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ARIZA PREDICTS MAIDANA WILL HAVE A TOUGH FIGHT AGAINST WBA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION BRONER
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Maidana. Argentine challenger Marcus Maidana’s strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza predicts Maidana will have a tough fight when he battles WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner at the Alamadome in San Antonio,  Read Full Story >>>
DOLIGUEZ HEADLINES SBB BATANGAS CARD ON DEC. 14
By Dennis U. Eroa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Doliguez. Rising Filipino star Jun ‘‘Hercules’’ Doliguez headlines a much-awaited boxing card under Elmer Anuran’s Saved by the Bell Promotions on December 14 at the Agoncillo Sports Complex in Agoncillo, Batangas. Dol  Read Full Story >>>
16 YEAR OLD BOXER IN A COMA AFTER AN AMATEUR BOUT IN IBA, ZAMBALES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
A 16 year old high school student from Bulacan is in a coma and reportedly “brain dead” after being rushed to the provincial hospital in Iba, Zambales when he complained of dizziness at the end of the second round of a preliminary bout at the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association competition l  Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Injury ravaged Bulls lose to Buck, 78-74
By Carla Mae Reroma, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
CHICAGO -- In a battle between two injury-depleted teams, the Milwaukee Bucks narrowly edged the Chicago Bulls, 78-74, Tuesday night at the United Center here in the Windy City. John Henson led the charge with 25 points and 14 rebounds while point guard Brandon Knight added 19 points and 10 bo  Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Pacers race past Heat in clash of titans
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

CHICAGO -- The Indiana Pacers wiped out an early 13-point deficit and outscored the Miami Heat 50-37 in the second half to score a 90-84 victory Tuesday night at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. It was Indiana's 10th win   Read Full Story >>>
IRS The Latest To Send Manny Pacquiao To The Mat: Boxer Reportedly Owes $18 Million
By Tony Nitti, Forbes.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
You know, for a guy who seems to be pretty proactive about this tax planning, boxer Manny Pacquiao sure gets hit with some hefty tax bills. Back in May, we detailed how Pacquiao made the decision to return to the ring in China – where the top marginal tax rate is 12% — rather than the United St  Read Full Story >>>
WBC TELLS FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO FIGHT MANNY PACQUIAO
By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
PACQUIAO NOW #1 CONTENDER FOR MAYWEATHER San Francisco, CA– There is little doubt, especially since the shutout pitched by Manny Pacquiao a fortnight ago against Brandon Rios, people want to see Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. One particular article that was the recent “Thrilla’ in Manila   Read Full Story >>>
Pay-Per-View or Not, Broner Says He Will Put On A Show Against Maidana
By James Myhre, Tha Boxing Voice, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Coming into his second fight at Welterweight, and for the first time defending his new WBA Welterweight title, Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-0 22KOs) takes on the hard-punching Argentinean Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (34-3 31KOs) at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio on December 14th. Broner won the WBA   Read Full Story >>>
It’s “Showtime” in 2014
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Shawn “Showtime” Porter surprised a few fans in beating defending two-time world champion Devon Alexander “The Great.” While the fight was by no means one-sided, Porter was aggressive, measured and carried the action through much of the fi  Read Full Story >>>
ALEXIS ARGUELLO AND SUGAR RAY ROBINSON
By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
