?El Chocolatito? Comes to America
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
When Roman Gonzalez defends his WBA light flyweight title this Saturday night at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. against Roman Garcia Hirales, it will mark the second fight he?s had in the States. Back in October, he stopped Omar Soto in two rounds at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas after basing his career i  Read Full Story >>>

Chad Dawson must KO Bernard Hopkins to gain the attention and stature he craves
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Chad Dawson is one of those boxers whose face should be on billboards, whose name should be on the lips of even the most casual fans. If you like the fight game even a little bit, something about Dawson should appeal to you. If you value boxing ability, Dawson is your guy. The former light  Read Full Story >>>

Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson ?Once and for All? Fight Breakdown
By Nick Bellafatto, Diamond Boxing, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
As the Hopkins-Dawson rematch approaches this Saturday night, billed as ?Once and For All,? I believe that Dawson has a better chance this time around than I had concluded regarding their initial foray. And although in reality this is more a continuance of unfinished business rather than a rematch,   Read Full Story >>>

Angry Hopkins declares: "I'm the last of a (expletive) dying breed"
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
ATLANTIC CITY-- Bernard Hopkins gave a clear indication that he is in a fighting mood on Thursday in the Tiberius Room of Caesar's Hotel and Casino, where the 47-year-old RING light heavyweight champion closed a nearly 30-minute round-table interview with an obscenity-laced tirade focused on his box  Read Full Story >>>

Secret Ingredients: Bernard Hopkins Vs. Chad Dawson II Preview And Prediction
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Something strange happened on the way to this weekend's HBO rematch between light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, a battle of undeniable substance but wholly refutable style: People began to care. The first bout, which ended in a 2nd round no contest, lived down to every expect  Read Full Story >>>

"ONCE AND FOR ALL: HOPKINS VS. DAWSON" MEDIA ROUNDTABLE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012

Bernard Hopkins, WBC & Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion "I'm a throw back. I live in a time where it is so microwavable that there is no time to cook, season, chop or marinate any more. I'm the last  Read Full Story >>>

Exclusive photos: An inside look at Tim Bradley?s camp as he preps for Pacquiao
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012

Tim Bradley may find himself playing the role of a heavy underdog heading into his June 9th challenge for Manny Pacquiao?s WBO welterweight crown, yet the Palm Springs, Calif  Read Full Story >>>

North Versus South Clash In Baguio City Boxing Event
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012

Baguio City - It will be an encounter between fighters from the North and the South when a nine-bout boxing card unfolds Saturday night at the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) Gymnasium in La Trinidad, Beng  Read Full Story >>>

Patrick Hyland shooting to get where his Trainer Tracy Patterson has been
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
'Irish Invasion' May 12 in Poughkeepsie, NY POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (April 26, 2012) - Unbeaten Irish super featherweight prospect Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland (25-0, 11 KOs) wants to get where his trainer, two-time world champion Tracy Harris Patterson, has already been. Hyland headlines the May   Read Full Story >>>

In my eyes Miguel Cotto is an undefeated fighter- Floyd Mayweather
By Igor Frank, Examiner.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012

There is a reason why Floyd Money Mayweather is undefeated. Hard work and dedication is not just a slogan super star prize fighter uses in his promotional campaigns; it is the  Read Full Story >>>

Why Not Lucy the Elephant Instead? Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson Preview
By Carlos Acevedo, The Cruelest Sport, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Imagine anyone re-electing Nixon, or agreeing to sail on the Titanic II, or, having miraculously escaped execution by hanging, volunteering to face the gibbet once again. When Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson face off Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, it will be for the m  Read Full Story >>>

Alexander Ustinov Stops Jason Gavern in Seven; Vitali Klitschko Next?
By Johnny Walker, Boxing Insider, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Unbeaten Russian heavyweight Alexander Ustinov stopped game American Jason ?The Sensation? Gavern today in round seven, winning the IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title at the Sportpalace in Kharkov, Ukraine. Alexander Ustinov Gavern came out aggressive, and acquitted himself admirab  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao-Marquez IV a dancefest
By Dennis Principe, Manila Standard Today, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
BAGUIO CITY ? Unless it will be for the ?Dancing with the Stars? title, famed trainer Freddie Roach said he would not agree to a fourth fight between his prized ward Manny Pacquiao and Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez. According to Roach, a fourth battle between Pacquiao and Marquez will most li  Read Full Story >>>

Jorge Arce featured on undercard
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Jorge Arce, who is considered one of boxing's most consistently exciting fighters, and a pair of world title bouts will be featured on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao's welterweight title defense against junior welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley Jr. on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Top  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather Exudes Confidence at Media Day
By Patrick Cassidy, 3MoreRounds.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Reigning pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KOs) is not one to shy away from the spotlight, in fact, he?s made a lucrative career out of placating the media and espousing his grandiose verbiage. That was evident, on Wednesday, when ?The Money Team? took part in their media day for t  Read Full Story >>>

Lem's latest: Margarito's return; Ortiz a big brother
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Former three-time welterweight titleholder Antonio Margarito will return to the ring against Colorado's Abel Perry on May 26 at the Casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, Margarito's co-manager, Francisco Espinoza informed RingTV.com on Wednesday. Margarito confirmed that talks were under way for him  Read Full Story >>>

?The Rematch? Bernard Hopkins versus Chad Dawson: Who wins?
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Bernard Hopkins age-defying career continues April 28 when the 47-year-old puts his light heavyweight championship on the line against 29-year-old Chad Dawson in a rematch. Their first fight ended bizarrely a few months ago in Los Angeles . After a pretty even first round, Dawson seized control i  Read Full Story >>>

One More Time: Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson?and the World
By Paul Magno, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
On paper, Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KOs) shouldn?t beat Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. But, on paper, nothing Hopkins has been doing recently has made sense. In December of 2010, a 45-year-old Hopkins was supposed to be cashing out of a 22-year   Read Full Story >>>

Bernard Hopkins - The Magic of The Executioner
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Eventually, Harry Houdini succumbed. The cause of his end was a ruptured appendix. Houdini?s act reportedly sometimes included tightening his abs and show people what shots he could take. It was one more escape he could dazzle the masses with. Legend has it the famed escape artist was felled b  Read Full Story >>>

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