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Arreola is going down...
September 25, 2009 by
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Vitali Klitschko is 37-2, winning 36 of his wins by knockout. He lost on cuts to legendary champion Lennox Lewis and had to retire due to shoulder injury early in his career against former champion Chirs Byrd.
Chris Arreola is 27-0 with 24 knockouts. He has wins over...
No Party Like a Mayweather Party
September 18, 2009 by
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Oh, just admit it, boxing fans, you missed him. Whether you love, like, hate or despise the guy, Floyd Mayweather is back for another PPV showdown and you absolutely cannot get enough of it.
I feel you.
Sure, he’s a strange cat. In fact, Mayweather...
Happy New Year!
June 04, 2009 by
Kelsey McCarson on Enterto
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Well, 2008 is now upon us. Let's look ahead to what could make 2008 a truly exceptional year for the sport of boxing.
Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe: These two technicians may finally fight each other this year. Both fighters are coming off great wins. ...
Malignaggi slides by Ngoudjo...is Hatton next?
June 04, 2009 by
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Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi often reminds boxing fans just how important punching power is to a fighter. While Malignaggi is often aggressive, stylistically impressive and flashily brilliant, he often lacks any kind of real pop to his punches. He...
Jones Predicts K.O., Trinidad Says No
June 04, 2009 by
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Next Saturday's bout between two all-time greats is building steam as a PPV of interest. While no one will deny that Roy Jones, Jr. and Felix Trinidad are no longer at the top of their games, both fighters bring enough to the fight to at least make it an interesting...
The World Awaits...Again?; Miranda, Pascal Win
June 04, 2009 by
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According to various news outlets, Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather will meet again in De La Hoya's next fight, presumably May 5, 2008. Mayweather defeated De La Hoya by majority decision last May in a much anticipated showdown.
This would...
Trinidad Has No Chace
June 04, 2009 by
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Felix "Tito" Trinidad is fighting Roy Jones, Jr. for little more than pride and respect.
Okay, he's fighting for a bunch of money, too, but the point is that there is no title (mythical or otherwise) on the line this Saturday night in New York. These two...
Patient Jones Too Much for Trinidad
June 04, 2009 by
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Roy Jones, Jr. shook off the cobwebs and returned to vintage form in his win over Felix "Tito" Trinidad last Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While I'm not ready to proclaim "the return of the Royness" as ESPN.com is doing, I will say that Roy proved...
Jones Sets Eyes On Future
June 04, 2009 by
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Roy Jones, Jr., fresh off his obliteration of former welterweight great Felix "Tito" Trinidad, has released a memorandum to the entire boxing community. Jones, never the shy one, listed these possible opponents in a recent statement:
"I'll...
Not So Fast: Povetkin Outclasses Chambers
June 04, 2009 by
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Rising American heavyweight "Fast" Eddie Chambers was not fast enough to upend 2004 Olympic gold medalist Alexander Povetkin. Chambers, who traveled to Germany to fight for the right to face the winner of the Wladimir Klitschko-Sultan Ibragimov bout set for February...
Trusting Ring Magazine
June 04, 2009 by
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"The Bible of Boxing" as it is known worldwide has recently undergone a makeover. No, it doesn't have new clothes and blonde highlights. This makeover is on the inside and not everyone is happy about it.
If you haven't read The Ring then I urge...
Britain's Best
June 04, 2009 by
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Don't look now, but English fighters are taking the boxing world by storm. World champions Joe Calzaghe (super middleweight) and Ricky Hatton (junior welterweight) lead a stellar group of Britain's best that have also enjoyed success here in the States over...
Williams Seeks To Punish Quintana
June 04, 2009 by
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Undefeated welterweight Paul "The Punisher" Williams (33-0) is set to face solid contender Carlos Quintana (24-1) this Saturday night on HBO.
Williams' promoter, Bob Arum, seems to believe no one wants to fight his fighter. Arum refers to Williams as the...
The Punisher becomes the Punished
June 04, 2009 by
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Quintana pulls the upset
If you read my last column, then you know what a slam dunk I thought the Paul Williams vs. Carlos Quintana fight was in favor of Williams. Of course, if you follow boxing at all you know that some nights fighters just don't look like themselves...
McCarson picks Taylor: Is he cR-aZ_y?
June 04, 2009 by
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Yes.
I am picking Jermain Taylor to regain the middleweight championship of the world tonight from Kelly Pavlik, against what many would consider sound judgement.
Just for fun, here is a recap of things going against Taylor tonight:
1. He's looked terrible his last...
Pavlik Earns Decision, McCarson reflects on prediction
June 04, 2009 by
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"I remember when Bernard Hopkins did it after our fight. He took some glory away. Let him be happy, the man is the middleweight champion of the world let him enjoy it,” said Taylor. “He did catch me, he hurt me with a body shot in the 11th round. I could have did...
Foreman's Greatness Undisputed
June 04, 2009 by
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While not known as "The Greatest", like fellow 70s heavyweight icon Muhammed Ali, George Foreman has a greatness all of his own. Foreman, the former uber-menace devastator that Ali was able to overcome in perhaps his greatest performance as a fighter, was...
The Mexican Assassin?: Pacquiao Ready for Marquez
June 04, 2009 by
Kelsey McCarson on Enterto
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From www.fightnews.com:
"I don't want people to call me 'Mexican Assassin,'" commented Pacquiao. "I'm just a fighter who does my job in the ring and gives a good fight to the fans."
Yeah, but his job seems to be assassinating...
Top Five Heavyweights of All Time
June 04, 2009 by
Kelsey McCarson on Enterto
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Here is a list of my top 5 heavyweights of all time, reprinted from my personal weblog at www.theboxingstop.blogspot.com. Email me yours at kelseymccarson@enterto.com or just leave a comment at the other site!
TOP FIVE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS OF ALL TIME
1. Joe Louis (69...
MMA: The Science of Suck
June 04, 2009 by
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Yeah, I said it.
I debated writing this article for a long time. Sometimes I think boxing fans can be too hard on their ugly little step-sister. I'd hate to seem like the school yard bully picking on the new guy.
But no, MMA sucks and that'...
Klitschko set to unify titles
March 20, 2009 by
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IBF champ and current #1 ranked heavyweight on the planet Wladimir Klitschko is set to face WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov this Saturday in a much needed unification bout on HBO.
It is the first unification bout in the division in 9 years.
Thanks to the MMA, boxing...
Gamboa, HBO not impressive
March 20, 2009 by
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Protect yourself at all times.
It's a simple, but important rule in the fight game. Usually, if not always, one must keep his hands up in order to achieve this important element. There are bound to be a few exceptions to this rule, but unless your name...
The Rest of the Best (Top Ten Heavyweights 6-10)
March 20, 2009 by
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6. Jack Dempsey (66-6-11)
“The Manassa Mauler” was not only a great fighter, but he was incredibly popular during his day with the public. Dempsey’s aggressive style won over fans and critics, and his ability to knock opponents out with either hand...
Decision time for De La Hoya
March 20, 2009 by
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Oscar De La Hoya appears to be leaning toward a final farewell fight with Manny Pacquiao on December 6. Sure, Pacman is the undisputed P4P king now that Floyd Mayweather has retired, but does this fight really make any sense? Would beating Pacquiao do anything for...
Sense and Sensibility
March 20, 2009 by
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