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RESURRECTING THE CHAMP  

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The upcoming May 5 boxing match between De La Hoya and Mayweather's likely to set new pay-per-view records. Will you be watching?

The highly anticipated fight between the two has become the highest grossing pay-per-view (PPV) event of all time. Nearly 2.5 million purchased the event for $54.95. This means that the fight generated revenue of around $120 million

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is going to be a part of the WWE. He will challenge "The Big Show" a 7 foot tall, 450 lb pound wrestler in Wrestlemania 24. Floyd Mayweather is 5'8" and fights at 147 pounds. He will earn, get this, $20 million for his appearance!

De La Hoya-Mayweather generated a record $150 million dollars. That's almost as much as the initial take of Spiderman III.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has quickly become the megastar poster child for boxing, generating more than $200 million for his fights in 2007. His pending move to mixed martial arts could be hard on him and his sport.

He's captured gold at super-featherweight (130lb), lightweight (135lb), junior-welterweight (140lb) and welterweight (147lb). Mayweather continues to display spectacular performances without a problem..

With an agreement signed for November 4th, 2006, the world is curious, Can Carlos Baldomir upset Floyd Mayweather Jr?

Dancing With The Stars has returned with its usual cast of celebrities and athletes. One thing is different though, one of those athletes is an active professional boxer who is simultaneously training for a huge fight in December. Read about him here.

Hello boxing fans, welcome to this month's version of Boxing is Boxing in September 2006. Although September seems to be a rather mediocre month for prizefighting, expect to finally seek some answers to some of the questions plaguing the boxing planet.

Some feel that the boxing genre is slowly dying, and that's true in a multitude of ways.

Just when all boxing fans thought that the nail had finally reached the coffin, like a great former champion pulling himself off the canvas for one last round, boxing has proven it has a few hard punches left.

Boxing is a dying sport in our country. It is in desperate need of order, regulation, consistency and exposure. The best way to accomplish all of this, while also improving the safety of the fighter, is through the creation of a national commission.

An essay going into depth on the issues currently plaguing the sport of boxing.

A look at the only world boxing organization headquartered in the United States, the IBF, and its takeover by the US government.

When JC Chavez embarked on his professional boxing career in 1980, he started on a path that made him an enduring legend in the hearts of Mexicans, as the greatest champion in that country's pugnacious history.

Soon enough, we'll be sure to find out who the man is at 147lbs.

HBO is good at hyping up undeserving Boxers.

After bypassing yet another year in the sport of boxing, we prepare for what is anticipated as one of boxing's hottest years to date.

De La Hoya - Mayweather will probably be one of the highest grossing boxing events in the history of the sport

Oscar De La Hoya is pondering a return match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Is there anything Oscar can show Floyd in this fight that the young superstar hasn't yet scene?

In the first boxing "superfight" in almost a decade, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a 12 round split decision Saturday night in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand.

As the owner and founder of Golden Boy Promotions, De La Hoya has made a successful transition from boxer to promoter. Founded in 2001, he has been able to stake his claim in a business field that has not been kind to strangers.

Unification of World Welterweight title battle of young and capable vs aging in denial.

As expected, Floyd "Pretty Boy Floyd" Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya on December 5 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It's not easy these days being a Floyd Mayweather. With 39 victories, 25KO's and not a single defeat - or even close. Floyd Mayweather Jr is an class all of his own.

Boxing's current pound-4-pound superstar, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is eyeing possible retirement after one last fight.

After Rickey Hatton man-handled Jose Luis Castillo on June 23rd, the boxing world immediately turned it's attention to a potential Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight.

Why Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s claims of being the greatest of all time are completely premature.

If Floyd Mayweather, Jr. wants to go wrestle the Big Show, shut your mouth and let him!

The way Hatton will beat "Pretty Boy" Floyd in Saturday's welterweight championship.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. did the impossible; he defeated two men in the same arena in one night! Carlos Baldomir was traced inside of 12 rounds and Larry Merchant took a verbal KO.

What outcome can we expect to see as Ricky Hatton (43-0 31KOs) challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr (38-0 24KOs) for the WBC 147lb welterweight title?

People of my generation are choosing MMA over boxing, let me tell you why.

Floyd Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing on June 6th. Don't believe the hype.

