http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/ricardo_mayorga/75494 Recent articles about Ricardo Mayorga en-us Mayorga was never a great boxer either, but apparently came into his MMA debut 20lbs over the 155lb weight limit.  Here is a description of the fight via BloodyElbow Mayorga was taken down by Tiffer after his opening salvo of punches and spent the vast majority of the bout’s 10 minutes clinging to Tiffer, who held full mount and did little with it. On the sporadic occasions of Mayorga’s escape, he was taken back down immediately after attempting to punch, right back into full mount. The awkward-yet-tepid bout finally saw drama in the late second round when Mayorga bucked to escape from mount and rolled into a triangle armbar from Tiffer. Mayorga toughed his way through the hold and freed himself from Tiffer’s subsequent armbar attempt with what appeared to be an illegal knee to the spine just before the round ended. Referee Milton Rosales Toshi did not call a foul, but after consulting with the cageside physician, Tiffer was deemed unfit to continue, giving Mayorga his first MMA wi... Sat, 04 May 2013 15:12:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ricardo_mayorga_makes_his_mma_debut/13550726 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ricardo_mayorga_makes_his_mma_debut/13550726 Ricardo Mayorga Makes His MMA Debut http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ricardo_mayorga_makes_his_mma_debut/13550726 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With the fire to compete still burning brightly, former Three Division World Champion and future Hall of Famer Sugar Shane Mosley will return to the boxing ring on Saturday, May 18 to square off against highly regarded welterweight contender Pablo Cesar "El Demoledor" Cano in a temporary venue which will be set up on the beach in front of The Grand Oasis in Cancun, Mexico. The welterweight fight will air live on FOX Deportes in the United States and on Televisa in Mexico on a delayed basis. The owner of multiple world titles in the lightweight, welterweight and junior middleweight divisions, Sugar Shane Mosley (46-8-1, 39 KO's) has compiled a career resume any fighter would envy. Having scored wins over Oscar De La Hoya, Winky Wright, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga, Antonio Margarito and Jesse James Leija, Pomona, California's Mosley has also shared the ring with the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez, thrilling fans for ye... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:31:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/shane_mosley_vs_pablo_cesar_cano_official_for_may_18_in_cancun/13297195 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/shane_mosley_vs_pablo_cesar_cano_official_for_may_18_in_cancun/13297195 Shane Mosley vs. Pablo Cesar Cano official for May 18 in Cancun http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/shane_mosley_vs_pablo_cesar_cano_official_for_may_18_in_cancun/13297195 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/30e12ee0d74d8be2b2382a0e1c082c3c17c0b57d/mini/Forrest_v_Mosley_dc05.jpg Whether you love him or hate him, Don King will definitely go down as one of the most influential figures in the history of boxing, and possibly all of sports period.  Don King may no longer be at the forefront of boxing promotions, but he’s still a heavy and visible influence on the game.  The man is responsible for bringing us Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s Rumble in the Jungle, and has promoted some of boxing’s elite fighters and personalities like Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Julio César Chávez, Ricardo Mayorga, Andrew Golota, Félix Trinidad, Roy Jones, Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Adrian Diaconu, Nikolai Valuev and Joey Hernandez. The 81-year-old boxing legend is still a mover and shaker in the game, and sat down with BlackSportsOnline to talk about Don King Productions, his new television network, why america is so great, and how Tavoris Cloud, who faces Bernard Hopkins on March 9,  is the next big thing in the sport of boxing. *** BSO: You have kept a low pro Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:45:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bso_interview_legendary_boxing_promoter_don_king/13075222 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bso_interview_legendary_boxing_promoter_don_king/13075222 BSO Interview: Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bso_interview_legendary_boxing_promoter_don_king/13075222 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9cf884a2fd8541b1c8d6f229cf1c234e1264b49e/mini/Sports_News_0de9.jpg Now that a couple of days separate us from what might be called Austin Trout's upset victory over Miguel Cotto (most experts, including all of ours, picked Cotto to win), calls have begun appearing on boxing forums for Miguel Cotto to hang up the gloves. While there is certainly a strong case that Cotto's best days are behind him, does that really translate into an urgent necessity for him to exit stage left? The answer to that question is "no," as any objective look at the facts would tell you. The Case for Cotto's Retirement Credit: Tom Casino / Showtime The fan case for Cotto's retirement is a simple one, that "Junito" doesn't win big fights anymore, and that case certainly has its merits. You could argue that the last time Miguel Cotto defeated a solid, world class contender was back in 2009, when won a tight Split Decision over Joshua Clottey. Since then, his fights were either victories over fringe contenders (Yuri Foreman, ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:11:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/should_miguel_cotto_retire/12370579 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/should_miguel_cotto_retire/12370579 Should Miguel Cotto retire? