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Manny Pacquiao knocks down and dominates Jessie Vargas in route to a decision win

2 Submitted by OTR on Mon, 07 November 2016, 00:16

By Bill Dwyre – While most senators around the world, in every country where there is that kind of government, were home on their couches Saturday night, making sure to take their pain pills and Geritol, the Honorable Manny Pacquiao was beating up a guy in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, who retired from boxing for a while so he could learn Continue Reading...

Trio of boxers wait on WBA ruling

1 Submitted by OTR on Mon, 24 October 2016, 10:31

The WBA are set to make a decision this week on who will fight for their heavyweight world title belt that was vacated earlier this month when Tyson Fury choose to seek treatment for his outside the ring issues. Talks have been in place for some weeks now between the parties of IBF champion Anthony Joshua and former WBA title Continue Reading...

Liam Smith looks to conquer America with Canelo Alvarez clash

1 Submitted by OTR on Mon, 01 August 2016, 19:11

Liam Smith is bidding to become a big name in America when he defends his WBO light-middleweight title against Saul Canelo Alvarez at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas in September in front of what could be an 80,000 crowd for their clash. Canelo is one of the biggest stars in boxing and has a huge following not just in Continue Reading...

Would Khan victory rule out UK superfight?

1 Submitted by OTR on Fri, 22 April 2016, 15:30

Amir Khan tackles a tough opponent and a move up the weight classes on May 7th in Las Vegas and there’s been a lot of talk about how he will fare in the size and strength stakes on the night. Khan (31-3) has to be respected for taking such a bout with not much leaning in his favour. Pundits and bookies alike have been debating his chances and early Bet365 betting odds Continue Reading...

Manny Pacquiao: “I assure you I still have the hunger to win, and my desire to win is as strong now as it has ever been!”

2 Submitted by OTR on Wed, 26 March 2014, 16:53

Former RING/WBC/WBO/IBO champion Manny Pacquiao joined a recent press call to discuss all the latest news about the upcoming rematch with Timothy Bradley. Trainer Freddie Roach and promoter, Bob Arum also joined the call. Here is what was said during his Q & A with the boxing press. BOB ARUM: Good morning everyone, this fight has been eagerly anticipated, a Continue Reading...