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Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Miguel Cotto is the boy next door

By Jackie Kallen After watching the recent 24/7, I decided that Miguel Cotto is the kind of man I'd love to have as a neighbor. He is sweet, loves his…

Staff 04/19/2012

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Manny Pacquiao Party Change – More Enemies Upcoming?

by Charles Jay Manny Pacquiao is changing political parties. Again. The world champ plans to take the oath as a new member of Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban, which will heretofore be…

Staff 04/19/2012

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Expect Timothy Bradley to Use Skull-Duggery against Manny Pacquiao

By Ivan G. Goldman When Timothy Bradley looks for an edge against Manny Pacquiao in their Las Vegas showdown on June 9, the forecast will be cloudy with an 80…

Staff 04/18/2012

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Manny Pacquiao and the Liquor Ad – What’s It About?

by Charles Jay There are varying schools of thought on the idea of Manny Pacquiao appearing in an advertisement for an alcohol brand (in this case Hennessy, a cognac) after…

Staff 04/18/2012

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What Next for Juan Manuel Marquez?

By Kirk Jackson This past Saturday, Juan Manuel Marquez was successful in his bid to become the first Mexican-born fighter to win a world title in four different weight divisions,…

Staff 04/17/2012

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Steroids: Is Victor Conte’s “Good Guy” Act a Masquerade?

by Charles Jay Like some people, I guess, I could go either way on the steroid issue. I'm a veritable novice when it comes to some of this modern chemistry,…

Staff 04/16/2012

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Mellow Iron Mike Tyson — Is This Guy for Real?

By Ivan G. Goldman Mike Tyson has always been an open book. Still, his statements were never terribly reliable. He didn’t much understand who he was or what he experienced…

Staff 04/13/2012

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Martial Arts Mix-Up? Why boxing presents a better product than MMA

by James Harrison Saturday, April 14, begins a three-month stretch that features bouts of boxing and mixed-martial-arts (MMA) fighters we have grown to love. Amongst the list of boxing household…

Staff 04/12/2012

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Don’t Ride Manny Pacquiao Too Hard on Foundation “Scandal”

by Charles Jay The Manny Pacquiao Foundation is the latest part of the world champion's life to take a hit. When are "relief goods" for flood victims NOT relief goods?…

Staff 04/12/2012

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Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Show “Money” Mayweather Some Love

By Jackie Kallen I am not necessarily the biggest Floyd Mayweather, jr. fan around, But I certainly don't hate the guy the way some of you do. To hear some…

Staff 04/12/2012

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Where Have You Gone Brock Lesnar?

Jaime C. Feal Dana White won’t admit it. No, he’ll have you believe the UFC Heavyweight division is as deep as it’s ever been, full of rising prospects and established…

Staff 04/12/2012

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Cotto-Mayweather May Unsettle Odds for Floyd Versus Pacquiao

By Ivan G. Goldman As it stands now, Floyd Mayweather, should he ever stop dancing away from a $40 million purse, would be favored against Manny Pacquiao, largely because of…

Staff 04/11/2012

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Feeling Kind Of Bad For Hector Camacho

by Charles Jay I was somewhat saddened to hear about the charges of child abuse charges that were filed this past week against Hector Camacho, and certainly the hope here…

Staff 04/11/2012

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Nike Will Be All Over Manny Pacquiao- Tim Bradley Fight

by Charles Jay Is Nike hedging its bets? The monster sports apparel company and master of sports marketing has corralled Timothy Bradley, the former WBC and WBO junior welterweight champion,…

Staff 04/10/2012

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Mayweather vs Cotto: The Anticipation Builds for May 5

by Chip Mitchell Analysis of Ring Kings: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto scheduled to take place May 5, 2012 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tale…

Staff 04/10/2012