Your favorite boxing writer’s favorite boxers (Part 4)

By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com

Want to know who are the favorite ‘all-time’ boxer and favorite active boxer of your favorite boxing writer? If you do, check this out:

Yero Moody

“My favorite active boxer is Floyd Mayweather.”

“My favorite of all time (is) Mike Tyson.”

Mike Tyson

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Yero Moody is a contributing writer for EastSideBoxing.com.
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Leon Cowan

“Right now my favorite fighter is Paul Williams. (You’ve) got to love a guy how can battle in three different weight classes and just keep getting strong as he moves up.”

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Leon Cowan writes for BoxingTalk.com
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Ken Hissner

“(My favorite is) still Kelly Pavlik even after defeat by Hopkins. Hopkins could learn something from Pavlik called ‘humility’.”

“All-time was Carlos Ortiz, 135 and 140 world champ who I had the pleasure of interviewing within the last year. “

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Ken Hissner is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com
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Vikram Birring

“My favorite active boxer is Manny Pacquiao because of the way he fights. He brings spirit out of the crowd. He fights with such intensity and ferocity that you really get into the fight.”

“(My) favorite boxer of all time (is) Manny Pacquiao for the reasons listed above. He is the reason I got into boxing.”

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Vikram Birring is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com
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Daniel Poland

“My favorite active boxer is none other than Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather always brings drama to his fights because so many people want to see him lose and even though people see him as a boring defensive fighter, I see a master at work, laying traps for his opponents, taking his opponent out of their game plan, completely outsmarting them. He really is a joy to watch. His destruction of Marquez was special viewing. Who in their right mind honestly believed they would ever see Marquez dominated in such fashion? I didn’t. My only knock on Mayweather is he needs to let his hands go more. When he puts his punches together it is scary (just watch the Mayweather-Gatti fight). That is Mayweather at his best and if he would put combinations together like that every time he stepped in the ring, he would have a bigger fan base. Anyway, Mayweather is the best out there and my favorite.”

“I would like to say Mayweather is my favorite fighter of all time. But I won’t to try to bring some of my boxing knowledge to the table. So am going to go back to the early 1900's and tell you about one fighter who I’ve read so much about and have managed to watch clips on him. A fighter who's story completely amazes me. That is 'The Boston Tar Baby' Sam Langford. Lanford had a record of 181 wins (128 KO's) 34 losses and 38 draws. A man who was never allowed to fight for a world title because of the color of his skin and for the fact that nobody wanted to fight him because he was so dangerous. You only have to look at his record to see how dangerous a puncher he was. He fought the very best from Lightweight to Heavyweight, the likes of fellow greats Joe Gans, Barbados Joe Walcott, Joe Jeanette, Sam McVea, Stanley Ketchel and even challenged 'The Great Jack Johnson'. If he was ever allowed to fight for a world title, he would won one in every division he embarked in. If you looked up in the dictionary the meaning of pound for pound you would see a picture of Sam Langford. I remember watching an interview with great historian Bert Sugar when he was talking about Langford saying that he was better at picking the rounds he would finish his opponents than Muhammad Ali. He could basically finish an opponent when he wanted to. He even challenged Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight title when he was blind in one eye. But Dempsey refused the challenge knowing the kind of threat Langford presented. A true great (boxer) and it’s a shame nobody has really ever heard of him.”

Sam Langford

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Daniel Poland is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com.
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Michel Joseph

“(My) favorite active boxers (are) Manny (Pacquiao) and Wladimir Klitschko. Manny is all action, all the time, and he's so much fun to watch, never in a bad fight. Klitschko is much different; he's hardly ever in a good fight because there isn't anybody around who can match him or his brother. But I appreciate his craftsmanship for a big man. He's extremely agile and light on his feet, quicker than people realize. (He’s) one of the hardest punchers in the division's history along with his brother, and watching him effortlessly dispatch fighter after fighter with minimal effort - even if those fighters are nowhere near the skill level of heavyweights of past era - is very impressive. And like Manny, he's a good guy.”
“Favorite boxer of all time? Not sure if I have a single favorite (because I have) so many. It’s hard to narrow things down to one particular fighter.”

