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Ivan Robinson Part VI – The 1st Gatti fight

Ivan Robinson Part VI – The 1st Gatti fight

Part VI of this incredible interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson continues. By Boxing Reporter and Writer Chris Cercola We were back in a tough situation again, who were we gonna fight? We needed to fight a name, and we need to fight a champion or somebody good, and somebody they gonna look at and figure […]

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The Hottest Weight Divisions Today

The Hottest Weight Divisions Today

The Hottest Weight Divisions Today By: Boxing Writer José A. Maldonado, MFA In a boxing community so obsessed with Pound for Pound discussions and matchups, one has to wonder: what weight divisions are the most compelling?  Where can we find not only dynamic personalities and storylines but, above all, the best, most competitive matchups?  After […]

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“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part V

“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part V

“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part V By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola Part V is here. The Ivan Robinson chronicles continue. The “Mighty” one elaborates upon his prodigious career as he touches on his incredible work ethic, his hight with Israel Cardona, and his proposed fight with Shane Mosley that never materialized. Enjoy!  I’m […]

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Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Repeat or Redemption

Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Repeat or Redemption

Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez II- Repeat or Redemption By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola When Juan Manuel Lopez fought Orlando Salido on April 16, 2011, this fight was supposed to draw comparisons, and a hard fought win for Juan Manuel Lopez over the tough, hard charging, former I.B.F. Featherweight Champion, Orlando Salido. […]

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“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part IV

“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part IV

“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part IV By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola The Ivan Robinson chronicles continue as the “Mighty” one  discusses his father’s  absence whenever he fought the South African, Philip Holiday and his thoughts on trainer Tommy Brooks as his main trainer for this fight for the IBF Lightweight Title. There was a […]

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Part III Interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson

Part III Interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson

“Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part III By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola The Ivan Robinson chroniclescontinue with part 3 of his tremendous interview. Ivan continues to give the boxing fans a wealth of information as he discusses his pro debut, fighting at the legendary “Blue Horizon,” the surgery that he underwent after he fought […]

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Part 2 Interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson

Part 2 Interview with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson

  In part II of the interview series with”Mighty” Ivan Robinson, the former amateur standout goes into detail regarding his career before he turned pro, the three fights with Oscar De La Hoya, and some of the fighters that he admired. “Mighty” Ivan Robinson – Part II By Boxing Reporter and Writer, Chris Cercola I […]

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Catching up with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson Part 1

Catching up with “Mighty” Ivan Robinson Part 1

  Chris Cercola of Real Combat Media had the opportunity to speak with  Philadelphia legend, “Mighty” Ivan Robinson.  Ivan opened up and spoke at tremendous length about his upbringing, amateur career, his legendary fights with Arturo Gatti, and so much more.  This interview is so long it will be broken up into several parts. “Mighty” […]

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Klitschko Dominates Mormeck, Scores 4th Round KO

Klitschko Dominates Mormeck, Scores 4th Round KO

Klitschko Dominates Mormeck, Scores 4th Round KO By: Boxing Writer Adam Millican In a one sided performance in which his foe landed only three punches, Wladimir Klitschko scored his 50th knockout victory when he defeated Jean-Marc Mormeck tonight in the fourth round of their bout. Few experts gave Mormeck much of any chance and those […]

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Afolabi Stops Brudov, Awaits Huck’s Decision

Afolabi Stops Brudov, Awaits Huck’s Decision

Afolabi Stops Brudov, Awaits Huck’s Decision By: Boxing Writer José A. Maldonado, MFA ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany – Ola Afolabi took care of business in an interim WBO bout, stopping his Russian opponent Valery Brudov in cruiserweight action this Saturday.  The Brit, known as Kryptonite and residing in Los Angeles, dominated the fight, dropping Brudov […]

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Joan Guzmán defeats Jesus Pablon with a DEVASTATING left hook! This how it unfolded, round by round.

Joan Guzmán defeats Jesus Pablon with a DEVASTATING left hook! This how it unfolded, round by round.

Joan Guzmán  vs. Jesus Pablon By: Scott Canipe Joan Guzmán  31(18)-0-1 vs. Jesus Pablon 17(11)-2(2) Guzmán  is the former WBO super bantamweight and super featherweight champion. Pablon is a solid  young veteran that is willing to give Guzmán a stern test. Rd 1 – Guzmán drops Pablon with a beautiful left hook.  He throws 2 hybrid left hook/uppercuts and barely […]

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The Story of a King Chicago’s David “King” Estrada Interview

The Story of a King Chicago’s David “King” Estrada Interview

The Story of a King  By: Tommy Dangerously March 1st, 2012 “King” David Estrada boasts a record of record 25-6 (16) Kos. This tough Chicago native wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but instead came from very humble beginnings. He didn’t have a legendary amateur career to begin with, but what he […]

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5 Reasons to Believe Timothy Bradley Can Pull the Upset

5 Reasons to Believe Timothy Bradley Can Pull the Upset

5 Reasons to Believe Timothy Bradley Can Pull the Upset By: José A. Maldonado, MFA  Boxing’s Consolation Prize.  The Manny Pacquiao Sweepstakes.  The Sparring Session.    Manny Pacquiao’s next bout has been called everything except a highly anticipated fight.  That is because on June 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, undefeated junior […]

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Where Does Marcos Maidana Go From Here?

