Bob Arum would have us all believe he is working diligently to make a welterweight mega fight between Floyd Mayweather and his cash cow, Manny Pacquiao. He would have us all believe that he is representing his client’s best interests and making the fight to maximize Pacquiao’s earnings his top priority. His actions, however, tell a different story. His insistence on staging … [Read more...]
Out For Justice: Miguel Cotto May Get Revenge, Won’t Get Back What Margarito Stole
Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KOs) raised eyebrows in the U.S. with his cold and calculated destruction of the gatekeepers of the jr. welterweight division early in this decade. At the same time he captured the collective heart of the Puerto Rican boxing fan. After knocking out former title challenger, Justin Juuko in his tenth professional fight, it was clear that Cotto would be the … [Read more...]
Donaire’s Bantamweight Cut-and-Run Will Pay Off in the Long Run
by Tim Harrison Nonito Donaire’s Saturday October 22 WBC/WBO bantamweight title defense against super flyweight titlist Omar Narvaez (35-0-2, 19 KOs) marks his 3rd fight as a bantamweight, and second straight fight televised by HBO. Donaire made a huge impact with a textbook left hook – on both the boxing world who expected a closer fight, and on Fernando Montiel who was … [Read more...]
Jorge Arce headlines Top Rank Live with rematch of Nongqayi, Saturday September 24
32-year old Jorge “Travieso” Arce (57-6-2, 44 KOs) defends his WBO super bantamweight title against Simphiwe Nongqayi (16-1-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday September 24, at Foro Promo Casa in Mexicali, Mexico. This 12-round super bantamweight title fight will headline Top Rank Live and will be shown on Fox Deportes. Nongqayi was a little-known fighter from South Africa when he … [Read more...]