By Steve Lewis: I first encountered the term “cherry-picking” as a young lad years ago, playing basketball with schoolmates. I would sometimes stand underneath our basket while the rest of my teammates would be playing defense at the other end.
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Mayweather vs. Matthew Hatton: How many rounds will it take for Floyd to win?
By Chris Williams: In the latest news, there is talk of Floyd Mayweather Jr. facing Matthew Hatton (37-4-2, 14 KO’s) in March 2010 instead of Manny Pacquiao. According to Insidesports.ph, part of the problem for the Pacquiao-Mayweather bout not going ahead is because Pacquiao has decided to run for congress in Sarangani. This predicament has resulted in Mayweather looking at a fight against Matthew Hatton, who recently failed in an attempt to capture the International Boxing Organization welterweight title when he fought to a 12 round draw against Lovemore N’dou on November 13th.
The Real Cash Cow – Pacquiao or Mayweather – of the Sweet Science (part 1 of 2)
By Matt Matel: Two paths are bound to collide sometime between March to May of 2010. Amidst all the talk of the possibility of the bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. not coming to fruition because of purse issues and varying out of the ring vocational interests, many still believe that this is the bout that would put boxing back in the map, back to being relevant again.
It is not a sin to like both Money & Manny
By Klaas Mabetlela: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have divided the boxing fans down the middle and the fans’ fight is reaching a boiling point. For most general fans, Money may have already lost the fight with Manny even before the bell rings. Mayweather will still be labeled as ‘boring’ and not brave enough after the fight even if he wins clearly. His sin is being the most complete practitioner of trade during his era. Love him or hate him, the guy just knows how to box and has a boxing brain second to none. For most general fans, this is still not good enough.
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather – Round by Round Forecast
By Derrick Villanueva: (Note: This is purely a figment of my imagination, written after re-watching each fighter’s last two fights in succession.)
Round 1 – The “Feeling Out” round. Pacquiao and Mayweather emerge from their respective corners. Pacquiao approaches but a quick jab from Mayweather surprises Pacquiao. Pacquiao fires off his own loose jabs, trying to find range. Mayweather slips around and fires more jabs, utilizing his reach advantage.
Will the winner of Pacquiao-Mayweather fight Mosley?
By Eric Thomas: A question that has been on the minds of some boxing fans is whether the winner of the proposed Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao bout choose to do the right thing and fight World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley or will the winner opt to ignore Mosley and go in a different direction? It would be hard to crown the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather winner the top fighter in the welterweight division if they leave Mosley as unfinished business. Of course, Mosley has to win his January 30th bout against Andre Berto for him to proceed ahead against the winner of Mayweather-Pacquiao.
Dirrell = A bigger version of Floyd Mayweather Jr; Klitschko-Johnson on HBO
By Scott Gilfoid: Since putting on a masterful performance against World Boxing Council super middleweight champion Carl Froch last month in their Super Six tournament competition in Nottingham, England, the world has been on fire with the prospects of seeing the talented Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO’s) in action again. Dirrell, 27, who looks like a taller, heavier version of Floyd Mayweather Jr., showed incredible hand speed and defensive skills in fighting Froch and making him look, as one poster pointed out recently, like Bambi on ice skates. I have to agree with that comment.
The Manny Pacquiao Wars Part II: Rise of the Player Haters
By Steve Lewis: Previously, I had written about the common post-Pacquiao fight phenomenon called “Monday Morning Quarterbacking.” There is also another sister effect to Monday Morning Quarterbacking. It has been part of our landscape since time immemorial. It is what is referred to by the newer generation as “player hating,” which is often defined as the disliking, resenting, or disapproving of a person due to his/her success or coveted assets. The term “player hater” is often associated with those who are jealous or envious of someone else’s achievements.
If Pacquiao-Mayweather happens, what’s the next step for both fighters?
By Jason Edrei Calub Santos: Everywhere I go, everybody or at least two people are arguing or talking about the most likely upcoming fight between the two most dominant fighter in boxing, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Every boxing fan out there is asking for it, as said before “a fight of this magnitude” is needed in the sport of boxing. But what would be the aftermath of a so-called mega fight?
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao match WILL happen, and it’s more a question of where rather then when.
By Frank Car: The highly anticipated bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Many Pacquiao will happen, why? Well because, the answer is right there, it’s “highly anticipated.” Wait, let me reword that, it has EXTREMELY high anticipation. Wait, one more time, it is perhaps the most anticipated bout between two boxers in recent memory. Both at perfect times in their career. It’s not only about their career, it is about the “career” of boxing.