Boxing Links (1-23-12)
Dream matchup between Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., still an illusion MiamiHerald.com By Santos A. Perez Just as quickly as Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s direct overture to Manny Pacquiao brought a glimmer of hope that boxing’s top two attractions would finally fight came the cold reality. The three-year tease continues, and don’t expect … See all stories on this […]
Boxing Links (12-28-11)
2011 confirms boxing still alive, swinging ESPN (blog) Well, no need to heed the warnings of these doom-driven soothsayers, because the biggest fallacy in sports is that boxing is dead. Indeed, reports of the fight game’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Just take a look back on Delvin Rodriguez and … See all stories on this topic » Boxing: […]
Sillakh: They Can’t Hide Forever
WBC #2 ranked light heavyweight Ismayl Sillakh (17-0 14KO) calls former champion Jean Pascal’s excuses to back out of a WBC-ordered showdown against him transparent. “They can’t hide from me forever,” said Sillakh of fellow top light heavies Jean Pascal (WBC #3 ranked), Chad Dawson (WBC #1 ranked), and Bernard Hopkins (WBC champion). “Enough […]
PHILADELPHIA CHAMP BERNARD HOPKINS MOURNS DEATH OF THELEGENDARY JOE FRAZIER
PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 8)-After learning of the death of boxing legend Joe Frazier on Monday, fellow Philadelphia native and two-time middleweight and current light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins shared his thoughts on the famed champion’s passing. “My reaction was I expected it to come, but the denial of it coming is something that people that know […]
Promising prospects Diaz & Livingston In action tonight
NEW YORK (November 5, 2011) – A significant part of the future for promotional company Boxing 360, undefeated prospects Joel Diaz and DonYil Livingston, will be back in action again tonight (Sat., Nov. 5) at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. Diaz (5-0, 4 KOs), a super featherweight, takes on cagey Mexican veteran Manuel “Diablito” Sarabia, […]
Boxing Links (10-25-11)
Manny Pacquiao prepares for his next fight Los Angeles Times (blog) Two professional boxers anxiously waited their turn to spar against Manny Pacquiao last week at Wild Card Boxing Club. More than just pride was at stake. If they could knock him down, they would win $1000. It’s an offer that Pacquiao’s camp has made to … See all stories […]
Good Guy Trahan Learning the Ropes from Gentleman Glen
With all the leather flying, you’d never know you were watching “The Good Guy” spar with “Gentleman” Glen. “My brother gave me that name,” explains undefeated super middleweight prospect Chad “The Good Guy” Trahan (5-0, 4 KOs). He always tells me I look like such a good guy, but in the ring I’m a […]
Boxing Links (10-22-11)
Eminem to star in boxing flick Detroit Free Press LENNY GILMORE/RedEye Detroit is in the movie spotlight with the locally filmed “Real Steel” and its boxing robots. Now it looks like one of Detroit’s biggest stars will be moving ahead with his own boxing movie. The drama “Southpaw,” starring Eminem, … See all stories on this topic » San Leandro’s Nonito […]
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