Recently I've heard many boxing experts speak out about the MMA only to find out they have no clue what they are talking about. Stick to the boxing guys.

On November 10th at Madison Square Garden in New York City, "Sugar" Shane Mosley (44-4 36KOs) will challenge Miguel Cotto (30-0 25KOs) for the WBA version of the welterweight title.

A remarkable showman with breath-taking talent, stealth, lighting speed, one-punch knockout power and cat-like reflexes are the best way to describe Jones Jr one of THE best pound-for-pound fighters to walk the face of the earth.

For those of you who missed the explosive rematch between Sugar Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas on July 15th 2006, trust when I say; Sugar Shane Mosley is once again sweet.

Shane Mosley is the man as of right now!

The 2008 Beijing Olympics are just about here, and what better way to celebrate than taking a look at the 5 most famous US Olympic Team boxers from past summer Olympics.

San Antonio native Jesse James Leija fought everybody worth fighting in the featherweight and lightweight divisions in the 1990s.

Russian-Australian Kostya Tszyu was a powerful boxer who reigned as the undisputed world 140lbs champion from 2001-2005. Now retired from the ring, he lives in Australia, enjoying wide popularity there and is pursuing a new career in entertainment.

A commentary regarding Sports Illustrated's release of America's highest paid athletes. The article includes commentary on some of the choices as well as mentioning various suprises found on the list.

Cotto has shown he can give it and he can take it. After his impressive victories over former world champions Sugar Shane Mosley and Zab Judah in 2007, Miguel Cotto has launched himself into super stardom.

Peter Manfredo, Jr. took time out of his training day to speak with me about his upcoming fight with Jeff Lacy.

January's top ten fighters.

It was pouring rain in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on the morning of July 24 for the John McCain Town Hall Meeting. The location was perfect for McCain's first Pennsylvania post-primary campaign visit.

This is an early album review for 50 Cent's upcoming album "C.U.R.T.I.S."

A brief article on the Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world.

50 Cent has now vowed to retire his solo music career if Kanye West sells more records than him on September 11th. Both artists drop Curtis and Graduation respectfully.

A preview of the nominees and their accomplishments as well as my prediction for each sports award category at the 2008 ESPYS presented by ESPN.

Why would Bernard Hopkins bother returning to the ring when he's got so much going on?

A superstar in the making, Danny Jacobs, in just 11 rounds, has won 7 fights all by knockout.

Welcome to the August edition of �Boxing is Boxing.' The month of August will produce explosive boxing matchups that fight fans should consider checking out; Hasim Rahman, Vernon Forrest, Ike Quartey, Oleg Maskaev, Andre Ward and many more.

Mike a journalist with a prominent media company wrote and article trashing the sport of Mixed Martial Arts: Here are some excerpts from his article as well as the comments I sent back to him; To date, I've yet to hear a response.

Have you ever wondered what would be outcome between a professional boxer versus a professional ultimate fighter skilled in the many arts of combat? It doesn't take much brain to know what the outcome would be but that doesn't stop anyone from making a debate out of it.

Based on a true story, Resurrecting the Champ is about a sportswriter who recounts a 1950s boxer's descent into poverty and homelessness. Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett star.

Samuel L. Jackson plays a homeless man who claims to be a famous boxer from the golden age of the sport.

Many people that just start out boxing are told by trainers not to lift weights. They say the only exercises that should be done for strength are bodyweight exercises. But weightlifting can help you in the ring of you do it right.

The Contender is the boxing world's answer to reality TV programming. This season, 16 fighters will box, battle and crawl their way in hopes of achieving their dreams and improving their lives. They fight for their family, for their goals and for themselves.

A look at how professional boxing is scored, and why this continues to yield gift decisions, robberies, and outright stinkers.

September was a great month for fight fans. UFC, Pride, & boxing televised fights demonstrating skill & the kind of brutal contact fans adore. Each card featured referee stoppages. In this article, the author asks: When should a fight be stopped?

Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and Sugar Shane Mosley. A brief look at boxing's finest in the category of pugilistic prestige and poise.

Finally after a somewhat boring month of Boxing in October, November kicks off with some mystery and excitement for fight fans…

Some of boxing's hottest & classic fighters from yesterday and today gruel it out in epic classic fantasy boxing. Find out who wins between Ali-Tyson, Mayweather-Leonard, Hagler-Hopkins, Duran-Mosley and Dempsey-Frazier.

