Lorne Scoggins
146 articles · BleacherReport.com
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Pacquiao Makes Great Fighters Look Bad
It's amazing how it has become common play for certain boxing analysts, reporters, and writers to criticize Manny Pacquiao for fighting unworthy opponents. Due to this, the Pacquiao-Clottey fight hasn't been taken…
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The True Source of Pacquiao’s Success Revealed
Successful sports celebrities are often raised to a status well above what they are actually able to maintain in the public eye. Eventually, this nearly always leads to a certain amount of…
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8CN Exclusive Interview With “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona
At only 19 years of age, “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona is a fighter with tons of potential. After 150 fights as an amateur, he is now undefeated as a pro. He has stayed…
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Mailbag: Pacquiao and Mayweather Fans Weigh In
There have been several interesting responses to the 8CN article, “Mayweather Gave Pacquiao a Chance, But No More Mr. Nice Guy”. Here are a few: W: Why didn’t you put Mayweather’s full…
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Mayweather Gave Pacquiao a Chance, But No More Mr. Nice Guy
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an interesting character. He’s a man of extremes. Inside the ring he is undeniably brilliant, but outside of it, his egomaniacal persona can only be evidence of one…
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5 Reasons Why Pacquiao Is Considered the Best
The consensus on Manny Pacquiao is that he is the greatest fighter on planet earth. While his status as the top boxer in the world can be debated, the fact that the…
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Hopkins vs. Jones II
There has been a great deal of chatter about the relevancy (or perceived lack thereof) of another fight between Hopkins and Jones at this late stage in their careers. The first matchup…
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Ala Villamor on Pacquiao, Gorres and Melligen
Big things do come in small packages. Edito “Ala” Villamor was a promising contender in the Strawweight division before sustaining a career-ending hand injury. His hand was operated on in 1993 but…
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What Will It Take For Mosley to Beat Mayweather?
You have to admit, Floyd Mayweather Jr. knows how to hype a fight. He’s also a master of engaging in psychological warfare against his opponents. He’s no stranger to controversy or criticism,…
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Nothing Personal, Just Doing My Job: Confessions Of a “Pactard” Writer
Boxing writers write about boxing. They tend to write more often about popular boxers. It is generally customary in all forms of journalism to cover the issues, events, and personalities that the…
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Manny Pacquiao, an Overrated Cherry-Picker?: Think Again
It is impossible for a human being to be completely devoid of opinion. Every person who knows anything about today’s boxing world has an opinion of Manny Pacquiao, and everyone seems to…
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Mayweather vs. Mosley? Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
Could it be true? Could Floyd Mayweather Jr. actually be setting the stage to take on a legitimate, top-notch welterweight? Following the highly controversial and now infamous fallout of the Pacquiao—Mayweather fiasco,…
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Manny Pacquiao: From Famous to Infamous In One Fell Swoop
It is an undeniable fact that Manny Pacquiao is the biggest name in boxing. Love him or hate him, who can justifiably deny that particular statement? His record of 50-3-2 with 38…
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Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to “The Greatest of All Time”
"The Greatest of all Time"- Muhammad Ali- celebrated his 68th birthday on Sunday. Although it has been 28 years since his last fight, Ali remains one of the most beloved and recognizable…
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Pacquiao and Mayweather: Comparing Their Talent and Their Character
I’ve taken a lot of heat for writing so many pro-Pacquiao articles. I’ve been called a ’Pacquiao fan boy’, a ’Mayweather basher’, and a lot of other things that I won’t repeat.…
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Teddy Atlas’s Rumor Mill: Separating Fact / Fiction On Pacquiao E-Mails
E-mails are always real, right? I mean, it’s not like anybody can just create a phony e-mail address and pretend to be someone else. Why just today I received an e-mail from…
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Pacquiao’s Determination Vs. Clottey’s Tenacity and Theatrics
So Pacquiao-Mayweather fell through. It’s not the end of the world. The Pacquiao-Clottey fight has tremendous potential to be a classic match. Given the styles of both fighters, there’s just no way…
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MOSLEY vs. BERTO: THE FORGOTTEN FIGHT
n the wake of all the controversy surrounding the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fiasco, it seems that boxing has all but forgotten an upcoming event that has the potential to be a genuine…
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Exclusive Interview: James Toney says Pacquiao Will Beat Mayweather in 2010
I just had the pleasure of interviewing James “Lights Out” Toney concerning his thoughts on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Toney boasts an impressive professional record of 72 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws, with…
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Manny Pacquiao is Innocent: Undeniable Proof
The non-stop hype, drama, and controversy of ?Pacquiao vs. Mayweather? have kept many fight fans on the edge of their seats since Pacquiao?s November 14 TKO of Miguel Cotto. It has all…
