Andreas Hale
171 articles · FightNews.com
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Has Manny Pacquiao Finally Become The Opponent?
By Andreas Hale
Manny Pacquiao has reached that point of his career. You know, when he becomes an opponent rather than a challenger. Or, a name that a young fighter can put on their resume.…
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The Terence Crawford Conundrum
By Andreas Hale
Terence Crawford cemented himself as one of the top three pound for pound fighters in the world with another strong year that saw him dominate both Felix Diaz and Julius Indongo before…
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How in The World Did McGregor Become Biggest Star In Boxing?
By Andreas Hale
Once upon a time, in an era not too long ago, a fighter looking to secure a showdown with Floyd Mayweather was known as an individual entering ?The Mayweather Sweepstakes.? A bout…
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Terence Crawford’s Path To Superstardom At 147 Pounds
By Andreas Hale
They keep trying to tell us that boxing is dead but the sweet science just isn?t listening. And if the announcement that Terence Crawford will move up to a very crowded and…
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Miguel Cotto’s Underrated Legacy
By Andreas Hale
After sixteen years, world titles in four weight classes and some memorable wars with some of boxing?s best, Miguel Cotto will call it a career on December 2nd when he faces Sadam…
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The curious case of Andre Ward’s complicated boxing legacy
By Andreas Hale
Andre Ward?s sudden and shocking announcement that he is retiring from the sport of boxing at the age of 33 has left behind a complicated legacy that will surely be up for…
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Canelo Alvarez doesn’t seem too interested in a Gennady Golovkin rematch
By Andreas Hale
Twelve hellacious rounds wasn?t enough to provide a clear winner between Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez and Gennady ?GGG? Golovkin. 36 minutes of action only left us wanting more and the fact that one…
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Canelo vs. Golovkin Has Boxing’s Future Riding On It
By Andreas Hale
The ?real? fight is upon us. And, in some ways, boxing?s future is at stake. Not to say that Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor wasn?t real, but it was more like NBA…
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Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez’s career in jeopardy after knockout loss to Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
By Andreas Hale
WBC super flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai wanted to prove that his controversial victory over former pound-for-pound king Roman ?Chocolatito? Gonzalez six months ago was no fluke. Not only did he do…
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Srisakat Sor Rungvisai dominates Chocolatito; scores devastating 4th round TKO
By Andreas Hale
Carson, CA ? WBC super flyweight champion Srisakat Sor Rungvisai wanted to prove that his controversial victory over former pound for pound king Roman ?Chocolatito? Gonzalez six months ago was no fluke.…
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Retired Oscar De La Hoya says he could knock out Conor McGregor in two rounds
By Andreas Hale
Even though Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is in the past, that doesn?t mean that Oscar De La Hoya isn?t done trashing the superfight. The CEO of Golden Boy Promotions appeared on…
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Mayweather-McGregor falls way short of Mayweather-Pacquiao gate record
By Andreas Hale
The superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was expected to challenge the all-time gate record held by Mayweather?s 2015 showdown with Manny Pacquiao that rang up $72,198,500 in ticket sales. According…
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Opinion: Did Mayweather-McGregor Help or Hinder Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin?
By Andreas Hale
The day that Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor was announced as signed, sealed and delivered for Aug. 26, a collective gasp swept over much of the boxing community. First, the announcement completely buried the…
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How The Art Of Self Promotion For Mayweather-McGregor Is More Important Than Skill
By Andreas Hale
Although the August 26th fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has drawn its fair share of criticism, the bout is likely to become the biggest combat sports event in history. While…
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Ellerbe Gets Heated – Fires Verbal Jabs at Arum, De La Hoya
By Andreas Hale
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe is usually the smooth talker when it comes to promoting Floyd Mayweather fights. But at the media workouts prior to Mayweather?s August 26 showdown with Conor McGregor,…
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Mikey Garcia turns in star-making performance in unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner
By Andreas Hale
Mikey Garcia knew that Adrien Broner had his back up against the wall and had to turn in the best performance of his career to prevent a redemption story situation. But despite…
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Last stop of Mayweather-McGregor media tour goes sideways with gay slur
By Andreas Hale
We should all be thankful that the circus that the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor world tour has finally come to an end. But rather than go out with a bang, it…
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Will Manny Pacquiao Taint His Legacy By Continuing His Career?
By Andreas Hale
We?re a week removed from Manny Pacquiao?s controversial loss to Jeff Horn. Everyone has weighed in and most concluded that Pacquiao should have won. However, there has been an overwhelming sentiment that…
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Errol Spence Jr.’s Moment Of Truth
By Andreas Hale
Ever since he made his professional debut in 2012 after failing to medal at the London Olympic games, expectations have been sky high for ?The Truth.? Actually, scratch that. The day that…
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Mayweather, McGregor and a Game of Meaningless Posturing
By Andreas Hale
Hey, did you hear the news? You know, the news that Dana White and Conor McGregor have come to an agreement for their side of the negotiations with Floyd Mayweather? The news…