San Francisco, CA– The picture you see here was taken in either the late 60s or early 70s, the great Alexis Arguello and the man who a lot of people feel was the greatest ever, “Sugar Ray” Robinson. By now Robinson had retired with his last bout being in 1964. Arguello on the other hand, Alexis look  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao denies owing $18.5M to IRS, says report the handiwork of people who are 'out to destroy my name'
By Snow Badua, Spin.ph, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
FILIPINO boxing hero Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday denied owing unpaid taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the US, claiming the latest controversy he has found himself in is the handiwork of people who are "out to destroy my name." The former eight-division world champion said a report b  Read Full Story >>>
Op-Ed: Who's telling the truth in Manny Pacquiao's tax woes?
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum says his company, Top Rank Promotions has been religiously remitting at least 30% of Pacquiao's taxable income in the US to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) but a TMZ report says Pacquiao still owes IRS $18 million. In the Philippines, the Bureau of Internal Re  Read Full Story >>>
ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPT SIGNS UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT KING BEN ASKREN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ SIGNS UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT KING BEN ASKREN PLUS: TOP ASIAN PROSPECTS DAE HWAN KIM, CHRIS LOKTEFF, HARRIS SARMIENTO AND AUNG LA NSANG JOINS ONE FC’S BURGEONING ROSTER 11 December 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™, Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organ  Read Full Story >>>
Larry Merchant wasn’t thrilled with Guillermo Rigondeaux’s latest showcase: ‘I think I went to sleep in the second round’
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
On Saturday night, Dec. 7, Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux again put on another clinic in outclassing former bantamweight titlist Joseph Agbeko inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Rigondeaux, the sport’s reigning WBA and WBO junior featherweight champion, had his Ghanaian foe c  Read Full Story >>>
The Week’s Boxing Schedule, Featuring Marcos Maidana, Adrien Broner, Josesito Lopez And Sam Soliman
By Alex McClintock , The Queensberry Rules, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Who knew that Disney movies had such badass characters? Maybe they could make an animated movie about Marcos Maidana. It could be called “The Ballad Of El Chino.” I’d watch, but I guess it might scare the children. Apart from The Ballad Of El Chino (AKA his welterweight fight with Adrien Broner),  Read Full Story >>>
Q&A Stafford: Broner will speak Spanish, punish Marcos Maidana
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
SAN ANTONIO -- RingTV.com caught up to Mike Stafford, trainer of WBA welterweight titleholder Adrien "The Problem" Broner, for his thoughts on Saturday night's defense against hard-hitting Argentine Marcos Maida on Showtime from The Alamodome. In July, on the heels of Broner's split-decision vic  Read Full Story >>>
Nelson Mandela: The Loud And Silent 10 Count
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
If he were PPV, he’d offer it for your freedom with the proceeds going to your family. I felt Nelson Mandela’s greatness by hearing about it while never really seeing it. And since “seeing is believing”, all you had to do was open your eyes and look into his. Prisoner. President. A giant  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Watch: The cookie crumbles
By Edwin G. Espejo, Asian Correspondent, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Is the glass tower slowly crumbling? A report is out that the Internal Revenue Service of the US is after all running after Manny Pacquiao for tax deficiency to the tune of US$18.3 million covering the period between 2006 and 2010. The IRS is the counterpart of the Philippines’ revenue body –   Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO vs. MAYWEATHER IN NEW YORK?
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