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Michel Joseph is a contributing writer for BoxingTalk.com
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Michael Amakor

“These questions are very tough and it would be a disservice to so many fighters but one of my favorite boxers (of all time) is Oscar De La Hoya. His skills are the stuff of legend, followed by Mike Tyson backed up by Evander Holyfield.”

“If I had to pick my favorite current fighter it would be Shane Mosley because win or lose he comes to fight. Other honorable mentions are the dominating Klitchko brothers, Vitali first.”

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Michael Amakor writes for FightKings.com
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Patrick Joseph Cassidy

“ (My) favorite active boxer would have to be Paul Williams.”

“ George Foreman would be my favorite of all time.”

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Patrick Joseph Cassidy writes for 411mania.com.
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Alden Codash

“Personally, my favorite fighter to watch today is Manny Pacquiao. He's a truly amazing fighter, showing improved skills in nearly every outing under the tutelage of Freddy Roach as well as an extremely fan-friendly approach which gives you your money's worth nearly every time he steps into the ring.”

“Probably one of my favorite fighters I love to watch was a prime James Toney, say around 160-168 pounds, when he used to be able to outbox you from a distance, stand in front of you and use his clever shoulder roll to make you miss and counter, and end your night hence the nickname "Lights Out" with one punch as he proved against very worth opponents such as "Prince" Charles Williams and Michael Nunn. It’s unfortunate that a continuing series of poor performances might end up defining part of his legacy as he simply refuses to retire as he fights at a weight exceeding 40 pounds over the middleweight Toney who used to make quality fighters look silly.”

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Alden Codash is a contributing writer for FightFan.com and EastSideBoxing.com.
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Rich Bergeron

“My favorite active boxer is Paul "The Punisher" Williams, who has been at welterweight but looks to be moving up to face Kelly Pavlik. Williams is incredibly disciplined, and his reach is absolutely stunning.”

“My favorite boxer of all time has to be Rocky Marciano. I designed the website www.rocky49wins.com and know his life story back and forth. He is the only heavyweight champion to ever retire undefeated.”

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Rich Bergeron writes for FightBeat.com.
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Marshall N. B.
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'Call Em Out Fridays': Jermain Taylor - Relevant, or an Arrested Development?

By Vivek Wallace, EastSideBoxing.com

In a little over a week from now, the sport of boxing will get another glimpse at a man who many feel has failed to live up to the hype once associated with his name. Not too long ago he was viewed as today's man of tomorrow, blending not only a patented bright smile and a deep south set of mannerisms, but also a strong set of talent designed specifically to halt all competitors, hence the name "Bad Intentions". In the beginning, to an extent, we all marveled the direction he appeared to be destined to reach. Gritty determination, fluidity of the jab, good accuracy, and adequate power in both hands were all present signs of a champion in the making, and for the first half of his well chronicled career we saw them all well on display. Despite the initial prognosis, recent times in the career of the young Jermain Taylor have shown us that things don't always go as planned, and as good as he is, he appears to have been no exception from this rather painful truth. Twenty-three straight victories over the likes of both cupcakes and conquerors never left room for questions until he met the reigning middleweight king, Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins was a man that left many with questions, yet none with answers. His uncanny ability to use an old-school set of defensive skills, paralleled with one of the sharpest minds in the game presented Taylor with major issues to confront just like everyone else in his past. But, despite the ebb and flow and rather hotly contested showdowns, in the end, it was Taylor who walked away from the ring with his arm raised, and his "W" column elevated..

