Ralph Rimpell’s “Pound for Pound” Best Fighters in Boxing IV

By Ralph Rimpell, IronBoxing.com

It has been 14 months and for another boxing website when last I wrote my view of who I felt were the 10 best fighters in the world of boxing at the time. Mayweather was still retired, the Margarito-Cotto match was almost a reality, and De La Hoya was still a welterweight contender. Quite a few things have happened since then. Before I begin, I would like first thank Ironboxing’s Webmaster, Norman Lucas, and Editor, John Martinez, for giving me a forum for where I can express my pure unadulterated views as a boxing writer/reporter. For those that are not familiar with my articles, you will find that I may at times be controversial, but I back up my claims with proof. Shall we begin? The ten best fighter’s “Pound for Pound” (P4P) are: READ MORE

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Manny Pacquiao throws a punch at Oscar de la Hoya (file)

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Jimmy Lennon Jr Interview: On Mayweather, Pacquiao vs Cotto, Tyson, Holyfield and so Much More!

By David Tyler, Doghouse Boxing

Jimmy Lennon Jr. is the regular Showtime Boxing Ring Announcer. Both he and his late Father, Jimmy Lennon Sr., are members of Boxing’s Hall of Fame. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Showtime!

David Tyler – Jimmy, I was a big fan of your Father’s work with boxing here in Los Angeles where he was the main announcer for boxing and wrestling events at the Olympic Auditorium. Is that why and how you got started in the business? READ MORE

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Jimmy Lennon Jr.

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Exclusive Interview: Max Kellerman

By Michael Gonzalez, BoxingTalk.com

Q. Was Shane Mosley's appearance in your post-fight interview with Floyd Mayweather Jr. this past Saturday premeditated? READ MORE

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Max Kellerman

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Manny can’t KO Cotto?

By Edi Aznar, SunStar.com.ph

FREDDIE Roach is expecting the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight on Nov. 14 to go the distance.

“We’re going in there looking for 12 hard rounds. You can’t look for the knockout with this guy because he’s very resilient,” said Roach in a report posted at GMANews.tv. READ MORE

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Freddie Roach

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Manny Pacquiao will beat Floyd Mayweather on speed says Amir Khan

By Gareth Davies, Telegraph.co.uk

Amir Khan returns to Los Angeles in October where he has been training under Freddie Roach, sparring with Manny Pacquiao, and improving his all-round game. Revealing on Monday that there are definite talks ongoing for him to defend the WBA 140lb gong against Dmitry Salita in December, sometime, somewhere…Khan also spoke out in favour of his gym mate Pacquiao. READ MORE

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Amir Khan

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