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Why? It was a good fight and no way did he lose 118-110. Donaire came in as champ and still has a big enough name to make good money and be competitive. He lost to Magdaleno, but Mag isn't a garbage fighter himself and Donaire was definitely competitive.
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Pac needs to go in soon. Vargas can definitely take that decision, we've seen the judges get it wrong with pacquiao before.
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Pac is an old 37, he's been a pro since 16 and has had many, many wars. I think if he still wants to fight and make some more money fight Crawford then hang em up. He's still good enough to beat most guys at 140-147 but he doesn't have much time left at all.
I think it was the Walters KO loss that really did him in. No shame in losing to Rigondeaux, the best pure boxer in the game, maybe it hurt his pride but Walters hurt his soul!
I think it was the Walters KO loss that really did him in. No shame in losing to Rigondeaux, the best pure boxer in the game, maybe it hurt his pride but Walters hurt his soul!
300k is more than I expected. I don't know anyone who cared about Pac vs Vargas and the result was essentially known from the get go (Pac by UD). Weak ass opponent. Crawford would be solid for a next opponent, hell even Broner would be better than Vargas.
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Only read I mention Broner is because it would be a fun event and I bet there would be a lot of buzz and would sell well. People like to watch Broner get beat up lol
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Bernard Hopkins' goodbye bout at the Forum on Saturday deserves appreciation
Bernard Hopkins
Bernard Hopkins trains during a media workout Dec. 5 in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)
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Boxing’s final major card of the year arrives Saturday at the Forum, headlined by a 51-year-old man.
Bernard Hopkins, who accomplished both a record 20-title-fight reign as middleweight champion and broke George Foreman’s record as oldest-ever world champion, has said he’ll retire following his HBO-televised light-heavyweight bout against New York’s Joe Smith Jr.
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The wonder of this occasion – whether it be the distractions of the holiday season or the fact that Philadelphia’s Hopkins chose the home of his Golden Boy Promotions company for his farewell – will probably be lost on many.
But Hopkins’ business partner and friend, Oscar De La Hoya, predicts time will be an ally in providing a lasting tribute to the retiring former champion.
“Hopkins, when all is said and done, will have more longevity as an ambassador, as a world-class athlete, than many in this sport, including [Floyd] Mayweather,” De La Hoya said.
“Twenty years from now, we’re going to talk about Hopkins as an amazing fighter and an inspirational figure for someone who wants to accomplish something … if you feel you want to do something and you feel age is not a barrier, that’s what Hopkins represents.
“Today, sometimes people might overlook him, but tomorrow, the world will acknowledge this legacy he has left behind.”
That sentiment of being overlooked was never more in play than in June, when I sat next to Hopkins at the Boxing Writers Assn. of America dinner in New York.
There to support Golden Boy’s fight-of-the-year winner Francisco Vargas, Hopkins was seated at a table where his chair backed just across from a neighboring table occupied by fighter-of-the-year winner Mayweather, who announced his retirement in September 2015.
During breaks in the ceremony, many diners would rush to Mayweather, asking for a picture or autograph, and in many cases, they would brush their backsides against Hopkins or bump into him, expressing little regret or interest in his notable stature.
Hopkins’ hurt facial response to the treatment will be difficult to forget.
But who could forget Hopkins (55-7-2, 32 knockouts)?
How he honored America in his 9/11-postponed bout in New York by defeating Felix Trinidad Jr.? How he knocked out De La Hoya with that famed 2004 liver punch? How he took apart the younger “lion” Kelly Pavlik, after promoter Bob Arum dared to compare Pavlik to Marvin Hagler?
How he successfully defended his light-heavyweight belt at the record age of 49 years, three months?
Hopkins even dared to fight Sergey Kovalev later in 2014, getting knocked down in the first round and knocked upside the head but remaining upright until the end of a unanimous-decision loss.
Even if Hopkins took pride in being surly through most of his career, explaining now that he looked for the tiniest amount of negativity for inspiration, his story is an inspiration.
When he left prison in his 20s, the warden told him he expected Hopkins back.
Instead, the fighter had vowed he’d never return and maintained a strict, clean-living, frugal lifestyle that he continues today. When someone presented him a cake in his honor a few years ago, he took only a nibble to be polite because he doesn’t want sugar in his system.
And now comes the end, the farewell bout serving as his final ring action against a 27-year-old union construction worker in Smith (22-1, 18 KOs), who disposed of his most recent foe with a first-round knockout and is the No. 2 World Boxing Council contender.
Hopkins said he chose the Forum as a way to honor his friend, De La Hoya, who made his pro debut in the arena.