The questions surrounding Taylor - born in the two-fight series against Hopkins - would only be the start, as many began to openly wonder exactly how great the rising star actually was. Similar to what Manny Pacquiao is now faced with himself, critics began to openly view Taylor as a man who could take a good punch and easily overcome a few other extremely great ring attributes from a growing list of 'oldies-but-goodies', but the looming question of "how he would fare against a fighter who was both solid and still in his prime" was more prominent than ever. Immediately following the Hopkins series, Taylor took on perhaps another one of the best fundamental defensive fighters of his era in Ronald 'Winky' Wright. Those questions mounting in the background would only intensify as Taylor failed yet again to seize the moment in a convincing manner, fighting to a draw with a man who was also well versed, but quite aged in comparison, as well. Lackluster consecutive appearances in two subsequent fights against men more youthful, but considerably smaller, (Spinks and Ouma), was to many the true breaking point, as it was in some ways official that Taylor was a fighter whose hype was nowhere near a parallel to his actual ability. Whether that was indeed true or not could be debated at the time, but his first true test against a young, still-in-prime fighter would remove all doubt, as the young Taylor fell and fell hard.....literally....after being KO'd at the hands of Kelly Pavlik. Since suffering that loss, Taylor has gone 1-2, and that initial gut feeling that he would be a perennial world class contender has never been the same.

With 32 fights under his belt and a set of critics who need more proof than politics, suddenly, Taylor has found himself with his back against the wall. Like anything else in life, he probably isn't as good as we once felt, but to the contrast, he surely isn't as bad either. His last lost at the hands of Carl Froch showed us exactly how delicate the Jermain Taylor conundrum really is. Leading on all score cards, Taylor found himself out of energy and technically, at the doorstep of being out of a career, losing in another stunning KO. What was lost in the last minute heroics of his opponent was the fact that Taylor had actually fought one of his best fundamental fights to date. To put it in lighter terms, an extra bowl of Wheaties or a few more sips of that red-bull in the locker room on fight night and chances are, this conversation quickly goes from Taylor having his back against the wall, to Taylor being one more big win away from reclaiming his initial position in the sport. So, no question, regardless of what the critics say, Taylor is still closer to contention than any of them would ever go on record to suggest. A victory over Arthur Abraham would certainly go a long way to repair that image, and to be truthful, it isn't the longshot many think it'll be. Kelly Pavlik packs arguably one of the biggest punches we've seen in the middleweight division in recent years, yet he has failed to truly hurt one opponent in two shots above that limit, as evidenced in his fights with both Taylor and Hopkins, where both times he walked away feeling that something in his performance was missing. That being said, Abraham now has to prove that he can do what Pavlik couldn't. We know that his stamina will be there, but facing a Jermain Taylor who knows his days could be numbered, and exchanging home-field advantage for a disadvantage by way of a few natural pounds could prove to be a tougher mountain to climb than his somewhat untested boots are equipped to handle. Entering this fight, there are many questions, like always.....But when it's over, I think it's safe to say the biggest one of them all will be answered. That question......Is Jermain Taylor still relevant, or simply an arrested development?

Tune in next week to find out.

(Vivek Wallace can be reached at vivexemail@yahoo.com, 954-292-7346, Youtube (VIVEK1251), Twitter (VIVEK747), Facebook and Myspace)

(Posted with permission from the author.)

Pacquiao-Mayweather Match Depends on Weight and Purse

By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal

Boxing fans from around the world are now talking about a Pacquiao-Mayweather match early next year. Mayweather has just won over Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico while Pacquiao has yet to dispose of Miguel Cotto in their November 14 match in Las Vegas. READ MORE

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Calling A Spade A Spade 10.09.09: Beyond the Bell

By Ryan Bates, 411mania.com

They look monstrous inside the ring; but outside the ring, boxers are among the first to provide help in times of need. READ MORE

'The Left-Hook Lounge': Vivek Wallace's Weekly Q&A Mailbag Featuring Mayweather Jr, Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr., Oscar, Pavlik, Calzaghe and More!