After Manny Pacquiao’s one sided victory over the young but overly matched Brandon Rios of Oxnard, CA at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China a few weeks ago, fans and media alike again opened the possibility of finally having the m  Read Full Story >>>
SHOWTIME VIDEO: MARCOS "EL CHINO" MAIDANA
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Marcos "El Chino" Maidana is one of the most feared punchers in boxing today. He is also consistently amongst the most exciting fighters in the game, one who has specialized in Fight of the Year-worthy battles against t  Read Full Story >>>
50 Cent moves from James Kirkland to Big Apple Boxing show Dec. 20
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Kirkland. 50 Cent moves from James Kirkland's Awesome performance to 'Big Apple Boxing' Dec. 20 at Resorts World Casino NYC NEW YORK (December 10, 2013) - Boxing promoter/rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson intends to parlay  Read Full Story >>>
NBA --Bobcats sting Warriors despite Curry's 43 points
By Joan Secuya-Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Charlotte Bobcats survived a 43-point explosion by Stephen Curry and narrowly beat the Golden State Warriors, 115-111, Monday night at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Kemba Walker came to the res  Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Kings blow out Mavs, 112-97
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013

CHICAGO -- The 1-2 punch of DeMarcus Cousins and Derrick Williams proved way too much for the visiting Dallas Mavericks to handle. Cousins dropped 32 points and 19 boards and Williams pumped 31 more and the Kings ran ov  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather: Still not interested in Manny Pacquiao, may change nickname?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Floyd Mayweather, boxing's biggest star and the highest paid athlete in the world, may be ditching his moniker, "Money." After turning pro in 1996, Floyd was originally dubbed 'Pretty Boy' due to his ability to fight without being marked. No cuts, bruises or blemishes... The defensive maste  Read Full Story >>>
Q&A: Marcos Maidana wants to 'demolish' Broner
By Anson Wainwright, RingTV.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
This Saturday will feature an intriguing welterweight showdown at the Alamodome, as Adrien Broner puts his WBA title on the line against Argentine Marcos Maidana. The heavy-handed challenger admits the importance of the fight, saying via his manager Sebastián Contursi: “It’s a big fight for both  Read Full Story >>>
James Kirkland: About to Be a Legend
By Gabriel Montoya, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
For the third time, James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland returned to the ring after an incarceration of sorts. The first time was at age 19 following his first round destruction of Russell Jordan as a 10-0 welterweight prospect. Kirkland’s trainer, Ann Wolfe, along with Donald “Pops” Billingsley, was s  Read Full Story >>>
Another Strange Month for British Heavyweights
By Matt McGrain, Boxing.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
When our heavyweights go bad it is in the smallest and saddest of ways, as shown by Herbie Hide’s depressingly needless fall from grace… British heavyweights don’t go bad like American heavyweights. Not for our biggest men the psychotically propelled self-hatred of the luminously pornographic Mik  Read Full Story >>>
Rigondeaux's manager wants Donaire rematch, Lomanchenko
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
The manager of RING junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux is looking for a big fight off the heels of his dominant victory over Joseph Agbeko last week. Just not too big. Gary Hyde, who manages the two-time Olympic gold medalist from Cuba, said that Rigondeaux (13-0, 8 knockouts  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao Socked By IRS: YOU OWE US $18 MILLION!!!
TMZ.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Manny Pacquiao has 18 MILLION new tax problems ... in addition to his $50 million tax fight in the Philippines ... and this time, it's Uncle Sam that's trying to force Manny to pay up. TMZ Sports has obtained official documents which show the IRS claims Manny stiffed the government out of federa  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao and Andre Ward Get Some TMZ "Love"
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Boxers are today getting some TMZ love, which is maybe not the sort of pub they want. Manny Pacquiao is featured today on the gossip site, and the story made me cringe, as it involved the dreaded IRS. TMZ says Pacman owes $18 million plus to Uncle Sam's collection agency, including over $8 million f  Read Full Story >>>
FLOYD MAYWEATHER NOT CONVINCED MANNY PACQUIAO IS READY FOR A MEGA-FIGHT: "HE'S 1 AND 2 IN HIS LAST 3"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
"Where we stand is this, Pacquiao is 1 and 2 in his last 3 fights. That's where we stand...Juan Manuel Marquez, a guy...when I took a little bit of time off, I took a 2-year vacation off, came back and fought Marquez, beat him, unanimous, easy decision; I guess Pacquiao and Marquez fought 3 or 4 tim  Read Full Story >>>
Amir Khan Impressed With Pacquiao’s Performance Against Rios, Feels Pacquiao Should Face Bradley
By Julio Garcia, Tha Boxing Voice, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Former world champion Amir Khan was really impressed Manny Pacquiao’s performance against Brandon Rios. Coming off a hard knockout loss and going into the ring against a hard puncher like Rios could have proven costly for Pacquiao but instead it was a great test for himself and his mind. “I was q  Read Full Story >>>
Marvin Hagler: “The best way to keep my anger inside me was to keep knocking these guys out until I got what I wanted”
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Wed, 11 Dec 2013
Boxing legend and former undisputed Middleweight champion of the world Marvelous Marvin Hagler recently made a return appearance to “On The Ropes” to discuss his boxing career and also give his thoughts on the current landscape of the sport. Marvin talked about what lead him to get into boxing and   Read Full Story >>>
TAPIA VOWS TO COME BACK
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

Glen Tapia (R), the former sparring partner of "Fighter of the Decade" Manny Pacquiao apparently wants to follow in Pacquiao's footsteps and come back from his 6th round TKO loss to tough James "Mandingo Warrior" Kirkland   Read Full Story >>>
WBO VISITS TYPHOON-RAVAGED LEYTE
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

PALO, LEYTE--The World Boxing Organization (WBO), headed by its Asia Pacific Chairman Leon Panoncillo set foot here on Monday, bringing a busload of rice, water, brand-new clothing, slippers, canned goods and many other   Read Full Story >>>
MAASIN CITY OPEN BOXING FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOLANDA VICTIMS
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

