Shawn Craddick
67 articles · Rope-A-Dope Radio
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Saul Alvarez: Manny Pacquiao is not invincible, he’s already loss
We were treated to a dazzling display that Saul Alvarez put on Sugar Shane Mosley last Saturday. Saul Alvarez has been put down by his lack of competition and rightfully so. This…
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Amir Khan vs Mercito Gesta or Brandon Rios for June 30?
Amir Khan's fight has been canceled due to the fact that Lamont Peterson has failed his drug test. He showed high levels of testoterone. He admitted that his Doctor had him on…
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Brian Viloria: Drug Testing Should Be Mandatory, Not just in Championship Fights
Boxingsocialist had a chance to catch up with the champion Brian Viloria to discuss his upcoming fight with Omar Romero. Brian will be defending his WBO Flyweight title in the Philippines. This…
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Floyd Mayweather: Gamboa Gave me All of Cotto’s Secrets
Floyd Mayweather is the master of head games. He is like Mike Tyson was before he stepped in the ring, he had already mentally beat his opponents. All that was left was…
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The Reason Why Pacquiao didn’t Stop Alex Ariza from Leaving
Manny Pacquiao might be as tough as they come if you step in the ring with him, and after he beats you for 12 rounds or less he will invite you out…
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Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley Team up for Charity Event May 3rd
Floyd Mayweather has teamed up with Sugar Shane Mosley for the "Spring of Style" event in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. Both Floyd and Shane are known for giving to different…
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Interview with Nonito Donaire, Mares will Win Tonight
Boxingsocialist had a chance to catch up with Nonito Donaire and asked him about the Mares vs Morel fight as well has his upcoming fight. Nonito last fought two months ago when…
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Vanes Martirosyan Upset with De La Hoya, Calls him Drag Queen
It seems like Social Media is the best place to vent without being face to face with the person your upset with. In this case we have Vanes Martirosyan who is upset…
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Emanuel Steward: Wladimir Doesn’t Want me to be with Vitali, Just Him
In a great interview that Emanuel Steward gave, he talked about his protege Adonis Stevenson along with Thomas Hearns, and Lennox Lewis. The one question that was powerful was, how come you…
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Oscar De La Hoya: I can’t Wait until Toprank Ship Sinks
The Love vs Hate relationship will never stop between Oscar's Goldenboy Promotions vs Bob Arum Toprank Promotional company. We all witnessed a bad decision this Saturday in the Brandon Rios vs Richard…
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Jeff Mayweather: Floyd Sr showed a Sign of finally letting go of his Son, Passing Torch to Roger
Boxingsocialist had a chance to catch up with Floyd Mayweather's other uncle Jeff Mayweather. While Jeff stays busy at the gym he gave us some updates on his fighters as well as…
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Why Manny Pacquiao is Smart and Will Never Lose on the Scales
Often times it has been noted that boxers purposely drop about 15-20lbs just so they can come in heavier than their opponent in hoping to have a "strength advantage". Sometimes this backfires…
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Hennessy Commercial was a Bad Move for Manny Pacquiao
Michael Koncz is suppose to be the advisor for Manny Pacquiao. If he had anything to do with securing this deal, then he did not think it out all the way. Just…
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Nonito Donaire Minor Accident, he has Bruised his left Shoulder PICS Inside
Not sure to what extent he bruised it but hopefully he will be ok to fight this summer. Just recently Nonito posted a picture on his facebook wall showing his bruise but…
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Andre Dirrell to Mayweather Promotions but Drops Haymon, Shaw, and Dirrell Promotions?
I'm sure I'm not the only one confused as to exactly what Andre Dirrell is doing? His business moves with Floyd Mayweather leaves some of us in the dark. Within the last…
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What Makes Miguel Cotto any Different Against Mayweather?
Floyd Mayweather has bragged over and over again that 42 have tried and 42 have failed. He's stated once again that after their fight on May 5th, he will be 43-0. There…
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Mercito Gesta on Undercard of Rios, Preparing Him for Mega Clash
Lightweight Prospect Mercito Gesta will be taking on Oscar Cuero on April 14 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This fight will be on the undercard of…
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Floyd Mayweather: My Fighter is Filipino and Black
Floyd Mayweather has been building his roster of fighters lately. Of course he has his own promotional company called Mayweather Promotions. He has the likes of Deandre Latimore, Jessie Vargas, and a…
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Floyd Mayweather, Peterson, Martinez, Berto are Sticking Together
Floyd Mayweather really stirred up the bee's nest in the last 2 years of his professional career. In the past two years Mayweather would always demand to have Olympic Style Drug testing…
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Orlando Salido is Calling Out Nonito Donaire
Nonito Donaire is doing his best to capture the hearts of the fans and titles of the bantamweight division. He's often stated that he will move up to the featherweight limit to…