By Chris Williams: In their haste to find the next Manny Pacquiao, many boxing fans have already crowned WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire (26-1, 18 KO’s) as the next Pacquiao based on a few wins during his career against Fernando Montiel, Vic Darchinyan and Wladimir Sidorenko. Some boxing fans even think that the slender 5’7″ Donaire will be good enough to capture eight or more world titles before he retires in the future. I think that’s pretty laughable because the 28-year-old Donaire is way behind the pace that Pacquiao set while capturing titles.
Boxing News
Roach says Pacquiao and Sergio Martinez can happen at 150 pound catch weight
By Chris Williams: Although Bob Arum has said that Manny Pacquiao won’t be facing any middleweights, Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach hung out a little hope in a recent interviews, saying that Pacquiao and middleweight Sergio Martinez could meet at a 150 pound catch weight.
Tough Times for Francois Botha: After Fury Fight Called Off, What is in the White Buffalo’s Future?
By Darren S. Barcomb: Heavyweight Boxer Francois Botha (47-5-3, 28 KO’s), was all set to step into the ring with English Heavyweight Tyson Fury (13-0, 9KO’s) on February 19th, 2011 at the Wembley Arena in London. The South African born Botha had been intended to provide a much needed test for the up- and- coming 22 year old Fury. Unfortunately for Botha, the British Boxing Board of Control refused to allow the fight, leaving Marcelo Luiz Nascimento (13-0, 11 KO’s) as the replacement.
Just How I See It #1
By Irving Hatcher: You know, walking around the gyms and chewing the fat with the guys I always got my opinion, and some say ‘Hey Irv, you ought to blog, let others see these opinions of yours’. So here I am, my first article for BoxingNews24, and to all out there, ‘How about ya?’
Fernando Vargas’ comeback fight on hold due to illness
By Dan Ambrose: The long awaited comeback of former IBF/WBA junior middleweight champion Fernando Vargas (26-5, 22 KO’s) will have to wait a little longer, as the 33-year-old Vargas is ill with a case of bronchitis and pneumonia and won’t be able to make his April 16th fight date against super middleweight Henry Buchanan. It might be for the best, though, because Vargas might have been asking for a beating in that fight by taking on a quality fighter like that at such a high weight.
Paul Williams to return to action on 4/30, as a welterweight
By Dan Ambrose: Former two-time WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams (39-2, 27 KO’s) will be returning to the ring on April 30th for his first fight after being viciously knocked out in the 2nd round in a failed attempt to capture the WBC middleweight crown against champion Sergio Martinez on November 20th, 2010. In hindsight, it was perhaps the wrong move for the skinny 6’3″ Williams to attempt to fight Martinez for a second time after struggling badly and beating him by a controversial 12 round decision in their first fight in December 2009.
Overall the Heavyweight Division based on Body Fat
By Mark Hepplestall: I recently seen an article that suggested putting a body fat limit on the heavyweight division due to the amount of boxers that are visibly overweight, and this is a follow on from that particular article. The idea of a body fat cut off is a great idea and has been starring the world in the face. Firstly this cannot be seen as discrimination as its more protecting the overweight, and evidently unprepared boxers from being hurt.
The One True Champion
By Shaun Campbell: Boxing is in a state where politics and governing bodies are controlling which fights are being made and more importantly, which fights aren’t. With all the associations and there belts, its left fans wondering who the one true champion in the division is. Recently, Amir Khan was promoted to “WBA Super World Light-welterweight Champion”. It’s a shambles. This means that Marcos Maidana and Eric Morales will be contesting for the WBA light-welterweight world title in their upcoming fight. Then we have the various intercontinental/international/ titles for each governing body. The WBO have these intercontinental titles, along with interim championship.
What if Floyd Mayweather Just Fought?
By Rod Bautista: Floyd Mayweather is the most skilled fighter of our generation. His defensive prowess is second to none, and his undefeated record speaks for himself. Unfortunately for Mayweather and for boxing his actions both inside and outside the squared circle have marred his career and put question marks on his legacy.
Dirrell cleared to fight, says he’s on the brink of exploding
By Scott Gilfoid: A year after being hurt by a shot to the head by Arthur Abraham in the Super Six tournament last March, the talented Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO’s) has finally been cleared by his doctor to return to the ring and resume his promising boxing career. At the time that Dirrell was injured from a punch by Abraham after Dirrell has slipped on the canvas in the 11th round, Dirrell has been looking incredibly impressive in the Super Six tournament.