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Robert Guerrero promises to steal the show

 

Rising lightweight star, Robert “The Ghost “Guerrero had to do battle on two fronts in the past several years. Aside from his job inside the squared circle, Robert had to join his wife in a battle against her leukemia. Now that his wife is better Guerrero is ready to resume his career.” She is doing great,” exclaimed twenty seven year old Guerrero when I inquired about his wife’s health:”And I am excited that I am back in the ring.”

 

Robert Guerrero (28-1-1,18KO) is…

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Added by Igor Frank on March 18, 2011 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Modern-Day Rocky Peter Manfredo, Jr. Dreamin’ about Martinez title shot at home

Middleweight contender Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo, Jr. had a ringside seat in MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods last Saturday night to witness the superlative performance turned in by WBC Emeritus and The Ring 160-pound champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, who dropped previously unbeaten WBO junior welterweight titlist Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk five times en route to a major statement-victory by eighth-round knockout.







Manfredo (37-6, 20 KOs), arguably the… Continue

Added by Joe Habeeb on March 17, 2011 at 8:24pm — No Comments

World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Severs Ties With Goossen Tutor Promotions

World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov filed a lawsuit today (Thursday, March 17, 2011) against Goossen Tutor Promotions. The lawsuit asks the Nevada court to confirm that a promotional agreement between Shumenov and Goossen Tutor is terminated.





Shumenov terminated his agreement with Goossen Tutor Promotions in January of this year.





Shumenov alleges that Goossen Tutor Promotions violated its duties… Continue

Added by Joe Habeeb on March 17, 2011 at 8:10pm — No Comments

Mark Walhberg Preparing for "The Fighter" Part 2, The Sequel

(CBS) - Lace up. It's time for round two.

 

Mark Walhberg says plans are already being made for a sequel to Oscar-winning boxer biopic "The Fighter."

 

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the producer/actor talked about following up on the critically acclaimed, $93…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 17, 2011 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Golden Boy signs Donaire; Arum threatens action

Boxing’s most powerful promoters are poised to lock horns in a dispute over a highly coveted Filipino superstar.



If it sounds familiar, it is, because less than five years after Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank sued each other in a battle for the rights to Manny Pacquiao, history seems about to repeat itself. Golden Boy announced the signing of bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr., on Wednesday, though Top Rank chairman Bob Arum insists his company has a valid contract with… Continue

Added by mayorga duran on March 17, 2011 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Manny Pacquiao vs Sergio Martinez Possibility for Nov 2011?

Credit: Manny Pinol  at -> http://philboxing.com/news/story-52505.html

People also have to understand that Manny Pacquiao relishes in tough challenges. He is a fearless fighter as manifested in his attitude minutes before he fought…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 17, 2011 at 1:14pm — 1 Comment

Is signing with golden boy as good a move as donaire's last knock out?

 

Rising star, Nonito “Filipino Flesh” Donaire has been dazzling boxing world with bold moves inside the squared circle. In an equally radical move outside the ring; it was announced today that Donaire has signed a multi year promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions.

” Nonito Donaire is one of the top boxers in the world today and we're going to make sure he gets the chance to defend his world titles and stays as active as possible," said Oscar De La Hoya, President of…

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Added by Igor Frank on March 17, 2011 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Lucian Bute heavy favorite over Veteran Brian Magee

Being the heavy underdog and fighting in his opponent's hometown is nothing new for Irish super-middleweight Brian Magee.

 

After all, the 35-year-old from Belfast walked into Aarhus, Denmark, only 14 months ago to take on local favourite Mads Larsen and came away with the European…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 17, 2011 at 12:40pm — No Comments

David Haye to mess Wladimir's Face like Lennox did Vitali's.



VITALI KLITSCHKO’S face, his left side slashed to ribbons in a brutal six-round stoppage by Lennox Lewis, remains a vividly defining memory for David Haye even eight years on.



That June 2003 contest in Los Angeles was Lennox Lewis’s final fight and last hurrah as the undisputed…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 17, 2011 at 9:20am — No Comments

P4P The Best - Mayweather, Pacquiao, or Sergio Martinez?

The unsettled pound-for-pound debate began about two years ago.

 

At this rate, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. might never resolve the issue in the ring. Even if the Filipino superstar and the unbeaten five-division champion from Las Vegas eventually decide to square…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 17, 2011 at 9:15am — No Comments

THE RISE OF KELL BROOK

He’s a Sheffield born lad who has been turned into one of boxing’s hottest prospects by Brendan Ingle’s famed Wincobank gym. Sound familiar?

Ezekiel ‘Kell’ Brook has fought 23 times as a professional without defeat, including 16 by knockout. And he appears confident and ready to follow Sheffield’s other famous boxing son – and one of his heroes - …
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Added by mayorga duran on March 17, 2011 at 8:54am — 1 Comment

Deal talks KO Kell’s ring return

KELL BROOK’S assault on a world title must wait until he has sorted out life closer to home.



The unbeaten Sheffield welterweight’s contract with boxing promoter Frank Warren runs out shortly and negotiations are on-going.



But until they are complete, news of any major contest is unlikely to be announced.



Brook’s trainer, Dominic Ingle, said: “I have no idea when Kell will box next; it will have to wait until he has negotiated a deal.”



Brook had three… Continue

Added by mayorga duran on March 17, 2011 at 8:52am — No Comments

Mike Tyson New Opponent is announced, Making a Comeback !!

"Taking on Tyson," the new Animal Planet TV series that features former boxing champ Mike Tyson engaging in the ancient sport of pigeon racing, has ruffled the feathers of some animal rights advocates.

 

About 20 members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protested…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 16, 2011 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Kelly Pavlik: Training Video, getting ready for May 7th against Alfonso Lopez

Kelly Pavlik is officially back in training camp.

The former middleweight champ is preparing for his May 7 showdown against Alfonso Lopez.

The fight will take place at 171 pounds, and right now Pavlik is in the mid 80s.

We stopped by a training session earlier this week to see what he had to say about the preparation and upcoming…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 16, 2011 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Nonito Donaire caught in contract tussle

The ongoing battle between rival promotional companies Golden Boy and Top Rank was ratcheted up on Wednesday when Oscar De La Hoya's company announced that signed unified bantamweight titlist Nonito Donaire to an "exclusive, multi-year agreement" and away from Bob Arum's Top Rank.

"Nonito Donaire is one of the top boxers in the world today and we're going to make sure he gets the chance to defend his world titles and stays as active as possible," De La Hoya said in a statement. "The…

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Added by mayorga duran on March 16, 2011 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Amir Khan: Floyd is a Great Talent but has a bad personality

At the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles, just before jetting off with master-trainer Freddie Roach to join the PacMan at their Philippines trainng camp, Britain's world light-welterweight champion said: 'Look at Manny, he is a nice guy, modest and generous with everyone,…

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Added by BoxingSocialist on March 16, 2011 at 4:26pm — 1 Comment

March 12th Boxing aftermath

So I guess Im the youngest member in the Boxing Community here on Boxingsocialist.com much like how Im the yougest member in the youtube boxing community. So my writing might be s*** but who gives a you know what. On Saturday night March 12th of 2011 we saw a great night of boxing on both HBO and Showtime well for Showtime not on free TV but on PPV. Showtime's PPV card was headlined by the well rounded Puerto Rican the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto as he defended the title…

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Added by Keith Lee on March 16, 2011 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

www.onthebeak.com's latest news update! See video for Ariza detailing nutritional supplements he's giving Pac!

Video Special: Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza lifts lid on supplements he feeds P4P king Manny Pacquiao […

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Added by On The Beak Boxing on March 16, 2011 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

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