Mayweather

Another win for Mayweather in his pursuit of 50 unbeaten fights

 May 4, 2014   John Welsh

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In beating Marcos Maidana to win his 46th professional fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr unified the WBA and WBC World Welterweight divisions and he remains on course to stay unbeaten in 50 boxing contests. Maidana proved a difficult opponent with his early aggression, which troubled Mayweather at times, but the majority verdict may have slightly flattered […]

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Klitschko

Klitschko wins again but a unification bout may be more distant

 April 27, 2014   John Welsh

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Wladimir Klitschko duly retained his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO World Heavyweight titles by recording a fifth round knock-out in defeating Australian challenger Alex Leapai. Yet the fact that his brother Vitali has relinquished the WBC version of boxing’s most cherished prize still poses questions as to whether the Ukrainian champion can unify the division. […]

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It has been suggested that boxer Manny Pacquiao had lost appetite for professional boxing and was no longer regarded as one the best pound for pound fighters in the World. Two recent defeats against Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez intimated that his developing political career in the Philippines House of Representatives was becoming more of a personal priority than his boxing performances. By defeating Bradley in a rematch for the WBO Welterweight title on Saturday evening, it may have rendered those accusations somewhat premature.

Pacquiao silences the doubters to regain WBO Welterweight title

 April 13, 2014   John Welsh

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It has been suggested that boxer Manny Pacquiao had lost appetite for professional boxing and was no longer regarded as one the best pound for pound fighters in the World. Two recent defeats against Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez intimated that his developing political career in the Philippines House of Representatives was becoming more […]

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Mary Kom Indian Boxer

Mary Kom: The Indian Boxing Star

 March 15, 2014   Kirti Daga

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An epitome of strength, beauty and confidence, Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, popularly known as Mary Kom is an Indian boxer holding a five time world boxing championship. Born in Manipur, India, Mary Kom was interested in athletics since she was a child but what came as an inspiration to her was the success of boxer […]

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Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather twitter poll appears more of a PR stunt

 March 4, 2014   John Welsh

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With a record of 45 unbeaten fights as a professional boxer Floyd Mayweather is entitled to be labelled as one the all-time great fighters with wins against Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya among his more illustrious defeated opponents. He is rated as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world and is […]

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Tyson Fury

Chisora bout may not be best option for Tyson Fury

 February 16, 2014   John Welsh

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No sooner had both Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury won their separate fights on Saturday evening, then the war of words began ahead of possible rematch between the two heavyweights. The potential contest may be viewed as an eliminator for a title bout against World Champion Wladimir Klitschko, but for both British boxers it will […]

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Vitali Klitschko retirement

Vitali Klitschko retirement may prove beneficial for heavyweight boxing

 December 20, 2013   John Welsh

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The recent announcement by Vitali Klitschko that he is retiring from professional boxing to concentrate on a political career is perhaps no surprise given the recent statements by the Ukrainian on the very subject. He will leave the sport having suffered only two defeats in 47 fights but his departure may finally offer the opportunity […]

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Klitschko brothers

Klitschko domination now threatened by Deontay Wilder

 November 22, 2013   John Welsh

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When David Haye recently announced his probable retirement from boxing following an extensive shoulder operation, it seemingly exposed a dearth of suitable challengers to the Klitschko brothers in the heavyweight division. Fellow Briton and potential contender Tyson Fury is now seeking a new opponent after his planned bout with Haye was cancelled. After becoming dominant […]

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