Archives for “Face-Off”
In July 2008, the then undefeated Miguel Cotto who then held the WBA World Welterweight title fought Antonio Margarito for the first time. Antonio had lost the early rounds of that match. However, he came back with relentless offensive pace and wore down Miguel. In the eleventh, a combination from the challenger finally forced the [...]
In May 2004, Manny Pacquiao who then held The Ring Featherweight title fought unified IBF and WBA World Featherweight Super Champion Juan Manuel Marquez for the first time. Juan Manuel was knocked down three times by Manny in the first round of that match. However, JMM showed great heart to recover from the early downfalls, [...]
After Floyd Mayweather, Jr. dominated Shane Mosley and won by unanimous decision in May 2010, it was reported that promoters were trying to work out the failed negotiation for a fight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Unfortunately, the “Money” Time expired and the negotiation for the mega bout didn’t materialize for the second time.
After becoming the undisputed cruiserweight world champion in 2008, David Haye moved up to the heavyweight division. The Klitschkos welcomed the challenge of Haye and the talks started immediately between Wladimir and Haye, but came to nothing. David reiterated a challenge to Klitschko to fight him in 2009 then in July 2008, Wladimir said that [...]
Three weeks after Jean Pascal fought Bernard Hopkins to a highly disputed draw last December, the World Boxing Council ordered a rematch between them. The WBC’s ruling, however, could have meant that light heavyweight champion Pascal could be stripped of his alphabet title because he may have to fight Dawson in a rematch of their [...]
The light welterweight division created a buzz last year as we witnessed a lot of pretty good fights from the talented young boxers in that weight class. Among them were two world champions, Devon Alexander who currently holds the WBC belt fought twice last year and Timothy Bradley who got the WBO fought once. Both [...]
The Pac-Man will be fighting for the second consecutive time at the Cowboys Stadium and once more moves up another weight class for a shot at his 8th world title in as many divisions. Manny Pacquiao will face-off Antonio Margarito for a super welterweight title fight on November 13, 2010.
The much-awaited boxing match between the two top American welterweight boxers is happening on May 1st! Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will face-off Shane Mosley for a welterweight bout on May 1, 2010.
