Povetkin still not ready for Klitschko?

Image: Povetkin still not ready for Klitschko?By John F. McKenna (McJack): It’s kind of interesting how much flak WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) has taken for his upcoming fight with Frenchman Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KO’s). Many boxing observers and fans have been highly critical of “Dr. Steelhammer” for taking on the former WBA/WBC cruiserweight champion.

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Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia moved to March 24th

Image: Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia moved to March 24thBy Dan Ambrose: The previously scheduled fight between WBC light welterweight champion Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KO’s) and #1 ranked World Boxing Council contender Danny Garcia (22-0, 14 KO’s) has been moved to March 24th, according to the 35-year-old Morales, who revealed the information on his twitter.

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Huck hopes beating Povetkin will get him a Vitali fight

Image: Huck hopes beating Povetkin will get him a Vitali fightBy Jason Kim: WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25 KO’s) is really hoping that a win over the WBA heavyweight paper champion Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16 KO’s) on February 25th in Germany will get him the fight against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) that Huck has been looking to get for some time.

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Marquez wants Pacquiao rematch on May 5th, but doesn’t want Vegas

Image: Marquez wants Pacquiao rematch on May 5th, but doesn't want VegasBy Chris Williams: Now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is firmly out of the picture for a mega fight against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao for early 2012, 38-year-old Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s) is speaking up saying he wants a fourth fight between him and Pacquiao, but not in Las Vegas, Nevada. There it is. Marquez just gave Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum the perfect excuse not to have to fight him again. Marquez should have thought hard before he said that. He’ll never get the fight not, not that he was going to get it anyway.

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The Greatest Boxer

Image: The Greatest BoxerBy Leon Watts: Many people have heard of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali. His greatest achievements were not only in the ring, as philanthropist, social activist, and truly one of the most inspiring athletes of any generation, this iconic fighter stands among some of the most memorable names in sports history.

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The IBF will investigate Khan-Peterson fight

Image: The IBF will investigate Khan-Peterson fightBy John F. McKenna (McJack): The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has confirmed that they will hold an investigation into the circumstances around the controversial fight between former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) and new IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s).

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The Klitschko Curse returns!

Image: The Klitschko Curse returns!By James Hardiman: After reading a few articles recently that suggest World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2-40 KO’s) and younger brother Wladimir (56-3-49 KO’s) are cherry picking from the 2nd tier fighters, I cant help thinking that the champs are being unfairly criticized and it seems that the ‘Klitschko Curse’ has made a comeback.

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Marquez the best opponent for Pacquiao to make a lot of money against next

Image: Marquez the best opponent for Pacquiao to make a lot of money against nextBy Chris Williams: If Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum’s main objective is to make the most money possible for the next fight for Pacquiao, then a fourth fight between him and Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s) is the direction they need to go in because Marquez will bring in more money than the other potential Pacquiao opponents Miguel Cotto, Timothy Bradley, and Lamont Peterson in early 2012.

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