During the ABS-CBN TV patrol news on Wednesday, Filipino boxing icon, Manny Paquiao admitted to Anthony Taberna, host of ABS CBN program, "Tapatan ni Tunying" that he's still wanted to fight until the age of 37. He also said that, if the fight with undefeated, American Floyd Mayweather Jr., will finally happen, he will...
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
How powerful Gennady "GGG" Golovkin's right hand?
Gennady Golovkin's right hand that landed as a hook on Daniel Geale's face, was the punch that ended the fight at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
If you look at that right hand punch on GIF provided by Zombie Prophet posted on Badlefthook.com, you'll...
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Fight Note: Absurd happening on Golovkin-Geale fight
On Saturday night, at the Madison Square Garden, Gennady Golovkin won against Daniel Geale via knockout in Round 3. Boxing experts expected this result and Golovkin just did what was expected from him.
Golovkin (30-0, 27 KO) just did what he normally do in...
The hard-hitting Gennady Golovkin has again proved that he can do the same thing what he's been doing -- not just any middleweight, but against real middleweight contender and former champion, Daniel Geale of Australia, knocking Geale out in Round 3, at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.Geale, who now dropped...
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Fight Note: Servania, Villanueva headline Pinoy Pride 27 in Dubai
I'm planning to attend ALA Promotion's Pinoy Pride 27 that will headline Genesis “Azukal” Servania and “King” Arthur Villanueva dubbed "Duel in Dubai". My idea to watch this fight live pops-up because Dubai is less than an hour away from Kuwait. And...
It's been a while that I was not able to watch live boxing fights. Not because I don't want to, but this is because I've been too busy with my day job. As a recruiter, I've got a huge manpower requirement to fulfill this last quarter of the year. It's a massive short term mobilization actually.
However, on Sunday...
Friday, July 25, 2014
On Saturday, at the Madison Square undefeated Garden Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan will face Daniel Geale of Australia. The hard-hitting Golovkin will be facing the toughest opponent in his career. It has been said before, when he fought Mathew Macklin. But Macklin was not able to provide Golovkin any test, as he was...
Monday, July 21, 2014
[caption id="attachment_3741" align="alignnone" width="937"] Photo: Top Rank[/caption]This past weekend, the "Champions of Gold" boxing card in Macau produced the anticipated results with ease. The main man of the card, Zou Shiming won via unanimous decision to the tune of 99-91, 99-91, and 97-93. Although Shiming (5-0,...
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Photo Credit: Top Rank
This past weekend, Guillermo Rigondeaux, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, knocked out Sod Kokietgym of Thailand, with a much cheaper, cheap-shot than that of Mayweather to Victor Ortiz.
Why I said it's cheaper than the Mayweather version of cheap shot?
First and foremost,...
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Brian Viloria digs a left hook to the body that sends Jose Alfredo Zuniga down. Zuniga was not able to recover from what has been a punch to the liver.
Viloria who improves his record to 34 wins, 20 by way of stoppage and only 4 losses, is part of the fight card held in Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao, China...
Friday, July 18, 2014
Idris Erba/Mayweather Promotions
During the Mayweather vs Maidana rematch press tours in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles; the word "dirty fighter" is the common word that both men called each other. But who do you think is dirty?
Here's what Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana said that says the other is a dirty...
Photos Credit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME® and Idris Erba/Mayweather PromotionsThe Mayweather vs Maidana II held Los Angeles press tour on Thursday, July 17, 2014 for the rematch dubbed #Mayhem.Here's what Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana had said:FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Eleven-Time, Five-Division World Champion "Everything...
Thursday, July 17, 2014
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During the Los Angeles press tour of the Mayweather vs Maidana rematch, Marcos Maidana says that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is "not that great" or "superhuman boxer".
[For more photos of the Mayhem LA press tour visit here: http://shuttlepenboxing.com/2014/07/mayweather-vs-maidana-ii-la-press-tour-quotes-photos.html
"In...
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
It is likely that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will defend his welterweight title against Chris Algieri on November 22 in Macau, China. I think, Pacquiao has so much to lose than to gain in fighting the 5-foot, 10 inches tall Algieri.
The undefeated Algieri (20-0, 8 KO) earned his spot to face Pacquiao...
Monday, July 14, 2014
Atlantic City, NJ—Middleweight prospect Thomas LaManna, of Millville, NJ, faces the toughest test of his three-year pro career when he goes against Jamaal Davis, of Philadelphia, PA, in a scheduled eight-round fight on Saturday evening, Aug. 23, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic City.Headlining the seven-bout card...
I watched the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana rematch official announcement, via live streaming, and as usual it's full of Mayweather's swag and antics. From flaunting his flashing bling bling, and telling the boxing fans present in New York, for the announcement of their rematch, to check their Forbes list....
Sunday, July 13, 2014
[caption id="attachment_3643" align="alignnone" width="800"] Photo Credit: Hogan Photos[/caption]The 23 year old, Saul Canelo Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KO) wins split decision over Cuban slickster Erislandy Lara (19-2-2, 12 KO). Judge Roth scored it 115-113 for Lara, Moretti 115-113 for Canelo and Martinez 117-111 for Canelo.It...
