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College Basketball Predictions for 09-10 Go Here

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:11 -0500

With a whimper, the college basketball season opens tonight. Isiah Thomas and FIU play defending national champion UNC. The Tar Heels are 31-point favorites. There isn’t an enticing game on the schedule this week. Call it a soft opening. For us, the season begins Thanksgiving week with the Maui Classic. If you’ve had time to [...]

MANNY PACQUIAO SHOUTOUT

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:44:43 -0500

Back from DC Charity Boxing. It was good to be in a room with so many great fighters. Speaking of great fighters, Pacquioa looks good on Saturday.

I think Cotto is a good fighter, but I believe Pacquioa's quickness will overcome Cotto.

This is my shoutout to Pacman!

David Haye: Injury won't interfere with John Ruiz defense

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:12:38 -0500

New heavyweight champion David Haye is confident a broken hand won't threaten his title defense against John Ruiz.

Haye, Booth talking Wembley for Klitschko fight

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:19:32 -0500

David Haye says he'll be gone from boxing by age 31. He sees three more fights in his future. (AP Photo/Christof Stache) View full size photo » As the boxing world goes topsy-turvy over David Haye, the big quotes just keep flying in. His manager/trainer, Adam Booth, says that Wembley Stadium have contacted him about a fight between Haye and a Klitschko brother, and Haye himself says he sees three more fights in his fu...

Lovemore N'dou, Matthew Hatton ready for Friday scrap

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:48:44 -0500

This Friday, Matthew Hatton gets the chance to step out of his brother's shadow a bit. He faces Lovemore N'dou in England. (Photo via images.sportinglife.com) View full size photo » In the enormous shadow of Saturday's Cotto-Pacquiao mega fight, it would be hard for the boxing world to pay much attention to any other fight this weekend. But on Friday from England on Sky Sports, a promising scrap will take plac...

Manny Pacquiao FanHouse Live Chat, Monday 2 PM ET

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:24:00 -0500

by Michael David SmithFiled under: FanHouse Exclusive, Media WatchManny Pacquiao will fight Miguel Cotto on Saturday night (HBO pay-per-view at 9 PM ET), but he'll be taking a few minutes out of his preparations to chat live with FanHouse readers on Monday. If you want to ask Pacquiao a question, you can ask it during our live, or submit it in advance to me on Twitter @MichaelDavSmith.The live chat begins below at 2PM ET on Monday.Manny Pacquiao FanHouse Live Chat, Monday 2 PM ET original...

Glen Johnson undecided on future, praises Dawson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:23:03 -0500

Glen Johnson praised foe Chad Dawson after losing to him in Connecticut on Saturday. The 40-year-old is undecided on his future in boxing. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham) View full size photo » Glen Johnson has lost a lot of fights he didn't agree with, and he may have feigned disbelief (perhaps out of habit) when the scores were read for Chad Dawson on Saturday, but the veteran light heavyweight contender is full of praise f...

Richard Schaefer compares Haye to Ali

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:07:52 -0500

If you ask Richard Schaefer, David Haye is the next Muhammad Ali. (AP Photo/Christof Stache) View full size photo » Boxing promoters are (in)famous for their extreme hyperbole and exaggerations, but Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer has gone nuclear with this one. From the Mirror: New world heavyweight king David Haye has been hailed as the greatest boxer since the legendary Muhammad Ali. ... Golden Boy boss Richard ...

Simphiwe Nongaqayi-Jorge Arce match being planned, says Arce

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:04:33 -0500

Simphiwe Nongqayi easily outpointed Jorge Arce in September. The two may meet again on December 19. (Photo via www.timeslive.co.za) View full size photo » According to veteran warrior Jorge Arce, a December 19 rematch in Mexico is being planned between himself and his last opponent, Simphiwe Nongqayi. Nongqayi easily outpointed Arce on September 15 in Cancun. Top Rank does have a Latin Fury show scheduled for December 19...