We've been on a roll thus far this year with boxing! We've seen some of boxing's top competition square of against each other and lay it out on the line. Boxing in July of 2006 leaves us just a little warm in the wake of a hot ending month of June..

If you could think backwards with me for just twenty or thirty boxing years. We'll take a trip into a supreme version of heavyweight boxing. For today, in this still fairly new millennium era, heavyweight prize fighting isn't what it used to be.

Gatti, boxing's very own blood and guts. Boxing's most courageous, and boxing's most beloved figure may be on the verge of retirement. Throughout all the excitement and passion he's given this sport, the Thunder he's given us will never be forgotten.

A profile of the WBC, both boxing's leading and most controversial "alphabet soup" world sanctioning body.

Boxing no longer attracts the top athletic talent of the country. So which of today's sports stars would have had what it takes to compete in the squared circle as a professional boxer?

After bypassing yet another month of boxing, we return in our tenth month of 2006 with hopefully much more excitement in the sport of boxing.

This article discusses the recent controversy about a photo with Daisy De La Hoya

Photos of Daisy de la Hoya, niece of boxer Oscar and a contestant on VH1's Rock of Love, are causing a stir. They show nudity, a whiskey bottle and what could be construed as cocaine.

Daisy de la Hoya has recently posted some semi-nude photos of herself on her My Space page.

Boxing films make an impacting punch because they often reach deeper meanings than the surface of the sport. In most cases, boxing films revolve more around an inner struggle. Resurrecting the Champ fits in with this paradigm.

A brief movie review for Resurrecting The Champ

Tells the tale of a boxer gone homeless and the reporter telling the story to the world.

Regarded by many as the number one pound-4-pound fighter of the sport, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather Jr. rules with his superb boxing ability and million dollar smile. At (36-0 24KOs) is there anybody at all who can knock him off his throne?

Boxing pundits have taken to questioning Oscar de la Hoya's legacy by repeatedly stating "he never faced a great champion in his prime?" What does that mean? Find out by taking a look at Felix Trinidad's career.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face Paul "The Big Show" Wight in the main event of WWE Wrestlemania 24 in Orlando, Fla.

A film that tries to inspire its audience, but falls short.

Floyd Mayweather Jr., is the best pound for pound boxer in the world, and has another five to seven years to completely dominate the sport of boxing. His skill level represents the best in the sweet science.

Anything can happen in the sport of boxing. Mayweather - Baldomir has the potential to be an extraordinary pay per view event. Carlos Baldomir has provided incentives that he may be able to test Floyd if he doesn't come correct!

An overview of the great Aquarius Man and 10 Celebrity Profiles.

Will Clinton's move to avoid questions in the final days leading up to the Iowa caucus help her or hurt her campaign

The middleweights are currently boxing's most exciting division. Here is a look at the champions and contenders who are making the sport's glamor division shine again.

It's been quite a while since we last heard anything from the St.Petersburg, Florida native - originally from Washington, D.C. Hopefully sometime soon, we can see him back in action.

The heavily anticipated welterweight title showdown between Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto ended with Margarito clobbering Cotto in the 11'th, sending Cotto to his first defeat.

4 GR8 NYC NEWSPAPERS COMPARED. All the news that's fit to print and some that's not...

Ten surefire ways to irritate, annoy, tick off, or otherwise frustrate your date.

Chico's Tacos is the wonderment and envy of all entrepreneurial small restaurant owners. This 50-year old local treasure has loyal fans all over the world. Eat at Chico's Tacos in El Paso, Texas, and PLEASE - bring me some!

So some folks think that Angelina Jolie collects adoptive children as if they were handbags? God bless her, someone has to do it - as long as Travis Henry is around.

I'll come right out and admit it. Compiling this list of the 10 greatest Hispanic athletes of all-time has been the toughest top ten lists I have ever had to write.

Felix Sturm vs. Javier Castillejo III, the pending WBA Middlweight championship fight, is a bout laden with its own dramatic history between two solid fighters, and has been overshadowed by other big fights in the division.

A look at those who think left is actually right. The benefits and disadvantages of being a leftie. Famous leftie folks. Common peoples' leftie problems. And why lefties laugh more easily....