By Vivek Wallace, EastSideBoxing.com

This weeks 'Left-Hook Lounge' Q&A Mailbag is a riot!!! Plain and simple. So much happening in the world of boxing and the chosen fight fans who have featured questions asked to be served up straight with no chaser! On the slate this week is everything from Kelly Pavliks next opponent, to the highly debated issue of race in the sport, inflamed by the sports most outspoken figure, Floyd Mayweather Jr. With so much to cover, we taxi and takeoff....Our first question coming from a fight fan in my neck of the woods, Miami Lakes, Florida....

Samuel Blades (Miami Lakes, Fl): You published an article about the recent Mayweather/Wright race related statements. Can you clarify the position you hold on the matter for those still in question.

Vivek Wallace (ESB): Bottom line here Sam, I personally think that racism is a very strong word to use in today's society.. I think that we as people, collectively in this country, have all come way too far to continue to rehash that perspective. However, that being said, I will boldly say that there is no denying biases of a very political nature. I think that's a more appropriate way to interpret Mayweathers comments because when you view it as a 'political bias', you have to realize, these are decisions being made for reasons uncommon or undesired by some other party. Taking it a step further, when you look at some of the African American pound for pound greats of recent history, each of them have been very artful about obtaining a victory. Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather Jr., Lennox Lewis, and 'Winky' Wright all take very careful steps in dissecting their opponents and won't attempt to compromise their gameplan until the time is right. Example, Mayweather is arguably the best boxer in recent times - skill wise - but his ring intelligence won't allow him to brawl until it is either necessary or until he can go for the juggler and pull the curtains, which is what he patiently waited to do until the precise moment against Hatton. To some, that was a boring fight, but when he needed to make it interesting, he did, and walked away with the results to show, which was the same KO that few thought he had the ability in him to pull out. To me personally, that was a beautiful masterpiece, literally handcrafted because he showed discipline to fight inside, outside, boxing and brawling, but each was used when appropriate and only when he needed to switch up. That's an art to me, but if the crew at ringside rather see a guy get hit alot, bleeding as he tries to overcome it, or if they think the fans viewing wants to see that type of fighter, they're gonna cater to that demand and come off as biased to some because it may not reflect the sentiments of the fans who don't want that. In an era where MMA is taking over and people are geared up to see a KO or blood, perhaps this political bias is a bit warranted, but my issue is that it often comes at the expense of many fighters who are easily amongst the most talented on the planet.

Reggie Matthews (Oakland, Ca): With Roy Jones Jr. and Joe Calzaghe now confirmed, what are your thoughts on this fight and the possible results?

Vivek Wallace (ESB): I think this fight will leave many stunned in the end results. Many have written Roy Jones Jr. off and subsequently placed Calzaghe at the top of the P4P contention list. Consider what a spectacle this really is....You have a guy who is undefeated, and knows that if he wants to solidify his greatness, he has to win one more match against a still deceptively formidable opponent. Then you have arguably one of - if not - the most talented fighter in the past decade and a half, who has been knocked off of his high horse, only to rise again from basement level ashes with the chance to effectively touch the stars! What better script can be drawn? You literally have two men who are damn near willing to die in the ring to secure what could be a final cadence. People talk about age, but this kind of fight is living proof why there is never a bad time for a good fight. I spent a little time around Roy Jones Jr. in the final days before his fight with Trinidad at the press gatherings and I can tell anyone who dares to listen, the guy has his pep back in his step. The speed was there, the flamboyance was there, the ego was there, and in the fight, the action was there. If he can bring that all to the ring again, honestly, I pity the fool that chooses to bet against him. Not to say him winning is a lock, but Calzaghe prepared harder for Hopkins than he has prepared for anyone in his career, and he fought at a weight that he felt would help him transfer his power better, yet he still walked away with only a split decision victory against a very cautious fighter that didn't throw much throughout the fight. One thing about Roy, he will not only throw, but throw in combinations, and group his shots alot better than Hopkins did. Calzaghe is obviously fast so that means with both guys scoring frequently, this won't be an easy one to judge. Hey, I don't know about you, but I plan to be on the first bird smokin' to NYC come mid September, and my bags will probably be packed a good week prior too. This is one fight I wouldn't want to miss for the world!

