Scott Christ
644 articles · Bad Left Hook
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Donaire vs Arce: Nonito Donaire clean on latest VADA test, ‘disappointed’ by lack of other fighters testing
By Scott Christ
Nonito Donaire tweeted tonight that the latest results are in for his year-round, random drug testing by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), with the Filipino star testing negative for performance-enhancing drugs of…
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Should Manny Pacquiao retire? Marquez knockout may toll the bells for all-time great
By Scott Christ
It has long been said that you can't be a part-time boxer and still be successful at the highest levels of the sport. Manny Pacquiao has to ask himself: Is it worth…
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Jim Lampley on Pacquiao-Marquez IV: ‘They’ll smell each other’s breath, taste each other’s sweat and blood’
By Scott Christ
Austin Schindel, XFINITY Sports: "Jim, first of all, you were right there, you were the closest person to the Pacquiao-Bradley decision. What was your immediate reaction to that decision?" Jim Lampley, HBO…
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Abner Mares continues public call for fight with Nonito Donaire
By Scott Christ
Abner Mares is pushing hard to land a fight with Nonito Donaire, attempting to get by the fact that the two champions work for rival promotional companies that don't work together. Even…
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Timothy Bradley wants big fights with Mayweather, Rios, or Golden Boy stars
By Scott Christ
Timothy Bradley doesn't want to take steps back in competition, but would be willing to take a step back down in weight to land big fights, and is pushing in the media…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez IV: Larry Merchant intrigued by the matchup once again
By Scott Christ
Some folks say they're not much looking forward to Manny Pacquiao's fourth fight with Juan Manuel Marquez on December 8 in Las Vegas, but HBO's Larry Merchant isn't one of them, as…
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Pacquiao vs Rios sounds good to trainer Robert Garcia
By Scott Christ
Trainer Robert Garcia is 'interested' in a fight between his man Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquiao in 2013, which has been a topic of discussion since Saturday night. Brandon Rios' trainer Robert…
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Nonito Donaire’s next fight: Jorge Arce again Arum’s targeted opponent
By Scott Christ
Bob Arum says that his goal is to make a fight between Nonito Donaire and Jorge Arce for December. Share On Facebook Share on Twitter Following Nonito Donaire's dominant win over Toshiaki…
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Rios vs Alvarado: Brandon Rios says the fight won’t go the distance on October 13
By Scott Christ
Brandon Rios says he's totally prepared, mentally and physically, to take on Mike Alvarado on October 13, in a fight that has boxing fans buzzing. With the highly-anticipated fight card just nine…
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Mayweather, Pacquiao, and the rest of the sport’s fighting shot-callers
By Scott Christ
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao continue to lead the way for truly powerful fighters in the sport, but they aren't the only boxers with plenty of leverage. Power and sway in boxing,…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez IV: Juan Manuel Marquez confident he can score knockout to end the rivalry
By Scott Christ
Juan Manuel Marquez isn't backing down at all: He's coming to knock out Manny Pacquiao on December 8, when they meet for the fourth time in Las Vegas. Marquez (54-6-1, 39 KO)…
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Floyd Mayweather backs down on steroid accusations in settlement with Manny Pacquiao
By Scott Christ
Floyd Mayweather and Co. have stated, as part of a settlement with Manny Pacquiao in a defamation lawsuit from 2009, that they never intended to claim that Pacquiao used steroids or other…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez IV: Juan Manuel Marquez aiming for low weigh-in
By Scott Christ
Juan Manuel Marquez says that even though his December 8 fight with Manny Pacquiao will be contested at the full welterweight limit, he's planning to keep himself a few pounds under that…
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Canelo Alvarez Calls Out Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto Following Win
By Scott Christ
Following his destructive win over Josesito Lopez last night on Showtime, 22-year-old Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez said he's ready for the big fights, and called out two of boxing's biggest names. "I'm…
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Amir Khan Makes Statement on Roach Split, Virgil Hunter and Pedro Diaz Possible New Trainer
By Scott Christ
Amir Khan and Freddie Roach made it 100% official yesterday that they would be parting ways and not working together for Khan's next fight, which is tentatively set for December 15. The…
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Timothy Bradley on Pacquiao vs Marquez IV: ‘Chicken’ Manny Didn’t Want Rematch
By Scott Christ
Timothy Bradley isn't pleased with Manny Pacquiao's decision to fight Juan Manuel Marquez for a fourth time on December 8, as it means Bradley will miss out on a rematch payday and…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez IV: Roach Confirms Fight Is on the Table
By Scott Christ
According to a report at ESPN Deportes, Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has confirmed that Juan Manuel Marquez is the target for Pacquiao's December 8 fight, which was reported earlier, will be…
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Chavez Jr vs Martinez: Sergio’s Team Talking Fights with Mayweather, Pacquiao, Ward For the Future
By Scott Christ
Sergio Martinez adviser Sampson Lewkowicz says that his fighter has three major fights in mind for the future -- if the weights are right. Sure, Sergio has a pretty important and big…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight: Freddie Roach and Bob Arum Offer Thoughts
By Scott Christ
Freddie Roach and Bob Arum have weighed in with their thoughts on Manny Pacquiao's next fight, which will come on either December 1 or December 8. Both seem like they'd prefer to…
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Floyd Mayweather Gives Manny Pacquiao Props, Says He Hopes Fight Happens
By Scott Christ
Floyd Mayweather attended a screening of Freelancers, the new pretty much straight-to-DVD movie starring 50 Cent, Forest Whitaker, and Robert De Niro, and gave a quick interview on the red (?) carpet.…