Lorne Scoggins
146 articles · BleacherReport.com
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No Pacquiao – Margarito? Pacquiao should agree to fully random testing and fight Mayweather
Since Antonio Margarito's appeal for a new license was denied by the California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday, many boxing fans assume that Texas will follow suit. It has become questionable as…
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Anonymous boxing insider shares reasons for failed Pacquiao – Mayweather negotiations
While the fight that will not die continues to stir the hopes of scores of boxing fans, others have the attitude of; ?Forget it. I?m sick of hearing about it. It?ll never…
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8CN Interview: Michael Franco
On Monday evening, 8CN spoke with undefeated super bantamweight, Michael ?Lil Warrior? Franco. The 23 year old prospect boasts a record of 16-0 with 11 KOs. He is currently preparing to face…
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Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: Why it didn’t happen this time
The fight that the world has been screaming for is once again dead-in-the-water. Media types and fans are looking for someone to blame. The last time the negotiations fell through, a fair…
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Boxers, trainers and writers share predictions on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
I keep expecting that any day now I could check the news and see the headlines that boxing fans have been hoping to see since December 2009 before the first attempt to…
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Random thoughts on ‘Pacnuts’, ‘Floydiots’ and ‘The Fight the World Wants to See’
As the world of boxing turns, those who follow the sport closely await the announcement of the fight that has repeatedly been referred to as ?the fight the world wants to see?.…
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Behavior of many Pacquiao fans bears no resemblance to the persona of their humble idol
I've noticed a certain phenomenon that's been occurring for a while now. Heck, everybody's noticed it. There is a certain group of fans who are simply blind, seemingly mindless followers of Manny…
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Pacquiao vs. Mayweather will define an era
It's a rare occurrence in boxing. The two best pound-for-pound fighters are currently fighting in the same weight class, and it's arguable as to who is truly the best. Yahoo says it's…
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Exclusive interview: Jeff Mayweather on the making of Pacquiao – Mayweather, “I’m very pessimistic”
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Jeff Mayweather about his nephew, Floyd Jr, Manny Pacquiao, and more. Jeff expressed why he has doubts that the mega-fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather…
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Exclusive: Undefeated Oklahoman, ‘Comanche Boy’ George Tahdooahnippah, and trainer Jeff Mayweather
On Thursday evening, I spoke with ?Comanche Boy? George Tahdooahnippah, and his trainer, Jeff Mayweather. George is an undefeated, Native American boxer from Lawton, Oklahoma. His professional record stands at 23-0-1, with…
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Will boxing survive when Pacquiao retires?
The comment sections of boxing articles can be quite entertaining. In some cases, they can even be down-right inspirational to the writer. This has probably never been more true than it has…
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Can Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. handle John Duddy?
Undefeated prospect, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is currently under the tutelage of world-class trainer, Freddie Roach, for what will undoubtedly be the toughest challenge of his career thus far. Chavez (41-0-1, 30…
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Boxing historian Mike Silver talks Cotto-Foreman, Mercante Jr, Pacquiao-Mayweather and more
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with boxing historian and author, Mike Silver. Mike talked about Cotto-Foreman, the current state of the sport, and the importance of the Pacquiao-Mayweather mega-bout. He…
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Boxing historian Mike Silver labels Pacquiao-Mayweather the most important fight in 20 years
There's a certain caliber of fight that only occurs once in a great while. The term "mega-fight" is used loosley by promoters and broadcasting companies, but the true mega-fight is actually a…
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Miguel Cotto TKOs Yuri Foreman in 9
Before an enthusiastic crowd at the Yankees Stadium, Miguel Cotto proved that he's very much still in the game. Cotto demonstrated his superior punching power from the beginning of the first round.…
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The history of boxing part 1: The ancient times
Boxing is a sport that is in a category by itself. While it may seem simplistic and barbaric some. Boxing is only simplistic in theory. In reality the sweet science is filled…
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Are Mayweather’s dancing days over? Once again, Roach says ‘his legs are gone’
Floyd Mayweather Jr, the man who was dancing with the stars on the television show of the same name not too long ago, is said to be a bit less nimble these…
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What we learned from Mayweather vs. Mosley
Floyd Mayweather has always been considered a pure boxer. When I say pure, I mean 101%. In the past he has used every square inch of the ring with his backward and…
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Pacquiao says 14 days, Mayweather says random testing up to the fight
Mayweather says that he's on an ongoing campaign to clean up the sport of boxing. It's true that of all sports, boxing is one that should have a zero tolerance policy for…
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Manny Pac reppin’ for the Philippine Islands
Number one Pound for Pound boxer, Congressman-elect, Manny Pacquiao is the quintessential over achiever. Here's a guy who doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word "can't". He's accomplished everything he's…