Steve Kim
886 articles · MaxBoxing.com
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How Much is Too Much?
Starting this Saturday night and ending with the week of June 25, some of the most intriguing and high profile match-ups in boxing will take place. Manny Pacquiao battles Erik Morales this…
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For Pacquiao, It’s Three the Hard Way
In November of 2003, Manny Pacquiao would shock the boxing world with his thorough domination of Marco Antonio Barrera in San Antonio, Texas, stopping the highly regarded Mexican in 11 rounds. Six…
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A Day of Boxing in Los Angeles (Part I)
It's always a good thing when there's a big fight card in Los Angeles. Being that I live in the city, that means no four hour jaunts to Las Vegas via automobile…
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The Wild Card Becomes ‘Lil Manila’
On a sunny and warm Saturday afternoon in Hollywood, they slowly and surely trickle in. In all shapes, sizes, and ages, Filipinos have gathered at the Wild Card Boxing Club to see…
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Morales vs. Pacquiao, Not a Bad Plan B
Up until late last week it was assumed that Manny Pacquiao would be facing Juan Manuel Marquez on February 26th, in a rematch of their heated encounter from last April. But when…
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Agreement could put Golden Boy in a bind
Erik Morales will take on Manny Pacquiao on March 19 in a pay-per-view fight to be broadcast on HBO, sources said Sunday night. There had been much speculation as to who Pacquiao…
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A Fall Bakers Dozen
The leaves are beginning to turn and the days are getting shorter which means that autumn is upon us. But it's clear that the seasons have also changed in the game of…
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Marquez Hopes to Avoid the Taste of a Stale Sandwich
When Juan Manuel Marquez steps into the ring this Saturday night against Orlando Salido before the heavily anticipated match-up between Bernard Hopkins and Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand, he'll…
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Back to the Routine for Freddie Roach
After spending the better part of the summer on Planet Tyson at the Central Boxing Club in Phoenix, Arizona, Freddie Roach is now back to the familiar confines of his Wild Card…
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A Jumbled Baker’s Dozen
It's funny, every time you do a 'pound-for-pound' list people seem to deluge you with e-mails on just how flawed and unimportant these types of mythical rankings are. Well, if they're that…
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In and Out, Again (Part II)
8:13 PM- The crowd is still roaring as both men get set for the first bell, and the tension is thick. The first minute or so it looks like Marquez is in…
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In and Out, Again (Part I)
Since I did my first 'In and Out' column, detailing my day as a boxing scribe on April 10th, where I took the round trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in…
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Marquez Finally Gets His Chance at the Big Time
This Saturday night, IBF/WBA featherweight titlist Juan Manuel Marquez faces Manny Pacquiao in the main event of HBO's highly anticipated doubleheader at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez makes no bones…
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Pacquiao-Marquez and Other Random Thoughts
Every once in awhile a few things come to my noggin that I just have to get off my chest. Not anything earth shattering or too revealing, but just a few things…
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A 50-50 Fight
Now that we got all the heavyweights out of the way, we can turn our attention to some real fights. This Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao…
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Murad, Roach and Pacquiao reunited
Promoter Murad Muhammad swore that as long as he was working with featherweight king Manny Pacquiao that there was no way Freddie Roach would be in his corner ever again. Roach swore…
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Business as Usual for Bob Arum
JMM GETTING PAC MAN FEVER? Another issue that was discussed in the Time Warner offices was consummating a bout between Arum's featherweight Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao. "I met with Murad…
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The Murad Muhammad Chronicles: Toothless Tiger
The Final of a multi-part series. The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Boxing Reform Act which was approved by the Senate in 2000 with the strong backing of Sen. John McCain, the Chairman…
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The Murad Muhammad Chronicles: Razor Cuts
Part V of a multi-part series. Murad Muhammad was asked why he gave Manny Pacquiao this supposed $60,000 'bonus' in the wake of his fighter?s big win over Marco Antonio Barrera. The…
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The Murad Muhammad Chronicles: Tug of War
After spending the first six years of his professional career largely based in his home country of the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao and his management were prepared to spread their wings and come…