“I’m honored to be a partner, to be part of a legacy he’s leaving behind, not only in boxing, but in the fact he can transcend the sport because of what he’s been able to accomplish by fighting at 51 years old,” De La Hoya said.
“I strongly believe he’s going to be an ambassador for men – young and old – about how if you keep in shape and take care of yourself, you can do whatever you want.”
Bernard Hopkins
Bernard Hopkins trains during a media workout Dec. 5 in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)
Lance PugmireLance PugmireContact Reporter
Boxing’s final major card of the year arrives Saturday at the Forum, headlined by a 51-year-old man.
Bernard Hopkins, who accomplished both a record 20-title-fight reign as middleweight champion and broke George Foreman’s record as oldest-ever world champion, has said he’ll retire following his HBO-televised light-heavyweight bout against New York’s Joe Smith Jr.
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The wonder of this occasion – whether it be the distractions of the holiday season or the fact that Philadelphia’s Hopkins chose the home of his Golden Boy Promotions company for his farewell – will probably be lost on many.
But Hopkins’ business partner and friend, Oscar De La Hoya, predicts time will be an ally in providing a lasting tribute to the retiring former champion.
“Hopkins, when all is said and done, will have more longevity as an ambassador, as a world-class athlete, than many in this sport, including [Floyd] Mayweather,” De La Hoya said.
“Twenty years from now, we’re going to talk about Hopkins as an amazing fighter and an inspirational figure for someone who wants to accomplish something … if you feel you want to do something and you feel age is not a barrier, that’s what Hopkins represents.
“Today, sometimes people might overlook him, but tomorrow, the world will acknowledge this legacy he has left behind.”
That sentiment of being overlooked was never more in play than in June, when I sat next to Hopkins at the Boxing Writers Assn. of America dinner in New York.
There to support Golden Boy’s fight-of-the-year winner Francisco Vargas, Hopkins was seated at a table where his chair backed just across from a neighboring table occupied by fighter-of-the-year winner Mayweather, who announced his retirement in September 2015.
During breaks in the ceremony, many diners would rush to Mayweather, asking for a picture or autograph, and in many cases, they would brush their backsides against Hopkins or bump into him, expressing little regret or interest in his notable stature.
Hopkins’ hurt facial response to the treatment will be difficult to forget.
But who could forget Hopkins (55-7-2, 32 knockouts)?
How he honored America in his 9/11-postponed bout in New York by defeating Felix Trinidad Jr.? How he knocked out De La Hoya with that famed 2004 liver punch? How he took apart the younger “lion” Kelly Pavlik, after promoter Bob Arum dared to compare Pavlik to Marvin Hagler?
How he successfully defended his light-heavyweight belt at the record age of 49 years, three months?
Hopkins even dared to fight Sergey Kovalev later in 2014, getting knocked down in the first round and knocked upside the head but remaining upright until the end of a unanimous-decision loss.
Even if Hopkins took pride in being surly through most of his career, explaining now that he looked for the tiniest amount of negativity for inspiration, his story is an inspiration.
When he left prison in his 20s, the warden told him he expected Hopkins back.
Instead, the fighter had vowed he’d never return and maintained a strict, clean-living, frugal lifestyle that he continues today. When someone presented him a cake in his honor a few years ago, he took only a nibble to be polite because he doesn’t want sugar in his system.
And now comes the end, the farewell bout serving as his final ring action against a 27-year-old union construction worker in Smith (22-1, 18 KOs), who disposed of his most recent foe with a first-round knockout and is the No. 2 World Boxing Council contender.
Hopkins said he chose the Forum as a way to honor his friend, De La Hoya, who made his pro debut in the arena.
“I’m honored to be a partner, to be part of a legacy he’s leaving behind, not only in boxing, but in the fact he can transcend the sport because of what he’s been able to accomplish by fighting at 51 years old,” De La Hoya said.
“I strongly believe he’s going to be an ambassador for men – young and old – about how if you keep in shape and take care of yourself, you can do whatever you want.”
LeBron James, HBO begin production on new Muhammad Ali documentary
Muhammad Ali through the years
A look at the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
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LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment will begin production on a multi-part HBO documentary on the life of Muhammad Ali, the premium network and the NBA champion announced Monday.
Director Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Magnificent Seven”
will also serve as executive producer of a documentary that intends to “explore Ali’s greatest triumphs and comebacks, painting an intimate portrait of a man who, against all odds, dreamed and achieved the impossible, over and over again,” according to an HBO statement.