S. Miller (Dallas, TX): The Hopkins/Calzaghe fight was a very good example of the comments Mayweather made regarding the HBO television crew. Was it me or did they seem to go too far making Hopkins appear dull, and the opposite extreme making Calzaghe's efforts appear grand?

Vivek Wallace (ESB): Mr. Miller, I think this question digs deeply into what I aptly dubbed a 'political bias' in the first question. To address your question directly though, it clearly seemed to me that the HBO crew did very little to support Hopkins' efforts in that fight, but in contrast seemed very happy to announce and in some cases over emphasize Calzaghe's triumphant moments. Once again, I say that this isn't exactly a racial tone, but probably an inward bias based on the fact that they know the crowd wanted to see more action and one fighter was providing it while the other was more cautious. Perhaps even too cautious. And in all fairness, although I shouldn't find humor in any race-related topic, I'll go on record in saying that if the HBO crew appeared bias in this fight, they would get an open press free pass by most because it was Hopkins who made this an issue when he used a ticket selling ploy about "Never losing to a white guy". Anyone who knows him knows clearly that the guy isn't racist, but after that comment, if this perceived political bias was true, I don't think Lampley and the fellas were the only ones pulling for the 'white guy' on that night. (Wink).

Ray Mercado (Bronx, NY): Felix Trinidad and his team have gone on record to say that the Oscar Dela Hoya negotiations are not serious and that Oscar is only using them as a ploy to help make other fights. Do you think that this fight can and will be eventually made?

Vivek Wallace (ESB): Not at all Ray. I don't know that Oscar is definitely trying to use this as a ploy which was stated, but I see no way possible that this fight could be made. Oscar isn't going up in weight from 154, Trinidad struggled against Roy Jones Jr. to make 170 lbs and has vowed not to go below 165 lbs again. There's a major disconnect there and neither man is willing to budge. Adding more fuel to the fire, Oscar Dela Hoya has made it clear that he will not reduce his dollar demand in any fight he takes, and this is a major point of contention. Floyd defeated him after compromising a number of concessions such as ring size, weight, money, glove type, etc, and was still not allowed to get the upperhand relative to the money in a future fight, despite being the Champ. Trinidad ran into this same thing before when he tried to make a rematch happen also. Sad part about that, as legendary as I view Oscar, lets take a true look at something here. The guy has had 6 fights in the last 5 years, he lost three, many felt he lost a fourth to Sturm, and he walked to the dressing room 'pumpkin faced' after what was dubbed by him a "tune-up" fight against a fifth fighter (Forbes) of the six in total. No doubt he's still a draw, but in all fairness, the fact that we're all made to wait hand-on-shoulder for him to pick a 'farewell-millionaire' partner I think is part of the same political bias I continue to speak of when you consider that we have a far more talented Roy Jones Jr. who had to fight his way back up the ranks after being embarrassed and is on the brink of once again making history. These kind of theatrics is what has some quickly forgetting about the good Oscar of old, and simply wanting him - atleast as a fighter - to quickly vanish. In the end analysis, to answer your question, I don't think a fight with Trinidad will be made. Right country, wrong guy. Of Mayweather, Trinidad, and all other opponents out there, Cotto is the only one that will be both a decent draw, and agree to take lesser money. Win, lose, or draw, it'll be Cotto for Oscar next. If Margarito goes in there on July 26th and defeats Cotto "easily" like he recently stated that he would, there's no way in hell Oscar steps in against him in what would possibly be a very literal 'career ending' fight.

Michael Sharp (Charlotte, NC): Any word on Kelly Pavlik's next opponent and any thoughts on where the fight may take place?

