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Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia Marks End of Top Rank/ESPN deal
Saturday’s main event on ESPN between Xander Zayas and Jorge Garia marks the end of a rights deal with Top Rank. With nothing schedule in the coming months, TR founder Bob Arum…
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Italian next for Magsayo?
Magsayo (R) connects with a short left at Mata. Newly-crowned WBC Continental Americas superfeatherweight champion Mark Magsayo may be up against WBC Silver titlist Michael Magnesi of Italy in his next fight…
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Marcial to focus on pros
Marcial (R) throws a right against Joseph. Eumir Marcial said yesterday he’s unsure to fight in the SEA Games this December with his focus lasered on the pros and a possible appearance…
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Great Boxing Weekend All Over the World
I promised Manny Pacquiao to be present at his fight, so I traveled to Las Vegas while our proud champions Oleksander Usyk and Bam Rodriguez also fought in very important matches on…
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Hurting inside
The verdict was like a stab straight into MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ heart. For four years, Gibbons dreamed of Manny Pacquiao returning to the ring after losing the WBC welterweight belt…
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Barrios lucky to keep title
Lady Luck continued to smile on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios as he has now retained his title twice in a row by escaping without a win. He kept his belt on…
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McTavish a proud Filipino
Bruce McTavish. Being Filipino is never about how you look. It’s what’s in your heart that counts. Bruce McTavish looked every bit the New Zealander of Scottish descent that he was but…
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Pacquiao vs Barrios: Factors of consequence
Manny Pacquiao climbs back into the ring after a four-year layoff in a bid to become the first active International Boxing Hall of Famer to win a world title but WBC welterweight…
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Usyk vs Dubois Rematch Marred by Oversaturated Pay-Per-View Market
Saturday is chalk-full of fights during the afternoon in London (for us in the states) and in America at night. Unfortunately, if a boxing fan wants to see it live (legally), they…
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Fighting for clean sweep
Magsayo (L) and Mata during the final presscon. Three Filipino fighters take on separate opponents at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, tomorrow night (Sunday morning, Manila) and Freddie Roach’s long-time…
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New York, a Special Place for Boxing
Stevenson (L) vs Zepeda in New York last weekend. Finally, I made the decision to make one last stop before returning to my beloved Mexico after a long trip which included London,…
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Manny ready for Barrios
Manny Pacquiao isn’t leaving anything to chance and with nearly two months of training, said he’s ready for whatever WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios brings into the ring when they clash in…
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Manny motors to Vegas
Manny Pacquiao leaves for Las Vegas at 3 pm today (California time), taking a long drive from Los Angeles to keep his appointment with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM…
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Taylor vs. Serrano Trilogy: Can Amanda Get The Nod?
This Friday night live streaming on Netflix from the world-famous Madison Square Garden Areana the trilogy takes place between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Both fights have more than lived up to…
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Good Fortune for Manny
Australian strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday Manny Pacquiao is ready to go 12 rounds in battling WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas,…
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Catterall vs Eubank: Jack’s Experience Gap Too Wide?
On a holiday weekend in the states, Jack Catterall faces Harlen Eubank live on DAZN across the pond in Manchester Arena. Eubank is coming off TKO victory over Tyrone McKenna back in…
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No issues with fight ref
Thomas Taylor will be the third man in the ring when Manny Pacquiao takes on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, on July 19 and…
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Grand Muay Thai event in Verona
The second stage of my long journey has ended, and I am now off to Turkey to continue with the great plans of the World Boxing Council. The World Muay Thai Boxing…
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Paul vs. Chavez Jr: Can Julio Derail Jake Paul?
It’s hard to believe that Jake Paul entered the pro ranks at the beginning of 2020. Over 5 years has passed and say what you want about Paul, he has made a…
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The Grand Prix a Grand Concept
The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix, the professional boxing World Cup, is proving to be magnificent. Don José’s classic expression, “¡Qué bárbaro!” or “¡Qué barbaridad!”, said it all. It meant there…
