Tag: boxing
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Pac is back: What’s next after Rios?
In a historical clash between two brawlers, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao from the Philippines went against American Brandon “Bambam” Rios in a 12-round slugfest that saw the Filipino victorious amidst criticisms of distractions and a rumored retirement after suffering two consecutive losses to Timothy Bradley and arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez. The fight took place at…
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Donaire floors Darchinyan for 9th round TKO
The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire (32-2) stops Amernian boxer Vic Darchinyan (39-6-1) at 2:06 of round 9 to obtain the knockout victory at round 9 on Sunday, November 10 2013 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Earlier in round 2 Donaire managed to land a hard right which wobbles Darchinyan. The two…
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Mayweather-Ortiz fight results in controversial round 4 knockout win
Floyd Mayweather Jr. once again shocks the world on September 17, delivering a knockout victory over Mexican slugger Victor Ortiz in round four. The fight was held at the prestigious MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This brings Mayweather’s winning streak up to 42 undefeated victories.
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Pacquiao destroys Margarito, claims 8th world title
On Sunday November 14, Manny Pacquiao showed the world that he truly is the pound for pound king by beating the bigger Antonio Margarito to claim his 8th title and become the undisputed WBC World Super Welterweight Champion. It was all Manny from start to finish as he methodically dismantled the Mexican boxer round after…
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Boxer Ricky “the Hitman” Hatton caught snorting cocaine on video
Three big names in boxing are making rounds in the headlines lately. First, we have pound for pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao preparing for his upcoming fight against Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC Jr. Middleweight title. Next, we have the undefeated Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. who recently got arrested on suspicion of grand larceny…
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Floyd Mayweather hurls “racist” remarks against Manny Pacquiao to become the undisputed pound for pound trash talk king?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. might be one of the most talented boxers in the world with his undefeated boxing record. He may also be one of the most arrogant, with a penchant for putting himself on a pedestal at the expense of putting others down. His latest and most favorite victim is none other than the…
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Mayweather vs Mosley fight opinion, photos, and videos
The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Shane Mosley event was one hell of a fight! It’s rather interesting to see that many people are now saying Mayweather can beat Manny Pacquiao, or that Mayweather is a better fighter than Pacquiao. Let’s look at things objectively. Mayweather’s win against Mosley, whilst arguably spectacular, does not prove that…
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Mayweather outboxes Marquez, stays undefeated
The decision was unanimous. Mayweather started off slow, but picked up the pace and dominated in the end. He was way too fast for Juan Manuel Marquez, who tried everything to break Mayweather but his defense was solid. At the end of the day, Floyd Mayweather Jr’s record remains spotless at 40-0. Only one other…
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Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire outboxes Rafael Concepcion and bags WBA Interim Super Flyweight title
On August 16, 2009 Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire aka the “Filipino Flash” fought against Rafael Concepcion from Panama in a 12-round fight that eventually led to a decision in favor of Donaire. Here is an except from the Washington Post article: Donaire, the 26-year-old Filipino star who vacated his IBF flyweight title to move up…