Lorne Scoggins
146 articles · BleacherReport.com
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Interview: Chase ‘Checkmate’ Corbin to face Eric Draper
I recently had the opportunity to speak with promising welterweight prospect, Chase ?Checkmate? Corbin. The 24 year old, who is trained by Jeff Mayweather, will take on Eric Draper at Harrah's Casino…
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Erislandy Lara KOs Delray Raines in 1
Former Cuban Olympian, and light middleweight prospect Erislandy Lara had yet another short night on Friday, continuing his streak of first round knockouts to 4, and improving his record to 15-0, with…
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Boxing?s champions, contenders, prospects and bums
It?s a macho sport with macho men sitting ringside, and macho, armchair experts sitting in front of their TVs and computers, while weighing in on every move made by the idols and…
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Stacy Goodson talks about Delray Raines’ fight against undefeated Erislandy Lara
On Friday night, Delray ?The Rainmaker? Raines will face up-and-coming Cuban prospect, Erislandy Lara (14-0, 9 KOs) on January 14, at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The fight will be…
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Undefeated Ran Nakash to fight Bobby Gunn: ?I’ve got so much to prove? – Gunn
On Monday evening, I had the opportunity to speak with one of the true nice guys of boxing. 'The Celtic Warrior' Bobby Gunn is the former IBA, WBC-USNBC, WBA-NABA, IBC and NABC…
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Teddy Atlas on Pacquiao vs. Mosley: ?Look, it?s not personal, it?s business?
On Friday night, ESPN2 aired its 2011 debut episode of Friday Night Fights. Color commentator Teddy Atlas had a lot to say about upcoming events, and fighters such as Shane Mosley and…
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Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales Beats Lester “El Cubanito” Gonzalez by UD
On Friday night in Fairfield, California, undefeated middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzales squared off against tough southpaw Lester Gonzalez. Brandon Gonzales, who is trained by Jeff Mayweather, came out and established his jab…
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Mosley’s power could test Pacquiao’s chin
If there's one thing that Shane Mosley proved in his bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., it's the fact that he still possesses the power to inflict damage. In Rnd. 2, Mosley landed…
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Pacquiao, Mosley and the same old blame game
Okay, so it isn't the fight that boxing fans were hoping for, but Manny Pacquiao will be facing Shane Mosley on May 7, and that's that. Everybody knows that Pacquiao vs. Mayweather…
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Undefeated Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales to Face Lester Gonzalez
Brandon Gonzales will seek to continue his flawless record as he enters the ring on January 7 to face off with Lester Gonzalez (11-1-1, 6 KOs). The latter suffered his only loss…
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Erislandy Lara to face Delray Raines: ?I’m prepared to shock the world? -Raines
Delray ?The Rainmaker? Raines is no stranger to squaring off with tough opposition, but despite losses to unbeaten David Lemieux and 24-1 Ronald Hearns, his fighting spirit is still intact. In fact,…
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Undefeated ?Comanche Boy? George Tahdooahnippah to face Eloy Suarez
The last time I saw Comanche Boy George Tahdooahnippah was on July 8, 2011 at Remington Park, Oklahoma City. With Jeff Mayweather in his corner, he completely outclassed Dezi Ford, sending him…
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Sportscaster Rich Marotta on Pacquiao, Mayweather, Donaire, Lopez, Khan and more
LS: Everyone knows that a fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather would be huge for boxing. There would be people watching that fight who haven?t watched a boxing match in years, or maybe…
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Sportscaster Rich Marotta says Pacquiao, foreign boxers are best ambassadors
On Friday evening, I had the pleasure of speaking with veteran boxing commentator Rich Marotta, who is soon to be honored by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters (SCSB). On January 25, 2011…
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Undefeated Maurice “Freight Train” Byarm Seeks to Resurrect the Heavyweight Division
It's no secret that heavyweight boxing has experienced a decline in recent years, with many fans citing a lack of exciting fighters within the division. However, the enthusiastic and hard-hitting Maurice Byarm…
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Exclusive Interview with Heavyweight Contender Fres Oquendo
Fres Oquendo has been in the ring with some of the greatest heavyweights in recent history. His professional record of 32-6, with 21 knockouts is a testament to his formidability. On December…
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Interview with Fres Oquendo’s Manager and Trainer, Tom Tsatas of the 5th Street Gym
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Tom Tsatas, who is the manager of the formidable heavyweight Fres Oquendo (32-6, 21 KOs). Tsatas talked about Oquendo's upcoming fight with Oliver McCall…
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Exclusive Interview: Undefeated Middleweight Boxer Denis “Mama’s Boy” Douglin
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with undefeated middleweight prospect, Denis Douglin. The most unusual thing about the 2008 National Golden Gloves champion is the fact that he is trained by…
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Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy talks of his comeback, Pacquiao, Mayweather and more
On Saturday, I spoke with the formidable super middleweight, Jeff ?Left Hook? Lacy. He will begin his trek on the comeback trail after a serious shoulder injury stopped him for a while.…
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Arkansas boxer Kim Connor-Hamby on the rise, expresses admiration for Pacquiao
On Thursday evening, I spoke with professional boxer, Kim Connor-Hamby (7-1-2, 3 KOs). Kim talked about her November 6, UD victory over Nicole Woods, her goals for the future, women?s boxing, her…
