Michael Rosenthal
557 articles · SignOnSanDiego.com
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Mayorga has big plans to go with big mouth
Ricardo Mayorga took time out from his training for his fight against future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto to call out Manny Pacquiao. ?This is the fight,? he said on a conference…
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Donaire-Moreno matchup appears likely
Nonito Donaire said after he stopped Fernando Montiel that he wants to unify the bantamweight titles. Many observers thought he would go after the winner of the fight between IBF champ Joseph…
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Weekend Review: Rios’ epic knockout
BIGGEST WINNER Brandon Rios: One characteristic all great fighters must have is the ability to overcome adversity, to stare possible defeat in the face, persevere and ultimately triumph. Rios proved against Miguel…
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Berto dismisses criticism of decision to fight Ortiz
Andre Berto dismissed criticism of his decision to defend his WBC welterweight title against Victor Ortiz, who will be moving up from junior welterweight for the April 16 fight. Promoter Bob Arum…
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Khan excited about Bradley but not overlooking McCloskey
LOS ANGELES ? Amir Khan said he?s excited about the prospect of fighting Timothy Bradley but won?t be lured into overlooking Paul McCloskey, his opponent on April 16 in Manchester, England. Khan…
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Donaire enters Top 10 of Rosenthal, Fischer
Welcome aboard, Nonito. Michael Rosenthal and Doug Fischer, Co-Editors of RingTV.com, have for the first time included Nonito Donaire in the Top 10 lists they submited as members of Yahoo! Sports' voting…
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Vargas happy to be part of Mayweather boxing family
Jessie Vargas had the good sense at 8 years old and living in a rough section of Las Vegas to seek lessons in self defense. He had the good fortune of living…
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Weekend Preview: Acosta-Rios and much more
THURSDAY JESSE VARGAS vs. CRISTIAN FAVELA Rounds / weight class: 8 rounds / junior welterweights Location: Club Nokia, Los Angeles Television: Fox Sports Net; RingTV.com (live stream) The backdrop: Vargas (13-0, 7…
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Guerrero enters Katsidis fight with clear mind
Robert Guerrero is finally in a good place. The former three-time titleholder had a terrific 2010, during which he beat Joel Casamayor, Vicente Escobedo and journeyman Roberto Arrieta to become one of…
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Breaking news: Pascal, Michel reach agreement on Hopkins rematch
Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, said he has been informed that Jean Pascal and promoter Yvon Michel have agreed on terms for a rematch with Bernard Hopkins on May 21.…
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Donaire still enjoying the moment
Nonito Donaire was still in a blissful fog two days after his chilling second-round knockout of Fernando Montiel on Saturday in Las Vegas, not even certain that it really happened. The new…
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Weekend Review: In awe of Donaire
BIGGEST WINNER Nonito Donaire: I don?t want to compare Donaire to countryman Manny Pacquiao, which might be the inclination of many after his breathtaking second-round knockout of Fernando Montiel on Saturday in…
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Donaire delivers Pacquiao-like second-round KO
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao no longer has a monopoly on astounding performances by Filipino fighters. Nonito Donaire made sure of that with one monstrous left hook to the head of Fernando…
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Montiel-Donaire: Can’t-miss drama
LAS VEGAS ? Ask an expert who he believes will win the Fernando Montiel-Nonito Donaire fight on Saturday and he or she will probably sigh before serving up an answer with minimal…
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Mexico vs. Philippines: A growing rivalry
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao has had many accomplishments in his career. One, according to Fernando Montiel, is single handedly creating a rivalry between two countries. Pacquiaio, the pride of the Philippines,…
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Donaire prepares for Montiel with family rift hovering over him
Nonito Donaire isn?t the first fighter to experience the damaging effect money can have on relationships, even with those supposedly closest to you. Successful people in general often discover friends and family…
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Donaire prepares for Montiel with family rift hovering over him
Nonito Donaire isn?t the first fighter to experience the damaging effect money can have on relationships, even with those supposedly closest to you. Successful people in general often discover friends and family…
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Breaking News: Bradley, Khan take first step toward showdown
A title-unification fight between Timothy Bradley and Amir Khan on July 23 on HBO is a step closer to reality, according to Gary Shaw, Bradley?s co-promoter. Shaw said he and Richard Schaefer…
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Breaking news: Berto, Ortiz reach agreement
Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz have agreed to fight on April 16 in the U.S. as part of a television doubleheader with the Amir Khan-Paul McCloskey, which will take place in the…
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Weekend Review: Problems with Mosley’s credibility
MOST HONEST Alex Ariza: Manny Pacquiao and Co. have done their duty in news conferences by insisting that the Filipino icon?s fight against Shane Mosley on May 7 in Las Vegas will…
