Browsing Tag Puerto Rico

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  Boxiana 1

  Sept. 29, 2001: Hopkins vs Trinidad

  It was on this day back in 2001 that Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins‘ stubborn, persistent drive to reach the peak of the mountain finally paid off. He scored ...

  On September 29, 2020 / By Alden Chodash
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  Boxiana 4

  Aug. 21, 1981: Sanchez vs Gomez

  One of the always frustrating things about boxing is that so many of the obviously great match-ups just never happen. It’s a shame Jack Dempsey never faced Harry ...

  On August 21, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  Plaster of Torrance (Part Two)

  Plaster of Torrance: Unwrapping the Meaning of Antonio Margarito, Part Two. Excerpted from The Bittersweet Science. There are times when boxing matches resemble more a bullfight than they ...

  On July 30, 2020 / By Rafael García
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  Plaster Of Torrance (Part One)

  Last week we marked the anniversary of the legendary first battle between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. To pay further tribute to this remarkable fight, we would like ...

  On July 29, 2020 / By Rafael García
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  Boxiana 1

  Dec. 3, 1982: Gomez vs Pintor

  On this date back in 1982, Wilfredo Gomez and Lupe Pintor helped write another thrilling chapter in the long saga of glorious violence that is the boxing rivalry ...

  On December 3, 2019 / By Robert Portis
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  Boxiana 0

  Nov. 21, 1987: Chavez vs Rosario

  No one questions the fact that Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is an all-time great and, for me at least, the best Mexican pugilist ever, though my editor, Mr. ...

  On November 21, 2019 / By Neil Crane
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  Winning Isn’t Everything: Cotto Exits With Class

  On Saturday night in Madison Square Garden, Miguel Cotto proved the truth of the old cliché, winning isn’t everything. After being soundly beaten by the younger, faster Sadam ...

  On December 5, 2017 / By Sean Crose
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  Miguel Cotto: An Appreciation

  I haven’t always been an enthusiastic supporter of the proud Puerto Rican champion they call “Junito,” but if tonight proves to be his final fight — a distinct ...

  On August 26, 2017 / By Robert Portis
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  Manny Montreal 0

  Manny’s Thoughts! No.52

  Welcome back to Manny’s Thoughts! Boxing, MMA, thoughts and news from Manny Montreal! This week: End of the Rousey Revolution! Holly Holm shocks the combat sports world! Big ...

  On November 16, 2015 / By Manny Montreal
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  Lee Wylie 0

  Beyond a Punch: Cotto vs Canelo

  There’s more to boxing than meets the eye and there’s more to Cotto vs Canelo than just another exciting Puerto Rico vs Mexico showdown. This is without question ...

  On November 13, 2015 / By Lee Wylie
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  Fight Report: Garcia vs Herrera

  The Event The logic seemed sound. Danny Garcia scores an upset and maybe the performance of the year over a truly formidable opponent and so the thinking was, ...

  On March 16, 2014 / By Robert Portis
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  Cotto vs Margarito II: This Fight Should Not Be Happening

  For two compelling reasons, it should be impossible for me to hold an objective opinion on the Cotto vs Margarito rematch this Saturday night. First, I was born ...

  On December 1, 2011 / By Rafael García