Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank, announced today that the mega-fight between boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king and the reigning Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Fighter of the Year, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, and the pride of Puerto Rico and three-time world champion Miguel Cotto is official. “Manny Pacquiao and …
Read More »Al Bernstein On Boxing: Super Six Will Be Super
OK, this is a little awkward. When the news broke this week that Showtime has created a six man tournament in the super middleweight division I was, well, ecstatic. I love the talent in super middleweight division, and I think boxing needs something fresh and daring like this tourney. Now …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: The Hitman: Our Very Own Golden Boy
There has been plenty of speculation as to where Ricky Hatton can go following his recent destruction at the hands of Manny Pacquiao. There was a huge amount of press and fans alike that were immediately of the opinion that Hatton should retire, hang up the gloves and bow out …
Read More »Tickets Available For “The World’s Greatest Boxer Ever” Weekend
The age-old question about who the all-time greatest boxers are will soon be answered thanks to The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion, presented by Greatest Ever Enterprises. Muhammad Ali was the self-proclaimed Greatest. Was it really Ali or Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, or Henry Armstrong? How about …
Read More »Al Bernstein On Boxing: Manny Pacquiao – One For The Ages
While we all wait for the apparently inevitable announcement that Manny Pacquiao will fight Miguel Cotto, I think it’s wise to really sit back and try and put the Pacquiao story in perspective. Our goal here is to come up with some historical perspective that is reasoned. In doing that …
Read More »Al Bernstein On Boxing: Perception vs. Reality
SaddoBoxing has the honor of introducing Al Bernstein and his new exclusive column, “Al Bernstein On Boxing”! Al is unquestionably the top television analyst in the sport today, appearing on Showtime since 2003 along with stints at ESPN and NBC and currently hosts the Internet’s premier boxing channel on iBN …
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 »Boxing Trainers Freddie Roach, Floyd Mayweather Battle Over Top Spot
When Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Ricky “Hitman” Hatton meet in “The Battle of East and West,” more than just Hatton’s IBO junior welterweight championship belt will be at stake. The ante will also include Pacquiao’s coveted title as boxing’s No. 1 pound for pound fighter. Simultaneously the stakes will be …
Read More »Boxing Writers Of America Name Pacquiao, Roach Best Of 2008
Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach were named 2008 Fighter of the Year and Trainer of the Year, respectively, by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Pacquiao and Roach, boxing’s dynamic duo, were honored for a year that can only be described as Henry Armstronesque. The Pinoy powerhouse captured the WBC …
Read More »Boxing Update: Public Invited To Pacquiao, Hatton News Conference
Boxing’s No.1 pound for pound king and reigning Fighter of the Year, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and world junior welterweight champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton invite their Filipino and British fans to the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California, this Monday, March 30, where they will walk the red carpet and speak …
Read More »Hatton Boxing: Matthew Hatton vs. Ted Bami March 28
Matthew Hatton will finally emerge from the shadow of older brother Ricky when he headlines a professional bill for the first time next week. Matthew, 27, faces London knockout artist Ted Bami in a final eliminator for the IBO World Welterweight title at Altrincham Leisure Centre on Saturday, March 28.
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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