Hello boxing fans! With the Miguel Cotto/Delvin Rodriguez mismatch out of the way, we can look towards the immediate boxing future for a mini-forecast of the action. First on tap: Next Saturday, October 12th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada – HBO Pay Per View -- Juan Manuel Marquez (55-6-1, 40 KOs) takes on undefeated underdog and WBO welterweight … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux – Too fast, too strong, & too flashy for Donaire: The Sunday Brunch
Hello family and welcome to another episode of boxing's Sunday Brunch! This week is all about the excellent bout that took place live from my home town, New York City. Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux, the former two-time Olympic gold medalist and highly decorated amateur champion took the heart from one of boxing's most beloved warriors in Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire. … [Read more...]
Do It Again: Fourth Pacquiao-Marquez bout set for December 8
By Gary Purfield While rumors have swirled for weeks and even months about Pacquiao’s next fight, it was finally made official Friday with the announcement that Pacquiao will meet his greatest ring rival Juan Manuel Marquez for a fourth time. They will battle at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on HBO PPV. While everyone in the boxing world desires a bout between Pacquiao and … [Read more...]
Teon Kennedy: Free from Distraction, Focused, and Ready for Rigondeaux
By Gary Purfield Opening the televised portion of Saturday’s big Pacquiao-Bradley PPV card, Teon Kennedy (17-1-2, 7 KO) hopes to complete an up and down journey by winning his first world title. The talented Philadelphia Super Bantamweight was noticed early on his career as someone with the potential to win a world title one day. Known as “The Technician” the early part … [Read more...]