With the indefinite postponement of Idol Boxing Series Part II, Maasin City will host an open boxing inviting places in Eastern Visayas which was hit by super typhoon Yolanda. The purpose of the boxing matches is to help  Read Full Story >>>
Remembering Cornelio Padilla
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Filipino Olympian and cycling legend Cornelio Padilla Jr. succumbed to heart failure last December 8 at the St. Luke’s Global Medical Center. Padilla, who worked his way to earning a law degree by delivering newspapers in the Roces family-owned pre-Martial Law Manila Times chain of publications,   Read Full Story >>>
Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez will face former world title challenger, David Quijano
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
One of Puerto Rico's upcoming stars, Emmanuel 'Manny' Rodriguez ( 7-0, 5 KO's ) from Vega Baja, will face former world title contender David Quijano ( 15-3-1 , 9 KO's ) from Caguas in the duel scheduled for eight rounds at the super flyweight division ( 115lbs ) on Saturday, December 21 at the Cosme  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather claims that he has nothing negative to say about Manny Pacquiao in the wake of the Rios aftermath
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
During my recent conversation with Floyd Mayweather, the five-division world champion spoke on his scheduled return to the ring this coming May 3 in Las Vegas. While not calling out any specific names for who he could be facing next, Mayweather did claim that whoever he meets is going to help him  Read Full Story >>>
Mundine eyes 'Thriller in Manila' against Pacquiao
TVNZ, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
The date has been set for the launch of Anthony Mundine's bold quest to fight the likes of boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather by the end of 2014 - all he needs is an opponent. Still buzzing from his recent TKO win over Shane Mosley, Mundine had no shortage of big names he wanted to fight by the   Read Full Story >>>
Lem's latest: Magomed Abdusalamov out of coma
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Nathan Lewkowicz, a promoter of Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov, informed ESPN.com on Monday that the 32-year-old heavyweight's condition has improved to the point where he will be removed from the intensive care unit into a main room at New York's St. Luke's Hospital. Abdusalamov had been returned t  Read Full Story >>>
ALFREDO ANGULO FRONTRUNNER TO FACE CANELO ALVAREZ ON MARCH 8?
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Sources close to the information have informed us that jr. middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo is the frontrunner to face former jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez when he makes his return to the ring on March 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scheduled to headline  Read Full Story >>>
Ring Ratings Update: Rigondeaux climbs pound-for-pound rankings
By Chuck Giampa, RingTV.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
RING junior featherweight champ Guillermo Rigondeaux defended his 122-pound titles with a unanimous shutout decision over former two-time bantamweight beltholder Joseph Agbeko during a busy weekend of boxing. The flawless Cuban climbed two spots on THE RING’s pound-for-pound top 10. There was a   Read Full Story >>>
Primo Carnera: Old Satchel Feet
By Norman Marcus , Boxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
New York gangster Owney Madden was always on the lookout for a new hook to pull in the suckers. He found it in Primo Carnera… The man had many ring monikers throughout his boxing career. They all seemed to refer to his ponderous size and weight. In his prime he was 6’6” tall and weighed in at aro  Read Full Story >>>
MANNY, MAYBE IT'S TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE
By Rich Mazon , PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

