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P4P Champ Miguel Torres KOs Manny Tapia [Thursday Dec 4, 2008]
P4P Champ Miguel Torres KOs Manny Tapia
It's Pronounced "FROTCH" [Thursday Dec 4, 2008]
FROCH: "On December 6 you’re going to have two undefeated fighters, in their prime, fighting for the world title.”
Top Level Boxing, MMA In Costa Rica [Thursday Dec 4, 2008]
MMA AND BOXING, SAME CARD! Ferrid Kheder (7-4) takes on Alejando Solano (6-3) in a welterweight mixed martial arts bout.
Roach Says Khan's Jab Is Better Than Oscar's [Wednesday Dec 3, 2008]
Khan Fights Saturday, Against Irish Tough Fagan
Irish Pound For Pound Top 5 [Wednesday Dec 3, 2008]
TSS's First Irish Pound For Pound List
Vic Trash Talks, Walks The Walk [Wednesday Dec 3, 2008]
“I can’t get enough of Mexican fighters,“ said Darchinyan.“They bounce real good off the canvas when I hit them.
TSS Prospect Watch: Luis Carlos Abregu [Wednesday Dec 3, 2008]
Watch Abregu On Showtime Friday
Contender, Like Faded Vet, Hopes For Comeback [Wednesday Dec 3, 2008]
Versus Is The New Home For The Show, And Cruiserweights Are On Display--Are You Watching, TSS Universe?
Ron Borges Vegas Diary-Part 1 [Wednesday Dec 3, 2008]
IN THE DIARY: Oscar Pushes Product, Arum Lobbies Ironically, Dundee Speaks Wisdom, Jim Watt Says Oscar's Too Big
Hvywt Saleem Is 38-0..But, Can He Fight? [Tuesday Dec 2, 2008]
PELTZ: “I asked Butch what he was doing, sticking with Saleem. He told me he invested so much he might as well invest a little more.”
Mexican War: Miguel Torres-Manny Tapia [Tuesday Dec 2, 2008]
Mexican War: Miguel Torres-Manny Tapia. Torre is considered one of best pound for pound. Tapia wants to KO him.
Buying Saturday's PPV Or Giving It A Pass? [Monday Dec 1, 2008]
We get accused of being terminal naysayers sometimes, but I applaud Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer’s effort.
Silva-Jones: First Boxing/MMA Superfight? [Monday Dec 1, 2008]
CORPAS: You could argue that calling out the 2008 version of Jones is like Wladimir challenging the present day Ken Shamrock.
Paul Williams and Chris Arreola Score KOs [Sunday Nov 30, 2008]
Paul Williams and Chris Arreola Score tandem KOs in first major fight card in Ontario, California.
Is Boxing Just A Barbaric Business? [Sunday Nov 30, 2008]
Estrada’s thumping of Bryant on Saturday could look very barbaric. He did, after all, pound another man to a pulp for money.
All Set In The Heart Department [Sunday Nov 30, 2008]
Arreola feels under more pressure when training in Big Bear as the lack of diversions focuses his mind on fighting and nothing else.
Antonio Diaz Wins Tight Struggle [Saturday Nov 29, 2008]
Antonio Diaz Wins Tight Struggle
Paul Williams Hammers Verno Phillips [Saturday Nov 29, 2008]
TSS Universe, Who Do You Want To See Long Tall Paul Fight Next?
Chasing Titles: Chris Arreola & Travis Walker [Friday Nov 28, 2008]
Chasing A Heavyweight Title: Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola & Travis "Freight Train" Walker on a collision course on Saturday.
Avoided Warriors Williams & Verno Phillips [Wednesday Nov 26, 2008]
Avoided Warriors Paul Williams & Verno Phillips meet on Saturday Nov. 29, at new Citizens Business Bank Arena in Southern California. It's an early fight card and tickets are still available for the first prizefight in the new arena.
Darchinyan Vs. Arce Is On [Wednesday Nov 26, 2008]
Who Is The Favorite Going In, TSS Universe?
R.I.P., Toby Gibson [Wednesday Nov 26, 2008]
AN INSIDER SAYS: “I 100% believe that there was nothing boxing-related that contributed to the deaths of Halpern and Toby Gibson."
It's Like Tofurky On Thanksgiving [Wednesday Nov 26, 2008]
WBC 147 Pound Champ Andre Berto To Fight Luis Colazzo On January 17
Happy Thanksgiving, TSS Universe [Wednesday Nov 26, 2008]
Thanks For Reading, TSS Universe!
Team Pacquiao Gets Down And Dirty! [Tuesday Nov 25, 2008]
“Oscar -- Looking forward to serving you your just desserts on December 6. Happy Thanksgiving. From, Team Pacquiao.”
Angulo Takes On Big Test--Mayorga [Tuesday Nov 25, 2008]
Shaw: “I don’t know what possessed Mayorga to accept this fight. Maybe they should be checking the contents of his cigarettes!”
Hatton Should Get Another Go At Floyd [Monday Nov 24, 2008]
There are now two Hattons – the Hatton who lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in December of last year, and the improved Hatton of now.
