Bad Left Hook: FanShots

Colombian Likar Ramos captured an interim super featherweight title by scoring a unanimous decision...

2009-11-20T16:04:12Z

Colombian Likar Ramos captured an interim super featherweight title by scoring a unanimous decision over Angel Granados. Juan Carlos Salgado recently won the regular title by knocking out Jorge Linares in the first round.

A few "internet rumors"

2009-11-20T12:50:30Z

A few "internet rumors"

Tomasz Adamek's next fight could be against Hasim Rahman, according to Polsat. His next fight will be early February in New Jersey at heavyweight, no matter who the opponent.
Marco Antonio Barrera may still be shooting for a title in a fourth weight class. He's trying to get a fight with Paulus Moses, currently the weakest of the lightweight titlists.
More than just a rumor - Carlos Quintana will face Jesse Feliciano on the untelevised Williams-Martinez undercard.
Edison Miranda may be getting in position for another title shot already. His team is starting to lay groundwork for a shot at Robert Stieglitz. Miranda has some name value in Germany due to his war with Arthur Abraham.
Wapakman causing a fuss in the Philippines. Movie may be pulled if it would violate election law, and there are heavy rumors of an affair with his female costar Krista Ranillo.

If the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight happens, will it be in Texas?

2009-11-20T02:47:24Z

If the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight happens, will it be in Texas?

Team Manny Pacquiao - "Let Your Game Speak"

2009-11-19T21:35:46Z

Team Manny Pacquiao - "Let Your Game Speak"

Ricky Hatton recent picture...

2009-11-19T00:53:29Z

Ricky Hatton recent picture...

30-second spot for the Pavlik-Espino / Soto-Chavez Top Rank PPV on December 19. My favorite part is...

2009-11-18T23:33:13Z

30-second spot for the Pavlik-Espino / Soto-Chavez Top Rank PPV on December 19. My favorite part is "the explosive Jesus Chavez."

KTLA asked Manny if he wanted to fight Floyd Mayweather before his L.A concert.

2009-11-18T22:51:39Z

KTLA asked Manny if he wanted to fight Floyd Mayweather before his L.A concert.

Press release about John Ruiz: "After knocking out Adnan Serin in Germany (Nov. 7), 2-time World...

2009-11-18T22:05:34Z

Press release about John Ruiz:

"After knocking out Adnan Serin in Germany (Nov. 7), 2-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz returned home to Las Vegas, where he's shown in this photo celebrating in his game room smoking one of his favorite cigars, Padron Serie 1926 80th Anniversary. Ruiz, the first and only world heavyweight champion of Latino heritage, has a mandated WBA title fight against new champ David Haye next year. It will mark Ruiz' 12th world title fight."

I know a lot about John Ruiz thanks to his frequent press releases. Truthfully, I've come to like him, because I get so many glimpses into his life and he seems like such a nice dude. Maybe you also like cigars, and have some sort of comment on his cigar choice here. I don't know. But now you know.

Kevin Gonzalez is a former writer for Bad Left Hook and author of The Night Tito Trinidad KO'd...

2009-11-18T21:14:40Z

Kevin Gonzalez is a former writer for Bad Left Hook and author of The Night Tito Trinidad KO'd Ricardo Mayorga. He met Bert Sugar during the run-up to the Cotto vs. Pacquiao fight and sent me this photo.

This is the cover to the record "Ali and His Gang Vs. Mr. Tooth Decay". 40 minutes of Ali, Sinatra...

2009-11-18T21:07:48Z

This is the cover to the record "Ali and His Gang Vs. Mr. Tooth Decay". 40 minutes of Ali, Sinatra & co. talking about Tooth Decay. Narrated by Howard Cosell. Explanation is here. http://franklarosa.com/vinyl/Exhibit.jsp?AlbumID=82 Check out the back cover here: http://franklarosa.com/vinyl/MiscImg/AliGarden.jpg

Former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins, 44, trains for his December 2...

2009-11-18T09:22:29Z

Former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins, 44, trains for his December 2 fight in Philadelphia. Hopkins takes on Enrique Ornelas, as he looks to set up a big money rematch with Roy Jones Jr. in the first quarter of 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

2 million buys for Cotto-Pacquiao?

2009-11-18T02:41:54Z

2 million buys for Cotto-Pacquiao?

Rey Colón of the ´El Vocero´ of Puerto Rico reported that the welterweight mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto generated approximately 2 million pay-per-view buys generating at least $120 million. No word on what Pacquiao´s cut will be but Cotto was mentioned to be making at least $10 million minimum.
This would be really surprising if true. Especially since Arum said around 1.5 mill earlier

about the super six 6 tournament, yes im still apart of it and still have been training very hard...

2009-11-17T00:35:21Z

about the super six 6 tournament, yes im still apart of it and still have been training very hard for future fights

Jermain Taylor's Twitter. Hopefully this ends the speculation that he's dropping out of the Super Six or that he will be replaced.