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/should_miguel_cotto_retire/12370579 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc3b7a591abb60ad81671735d4ee2838e58dbcf3/mini/Manny_Pacquiao_v_df84.jpg Fight Prediction: Cotto vs. Trout On December 1 in Madison Square Garden, Miguel Cotto takes on unbeaten titlist Austin Trout. The 12-rounder is for Trout’s WBA title. The path is defined for Cotto. A win here and it’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the first half of 2013. For Trout, it’s his chance to break into the big time. Cotto is 32 and Trout is 5 years younger, has a few inches in height, and is a southpaw. You could say Trout is the bigger man, having been at this weight his whole career, even weighing in the mid-160’s on occasion. Cotto first achieved fame in this sport at 140. He has achieved good results at 154, but is probably giving away a little natural size. That’s about where the advantages on paper end for Trout. He will be facing a guy who has fought at the absolute top level of the sport. He lost his biggest fights, but won plenty of big ones along the way. Cotto probably has a dozen wins that surpass anything Trout ever accomplished in the ring. Date: De... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:10:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/miguel_cotto_vs_austin_trout_preview_prediction/12192115 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/miguel_cotto_vs_austin_trout_preview_prediction/12192115 Miguel Cotto vs. Austin Trout preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/miguel_cotto_vs_austin_trout_preview_prediction/12192115 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Trash talking has always been part of the fight game, from the verbal hymns of Muhammed Ali, to the hilarious words of Ricardo Mayorga, it has served as a way to garner hype for a fight. In Los Angeles a few weeks back Angel Garcia, the father of current WBC welterweight champion Danny Garcia took [...] Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:17:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/amir_khan_when_i_ko_danny_garcia_his_dad_will_disown_him/11102801 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/amir_khan_when_i_ko_danny_garcia_his_dad_will_disown_him/11102801 Amir Khan “When I KO Danny Garcia, his dad will disown him” http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/amir_khan_when_i_ko_danny_garcia_his_dad_will_disown_him/11102801 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e4cfc0f8512b56c56739465c9bc4a595cfae74b/mini/b4.jpg Official, Expert Mayweather vs. Cotto picks & predictions It seems like everything that could be said about Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto has been said. That means there's only time for one more thing, the official Mayweather vs. Cotto predictions from our team of writers here at ProBoxing-Fans.com. As we do for all of the big events, we've polled our team of boxing experts and enthusiasts to get their opinions on how the fight will play out. Is anybody taking Cotto for an upset? Does anybody think Mayweather can stop Cotto? Read on for a collection collection of our Mayweather-Cotto picks & predictions. ---> On fight night, come back to ProBoxing-Fans.com and see how these predictions hold up by checking out our live Mayweather vs. Cotto results coverage. Credit: Hoganphotos - Golden Boy Rich Thomas: While I think claims that Cotto was ruined by Margacheato are overblown, I can't see Cotto winning this contest. While Junito would belong in the Top 5 ... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:15:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/staff_picks_mayweather_vs_cotto_predictions_from_the_proboxing_fanscom_team/10678820 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/staff_picks_mayweather_vs_cotto_predictions_from_the_proboxing_fanscom_team/10678820 Staff picks: Mayweather vs. Cotto predictions from the ProBoxing-Fans.com team http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/staff_picks_mayweather_vs_cotto_predictions_from_the_proboxing_fanscom_team/10678820 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c17d09ebe29c90c40603c68b826fd4f4bd0cd0a7/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93090313.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07A5678CF701198DD9ABC63D4684CD93364E3B5E1920E2055.jpg It has long been understood that if you are a Mexican superstar fighter, you will be fighting on Cinco de Mayo weekend, which has traditionally become the date and stage for boxing's biggest mega-events. Thanks to precocious 21-year-old WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez, it's clear that this fistic holiday tradition will continue well into the future. In that vein, Canelo will be defending his title against Six-Time and Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley as the co-main event of "Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto,"on Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®. Canelo will be making his second Cinco de Mayo appearance, with his first being on May 1, 2010, when he defeated Jose Miguel Cotto on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather's win over Mosley. This year's Cinco de Mayo celebration will also mark the 150thanniversary of the famous Me... