We all heard and read about Gennady Golovkin. About how powerful his punches are, how he bulldozed every opponent put in front of him and blah… blah… blah! Now, let's see what the facts say about his opponent on Saturday, Curtis Stevens.Curtis Stevens, 25-3 (KO 18) turned pro on September 30, 2004 knocking his debut opponent...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Gabriel Rosado is a bleeder. He easily gets cut in a fight that keeps him away from the world title.It's very frustrating for a fighter if he is stop to fight because of a cut. It becomes more frustrating especially if he still feels that he can still continue to fight, but the referee and ringside physician says he can't.This...
Saturday, October 26, 2013
[caption id="attachment_523" align="aligncenter" width="400"] BoxStat: Hopkins vs. Murat Stats comparison[/caption]If you notice, more and more boxing websites and blog sites are using BoxStat. It is a widget that you can get from Boxstat.co developed by Mr. John Williams. This blog is carrying this widget and you can...
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Looking for the Live Streaming for the Bernard Hopkins vs. Karo Murat weigh-in on Friday? You can watch it here at BLH. It will start at 3:30 PM ETD on Friday, October 25, 2013.Bernard Hopkins vs. Karo Murat will be brought to you by Showtime on October 26, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City for the light heavyweight title.The...
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Hopkins said that he is an "alien" during the final presser for his fight with Karo Murat on October 26 at the boardwalk hall, Atlantic City, for the light heavyweight title."I'm an alien, I don't get old if they're waiting for that." Hopkins said, "because I am of this world, but I'm not from this world."Hopkins was famous...
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National Network Television Boxing Coming to Turning Stone for NBC Fight Night, in the Afternoon, November 16Heavyweight Bout in the Main Event as Tomasz Adamek Defends IBF North American Heavyweight Title Against Vyacheslav GlazkovFor the fifth time in 2013, Turning Stone Resort Casino will host nationally televised professional...
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
I tried to connect the events that lingers on Alex Ariza's accusations on VADA's drug testing to Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios for their upcoming fight on November 23 for the WBO International title in Macao.Alex Ariza said on his twitter on October 23:Brandon's second test by VADA. VADA just confirmed they have yet...
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Brandon Rios seems very upset at Max Kellerman and to everybody that counted him out against Manny Pacquiao on November for the WBO international title in Macao. I’m quoting below Rios’s words from Luis Sandoval of Boxing Scene.Fuck Max Kellerman, that motherfucker and fuck everybody that's talking about Pacquiao-Ruslan,...
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Denver Colorado -- Ruslan "Siberian Rocky" Provodnikov unloads heavy bombs to "Mile High" Mike Alvarado making the hometown hero to quit from his stool after Round 10. Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KO) stalks relentlessly towards Alvarado (34-2, 23 KO) throughout the fight. It is the body shot that really workout for Provodnikov,...
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov weigh in result: Alvarado comes in one pound over the junior welterweight limit and weighs in at 141lbs. And has two hours to shed that excess baggage. "No problem" says Michael Buffer -- referring to Alvarado's initial weigh in. Alvarado then returns to the scale after an hour...
Friday, October 18, 2013
Watch live streaming for Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov weigh in on Top Rank TV, Friday, October 18 - 5p ET/2p PT. Alvarado and Peovodnikov will meet on October 19, 2013 Saturday night for the junior welterweight championship bout. A fight that many expect to be a "Fight of the Year" contender.If you want a...
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Here I am again giving you my preview and prediction. This time will be between Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov. Let me begin with question: Why Alvarado vs. Provodnikov is considered to be a potential "Fight of the Year" candidate?Boxing fans, media, writers, and bloggers expect this fight to be a strong candidate...
Thursday, October 17, 2013
If you’re a boxing fan -- you should watch this documentary that features the fight between boxing legends -- Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard.-----------------------------------------------Shuttlepenboxing holds no copyright claim to any videos posted here. The videos are not necessarily SPB's producti...
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In a video from Dyan Castillejo's YouTube channel (above), Manny Pacquiao did footwork drills in preparation for his upcoming fight against Brandon Rios on 23 Nov. at the Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao.Footwork is essential for Pacquiao's arsenal against a coming-forward style of Brandon Rios. If you look at Rios's...
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Reasonable amount of money, as always, can change firm decisions.Do you want to see Marquez fights again Pacquiao? Or do you want him to retire now?Mexican star and four division champion Juan Manuel Marquez was defeated soundly on Saturday, 12 Oct. 2013 by undefeated American Timothy Bradley via split decision. Judge...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
On Sunday, I've got the opportunity to interview Tim Starks, the founder and editor of The Queensberry Rules -- a boxing blog that have been featured by several major sports media outlets. Starks spoke about the creation of Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB) and its future. Starks is one of the TBR Board founding...
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
“Boxing is tainted,” said Floyd Mayweather a few weeks ago. “There are too many belts, too many champions.”Anyone at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 14th would have noticed an Elvis-worthy display case featuring Mayweather’s robes, gloves, and boots from past bouts. Several acronym-emblazoned “championship” belts...
Money, as always, can change firm decisions.Lennox Lewis is willing to come out from retirement to fight Wladimir Klitschko, but demands $100m purse according to a report posted on The Independent.I said at the time that it will take $50m to get me out of my pyjamas but now I have to consider the value of my legacy of...
This week has been very tough for me. Maybe you noticed some error messages when you visit this blog--that if you're one of those returning visitors of this blog. Well, there are some few changes that I made here at SPB. Now, this blog is being shifted from blogger to WordPress platform. And it is also self hosted,...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
It becomes more likely that Amir Khan will be Floyd Mayweather Jnr. next opponent. This is according to Jeff Powell report on Daily Mail.Mayweather will return to the ring on May 3, 2014 to fulfill the 6-fight contract with Showtime. This will be the pound-for-pound kingpin's third fight with this massive contract. According...