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Mayweather, Canelo, Matthysse, Garcia, Trout & Lara – Get the BBQ Out and Load Up the Fireworks

By Hamza Ahmed Yesterday, to quote the legendary rapper Ice Cube, was a good day because it was confirmed that Danny Garcia has agreed to fight Lucas Matthysse on September…

Staff 07/19/2013

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Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora: Can Mr. Excitement Defeat Boxing Boredom Once More?

By Johnny Walker We've been told over and over again in the past few years by many (often extremely biased) pundits that the current heavyweight division is "boring." In fact,…

Gutter 07/18/2013

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Vitali Klitschko, Like Rodney Dangerfield, Can’t Get No Respect

By Ivan G. Goldman Vitali Klitschko, who turns 42 next Friday, is the Rodney Dangerfield of the fight world -- he can’t get no respect. Some U.S. boxing writers proudly…

Staff 07/16/2013

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Reunited: Miguel Cotto and Top Rank

By Kirk Jackson After a brief separation lasting roughly a year and a half, Puerto Rican boxing superstar Miguel Cotto has reunited with Bob Arum and Top Rank Promotions. It…

Staff 07/16/2013

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Floyd Mayweather May Earn $90 Million or More against Canelo Alvarez

By Ivan G. Goldman Estimates of how much Floyd Mayweather will earn for his Sept. 14 showdown against Canelo Alvarez are bouncing all over the place. When I saw a…

Staff 07/12/2013

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A cause of concern for Julio Cesar Chavez?

By Kirk Jackson It was all good just a year ago. A handful of championship title defenses, including an exhilarating comeback attempt, which resulted in a victory via TKO. Headlining…

Staff 07/12/2013

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Is This The Last Stand for Manny Pacquiao?

By Kirk Jackson 2012 was a horrific year for Manny Pacquiao. From all the rumors of turmoil within his marriage, pressures of orchestrating his political campaign, the pressure of living…

Staff 07/09/2013

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If You Like Zou Shiming, You’ll Love July – Otherwise It’s Slim Pickings

By Ivan G. Goldman Among the slim pickings on premium network cards this month is another HBO2 broadcast out of Macau, China featuring a six-rounder July 27 between two-time Olympic…

Staff 07/09/2013

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David Price – chops Goliath down again but it’s Goliath who needs reworking

By Hamza Ahmed One of the most famous Biblical tales told in Christianity involves the underdog tale of David slaying Goliath. Despite being at a height and size disadvantage, David…

Staff 07/09/2013

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Light Heavyweight Reloaded: Who will rule the division when the dust settles?

By Chris Carlson The light heavyweight division has been very active over the last few years. Fighters, networks, and promoters found away to give boxing fans something they rarely get…

Staff 07/07/2013

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Feared Gennady Golovkin’s Alphabet Title Makes Him Easier to Duck

By Ivan G. Goldman A long list of folks keeps saying Gennady Golovkin, who tore through tough Matthew Macklin Saturday night like he was a wet newspaper, hasn’t fought any…

Staff 07/01/2013

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Jackie Kallen: GGG rides again this weekend on HBO!

By Jackie Kallen I don't know about you but I am a big fan of Gennady Golovkin. At 26-0 with 23 knockouts, he is certainly a bright spot in the…

Staff 06/26/2013

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Nosebleed Seats Set at $350 for Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez Super-Event

By Ivan G. Goldman Tickets to the Sept. 14 Floyd Mayweather versus Saul “Canelo” Alvarez super fight will be offered to the public this Tuesday, and they won’t come cheap.…

Staff 06/24/2013

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Beating Paulie Malignaggi Not Enough for Adrien Broner, Who Seeks To Eat His Heart Too

By Ivan G. Goldman When I saw Adrien Broner interviewed on Showtime after winning a split decision over Paul Malignaggi I was reminded of Abu Sakkar, the Syrian rebel commander…

Staff 06/23/2013

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Report Card for ESPN2’s Rances Barthelmy over Fashai Sakkeerin Card

By Ivan G. Goldman Dear Friday Night Fights, Just when you were on a hot streak you put on another one of those C-plus performances. Which may be too generous.…

Staff 06/22/2013