"Manny Pacquiao is the fighter and every time someone asks him if he wants to fight me, he says it...

2009-11-17T00:26:17Z

"Manny Pacquiao is the fighter and every time someone asks him if he wants to fight me, he says it is up to his promoter, he's going to take a vacation, whatever the answer is. I have yet to hear him actually say, 'yes I want to fight Mayweather.' We are the fighters and if one fighter is talking about fighting another fighter, then they should just come out and say it. Manny Pacquiao doesn't say anything directly about fighting me because he might just know it's not a fight he can win."

"He said during an interview he did leading up to his fight that he didn't think I wanted to fight him and that boxing for me was just a business and I wasn't interested in a good fight. But again, he never said during that interview that he would fight me. Why is he talking about what I won't do instead of what he wants to do? Plain and simple, it's because he knows he can't beat me under any circumstances."

"Less than an hour after his fight Saturday night the talk turns back to me. Their whole promotion was just a Mayweather sweepstakes. They know it and anyone could figure that out. Why, because my name kept coming up and I didn't even say anything. Even when he was interviewed on ESPN by Brian Kenny, he was asked about fighting me and what did he say? Not 'yes I want to fight Mayweather or bring it on.' But no! He said 'hum, ahh, well talk to my promoter."

"The world is much more intrigued by the thought of someone fighting me who can beat me. That is what everyone wants to see and the boxing world is trying to find that guy. Manny Pacquaio's people have done a good job of creating an image of him to be this unbelievable fighter and now the so-called guy to beat me. But like all the rest, he's not the one."

"There is boxing and then there is me. The rest are just falling in line behind me or are trying to get in line to fight me. And that includes Manny Pacquiao too.???

"Tell Manny Pacquiao to be his own man and stop letting everyone, including his loudmouth trainer, talk for him. I am my own boss, speak for myself and tell it like it is. If Manny Pacquiao wants to fight me, all he has to do is step up to the plate and say it himself."

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I've thought about Mayweather for a long time now," Roach told ESPN.com from his Wild Card gym in...

2009-11-16T21:07:23Z

I've thought about Mayweather for a long time now," Roach told ESPN.com from his Wild Card gym in Hollywood, Calif., on Monday. "He's the ultimate opponent. His style does pose some problems because he's very good at what he does. But after seeing Manny with Cotto, Manny showed he takes a punch well. We'll definitely knock Mayweather out. He'll break down. He can't stand up to Manny's pressure. He won't last as long as Cotto.

Freddie Roach, already making predictions about a Pacquiao-Mayweather bout. Roach adds that Pacquiao has more balls than Mayweather.

This is the type of scene that would be unimaginable in the States, and frankly in most parts of...

2009-11-16T17:55:50Z

This is the type of scene that would be unimaginable in the States, and frankly in most parts of the world. This is a massive gathering of Filipinos in Taytay township, east of Manila. Most of them are flood victims, together to watch Pacquiao's fight on TV. It's unreal how revered Manny Pacquiao is in his home country. As much as I try to understand that, I don't think I ever truly could.

Pacquiao won. I was completely wrong. Cotto showed up, he just didn't have an answer for Pacman's...

2009-11-16T14:58:56Z

Pacquiao won. I was completely wrong. Cotto showed up, he just didn't have an answer for Pacman's speeed, power and more importantly skill. Other than talk crap on the web with unsubstantiated sensational claims, I post drawings on my blog.

Shane Mosley and Andre Berto at their Saturday afternoon press conference in Las Vegas. The two...

2009-11-16T04:23:32Z

Shane Mosley and Andre Berto at their Saturday afternoon press conference in Las Vegas. The two meet on January 30. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Mayweather/Pacquiao already in the works?

2009-11-15T15:32:56Z

Mayweather/Pacquiao already in the works?

"I just got off the phone with (Golden Boys Promotions CEO) Richard Schaeffer," Greenburg said. "He told me point-blank that Bob Arum would be getting that call on Monday and plans to come in and meet with Bob next to week to make the Mayweather fight.

Referee Kenny Bayless stops the fight to give Manny Pacquiao a TKO-12 over Miguel Cotto on Saturday...

2009-11-15T09:32:42Z

Referee Kenny Bayless stops the fight to give Manny Pacquiao a TKO-12 over Miguel Cotto on Saturday night in Vegas.

Bad Left Hook's immediate post-fight wrap-ups:

Return of the King: Manny Pacquiao dominates Miguel Cotto by SC

What's Next for Miguel Cotto? by Brickhaus

There's something about Manny by jrok

Bad Left Hook wants to thank everyone that made this such an awesome weekend for us. Cotto-Pacquiao took the crown from March Badness for our all-time most commented live coverage post. And thanks to everyone that has visited for what has been an incredible 2009 that we plan to close out very strong, too. I thought 2008 was a good year for us, but 2009 has trumped it and then some. Thank you all.

(AP Photo/Eric Jamison)