MANFREDO: "THIS DAY ALWAYS COMES" [Monday Nov 24, 2008]
FREDO: “My father raised me to be a prize fighter. Nothing else. So now I’m at a crossroads. Boxing is all I’ve ever known."
MANNY: "I Think I Can Handle His Power" [Monday Nov 24, 2008]
MANNY JABBED OSCAR: “I never blame my trainer if I lose, I blame myself."
TSS Where Are They Now: George Chuvalo [Monday Nov 24, 2008]
CHUVALO: "I always say I won that fight because Ali went to the hospital with bleeding kidneys and I went dancing with my wife."
The Last Word On: Hatton/Malignaggi [Monday Nov 24, 2008]
BORGES: This was the best Hatton anyone had seen since he stopped Kostya Tszyu in 2005
Jhonny Gonzalez KOs Colombia’s Reynaldo Lopez [Saturday Nov 22, 2008]
Jhonny Gonzalez KOs Colombia’s Reynaldo Lopez
Rocky III Come To Life-Arreola & Wills [Saturday Nov 22, 2008]
Rocky III Come To Life-Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola & Damian "Bolo" Wills
Fatton, Schmatton: Hatton Blows Out Paulie [Saturday Nov 22, 2008]
Hatton Was Strong, And Sharp, And Smart, And Too Much For Paulie, Who Was Game But Outclassed
John Molina Stops Tijuana’s Lizarraga On Cuts [Friday Nov 21, 2008]
John Molina Stops Tijuana’s Lizarraga On Cuts
TSS Prediction Page: Hatton/Malignaggi [Friday Nov 21, 2008]
PREDICTION TIME, TSS UNIVERSE!
Caballero Blows Out Molitor [Friday Nov 21, 2008]
TSS UNIVERSE, Play Matchmaker! Who Should Cab Target Next?
PAULIE: "Ricky's Best Wins Are Vs. Dinosaurs" [Thursday Nov 20, 2008]
MOUTHY MALIGNAGGI: "I don’t think Hatton has slipped. I don’t think he was ever that good to begin with.”
Shane Mosley Vs. Andre Berto Is On [Thursday Nov 20, 2008]
BERTO: "People had been talking about Shane against Floyd Mayweather. This is the next best thing.”
Hard Cruise Through Heavy Waters [Thursday Nov 20, 2008]
HAYE: "Beat the Klitschko brothers next year, that’s my plan. know Vitali’s a giant. I think I can slay the giant.”
Manny Pacquiao: A Class Of His Own [Wednesday Nov 19, 2008]
Manny Pacquiao: A Class Of His Own
Caballero: "Fans Can't Fight For You" [Wednesday Nov 19, 2008]
CABALLERO: “It doesn‘t really affect me going to Canada. We could fight anywhere and it wouldn’t make a difference. Fighters fight."
Can't Beat Paulie, The Brit Will Quit [Wednesday Nov 19, 2008]
“I do have this boxing ability nobody seems to see,’’ Hatton (44-1, 31 KO) insisted. “Floyd has brought it to the fore.
OSCAR: No KO Would Be "Disaster" [Tuesday Nov 18, 2008]
OSCAR: "Now that I’m used to it I feel very strong and fast. I’m thinking about going to 140 for my next fight. The weight has been easy.’’
Arreola Foe Travis Walker Promises Win [Tuesday Nov 18, 2008]
WALKER: He can’t take my punch, it’s too powerful for him. He has never been in the ring with a real puncher or heavyweight.
Lesnar, MMA's Real-Life Punisher, KOs Couture [Sunday Nov 16, 2008]
Couture Grinned As He Came To The Ring, and Before The Bell Rang; He Didn't Smile After Lesnar Dropped The Hammer Down
It's Time To Hang Up The Gloves, Roy [Sunday Nov 16, 2008]
HORGAN: It’s time for Jones to hang up the gloves. But he can retire knowing that he was one of the best to ever put them on.
Librado Andrade, The Zen Warrior [Sunday Nov 16, 2008]
ANDRADE: “If I fight him again I know I would win. I feel like I have his number now.”
No Matter How You Slice It [Sunday Nov 16, 2008]
SHAW: “In today’s era of heavies, do I believe KImbo would have a shot at some version of a heavyweight championship? Absolutely."
Dimitrenko Deflates Krasniqi [Saturday Nov 15, 2008]
KRASNIQI: "I wanted to get up but it wasn't possible. That's the heaviest punch I've ever taken. I never felt pain like that."
Taylor Handles Lacy With Ease; Calzaghe Next? [Saturday Nov 15, 2008]
Taylor Did Hit The Deck, But That Was A Fluke--Who Should He Target Next, TSSers?
NACHO: "Nothing For Me To Teach Oscar" [Friday Nov 14, 2008]
BERISTAIN: “Oscar is a complete fighter already. My job is to just maybe correct some little details that Oscar needs to work on."
