Frank Lotierzo
278 articles · boxingscene.com
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Once Again Mosley’s Risk/Reward For A Fight Is Reversed
The rumors have begun to surface that WBA welterweight champ Shane Mosley 46-5 (39) will be defending his title against Joshua Clottey 35-3 (20) later this year. What a surprise. Once again…
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Clearer Heads Prevail: Pacquiao And Cotto Agree To A Real Fight
Finally, clearer heads prevailed this week. Shortly there will be a press conference to announce that Manny Pacquiao 49-3-2 (37) the best junior welterweight in the world, will fight WBO welterweight champ…
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The Boxing World Is Upside Down
What the hell is going on? The boxing world seems upside down on so many fronts. Then again, it just might be business as usual. When you look at things from what…
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Curses To The Catch-Weight!
Manny Pacquiao 49-3-2 (37 KOs) and Miguel Cotto 34-1 (27 KOs) are two of the easiest fighters in boxing to root for and no one minds putting their money down to buy…
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Pacquiao vs. Cotto: Arum Wins, Arum Wins
It's not even first grade logic and is even more rudimentary than boxing promotion 101. The fact is Shane Mosley exposed the truth last week when he said, "He (Arum) gets all…
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If Mayweather Is Smart, He’ll Fight Pacquiao NOW
This past Saturday two big events unfolded that will more than likely affect the boxing landscape in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions for the remainder of 2009. The first being the…
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The Significance Of Mosley’s Press Release
Last week WBA welterweight champ Shane Mosley 46-5 (39 KOs) issued a press statement saying that he wanted to meet IBO junior welterweight champ Manny Pacquiao 49-3-2 (37 KOs) as soon as…
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Kenny Missed Some Openings, But Mayweather Didn’t
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is showing to be Ali-like in one sense since coming out of his scripted retirement. That is, he provides those who follow and love boxing plenty of content. It…
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Shane Mosley: Any Mega Fights Out There? Pt. 2
In the sport of boxing more often than not there's more than just one winner and loser when a big fight ends. No doubt Manny Pacquiao comes out the biggest winner after…
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Floyd Mayweather: He IS A Great Manager
Well he did it, that's right Floyd "I Won't Fight In My Division" Mayweather Jr. provided his own version of "Shock and Awe" before the Pacquiao-Hatton fight. In a press-conference the afternoon…
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Trainers, Even Hall of Fame Trainers, Are Often Overrated
There's nothing like listening to a top-notch boxing trainer as he's preparing his fighter for a big world title fight. Add to that the trainers were both formerly ranked pros who shared…
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NO ONE Will Be Rooting Harder For Manny Over Hatton Than Floyd
With the boxing world counting down the days until the much awaited IBO/Ring magazine junior welterweight title clash between Manny Pacquiao 48-3-2 (36) and Ricky Hatton 45-1 (32) takes place, there is…
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Oscar The Aggressor Was Oscar The Fish Out Of Water
Since being stopped by Manny Pacquiao in his last fight on December 6th, 2008, Oscar De La Hoya's advancing age, rapid weight cut and lack of hand speed have been highlighted as…
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Thirty Years Later – The Building Blocks of “The Thrilla In Manila” Part 2
July 1975 through October 1, 1975 With Bugner out of the way, Ali vs. Frazier III was on. This time the winner would have the historical bragging rights over the other. In…
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Thirty Years Later – The Building Blocks of The Thrilla in Manila
This is a two part article in which I chronicle the start of the Ali/Frazier rivalry, culminating with their final bout, "The Thrilla In Manila." In it I reveal a few things…
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Three Division Champions, Barrera and Mosley Prevail
Three division champ Marco Antonio Barrera (61-4, 42 KOs), cleared the path tonight for another big fight with his win over IBF Super featherweight champion Robbie Peden (25-3, 14 KOs). Barrera, known…
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History Against Barrera In Rematch With Pacquiao
How could a fighter suffer the worst beating of his career on November 15th 2003. And a year later on November 27th 2004, come back and defeat his most bitter and fierce…
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HBO Contracts: A Wolf In Sheep?s Clothing
Over the last few month?s it?s been reported that former WBO Heavyweight Champ Wladimir Klitschko may be fighting on Showtime later this year. As we all know, HBO has either exercised their…
