Doug Fischer
504 articles · MaxBoxing.com
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Readers say Erik Morales had the “Comeback of the Year” in 2011
By Doug Fischer
The year of 2011, which featured many notable comebacks, reminded boxing fans to never completely write off a fighter, especially one as valiant as Erik Morales. The 35-year-old Mexican legend was the…
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Readers vote Gary Russell Jr. the “Prospect of the Year” for 2011
By Doug Fischer
RingTV.com readers overwhelmingly voted Gary Russell Jr. the Prospect of the Year for 2011, recognizing the 23-year-old featherweight?s considerable ability and also affirming the perks of having the right connections in boxing.…
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Readers vote Roberto Garcia the “Trainer of the Year” for 2011
By Doug Fischer
Roberto Garcia was a hell of a fighter, but the former junior lightweight titleholder may already be a better trainer. Fans clearly recognize Garcia?s coaching talent as indicated by his razor-thin selection…
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Reader’s vote Salido’s TKO of Lopez the “Upset of the Year” for 2011
By Doug Fischer
It was a controversial year for boxing, and Golden Boy Promotions in particular, with several of its fighters involved in questionable decisions. Amir Khan, Abner Mares, Victor Ortiz, Bernard Hopkins and Floyd…
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Readers vote Pacquiao-Marquez III the “Event of the Year” for 2011
By Doug Fischer
RingTV.com readers voted the third bout between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, which took place on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, to be the ?Event of the…
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Readers vote Pacquiao-Marquez III the “Robbery of the Year” for 2011
By Doug Fischer
There were worse decisions than Manny Pacquiao?s majority decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez in 2011, but none were as high-profile as their third bout. The result of Pacquiao-Marquez III was perceived…
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Ortiz, Berto unsatisfied with first fight, want to do better in rematch
By Doug Fischer
LOS ANGELES ? Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto say they don?t make New Year?s resulotions, but if the two welterweight contenders did it?s clear after a recent press conference for their anticipated…
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Dougie’s Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
THE GRAND FINALE IS HERE Hey Dougie, Massively looking forward to the final of the Super Six tournament between Andre Ward and Carl Froch, just wanted to pick your brains with a…
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Dougie’s MASSIVE Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
GREAT NIGHT OF BOXING Hi Dougie, I've been following your column for quite some time now, and this is the first time I actually summoned enough courage to write you. I hope…
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Head to head: Khan vs. Peterson
By Doug Fischer
When: Saturday, Dec. 10 Where: Washington, D.C. TV: HBO, 6:45 p.m. PT / 9:45 p.m. ET Weight: Junior welterweight (140 pounds) Title(s) at stake: Khan?s WBA and IBF junior welterweight titles Also…
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Dougie’s Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
BEST NIGHT OF FIGHTS All I can really say is, this was the best night of fights THAT I CAN REMEMBER IN YEARS. I enjoyed every single fight tonight. Anselmo ?Chemito? Moreno…
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Dougie’s Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
COTTO-MARGARITO II Hey Doug, hope all is well, Looking forward to the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. I don?t object to Max Kellerman calling the first fight a ?modern classic?…
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Burgos emerges as jr. lightweight and featherweight player after Cruz victory
By Doug Fischer
Juan Carlos Burgos surprised a lot of fans with his impressive majority decision victory over Luis Cruz on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight on Nov. 12. Cruz, an…
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Dougie’s Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
PACMAN VS. JMM I've watched this 3 times... two words? "competitive loss" for JMM. He did just enough to not look outclassed. Sorry. No way he won. While he may not have…
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Dougie’s Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
QUICK POINTS Sup Doug 1. Not gonna say much about the decision for the Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao fight. I think enough has been said. I had Marquez winning, btw. What I…
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Dougie’s Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
Short and sweet on this one. Just a few thoughts on the loss of Joe Frazier. I am old enough that I was able to see Joe fight several times on TV.…
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Dougie’s Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
THE BEAUTY OF BOXING Fights like James Kirkland vs Alfredo Angulo are why boxing is the best sport one earth. I'm stumbling to find where this ranks in boxing history, but the…
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Mora stops Flores, calls out Martinez
By Doug Fischer
Sergio Mora has another shot at a major world title in his sights after an easy seventh-round stoppage of former title challenger Jose ?Shibata? Flores in a Solo Boxeo Tecate main event…
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Weekend Preview: Martirosyan returns on Saturday
By Doug Fischer
The backdrop: Blanco (6-0, 2 KOs), an amateur star from Venezuela, gets some much-needed exposure with this Fight Night Club main event. The 25-year-old boxer, who is trained by Robert Garcia in…
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Former contender Hector Lopez passes away at age 44
By Doug Fischer
Former junior welterweight contender Hector Lopez was found dead in his Mexico City home yesterday, the victim of heart failure due to an apparent drug overdose, RingTV.com has learned. He was 44.…