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Canelo Alvarez Looks to play the role of Roberto Duran against Floyd Mayweather

By Kirk Jackson A few months ago, legendary Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran made disparaging comments in regards to Floyd Mayweather’s accomplishments as a fighter. As reported by Elisinio Castillo of…

Staff 09/13/2013

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The Champion Danny Garcia Could upset the favorite Lucas Matthysse

By Kirk Jackson Unified WBC, WBA and Ring Magazine light welterweight Champion Danny “Swift” Garcia 26-0 (16 KO’s) will take on interim WBC light welterweight Champion Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse…

Staff 09/13/2013

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“The One” PPV Preview: Mayweather vs. Alvarez

By: William Holmes The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada will be host to the year’s most anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Canelo Alvarez for the WBA and…

Gutter 09/12/2013

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At 23-years old who is the better fighter, Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez or Oscar De La Hoya?

By Kirk Jackson “If you were to put us together side by side at 23-years old I think he’s a lot better,” said Golden Boy Promoter Oscar De La Hoya…

Staff 09/11/2013

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To Derail Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez Must Stay on Course No Matter What

By Ivan G. Goldman The best thing the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez card has going for it is the junior welterweight co-feature of Danny Garcia versus Lucas Matthysse. Even if the…

Gutter 09/10/2013

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Jackie Kallen: World War 3 – Garcia vs Matthysse

By Jackie Kallen As excited as I am for the Mayweather/Alvarez fight, I am just as pumped to see the Garcia/Matthysse bout. I can't imagine this one will go the…

Staff 09/10/2013

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The Greatness of Floyd Mayweather

By Kirk Jackson “He fights as naturally as a fish swims,” said former HBO Boxing Commentator Larry Merchant. “And sometimes that fish happens to be a shark.” He’s arguably the…

Staff 09/10/2013

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Jackie Kallen: Ishe Smith is gunning for Molina

By Jackie Kallen I remember when I was part of "The Contender" TV series on NBC and we were selecting the first season's contestants. There were plenty of good boxers…

Staff 09/09/2013

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Floyd Mayweather Has Potential to Claim “Greatest of All Time”

By Andrew Dobbs Allow me preface this by clarifying that this is not another "Floyd needs to fight Manny" piece- let it go, people. Please, for the purpose of this…

Staff 09/09/2013

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Oscar’s Disgust with Floyd Mayweather Spills Out as He Praises Canelo Alvarez

By Ivan G. Goldman As the Canelo Alvarez-Floyd Mayweather superfight looms ever so close, the depth of Oscar De La Hoya’s hostility toward Mayweather has gradually been revealed. It doesn’t…

Gutter 09/08/2013

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Jackie Kallen: Chris Arreola vs Seth Mitchell Sat Night

By Jackie Kallen Although the Chavev, Jr. fight for this weekend was postponed, there is still a good fight card to watch on Showtime. Heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell is stepping…

Staff 09/06/2013

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Jackie Kallen: Good Bye Tommy “The Duke” Morrison

By Jackie Kallen They called him The Duke" because he was distantly related to the old actor John Wayne. At 6'2" and handsome as a movie star himself, Tommy Morrison…

Staff 09/06/2013

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Kubrat Pulev One Step Closer

By Rachel Aylett On 24 August in Schwerin, Germany, Kubrat Pulev outscored American veteran Tony Thompson to push forward in his quest for world honours. Pulev therefore succeeded where David…

Staff 09/06/2013

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Do Stars Favor Floyd Mayweather Against Canelo Alvarez? Or Will He See Stars?

By Ivan G. Goldman Mexicans have been very kind to Floyd Mayweather. First, Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez kayoed Manny Pacquiao last year in the 6th round of the last of…

Gutter 09/05/2013

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Can An Older Floyd Mayweather Dominate Canelo Alvarez As He Did Ricky Hatton?

By Ivan G. Goldman Video clips of Canelo Alvarez fiercely attacking the heavy bag in preparation for Floyd Mayweather were reminiscent of Ricky Hatton doing the same thing as he…

Gutter 09/03/2013