Scott Christ
644 articles · Bad Left Hook
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10 Fighters Whose Stock Fell in 2014
By Scott Christ
Boxing is a tough business, and often times fighters find themselves in a position where fans are asking, "What have you done for us lately?" Here today, gone tomorrow. Out of sight,…
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Mayweather-Pacquiao or Cotto-Canelo: Who deserves the May 2 date?
By Scott Christ
Will Floyd Mayweather keep his May 2 date, or will Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto take it by force? And should Floyd be looking to keep it anyway? Cinco De Mayo weekend…
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Amir Khan dominant against Alexander, makes play for Mayweather
By Scott Christ
Amir Khan had what may have been a career-best performance tonight in a clinical performance against Devon Alexander, winning on wide scores of 118-110, 119-109, and 120-108, improving to 7-0 against southpaw…
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Bradley vs Chaves: 5 Reasons to Watch Tonight’s Fights
By Scott Christ
Here's a double dipper of boxing action tonight on HBO and Showtime, and while I could have gone the easy route and done just one big five reasons to watch feature for…
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Keith Thurman: Amir Khan is the most overrated welterweight
By Scott Christ
On 2015 "I'm really looking forward to getting the big names in boxing. But obviously we really have to take care of Saturday night, but as I look into the future, I…
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Purses: Tim Bradley $2MM, Diego Chaves $35K
By Scott Christ
Timothy Bradley will make a $2 million purse for Saturday's HBO main event fight against Diego Chaves, who will bring in $35,000, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Bradley (31-1, 12…
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Pacquiao vs Algieri Undercard Preview: Zou Shiming, Lomachenko, Vargas featured
By Scott Christ
With one world title fight, another fight masquerading as a world title fight, and the return of Zou Shiming, Saturday night's HBO pay-per-view undercard for the Manny Pacquiao vs Chris Algieri fight…
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For Your Consideration: Manny Pacquiao as a welterweight
By Scott Christ
Manny Pacquiao has fought mostly at welterweight since 2008, when he moved up to beat Oscar De La Hoya into retirement. Since then, he's won titles at 140, 147, and a super…
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Can Manny Pacquiao stop Chris Algieri?
By Scott Christ
Manny Pacquiao's decline with age may be overstated by some, but one thing is a pure, indisputable fact: "Pacman" hasn't stopped an opponent in five years, since he rocked Miguel Cotto around…
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For Your Consideration: Bernard Hopkins, The Light Heavyweight Years
By Scott Christ
Bernard Hopkins has had two careers, one as a middleweight, where he dominated for years and had a lengthy run as champion of the division, and a second as a light heavyweight.…
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Chris Algieri forced to vacate 140 pound belt for Pacquiao fight
By Scott Christ
The WBO announced at its convention this week that junior welterweight titlist Chris Algieri would have to relinquish his title because of his welterweight title fight with Manny Pacquiao on November 22…
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Five Reasons to Watch: Fonfara vs Ngumbu, Kameda vs Hernandez, Fortuna vs Cotto
By Scott Christ
onight's Showtime triple-header is a "special event" -- not ShoBox, not Championship Boxing. It's special. Why is it special? Because the show fits the standards of neither of the normal series. There…
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For Your Consideration: Timothy Bradley
By Scott Christ
Timothy Bradley never gets his due. He probably never will. While the stank of a bogus win in 2012 over Manny Pacquiao did far more harm than good, and in some ways…
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Gennady Golovkin knocks out Marco Antonio Rubio in two rounds
By Scott Christ
Marco Antonio Rubio was no more a match for Gennady Golovkin than anyone else has ever been, as the Mexican veteran was knocked out in the second round tonight at a packed…
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Al Haymon’s ultimate power move could take big-time boxing back to network TV
By Scott Christ
Al Haymon reportedly has a deal with NBC to return major league boxing to network TV, but will it work? It's a lot more complicated than simply taking name fighters and putting…
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Orlando Salido wins war with Terdsak Kokietgym, seven knockdowns in all
By Scott Christ
rlando Salido had to get off the canvas not once, not twice, but thrice, and in the end managed to take over his fight with Terdsak Kokietgym, knocking him out in the…
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Ray Mancini: Mayweather wouldn’t have beaten Leonard, Hearns, Duran, Benitez
By Scott Christ
Ray Mancini fought in an era with some great welterweights, and doesn't believe that Floyd Mayweather truly measures up to the likes of Leonard, Hearns, Duran, and Benitez. Former WBA lightweight champion…
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Carl Froch: Fight with James DeGale would be ‘huge’ for UK audience
By Scott Christ
Carl Froch is sounding more open to a fight with James DeGale, saying it could be a huge fight in the United Kingdom. Carl Froch appears to be warming to the idea…
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Sugar Ray Leonard: Mayweather vs Maidana 2 will be more exciting than first fight
By Scott Christ
Legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard talks with Marcos Villegas of Fight Hub TV about the Mayweather-Maidana rematch. To you what's the most memorable moment for you in Vegas? "I've been a blessed…
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Zou, Abregu to fight on Pacquiao-Algieri PPV card; media tour to commence on Aug. 25
By Scott Christ
Zou Shiming and Luis Carlos Abregu will appear in fights on the Pacquiao-Algieri PPV card The undercard for Pacquiao-Algieri Nov. 22 (HBO PPV) is coming together, and it doesn't look exciting. Zou…