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More Than Just One Punch

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Alden Chodash 2 Comments Budd Schulberg, Emanuel Steward, Evander Holyfield, George Foreman, HBO, Howard Cosell, Jim Lampley, kronk gym, Las Vegas, Lennox Lewis, Michael Moorer, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Riddick Bowe, Teddy Atlas

It was on this day in 1994 that the “impossible dream” was fulfilled. At age 45, former heavyweight champion George

The Top Twelve

Top 12 All-Time Best Larry & Lampley Moments

August 27, 2021August 30, 2021 Alden Chodash 0 Comments Andrew Golota, Arguello, Arturo Gatti, Carlos Baldomir, David Tua, DAZN, Derrick Jefferson, Erik Morales, Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman, Hagler, HBO, Hearns, Ike Ibeabuchi, Jim Lampley, Joe Frazier, Julio Caesar Sr., Larry Merchant, Lou Duva, Marlon Sterling, Meldrick Taylor, Michael Moorer, Mickey Ward, Mike Tyson, Pryor, Riddick Bowe, Teddy Atlas, Tomas Molinares

Last Saturday a 42-year-old Manny Pacquiao stepped into the ring, and even before the opening bell one sensed the curtain

The Top Twelve

Top 12 Greatest ‘WTF’ Pacman Moments

August 20, 2021August 22, 2021 Rafael García 1 Comment Antonio Margarito, Australia, Erik Morales, ESPN, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Henry Armstrong, Jeff Horn, Jim Lampley, Joshua Clottey, Juan Manuel Marquez, Larry Merchant, Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera, Miguel Cotto, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Roy Jones Jr., Teddy Atlas, The Mexicutioner, Time Magazine, Timothy Bradley

At this point it’s anybody’s guess how much longer Manny Pacquiao will continue boxing, but what is known beyond a

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July 13, 2001: Ward vs Augustus

July 13, 2021August 21, 2021 Alden Chodash 0 Comments Arturo Gatti, Emmanuel Augustus, ESPN, Floyd Mayweather, Micky Ward, Steve Smoger, Teddy Atlas

Prior to Micky Ward vs Emanuel Augustus, Fight of the Year laurels were typically reserved for higher profile battles than

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Philadelphia Marks Five Decades of Peltz Boxing

October 9, 2019October 13, 2019 Joshua Isard 0 Comments Bernard Hopkins, J. Russell Peltz, Lou DiBella, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Osnel Charles, Philadelphia, Ray Didinger, Russell Peltz, Sonny Conto, Teddy Atlas, Victor Padilla

There was an atmosphere of celebration last Friday night, but one with an accent of sadness, as a nine fight

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Stevenson vs Gvozdyk: Mandatory Mayhem

November 29, 2018November 30, 2018 Jamie Rebner 0 Comments Adonis Stevenson, Al Haymon, Andrzej Fonfara, badou jack, Jean Pascal, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Premier Boxing Champions, Sakio Bika, Showtime, Teddy Atlas, Thomas Williams Jr, Timothy Bradley, Yvon Michel

With WBC light heavyweight belt-holder Adonis “Superman” Stevenson set to face mandatory top contender Oleksander Gvozdyk this Saturday at the

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Manny Montreal On Canelo vs Golovkin

September 18, 2017December 20, 2020 Manny Montreal 1 Comment Boxing, Canelo Alvarez, Canelo vs Golovkin, Gennady Golovkin, GGG vs Canelo, Golovkin vs Canelo, HBO, Lee Wylie, Manny Montreal, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, Teddy Atlas

Golovkin vs Canelo. The hangover. What a beautiful fight! But the judges and politics and corruption had to screw up

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Teddy Atlas: Boxing Is About Second Chances

August 5, 2016March 28, 2018 Thad Moore 0 Comments Andre Ward, Cus D'Amato, Joe Louis, Keith Thurman, Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Sergey Kovalev, Shawn Porter, Teddy Atlas

Boxing is Teddy Atlas’ life. As a youngster he fought amateur bouts and was a Golden Gloves champion. Chronic back

