Pacquiao running out of time to get Mayweather bout

By Reni Valenzuela: Some pundits still don’t get it. The fight is a big deal for the fans not just because it interests them but because the fans want truth and they are resolved to prevent “stars” and “bigwigs” from further tricking them and the sport. If you think otherwise, then yours is a hopeless case perhaps.

No person ever solves a problem by looking only at his own concern. Even a hermit in a secluded island can’t do that.

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Travis Kauffman vs. Vincent Thompson on January 25th

READING, PA (JANUARY 16, 2014)–On Saturday night, January 25th, WBA number-nine ranked Heavyweight, Travis Kauffman (27-1, 20 KO’s) takes on Vincent Thompson (13-1, 2 KO’s) in a 10 -round bout for the WBU Intercontinental championship from the Sands in Bethlehem, PA.

The show is promoted by King’s Boxing and XFE Boxing.

Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.

Kauffman knows that a win over Thompson, who has impressive credentials himself, will springboard himself to a big opportunity in the wide open Heavyweight division.

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Vera: I plan to beat Chávez decisively this time

chavez5555On the heels of their controversial collision which resulted in a hotly disputed decision, former World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion and Son of the Legend JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ JR. and Top-Five contender and two-fisted Texan BRYAN VERA will square off in a 12-round super middleweight battle in a rematch to settle their score once and for all. This time Vera will enjoy the home court advantage when they meet, Saturday, March 1, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX.

Chávez Jr. vs. Vera II will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. The telecast will open with two-time Ukrainian Olympic gold medalist and 2013 Prospect of the Year, VASYL LOMACHENKO, in only his second professional bout, challenging World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion ORLANDO SALIDO.

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2014 USA Boxing National Championships

(SPOKANE, WASH.) – Just one week after USA Boxing’s future stars showcased their skills at the 2014 Junior and Youth Open, it will be the elite athletes’ turn to steal the spotlight at the 2014 USA Boxing National Championships, January 20-25 in Spokane, Wash. Thirteen reigning champions, three Olympians, including two medalists, and a World Champion will all compete in the premier Olympic-style boxing national tournament.

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Burgos expects to take Mikey Garcia’s WBO strap on Jan. 25th

ORANGE, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2014) – In what might be his toughest challenge to date, super featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-2, 20 KOs) aims to capture his first world title against undefeated and current WBO champion Mikey Garcia (33-0, 28 KOs) on Saturday, Jan. 25, from The Theater at Madison Square Garden televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark (9:45 p.m. ET/PT).

“It’s go time for me,” Burgos said. “I had two, tough draws in 2013 that I felt I deservedly won and in order for me to put those experiences behind me, I have to take that title away from Mikey.”

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Broner’s trainer talks about Maidana fight

Tonight at 9PM EST/6PM PST, “JEK III Productions” presents a very special “Meeting of the Minds” edition of “The Pugilist KOrner”!!

The two hour program will feature Lamont Peterson trainer Barry Hunter, Adrien Broner trainer Mike Stafford, Adonis Stevenson trainer Javan “Sugar“ Hill, Chris Arreola trainer Henry Ramirez, current trainer and former IBF Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd, and Lightweight contender Anthony Peterson.

Pugilist KOrner link: blogtalkradio.com/wcsteelerfan/2014/01/15/tha-pugilist-korner

Pugilist KOrner listener line: 718-506-1506

Kicking off tonight’s program will be DMV based trainer Barry Hunter. The experienced boxing mentor will discuss the return of the Peterson brothers, who are slated to compete on January 25th, at the DC Armory. Lamont will defend his IBF Junior Welterweight title, and Anthony will participate in his second fight since 2011.

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Ashley Theophane update

by Ashley Theophane – As I look forward to a fresh and positive new year, it has given me the chance to reflect back on 2013 from my perspective.

It has been an exceptional year that met the dreams I had as a five year old child. Many of the ‘experts’ have frequently said that it would not be possible for me to achieve hardly anything over my ten year career. This could have deflected anyone from their goals and dreams, but for me, it has only served to drive my determination to achieve even more.

I still have much more to achieve and have so many youngsters to continue the privilege of doing all I can to be a ‘role model’ for. My life is proof that if you believe and want to be something in life, you can achieve it. You just have to work really hard for it, without ever being put off by mishaps, lack of support or failure.

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Chris Van Heerden in action on Feb. 6th in Hollywood, California

The 2014 opener to the HOLLYWOOD FIGHT NIGHT pro boxing series will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the intimate and historic Florentine Gardens Nightclub in Hollywood, California. The February 6th show will mark the seventh installment of the HOLLYWOOD FIGHT NIGHT series.

Highlighting one of the most internationally diverse fight cards in years will be the U.S. debut of current IBO Welterweight Champion, South African Chris Van Heerden (19-1-1, 10KOs), and the return of undefeated British prospect, Sheer Management’s Johnny Quigley (10-0, 2KOs).

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Bryant Jennings getting ready for Artur Szpilka

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 13, 2014) – Undefeated Heavyweight contender Bryant “By-By” Jennings (17-0, 9 KOs) is preparing for the biggest fight of his career when he faces fellow unbeaten, polish superstar Artur Szpilka (16-0, 12 KO’s). The bout will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, as the co-feature to Garcia vs. Burgos which will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark®, on Saturday, Jan. 25, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.

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Andy Gardiner update

OTTAWA, CANADA (January 12, 2014) — Ottawa boxer Andy Gardiner burst onto the professional boxing scene only 20 months ago. In his 10 bouts to date, he has consistently taken steps up in competition to better his craft when most fighters are more concerned about protecting their records and building KO ratios. When it was announced this past week that undefeated Thomas Oosthuizen, 22-0, was out of the fight with Eleider Alvarez on January 18, Gardiner wasted no time offering his services to face the WBA ranked #2, WBO ranked #3 light heavyweight in the world.

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