Scott Christ
644 articles · Bad Left Hook
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Floyd Mayweather Jr Included on List of 2011’s Most Overhyped Athletes
By Scott Christ
Taking a place alongside the likes of Kris Humphries (you know, the Kim Kardashian dude and pretty decent NBA forward), Danica Patrick, Georges St. Pierre, Tim Tebow and LeBron James, Floyd Mayweather…
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Khan vs Peterson Rematch: Barry Hunter Makes Clear That Peterson Won’t Be Bullied Into Fight
By Scott Christ
Manager/trainer Barry Hunter told The Daily Star that he won't let himself or his fighter, newly crowned WBA/IBF junior welterweight titlist Lamont Peterson, be bullied into a rematch with Amir Khan: "If…
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Erik Morales Says Juan Manuel Marquez Not Interested in a Fight
By Scott Christ
As for his 140-pound title, surely Morales will be given the full year to defend that wasn't granted to Timothy Bradley, the fighter stripped of the belt that was all but handed…
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From Canelo Alvarez to Juan Manuel Marquez, 2011 Has Been the Year of the Mexican Boxer
By Scott Christ
2011 has been an interesting year for the sport of boxing. There has been plenty notable: Manny Pacquiao bored and later finally tested again, Floyd Mayweather Jr returning and shaking up the…
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Cotto vs Margarito 24/7 Recap, Episode One: Heroes and Villains
By Scott Christ
Throughout the history of HBO's acclaimed "24/7" series, boxing fans have been treated to unrivaled access, unmatched production values, and the smooth narration of Hollywood's own Liev Schreiber. The all-time greatest star…
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Amir Khan: Options at Welterweight Include Andre Berto, Victor Ortiz, Vyacheslav Senchenko
By Scott Christ
Amir Khan is still planning a move up to 147 pounds next year, and his fight with Lamont Peterson will be, barring a potential money fight with Timothy Bradley, his last fight…
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Timothy Bradley Hoping He’s Not Out of the Pacquiao Sweepstakes
By Scott Christ
With all the focus being given to a fourth fight with Juan Manuel Marquez or a remaining outside shot he'll fight Floyd Mayweather Jr if he forces Top Rank to make the…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez Was Most-Watched Fight in History of Mexico
By Scott Christ
Juan Manuel Marquez, they said, wasn't a superstar in his home country of Mexico. That has been argued several times, that Marquez, as great as he was, just never broke through to…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight: The Fighting, Wounded Pride of the Philippines Has a Serious Choice to Make
By Scott Christ
Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times said last night on Twitter that Manny Pacquiao's business manager Michael Koncz reports that the fighter hasn't made any decision on who he'd like to…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez: Mike Tyson to Toll the Tribute Bells for Joe Frazier
By Scott Christ
Dan Rafael reports via Twitter that former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will ring the bell for tonight's ten-bell salute to another former world heavyweight champion, the late Smokin' Joe Frazier. Frazier…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Oscar De La Hoya ‘Very Optimistic’ Super Fight Can Happen on May 5
By Scott Christ
As Manny Pacquiao prepares himself for the eyes of the boxing world to be on him once again tomorrow night against Juan Manuel Marquez, it's no secret that even before the two…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Sergio Martinez Can Happen With Same-Day Weigh-In, Says Arum
By Scott Christ
Rick Reeno of BoxingScene.com reports that Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is willing to do a 150-pound catchweight fight between Manny Pacquiao and middleweight champ Sergio Martinez, but only if they do…
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Sergio Martinez: Manny Pacquiao Won’t Fight, Floyd Mayweather Might
By Scott Christ
Nicholas Samuliov of Notifight.com (via BoxingScene.com) has some quotes from reigning middleweight world champion Sergio Martinez regarding potential big fights with Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr, and "Maravilla" believes only one…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez 3: Tony Weeks Likely to Referee
By Scott Christ
Ryan Maqui?ana reports at BoxingScene.com that Tony Weeks will likely be the third man in the ring on November 12 when Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez go head-to-head at the MGM…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez: Shane Mosley Talks About Pacquiao’s Unique Power
By Scott Christ
In an interview with Ben Thompson of FightHype.com, "Sugar" Shane Mosley discussed the unique power of Manny Pacquiao, the man he fought on May 7 of this year, and said that Pacquiao's…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez: Arum Address Steroids Concern on Conference Call
By Scott Christ
Today's media conference call with Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, and Bob Arum was horrible. I say that not to bag on the idea of conference calls. Sometimes they can be fun. Sometimes…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez: Manny Promises Action, and a Definitive Victory
By Scott Christ
Speaking with the folks at Primetime, Manny Pacquiao promised action and a clear victory in his third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12. "Juan Manuel Marquez has the right to…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez Undercard: Arum Says He Tried to Get Marcos Maidana for Timothy Bradley
By Scott Christ
Top Rank chief Bob Arum says he's not concerned about the criticism of the Timothy Bradley vs Joel Casamayor fight, and that he tried to land a bigger fish but was unsuccessful.…
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Joshua Clottey Coming Back at 154, Wants Cotto or Canelo Next Year
By Scott Christ
Mike Coppinger has a terrific article on and interview with Joshua Clottey up over at BoxingScene.com, as the fighter says he's ready to finally return to the ring, this time at 154…
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Martinez vs Barker: ‘Dazzling’ Darren Confident Ahead of Fight Night
By Scott Christ
Upcoming middleweight championship challenger "Dazzling" Darren Barker tells Sky Sports that he doesn't think champion Sergio Martinez is invincible, and definitely expects that he'll beat him on October 1 in Atlantic City:…