Chris Carlson
243 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Matthysse vs. Garcia: The Definition of a 50-50 fight
This Saturday live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena hardcore boxing fans will finally get a chance to have their cake and eat it too. The co-feature matchup between Lucas "The Machine"…
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Arreola vs. Mitchell: Will the pre-fight emotions spill into Saturday’s fight?
You can call Cristobal Arreola a lot of names. The fact is no matter what version shows up he always brings a sturdy chin to the table, something Arreola will try to…
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Semajay Thomas was forced to be an adult at young age
Semajay Thomas, who was a standout out amateur, makes his pro debut this Friday, August 30 at the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois. The ?Night of the Rising Stars? card is promoted…
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Cleverly vs. Kovalev: Is Nathan clever enough to deal with the pressure?
This Saturday on HBO Nathan Cleverly and Sergey Kovalev will get their biggest test to date when they collide in the ring live from Cardiff, Wales. The stage is set, both men…
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Has HBO?s The Fight Game with Jim Lampley been more hype than fight?
Lampley. May 12, 2012 was the day HBO Sports debut The Fight Game with Jim Lampley. Many fans, including myself were excited for boxing to have a show with detail that would…
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Tony Grygelko & Seconds Out Promotions bringing boxing back in Minnesota market
Excluding Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao the only thing you hear from the mainstream sports media is that boxing is dead. The boxing media tends to focus its coverage on the west…
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Light Heavyweight Reloaded: Who will rule the division when the dust settles?
The light heavyweight division has been very active over the last few years. Fighters, networks, and promoters found away to give boxing fans something they rarely get in the sports current state?clarity.…
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GOLOVKIN vs MACKLIN: WILL MATTHEW BEHAVE LIKE A GOOD BOY?
When Gennady Golovkin and Matthew Macklin made their HBO debut both exceeded expectations. Golovkin needed only 5 rounds to dispose of Grzegorz Proksa while Macklin showed his worth pushing Lineal Middleweight Champion…
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ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Recap from Minneapolis
In what was a shorter than expected main event IBF Title Eliminator from the Minneapolis Convention Center which was broadcasted by Espn2 and Espn Deportes. Rances Barthelemy scored a 2nd round knockout…
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Broner vs. Malignaggi: Does Adrien believe in Magic?
I can?t recall another fight in recent years that had so much 2 way trash talk leading up to the event. If the fight lives up to even 50% of the hype…
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Garcia vs. Lopez: Engaging, Explosive, or at the very least Entertaining
Mikey Garcia made a statement in his last fight when he disarmed tough as nails pressure fighter Orlando Salido from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on January…
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Hopkins vs. Murat Showtime fight on July 13 is canceled over visa issues?
Hopkins. Veteran Scribe Steve Kim of Maxboxing.com has reported via Twitter that the scheduled fight between the Legend of Longevity Bernard Hopkins and Karo Murat has been canceled due to Murat having…
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Marcos Maidana vs. Josesito Lopez: By any means necessary
From the opening bell in this highly anticipated matchup between Josesito Lopez and Marcos Maidana one thing will be clear, both fighters will dig deep for a victory and have a win…
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What?s next for Carl Froch: Rubber match, Resume, Rematches or Revenge?
Carl ?The Cobra? Froch has been sounding a lot like Floyd ?Money? Mayweather in the days following his huge payback win over Mikkel Kessler, which was broadcast by HBO in the United…
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Froch vs. Kessler 2: Legacy and a date with the Legend of Longevity are on the line
Froch. Although few fighters if any can match the quality of opponent that Carl Froch has faced since his introduction to the big time in his 2008 fight with Jean Pascal, make…
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Peterson vs. Matthysse: Who will control the future in this battle of man vs. machine?
Everyone who calls themselves a hardcore boxing fan can finally agree on something. No matter who you favor in this potential Fight of the Year candidate, 99.9% us who will be tuning…
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May Day May Day: Will this Showtime PPV be a boom or bust?
During the round table interviews, after Wednesday?s press conference for the upcoming Showtime PPV, Floyd Mayweather said ?I could fight a cab driver and it would still do numbers?. Guerrero is no…
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LOPEZ VS. SALIDO: THE PUERTO RICO VS. MEXICO RIVALRY RELOADED
From a fans perspective, this is the right fight at the right time for both fighters in their career. One could still argue both fighters more so Juanma, would benefit from a…
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ALEXANDER VS. MAIDANA: A CLASSIC BOXER VERSUS PUNCHER MATCH UP
Saturday night?s fight between Devon Alexander and Marcos Maidana will be fought at welterweight, but both fighters have proven their worth even in defeat at the junior welterweight division. One uses his…
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WILLIAMS VS. ISHIDA: THE DEFINITION OF A CROSSROADS FIGHT
I've heard some complaints from the boxing world when the Paul Williams versus Nobuhiro Ishda fight was first announced. The main issue with the matchup was that it would take up a…