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Grand Prix Gala: Beterbiev Is Back

June 5, 2016March 28, 2018 Michael Carbert 0 Comments Artur Beterbiev, Bell Centre, ESPN, gerald washington, GYM, Jamontay Clark, Montreal, Muhammad Ali, Oscar Rivas, Premier Boxing Champions, Teddy Atlas, Yvon Michel

They called it “The Grand Prix Gala” as it was Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal, and a gala it was,

Fight Reports

Pacquiao Impressive In Farewell Fight

April 10, 2016July 29, 2019 Sean Crose 1 Comment Desert Storm, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, HBO, Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, Teddy Atlas, tim bradley, Timothy Bradley

It was supposed to be a legend’s last fight. It was insanely and stupidly politicized. And it was a bout

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PacBradley III: The Fight City Picks

April 8, 2016April 8, 2016 Michael Carbert 0 Comments Bob Arum, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, pacquiao vs bradley, Teddy Atlas, Timothy Bradley

We’re mere hours away from what just might be the final fight of Manny Pacquiao’s amazing career. While few were

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A Question Of Character

April 6, 2016April 9, 2016 Henry Valerio 1 Comment Brandon Rios, Cus D'Amato, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Pacquiao vs Bradley 3, Teddy Atlas, Timothy Bradley

“It’s the mark of a great fighter when he has character plus skill. Because a fighter with character and skill

Lee Wylie

Pacquiao vs Bradley: A Tactical Overview

March 29, 2016December 6, 2018 Lee Wylie 1 Comment Antonio Margarito, Brandon Rios, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, Teddy Atlas, Timothy Bradley

While it’s fair to say that the boxing world is not exactly on fire regarding next Saturday’s rubber match between

Fight Reports

Fight Report: Bradley vs Rios

November 8, 2015July 29, 2019 Robert Portis 0 Comments Bob Arum, Brandon Rios, Manny Pacquiao, Mike Alvarado, Teddy Atlas, Timothy Bradley, Top Rank

The Event A showdown between two fan-friendly fighters, on paper Bradley vs Rios figured to be a lively and entertaining

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Going All-In: Bradley vs Rios

November 7, 2015November 18, 2015 Rafael García 0 Comments Brandon Rios, Joel Diaz, Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, Teddy Atlas, Timothy Bradley, Top Rank, welterweights

Timothy Bradley and Brandon Rios are, by almost any measure, highly successful pugilists. They know seven-figure paydays and what it

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TBRB: The Leather Anniversary

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 TBRB 0 Comments Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, TBRB, Teddy Atlas, Transnational Boxing Rankings Board

Sunday, October 11 marked the third anniversary of the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. Traditionally speaking, it’s the leather anniversary. We’d

Fight Reports

Fight Report: Thurman vs Collazo

July 12, 2015July 29, 2019 Eliott McCormick 2 Comments Al Haymon, Floyd Mayweather, Gary Russell Jr., Keith Thurman, Luis Collazo, Marcos Maidana, Teddy Atlas, Zab Judah

Keith Thurman defended his WBA welterweight title in his home city of Tampa, Florida, last night, retiring Brooklyn’s Luis Collazo

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July 13, 2001: Ward vs Augustus

July 13, 2021August 21, 2021 Alden Chodash 0

Prior to Micky Ward vs Emanuel Augustus, Fight of the Year laurels were typically reserved for higher profile battles than

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Dec. 7, 1970: Ali vs Bonavena

December 7, 2020December 10, 2020 Robert Portis 1

You can take issue with his politics, label him a braggart and a loudmouth, make an inventory of all the

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Jan. 4, 1940: Armstrong vs Ghnouly

January 4, 2021August 21, 2021 Michael Carbert 0

As Marvin Gaye sang back in the day, “Ain’t nothin’ like the real thing, baby,” and these days how boxing

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Fight City Legends: The Georgia Deacon

August 5, 2021August 8, 2021 Robert Portis 0

He was only thirty-two when he left this world but if, as the old saw goes, only the good die