Mosley-Berto to be announced Saturday morning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:03:51 -0500

It's official: "Sugar" Shane Mosley will fight undefeated Andre Berto on January 30 in Las Vegas. The fight will be formally announced on Saturday. (Photo via www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com) View full size photo » Although HBO already ran the graphic during a promo spot on Saturday night, the Shane Mosley-Andre Berto fight for January 30 will be announced officially on Saturday morning in Las Vegas, reports ESP...

David Haye looking to fight the Klitschkos in 2010

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:06 -0500

David Haye again says he wants the Klitschko brothers in the ring. Haye beat Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title on Saturday. (AP Photo/Christof Stache) View full size photo » Fresh off his big victory over Nikolai Valuev to win the WBA heavyweight title on Saturday in Germany, David Haye is back to talking about the division's two main men, brothers Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. "Anyone who has a ...

Bad Left Hook Best of the Decade: Light Heavyweight

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:51:24 -0500

While the old farts were busy trying to avoid anyone with a pulse, Adamek and Dawson faced off in a match between two up-and-comers, with Dawson leaving as the decisive victor. View full size photo » Now that 2009 is getting close to wrapping up, it means this decade is almost over. Before the end of the year, I hope to get through all the weight classes, presenting to you some choices for the best fighter in a give...

Haye Takes WBA Title from Valuev

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:38:08 -0500

Last December in Switzerland, Evander Holyfield - giving up nine inches and nearly 100 pounds - outworked WBA heavyweight champ Nicolay Valuev over 12 boring rounds only to have the judges award a majority decision to Valuev. Last night in Germany, David Haye - giving up nine inches and nearly 100 pounds - outworked WBA heavyweight champ Nicolay Valuev over 12 boring rounds and was awarded a majority decision by the judges to take the title. Go figure. This makes six consecutive 12 roun...

CompuBox Statistics for Dawson-Johnson and Angulo-Yorgey

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:53:16 -0500

Full CompuBox statistics for last night's HBO card in Connecticut are available for your viewing. The statistics are posted after the jump. As always, I note that the numbers don't always tell the story, but they do for Dawson-Johnson, and they especially do for Alfredo Angulo's massacre of Harry Joe Yorgey. Total Punches Landed / Thrown Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Dawson 22/65 22/68 27/77 17/50 23/64 ...

Chad Dawson easily defeats Glen Johnson in rematch

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:11:26 -0500

Chad Dawson defeated Glen Johnson decisively in their rematch tonight. (Photo via images.sportinglife.com) View full size photo » In the main event of tonight's HBO World Championship Boxing, Chad Dawson routed Glen Johnson over 12 rounds in a rematch of their tight 2008 battle, leaving no doubts this time about the identity of the superior fighter. Dawson kept his undefeated record with arguably the best and most imp...

Alfredo Angulo destroys Harry Joe Yorgey in three

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:58:32 -0500

Alfredo Angulo got right back on the map with a dominant knockout victory over Harry Joe Yorgey. (Photo via www.cazadorpromotion.com) View full size photo » Our live, round-by-round coverage is continuing one post down. Dawson-Johnson II starts shortly! On the first fight of tonight's HBO World Championship Boxing double-header, Mexican brawler Alfredo Angulo utterly destroyed tough Harry Joe Yorgey, knocking him out...

Haye Dethrones WBA Champ Valuev

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:33:00 -0500

by Lem SatterfieldFiled under: WBA, WBC, WBOChallenger David Haye did a lot of trash talking before Saturday night's clash with WBA champion Nikolay Valuev. In the end, the smaller man backed up his words.Overcoming disadvantages of 98 pounds in weight, and nine inches in height, as well as an undisclosed injury to his sledgehammer right hand, the London-born Haye abandoned his power-punching approach for a slick boxing style on the way to dethroning the 7-foot, "Russian Giant" ...

Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Chad Dawson v. Glen Johnson II

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:30:27 -0500

The rematch between top light heavyweights Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson will be live on HBO tonight, with the two-fight card starting at 9:30pm ET. Junior middleweights Alfredo Angulo (16-1, 13 KO) and Harry Joe Yorgey (22-0-1, 10 KO) do battle in the televised opener. CHAD DAWSON Rematch GLEN JOHNSON Main Event Record: 28-0 (17 KO) Record: 49-12-2 (33 KO) Age: 27 Age: 40 Hometown: New Haven, Connecticut Hometown: Miami, Florid...

David Haye squeaks by Nikolai Valuev to claim WBA title

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:09:43 -0500

David Haye managed to win a close decision over Nikolai Valuev in Germany today, giving him the WBA heavyweight title. (Photo by Thomas Langer/Bongarts/Getty Images) View full size photo » David Haye managed to win a majority decision in Germany today, beating Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title in a typically boring Valuev bout that may have finally rid the division of the giant Russian. To be blunt, though, Ha...

Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Nikolai Valuev v. David Haye

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:24 -0500

We'll be here starting at 3pm ET for today's heavyweight title fight between Russian giant Nikolai Valuev and confident Brit David Haye. The show is available in the States for $24.99 on pay-per-view, distributed by Integrated Sports. John Ruiz will be "featured" on the undercard, so get your energy shots ready. NIKOLAI VALUEV DAVID HAYE Main Event Record: 50-1 (34 KO) Record: 22-1 (21 KO) Age: 36 Age: 29 Hometo...

Quick Picks: Valuev-Haye, Dawson-Johnson II and Angulo-Yorgey

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:39:36 -0500

Nikolai Valuev and David Haye battle today in Germany for the WBA heavyweight title. (Photo via www.donking.com) View full size photo » Bad Left Hook will have live, round-by-round coverage, scoring and analysis for both of these cards. Valuev-Haye starts at 3pm on Integrated Sports PPV in the States ($24.99) and on Sky Box Office in the UK, and the HBO card starts at 9:30pm ET. Nikolai Valuev v. David Haye (12 Rounds, F...

Little Giants: David Haye Looking to Make History

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:24 -0500

Primo Carnera (right) suffered his share of losses to much smaller men. (Photo via www.boxingforum.com) View full size photo » When David Haye climbs into the ring later today to take on WBA heavyweight titlist, he'll be looking to make history as best I can tell. Should Haye win the fight, he will have set a record for overcoming the largest official weight difference in notable heavyweight boxing history. Just a qu...

Zab Judah and Joel Casamayor win in comeback bouts

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:57 -0500

Former lightweight champ Joel Casamayor returned to the ring tonight with a tougher-than-expected win over Jason Davis. (Photo via assets.espn.go.com) View full size photo » Zab Judah and Joel Casamayor won as expected in their Las Vegas comeback fights tonight on pay-per-view, leaving only the question of what's left and if either of them are actually any good. Tonight taught us nothing. In front of a very small cro...

Respect overdue for Dawson, far overdue for Johnson

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:05 -0500

Chad Dawson escaped with a narrow win over Glen Johnson in 2008. Tomorrow, he tries to do it again with no doubts remaining. (Photo via cache.daylife.com) View full size photo » He was referred to by Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter during Mayweather's short retirement. Four of his last six wins came over top names. When he took the title, he really took it. He's the only man y...

Sexton tops Rogan, McCloskey dominates Rasilla in Northern Ireland

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:55:08 -0500

Sam Sexton (right) won decisively against Martin Rogan in their Belfast rematch. Rogan quit after six rounds of action. (Photo via www.irishnews.com) View full size photo » On the Friday Sky Sports double-header from two sites in Northern Ireland, Sam Sexton came out with a much clearer victory over Martin Rogan in their heavyweight rematch, and Paul McCloskey dominated Spaniard Daniel Rasilla to claim the vacant European junior welterweight tit...