Manny Pacquiao's name has been in the news lately, both for good and bad reasons. The boxing icon slash cultural figure of the Philippines has been the staple of media outlets in the country and overseas, with news t  Read Full Story >>>
Marquez Stands Firm: Bradley Rematch or Retirement
By Ernesto Castellanos, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
According to manager and trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, former four division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez is sticking to his guns. The 40-year-old Mexican star is only interested in a rematch with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and has no desire to face Manny Pacquiao in a fifth  Read Full Story >>>
Pacman returns to Congress
By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez, Interaksyon, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
MANILA, Philippines -- After a two-month absence marked by triumph and controversy, Sarangani Representative and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will return to the House of Representative to attend Tuesday’s session. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and Yacap party-list Representative Carol Jane Lopez,   Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather on Amir Khan: 'If he's the guy, he's the guy'
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
THE RING's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound Floyd Mayweather Jr. offered praise to Amir Khan, the man he is widely-speculated to name as his opponent for May 3 as early as this week. Calling the English-born Pakastani "a young, strong champion" who, "every time out...comes and fights" during an inte  Read Full Story >>>
Mandela vs. Obama
By Clarence George, Boxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
The two young legal wizards of Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, became rivals upon their first handshake when the right-handed Mandela squeezed Obama’s hand until the latter sighed: “Oh.” Obama, a southpaw, immediately demanded a re-shake, with left hands, and Mandela squeezed and pull  Read Full Story >>>
Victor Ortiz Wants Floyd Mayweather Rematch, Believes Khan Does Not Belong In The Ring With Floyd
By Julio Garcia, Tha Boxing Voice, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Victor Ortiz is a fighter that has been counted out several times since his loss to Marcos Maidana but time and time again he has proven his critics wrong (and at times right). He will once again get that chance in January when he faces off against Luis Collazo. Should Ortiz be victorious over Co  Read Full Story >>>
IS 50 CENT WORTH 50 CENTS AS BOXING PROMOTER?
By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
50 CENT NOT THE NEXT-DON KING San Francisco, CA– Let me preface this with all I know about Curtis James Jackson III a.k.a. rapper 50 Cent, is that he is filthy rich. Having watched him perform on one occasion, Jackson couldn’t hold a note if you put it in his hand. Over the years people of wealt  Read Full Story >>>
WILL 'PACMAN' AND 'THE GHOST' FINALLY MEET IN THE BOXING RING?
By Mary Jane Catriz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

The highly popular classic arcade game Pac-Man where the yellow pellet-eating creature try to evade the ghosts, may soon have its real-life counterpart when Filipino boxing hero Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao battles American Robert  Read Full Story >>>
RYAN SERMONA MAY GET A SHOT AT WINNER OF MIURA-JARDON TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

Sermona. Filipino southpaw Ryan Sermona who last Saturday won the WBC International super featherweight title with a 4th round knockout of Australia’s defending champion Matt Garlett at the Metro City Thunderdome in Perth,   Read Full Story >>>
Is Adrien Broner ready for superstardom or will Maidana derail the plan?
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana (for the WBA welterweight title) – A lot of credit must be given to Robert Garcia for his work with Maidana. Maidana now pops out a hard jab from time to time, before Garcia, the jab was pretty much nonexistent. But will the use of a jab that is just now recently bei  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao's No. 1 in WBC behind Flolyd Mayweather
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Eight-division titlewinner Manny Pacquiao has been installed as the No. 1 contender in the WBC's 147-pound ratings behind RING and WBC champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., as listed in the organization's recent rankings. Following Mayweather (45-0, 26 knockouts) and Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KOs) at Nos. 2  Read Full Story >>>
Philippine Ring Officials Hold year-end meeting
By Salvador Lopez, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

Members of The Association of Philippine Professional Boxing Ring Officials (APPBRO) – Luzon Chapter, Inc. (APPBRO) held their year-end meeting last Sunday, December 8, in Mandaluyong City. In the said meeting, the goals an  Read Full Story >>>
The Mob Scene: "The Brooklyn Turf Wore and Boredwalk Empire"
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Crime pays. And so long as it does this the gangster’s will play. What this also means is that this won’t always be by the rules, even if they are organized. Boxing has a rich, almost mystical connection to organized crime. Whether this is part of your imagination or based on something you kno  Read Full Story >>>
The happiest man in Brooklyn
By Michael Woods, ESPN.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Maybe the happiest man in Brooklyn on Saturday night was at the Barclays Center, and no, it wasn’t one of the fighters. It was advisor to fighters, Anthony Catanzaro, who was finally able to exhale and allow himself a deep grin when Paul Malignaggi made it 3-for-3. Malignaggi won the Battle of Brook  Read Full Story >>>
COULD FLOYD MAYWEATHER BE FIGHTING AT THE BARCLAYS CENTER IN 2014?
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
For the past 7 years, undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather has fought exclusively in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. That trend could be coming to an end in the very near future, however. According to Showtime Sports executive vice president Stephen Espinoza, there's a very strong pos  Read Full Story >>>
Rigondeaux Wants His Next Fight in Miami in March
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
BoxingScene.com caught up with WBO/WBA super bantamweight king Guillermo Rigondeaux (13-0, 8KOs) and his co-manager/advisor Alex Bornote shortly after he pitched a 12 round shutout against former champion Joseph Agbeko. Bornote said that he wants his fighter to return to the ring in the first quarte  Read Full Story >>>
Boxer Andre Ward: I'm Suing My Boxing Promoter YOU DON'T OWN ME!!
TMZ.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Boxing champ Andre Ward is picking a fight with his own promoter -- claiming the guy illegally TRAPPED him into staying with the company for the rest of his career ... and Andre wants out. TMZ Sports has obtained legal docs filed in L.A. County Superior Court ... in which the reigning WBA super   Read Full Story >>>
SHO Sports Offering Vast Line Up of Programming & Digital Content In Advance of Dec. 14 Broner-Maidana Blockbuster
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

