David A. Avila
297 articles · MaxBoxing.com
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BOXING: Inland Empire on pace for boxing greatness
Are there any doubts about the Inland Empire becoming the newest boxing powerhouse in the world? Mauricio ?El Maestro? Herrera put on an impressive performance when he seemingly out- fought WBC and…
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Final Stop for Sergio Martinez-Miguel Cotto; Plus, Inglewood Forum Gets Started
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.---Judging by the slow steps and weariness in their voices the various promoters, minus Lou DiBella, seemed relieved it was the final stop of the long road trip that took…
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Can Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Win in Texas Against A Texan?
Mystery always surrounds Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., like a perpetual blanket of fog. Whenever the son of one of Mexico?s greatest fighters nears a fight date, the questions arise regarding weight, preparation,…
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Ukraine?s Vasyl Lomachenko Seeking to Make Pro History
Subtle lines of anguish form surround the face of Vasyl Lomachenko when the topic of the Ukraine surfaces. While hundreds of people have died on both sides of massive demonstrations on the…
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Mikey Garcia Talks More Pacman, Gamboa & A Little About Burgos
OXNARD, CALIF.----Strange brew is emanating from Oxnard. You probably know WBO junior lightweight world titlist Mikey Garcia (33-0, 28 Kos) is scheduled to face Tijuana?s Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-2, 20 Kos) on…
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BOXING: Avila?s best of 2013
Many are calling 2013 one of the best for boxing in many years. Despite the quarreling between the sport?s kingpin promoters that could have stifled major fights, a number of epic battles…
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Avila’s Pound For Pound List, November 2013
Popularity or sensational knockouts have no bearing on this list. If that?s your cup of tea, well, this list is not for you. Skill and intelligence are the basis for this list.…
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BOXING: Manny Pacquiao not done yet
Apparently Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao has a few more bullets left in the chamber. When Pacquiao?s arm was raised in victory on Saturday a sigh of relief could almost be felt from across…
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Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios? Loco Journey to Pacman
Manny Pacquiao?s near heroic invasion of the featherweight division to defeat the Mexican triumvirate of Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez and Erik Morales led boxing writers to tab him Fighter of…
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Manny Pacquiao: The Early Years in L.A.
Light speed best describes how quickly the years pass in a prizefighter?s career. A mere 12 years ago the upstairs boxing gym was in full throttle when a few of us zigzagged…
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This Could Be Manny Pacquiao?s Swan Song
Boxing fans should realize Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao could be fighting for the last time. Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 Kos) faces a daunting task against Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios (31-1-1, 23 Kos) when they…
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Bernard Hopkins Is One Karo Murat Away From Andre Ward
Defying all manner of physical and mental logic, the ageless wonder known as Bernard ?The Executioner? Hopkins continues to befuddle the boxing world by beating younger challengers half of his years. Can…
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Bradley gets victory, now seeking respect
Timothy ?Desert Storm? Bradley?s motto should be ?if you can?t beat me, join me.? Once again the WBO welterweight world titlist, Bradley on Saturday defeated one of the most respected prizefighters in…
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Juan Manuel Marquez Stands In Way of Tim Bradley?s Dream Match
It?s not speed chess, but it might be pretty close to it when Southern California?s Timothy ?Desert Storm? Bradley meets Mexico?s legendary Juan Manuel Marquez. Speedy WBO welterweight titlist Bradley (30-0, 12…
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No Combat Stress For Tim ?Desert Storm? Bradley
After years of remaining undefeated Tim ?Desert Storm? Bradley now has to prove his last fight didn?t scatter his brains and leave symptoms of shell shock. It never ends. WBO welterweight titlist…
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No easy fights for Bradley
Next month, Tim ?Desert Storm? Bradley faces yet another of pro boxing?s best: Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico. Both are considered among the top prizefighters pound for pound in the world. So…
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RINGSIDE Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Gets Gift Decision Over Brian Vera
CARSON, CALIF.-Julio Cesar Chavez was seemingly out-punched, out-conditioned and out-smarted but was given a very controversial unanimous decision against Bryan Vera after 10 rounds in a light heavyweight fight that was supposed…
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Tim ?Desert Storm? Bradley Focused on Dangerous Juan Manuel Marquez
Far in the desert, temperatures have dropped to a cool 103 degrees in the town of Indio where Timothy ?Desert Storm? Bradley and his fellow crew train daily. Just a few weeks…
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Mayweather makes his case to be best
Moments after skating to victory, Floyd ?Money? Mayweather donned a baseball cap that had the initials ?T.B.E.? When asked what the initials meant he replied, ?The Best Ever.? It?s a bold statement…
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BOXING: Canelo, a fan favorite
When Floyd ?Money? Mayweather returned to Grand Rapids, Mich., as part of a nationwide tour to hype his upcoming fight, few expected many of those hometown fans to roar with approval for…