David Castro
12 articles · VOXXI
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Are we closer to Pacquiao-Mayweather? Yeah, no
By David Castro
It?s a cruel but deserved indictment on boxing that the fight everyone wanted to see is now the fight no one cares about anymore. Even so, it?s the only reason there would…
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Pacquiao vs. Algieri won?t be a close fight
By David Castro
On November 22, Chris Algieri will be fighting for the glory that has eluded him most of his career. It?s not clear what Manny Pacquiao is fighting for, but I don?t think…
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Does Brandon Rios have a shot against Pacquiao?
By David Castro
In the crazy world of boxing, Brandon Rios stands out as a fair bit crazier. He?s the type of fighter who makes you think about just what it is you?re watching. While…
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Speed is the key for Manny Pacquiao against Brandon Rios
By David Castro
Regardless of what the ads for ?24/7 Pacquiao vs. Rios? say, this Saturday?s matchup is not an epic confrontation. But there are questions to be answered, and they mostly have to do…
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Will a loss to Delvin Rodriguez diminish Miguel Cotto?s legacy?
By David Castro
Miguel Cotto has always done what has pleased him. At least publicly, he has maintained that he does not pay too much attention to how fans or analysts consider his place in…
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Mayweather vs. Alvarez could shake up boxing
By David Castro
After weeks of an absence of mega-fights, there are three on tap for the rest of the year which will feature fighters of Latino descent. On September 14, Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez will…
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Mikey Garcia vs Juanma Lopez: The keys to victory for both fighters
By David Castro
Perspective usually comes with age and loss. But people never fundamentally change. Former super bantamweight and featherwieght champion Juanma Lopez is publicly gregarious. When speaking to the media, he has always been…
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Nonito Donaire?s training will be key against Guillermo Rigondeaux
By David Castro
It?s hard to get introspection from boxers. But it?s not because they?re intellectually unable to access deep perspectives about who they are and where they?ve been. It?s that the sport requires them…
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Can ?the best Guillermo Rigondeaux? beat Nonito Donaire?
By David Castro
In his interviews, Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux appears serious and workmanlike. You get the sense that boxing is simply his oficio?the method by which he can help his family back home. For…
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Guts and glory: Explosive trilogies starring Latino fighters
By David Castro
Latino fighters have provided many of the most exciting moments in boxing over the last three decades. Yet another chapter in this history was written last Saturday when Mike Alvarado and Brandon…
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Boxing: The best fights of the year
By David Castro
From the thrilling battle between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado to the stunning finish to Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV, there were plenty of incredible moments on the boxing stage in the…
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Pacquiao-Marquez: The keys to victory for both fighters
By David Castro
This Saturday the saga between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will have its fourth chapter in Las Vegas. Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38 knockouts) has won the last two battles by decision, while…