By Elton Jackson: Since the announcement of the fight scheduled for May 2 between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao, many have stated their opinions on the fight based on who they favor with no real reasoning. Sure, it’s fun to trash talk, and it’s a part of the fight game. However, boxing has much to do with rhythm, timing, and smarts inside the ring.
Manny Pacquiao has displayed his ability to be a ferocious fighter and deliver exciting moments during a fight when he charges in swinging with all his might in an attempt to end the fight by knockout. This as we know it is how Juan Marquez was able to knockout Pacquiao in their past fight.
By Elton Jackson: What is happening to the sport of boxing? Blind judges, trumpeted up fighters and fighters with real talent but no personality never get a fair shot in the sport. I know, I know, boxing is a business and those who can draw the fans bring money to the sport.
By Elton Jackson: When facing a fighter like Floyd Mayweather Jr. one must be able to cut the ring off and have the ability to fight while moving laterally and backwards. Many casual boxing fans criticize Floyd for his ability to move around the ring and for his great defensive skills; yet there have been 44 fighters that knew this about him and could nothing about it.
By Mister Jackson: Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero’s boxing record is 31-1-1, sounds very impressive to me and most when looking at the numbers, right? Well, only two of the fights on his record are at welterweight, Guerrero has defeated Andre Berto and Selcuk Aydin.