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Blame Lakers; a pitch for Hermie?s son, Andy
By Al S. Mendoza, Manila Standard Today, Mon, 21 May 2012
THE Los Angeles Lakers led by seven with seconds left in Game 2 and yet, they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Although the Lakers took Game 3 to cut the gap to 2-1, they lost Game 4 yesterday in a virtual photocopy of the Game 2 setback.
They were up 96-90 with minutes left to play in Game Read Full Story >>>Andre Ward vs. Chad Dawson - Yes!
By Charles Saunders, Boxscorenews.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
In a time when matchups between boxing?s best are either not happening (See Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr.) or falling through (see Lamont Peterson-Amir Khan II), it is heartening to see one that is on the verge of being signed and sealed. Super Six and super-middleweight champion Andre Ward an Read Full Story >>> 2012 Knockout Of The Year Candidate: Mikkel Kessler Vs. Allan Green
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Mon, 21 May 2012
We'll be talking about this knockout around the end of the year when reviewing 2012 finalists, I expect -- light heavyweight Allan Green going to sleep Saturday off Mikkel Kessler's crunching left hook. Back in 2005, Green was the man delivering the Knockout of the Year, against Jaidon Codrington. I Read Full Story >>> Denver hurdles last obstacle for title shot
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 21 May 2012
Denver Cuello (right) and manager Aljoe Jaro
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MANILA, Philippines - Living up to his newly dubbed ring sobriquet ?The Animal,? Denver Cuello looked beastly in devouring No. 1 contender Ganigan Lopez of Mexico in two rounds before a partisan crowd at the Antiguo Palenque de la Feria, Cela Read Full Story >>> Tim Bradley reflects on his Faceoff with Pacquiao, says fans will like 24/7
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
On Saturday, May 12th, HBO showcased their latest Faceoff segment, focusing on the June 9th fight between welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated titlist Timothy Bradley. Flank Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Bradley 24/7 Recap: Identifying Differences
By Nick Tylwalk, Opposing Views, Mon, 21 May 2012
This special edition of 24/7 begins by contrasting Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley, both in location and the trappings of their day-to-day lives.
We flash back to the official announcement of the fight, with Manny saying it will be a tough fight and Tim stating that he was coming to win. Bradl Read Full Story >>> TIMOTHY BRADLEY: MORE THAN JUST A LIVE UNDERDOG?
By Luke Moore, FightHype.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
There will be plenty who think Bradley will get dominated come fight night against the best (depending on who you speak to) fighter in the world. Not this writer. Despite being an honorary member of the Pacquiao fan club, it does not make me blind to his misgivings. Make no bones about it, Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> The Price of Immortality
By Martin Wade, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
We live in funny times. It seems the more worthless the dollar becomes, the more we talk about it. It?s no wonder a guy (Mitt Romney) who plays ?Three-Card Monty? with millions of jobs (and dollars) coined the phrase ?culture of envy.? I can?t recall shows about it while growing up, nor did rappers Read Full Story >>> Victor Ortiz: These Guys Ask For Tests, Then Get Busted!
By Phil D. Jay, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
Victor Ortiz has spoken exclusively to World Boxing News about the recent publicity surrounding Andre Berto?s failed drug test as the Californian searches for a new opponent for the Showtime televised event on June 23rd in Los Angeles.
The former WBC welterweight champions were due to rematch nex Read Full Story >>> Demolition Man: David Price Obliterates Sam Sexton, Readies Himself For Blast-Off Onto World Stage
By Andrew Harrison, The Queensberry Rules, Mon, 21 May 2012
Heavyweight David Price laid waste to another member of the fair-to-middling domestic guard at home in the Aintree Equestrian Centre on Saturday, flattening an overawed Sam Sexton umpteen times before finishing him with a splat in round 4. Merseyside?s first ever British heavyweight boss, Price mark Read Full Story >>> GABUCO WINS RP?S FIRST WOMEN?S WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
Light flyweight Josie Gabuco has become the first Filipino to win a gold medal at the Women?s World Championships in boxing in Qinhuangdao, China.
Gabuco who went down from flyweight to light flyweight scored a pulsating v Read Full Story >>> MANCIO RETAINS PHIL. LT. FLYWEIGHT TITLE
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2012
Mandaue City ? Philippine light flyweight champion Jerson Mancio of the ALA Gym stopped Charlie Cabilla of Bukidnon in the fifth round for a successful first title defense at the Mandaue City Plaza Square Sunday night.
Read Full Story >>> CUELLO-SINGWANGCHA HEAPS PRAISES FROM MEXICAN MEDIA AND FANS
By Chito Yu Katangkatang, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
Denver Cuello-Singwangcha's recent two round demolition has made him a mainstream boxing star in Mexico. According to Hector Zapari of Canelo Promotions, " Denver is a ruthless warrior. Mexicans love total ring action and ev Read Full Story >>> Floyd Sr. on the Peterson-Khan fallout, Mayweather-Cotto, Pacquiao-Bradley, more
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
There has been a lot of confusion taking place in the sport of boxing over the recent failed drug tests coming from Lamont Peterson and Andre Berto. Each man was set for an intriguing rema Read Full Story >>> BLACKOUT DURING TITLE FIGHT ENABLES TOMLINSON TO RETAIN HIS IBO TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
In a bizarre incident, a blackout during the IBO super featherweight title defense of Australia?s Will Tomlinson against Daniel Ruiz of Mexico at the Pavilion in Melbourne enabled the Aussie to retain his title even though the fight didn't go the full twelve rounds.
Tomlinson was declared the Read Full Story >>> FARENAS: "MY ONLY WAY TO WIN IS TO KNOCKOUT UCHIYAMA"
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
Michael Farenas is on his way to Baguio City to commence his training camp for the biggest fight of his career, to challenge WBA 130 lbs champion Takashi Uchiyama. Farenas will train at the famous Pacquiao training den Shape Up Boxi Read Full Story >>> ORCOLLO WINS US OPEN 10-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
Dennis Orcollo reinforced his position as the Philippines top pool player and among the very best in the world when he won the US Open 10-Ball Championships at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Sunday morning Manila Time.
Pool patron Perry Mariano who heads Bugsy Promotions where Orcollo Read Full Story >>> Bonus photos: A closer look at HBO's 24/7 Road to Pacquiao-Bradley
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
On Saturday night, HBO debuted 24/7 Road to Pacquiao-Bradley ahead of the June 9th pay-per-view event between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten titlist Timothy Bradley. Pacqui Read Full Story >>> Bradley Has More Than A Fighting Chance
By Jason Petock, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sun, 20 May 2012
The upcoming bout between Timothy ?Desert Storm? Bradley 28-0 (12) and Manny ?Pac Man? Pacquiao 54-3-2 (38) for the WBO Welterweight strap, scheduled for June 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, hasn?t received the type of media buzz leading up to this fight that was clearly the case for Pacquiao?s n Read Full Story >>> Gays to Pacman: Let's Talk
By Roy C. Mabasa, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 20 May 2012
MANILA, Philippines - It seems the apology of boxing champion and Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao to the gay community has not been accepted.
Various organizations serving Asian and Filipino American lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) community in the United States, instead called for a more Read Full Story >>>
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