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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV: Preview & Prediction
by Geoffrey Ciani - When Manny Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38 KOs) squares off against Juan Manuel Marquez (54-6-1, 39 KOs) for a fourth time this Saturday, boxing fans already have a fairly good idea of what to [...]
Demetrius Andrade vs Freddy Hernandez on January 25th in Huntington, New York; Hyland vs. Fortuna
NEW YORK (December 6, 2012) Star Boxing and Banner Promotions present an evening of world-class professional boxing on ShoBox: The New Generation, Friday, January 25, 2013 at The Paramount in Huntington, [...]
Pacquiao vs Marquez IV – Firmly on the Fence
By Paul Strauss: One boxing journalist had the audacity to say, "I've seen it before. I don't want (need?) to see it again." Think about that for a minute. Three great fights, all of which have involved [...]
Pacquiao to make $25 million, Marquez $3 million for Saturday’s PPV bout on HBO
By Rob Smith: Manny Pacquiao may be starting to show signs of slipping in his last three fights but that's not affecting his paydays in any way as we see with his bout on Saturday against Juan Manuel Marquez [...]
Marquez vs. Pacquiao IV: Just the Facts!!
By Robert Jackson: This edition of ‘just the facts’ will discuss the merits of the fight including conditioning, trainers, skills and the like, so stayed tuned. This writer feels that even though both [...]
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Alberto Guevara on Khan-Molina card on December 15th on SHOWTIME
LOS ANGELES, December 6 - Before British superstar Amir "King" Khan makes his ring return against Carlos Molina at the legendary Los Angeles Sports Arena on Saturday, December 15 live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP [...]
Andre Ward suffers shoulder injury, fight with Pavlik to be postponed
By Steve Mabbott: WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Andre Ward injured his right shoulder while working out to get ready for his now cancelled January 26th clash against former WBC/WBO middleweight champion [...]
Vazquez ready for Gesta challenge
By Rob Smith: IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez (32-3, 13 KO’s) will be making his fifth defense of his title on Saturday night against #5 IBF Mercito Gesta (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) on the undercard [...]
World Champion Austin Trout to Attend “Fire And Ice”
WBA junior middleweight champion Austin Trout, who is coming off last week's impressive win by decision over Miquel Cotto, will attend tomorrow night's show. Holly Holm was originally supposed to fight [...]
“Weigh-In Live: Pacquiao/Marquez 4″ Airs Friday, Dec. 7 on HBO; Holly Holm
Dec. 5, 2012 –- Boxing fans can get a ringside seat for one of the sport’s most dramatic pre-fight activities when HBO telecasts WEIGH-IN LIVE: PACQUIAO/MARQUEZ 4, the official fighter weigh-in [...]
Pacquiao wants Marquez to go toe-to-toe with him on Saturday night
By Brad Cronick: Frustrated with his inability to crack Juan Manuel Marquez’s tough counter punching style, Manny Pacquiao is using a little psychology on Marquez by urging him to stand and trade with [...]
News: Holm-Prazak quotes; Mexico vs. Algeria
Lausanne, Switzerland, 06 December 2012 - With the opportunity of moving top of Group A with a win, Mexico Guerreros will have several of their best performers gracing the canvas for the visit of Algeria [...]
Dulorme and Gonzalez remain top ten in the WBC ratings
December 5, 2012 - During the 50th Convention of the World Boxing Council (WBC) held in Cancún, México, Puerto Rican boxers, Thomas Dulorme (16-1, 12 KO's) and Jonathan "Mantequilla" González (15-0-1, [...]
Randall Bailey wants Keith Thurman or Maidana next; Jennings-Tupou
MIAMI (December 5, 2012) - Despite being 38 and coming off the loss of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight title belt by decision to Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KOs), three-time, two division [...]
Ji-Hoon Kim vs. Ray Beltran on Thursday, December 6th in Las Vegas; Blackledge
PHILADELPHIA (December 5, 2012)—This Thursday a gigantic boxing weekend in Las Vegas kicks off with an important Lightweight tussle between two-world ranked fighters with major implications.
Exciting [...]
Braehmer vs. Gutknecht on February 2nd in Berlin, Germany; Smith vs. O’Meara
Eduard Gutknecht (24-1, 9 KOs) believes that Juergen Braehmer´s (38-2, 30 KOs) time is over. Today the current European Light Heavyweight Champion and his mandatory challenger met for the first time since [...]
Kessler-Magee final press conference
With three days to go until the Nordic Fight Night at Jyske Bank BOXEN in Herning, Mikkel Kessler (45-2, 34 KOs) and World Boxing Association (WBA) Super-Middleweight Champion Brian Magee (36-4-1, 25 KOs) [...]
Famous Boxing Rivalries: Exclusive Interview with Iceman John Scully
“He’s a true boxer. People think a boxer has to get on his toes and circle the ring laterally constantly to be called ‘a boxer’, but a boxer should be able to box in a ring the size of a phone [...]
Pacquiao-Marquez 4; Italia looking to bounce back, More!
ESPN is presenting comprehensive multi-platform pre- and post-fight coverage of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez 4 bout scheduled for December 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. ESPN Deportes [...]
Canelo Alvarez now interested in Austin Trout for May 4th, if Mayweather bout can’t be made
By Rob Smith: WBC junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is now reportedly interested in facing WBA junior middleweight champion Austin Trout on May 4th, if a bout against Floyd Mayweather [...]
Joe Hanks vs. Maurenzo Smith on Thursday, December 6th; Golovkin vs. Rosado
Costa Mesa, CA.: December 4, 2012, With the addition of undefeated heavyweight contender Joe Hanks to Roy Englebrecht Promotions Fight Club OC show this Thursday, December 6th, boxing history will be made, [...]
Tonight on “The Pugilist KOrner”: Austin Trout, Gabriel Rosado, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, and Will Rosinsky
Blog Talk Radio’s “The Pugilist KOrner” is proud to present current Regular WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout, #1 ranked IBF Junior Middleweight Contender “King” Gabriel [...]
Cohen Sends Congratulations to Boxing’s Newest Star Austin Trout
Promoter Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions sends his warmest congratulations to his fighter, WBA Super Welterweight World Champion and boxing's newest superstar, Austin "No Doubt" Trout (26-0, 14 KOs).
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If Trout Is Out, Who’s In?
By Eric Roman Sr. - A lot of talk has been made about the possible showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto, even though the wily veteran lost a unanimous decision to Austin Trout this past weekend. [...]
Prescott vs. Walkers on Saturday, December 8th
Orange, CA (December 4) - Quick-fisted Colombian Daulis Prescott finally gets his chance for a crack at the world championship when he fights Jamaica's undefeated Nicholas Walters this Saturday, December [...]