SHOWTIME SPORTS® OFFERING A VAST LINE UP OF PROGRAMMING & DIGITAL CONTENT IN ADVANCE OF BRONER vs. MAIDANA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 LIVE on SHOWTIME® Classic Fights, “ALL ACCESS: Broner vs. Maidana,” “I AM A FIGHTER” Featu  Read Full Story >>>
Video: Bruno Escalante captures IBA title
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013

December, 9 2014 - This past Saturday at the Sports House in Redwood City, Bruno Escalante (11-1-1, 5 KOs) defeated Michael Ruiz Jr. (9-4-1, 3 KOs), to capture the IBA super flyweight championship. Scorecards read 95-95, 98-  Read Full Story >>>
Kasim Ouma's comeback start Wednesday in Allentown LIVE on GFL.tv!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
On December 11th Boxing finally returns to, one of the oldest Boxing venues in the Lehigh Valley, the EconoLodge and Conference Center in Allentown, PA. The incredible night of boxing action will be broadcasting LIVE around the WORLD on GFL.tv! Returning to the ring for the 1st time in over 2 yea  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao next fight may be in New York City in 2014
NVO News, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
There are rumors and there are more rumors. To be true the whole boxing world is now looking forward to see them fight each other. Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao next fight may be in New York City in 2014. It will be a dream fight for the boxing world. But are they going to take people’s dema  Read Full Story >>>
‘Ghost’ appears to haunt Pacman
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
MANILA, Philippines - WBC No. 8 welterweight contender Robert (The Ghost) Guerrero has declared himself available to fight Manny Pacquiao next and boldly predicted the match will be a pay-per-view blockbuster. In an exclusive e-mail interview, Guerrero told The Star through his publicist Mario Se  Read Full Story >>>
WBC: Mayweather in voluntary phase, Pacquiao #1 ranking irrelevant
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
The news that Manny Pacquiao has been given the number one welterweight ranking with the World Boxing Council has been greeted with cheers by those who long for a fight with current title holder Floyd Mayweather Jr. Contrary to some excitable reports though, WBN can reveal that the Filipino's upd  Read Full Story >>>
Malignaggi-Judah and the Subway Ride Home
By Thomas Hauser, The Sweet Science, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Paulie Malignaggi would have been more appreciated in an era other than his own. Yeah, I know; he wouldn’t have beaten Henry Armstrong. But in an earlier era, he would have been honored by media and fans alike for the pride he takes in his craft, his willingness to go in tough, and doing the best he  Read Full Story >>>
OBSERVE AND FIGHT: WILL MARCOS MAIDANA'S BE THE SOLUTION TO ADRIEN "THE PROBLEM" BRONER?
By David Kassel , FightHype.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
It's Monday. Welcome back for another edition of Observe and Fight, The Boxing Observer's compilation of observations and random thoughts from the week that was in boxing. Get caught up on some of the most recent events you may have missed out on, including a preview of Broner vs. Maidana, a new pla  Read Full Story >>>
8CN Exclusive Interview: IBF welterweight world champion Shawn Porter!
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
8CountNews just sat down with the newly crowned IBF welterweight world champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter. He just captured the title by defeating then world champ Devon Alexander. Porter executed a perfect game plan with each round. He pressed and came forward throughout the entire fight. He used his  Read Full Story >>>
Sticking Guillermo Rigondeaux in Main Event Is like Selling Tickets to Smallpox
By Ivan G. Goldman, Boxing Insider, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Twelve rounds of Rigondeaux is too much Rigondeaux. No amount of cajoling by Max Kellerman can change that. If baseball games were scheduled to go 18 innings they’d be a close cousin to one of this guy’s fights — and America would have to look for a new national pastime because no one would be wa  Read Full Story >>>
The Taming of Paulie Malignaggi
By Rafe Bartholomew, Grantland, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Does it matter that so many of the most memorable moments of the Brooklyn welterweight Paulie Malignaggi's career have been tangential to what the boxer has done in the ring? Sure, most reasonable fans will concede that Malignaggi is a skillful and crafty fighter, with sharp reflexes that he uses to  Read Full Story >>>
Rigondeaux Would Face Lomachenko at Catch-Weight
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 10 Dec 2013
