By Gerardo Granados: Juan Manuel Marquez is a proven warrior, and might be a candidate for the boxing hall of fame in the future, but for now the WBO – WBA super world lightweight champion is letting time go by like if he was still a youngster; he is old and better not wait too much longer before time expires on his body. Perhaps he plans on a big payday to retire or will keep fighting until a young lion stops him.
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Paul Williams and Adrien Broner a possibility in an HBO doubleheader for 6/11
By Jim Dower: Steve Kim from maxboxing is reporting that HBO is looking to put together a June 11th doubleheader with Paul Williams (39-2, 27 KO’s) making a comeback against a still to be determined opponent and unbeaten super featherweight contender Adrien Broner (20-0, 16 KO’s) fighting in the second part of the card.
Saul Alvarez back in action in June, wants a top contender
By Eric Thomas: WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KO’s) reportedly wants to get back in the ring fast and wants to fight in June against a top contender. Alvarez, who will be turning 21 on July 18th, wants to face the biggest names in the sport such as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. However, those guys are probably not going to show any interest in fighting Alvarez until he becomes a much bigger name and starts looking more impressive. Alvarez defeated Matthew Hatton by a 12 round unanimous decision last weekend.
Maccarinelli to be trained by Enzo Calzaghe
By Sean McDaniel: Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli 32-5, 25 KO’s) is going back to his old trainer Enzo Calzaghe in hopes of recapturing his former championship form. Maccarinelli, 30, has his work cut out for him, as he’s been knocked out in four out of his last eight bouts in the past three years.
Dirrell says he’ll be fighting in 3 – 3 1/2 months
By Scott Gilfoid: Top super middleweight talent Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO’s) says he’ll be back in the ring fighting in 3 to 3 1/2 months according to his twitter account. Dirrell, along with Andre Ward, are the two premier fighters in the super middleweight division. Dirrell hasn’t fought since being fouled last year by Arthur Abraham in the Super Six tournament.
John Murray wants Brandon Rios, but has little chance of getting that fight
By William Mackay: EBU lightweight champion John Murray (30-0, 10 KO’s) would like nothing better than to have a world championship fight fall directly into his lap with the new WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios (27-0-1, 20 KO’s) giving him a shot at his title in his next fight. The chances of that happening are about zero, because Murray isn’t ranked in the top 15 by the WBA, and isn’t well known enough in the United States for Rios to even consider facing him. And besides that, Murray would likely be in way over his head in a fight against Rios and the bout would likely be a dull mismatch with Rios destroying the slow-handed Murray.
Edwin Valero – Fragility of the Unbreakable
By Craig-Joe Daly: Edwin Valero was an awesome power to behold. He caught the boxing world’s attention after ringing up 18 straight first round knockouts in his first 18 bouts. His tumultuous and self destructive behaviour outside the ring wasn’t quite as well known to the boxing community, as it was to those in his native Venezuela. These acts of aggression were, its been said covered up by law enforcement authorities due to the lightweight champion’s close relationship with the country’s President Hugo Chavez, who’s face Valero had tattooed on his chest along with the Venezuelan flag.
Maccarinelli to move down to light heavyweight
By Sean McDaniel: In a clear sign of career desperation former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli (32-5, 25 KO’s) will reportedly be moving down to the light heavyweight division to try his luck at that weight to attempt to revive his sagging careers. Maccarinelli, 30, has lost four out of his last fight fights, with four of the losses coming by brutal knockout.
Montreal show still set for February 25th without Morrison, Mercer, or Gatti
By Darren S. Barcomb: Montreal’s SP Promotion has announced it still plans to go forward with its February 25th show at the Pierre Charbonneau Centre even though their three announced headline bouts have been cancelled. Originally scheduled to fight were:
Are trainers responsible for the lack of boxer’s talent?
By Gerardo Granados: Boxing is the most popular contact sport in the world, you have boxing fights all over the globe, weekend after weekend you will be able to watch a professional boxing fights at any continent, country or major city, amateur tournaments are displayed at jails, sports clubs, universities and gyms; no matter if you speak a different language you will understand what happens inside a ring when two fighters engage.