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By Kirk Jackson The Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri fight set in Macau, China this weekend, has the boxing world’s attention, as it rightfully should. But there is also an important event taking place in the United States this weekend as well. Nov. 22, The New York City Police Department …

by Sean Crose Let’s face it – Chinese flyweight Zou Shiming is one of boxing’s biggest stars. Thing is, though, he’s really not that great in the ring. At least he hasn’t proven to be yet. And, at 33 years of age, one has to wonder if and when the …

by Sean Crose With just days to go before Chris Algieri steps into the ring with the legendary Manny Pacquiao, people are weighing in. Everyone with a serious interest in the sport has an opinion, of course. Yet those who have been in the ring with one or both of …

By Johnny Walker Wlad and Banks “Search and Destroy” Wladimir Klitschko and his trainer Johnathon Banks have developed a more “search and destroy” methodology for the heavyweight world champion, who is now trying to get rid of opponents as soon as possible during fights. The “new” approach is proving to …

By Jaime C. Feal Many reports have been surfacing in recent weeks that Brock Lesnar is interesting in fighting again, and the UFC is trying to land a deal to bring him back to the Octagon. Dana White validated these rumors recently, to the legal extent that he could (Lesnar …

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By Ivan G. Goldman A new element has stepped into the on-again, off-again negotiations to put together the elusive super-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Leslie Moonves now takes a personal interest in the outcome. Moonves, CEO and president of CBS, which owns the Showtime network, is a hands-on …

By: William Holmes The following is the Boxing Insider notebook for the week of November 11th to November 18th, covering the comings and goings in the sport of boxing that you might have missed. Chris Algieri Hits the Ground Running Kicking Off Fight Week Against Pacquiao at the Venetian Macao …

by Johnny Walker World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, having just signed a three-fight deal with HBO, was determined to deliver a performance tonight that would convince skeptical North Americans that he isn’t the “boring” fighter he is often derided as here by certain boxing critics. Mission accomplished for “Doctor Steelhammer.” …

By Sean Crose Can Chris Algieri win when he faces the great Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in Macau, China? In a word – yes. But man, it won’t be easy. Here’s the thing the naysayers are forgetting about Algieri – the man is talented. You don’t bring the kind of …