WBA/WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (13-0, 8KOs) walks around only a few pounds heavier than the 122 pound super bantamweight limit. The Cuban has said in the past that he wasn't interested in moving up to featherweight because he makes weight so easy. Vic Salazar of Tha Box  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather speaks on the Amir Khan rumors while eyeing his next ring foe: ‘Once it gets to this level it’s a business’
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
There is an increasing buzz in the boxing community that Floyd Mayweather may end up facing British star Amir Khan this coming May 3 in Las Vegas. Following his unanimous decision victory over Saul Alvarez in September, Mayweather has largely stayed mum on who he would prefer to meet in his next   Read Full Story >>>
Who’s behind Pacquiao’s instant elevation?
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
THERE are gift packages, picnic baskets, holiday offerings, all sorts of Christmas specials. What about a grand surprise in boxing? Here it is: The World Boxing Council (WBC), reports veteran Filipino boxing writer Nick Giongco, has put Manny Pacquiao as its top contender in the welterweight  Read Full Story >>>
Have We Learned Nothing?
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
After the fourth round of what was becoming more and more of a one-sided drubbing of Glen Tapia at the hands of the hard-charging James Kirkland, HBO’s Jim Lampley stated to the audience at home, “Glen Tapia is only 23 years old and may have a very bright future. You don’t want him to get ruined in   Read Full Story >>>
New developments show Pacquiao tax case could drag on
By David Cagahastian, Business Mirror, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may be open to a settlement on the tax deficiencies of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, but it appears that Pacquiao’s corner is more bent on working to lift the warrant of distraint issued against his bank accounts and slug it out in the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) on  Read Full Story >>>
Fallout from big Brooklyn fight night: What’s next for Malignaggi, Porter, Lara & Bika-Dirrell
By Rich Thomas, ProBoxing-fans.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
The big fight night in Brooklyn headlined by Malignaggi vs. Judah certainly produced exciting results, combining tough and exciting action with surprising results. Frankly, that is what any boxing fan should look for in a fight card. However, with four bouts feature top flight match-ups, Saturday's   Read Full Story >>>
Paulie Malignaggi Next Fight: Adrien Broner, Marcos Maidana Winner To Fight Showtime Announcer? Danny Garcia Sleeper Candidate? [VIDEO]
By Raimundo Ortiz , Sports World News, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
On Saturday night at the Barclays Center, two Brooklyn natives, Paulie Malignaggi of Bensonhurst and Zab Judah of Brownsville laced up their gloves and fought for borough supremacy. During the course of action Malignaggi's jab ruled the day, discouraging Judah and launching Paulie into potentially b  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao doesn't have, never had, Green Card - Pacman adviser, lawyer
By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez, Interaksyon, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
MANILA, Philippines - Saranggani Representative and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is not a holder of a US Green Card and never had one, contrary to reports, people from his camp said Monday. "He is not a Green Card holder and he never had a Green Card," Michael Koncz, Pacquiao's adviser told Int  Read Full Story >>>
Dougie's Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
WHERE DO I BEGIN? So much to say and so little page space! A lot has happened since I last wrote, and I'll try and stick to the most recent boxing news. 1) James Kirkland is a monster. He gets tagged quite a bit but wow, when he's focused the guy just simply refuses to lose. Good for him. I   Read Full Story >>>
MANNY PACQUIAO BEST SINCE MUHAMMAD ALI!
By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
San Francisco, CA– I was thinking about it over the weekend, who has had more of a far greater impact on the world stage of late than undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather? Only one boxer, that being Manny Pacquiao. FLOYD “CAN’T BUY ME LOVE” Granted, Floyd may have a zillion times the amoun  Read Full Story >>>
CYCLING ICON CORNELIO A. PADILLA JR., 67
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
Back-to-back Tour of Luzon cycling marathon champion Cornelio Agaid Padilla Jr. died of heart failure at St. Luke’s Global City Medical Center on Sunday (December 8). He was 67. Padilla carved a name at the pinnacle of national sports in the 1960’s when he won the grueling Tour of Luzon cyclin  Read Full Story >>>
Lionell Thompson plans to destroy Ryan Coyne Saturday in Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013

