James Slater
100 articles · EastSideBoxing.com
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There Are A Number Of Candidates For 2008’s F.O.T.Y – But Picking The Year’s #1 Master Class Is Easy!
Right about now, fans will be reading various people's choices for 2008's best of the year, boxing-wise. You know the stuff - this or that writer, or this or that publication, gives…
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Don’t Laugh, But If George Foreman Came Back Now, Could He Beat Valuev!?
There's absolutely no chance of it happening, but for last Saturday's awful fight that was only surpassed in the awful stakes by its decision, this writer would never bring it up -…
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“Boxing Is Dying,” Claims Joe Calzaghe, “It Is Hugely On The Up,” Says Sugar Ray Leonard
A few days back, unbeaten great Joe Calzaghe made a remark that a number of people didn't like. Stating that boxing was on the way down and very much a dying sport,…
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Hatton’s Lawyer Says Arum Has Not Been In Contact Regarding Pacquiao Bout, But Mayweather Jr. Has Called For A Return!
The Manny Pacquiao/Ricky Hatton/Floyd Mayweather Junior story has taken yet another twist. First Hatton said he wanted very much to face Pacquiao, only to then worry when rumours circulated that Floyd Mayweather…
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Bob Arum Says Manny Pacquiao’s Days At 147 Are Over, Also Announces May Fight For “Pac-Man”
It seems Manny Pacquaio's days as a welterweight are over, for now at least, after just one bout at the weight. Hardly a shock, as the Filipino began his carer down at…
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Hatton Wants Pacquiao Next, Is Worried Mayweather Junior Will Beat Him To It
It seems just about every fighter currently operating anywhere from between the 135 to the 147-pound mark wants a piece of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. Lightweight rival from a great two fight…
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If Floyd Mayweather Junior Comes Back For Pacquiao, Will “Money” Box A Tune-Up Or Will He Go Straight For “Pac-Man?”
As early as the Monday after the Pacquiao-De La Hoya fight, the rumours were going around that unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Junior was looking to return to the ring for the first time…
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Manny Pacquiao – A True Modern Day Phenomenon!
What can one say about the incredible Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao except good things? Last night, in beating up and surely retiring for good fellow all-time great Oscar De La Hoya in what…
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Ricky Hatton Gives His Prediction On The De La Hoya-Pacquiao Fight – “Either Oscar By KO Inside 6, Or Manny On Points.”
Anybody whose anybody has given his or her prediction on tomorrow night's super-fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. Say what you will about the "dream match" being a possible…
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Promoter Bob Arum Defends De La Hoya-Pacquiao Clash, Fires Back At “Haters.”
Without a doubt, Saturday night's big Oscar De La Hoya Vs. Manny Pacquaio "Dream Fight" has received its share of criticism. A number of fans, and indeed experts, have moaned out loud…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Five Best Performances
As we head ever closer towards his "dream fight" with Oscar De La Hoya, this writer felt it appropriate to look at the five best ring performances put on by the great…
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Juan Manuel Lopez To Face Sergio Manuel Medina On De La Hoya-Pacquiao Card?
The fight has not been signed yet, but it looks very likely that unbeaten WBO super-bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez will make the second defence of his belt against tough Sergio Manuel…
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Oscar De La Hoya Vs. Ricky Hatton At Wembley Stadium Is Richard Schaefer’s “Dream”
The fight would, in no uncertain terms, be absolutely huge; and it could very well happen next year. What fight? A Ricky Hatton-Oscar De La Hoya showdown, that's what fight, to be…
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The Great Careers Of Shane Mosley And Oscar De La Hoya
Though both men are still fighting and may even add further to their greatness with another truly meaningful win or two, I thought it would be fun to look back at the…
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December 6th Is Going To Be One Huge Night Of Boxing – On Both Sides Of The Atlantic!
This coming December the 6th, fight fans are going to be spoilt for choice. Not only will one of the most intriguing, hotly debated and potentially thrilling fights of recent years take…
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Richard Schaefer – “The Money For Marquez-Pacquiao [III] Is There.”
Richard Schaefer - "The Money For Marquez-Pacquiao [III] Is There." Juan Manuel Marquezby James Slater - Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer is still hopeful a third fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel…
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What Would Be Most Shocking – Hatton Being KO’d By Malignaggi, Or De La Hoya Being KO’d By Pacquiao!?
Seeing the hitherto unthinkable thing happening in front of your very eyes in a boxing ring can cause a huge, never-to-be-forgotten, shock. Often it will be the sight of a once invincible…
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Now Who’s The Best Lightweight In The World?!
The lightweight division has seen some changes just lately. Juan Diaz, seen by many as the very best at 135, lost to Nate Campbell, who in turn declared he was #1 at…
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If Pacquiao Defeats De La Hoya Should He Be Rated Amongst All-Time Greats Robinson, Armstrong, Duran Etc?
Like the fight or not, it's happening in less than three months time and the bout will be a hugely watched event. The match-up I'm talking about, is, of course, Oscar De…
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Oscar De La Hoya Confirms Floyd Mayweather Senior WILL Be In His Corner For The Pacquiao Fight, Also Says He Can Make 140 “Easily”
Despite word to the contrary, trainer Floyd Mayweather Senior WILL be working with Oscar De La Hoya when "The Golden Boy" faces Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao on December 6th. Despite being an extremely…
