"I, through MP Promotions, will be handling any and all negotiations for my next fight. Nobody is authorized to speak on my behalf." With one statement, the long partnership between Manny Pacquiao and Bob Arum is seemingly over. The boxer-promoter duo had been a vital contributor for the sport for this era, but with Pacquiao in the midst of the final act of his legendary … [Read more...]
Bob Arum Keen on Crawford vs. Khan
Terence Crawford made his Welterweight debut in grand fashion by torturing Jeff Horn for nine rounds last month, and there's no time to waste as Crawford's handlers are hoping to make moves to take the charismatic and supremely talented three-division champion into superstar territory. In a story on BoxingScene, Crawford's promoter Bob Arum mused about the possibility of … [Read more...]
An Insider’s Guide To Betting on a Boxing Upset
In this modern boxing era, with more careful matchmaking and promoters/networks looking to protect their multi-million dollar investments, it’s getting increasingly difficult to predict a big fight upset. Those fans who bet on boxing are finding it harder and harder to score big on an underdog victory. But some boxing truths are universal and there are still plenty of … [Read more...]
It’s a Knockout! Will Mayweather or McGregor Score a Knockout?
We’re less than two weeks away from the biggest spectacle in boxing history as Floyd Mayweather Jr and Conor McGregor are set to go head-to-head inside the ring. Over the years there have been some classic matches and big knockouts and many fans are wondering if either of these hard-hitters is going to knock the other out. Who can forget Canelo Alvarez’s knockout of Amir … [Read more...]
Terence Crawford Faces Diaz, Dreaming Pacquiao.
Terence Crawford has waited around long enough for a big fight to fall on his lap, and he’s more than deserving for it, but Crawford finds himself once again facing off an opponent that nobody wants any business with while big paydays continue to feast on soft touches. Not that there is anything wrong with Crawford fighting Felix Diaz this weekend, but the prospects for … [Read more...]