by Matt Gerovac It has been a bit of a struggle for Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino congressman and boxer, to focus on boxing. As he continued to train in his native, typhoon-ravaged Philippines, for his fight versus Brandon Rios, Pacquiao felt compelled to help his fellow countrymen. But the multi-talented …
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By Tyson Bruce The same way that American fight fans cherish the memories of the great welterweight and middleweight rivalries of the 1980’s between Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran, so to do the British with the Super Middleweight rivalry of the 1990’s between Nigel Benn …
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by Matt Gerovac There are many factors to consider leading up to the November 23 clash between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios. Here are five reasons why Pacquiao will win this much anticipated matchup. Photo: Chris Farina/Top Rank 1. Pacquiao has something to prove. Before the Juan Manuel Marquez knockout …
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by Johnny Walker Confirming what camp Tyson Fury has been saying since his opponent postponed their bout because of a cut incurred in sparring, UK heavyweight David Haye has now completely called off the bout with the Anglo-Irish giant, saying that after shoulder surgery he has been told to retire …
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By Ivan G. Goldman In the aftermath of Andre Ward’s thorough beatdown of Edwin Rodriguez Saturday night, it’s worth comparing Ward, the Number Two pound-for-pound fighter, to Floyd Mayweather, longtime holder of the Number One slot. How are they different? Let us count the ways: 1. In a de facto …
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by Johnny Walker There were big hopes by many that David “Tuaman” Tua had regained his fire for boxing when he took on Alexander Ustinov last night in New Zealand, looking better than he had in ages, after losing over 100 pounds for the bout through rigorous training. Tua’s last …
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By Tyson Bruce Edwin Rodriguez had the biggest opportunity of his life this Saturday. In the build up to the fight he talked a big game about how he was going to destroy Ward and that it was his time to shine. However, when the opportunity arrived Rodriguez punked out, …
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By: William Holmes Andre “Son of God” Ward (26-0) made his long awaited return to the boxing ring tonight against undefeated contender Edwin Rodriguez. Rodriguez came in two pounds overweight on Friday so Ward’s WBA Super Middleweight Title was no longer on the line. Edwin “La Bamba” Rodriguez (24-0) gave …
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by Matt Gerovac Andre Ward’s calm temperament, methodical style, and likable blue-collar persona would be welcome in any other profession. But in boxing, where glamour and glitz seem to be a requirement for monetary success, nice guys can tend to finish last, even if they have proven skills like Ward. …
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By Jaime C. Feal Georges St. Pierre is the benefactor of a highly controversial judges’ decision after winning a split decision over Johny Hendricks. Early in the fight, GSP looked in danger of being finished on several occasions, barely recovering to last to the later rounds. After the fight, GSP …
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