Mexican Heavyweight Chris “Nightmare” Arreola [Friday Nov 14, 2008]
Mexican Heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola will he be the first Mexican world champion?
Will Hobbled Economy Hurt UFC Numbers? [Friday Nov 14, 2008]
RO-KEE: For such a highly-publicized matchup, ticket sales for the UFC 91 event have failed to live up to initial expectations.
Rusty Krasniqi To Test Dimitrenko [Friday Nov 14, 2008]
WOOLY: The 6'7 Dimitrenko is reportedly a huge puncher, and local observers say his potential is more than hype.
This Would've Been Huge...In 2006 [Thursday Nov 13, 2008]
WOOLY LEANS TO LACY: Both men have two-handed class. All logical signs point to Taylor, but something says Lacy will surprise us.
Is Oscar Too Thin? He Weighs 145 [Thursday Nov 13, 2008]
OSCAR: "I think Roach is one of the top trainers in the business. He just seems to be a little confused with his comments."
Glen Johnson Wants Calzaghe [Thursday Nov 13, 2008]
TTSers, Is Johnson A Good Fight For Calzaghe?
Contender Clash: Bika TKOs Manfredo [Thursday Nov 13, 2008]
It May Be Last Call For Fredo; Bika Is In Line For A Title Crack In A Weak Division
James Toney & Tony Thompson Ready For Dec. 13 [Wednesday Nov 12, 2008]
James Toney & Tony Thompson Ready For IBA title fight on Dec. 13
Holyfield Is Fighting For His Xanadu [Wednesday Nov 12, 2008]
A decade ago, Holyfield would've taken a step-ladder into the ring and chopped down Valuev as if the behemoth were a rotting tree.
The Sad Case of the Plausible Loser [Wednesday Nov 12, 2008]
WOODS: Sad to say, Evander Holyfield has emerged as a Plausible Loser in recent years.
Coach Roach Says He Knows ODLH's Weakness [Wednesday Nov 12, 2008]
ROACH: “Oscar’s not the fastest learner in the world."
Whatever, Lampley: Salita Happy With Outing [Tuesday Nov 11, 2008]
SALITA: “I really want to get back in there shortly, and I want Kotelnik."
Heart Was Willing, Body Not Able [Monday Nov 10, 2008]
LANE: Jones’ journey from the 19-year-old phenom robbed in Seoul is done. On a night worlds collided, he reached another crossroads.
Some Fantasies Come Without Sweat [Sunday Nov 9, 2008]
ANY TAKERS FOR BOXING PUBLICIST FANTASY CAMP? Fred Sternburg, Ed Keenan, Norman Horton and Kelly Swanson are faculty
Next, Hopefully, For Jones: RETIREMENT [Sunday Nov 9, 2008]
BORGES: Midway through his fight with Joe Calzaghe last night, Roy Jones, Jr. became Roy Jones, Sr.
Abraham Re-Retires Marquez [Sunday Nov 9, 2008]
Abraham Is The Most Popular Fighter In Germany; Can He Conquer US?
TSS Where Are They Now: Harold Brazier [Sunday Nov 9, 2008]
BRAZIER: I was just an opponent for a lot of guys. When I fought Honeyghan I didn't know who he was, I was just an opponent for him.
29th World Boxing Hall Of Fame Inductions [Saturday Nov 8, 2008]
29th World Boxing Hall Of Fame Inductions
P4P No. 1? Joe Calzaghe Schools Roy Jones [Saturday Nov 8, 2008]
Calzaghe Turns In Another Masterpiece! Has Joe Overtaken Manny As P4P No. 1? Or Was Roy Too Far Gone?
Was Golota's "Quit" Legit? [Friday Nov 7, 2008]
This situation happening to a fighter without Golota’s rich history of tragicomedic jackpots wouldn’t raise an eyebrow. But this is Golota…
Can Roy Jones Jr. Still Fly Against Calzaghe? [Thursday Nov 6, 2008]
Can Roy Jones Jr. Still Fly Against Joe Calzaghe?
People's Republic Welcomes Barrera, Golota [Thursday Nov 6, 2008]
UPDATE: Barrera, McCline, Alexander Wins, Golota Loses In China Bouts!
The Pressure Is On Calzaghe [Thursday Nov 6, 2008]
PREDICTION PAGE IS HERE: TSS UNIVERSE, WEIGH IN! JONES OR CALZAGHE? Both Men Weigh In At 174 1/2...
Boxing's Mantle--What Is Roy Jones' Legacy? [Wednesday Nov 5, 2008]
Befuddled foes discovered that fighting the brash kid from Florida was like trying to put moonbeams in a bottle, only more painful.
HARD To Believe: The ROCK Gets Another Chance [Wednesday Nov 5, 2008]
Give A Shout Out If You Think The Rock Can Pull Off Another Improbable Title Win
Is Calzaghe/Jones Winner Top P4Pound? [Wednesday Nov 5, 2008]
WOODS: Can an Obama-rama immersion by Jones counter a hard rain of Calzaghe leather that will be dropping on his head at MSG?