James Slater
100 articles · EastSideBoxing.com
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Four Months And Four Mega-Fights Left In 2008 – Which Showdown Are YOU Looking Forward To Most?
There are exactly four months remaining of the year 2008, and we have four more genuine mega-fights left in the year before we say hello to 2009. In October, we have the…
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As Marco Antonio Barrera Signs Five Year Deal With Don King, We Ask – Should Barrera Even Fight Again!?
As has been reported on ESPN.com, former three-weight world champion and proven great Marco Antonio Barrera has signed a five year deal with promoter extraordinaire Don King. This news has come as…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya Official
First of all, the fight was merely a much ridiculed possibility. Then the likelihood of the showdown actually taking place began to gather serious momentum, only for the match-up to appear to…
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With Pacquiao (Probably) Out – Who Now For De La Hoya; Roy Jones, Shane Mosley, Vernon Forrest, Sergio Mora?
With talks for a much discussed Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao currently at a standstill, a number of alternate names are being bandied around as possibilities for "The Golden Boy's" farewell fight…
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Trainer Hector Roca Says Pacquiao Has “Better Than 60-Percent” Chance Of Beating De La Hoya
Vastly experienced boxing trainer Hector Roca, of Gleason's Gym Fame, has gone on record as saying Manny Pacquiao has a better than average chance of beating Oscar De La Hoya, should the…
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De La Hoya Vs. Pacquiao At 147 Pounds – Could It Really Happen In December?
It seems there is a very strong chance Oscar De La Hoya's farewell opponent could be none other than Manny Pacquiao after all. This fight, which has been spoken of as a…
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Marco Antonio Barrera – What Does His Future Hold, Will He Fight Again, And Is He Leaving Golden Boy?
October 2007 rematch with Manny Pacquiao. Losing for a second time to "Pac-Man," this time via unanimous decision as opposed to the 11th round TKO he suffered at the hands of Pacquiao…
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Manny Pacquiao-Edwin Valero – A Lightweight Hagler-Hearns?
With the Manny Pacquiao-Edwin Valero fight now up on BoxRec as taking place on November 8th (venue still to be announced, but Texas being a frontrunner), we can look forward to a…
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Manny Pacquiao-Edwin Valero Next?
A fighter doesn't get too long to celebrate a win before talk turns to his next fight these days. Fortunately, Manny Pacquaio is a warrior who doesn't seem to mind. Willing to…
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As He Destroys David Diaz, Manny Pacquiao Solidifies His Position As Pound-For-Pound #1
Manny Pacquiao never put a foot, or a glove, wrong last night at The Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Utterly dominating the game but out-classed David Diaz for almost every second of…
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Bobby Pacquiao Scheduled To Return In August – Against Decho Bankluaygym In Cebu City
Now that he has recovered from the wicked body shot unbeaten Urbano Antillon stopped him inside a single round with back in March, Bobby Pacquiao is set to get back in the…
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As He Follows Pacquiao’s Lead And Moves Up To Lightweight – Can Juan Manuel Marquez Beat Joel Casamayor?
It is interesting that following their terrific fight at super-featherweight back in March, both the winner, Manny Pacquiao and the very close loser, Juan Manuel Marquez, chose to make the move up…
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Two Key Dates Announced By Golden Boy – Haye To Fight November 29th, De La Hoya December 6th
Golden Boy Promotions have announced the dates for two of boxing's most anticipated bouts. According to a news article on Setanta Sports, heavyweight David Haye, who is now ranked at number 5…
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Oscar De La Hoya – “One More And That’s It!”
Originally, Oscar De La Hoya was going to have three fights is this, his final year in boxing. Oscar had the Steve Forbes "tune-up" bout as planned in May, he was then…
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Life In The Old Dogs Yet, As Larios And Espadas Junior Win Big Fights In Mexico
Two Mexican warriors thought to have seen better days earned somewhat surprising victories in Quintana Roo, Mexico last night. Former world champions Oscar Larios and Guty Espadas Jnr won by stoppage -…
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Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz – Can “Pac-Man” Score A KO?
The best way a fighter can make a statement when he moves into a new weight class is by wining via an impressive KO when he makes his move. This is exactly…
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Mike Tyson – “I Just Want A Different Life Now”
It seems the chances of former heavyweight king Mike Tyson returning to the ring are smaller than ever right now. And while most fans will no doubt see this as a good…
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Fields And Barrett Meet On Pacquiao-Diaz Card
On the under-card of the massively intriguing June 28th lightweight battle between David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao, there is an also quite interesting heavyweight clash. The huge Tye Fields takes what is…
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The Rejuvenated Joel Casamayor Calls Out Manny Pacquiao
It seems like everyone wants to fight Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao right now. With everyone from David Diaz, Ricky Hatton and even Oscar De La Hoya being mentioned as future opponents for…
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Manny Pacquiao – Oscar De La Hoya In November?
According to a recent article in the Philippines Daily Enquirer, in which Manny Pacquiao's business manager, Eric Pineda was giving an interview, Pac-Man will fight "The Golden Boy" himself, Oscar De La…
