“Iron’ Mike. The former undisputed and linear heavyweight champion. With his power, athleticism and unmatched personality, he is one of the most electrifying and polarizing figures in boxing and possibly all of sport. Roots of Fight has partnered with Mike Tyson to explore his boxing roots in a short film …
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by Charles Jay Okay, we have come to the conclusion, through much consideration, that Floyd Mayweather will not likely do an interview with HBO’s Larry Merchant, either before or after his May 5 fight against Miguel Cotto, that centers around People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Photo: Golden Boy …
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By Ivan G. Goldman When Timothy Bradley looks for an edge against Manny Pacquiao in their Las Vegas showdown on June 9, the forecast will be cloudy with an 80 percent chance of head butts. Bradley is well-known for using his head in a literal, not figurative sense. That is, …
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By Kirk Jackson This past Saturday, Juan Manuel Marquez was successful in his bid to become the first Mexican-born fighter to win a world title in four different weight divisions, earning a unanimous 12 round decision over Serhiy Fedchenko, claiming the WBO Junior Welterweight Interim Belt. From the opening bell, …
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by Charles Jay Manny Pacquiao is changing political parties. Again. The world champ plans to take the oath as a new member of Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban, which will heretofore be known as PDP-Laban, which happens to be the party of the Vice-President of the Philippines, Jejomar Binay. However, it is …
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by Charles Jay There are varying schools of thought on the idea of Manny Pacquiao appearing in an advertisement for an alcohol brand (in this case Hennessy, a cognac) after he had proclaimed himself free from drinking and supposedly a “changed man,” complete with advice directly from the Almighty. Some …
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By: William Holmes Many fans of MMA remember Jeff Lentz when he competed in the Ultimate Fighter season 12, which featured Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck as the coaches. Lentz was able to win the opening round of the show and made it into the house, but he lost …
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By Hans Olson Fast rising Quebec star Pier Olivier Cote will return to action May 26 in Nottingham, England, putting his IBF Inter-Continental Jr. welterweight title on the line against Wolverhampton’s Mark “Lloydy” Lloyd. The bout will be a featured attraction on the undercard of Lucian Bute vs. Carl Froch. …
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Here’s what the participants had to say on Monday. Photo: Carlos Delgado – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions VICTOR ORTIZ “I’m counted out 100 percent of the time, but that’s my comfort zone. “He’s a great fighter, but I’m here to win. It doesn’t matter that this is in my backyard. As …
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Boxing Insider Notebook: Sturm, ESPN Friday Night Fights, Martinez, Hatton, and Snooki.. By: William Holmes This is the Boxing Insider Notebook for the week of April 9th to April 16th 2012, covering news and events from the world of boxing. Cherry and Sturm Victorious Over the Weekend Felix Sturm retained …
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