Lee Cleveland
489 articles · Fight Saga
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Manny Pacquiao and PEDs: What happened to the KO monster?
Manny Pacquiao recently reminded fans he's a small welterweight who has been defeating naturally bigger, rangier foes who can handle his power better than fighters in lower weight classes. Despite looking sensational…
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Manny Pacqiuao vs Tim Bradley 3 PPV: 8 reasons why it may be headed for disastrous returns
No one seems to be talking about the third meeting between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley which will take place April 9. This is looking bad. Really bad. No wonder HBO, at…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Gennady Golovkin? ‘Money May’ would comeback in a heartbeat if…
What prompts a ridiculously-rich legendary fighter to come out of retirement to face the best? Is it the money? Let's face it, money plays a role. Hence, ridiculously wealthy boxing legends don't…
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Timothy Bradley: Ex trainer says PacMan owns Tim
Perhaps their break-up wasn't cordial after all. Joel Diaz, who mentored Tim Bradley for nearly the latter's entire boxing career, slammed his former pupil earlier this week. When asked to give his…
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Canelo vs Khan undercard to feature David Lemieux vs Glen Tapia
Canadian middleweight and former title-holder David Lemieux will likely face hard-nosed Glen Tapia on May 7 on the Canelo vs Khan undercard. "Frankie Gomez is going to fight Mauricio Herrera, and then…
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Canelo Alvarez vs Amir Khan: Was the Brit’s true height a real whammy to Canelo & Co?
Many are dismissing Amir Khan's (31-3, 19 KO) chances of defeating - or evening competing - with middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs), citing their presumed size difference. But once the…
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Pacquiao vs Bradley 3 Prediction: Top trainer sees a surprise KO
Was Tim Bradley the right choice? Although Manny has (unofficially) defeated Bradley twice, some insist Tim is too dangerous for the 37 year old PacMan who will have not fought in over…
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Miguel Cotto: Next fight against James Kirkland?
Will the heavy-handed James Kirkland (32-2, 28 KO) win the Miguel Cotto Sweepstakes? According to BoxingScene's Steve Kim, James is now a formidable next-fight candidate. "I turned it over to Eric Gomez…
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Manny Pacquiao: Why Pacquiao vs Bradley 3 will be one of his biggest challenges
Unfortunately for fight legend Manny Pacquiao, he, unlike Floyd Mayweather, chose a difficult opponent for his presumed swan song. Tim Bradley is a motivated, hungry top 10 pound-for-pound fighter in his prime…
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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez: Why he enjoys negotiation leverage over all middleweights
Life isn't fair, inside or outside the ring. Although the WBC has ordered middleweight champions Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin to meet by the end of 2016, Canelo vs GGG may…
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Juan Manuel Marquez vs Terence Crawford: Age vs Youth on Tap?
For the last 22 months, future Hall of Famer Juan Manuel Marquez (56-7-1, 40 KO) has been in limbo about his future in boxing. Will Marquez retire? ... Or will the 42…
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Tim Bradley: Who’s Next After Manny Pacquiao?
Win or lose to Manny Pacquiao on April 9, Tim Bradley appears to have a few stellar next fight options ahead. A win or a respectable loss for Bradley, a former two-time…
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Floyd Mayweather: Angry ‘Money’ Unleashes Brutal Firestorm on Critics
Although retired, fight legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. (49-0, 26KO) still has unfinished business... With his critics. Earlier this week, the all-time great dubbed 'Money' had some choice words for his critics, many…
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Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez: Why Its Probably a No Go for 2016
Don?t be surprised if Canelo vs Golovkin, arguably the biggest fight in boxing, doesn?t happen in 2016, despite the WBC?s edict and the wishes of fight fans. The good news is Canelo…
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Miguel Cotto to Face Ruslan Provodnikov Next, Not Juan Manuel Marquez?
Perhaps multiple division world champion and future first ballot hall of famer Miguel Cotto will temporarily sidestep Juan Manuel Marquez for Ruslan Provodnikov? According to BoxingScene, promoters for both fighters have discussed…
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Amir Khan: “Mayweather, Pacquiao and Garcia scared to fight,” Warns Canelo
According to a recent report by TMZ, boxing star Amir Khan insists he would have fought Floyd Mayweather for free. Khan, who faces former Mayweather foe Canelo Alvarez in May, recently told…
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Canelo Alvarez vs Amir Khan Prediction: ‘Ref Should Prepare for Unnecessary Punishment’
Retired Hall of Fame referee and expert boxing analyst, Joe Cortez, who has been the third man in the ring for over 170 title fights, believes Amir Khan is headed for an…
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Miguel Cotto vs Juan Manuel Marquez: 6 Reasons Why It Will Happen
Last month, there was a lot of buzz about the possibility of a fight between legends at the presumed end of their respective careers. Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KO) vs Juan Manuel…
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Pacquiao vs Bradley 3: WBO to Give Winner Special Love
When arguably the world's two best welterweights clash on April 9, a major world title will not be at stake. Why?After Floyd Mayweather captured the WBO title by defeating Manny Pacquiao last…
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Canelo vs Khan Prediction: Trainer Makes Suprise Forecast?
Many are dismissing Amir Khan's (31-3, 19 KO) chances to defeat middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs) on May 7, including fighters Paul Malignaggi and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. But Khan's…