For years, Juan Manuel Marquez toiled in the shadow of fellow countrymen Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, even though boxing aficionados knew just how good the Mexico City native was. A world featherweight title still didn’t allow Marquez to break through, but beginning in 2007, “Dinamita” finally got his …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing Promotional Team Gets Through Busy Week
There is no rest for the Golden Boy Promotions team in or out of the ring this week, and the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez international press tour is only the tip of the iceberg for the hardest working promotional team in the boxing business. In addition to the …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
© Gene Blevins Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions In the middle of a three city press tour, Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez go on record about their upcoming July 18 fight. Floyd Mayweather: “July 18th you are going to see the best Floyd Mayweather, because I am truly back.” …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing: Floyd Hopes To Emulate Uncle Roger The “Mexicutioner”
Though younger boxing fans may know renowned trainer Roger Mayweather only for his stellar work in the gym and the corner of his nephew, pound-for-pound great Floyd Mayweather, Roger initially made his reputation in the fight game as a two-division world champion whose ability to take foes down earned him …
Read More »Mayweather To Hold Public Boxing Workout In London Friday
As part of their three city press tour, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Juan Manuel Marquez will arrive in London this Thursday to help promote their hotly anticipated clash to be held on Las Vegas on Saturday, July 18. Of special note is Mayweather’s first public workout since coming out of …
Read More »Boxing Tickets For Mayweather vs. Marquez On Sale This Friday
Click for larger image © Gene Blevins Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Floyd “Money” Mayweather has returned to the sport of boxing and will put his undefeated record on the line when he faces the dangerous and highly touted five-time world champion Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez in Mayweather vs. Marquez: …
Read More »Boxing Great Oscar De La Hoya On Tecate Awards Panel
Nominees for the second edition of “Tecate Premios Deportes”, or Tecate Sports Awards, were announced today. Nearly 60 Hispanic athletes from six sports categories are being considered for their sportsmanship, talent and character exemplified during 2008.
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Oscar Is Gone – What Do We Have Now?
In watching boxing, I have had very weird conversations with my friends. They quip, “No one watches boxing and why would I care?”. I simply say that it is the greatest sport in the world. It is much like golf. Who can you blame except yourself or the judges? No …
Read More »Mayweather, Marquez Boxing Press Tour Will Hit LA, NYC, London
The “press tour” to official announce the mega-fight between Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez which will take place July 18th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on HBO Pay-Per-View, kicks off this Sunday, May 17 and will span two continents in six days with …
Read More »Pound For Pound Boxing King Mayweather Will Face Marquez July 18
© Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Six-time world champion in five weight divisions, Floyd “Money” Mayweather, has returned to the sport. He will immediately put his undefeated record on the line when he faces the dangerous and highly touted five-time world champion in three divisions Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez in …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Too ‘Old’ To Box?
Recent fights have had me thinking that the definition of an ‘old’ fighter needs revising. A fighter in his 30’s no longer seems to be all that old. Rob Norton at 37 handed David Dolan the second defeat of his career for the British Cruiserweight title in what proved to …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Does Hatton vs. Pacquiao Parallel Pryor vs. Arguello?
Just under 27 years ago, two men stepped into the ring and created the most memorable 140lb bout to ever take place when former three division champion Alexis “El Flaco Explosivo” Arguello stepped up to challenge then reigning WBA light welterweight champion Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor in his quest for …
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