Texas Demonstrates Independence

Texas Demonstrates Independence
Makes way for Mega-Fight

By Moncayo Blackbull

IB-August 23, 2010 - There are leaders then there are followers, the Texas Combative Sports department has taken a major step in showing the world of Boxing they are leaders an independent agency that will make decisions based on the laws, rules and regulation of the state of Texas.

Short of a Federal Boxing Commission being formulated, Texas will not allow outside organizations or media to influence nor dictate how they should follow their own laws, rules and regulations. Making a strong and independent statement, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued professional boxer Antonio Margarito a license to participate and compete in the sport of professional boxing.

Granting a license to Margarito has paved the way for the mega fight between the Mexican great and pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao.

Now boxing fans around the world will be able to see this highly anticipated contest between two of the best fighters in the world. The contest scheduled for November 13th of this year and to be held at the Cowboys Stadium in Texas. (more)

ROGER MAYWEATHER ADMITS HIS CAMP LIED REGARDING MANNY PACQUIAO

ROGER MAYWEATHER ADMITS HIS CAMP LIED REGARDING MANNY PACQUIAO
STEPHEN S. JOHNSON

(IB-AUGUST 18, 2010) Boxscorenews.com contributor John Martinez clams to have exclusive information direct from the mouth of "never afraid of an opportunity to slam Manny Pacquiao" trainer Roger Mayweather.

Mayweather goes on his usual verbal tirade full of profanity-laden comments regarding his nephew, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and his willingness to fight Pacquiao if not for the fact Pacquiao refuses to accept the terms of "random drug testing right up to the minute of the fight", if called upon.

The story in itself is old news except that the confusion over if there ever were any negotiations for the proposed Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight, can now officially be put to rest. (more)

The Indestructible Pacquiao

The Indestructible Pacquiao By Moncayo Blackbull

IB- August 16, 2010 - Manny Pacquiao believes he is invincible, king of the ring in 5 different weight divisions. As all great fighters, Pacquiao is not willing to accept defeat but is he taking too much of a risk in fighting Antonio Margarito.

Pacquiao won his first world title in the Flyweight division, weighing in at 112 lbs. and is the current WBC Welterweight champion and shows no weaknesses in his arsenal so being lenient in negotiating a fight with Margarito does not seem to be a big problem.

Pacquiao started his professional boxing career at a meager weight of 106 lbs, fighting his first ten contests weighing no more than 110 lbs. Since then, Pacquiao has won the WBC flyweight, WBC Super Bantamweight, WBC Super Featherweight, and the WBC lightweight. Pacquiao currently reigns as the WBO welterweight (147 lb.) champion. (more)

MANNY PACQUIAO FILIPINO FANS BORDER ON INSANITY

MANNY PACQUIAO FILIPINO FANS BORDER ON INSANITY
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON

(IB-AUGUST 10, 2010) The many pure fans around the world of lightwelterweight and welterweight champion Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao are being saddled with the horrendous and blatantly racist views of an ever increasing number of zealots.

Whether or not these ignorant (allegedly) supporters of Pacquiao are aware of is that the boxing community as a whole has been subjected to their ridiculous rants at a now too often rate.

Manny Pacquiao has been viewed by most as everything correct in the sport of boxing.

His humility and respect shown for his opponent, both before and after a fight, has made him a fan favorite.

There is not one bit of bad press available for any faction of media to rip the Filipino star, and his country should be proud.

Alexander "the (not so) Great"

Alexander "the (not so) Great" By Rick Folstad 

IB- August 10, 2010 - Hold off on the plaque engraving.
Don’t dust off any pedestals, don’t send out invitations and don’t tell the company sculptor to sharpen his tools and start chiseling.
There’s been a temporary detour to Devon Alexander’s quick rise toward boxing sainthood. It seems he misplaced his directions to the Hall of Fame. Or someone swiped them.
The IBF and WBC junior-welterweight champ’s win over former champ Andriy Kotelnik of Germany on Saturday night in Alexander’s hometown of St. Louis, MO, didn’t exactly bring the house down. No streamers, balloons or confetti were tossed in the air. No dancing, no loud music and no drinking into the night.
Turns out Kotelnik was a party crasher.

Diaz Changes Style but Comes up Short Against Marquez

Diaz Changes Style but Comes up Short Against Marquez

Pirog knocks out Jacobs, Guerrero takes care of business, and Linares handles Juarez By Blackbull

IB-August 1, 2010 - In what amounted to be a decent pay-per-view, the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Juan Diaz, Daniel Jacobs vs Dmity Pirog, Robert Guerrero Vs Joel Casamayor and Jorge Linares Vs Rocky Juarez, contests were good and maybe not spectacular but very telling to say the least. Telling in that boxing fans were curious to see if Diaz can change his approach and be successful, if Jabobs was indeed the next American dream, can Casamayor cheat father time and a chance for many to see Linares live. And in watching the contests, many questions were answered.

In the main event, and as expected, Diaz fought a much different fight than in the initial contest against Marquez, a more calm but strategic approach.

The strategy may have been successful for Diaz but unfortunately along with this new approach, Diaz had much, too much respect for Marquez...(more)