“Muhammad Ali is indisputably one of the most iconic and distinctive figures in the history of world sports,” said Kary Antholis, president of HBO miniseries and Cinemax programming.
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“His impact resonates far beyond the boxing ring and is woven deep into the cultural and social tapestry of the second half of the 20th century. From the moment LeBron James told us of his deep visceral connection to Ali’s life and legacy, we were committed to helping him realize this film, and our enthusiasm has only grown as Antoine Fuqua has developed his compelling cinematic vision for telling one man’s incredible journey.”
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Ali died June 3 at age 74 after winning the heavyweight title three times, engaging in an epic trilogy against Joe Frazier, defeating George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle,” rejecting the Vietnam War draft and standing as one of the most well-known people in the world.
“It’s tough to put into words how much it means to me to be a part of this project honoring the legacy and telling the extremely important story of the great Muhammad Ali,” James said in the HBO announcement.
“He transcended sports and used his platform to empower people, which paved the way for all athletes and people of every race and gender that came after him, myself included. It’s important that his story continues for generations to come, and it’s an honor to be a part of this.”
Promising never-before-seen photos with cooperation from Ali’s estate and family, the series “will combine archival footage and gorgeous, cinematic recreations that will transport viewers into the ring and at home,” according to the statement.
“We are at a perfect time in history, and in our lives as Americans, to welcome this special documentary on Muhammad,” Ali’s wife, Lonnie, said in the statement.
“This documentary will have national and global appeal. I’m hopeful this documentary will engage the audience in a similar way Muhammad engaged his audience and fans. Without a doubt, Muhammad’s life journey provides simple, yet extraordinary lessons for all of us, with perhaps the most important one being, to see and embrace the humanity in all peopl
Muhammad Ali through the years
A look at the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Lance PugmireLance PugmireContact Reporter
LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment will begin production on a multi-part HBO documentary on the life of Muhammad Ali, the premium network and the NBA champion announced Monday.
Director Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Magnificent Seven”
will also serve as executive producer of a documentary that intends to “explore Ali’s greatest triumphs and comebacks, painting an intimate portrait of a man who, against all odds, dreamed and achieved the impossible, over and over again,” according to an HBO statement.“Muhammad Ali is indisputably one of the most iconic and distinctive figures in the history of world sports,” said Kary Antholis, president of HBO miniseries and Cinemax programming.
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“His impact resonates far beyond the boxing ring and is woven deep into the cultural and social tapestry of the second half of the 20th century. From the moment LeBron James told us of his deep visceral connection to Ali’s life and legacy, we were committed to helping him realize this film, and our enthusiasm has only grown as Antoine Fuqua has developed his compelling cinematic vision for telling one man’s incredible journey.”
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Ali died June 3 at age 74 after winning the heavyweight title three times, engaging in an epic trilogy against Joe Frazier, defeating George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle,” rejecting the Vietnam War draft and standing as one of the most well-known people in the world.
“It’s tough to put into words how much it means to me to be a part of this project honoring the legacy and telling the extremely important story of the great Muhammad Ali,” James said in the HBO announcement.
“He transcended sports and used his platform to empower people, which paved the way for all athletes and people of every race and gender that came after him, myself included. It’s important that his story continues for generations to come, and it’s an honor to be a part of this.”
Promising never-before-seen photos with cooperation from Ali’s estate and family, the series “will combine archival footage and gorgeous, cinematic recreations that will transport viewers into the ring and at home,” according to the statement.
“We are at a perfect time in history, and in our lives as Americans, to welcome this special documentary on Muhammad,” Ali’s wife, Lonnie, said in the statement.
“This documentary will have national and global appeal. I’m hopeful this documentary will engage the audience in a similar way Muhammad engaged his audience and fans. Without a doubt, Muhammad’s life journey provides simple, yet extraordinary lessons for all of us, with perhaps the most important one being, to see and embrace the humanity in all peopl
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Featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. will fight mandatory Oscar Escandon Feb. 11, and J @joseph DiazJr assigned to No. 1 Josh Warrington.
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WBC orders eliminator bout between Orozco Maldonado winner and Amir Iman for Crawford's belt next year
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Featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. will fight mandatory Oscar Escandon Feb. 11, and J @joseph DiazJr assigned to No. 1 Josh Warrington.
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bradleyjr vs. @ErrolSpenceJr in WW division...Moretti says Spence in talks with
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Moretti granted one week to talk to Bradley about his interest in Spence. That'd be a great fight.
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Moretti granted one week to talk to Bradley about his interest in Spence. That'd be a great fight.
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