Boxing Links (8-6-11)
Staten Island’s Marcus Browne wins, earns berth on US Olympic boxing team New York Daily News The top 10 boxers in each weight class at the worlds will qualify for the Olympics. Browne is the only one of four New York City boxers at the trials to make it through undefeated and secure a spot on the team. In one of […]
Boxing Links (8-5-11)
Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach works with US Olympic boxing to prepare … New York Daily News BY Tim Smith Freddie Roach (l., below) is constantly in the ear of Manny Pacquiao as the champ’s trainer, but now he’s also fitting the US Olympic boxing team into his busy schedule. MOBILE, Ala. – Freddie Roach has 14 professional boxers he is … See […]
Boxing Links (8-4-11)
Chris Mannix: Roach offers hand in resurrection of U.S. Olympic boxing program SI.com The look on Freddie Roach’s face was familiar, that intent, focused stare that told you the mind ofboxing’s foremost trainer was humming. It’s a look usually reserved for Manny Pacquiao or Amir Khan, two of Roach’s most prominent charges who have … See all stories on […]
Boxing Links (8-2-11)
Remembering Butch Lewis as more than a boxing promoter | Philadelphia Inquirer … Philadelphia Inquirer So it comes as no surprise that the little fourth grader became one of the greatest boxing promoters, having worked for more than 30 years with the likes of Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Michael and Leon Spinks. PAUL BURNETT / Associated Press Boxing … See all […]
Boxing Links (7-20-11)
All quiet in Pacland—before the storm? Inquirer.net A few days back, boxing godfather Manny Piñol reported that Canadian Michael Koncz had been fired as close-in aide of national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. My first reaction was of relief, even as Piñol, a battle-scarred newspaperman, did not specify … See all stories on this topic » Tarver beats Green […]
Boxing Links (7-10-11)
David Haye no match for me in ‘Brunch’ ESPN By Jerry Greene Odd Andersen/Getty Images Wladimir Klitschko did all the boxing, while Daid Haye did all the standing around. We like to point out overlooked but important news stories from the week that just expired but sometimes we don’t have those … See all stories on this […]
Boxing Links (6-21-11)
Pacquiao thinks Floyd preparing to fight him ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao thinks Floyd Mayweather Jr. is getting ready for their possible superfight. He said this is why Mayweather has chosen to fight a southpaw like Victor Ortiz. “Siguro (lalaban sa akin), … See all stories on this topic » Roach picks […]
Boxing Links (6-10-11)
Mike Tyson reflects on his HOF career ESPN (blog) Mark Ralston/Getty Images Today, Mike Tyson focuses on his family and films, having left behind boxing and his troubled past. Mike Tyson has a new life now. The former heavyweight champ is married for the third time, to Kiki, raising children and … See all stories on this […]
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