Ralph Gonzalez
29 articles · FightNews.com
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Who Can Beat Mayweather? We May Have the Answer
The closest Floyd Mayweather Jr. came to losing a fight was against Jose Luis Castillo on April 20 of 2002. Castillo was at the peak of his game and gave him more…
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Robert Garcia Focused For 2013 and Beyond
When the question came up among the boxing media as to who was the top trainer of 2012, one name kept surfacing, Robert Garcia. And who could argue? The former world champion…
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Ponce De Leon Jolts Estrella in Ensenada
About two hours south of San Diego, the beautiful port town of Ensenada, Mexico played host to former WBO Super Bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon's six round demolition of Tijuana's Omar…
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Can ?The Ghost? Get ?Money? for Cinco de Mayo?
At 28 years old, three division world champion Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero (29-1-1, 18 KO?s) has accomplished far more than most fighters ever will. But for some reason, the Gilroy, California native…
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Can a Win Over Pacquiao Finally Get Marquez Respect?…GONZALEZ
Juan Manuel Marquez is a great fighter. Ask anyone who?s ever faced him and they?ll tell you the same. Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) can box like few can. The 38 year olds?…
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Orozco Keeps ‘Em Buzzing, Dedicates Win to ?Chicanito?
?It?s time to take care of business,? undefeated prospect Antonio Orozco said before he stepped into the ring as the main event on Thursday night?s ?Fight Club O.C.? series at the O.C.…
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Darchinyan-Perez Will Help Us Get Over Disappointment At Losing Main Event
Lupe Pintor, Albert Davila, Carlos Zarate and Alfonso Zamora. These bantamweights were the fighters that shaped my image of the sport of boxing. Their courageous and outstanding performances made for entertaining evenings…
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Never, Ever Count Out “El Terrible”…RALPH G
Near the downtown section of Tijuana lies the notorious ?Zona Norte?. Home to working families barely making a living, ?La Zona? is also home to many bars, pimps, hookers, drug dealers and…
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Danny “Swif” Garcia Says He Belongs in the Mix
The deepest talent pool in boxing belongs to the junior welterweight division. Brandon Rios, Victor Ortiz, Marcos Maidana, Josesito Lopez, Tim Bradley and Amir Khan are a few of the top names…
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Every Great Story Has Three Acts
Every great story has three acts. Act I and II of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez have been written. The boxing public is ready for Act III. ?I want a third…
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TSS PROSPECT WATCH: Mercito Gesta
Being a promising prospect from the Philippines can?t be easy these days. With the success of future hall of famer Manny Pacquiao, Filipino fighters are feeling the pressure to perform at a…
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Israel Vazquez and Justin Fortune Team Up Again
Although Australian born trainer Justin Fortune and Mexico City?s ex-world champion, Israel Vazquez, are from continents apart, they?ve always had a certain chemistry. ?We understand each other, we get along great and…
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Boxing Fans Deserve To Know The Truth
Only a little more than a year ago, former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito was on top of the world. He had just defeated Miguel Cotto in a spectacular performance that solidified his…
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Ten Boxing Wishes For 2010
As 2009 comes to a close, one reflects on what went well and what went wrong during the year in boxing. There were many highlights. Pacquiao vs. Cotto and Showtime’s Super Six…
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TSS Prospect Watch: Abner Mares
Abner Mares has been fighting all his life. It comes naturally when you?re one of eleven brothers. Food, affection and a room to sleep in are some of the basics he often…
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Rogue Kicks Off With Gesta Victory
The crowd of about 750 patrons at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego were barely back in their seats before the main event between lightweights Mercito Gesta and Alain Hernandez was…
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Filipino Gesta Looking To Enter Prospect Status
?It was difficult at first,? remembers 21 year-old Mercito Gesta when he first arrived in San Diego from Cebu City, Philippines. ?I didn?t want to leave my home-town but those are the…
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Three Surgeries Later, Israel Vazquez Is Good To Go
It was after the third round that he knew something was wrong. WBC emeritus super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez was in the midst of a third brutal confrontation against Rafael Marquez. ?My…
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Tony, Shane Only Thinking About Each Other
They tried to get it out of him but Shane Mosley wouldn?t bite. When pressed about the steroids issue that hangs over him, Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs), the highly regarded former welterweight…
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Sycuan Presents: Filipinos Vs Mexicans
Filipino Superstar Manny ?Pac Man? Pacquiao may have a December mega bout against Oscar de La Hoya but last night he was ringside to watch his new promotional company take birth in…
