Lee Cleveland
489 articles · Fight Saga
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Floyd Mayweather: Reach May Play a Factor Against ?lvarez
Although Canelo Alvarez is naturally bigger and slightly taller than Floyd Mayweather, some may be underestimating the pound-for-pound king's size advantage in one area. Reach. If the numbers on BoxRec and Showtime…
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Tommy ‘The Duke’ Morrison: A ‘Rocky’ Life But a Great Career
Tommy Morrison, a Top 10 heavyweight for the better part of 1991 to 1996 and unquestionably one of the most exciting fighters in that explosive decade, is gone. He was 44. According…
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Manny Pacquiao: Is the Fire Back?
You probably wouldn't want to be Brandon Rios come November 23rd. ... Or so it seems. Manny Pacquiao has had a pretty difficult time inside the ring the last 2 years and…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Andre Ward: It’s Likely – And Makes Sense
If Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (46-1-1, 32 KO) defeats Brian Vera (no easy task) on September 28, there's speculation he could face lineal super middleweight champion Andre Ward next. Moreover, WBA Middleweight…
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Amir Khan: A Warrior’s Heart – And a Pretty Decent Chin?
There's a misconception among fight fans Amir Khan is "chinny." Some now are even referring to him as Amir 'Chin' Khan, a supposed play on words for Amir 'King' Khan. (Main image…
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Roberto Duran, 62, to Face Jorge Castro in September
Fight legend Roberto Duran (103-16, 70 KOS) will step in the ring once again. His opponent will be 45 year old former WBA world champion Jorge "Locomotora" Castro (130-11-3, 90 KOS) of…
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Amir Khan vs Devon Alexander on December 7 in the Middle East?
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said Monday a deal had been finalized for boxer Amir Khan (28-3, 19 KOs) to face IBF Welteweight Champion Devon Alexander (25-1, 14 KO) on December…
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Pacquiao vs Rios | Is Brandon Really THAT Much Taller?
On November 23rd, fight legend Manny Pacquiao will get a stern test when he faces rising star Brandon Rios in Macau, China. According to BoxRec, Manny Pacquiao is listed at 5′ 6?″/169cm…
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Canelo ?lvarez: Punishing Sparring Partners?
Twenty-three year old Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (42-0-1, 30 KO), the current RING Magazine and WBC/WBA Jr Middleweight Champion is allegedly pummelling his sparring partners as he prepares for his September 14th showdown…
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Barker vs Geale: Scoring Controversy Brewing?
Barker vs Geale: The IBF Middleweight Title has changed hands. British Middleweight Darren Barker (26-1, 16 KOs) dethroned IBF Middleweight Champion Daniel Geale (29-2, 15 KOs) of Australia via split decision on…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Offers Excellent Reason for Fight Postponement?
As FightSaga reported earlier today, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32KOs) has opted to postpone his match against Brian Vera, originally scheduled for September 7th. The Reason: Chavez…
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Pacquiao vs Rios: Is Bob Arum Boxing’s Richard Nixon?
In 1972, United States President Richard Nixon visited the People's Republic of China (PRC) to open diplomatic relations between the two nations. The American president's historic visit and subsequent efforts indisputably ended…
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Marijuana: Can it Enhance Athletic Performance?
After his superfight loss to Sergio Martinez in 2012, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr tested positive for marijuana. And, as a result, the Mexican was fined and suspended for a year. So what…
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Mayweather vs Canelo | Alvarez’s Fight Plan Partially Shapped by Shane Mosley?
Who remembers May 1, 2010? Mayweather vs Mosley. On that day, Floyd Mayweather defeated Shane Mosley via a comfortable decision. But that wasn't the big story. What resonated from that bout was…
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Mayweather vs Canelo: Winner to Face Sergio Martinez?
WBC Middleweight Champion Sergio Martinez (51-2-2, 28KOs) insists he wants to face the winner of Mayweather vs Canelo. Does he have a preference? Answer: No, not really. However, the middleweight champion is…
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Juan Manuel Marquez vs Tim Bradley in Jeopardy Over Drug Testing?
Manny Pacquiao supporters may point to this and insist Juan Manuel Marquez's victory over PacMan last December was tainted. Apparently, WBO Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley and Mexican fight legend Juan Manuel Marquez…
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Canelo Alvarez | Would a Win Over Mayweather Give Him No.1 Pound-for-Pound Status?
To be the best you must be the best, right? When it comes to boxing and its mythical pound-for-pound list, the answer is both yes and no. Defeating 'the best' certainly merits…
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Mayweather vs Canelo: Winner to Receive One-of a-Kind ‘Gold’ Reward
The winner will receive a sweet 24 carat gold belt which will be presented by the WBC (World Boxing Council). On September 14, WBA Jr Middleweight Champion Floyd Mayweather vs face WBC…
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Broner vs Malignaggi: Stats, Facts & Highlights
The scores were 115-113 both ways and a much-criticized 117-111 in favor of Broner. The bout was televised live in the U.S. on Showtime. Both fighters talked plenty of smack before the…
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Broner vs Malignaggi: Time, Pre-Fight Stats & Facts
Broner vs Malignaggi is one of the biggest fights of the summer and its taking place tonight. Broner vs Malignaggi Time / Date: 9PM ET, 02:00 U.K./ June 22, 2013 9AM (Sunday)…