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Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez Memorial Fund
The late Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez was beloved in the boxing community, and his passing on June 7 at the age of 45 was a day of mourning for the boxing world. He battled cancer bravely for years, continuing to work in boxing when he could, and in February spoke with the Los Angeles Times: "I...
Memorial Service for Genaro Hernandez on Monday, Public Welcome
Genaro Hernandez passed away on June 7 at the age of 45 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Yesterday we remembered his career a little bit, and I talked just a bit about him on this week's podcast, too. MaxBoxing journalist Steve Kim knew Genaro well, and shared this on Twitter: <!--...
Genaro Hernandez Passes Away at Age 45
Former two-time super featherweight titlist Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez passed away today. He was 45 years old. Mr. Hernandez had battled a rare form of cancer after his 1998 retirement from the ring. The head and neck cancer was reported to be in remission back in 2009, but in 2010 it returned....
Mandatory Eight Count: Guzman-Funeka bid won by Golden Boy
What's brewing in boxing | ESPNDan Rafael hits on some stuff going on right now, including a reference that might mean Mosley-Clottey is absolutely not going to happen, as HBO has promised that Joshua Clottey will have a spot on the December 5 Pavlik-Williams undercard. They're also talking about a...
Friday Morning Notes: Hook City undercard finalized
Great, just what we needed - more belts. According to Fightnews, the WBC has announced that it will be giving out a new "diamond championship belt" for significant catchweight fights. Since this particular belt is being made with 18 karat gold, about 600 diamonds, and other precious stones,...
Pacquiao v. Mayweather: Who's the best right now?
To me, this isn't a debate, and I'll explain why: Floyd Mayweather Jr. has yet to fight in this comeback of his, so I didn't rank him in the latest Bad Left Hook P4P Top 20 update. When asked in the comments where I'd have put him had I put him in, I said No. 2. I'd thought about it, but decided...
Tomato Cans: January 8, 2009
Ah, there's so much more to talk about right now. Not really big stuff, but enough that I want to take little shots at or discuss briefly. Dan Rafael's Notebook contained a few more neat tidbits, the big leading story being Bob Arum working out an agreement with Azteca America for a new series to...
What is the true legacy of Oscar de la Hoya?
Since I'm still awake from last night as I developed a God awful sinus headache that will still not go away five hours later, I've watched last night's Manny Pacquiao destruction of Oscar de la Hoya three more times. It never changes. It's amazing to behold. And, of course, thinking about boxing...
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