Ryan O'Hara
72 articles · Boxing Insider
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Timothy Bradley: I?ve been in there with Manny, Floyd was brilliant
By Ryan O'Hara
Former WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (31-1-1) was really captivated by what he saw from Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0) in his unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao (57-6-2) in their highly-anticipated fight…
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Ricky Hatton: Mayweather Sr?s Tactics Didn?t Work Against Pacquiao
By Ryan O'Hara
Former two-division world champion Ricky Hatton is questioning Floyd Mayweather Jr?s decision to be trained by his father for his upcoming super fight on May 2nd vs. Manny Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather Sr.…
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Guillermo Rigondeaux Denies UK Trip Rumors; Implies Manager Fired
By Ryan O'Hara
On April 13, WBA/WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux?s manager Gary Hyde spoke about his fighter?s future. Since the modern approach of calling out future opponents hasn?t panned out for the undefeated…
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Manny Pacquiao: The Killer Instinct Is There
By Ryan O'Hara
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao told reporters on Wednesday that he?s ?ready for the fight? against pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr, adding, ?We know already what we?re going to do.? For the…
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Mosley ?I was seriously hurt with Pacman. Mayweather has Ariza and Pacquiao doesn?t?
By Ryan O'Hara
Former three-division world champion Shane Mosley believes Manny Pacquiao will have to knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr. to have any shot at winning on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las…
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Amir Khan-Chris Algieri Will Not Be On Showtime
By Ryan O'Hara
Showtime decided to pass on televising the May 30 fight between WBC Silver welterweight champion Amir Khan and former WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri in New York. I?m actually very surprised…
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DeMarcus Corley ?This is a different Floyd. No talking. It?s time to go to work.?
By Ryan O'Hara
Former WBO junior welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley (42-22-1, 25 knockouts) has been employed as one of Floyd Mayweather Jr?s sparring partners to help him prepare for his May 2nd fight against Manny…
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Nacho Beristain Doesn?t Want Marquez To Wait For Mayweather-Pacquiao Winner
By Ryan O'Hara
Ignacio ?Nacho? Beristain, the long-time trainer of four-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez, is closing the curtain on the feasibility of his future Hall of Famer squaring off the ring again with…
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Garcia ?Pacquiao could beat him, Pacquiao is very fast, He throws a lot of punches?
By Ryan O'Hara
Over the course of his career as a trainer, Robert Garcia has had a slew of opportunities to train fighters against two of the best pound-for-pound fighters of this generation in Floyd…
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The Tangled Web Miguel Cotto Weaves Has Bob Arum on Defense
By Ryan O'Hara
WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto has been searching for an opponent ever since he tested the patience of former junior-middleweight titlist Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez. Vying for a 2 May bout against the…
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Ishe Smith Two Names On Hit List, Gennady Golovkin Or Miguel Cotto
By Ryan O'Hara
Erislandy Lara was the overwhelming favorite entering his ShoBox main event fight against former junior middleweight titlist Ishe Smith on 12 December 2014. At the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Lara substantiated…
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Paulie Malignaggi ?I think he?s dangerous for Mayweather and Pacquiao?
By Ryan O'Hara
WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) showed the boxing world that he is no fluke on 7 March in beating Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero in a dominating 12-round unanimous decision…
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Paul Williams ?I don?t want anybody to beat him[Mayweather]?
By Ryan O'Hara
Paul Williams used to be one of the most feared boxers in the world. Standing at 6 foot 1 and compressed into a 160 lb. Frame, Williams went on to become a…
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Deontay Wilder ?I am the guy that can beat Klitschko?
By Ryan O'Hara
Is there any man out there who can put an end to Wladimir Klitschko?s dominance of the heavyweight division? Klitschko (63-3, 53 Kos) has been atop the division for the past decade.…
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Peter Quillin: Pacquiao Needs to Prove he Can?t Lose Again
By Ryan O'Hara
On 4, September 2014, Peter Quillin vacated his WBO middleweight championship, a move that came into question as he gave up a career-high $1.4 million purse. In the end, the move backfired…
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Josesito Lopez ?I would give a slight advantage to Mayweather?
By Ryan O'Hara
Josesito Lopez takes on former welterweight world champion Andre Berto on 13 March as both are attempting to resurrect their careers after taking high-profile losses in recent history. Both will get a…
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Abner Mares ?Mayweather makes you fight his fight all the time,?
By Ryan O'Hara
After nearly six years, the pestilential nonsense between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will conclude inside the ring on 2 May at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Depending on who…
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David Lemieux ?Let?s see how he reacts when he starts getting hit.?[Mayweather]
By Ryan O'Hara
David Lemieux has won his past eight fights since losing back-to-back bouts against Marco Antonio Rubio and Joachim Alcine, respectively. Since those tough losses, Lemieux has rebounded to win seven of those…
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Keith Thurman Says a Fight Between Him and Floyd Mayweather Is a 50/50 Fight
By Ryan O'Hara
Keith Thurman is young and talented, but to his advantage, he?s also a hybrid boxer. The interim WBA welterweight champion has one of the most powerful left hooks in boxing and it…
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Khan-Alexander Prediction: Round by Round Analysis
By Ryan O'Hara
Amir Khan (29-3, 19 KO) will defend the WBC silver welterweight title against Devon Alexander (26-2, 14 KO) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout is stylistically intriguing and important…