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It's a good ole fashioned witch hunt against Lamont Peterson
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Sun, 13 May 2012
I remember when I first met Lamont Peterson. He and his younger brother Anthony were fighting at Fitzgerald's Casino up in Tunica, MS. I have watched their careers go from a few fights removed from the amateurs, to prospects, to contenders, and in Lamont's case to a world champion.
The Peter Read Full Story >>>Finally, boxing shows how shameful it has become
By Patrick Collins, Daily Mail (UK), Sun, 13 May 2012
Once upon a time, a sports writer interrupted the American boxing promoter Bob Arum when he was in full flow. ?That?s what you?re telling us now, Bob?, he said. ?But yesterday you said something quite different.? Arum smiled, indulgently. ?Yesterday, I was lying,? he explained. They say that Arum hi Read Full Story >>> TEAM VILORIA SHOULD WATCH FOR NINO ROMERO?S DIRTY TACTICS
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
The fight between Brian Viloria and Omar Nino Romero will be held in the Philippines. For that I salute Solar Sports for bringing it to the country. Filipinos, to say the least deserve to see a grand title fight once in a great Read Full Story >>> Viloria out to exorcise Romero ghost
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 13 May 2012
MANILA, Philippines - WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria stakes his crown against Mexican nemesis Omar Ni?o Romero in a 12-round bout to cap their trilogy at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City this morning and while declaring his failure to win in two previous fights never caused nightmares, is Read Full Story >>> OK to hype but, Tim, do it right, please?
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 13 May 2012
WHAT, a rematch? This early?
In an interview, Timothy Bradley said that after ?I beat Manny Pacquiao, I will give the PacMan a rematch.? Or words to that effect.
What?s this, a joke or something?
We can all crack jokes, yes, but can we go this low?
It isn?t funny, to say the least.
O Read Full Story >>> Floyd was great, but he used to be greater
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 13 May 2012
THEY say attrition brings out the best or worst in people. Some rise to the ocassion and react brillantly. Others turn vile and repulsive.
When Mike Tyson was on the receiving end of Evander Holyfield?s headbutts, he went berserk and became a connoisseur of human flesh by biting off a huge chunk Read Full Story >>> AMIR KHAN: "FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS RIGHT...CLEAN UP THE SPORT"
By Felix Strunk, FightHype.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
"Floyd Mayweather is right, man. We want to clean up the sport. Because of Floyd, this has happened, you know. It wouldn't have happened if Floyd didn't push it," stated former jr. welterweight champion Amir Khan, who has now joined Floyd Mayweather's crusade to clean up boxing and rid the spo Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy seeks no-contest ruling for Peterson-Khan
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Sun, 13 May 2012
Golden Boy Promotions has sent separate letters to the IBF, WBA and the (Washington) DC Boxing and Wrestling Commission requesting that Lamont Peterson's split-decision victory over Amir Khan on Dec. 10 be declared a no-contest after Peterson's admission that he had taken a banned substance less tha Read Full Story >>> RP Light Middleweight Champ, Marlon Alta Wins the Vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental 160-lb Title Last Night as Samoan Opponent Quits in His Corner After the 2nd Round
By Myron Sta. Ana, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
Marlon Alta.
SUCAT, PARA?AQUE CITY ? It was a quick night for Elorde Boxing Stable's Marlon Alta who improved his record to 12-2-0, 9 KOs in the main event of the action-packed ?BAKBAKAN SA ELORDE? card last night at th Read Full Story >>> Mayol determined to bounce back against Miranda after fallout from Marquez fight
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
Pasig City, Philippines - Since losing his WBC light flyweight belt to Sunday's Viloria-Nino 3 card headliner Omar Nino Romero in Mexico back in June 19, 2010, Rodel Mayol (30 Read Full Story >>> MICHAEL ORTEGA TO REFEREE VILORIA TITLE DEFENSE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
World Boxing Organization president Francisco ?Paco? Valcarcel has announced that Michael Ortega of the United States has been appointed as referee for the WBO flyweight title defense of champion Brian Viloria (30-3, 1 Read Full Story >>> Results from Shootout at Texas Station Friday, May 11, 2012 at Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
Both Willie Nelson (18-1-1) & Yudel Jhonson put on a performance of a lifetime in front of millions of viewers at home. Both warriors showed heart rising from the canvas, as well as being stunned numerous times. By the end of the 4th many observers Ringside did not believe it would go the distance Read Full Story >>> NESTHY PETECIO LOSES HEARTBREAKER IN OLYMPIC BOXING QUALIFIER
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
The Philippines Nesthy Petecio lost a 10-11 heartbreaker to Italy?s Valeria Calabrese in her opening bout at the AIBA World Women?s Championships in Qinhuangdao, China.
The loss dashed Petecio?s valiant try to qualify for the Olympiad in the 51 Kg flyweight category.
An AIBA report said the Read Full Story >>> Somodio eager to join Team Pacquiao in L.A.
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
All the documents needed for boxing trainer Marvin Somodio to be granted a working visa have been submitted so he can re-join Team Pacquiao in the final leg of his training in Los Angeles.
Somodio himself attested to this, sayin Read Full Story >>> AGUELO VS TUBIGON IN MANDAUE MAY 26
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 May 2012
CEBU - Adonis ?TI Yamagata? Aguelo of Mandaue City will defend his Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) featherweight title against Godwin Tubigon of Dipolog City at the Mandaue City Sports Complex on May 26.
Aguelo retained the Read Full Story >>> VILORIA SHOULD WIN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 May 2012
With the memory of a great fighter and one of the top 100 biggest punchers in boxing resonating at the back of his mind, World Boxing Organization flyweight champion Brian Viloria should win his third fight in a controversial t Read Full Story >>> MARJOHN YAP BATTLES SOUTH AFRICAN SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION ON SUNDAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 May 2012
The Philippines Marjohn Yap battles South Africa?s super flyweight champion Miniyakhe Sithyatha in a ten round bout at the Orient Theater in East London, South Africa on Sunday.
It will be the 21-year-old South African?s first inte Read Full Story >>> Dereck Chisora: ?Manny Pacquiao don?t really like to fight no more. He?s just in it for the sake of being in it.?
By Geoffrey Ciani, On The Ropes Boxing Radio Show, Sat, 12 May 2012
(Exclusive Interview by Jenna J & Geoffrey Ciani) ? The most recent edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora (15-3, 9 KOs) who is scheduled to face David Haye (25-2, 23 KOs) on July 14. Chisora spoke about his upcoming fight with Read Full Story >>> Is boxing dead, near-dead, or OK?
By Michael Woods, ESPN.com, Sat, 12 May 2012
You'll hear, if you're affiliated with the sweet science, the assertion that "boxing is dead." It oftentimes comes from someone older, 40, 50, 60, who is comparing it to periods like the Ali or Tyson eras. My response is usually something along the lines of, 'Well, if Floyd Mayweather fought Manny P Read Full Story >>> HE DEFEATED DONAIRE, BUT CAN ?THE HAWAIIAN PUNCH? BEAT OMAR NINO?
By Reni M. Valenzuela, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 May 2012
The skillful boxer named Brian Viloria should run hard through something tougher than techniques which would make him more of a fighter than a boxer.
Without having to lose his kung-fu instinct, the Filipino blood H Read Full Story >>>
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