Thompson. NEW YORK (Dec. 8, 2013) -- Light heavyweight Lionell "Lonnie B" Thompson (14-2, 9 KOs) continues on his personal path of retribution this Saturday night as he takes on Ryan "The Irish Outlaw" Coyne (21-1,   Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Raptors spoil Kobe's return with victory over Lakers
By Ryan Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Toronto Raptors spoiled the season debut of superstar Kobe Bryant by scoring an upset victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night at the Staples Center. Amir Johnson scored 32 points and grabbed rebounds to lead the Raptors' 106-94 triumph. DeMar DeRozan finished with  Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Celtics maul Knicks by 41 points
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013

CHICAGO -- The Boston Celtics dealt the New York Knicks the biggest blowout of this NBA season, a 114-73 thumping at the Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics started the rout with a 32-7 jump in th  Read Full Story >>>
Rigondeaux, Porter, Malignaggi and Kirkland shine on busy weekend: Weekend Review
By Michael Rosenthal, RingTV.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
MOST THOROUGH Rigondeaux over Agbeko: We can go back and forth forever about whether it’s enjoyable to watch Guillermo Rigondeaux fight. Some love it, citing his remarkable skills. Some don’t, citing a lack of drama. And some (like me) fall somewhere in between. No one would dispute this, though:  Read Full Story >>>
Emptying Rooms: Guillermo Rigondeaux W12 Joseph Agbeko
By Jimmy Tobin , The Cruelest Sport, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
Despite all the talk of promotional apathy and network double standards, Guillermo Rigondeaux made his return to HBO last night, winning a unanimous decision over Joseph Agbeko before a sparse and steadily dwindling crowd at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was another masterful pe  Read Full Story >>>
SIGNORELLA ON HBO AND SHOWTIME BOXING RESULTS!
By John Signorella, RingTalk.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
New York, NY- After over 70 plus rounds of combined coverage between two networks (HBO & Showtime) that pitted 14 fighters standing opposite of each other in seven separate bouts, some changes and new evaluations have manifested in the sport of boxing, let’s take a look: KIRKLAND & TAPIA STOLE TH  Read Full Story >>>
Is Pacquiao a green card holder?
ABS-CBN News, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
MANILA, Philippines – Does Sarangani Representative and boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao have a green card from the United States? This is the question posted by blogger Raissa Robles in a lengthy post on Monday, noting the political ramifications should it be proven that Pacquiao holds a   Read Full Story >>>
WBC MOVE MAKES PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER FIGHT CLOSE TO REALITY
By Mary Jane Catriz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013

Right after Manny Pacquiao's November 24 win over Brandon Rios which earned him the WBO international welterweight title and garnered a PPV buyrate of only 500,000, speculation has been swirling around on who Pacquiao's next   Read Full Story >>>
Malignaggi bags win, bragging rights
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
NEW YORK -- There was no world title on the line when former welterweight titleholders Zab Judah and Paulie Malignaggi squared off on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but it didn't matter. There was still something very important at stake: Brooklyn bragging rights. Barclays Cent  Read Full Story >>>
Q&A: Porter takes Alexander's comfort zone, then title
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Shawn Porter had expressed supreme confidence that he would dethrone Devon Alexander as IBF welterweight titleholder on Saturday night, meaning he would have to conquer a man who once defeated him when they were 10-year-old amateurs. Porter (23-0-1, 14 knockouts) pulled off his  Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Bucks fall to 4-16 after losing to Nets
By Marco Del Castillo, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013

MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks dropped to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings Saturday night after losing 90-82 to the visiting Brooklyn Nets at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Center Brook Lopez dominated  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao: The Curse of The Trinity
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Mon, 09 Dec 2013
All of us know a great athlete when we see one. May not be your favorite, but you know that this person is undeniably great. They make headlines and turn heads everywhere they go. Not so much for who they are – because we don’t really know – but for what they’ve done, and what we know they’re cap  Read Full Story >>>
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