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Boxing Babe discussed about Saul Canelo's statement during the press conference on how he will going to beat Lara on Saturday Nig...
Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME and Tom Hogan/Golden Boy PromotionsCanelo vs Lara weigh in photos and weightsFinal Weights PPV: Saul Canelo Alvarez 155 Ibs. vs Erislandy Lara 155 Ibs. Junior Middleweight (155 Catch weight) 12 Rounds Abner Mares 126.5 Ibs. vs Jonathan Oquendo 126.5 Ibs. Featherweight,...
Friday, July 11, 2014
During the final press conference of "Honor and Glory" PPV fight card, Saul Canelo talks about how important his fight with Lara and how he will beat him.
"He might not have the most recognizable name, but in the boxing world, everybody knows he is the most dangerous opponent. This will be a very important...
Shosports released a video: "Canelo vs. Lara: Common Opponents Highlight Challenges Ahead" that discussed the common opponents of Canelo and Lara. Both men faces common opponents in hard hitting, pressure fighter Alfredo Angulo and slick boxer Austin Trout. Canelo and Lara both won against these opponents but in a totally...
The junior middleweight clash between Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara held the final conference earlier this afternoon at the MGM Grand prior to their Saturday night bout on July 12. Canelo appeared in a casual look, wearing green sweat shirt, while Lara looked elegant on his coat with tees underneath. Above is...
Photo Credit: Hogan Photos
Erislandy Lara talks about what is the best style in boxing. And for him it's "the Cuban style". I'm excited to to hear what will be the reactions of Mexicans on this statement.
During the final press conference of the anticipated clash between Mexican Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy...
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Photo Credit: Gene Blevins/Hogan Photos and Esther Lin/SHOWTIMEThe most awaited fight on Saturday night, the clash between top junior middleweight, Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy had a media workout earlier today. Above are the photos during the workout. The bout will be on Saturday night at the MGM Grand live...
Photo Credit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME
Abner Mares is looking to return to the winning column and keep his career back on track. He said during the Grand Arrival at the MGM Grand that "Saturday it is going to be my night in the ring." But he knows what he's up to. "This fight is no walk in the park. Jonathan is a warrior...
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Credit: Gene Blevins/Hogan PhotosTonight Alfonso Gomez (23-6-2, 12 KO) will return to the ring to face Ed Paredes (35-3-1, 23 KO) after two years of inactivity. In his last two fights in 2012 he lost via unanimous decision against Shawn Porter and by knockout against Saul Canelo Alvarez. Tonight he's looking...
One thing that Saul Canelo Alvarez don't like about Erislandy Lara is that Lara "talks too much", says Canelo. I agree, Lara really talks a lot. If he's not talking, he'll not be able to get this fight against Canelo. In Canelo's post fight conference with Angulo, Lara asked Canelo "when can we fight". Canelo answered...
Credit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME and Gene Blevins/Hogan PhotosThe fighters for the much anticipated junior middleweight clash between Mexican Saul Canelo Alvarez and Cuba's Erislandy Lara finally arrived at the venue and made their Grand Arrival at the MGM Grand Hotel.Here are what the fighters had said during...
The much awaited match-up between two top junior middleweight in the sport today, Mexican Saul Canelo Alvares and Erislandy Lara of Cuba, announced their undercards via Golden Boy Promotions press release. Here they are, the Canelo vs Lara undercards: Yamaguchi Falcao (1-0) vs Jesus M. Cruz (1-1-1) Middleweight, Four/Six...
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
As an avid fan and follower of the sport, since I was a kid, boxing has bad and good effects in me. As a kid, I grew up fighting with other kids, in our neighborhood, in my native place in Mindanao. It helps me build my confidence. But also gives me welt.
I never dreamed to be a boxer. I just love to lace those gloves...
Monday, July 7, 2014
Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (32-2-1, 18 KO) showed the boxing fans what it means to have "Guerrero" as surname. Guerrero in Spanish means warrior. Robert is indeed a warrior on that night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. He fought his war against tough... tough opponent Yoshihiro Kamegai (24-2-1, 21 KO) of...
Undefeated star Frankie Gomez to face the hard-hitting Vernon Paris in junior welterweight showdown on Friday, July 25 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. Live on Fox Sports 1 & fox DeportesINDIO, CALIF. (July 3) - Unbeaten Frankie "Pitbull" Gomez is considered to be the most dangerous prospect...
Sunday, July 6, 2014
9:00 PM July 6, 2014
Dear Diary,
When Manny Pacquiao first fought Marco Antonio Barrera on Nov. 15, 2003, he's only 24 old years, a month and few days short on his 25th birthday. While Barrera is 29 years old. Barrera is sitting at the top of the featherweight division. He's at the peak of his career. But Pacquiao...
Saturday, July 5, 2014
[caption id="attachment_3376" align="alignnone" width="781"] Photo Credit: Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions[/caption]I'm thinking Danny Garcia is fighting Lamont Peterson. But no! They are not fighting each other. And boxing media, fans rant about it.Undefeated and unified light welterweight champion Danny Garcia will be...