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Ramifications of Manny Pacquiao resigning with Top Rank

By Kirk Jackson By now it’s common knowledge within the boxing world, Manny Pacquiao, one of boxing’s brightest stars, signed an extension that will carry out till the end of…

Staff 05/29/2014

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Froch – Groves Interview Adds To An Already Wild Boxing Weekend

By Sean Crose It's dangerous out there, folks. It seems you can't even eat a burger, or shake a man's hand, for that matter, without things quickly spiraling out of…

Staff 05/28/2014

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Good Ol JR Makes His Boxing Debut

By Sean Crose Jim Ross is back, folks. Only this time he's broadcasting boxing for Golden Boy Promotions on Fox Sports 1. Ross, for those who don't know, is a…

Staff 05/28/2014

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Miguel Cotto vs Sergio Martinez: A Side vs B Side – Part 2

By Kirk Jackson June 7th, we will be witness to one of the biggest boxing events of the year, and certainly one of the most important fights in recent middleweight…

Staff 05/28/2014

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Jackie Kallen: Remembering Matthew Saad Mahammad

By Jackie Kallen Watching the Adonis Stevenson fight last night reminded me of a light heavyweight champ that I knew back in the late '70s. He was Matt Franklin back…

Staff 05/25/2014

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Fonfara Gives Stevenson A Run In Montreal

By Sean Crose Adonis Stevenson stepped into the ring on Saturday night a heavy favorite and a popular man. He was fighting on his home turf of Montreal, after all.…

Staff 05/24/2014

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Boxcino Tournament Does It Right

By Sean Crose I've said this enough times that I'm probably driving people nuts: the biggest appeal of boxing is the fact that it answers a question. Who's the best…

Staff 05/23/2014

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Showtime Boxing Report Card: High Stakes Matchup’s in Montreal

By Tyson Bruce Adonis Stevenson vs. Andrzej Fonfara Match Up: B Despite being considered a showcase fight for Stevenson, Fonfara is a legitimate light heavyweight contender that is deserving of…

Staff 05/23/2014

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Bob “Pollyana” Arum Expects Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Match in 2016

By Ivan G. Goldman Although many of us lost hope of ever seeing a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao superfight, promoter Bob Arum recently told Reuters he believes the contest will probably…

Staff 05/23/2014

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Sergio Martinez vs. Miguel Cotto: A-side vs. B-side

By Kirk Jackson HBO aired another episode of “Face Off” in preparation for their next Pay-Per-View event that will take place June 7th at Madison Square Garden in New York,…

Staff 05/22/2014

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It’s ‘Showtime’ for the Superman: Adonis Stevenson vs. Andrzej Fonfara

by Tyson Bruce Montreal lies overcast and drizzling with rain. The city’s some 1.5 million inhabitants are morose over the fate of the their beloved Montreal Canadians. A Cinderella playoff’s…

Staff 05/22/2014

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Last Nail Hammered into Coffin of Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Match

By Ivan G. Goldman In the popular welterweight division, the plot sickens. Manny Pacquiao extended his promotional contract with Bob Arum, and Floyd Mayweather sent out word that he’ll fight…

Staff 05/21/2014

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Suspicious Max Kellerman Asks Why Juan Manuel Marquez Looks Quicker at 40

By Ivan G. Goldman Max Kellerman didn’t truly assess Juan Manuel Marquez’s hard-fought victory over Mike Alvarado until the HBO cameras were turned off. “I’m always highly cynical when I…

Staff 05/20/2014

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It’s Ruslan Provodinkov’s Turn In The Spotlight

By Sean Crose He destroyed Mike Alvarado. He arguably came close to permanently hurting Tim Bradley. The great Juan Manuel Marquez stands accused of avoiding him. And Max Kellerman claims…

Staff 05/20/2014

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Rocky VII: Marquez, Alvarado Throw Down At The Forum

By Sean Crose Juan Manuel Marquez started Saturday night's fight with Mike Alvarado looking sharp, real sharp. He was fast, his movement was dead on, and his punches were crisp.…

Staff 05/17/2014