Vivek Wallace (ESB): It was reported a week ago and subsequently confirmed that Pavlik is considering 'Winky' Wright who apparently has changed his monetary demands to accomodate the current economic landscape. It has also been reported that Atlantic City, NJ is the proposed site of the next Pavlik fight, regardless of who the opponent is. Although Wright is probably the frontrunner, it should be noted that nothing is etched in stone and Pavlik has a few options. Aside from Wright, also under consideration is Mora, Felix Sturm, and potentially Bernard Hopkins or even Felix Trinidad who still isn't off the radar just yet either. Of all those options, I think the Winky Wright fight does more for both guys and would be the best styles fight. You'd be placing Pavlik in the ring against a bona-fide seasoned southpaw fighter with a style that he has yet to defeat. A Pavlik win gives him a victory over a potential Hall of Famer, while a Wright win puts him back in the thick of things. I think this fight will be made, but rumor has it that Hopkins has contacted Freddie Roach for his services once again and as ballsy as he is, he'd probably even be willing to let this all take place in Pavliks backyard, the Cleveland Browns Stadium. That's a fight with an attached payday that I don't think either man turns down if it can be made possible. Stay tuned.

(Got Feedback or Questions? Write ESB's Vivek Wallace at vivexemail@yahoo.com or show some love at www.myspace.com/anonymouslyinvolved)

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Court in NY: Joe Frazier can't sue tribe here

By LARRY NEUMEISTER, The Associated Press, Thursday, October 8, 2009; 6:45 PM

NEW YORK -- A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier cannot sue the Oneida Indian Nation over the use of his picture to promote a fight at a casino because of the tribe's sovereign status. READ MORE

Joe Frazier

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Preliminary hearing set for Roger Mayweather

The Associated Press, Thursday, October 8, 2009; 8:14 PM, Washington Post

LAS VEGAS -- A preliminary hearing has been set for boxing trainer Roger Mayweather.

The 48-year-old Mayweather is accused of attacking a female boxer he once trained. The woman told police that Mayweather attacked her Aug. 2 at an apartment he owned and was renting out. READ MORE

Roger Mayweather

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A card, gala with a cause

By Ron Kantowski, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 | 2 a.m., Las Vegas Sun

I went to the “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” news conference at Paris Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon, mostly to hear what Mike Tyson thought about being one of those so nominated. READ MORE

Your favorite boxing writer’s favorite boxers (Part 3)

By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com

Want to know who’s the favorite boxer of all time and favorite active boxer of your favorite boxing writer? If you do, check this out:

JD Camacho

“(My) favorite active boxer (is) Timothy Bradley. I think he's got the goods. He's fast. He's slick. He's durable. He roll-counters, he body jabs-to-overhands, and he lets his hands go. And best of all? He's hungry. He wanted it more (than) Kendall Holt. He wanted to stop Nate Campbell. I'm pretty high on him at the moment.”

“(My) favorite boxer (of) all time (is) George Foreman. I think a certain version of Foreman, head-to-head, would beat any heavyweight boxer who ever lived, aside from perhaps Muhammad Ali. The Foreman that fought Frazier THE SECOND TIME was an absolute monster. Of course, the first performance was more devastating but everything about Foreman's encore performance was better. Foreman's technique was better. His control was better. He managed his energy and stamina similar to his second, older incarnation. THAT Foreman could have beaten any heavyweight in history, IMO.”

“I've always maintained that a young George Foreman with the mind of the old George Foreman might just be the toughest heavyweight in the 116 year history of gloved prize-fighting. I had never seen the second fight before, so I never knew that fighter existed.”

“Of course, Foreman fought other fighters after Ali and looked lackluster, especially against Jimmy Young and he barely got by Ron Lyle. However, I'd imagine that's because Foreman blasted Frazier the first time, he had the same confidence against him that he'd had pre-Zaire. You could see it in his face, his stance, his demeanor. If only for a single fight, he looked like the perfect George Foreman.”

