fire of a potential Mayweather-Pacquiao mega-fight, Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum, just came out with a statement that can only be considered a Grade-A deflection and…
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Is Floyd Mayweather Destined for a Fall?
By Paul Magno
More than a few fans and analysts noticed something different about Floyd Mayweather Jr. as he attended the two press conferences to hype his September 17 bout with "Vicious" Victor Ortiz. Gone…
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The USA?s top 10 boxers
By Paul Magno
As America prepares for its Fourth of July celebration, here's a look at the nation's top boxers: 1. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25 KOs) The frustratingly inactive 5-division former world champ is…
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Kudos to Pacquiao’s Smart and Classy Fans
By Paul Magno
Friends and readers usually send me links to the Pacland Philippine Boxing Forum when my name is brought up. I brace myself for the worst and check it out. Usually, random and…
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Kirkland Flattens Sharpe, Vera Stops Suarez on Telefutura Double Bill
By Paul Magno
Dr. Pepper Arena, Frisco, Texas-- James Kirkland (28-1, 25 KOs) , with trainer Ann Wolfe back in his corner, made quick work of hapless cannon fodder, Dennis Sharpe (17-8-3, 4 KOs), stopping…
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What’s the Deal with Pacquiao’s Fans?
By Paul Magno
"What's the deal with Pacquiao's Fans?" That's the question I got in an email from a young, 17-year-old fan the other day. Actually, I've asked myself that very same question ever since…
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Boxing?s top 10 under 21 stars
By Paul Magno
This coming Saturday, 20-year-old Saul "El Canelo" Alvarez makes the first defense of his WBC jr. middleweight title against the UK's Ryan Rhodes. Coming off the 46-year-old Bernard Hopkins' recent title winning…
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Five reasons Victor Ortiz is a real risk for Floyd Mayweather
By Paul Magno
The match is signed and the boxing world is abuzz. Floyd Mayweather jr. (41-0, 25 KOs) will meet "Vicious" Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) on September 17th at a venue to be…
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The case for Manny Pacquiao
By Paul Magno
Even though the Fight of the Millennium between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather doesn't look like it's happening anytime soon, boxing chat rooms, message boards and the comment sections of articles throughout…
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Arum Floats Another Stinker: Dim-wits and Shills Follow Suit
By Paul Magno
In a recent Elie Seckbach video, promoter Bob Arum claims that Floyd Mayweather turned down a substantial amount of money to not fight his current cash cow, Manny Pacquiao. This time, the…
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Seven Boxing Blue-Chippers
By Paul Magno
It's common for all young prospects to be hyped by their management as "The Next Big Thing," but it'll often take years before fans find out if these young fighters are real…
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Linares Impresses, Chavez Does Not; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
By Paul Magno
Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico'" Former featherweight and super featherweight world titlist, Jorge Linares (31-1, 20 KOs) was just too skilled and talented for Adrian Verdugo (18-5-1, 15 KOs), stopping his…
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Arum Using Pacquiao as Leverage in Boxing Power-Grab
By Paul Magno
For those who dismiss the dangers of one promoter only working "in house" bouts between his own fighters, the perfect worst case scenario of such practices is currently playing out in the…
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Boxing?s 10 strangest moments
By Paul Magno
Anybody who knows boxing, knows that anything can happen. From the glorious to the horrible to the downright odd?it's all commonplace in the world of the "sweet science." Here's a look at…
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Atlas justified in targetting Pacquiao ?set ups?: Fan?s take
By Paul Magno
There is no question that former world class trainer and current ESPN Friday Night Fights commentator, Teddy Atlas has a working knowledge of the sport beyond the grasp of most. There is…
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Want the Truth About Pacquiao or Mayweather? Consider the Source
By Paul Magno
When navigating through the exploding sewage plant of boxing journalism, it's hard to get a real perspective on what's real and what's made-up fantasy or paid-for promotional material. The latest trash from…
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Shane’s Shame and the Million Dollar Game of Patty-cake
By Paul Magno
"I thought I did a pretty good job." --Shane Mosley, post-Pacquiao fight. At some point, Shane Mosley's trainer, Naazim Richardson had to sit down with Mosley, likely over some video footage, and…
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Pacquiao-Mosley off the record: Random thoughts on an odd PPV
By Paul Magno
Saturday night, Shane Mosley and Manny Pacquiao shared the main stage of a mostly disappointing pay-per-view at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. While the main event featured a passive performance from…
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Concepcion Bested by Journeyman Martinez: A Sign of Things to Come?
By Paul Magno
Manny Pacquiao-managed, Bernabe Concepcion (28-5-1, 15 KOs) dropped a shocking split decision at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada to journeyman, and loser of seven of his last ten, Juan Carlos…