"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...]
Five Big Fights That Were Killed By Upsets
Usually in the business of boxing if a fight is big enough, it’ll happen no matter what it takes to get it. That means there might be dodgy decisions, questionable call outs and some promotional finagling to make sure the big one goes off without a hitch. The only thing that can stop that momentum is a devastating loss, especially in a fight that almost everybody thought was a … [Read more...]
Chaos in Twilight. Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez Still Aiming For Fight.
Former four-division champion and future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto still remains one of boxing’s biggest names even though he hasn’t stepped foot in a boxing ring in nearly two years. Cotto is hoping to call an end to his legendary career by the end of 2017, having to hopefully fight two or three more times before calling it a career, but Cotto’s grand finale has misfired from … [Read more...]
Historical Fight Night: Evander Holyfield vs. Ezzard Charles
by Fox Doucette Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome to another edition of the greatest time-machine-powered boxing show in the business. We've got a bit of a conundrum this time. Previously on this program, Evander Holyfield lost a close decision to Rocky Marciano in a cruiserweight battle. Meanwhile, during the old What If Excellent Heavyweight Adventure series, Ezzard … [Read more...]
Jaca vs. Marquez: Quién es el más macho?
Juan Manuel Marquez has allegedly drunk his own urine and is a certified whiner (no pun intended), but he also is a rock-solid future Hall of Famer with a 56-7-1 record against remarkably stiff opposition. In November 2006, the tough and talented Marquez (35-3-1 at the time) fought Filipino Jimrex Jaca (27-2-1) at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. After eight rounds of … [Read more...]