marco antonio barrera Stories - Bad Left Hook
Boxing's Pound for Pound Top Ten: Do They Make 'Em Like They Used To? (Part 1)
Kory Kitchen is back at Bad Left Hook today for part one of what will be a three-part series. In part one, Kory looks back at the 2001 year-end pound-for-pound top ten from RING Magazine. One of the constant remarks heard within boxing circles is "they don't make ‘em like they used to". ...
Pacquiao vs Marquez 3: Manny Pacquiao's Greatest Hits (Video)
The HBO choices: Barrera I (2003), Marquez I (2004), Morales II (2006), Morales III (2006), Marquez II (2008), De La Hoya (2008), Hatton (2009), Cotto (2009), Margarito (2010). Notables left off are two of Pacquiao's last three fights, against Joshua Clottey and Shane Mosley. The reasoning is...
Pacquiao vs Marquez 3: Juan Manuel Marquez's Greatest Hits (Video)
The HBO choices: Pacquiao I (2004), Barrera (2007), Pacquiao II (2008), Diaz I (2009), Mayweather (2009), Katsidis (2010). Fine choices. You have to include the Mayweather fight for significance. As for why they didn't have the Casamayor (2008) fight in here, considering that's where he won the...
Pacquiao vs Marquez: Analyzing the Fight and Boxing's Great Trilogies
Sean Mills joins the Bad Left Hook staff today, looking back at some of history's great boxing trilogies, and where Pacquiao vs Marquez may fit in. Trilogies are special in boxing, or so we are often told. While HBO broadcasters Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant frequently claim that trilogies have a...
Manny Pacquiao - Mr. November
With Manny Pacquiao third meeting against Juan Manuel Marquez coming up next weekend, Anthony Wilson takes a look at the Filipino southpaw's history of November conquests. On November 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao will engage rival Juan Manuel Marquez for a third time. Their...
Brandon Rios Update: Michael Katsidis and Kevin Mitchell Candidates for Pacquiao Undercard
On the new Boxing Lab Radio show, current top lightweight Brandon Rios said that Michael Katsidis and Kevin Mitchell are the leading candidates to be his next opponent, and that he's going to fight on the Pacquiao vs Marquez undercard on November 12, which should give diehard fight fans another...
Four for Four: Arce, Barrera, Marquez and Morales Aim for Mexican Boxing History
Jorge Arce, Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez and Erik Morales share a lot of traits. They're Mexican boxers, of course, and with that comes the kind stereotype that all proudly wear: They're action fighters, determined professionals, and fearlessly ambitious. Over the years we've seen all...
The Five Greatest Performances of Manny Pacquiao
No matter what happens for the rest of his career, the legacy of Manny Pacquiao is secure. The "Pacman" has done things that -- even in a watered-down era for "championships" -- will probably never be touched again. He has won recognized titles at 112, 122, 126, 130, 135, 140, 147 and 154 pounds....
Miguel Vazquez Calls Out Marco Antonio Barrera for June Fight
Ernesto Castellanos of Notifight.com/BoxingScene.com reports that lightweight trinket-carrier Miguel Vazquez wants Mexican veteran Marco Antonio Barrera for his next fight. Vazquez is set to fight on June 4 in Los Angeles, on the undercard of the Sebastian Zbik-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. event. Vazquez...
Senior Tour '11: Morales, Barrera and Hatton Names Linked for Fights
Several UK outlets have reported that Ricky Hatton has been offered £2.4 million to face Erik Morales. The Mirror says that the Hatton camp has ruled out that fight -- at least for now -- but that a Hatton comeback seems to be picking up some steam. The Mirror also says that the British...
Showing 1 - 10 of 71 Next
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
