Light middleweight prospect Demetrius Andrade (2-0, 2 KOs) easily took care of a badly outclassed Eric Marriott (0-2) on Saturday night, stopping him in the 4th round of a scheduled 4-round bout at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI. Andrade punished Marriot with huge shots in the early going, using his superior speed and combinations to riddle Marriott to pieces.
Oscar De La Hoya
Can De La Hoya, the Part-time Fighter, Defeat Pacquiao?
By Jim Dower: There’s no doubt that Oscar De La Hoya has done a good job in coming down in weight to the welterweight division weight limit of 147, down from his natural fighting weight of 154 in the light middleweight division. Before he started training, there were some that doubted whether or not De La Hoya could even do it. However, making the weight is one thing but being healthy enough, and having enough skills left in the tank is quite another thing.
Pacquiao Staying Away From War of Words
By Jim Slattengren: World Boxing Council lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao is staying above the war of words that are going on between his trainer Freddie Roach and Oscar De La Hoya, avoiding entering into the battle and staying focused on readying himself both mentally and physically for what may be the toughest bout of his 13 year boxing career on December 6th at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
De La Hoya, Pacquiao, Lewis and Estrada – Latest Boxing News
Boxing promoter Frank Maloney hopes Lennox Lewis will stay retired. In recent weeks speculation about Lewis’ return to the ring has reached fever pitch. Reports say Lewis would return to the ring for a staggering $100m.
But Maloney, who managed the heavyweight for over 12 years, told Setanta Sports News he did not think it would happen.
“He would never do that. I’ve known Lennox for a long time. I know we had our differences at the end but that’s water under the bridge.
De La Hoya-Pacquiao: A Shameless Money-Grab or a Meaningful Fight?
By Manuel Perez: As the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao December 6th fight fast approaches, I find myself conflicted by this bout, not knowing what to think of it. Part of me is insulted by this fight, seeing it as a rip off fight hardly worth a couple of bucks, let alone $49.95 for the PPV bout. However, the other part of me would like nothing better than to see one or both of these guys slug it out with one another, with the hope that one of them would be knocked out in the process, reducing their status somewhat in the process.
Hatton Doesn’t Rate a Fight With De La Hoya
By Scott Gilfoid: I don’t know about you, but after watching Ricky Hatton’s poor performance against Paulie Malignaggi last Saturday night, I for one, don’t want to see Hatton getting in the ring against Oscar De La Hoya anytime soon. It’s not that it wouldn’t be interesting, because it would have a certain circus-like appeal to such a fight, but as for it being a competitive fight that would have lasting value, the fight would probably fall far short of attaining that goal.
Pacquiao-De La Hoya, Ortiz-Resto, Teron-Valtierra, More
Boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and five-division world champion MANNY PACQUIAO will give away free Norbest Tom Turkeys to the first 500 families who show up This Sunday!
What’s Next for Calzaghe, Jones? De La Hoya-Pacquiao: Who Will Win?
By Alan Thomson: In a startlingly unsurprising fight, Joe Calzaghe completely dominated Roy Jones save for a well placed first-round Jones forearm to the face of Calzaghe.
Jones Jr. vs. Calzaghe is a fight that should have happened 5 to 8 years ago. Calzaghe is still in his prime and Jones is well past his. But is it Calzaghe’s fault that Roy got old? Not really. The fight never took place back when it should have because Calzaghe was busy selling out arenas in the UK and couldn’t see coming to the States to fight for less money.
Latest Boxing News: Froch-Pascal, De La Hoya-Pacquiao, Holyfield-Valuev and Cook-Foster
Super middleweight boxer Carl Froch is confident he can overcome Jean Pascal when the pair battle it out for the vacant WBC super middleweight on the 12th of December. Speaking to Setanta Sports News Froch described his opponent as predictable.
De La Hoya-Pacquiao A Turn Off For Many Boxing Fans
By Jim Dower: As much as six division champion Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) might like for boxing fans to be interested in his December 6th fight with former featherweight Manny Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs), so far the perspective bout seems to draw out more ridicule and disgust aimed at Oscar more than anything in the way of praise.
That, of course, won’t get in the way of the fight being a huge PPV attraction, one that will likely come close to matching the $120 million PPV that Oscar attracted for his 1997 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.