“It's also important to note that Frazier's style would always make Foreman look good. Yet, it was extremely impressive to me that Foreman demonstrated patience. He probably could have gotten Frazier out of there in two again if he had just let go, but he conserved his energy. George stalked Joe and eventually broke him down - much like how the second version of George fought.”

“The virtue that Foreman showed in the second Frazier fight that epitomized his second career was PATIENCE. He wasn't patient in nearly all of his first career fights. Foreman wasn't in the same shape for the Young fight, clearly underestimated the supposed journeyman and didn't have the scowling face or steadfast stance that he showed against Frazier both times.”

“Foreman's excellent at cutting off the ring, and he was far better at it when he had fresher legs (i.e. when he was younger). Furthermore, patience behind his flagpole jab coupled with mental control, youthful exuberance, improved technique and natural, bone-crushing power made THIS particular Foreman better than any other Foreman IMO.”

“I'm sayin' that this Foreman was the Foreman I've always thought never existed. This Foreman had all the ingredients from the first career AND the second career. This Foreman was a thinking beast, a tactical monster. THIS Foreman could have beaten Ali, Louis, Lewis, Holmes, or any other heavyweight out there.”

“Sadly, it was only for one night.”

“I understand that this Foreman isn't perfect. Foreman always had poor defense, stood very upright, and even in his second career as well as this fight tended to loop punches in odd-ways at times. However, the mixture of attributes I outlined earlier would have given any heavyweight in history serious, serious trouble and could possibly beat all of them. How many heavyweights can say that? No more than a handful.”

George Foreman

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JD Camacho is a contributing writer for DoghouseBoxing.com
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Antonio Santiago

“My favorite fighter currently, I hadn't thought about that but it has to be Kelly Pavlik. I also like Miguel Cotto and Israel Vazquez, but Pavlik has been in perilous situations and he's pulled out of it. When he fights, it's guaranteed to be an action fight, which I guess you can also say of the other two I just mentioned, but Pavlik fights more often. I am looking forward to his next fight with Paul Williams."

"My favorite fighters of all time are two Puerto Ricans, Wilfredo Gomez and Wilfred Benitez. With one, you had the perfect power, he never let a hurt fighter go and scored 32 knockouts in a row, the most by any world champion in boxing history. His record of 17 defenses in a row by knockout is also a record. With the others, you had extreme wizardly, you could basically never touch him, and unmatched intelligence and out of this world speed. At his best, only Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns could beat Wilfred Benitez, his record of being a world champion at 17 still stands. I find it interesting that my two favorite fighters hold records where number 17 has something to do about it!”

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Antonio Santiago writes for DoghouseBoxing.com
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Chris Parry

“(I’m) not a fan of any active boxer, to be honest. All time? Ali.”

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Chris Parry writes for Vancouver Sun.
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Ivan G. Goldman

“(My) favorite active boxer is MANNY PACQUIAO.”

“(My) favorite boxer of all time is MUHAMMAD ALI.”

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Ivan G. Goldman writes a boxing column for RING magazine and I was a Fulbright Scholar. He wrote many books. One made the NY Times best-seller list. Exit Blue, a political satire, will come out from Black Heron in Feb. 2010. His second novel The Barfighter came out in April 2009 from The Permanent Press. To learn more about him, read "Caste and Class on The Washington Post".
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In the Mix: Everything you need to know about former Champion Jose Luis Castillo

October 8, 4:26 PM, Miami Boxing Examiner, Chris Robinson

From all reports, Manny Pacquiao’s training camp in Baguiao City, Philippines has been picking up much intensity as his sparring sessions with both undefeated Shawn Porter and Lightweight contender Urbano Antillon have been brisk and fasted paced. A recent name to add to the mix is that of Jose Luis Castillo,... READ MORE

Jose Luis Castillo

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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. drops by Jets practice

By Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Floyd Mayweather Jr. stopped by the New York Jets' practice facility and came up with a knockout of an idea for his next career move.

"I think I could play in the NFL now," the six-time champion boxer said with a laugh Thursday. "I'm going to talk to the owner." READ MORE

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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