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Pacquiao Destroys Hatton
May 04, 2009 by
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Ricky Hatton’s dream of becoming the greatest of all fighters was ended in sudden and shocking fashion on Saturday, May 2nd by Manny Pacquiao. And it’s not just the end of his dream; Ricky Hatton should never fight again. Once again Hatton ventured into the territory of an elite...
Mayweather Returns to Duel with Marquez
May 04, 2009 by
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has announced his return to the ring. After over one year in retirement, Mayweather – who is rumored to have suffered several financial setbacks – will fight this year in a mega-match that pits his brilliance against a fighter of perhaps equal talent, Juan...
Taylor KO’d – Now Will Calzaghe Fight Froch?
April 26, 2009 by
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Now Jermain Taylor knows Carl Froch. In a unique and extraordinary fight, Froch demonstrated the best and worst of himself, yet still managed to expose a long held deficiency of Taylor’s. In fact, though Taylor showed much strength and authority early on, his own weaknesses descended...
Oscar de la Hoya Retires from Boxing
April 15, 2009 by
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Oscar de la Hoya will not fight again. Perhaps it’s a sign of his stature as one of the great fighters that, like so many of the legends of the past, he could not bring himself to leave the sport; instead, he was forced to concede that his time in the ring had come to an end. No...
Paul "The Punisher" Williams vs. Winky Wright Prediction
April 10, 2009 by
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NOTE: Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola vs. Jameel "Big Time" McCline prediction also included.
In a boxing world dominated by Latin, Asian and European champions, Paul Williams is on the verge of becoming a star of particular significance as a rising black American...
Khan Salvages Career with TKO of Barrera
March 15, 2009 by
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The reaction of the crowd at the MEN Arena told the story so far as the fighters entered for the main event – a standing ovation and rapturous applause for Marco Antonio Barrera, then choruses of disapproval for the home fighter, Amir Khan. England knew and respected the legend...
Marquez KOs Diaz ? Is Mayweather Next?
March 01, 2009 by
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There may not be a single fighter in the world more dangerous than Juan Manuel Marquez. The Mexico City legend tonight once again proved why he deserves billing as perhaps the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and a modern legend that will stand in the halls of fame. The...
John Retains Title while Marquez Slays Diaz
March 01, 2009 by
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As per the information provided by the HBO television crew, a crowd of over fifteen thousand fight fans packed the beautiful Toyota Center in Houston, Texas to cheer hometown boxing icons Ricardo "Rocky" Juarez and Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz. Both fighters were matched...
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz Prediction
February 27, 2009 by
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If the outcome of this fight depends on overall quality, Juan Diaz has a minimal chance of beating Juan Manuel Marquez. Diaz has made a living out of upsetting the odds and overcoming fighters with more fearsome reputations than his own, but whose hearts were no longer in the game...
Q&A with South African Trainer Colin Nathan
February 23, 2009 by
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South Africa's "Golden Boy" of boxing, Johannesburg based Boxing Trainer Colin Nathan shares some of his insight on the current boxing scene in South Africa... READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AT MODERN BOXING!!!
Cotto Returns to KO Jennings in Five
February 22, 2009 by
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As expected, Miguel Cotto made a successful comeback to the ring last night and won the WBO welterweight title with a fifth round stoppage of England's Michael Jennings. The Englishman came out to "Anarchy in the UK" by the Sex Pistols, and wanted to create some chaos...
Predictions: Pavlik vs. Rubio and Cotto vs. Jennings
February 19, 2009 by
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Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik were the stars of their respective divisions; fighters deemed ready to lead boxing into its future. Both endured career-altering first defeats last year in fights that damaged their images as two of boxing's most marketable fighters. Promoters Top...
Vic Darchinyan vs. Jorge Arce Prediction
February 04, 2009 by
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Vic Darchinyan ? the super flyweight who fights with the presence of a super heavyweight ? has fists that have become magnets for world championships. Meanwhile, eluded by legitimate gold, Jorge Arce has spent much of the last four years fighting final elimination bouts and interim...
Manny Pacquiao vs. Oscar de la Hoya Prediction
December 05, 2008 by
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Modern Boxing head writer Jim Cawkwell previews this weekend's mega-bout between the legendary Oscar de la Hoya and the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world Manny Pacquiao. In addition, find a quick prediction of how this fight will turn out.
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