5/30 - Francesco Pianeta (29-1-1, 16 KO’s) vs. Mickael Vieira (14-3-1, 7 KO’s) - Energie Verbund-Arena, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany In his second contest back since Wlad stopped him a year ago, Pianeta looks to add to his German International heavyweight title when he faces Vieira, who makes his 12 round debut, for the vacant WBO European heavyweight title. In December he … [Read more...]
The Pacquiao-Rios Postmortem; Magno’s Monday Rant
To answer Brandon Rios' post-fight question to Max Kellerman: Yes, "Bam Bam" you were a punching bag Saturday night against Manny Pacquiao. I mean, that's why Brandon Rios was selected for this co-starring slot in the first place, right? Brandon Rios is Brandon Rios and that will never change. An "A" fighter in the pocket; A "C-" fighter in every other situation, the … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Dazzles in Destruction of Rios
Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macau, China-- Too fast, too mobile, just too good, Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KOs) busted up and toyed with a one-dimensional Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KOs) for an easy twelve round unanimous decision by scores of 120-108 119-109, and 118-110 Saturday night in the Asian gaming center of Macau. and via HBO PPV. Rios, the quintessential tough guy, … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: The Boxing Tribune Full PPV Preview
by Tim Harrison While it is still relatively new in Macau, China, boxing makes a huge splash this weekend when global icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) returns from a devastating KO loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last December, to face brash young Mexican brawler, Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs). Operating as the main support to Pacquiao’s return will be the … [Read more...]
Juan Francisco Estrada Aiming To Steal The Show In Macao
by Peter Silkov Chinese idol Zou Shiming, 1-0, takes his second bow, as a professional, this Saturday in front of his adoring fans at The Venetian Casino and Resort in Macao, China, against Jesus Ortega. However, it is the supporting bout between Juan Francisco ’El Gallo’ Estrada 24-2 (18kos) and Milan ‘Method Man’ Melindo 29-0 (12kos), for Estrada’s WBA and WBO world … [Read more...]