Danny Howard
164 articles · FightHype.com
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: ANDRE BERTO IS THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN
In a very unsurprising move, HBO is shelling out $1.25 million for WBC champion Andre Berto's fight against unheralded Freddy Hernandez as the co-feature for Juan Manuel Marquez versus Michael Katsidis. Berto…
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SHAW SAYS “NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS” HAVE FORCED DIRRELL TO PUT BOXING CAREER ON HOLD
Andre Dirrell's shocking exit from the Super Six tournament has the boxing world buzzing, with so many people wondering why and what has attributed to he's pulling out. Moments ago, Dirrell's promoter,…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: CAN GLEN JOHNSON MAKE SIX “SUPER” AGAIN?
Allan Green is returning to the Super Six. I'll wait...please take your time as you groan in displeasure. It's unbeknownst to me why Showtime would want to waste their money on him…
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DE LA HOYA WAS HALF RIGHT; BOXING NEEDS JUST ONE COMMISSION, NOT ONE PROMOTER
When Oscar De La Hoya announced his socialist wet dream of becoming the only promoter in boxing and eliminating all competition, people rolled their eyes and scoffed it off. Top Rank President…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: CAN’T SAY I DIDN’T TELL YOU SO ABOUT FERNANDO AND NONITO
A few months ago, I reported that Showtime's desire to make a Super Six Bantamweight tournament fell apart thanks to Top Rank not wanting to include Nonito Donaire and Fernando Montiel in…
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TOURNAMENT FEVER CAN REVITALIZE HBO
HBO's 2010 boxing year can be summarized as a house of cards; the network hopelessly banking on a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight that never was and not spending enough time making other fights that…
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FIGHTHYPE RAPID RECAP: MOSLEY MAKES ONE BIG STEP TOWARDS RETIREMENT
Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora "battled" to a draw, Saul Alvarez knocked out the durable and rugged Carlos Baldomir, Victor Oriz proved to be too vicious for Vivian Harris, and Daniel Ponce…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: R.I.P. SUPER SIX
What was once a great idea has now turned into a giant disaster in the case of Showtime's Super Six tournament. Carl Froch already pulled out of his semi-final matchup against Arthur…
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WILL SERGIO MORA BE SHANE MOSLEY’S LAST STAND?
He never said die, even when he was beaten effortlessly in two fights against Vernon Forrest. He never gave up, even when he was twice again soundly defeated by Winky Wright. He…
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GOLDEN BOY EXPEDITING CLASH BETWEEN PACQUIAO’S TOUGHEST FOES, MORALES AND MARQUEZ
If both Erik Morales and Juan Manuel Marquez win their upcoming fights, and Morales is able to make 135 pounds, which is a big if, expect the two to face off for…
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WHY A MARGARITO WIN OVER PACQUIAO IS BETTER FOR THE SPORT OF BOXING
I know this may sound absolutely ludicrous and it's a total 180 from the beliefs that I stand firm on, but here I go...for all that's good in the boxing world, I…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: IS ANDRE BERTO UP NEXT FOR MAYWEATHER?
When it was announced a few weeks ago that HBO was putting together a triple-header featuring WBC Welterweight champ Andre Berto, WBO Super Welterweight champ Sergei Dzinzriuk and often avoided featherweight Celestino…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: REMAINING 2010 BOXING SCHEDULE IS A MIXED BAG
The remaining 2010 boxing schedule is a mixed bag of crap! Anybody know who's fighting in October? Are there any fights besides Pacquiao-Margarito that we've even heard about that might be on…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: TOP RANK SELFISHNESS AND HBO MEDIOCRITY
Even more proof that the Top Rank Boxing Federation (TRBF) exists is the recent news that Showtime was hoping to establish a Bantamweight Super Six tournament, but had to forgo the idea…
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FIVE THINGS WRONG WITH PACQUIAO-MARGARITO
When Pacquiao and Margarito step in the ring on November 13th, they'll be fighting for a vacant WBC Jr. Middleweight title. Pacquiao has never fought above 147 and Margarito has only fought…
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WILL PACQUIAO VS. COTTO II JOIN THE LIST OF THE WORST REMATCHES IN THE MODERN ERA
As the boxing world mourns, yet again, another round of failed negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, a second collective sigh may be upon us, depending on who Pacquiao decides…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: WHAT HBO SHOULD DO REGARDING PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER
If he was just as adamant about making the super-fight happen as he was about pushing for a Williams-Martinez rematch, wouldn't it be a big statement by Ross Greenburg if he put…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: IS THE WRITING ON THE WALL FOR NONITO DONAIRE
Yes, he was fighting as a southpaw in his recent outing and yes he has well documented issues with making weight for his fights, but can anybody ignore the fact that Nonito…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: PACQUIAO READIES FOR PLAN B, BUT WHAT ABOUT MAYWEATHER?
I'm just getting more nervous by the day regarding the final decision with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao can look forward to a fight with either Antonio Margarito, a pointless rematch…
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FROM PILLAR TO POST: PACQUIAO MIGHT CHEAT HISTORY; BARRERA MIGHT MAKE HISTORY
As we near the possible final resolution regarding Pacquiao-Mayweather, so too are we hearing alternate choices for Pacquiao's fall opponent. One interesting note I caught wind of was the possibility of a…
