Dylan Hernandez
34 articles · Los Angeles Times
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Column: Manny Pacquiao was hit by reality after bruising loss, and he handled it with dignity
LAS VEGAS — An assembly line of mediocre opponents kept alive the fantasy in recent years, but reality became inescapable for Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night. He was old. What was made…
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Commentary: This must be Manny Pacquiao’s final fight, or else he risks devastating humiliation
LAS VEGAS — The familiar voice came from somewhere off-camera, with Manny Pacquiao’s longtime publicist offering a playful rebuttal to a line I’ve recycled several times in recent years. “Boxing isn’t dead!”…
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Column: The Philippines’ rich boxing history, revived by Manny Pacquiao, shines at Olympics
TOKYO — As her opponent sobbed nearby in her coach’s arms, Nesthy Petecio remained in the ring and tugged on her left shoulder strap to draw attention to the Philippines flag on…
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Column: Canelo Alvarez is the king of boxing’s wait class
LAS VEGAS ? Dwayne Johnson, the actor and former professional wrestler who performs under the moniker The Rock, appeared on the arena?s oversized video screens with what looked like a title belt…
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Column: Has Canelo Alvarez overestimated the interest fans have in a Sergey Kovalev fight?
LAS VEGAS ? Less than half of the seats were occupied in the part of the MGM Grand Garden Arena that was open. The fans who were there were noticeably lacking in…
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Column: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter is an appetizer to a main course that may never get served
Before the news conference descended into the kind of contrived chaos for which boxing is known, a reporter in attendance overcame a personal crisis of his own. He found his misplaced wallet.…
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Why shouldn?t we worry about Manny Pacquiao boxing at age 40? God, he says
Manny Pacquiao leaned over the glass table. ?Are you OK?? he asked. Walking into what felt like a house party before 9 a.m. was a shock to the system. There were close…
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Canelo Alvarez insults Daniel Jacobs’ mother as weigh-in gets physical, then personal
Decry the lack of class. Condemn the vulgarity. Go ahead and accuse Canelo Alvarez of acting. Just don?t question whether Alvarez?s words Friday afternoon were necessary. They absolutely were. ?I?m going to…
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Canelo Alvarez’s footwork and evolution as a fighter will be tested by Daniel Jacobs
The videos are there for everyone to see. Of Canelo Alvarez?s head snapped back by a jab. Of Alvarez catching a power punch flush on the face. Of Alvarez desperately lunging forward…
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Daniel Jacobs faces Canelo Alvarez to prove he’s the world’s best middleweight
If the object was to sell the upcoming fight, and the upcoming fight only, the words that escaped Daniel Jacobs? mouth last month were counterproductive. Asked for his thoughts on the draw…
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Mikey Garcia?s pursuit of boxing immortality could take him into dangerous territory
As his older brother wrapped his hands for a training session in their Riverside gymnasium, Mikey Garcia imagined a boxing fan in the distant future naming the greatest fighters in history. Muhammad…
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A jawing news conference is better than anything Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder can do inside of the ring
A similar story was told a couple of months ago, and it probably wasn?t true to begin with, but this was boxing. Reality was optional. ?I went down the street yesterday and…
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Oscar De La Hoya urges Canelo Alvarez to not make the mistake he did against Felix Trinidad
Canelo Alvarez has to knock out Gennady Golovkin in their rematch Saturday night. So said Oscar De La Hoya. De La Hoya?s choice of words was curious, if not downright bizarre, considering…
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He’s funny, provocative and the reason Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez want to destroy each other
How is it possible for Canelo Alvarez to ingest contaminated meat in Mexico when his trainers are literally butchers? ?They own meat markets,? Abel Sanchez said. How can Alvarez claim to be…
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There’s a no-duh reason ? think money ? for Gennady Golovkin-Canelo Alvarez rematch
Ultimately, it was about the money. In boxing, it always is. Or, as Floyd Mayweather Jr. once reminded a television audience, ?I?m a prize fighter. That?s what I?m supposed to fight for,…
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Camps of Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin trade verbal jabs over ‘Mexican style’ boxing
To be described as Mexican in style or temperament is generally accepted as a compliment in boxing, as the term has become synonymous with courage. Of course, the cousin of bravery is…
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Los Angeles once again proves it is boxing’s spiritual center
More striking than the size of the crowd was the noise it produced. As Mikey Garcia walked to the boxing ring to take on Robert Easter Jr., the fans at Staples Center…
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With Mikey Garcia in his prime, time is now for fans to pay attention
There?s nothing like a major fight in Las Vegas. The opening bell unleashes the flood of anticipation that built up over the preceding week on crowded casino floors and a circus-style weigh-in.…
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Canelo Alvarez can start repairing his reputation with Gennady Golovkin rematch
If Canelo Alvarez doesn't already know, someone should inform him: His reputation is in a state of disrepair. Whatever the reality, the common perception is that he lost to middleweight champion Gennady…
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Boxing wastes marquee weekend to grab a whole lot of attention
The highest-profile fight of Vanes Martirosyan's 13-year professional boxing career materialized not because of a victory over another ranked opponent, but because of a failed drug test. Not his. Canelo Alvarez's. Only…