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:47:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/canelo_alvarez_is_heir_apparent_to_cinco_de_mayo_stardom_following_chavez_sr_de_la_hoya_more/10652480 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/canelo_alvarez_is_heir_apparent_to_cinco_de_mayo_stardom_following_chavez_sr_de_la_hoya_more/10652480 Canelo Alvarez is heir apparent to Cinco De Mayo stardom, following Chavez Sr, De La Hoya & more http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/canelo_alvarez_is_heir_apparent_to_cinco_de_mayo_stardom_following_chavez_sr_de_la_hoya_more/10652480 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 2011 may well prove to be Miguel Cotto's last successful year as a prizefighter. It was a year that saw him notch probably his most meaningful victory — a 10th round stoppage of nemesis Antonio Margarito — but also struggle with treadless tire Ricardo Mayorga. Much as "Ecce Homo" betrays glimpses of Nietzsche's impending madness, Cotto's performances in the last two years have evidenced the irreversible deterioration of his abilities. With a lopsided defeat at the hands of Floyd Mayweather looming, and a timely retirement unlikely, the time to reflect on his career is now. In the opening chapter of "Ecce Homo," 19th century German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche writes: “I only attack things when every personal quarrel is excluded, when any background of bad experiences is lacking.” Cotto, with a few exceptions, conducted himself according to a similar principle. His press conferences never deteriorated into forums for scurrility or unsanctioned ... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:22:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/behold_the_man_sketching_miguel_cotto/10541753 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/behold_the_man_sketching_miguel_cotto/10541753 Behold The Man: Sketching Miguel Cotto http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/behold_the_man_sketching_miguel_cotto/10541753 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d53f26aec11aac3f3c40d72f0f567c8888fb8cd/mini/Manny_Pacquiao_v_28b0.jpg It's a wonder what even just a few minutes of nice, crisp action can do for boxing fans thirsting for something more than controversy and letdowns. A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, as that "Sound of Music" lady said. The normal course of "whine for months, delight for days" should hold true for fans, as in just about any other boxing year. But this is the time of year where we expect a little more bang for our bucks. And bucks. And bucks. In what hopes to be the rev-up to this summer's peel out on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights, "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy rebounded from an early knockdown to seize a unanimous decision from Dannie Williams, who got his face near caved inward with jabs in the process. But somewhere in there were some terrific exchanges and top shelf mixing. Even the opening bout had its moments, which has been an unfortunate rarity this season. Connecticut-based middleweight Elvin Ayala, now 25-5-1 ... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:37:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_hits_the_deck_early_decisions_dannie_williams_elvin_ayala_outpoints_eric_mitchell/10451551 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_hits_the_deck_early_decisions_dannie_williams_elvin_ayala_outpoints_eric_mitchell/10451551 Hank Lundy Hits The Deck Early, Decisions Dannie Williams; Elvin Ayala Outpoints Eric Mitchell http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hank_lundy_hits_the_deck_early_decisions_dannie_williams_elvin_ayala_outpoints_eric_mitchell/10451551 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto Fight Preview & Breakdown Undefeated pound for pound kingpin Floyd Mayweather moves back up to Junior Middleweight on May 5, 2012, when he challenges divisional top dog and WBA titleholder Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather vs. Cotto was once one of the most craved and debated potential matches in the sport, and today the bout still brings a lot to the table in terms of intrigue and potential excitement once the fighters step through the ropes. Meet the Fighters Floyd Mayweather  42 (26) - 0 Height: 5'8" Reach: 72" Stance: Orthodox Credentials: Rated #1 Pound for Pound and #1 at 147 lbs; WBC titleholder at Welterweight; 5-division champion Activity since 2010: Two wins in two fights at 147 lbs against Shane Mosley (UD) and Victor Ortiz (KO4) Miguel Cotto  37 (30) - 2 Height: 5'7" Reach: 67" Stance: Orthodox Credentials: Rated #19 Pound for Pound and #1 at 154 lbs; WBA titleholder... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:51:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_vs_cotto_preview_prediction/10438942 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_vs_cotto_preview_prediction/10438942 Mayweather vs. Cotto preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mayweather_vs_cotto_preview_prediction/10438942 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b1b13665b127d7fce9c2b9494169cc9a9265b41b/mini/Pacquiao_v_Cotto_6dc3.jpg By Rich Mancuso After Shane Mosley met Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden in New York City the day after, he was still a popular fighter. As he took a walk around Times Square fans would tell him that he was a champion. Mosley would hear that it was a fight he won, and he would still be a factor in the welterweight title mix. “Boxing fans in New York know I won the fight,” Mosley would say. But, the judges thought otherwise about the welterweight title fight in November of 2007. Two of the three had Cotto winning the unanimous decision by a round, and there was a split consensus from media at ringside. Mosley could have won the fight or scored a draw with a good and final 12th round. After that Ricardo Mayorga, Antonio Margarito, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Sergio Mora and Manny Pacquiao have been in the ring with Mosley. So, there can’t be talk that “Sugar Shane” has avoided anyone, or that he quit in his quest to continue on as a three-time division champion. He is headed to the Boxi... