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Five Things I Learned From The Event

For a fight to be labeled "The Event," Saturday night's sparring session turned out to be anything but. While none of the blame should be placed on Manny Pacquiao's shoulders, Joshua Clottey certainly didn't look like a prizefighter at all. With that said, here are five things I learned from Saturda »»

If Not Manny, Who Does Mayweather Fight Next?

By now the cat is out of the bag. The biggest fight of our generation, and perhaps ever, is off. It's been on and off many times now, but this seems like the final straw. It's off. Now both sides are looking at potentially fighting in March, albeit against different opposition. Pacquiao's side is lo »»

Go Hard Or Go Home: Five Fighters That Need to Step Up In 2010

As Christmas approaches, families join together to spread holiday cheer. The fighters that make up this list need not to bother themselves with such things; they should be training for the step up in class we know they need. These guys need to step up and face the real challengers in their divisions »»

Super Six Spotlight: Andre Ward

With the Super Six Tournament kicking off Oct. 17th, Inside Fights will be previewing each of the fighters involved. In this profile, we will feature "S.O.G." Andre Ward. "Son of God" is an undefeated former gold medalist in the 2004 Olympic Games. Andre Ward Born: San Francisco, C »»

Don't Bet The Rent Money On Marquez

As September 19th draws near, the Juan Manuel Marquez bandwagon seems to be picking up steam.  Whether it’s from trainers, promoters, or boxing writers, people are not so sure Floyd Mayweather will keep his undefeated record for much longer. Oscar De La Hoya said so in his weekly blog over at »»

Pacquiao vs. Cotto Tickets To Go On Sale Aug. 17

Ticket sales for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto will go on sale starting Monday, Aug. 17. This bout is scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand, on Nov. 14. The tickets are priced at $150, $300, $500, $750 and $1,000.  You can purchase tickets by calling Ticketmaster, or using their website. »»

Left Out In the Cold

For Shane Mosley, it wasn’t supposed to be like this. Fresh off of his win over Antonio Margarito back in January, the sky seemed the limit. Mosley had just beat the man who many expected to be too much for him. Mosley not only beat Margarito that night, he dominated him. After the fight, names su »»

Sorting Out the Remaining Year in Boxing

As rumor would have it, Mixed Martial Arts and the UFC are killing Boxing. As true boxing fans would know, the UFC has helped force boxing to get its act together. The best are fighting the best, titles or no titles. Fighters are routinely scrapping belts in favor of lucrative and compelling matchup »»

Will A Clottey Win Land Him Big Fights?

For a fight that is so close to being a toss up, there isn't nearly enough talk of a Joshua Clottey victory. This saturday night on HBO championship boxing, Clottey will face off with Puerto Rican sensation Miguel Cotto. The fight will take place at the world famous Madison Square Garden, on the »»

If Not Retirement, Then What For Ricky Hatton?

The drums are beating loud. From England to the States, writers and fans alike are calling for Ricky Hatton to retire after he was knocked senseless by Manny Pacquiao. Before the HBO-PPV broadcast could end, the speculation had already begun. Floyd Mayweather Sr., who trained Hatton for his bou »»

Ten Fights I Want To See In 2010

2010 is upon the boxing world. While the biggest fight in recent memory has apparently fallen through, that doesn't mean it won't happen at all this year. Whether or not Pacquiao vs. Mayweather comes off in March or September, there are plenty of other good fights out there to be made. Here are t »»

Boxing In 2010; The Year In Preview

2009 was a great year in boxing.  We saw Shane Mosley rid the boxing world of the welterweight boogie man, Antonio Margarito. We saw Manny Pacquiao's ascension from star to megastar. We saw the complete first round of the Super Six tournament, and Floyd Mayweather Jr's return to stake his claim for »»

Ten Thoughts to Ponder After Pacquiao vs. Cotto

By now it has sunk in. Manny Pacquiao is the greatest boxer on the planet not named Floyd Mayweather Jr. He also might be the worst singer ever to put out an album and sing in a band. Here are ten other thoughts to ponder after Pacquiao's dismantling of Miguel Cotto. 1. Pacquiao can take a wel »»

Super Six Spotlight: Arthur Abraham

With the Super Six Tournament kicking off Oct. 17th, Inside Fights will be previewing each of the fighters involved. In this profile, we will feature "King" Arthur Abraham.  Abraham is a former middleweight titlist, and is undefeated in 30 pro fights. [caption id="attachment_81797" align="al »»

Mayweather Vs. Marquez Undercard Finalized

The undercard for Mayweather vs. Marquez has been finalized. The following bouts will appear on the pay per view broadcast on September 19th: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Chris John vs. Rocky Juarez II Michael Katsidis vs. Vincente Escobedo Zab Judah vs. Antonio Diaz »»

Five Reasons Miguel Cotto Can Defeat Manny Pacquiao

Miguel Cotto is an underdog against Manny Pacquiao. Many consider him to be tarnished, damaged goods in the ring. He has not looked good in has last two major fights, against Margarito and Clottey. He was brutally beaten by Margarito, and barely survived against Clottey. He has shown a potential for »»

Maidana Shocks Ortiz In Thriller

Saturday night up and coming prospect Victor Ortiz was put into the spotlight. After Chris John dropped out of the headlining bout with an illness, Ortiz’s bout against tough Marcos Maidana was promoted to the main event. Ortiz has been billed as the future of Golden Boy Promotions, but the future »»

Pacquiao vs. Cotto: Weighty Issues

A fight with Manny Pacquiao has become Boxing’s version of the golden ticket. A guaranteed big payday, HBO 24/7, and ppv are in store for whoever Pacquiao chooses to fight next. Floyd Mayweather Jr, Shane Mosley, and Miguel Cotto have all been rumored as Pacquaio’s next opponent. Mayweath »»

Could An Interim Fight Ruin Mayweather Jr Vs. Pacquaio?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has returned. The former Ring Magazine pound for pound champion has decided to end his "retirement" and fight Juan Manuel Marquez. Mayweather is the undefeated former pound for pound champion, and five division titleholder. Marquez is the current Ring Magazine lightweight »»

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