Scott Christ
644 articles · Bad Left Hook
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Freddie Roach on Chris Algieri: ‘He’s got a good jab, that’s it’
By Scott Christ
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach doesn't sound impressed with Manny Pacquiao's next opponent. Chris Algieri will be the November 22 opponent for Manny Pacquiao in Macau, and while the boxing world…
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Farenas vs Davis, Dib vs Garza, Estrella vs Jardon: Boxing TV schedule for July 2-6
By Scott Christ
Ain't much happenin'. Ain't much at all. Since the upcoming weekend is a holiday in the United States, there's no significant American boxing coming this weekend, though we do have quite a…
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Stardom may await Terence Crawford, but the long road is just beginning
By Scott Christ
I want to be careful about the way I phrase this, but either way I'll probably wind up causing someone some level of anxiety attack. So I'll just put it as plainly…
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Opinion: Sergio Martinez’s inability to move meant more than Cotto’s quality
By Scott Christ
Miguel Cotto's Saturday night win over Sergio Martinez was a great, big, shiny moment for the Puerto Rican superstar, as he won the middleweight championship of the world, becoming a four-weight world…
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Donaire vs Vetyeka: Full card rundown and preview for Top Rank’s return to Macau
By Scott Christ
his Saturday morning by U.S. time, Nonito Donaire will make his return to the ring as he looks to pick up a featherweight title against Simpiwe Vetyeka, part of a bill that…
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Picks and Predictions: Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado to decide next Pacquiao foe
By Scott Christ
Last Week, Kinda Since I did not make a pick for Stiverne-Arreola last week (I would have picked Stiverne, honest!), I'll look back on what we've missed since then. On April 26,…
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Why can’t X fight Y? A brief guide to the politics that prevent Mayweather-Pacquiao and many other fights you want to see
By Scott Christ
ometimes, folk will still ask me, "Hey, man, why doesn't Manny Pacquiao fight Danny Garcia?" or whatever. Well, the reasons are very complex, and yet so very, very simple. Their promoters do…
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Marquez vs Alvarado: Mike Alvarado aiming to retire the Mexican legend on Saturday
By Scott Christ
Mike Alvarado is looking to make a major statement on Saturday night when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez. Mike Alvarado isn't exactly coming in hot for Saturday night's HBO showdown with Juan…
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Floyd Mayweather Sr not sure about son’s future after Maidana fight
By Scott Christ
Floyd Mayweather Sr says he's not certain that his son will fight on, but says he'd be OK with a rematch with Marcos Maidana. "It still was a good performance, probably wasn't…
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Floyd Mayweather says Richard Schaefer has a home at Mayweather Promotions, if needed
By Scott Christ
ith Richard Schaefer and Oscar De La Hoya still at odds, speculation remains that if Schaefer leaves Golden Boy Promotions, and Al Haymon pulls his fighters from the Golden Boy stable (where…
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Mayweather vs Maidana glove fiasco: Team Mayweather dodging questions about red Everlast gloves
By Scott Christ
s you've no doubt heard by now, as we're now past 3:00 am EDT on Saturday morning, Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana is still up in the air, as the fight camps…
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Pacquiao vs Bradley II live gate comes in at $7.8 million, Manny’s lowest in years
By Scott Christ
It's been a long time since Manny Pacquiao's Nevada gate receipts have dipped below $8 million, but they did just that this past Saturday in his rematch with Timothy Bradley. Last Saturday…
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What’s next for Manny Pacquiao after his win over Timothy Bradley? (April 13, 2014)
By Scott Christ
anny Pacquiao's rematch win last night over Timothy Bradley proved that the 35-year-old Filipino superstar certainly has plenty left in the tank, and that another strong run here at the back end…
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Pacquiao vs Bradley II preview: Al Bernstein’s Keys to Victory
By Scott Christ
Veteran boxing analyst Al Bernstein previews Pacquiao-Bradley II for The Boxing Channel. M anny Pacquiao faces Timothy Bradley a second time tomorrow night on HBO pay-per-view, and The Boxing Channel's Al Bernstein…
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Joel Diaz: Timothy Bradley has to win decisively, or the judges will lean toward Pacquiao
By Scott Christ
On preparing a second time for Pacquiao "It's easier. It's a lot easier because they shared a ring together before, so we already know what Manny Pacquiao has. Plus, following Manny Pacquiao's…
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Vanes Martirosyan: Top Rank held me back from making the biggest fights
By Scott Christ
anes Martirosyan made his debut with Goossen Tutor Promotions on ESPN Friday Night Fights recently, beating Mario Lozano handily over 10 rounds on March 21 in Cabazon, California. Martirosyan (34-1-1, 21 KO)…
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Mayweather-Maidana vs Pacquiao-Bradley II: Are big name undercards necessarily better?
By Scott Christ
here are two spoken, known philosophies in play right now for American boxing pay-per-view. One comes from Bob Arum of Top Rank, the long-running villain of promoters now that Don King has…
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Boxing pay-per-views beginning to spike again, but how long can it last?
By Scott Christ
he "old school" says that pay-per-view hurts the boxing industry. Today's promoters, however, see a chance to make big money on pay-per-view receipts, and with the sport a little more sturdy than…
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Boxing pay-per-views beginning to spike again, but how long can it last?
By Scott Christ
he "old school" says that pay-per-view hurts the boxing industry. Today's promoters, however, see a chance to make big money on pay-per-view receipts, and with the sport a little more sturdy than…
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Exit Strategy: Floyd Mayweather’s future as his career winds down
By Scott Christ
Floyd Mayweather has four fights left on a six-fight deal he signed with Showtime and CBS Sports in early 2013, including his scheduled May 3 bout with Marcos Maidana at the MGM…