Marc Livitz
155 articles · The Boxing Republic
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Broner, Banks and Opponents Discuss Upcoming Showdowns
The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey has seen more than its fair share of memorable evenings within the ring. On February 16, Golden Boy Promotions will most certainly have high…
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Ricky Hatton is Back
Across the wide spectrum of professional sports the majority of athletes remain unsatisfied with simply going through the motions of their respective trade. The desire to gain notoriety, whether for famous or…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather: “Don’t Dream. It’s Over”
Somewhere between twelve and eighteen months ago, such a query wouldn't come into consideration. However and much (hopefully) to the satisfaction to the general sporting public, the constant clamor for a single…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley – Redemption or Recognition?
Perhaps the record began to skip or the catchy yet monotonousness melody of the all too familiar "24/7" intro music has found its place among yesterday's news. Change is good, or so…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Is the Boxing World Too Fixated on One Fight?
rem?o?ra: noun \ri-ˈmȯr-ə also ˈre-mə-rə\ - An obstacle, hindrance, or obstruction. The week of January 16, 2012 was a glaring example of just how far into the rearview of the sports world…
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“Swine Before Pearls”
It?s quite easy to fall into the trap of being accustomed to seeing the best face the best. In various sports, the effort given by athletes and teams, respectively is more than…
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?Eye Without a Face?
The fervor is building. The anticipation is rising for many and even grueling for some others. One thing is certain. Top Rank has without question produced a solid evening of boxing which…
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Pacquiao vs Marquez – On the Outside Looking Out
The topic is still white hot, but the fact that we just can't seem to let it go is what is occupying the driver's seat for the time being. Juan Manuel Marquez…
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?All She Wrote?
Beef. It might be what?s for dinner, but it can also be the face that launches a thousand ships. Maybe even a million or more. Think of this in terms of paying…
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Trust Your Gut
There?s tons of movies that I can watch over & over again. At times, one of my favorites could be on TV and even though I have the film on DVD, I?ll…
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?The Third Piece?
July 20, 2011Any of you readers out there ever fancy a Big Mac? We know it?s not good for our bodies, but once in a while, they?re nice for a quick bite.…
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IBHOF: ?Gonna Fly Now!?
I?ve been fortunate enough to attend a few fights over the years. Bouts in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Arlington, Las Vegas & elsewhere. The annoying internet crashes and long periods being put…
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Let?s Hear it for Springboard Zbikky!
Don?t call it aggravation. More of a nuisance. I spent part of my Saturday night away from any place with HBO coverage. Thanks to my trusty laptop, I was able to catch…
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Bernard Hopkins: ?Watch this Guy?
May 21, 2011 By: Marc Livitz ? Austin, TX. First off, please allow me to inform you that this piece was written (or at least conceived) prior to the Hopkins/Pascal fight this…
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?Many Are Now Watching, but So Few Are Actually Seeing?
Fight night! The scene is always one of great fun. Friends of friends and so forth. All huddled around the TV and the living room became the place to be. During much…
