http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:58:13 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:40:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Sonsona-stripped-of-title-but-fight-goes-on-tonight?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Blame should be distributed all around for the embarrassing weigh -in fiasco today of Filipino Marvin Sonsona. He was to defend his World Boxing Organization Super Flyweight (115) title in Ontario, Canada. Sonsona chose not to lose the 2.6 pounds.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:40:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Sonsona-stripped-of-title-but-fight-goes-on-tonight?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-numbers-are-from-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto-and-the-winner-is-Floyd-Mayweather-Jr?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner The numbers are in on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight, at least as reported by HBO. Already some media are slobbering all over themselves as to the 1,250,000 buys in America, as if they contributed to it. It boils down to how you in... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-numbers-are-from-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto-and-the-winner-is-Floyd-Mayweather-Jr?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-Fight-just-needs-time-to-breath?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner "The Fight" is realistically as close to being signed as ever. However it is simply going to take some time for everyone involved to be on the same page. Manny Pacquiao has done his part. So has Floyd Mayweather, Jr, and we know pro... Boxing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-Fight-just-needs-time-to-breath?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d19-plitting-the-Pacquiao--Mayweather-pie-will-be-easy?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Luckily this proposed fight will be negotiated by real businessmen and not emotional fans. At the most, these two can't be more than say 10% off and that is high in my opinion. That would be a 55-45 split. So if one just brought their ego... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:02:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d19-plitting-the-Pacquiao--Mayweather-pie-will-be-easy?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Thrilla-in-Manila-remembered-in-Oakland-at-this-Fight-Week?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Oakland, CA - The Showtime Network's Super Six Super Middleweight (168) Boxing Classic continues Saturday night with event favorite Mikkel Kessler of Denmark facing hometown favorite Andre Ward of Oakland. Let me tell you how important th... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:56:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Thrilla-in-Manila-remembered-in-Oakland-at-this-Fight-Week?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Lets-get-this-party-in-Dallas-started-already?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Manny Pacquiao is in Los Angeles today and preparing for his return home to The Philippines as the conquering hero that he is. "The Fight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. just makes too much sense to me not to be ma... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:28:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Lets-get-this-party-in-Dallas-started-already?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-Fight-is-going-to-happen?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner "The Fight" will happen. But it might be eventually. Probably in May. I see Floyd Mayweather, Jr. wanting a scheduled 10 - round tuneup fight in January as has been kicked around. I see Manny Pacquiao with options: 1) Wait for... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-Fight-is-going-to-happen?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Simply-too-much-Manny?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner While the first four rounds alone were worth the price tag for this fight, Miguel Cotto just couldn't keep up with Manny Pacquiao as the Filipino superstar shifted into higher gears that the Puerto Rican champion couldn't reach on his best... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:43:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Simply-too-much-Manny?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d13-My-pick-on-Saturday-night-of-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner The pick is Pacquiao Saturday night in Las Vegas. But he better pack a lunch.Top Rank, Inc.I really believe the first round could be furious. I see multiple knockdowns early as each man protects his turf. However, I see a boxing match breaking out an... Boxing Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d13-My-pick-on-Saturday-night-of-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Margarito-being-in-Las-Vegas-this-week-is-sad?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Saturday night's fight has so many angles, sub plots and mysteries that there is not enough time in the remaining days to keep up with them all. What I like about it is it's mostly feel - good positive. Nobody is wearing a black hat. ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:24:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Margarito-being-in-Las-Vegas-this-week-is-sad?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Are-you-betting-on-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto-Points-to-ponder?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner I kindly suggest to fans of both fighters to "Bet with your head, not over it." Miguel Cotto's 12 - round split decision win over Joshua Clottey in June didn't seem to be as impressive as Manny Pacquiao's knockouts of Ri... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:51:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Are-you-betting-on-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto-Points-to-ponder?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Housecat-and-Fight-Week-notes-Part-One?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner As far as a "Fight Week" goes historically, this one stands out. And it's only Wednesday. We have a great main event on Saturday with Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, and several sub plots are stirring with controversies that will ta... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Housecat-and-Fight-Week-notes-Part-One?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-first-couple-of-rounds-of-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Don't quote me, but I believe the first round Saturday night will be as wild and frantic as the upcoming Examiner.com Annual Boxing Writers Christmas Party in Denver, Colorado. Seriously, there will be the nationalism of two proud countri... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:07:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-first-couple-of-rounds-of-Pacquiao-vs-Cotto?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Promoter-Bob-Arum-should-take-a-bow-now-even-before-Saturday-night?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Manny Pacquiao had won a few world titles before Bob Arum got a hold of him. Arum didn't train him how to fight. But he certainly took a piece of promotional coal and turned it into a diamond for the world to pay to see Saturday night. &nbsp... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:12:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Promoter-Bob-Arum-should-take-a-bow-now-even-before-Saturday-night?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Welcome-to-Las-Vegas-and-the-fight-House-Speaker-Nograles?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner You have to love a politician like House Speaker Prospero Nograles of The Philippines. He must be as popular as Floyd Mayweather, Jr. or Gary Shaw over there. From an American perspective, Nograles has made it big time. His gigantic ego has s... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:14:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Welcome-to-Las-Vegas-and-the-fight-House-Speaker-Nograles?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Whos-waiting-for-Manny-Pacquiao-at-154-next-week?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Everyone following Pacquiao vs. Cotto knows what the number 7 means. Same with 145. Let's look even further ahead. What would an eighth weight class look like? What would 154 mean? If Pacquiao wins November 14, he may just have to co... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:34:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Whos-waiting-for-Manny-Pacquiao-at-154-next-week?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d8-David-Haye-beats-Nicolai-Valuev-for-WBA-heavywight-championship?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner I had been following this curious fight promotion for about a month so I thought I would treat myself to the $25 pay-per-view telecast and see the conclusion for myself live. I enjoyed all the "David vs. Goliath" photos I had received af... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:30:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d8-David-Haye-beats-Nicolai-Valuev-for-WBA-heavywight-championship?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Freddie-Roach-recognized-a-fighter-he-only-saw-one--30-years-later-Part-Two?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner Just over two years ago, the HBO Brass brought mega star Oscar De La Hoya and upstart Floyd Mayweather to Dallas, Texas to hype their fight in front of the assembled media and possibly 1,200 nearby lunch time members of the public in downtown... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:14:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Freddie-Roach-recognized-a-fighter-he-only-saw-one--30-years-later-Part-Two?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Lunch-with-two-Boxing-Hall-of-Famers-and-a-TV-star-in-Dallas-Part-One?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner I had the honor of having lunch Wednesday with not one but two members of the Hall of Fame. How's that for name dropping! We kicked a round a few subjects but I'll edit it down to the one we are all interested in talking about here. T... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:15:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Lunch-with-two-Boxing-Hall-of-Famers-and-a-TV-star-in-Dallas-Part-One?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Miguel-Cotto-will-be-dangerous-during-those-first-few-rounds-and-Freddie-knows-it?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner The gentle musings of Examiner Brad Cooney are a good read today. Mississippi Brad quotes from an interview with Freddie Roach and I concur from both a pre- Pacquiao - Barrera I and post -Pacquiao - Barrera I interview I did with Freddie then that... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:32:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11372-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Miguel-Cotto-will-be-dangerous-during-those-first-few-rounds-and-Freddie-knows-it?cid=exrss-Dallas-Boxing-Examiner