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Battle Lines: Pacquiao-Marquez III Prediction
Quiet as it’s kept; Manny Pacquiao has had his own mental and physical challenges in bouts above 140 pounds that may just prove to be issues Juan Manuel Marquez can exploit to an upset win. Read more
[Fight of the Year Contender] Kirkland Breaks Down Angulo In Savage War
CANCUN, MEXICO — James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) may not have answered all questions about his chin, but Saturday night he silenced all naysayers about his will to win by rising from a hard knockdown to mercilessly beat down and disfigure Alfredo Angulo (20-2, 17 KOs) to a 6th round TKO. Read more
[Interview] James Kirkland: Menace II A Boxing Society
“If my plan brings the most exciting fight of the year, let that be what it is. But I do know this is one of those fights you’ll have to be at the couch early for.” Read more
[Interview] Nonito Donaire: The Ups and Downs of a Pound 4 Pound Fighter
“I think my main target is both Nishioka and Arce,” Donaire explained. “Beating Jhonny Gonzalez and Rafael Marquez a couple of weeks ago has moved Nishioka up to the top of that list. They are the two guys I have my eyes on in the 122 pound category…” Read more
Ref Call Gives Dawson a Hollow TKO Win Over Hopkins
LOS ANGELES, CA — Vehement boos rained down from the Staples Center Saturday night (October 15) after Chad Dawson (31-1, 18 KOs) was awarded a 2nd round TKO victory after Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs) was deemed unable to continue from a shoulder shove to the canvas. Read more
Bernard Hopkins Plans Boxing Lesson for Chad Dawson
“Come October 15, Chad Dawson will turn out to be a bad investment like the housing market in the last few years.” Read more
[Interview] Chad Dawson: A Dance with the Executioner
“You’ve seen Bernard quit before; I’ve never quit in the ring. I’m looking to retire Bernard Hopkins for good.” Read more
[Opinion] Why Floyd Mayweather Will Never Get The Respect He Deserves
Andreas Hale analyzes what took place in the Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight last night and why the hatred for Mayweather as a person has prevented him from getting the respect he deserves as a fighter. Read more
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs. Victor Ortiz Live Play-By-Play
Join TheWellVersed for live play-by-play updates of tonight’s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz beginning at 8pm EST/5pm PST (Main Event at 11pm EST/8pm PST). Read more
Athletes, Entertainers & Press Predict Who Will Win The Ortiz Vs. Mayweather Fight
With the mega-fight between Six-Time World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and WBC Welterweight World Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz on the horizon, top athletes, boxers and media members have weighed in on who they think will be victorious on Saturday night. Read more
