Scott Mallon
11 articles · The Sweet Science
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The Sweet Science P4P Rankings for Asia
There are claims that boxing is dying. Hogwash. The heavyweight division isn’t the only division in boxing and 2007 promises to be a banner year in boxing; especially for boxers hailing from…
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Singwancha Wins Fair and Square
It was a rarity; a Filipino, Juanito Rubillar, who could truly fight, was coming to Thailand to face ex-champion Wandee Singwancha. What made it even rarer was the fight was for a…
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What’s Going On In Asia?
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam has been ordered by the WBC to make his mandatory defense against current WBC International champion and number one contender Monelisi Myekeni of South Africa. The long-awaited bout with Jorge…
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Post-fight Press Conference with Team Marquez
Not many gave Chris John a chance of retaining his title against Juan Manuel Marquez. The Mexican warrior had the edge in big-fight experience and was thought to be the more technically…
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Chatchai Sasakul – Question and Answer
He’s gone by many names - Chatchai Dutchboy Gym, Chatchai Krating Daeng Gym and now Chatchai Singwancha. He defeated Russian-born, Japanese-based fighter Yuri Arbachakov in 1995 handing him the only loss of…
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Boxing in Asia – Fight Results and More
Pornsawan (Krating Daeng Gym) Porpramook vs. Johan Wahyudi Thai fighters are often accused of facing soft opposition while fighting inside their country. Pornsawan Porpramook’s fight with Johan Wahyudi of Indonesia demonstrated the…
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Borneo Showcase; Chris John vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
“We know Juan Manuel Marquez was not at fault, but the champion has the responsibility to defend. What are we supposed to do? We expect the champion to do his mandatory and…
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Stop The Insanity – Enough is Enough
Champion - Superior to all others, one that is clearly superior, holding first place or prize. Who's the heavyweight champion of the world? Ask this question – most people haven’t a clue.…
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Boxing in Thailand What’s the Deal?
For as long as boxing has been around, there have always been set-ups; that is, fights against tomato cans. Some fights are between decent fighters and hapless wannabes with no chance in…
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Double Trouble Tonight
As a two-time boxing champion, matinee idol, singer and the hero to a nation, it’s difficult to fathom Manny Pacquiao (39-3-2, 30 KOs) would ever have much time alone, but during the…
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Boxing in Asia
Welcome to the premiere edition of Boxing in Asia, where each month The Sweet Science will preview, review and examine the oft-forgotten Asian boxing scene. The lighter weight categories are chockfull of…