Where Does Marcos Maidana Go From Here?

  By: José A. Maldonado, MFA In a highly anticipated matchup, junior welterweights Marcos Maidana, 28, and Devon Alexander, 25, were meeting at 147 to try to make a splash in one of boxing’s most loaded divisions.  The winner would no doubt move on to a become a major player in the division while the […]

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Supporting Martinez vs. Macklin, Rodriguez vs. George

Supporting Martinez vs. Macklin, Rodriguez vs. George

Solid March 17 Undercard Announced Supporting Martinez vs. Macklin, Rodriguez vs. George NEW YORK (February 23, 2012) – DiBella Entertainment has announced a solid undercard supporting the Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin card, entitled “THE REAL Middleweight Championship – Get Your Irish Up”, on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day), in The Theater at Madison Square Garden. […]

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The Jury is Still Out on Paul Williams

The Jury is Still Out on Paul Williams

  By: José A. Maldonado, MFA This past Saturday, Paul “The Punisher” Williams fought Nobuhiro Ishida in what was his first fight in seven months.  Of course, in the sport of boxing, this is hardly considered an extended hiatus, particularly when one considers that top fighters often fight once or twice a year.  Williams’ break, however, seemed […]

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SHOULD WE GO BACK TO 15 ROUNDS FOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS?

SHOULD WE GO BACK TO 15 ROUNDS FOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS?

By: UK Boxing Writer – Robert Massey In professional boxing, until the 1980’s, the “championship distance” referred to the title rounds that were numbered between 13 and 15.  This changed though, following the death of lightweight Duk Koo Kim in 1982 after his 14 round knockout loss to Ray Mancini. Almost immediately, the WBC issued a […]

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“THE GHOST” RESPONDS TO MALIGNAGGI CALLING HIM OUT

“THE GHOST” RESPONDS TO MALIGNAGGI CALLING HIM OUT

“THE GHOST” RESPONDS TO MALIGNAGGI CALLING HIM OUT   February 10, 2012 – Robert Guerrero states, “Look at the facts Paulie, why did I turn you down? You’re a tremendous puncher? NO! You make for fan friendly fights? NO!  You are a HBO or Showtime approved fighter?NO! Fact is, Eric Gomez at Golden Boy said you wouldn’t be approved to fight on a date that isn’t […]

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AMBRIZ STEPS IN TO CHALLENGE THOMAS DULORME ON SHOBOX

AMBRIZ STEPS IN TO CHALLENGE THOMAS DULORME ON SHOBOX

AMBRIZ STEPS IN TO CHALLENGE THOMAS DULORME ON SHOBOX   February 9, 2012 – Undefeated Puerto Rican welterweight prospect, Thomas Dulorme (13-0, 10 KOs), was scheduled to fight Jose Reynoso (15-3-1, 2KOs) on ShoBox February 17, but Reynoso pulled out with a hip injury.  Aris Ambriz (16-2-1, 8 KOs) has agreed to step in as a late replacement and the main event will […]

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Judah vs. Paris – March 24th: Tickets Go On Sale Today!

Judah vs. Paris – March 24th: Tickets Go On Sale Today!

Judah vs. Paris – March 24th: Tickets Go On Sale Today!   The contracts have been signed and filed with the IBF and tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, Feb 9th.  Brooklyn will be the host site on Saturday, March 24th when Zab “Super” Judah fights in his native borough for the first time in his storied pro career vs. […]

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WORLD-RATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DONOVAN “DA BOMB” GEORGE MINI NYC PRESS TOUR

WORLD-RATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DONOVAN “DA BOMB” GEORGE MINI NYC PRESS TOUR

WORLD-RATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DONOVAN “DA BOMB” GEORGE MINI NYC PRESS TOUR     DONOVAN “DA BOMB” GEORGE will be in New York City to hold a press conference to promote his upcoming super middleweight showdown against EDWIN “LA BOMBA” RODRIGUEZ on the HBO live televised co-feature on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) in The Theater at Madison Square Garden.  Also in attendance will […]

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MOLINA FIGHT REPLACED BY DALLAS JR.

MOLINA FIGHT REPLACED BY DALLAS JR.

MOLINA FIGHT REPLACED BY DALLAS JR. – GONZALEZ BOUT AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – ARLINGTON COLLEGE PARK CENTER     Los Angeles (Feb. 6, 2012) –  An IBF Elimination bout that was scheduled to take place between John Molina Jr. and Marvin Quintero was recently called off and replaced by a junior welterweight attraction between Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. and Miguel “Silky […]

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