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:17:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mosley_gets_one_more_opportunity_with_alvarez/9984832 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mosley_gets_one_more_opportunity_with_alvarez/9984832 Mosley Gets One More Opportunity With Alvarez http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/mosley_gets_one_more_opportunity_with_alvarez/9984832 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/30e12ee0d74d8be2b2382a0e1c082c3c17c0b57d/mini/Forrest_v_Mosley_dc05.jpg Floyd Mayweather has agreed to step up in weight and challenge three-division World Champion Miguel Cotto for his WBA Super Welterweight World title on Saturday, May 5, at the MGM in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised live on pay-per-view. Many moons ago, when Floyd Mayweather was just becoming a pay-per-view star and Miguel Cotto was blasting opponents with his left hooks to the body, fans and pundits alike hoped that the two would meet one day in the ring during the prime of their careers. Much time has since passed, with Cotto sustaining a brutal beating at the hands -- perhaps plaster-filled -- of Antonio Margarito. A subsequent lopsided loss to Manny Pacquiao also did no favors to Cotto's body. But it is amazing what a couple of wins can do for one's image. Cotto moved up to 154, changed trainers, defeated a game Ricardo Mayorga, and then avenged his loss to Margarito. Meanwhile, Mayweather has aged like fine wine, preserving his "0" and show... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:25:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/better_late_than_never_floyd_mayweather_and_miguel_cotto_agree_to_fight/9723217 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/better_late_than_never_floyd_mayweather_and_miguel_cotto_agree_to_fight/9723217 Better Late Than Never: Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto Agree to Fight http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/better_late_than_never_floyd_mayweather_and_miguel_cotto_agree_to_fight/9723217 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b281d3a4f0f5852d44f5b285f26f0d1e88f454d9/mini/Manny_Pacquiao_v_576f.jpg In boxing just about everything is up for debate. We debate on things we can't actually prove nor ever put to the test. Opinions make up the sport of boxing just like clay does a sculpture. The sooner we accept this imperfection, the quicker it brings much better satisfaction in accepting the sport for what it is. My point is that perception makes up the sport. Everything in the sweet science, including why people watch it, is based off opinion and interpretation.    The meaning behind the rules and regulations are man made, the decisions are man influenced and human perception builds its foundation. Considering a fighter exciting can't be scientifically proven, but the human perception builds the so-called reality that those who love boxing think only a slug fest is exciting. Our minds are already programmed to think that way. Minds of boxing fans are built to be biased towards the accepted perception. I say as boxing fans, because others who do not like the sport have a bias perception that it&#39 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_best_versus_the_best_still_matters_in_boxing/9086239 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_best_versus_the_best_still_matters_in_boxing/9086239 The Best Versus The Best Still Matters In Boxing http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_best_versus_the_best_still_matters_in_boxing/9086239 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Other top ranked boxers had more victories during 2011. Certainly, quite a few produced more explosive wins. But if fulfilling long-held expectations and proving your class against some of the best competition out there means anything - and it really should - then Andre Ward enjoyed a better year than anyone else practicing the sweet science at its highest level Ward's two in-ring performances came in the semifnals and final of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, and he was simply too much for his opponents. He breezed through former middleweight titleholder Arthur Abraham in dominant fashion in May, then proved too fast and too tricky for Carl Froch a few weeks ago. Though critics will point out that he won't have a definitive claim to the title of super middleweight king until he faces Lucian Bute (something that apparently won't be happening in the near future), Ward is correctly being thought of as a top five pound-for-pound fighter. It's been a long journey for Ward to get to this poi Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:04:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boxingwatcherscom_2011_boxing_fighter_of_the_year_andre_ward/9054058 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boxingwatcherscom_2011_boxing_fighter_of_the_year_andre_ward/9054058 BoxingWatchers.com 2011 Boxing Fighter of the Year: Andre Ward http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/boxingwatcherscom_2011_boxing_fighter_of_the_year_andre_ward/9054058 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/de6e122228485e2787ed0a24bb3392219c608ba7/mini/Mikkel_Kessler_v_df2f.jpg