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I usually put these together around 2-2:30 my time (CDT) and it's turning into quite a tradition to type up the Boxing Breakfast and watch "The Golden Girls" on Hallmark Channel. Here's tonight's lead episode. Little insight into my exciting, exciting life.
Manny Pacquiao Leaves for Vegas, Freddie Roach Hears Things About Naazim
Manny Pacquiao finished up his time at the Wild Card Gym on Monday, but the most interesting part of that link pertains to trainer Freddie Roach.
The boxing coach reportedly heard rumors that Mosley’s trainer, Naazim Richardson, intend to complain about Pacquiao’s hand wraps.
"All I hear about is that they’re going to complain about the hand wraps," said Roach.
"That’s what Naazim’s an expert at and try to get at Manny’s head. I won’t let that happen. I won’t allow that argument," he added.
Freddie and Naazim are both master trainers in and out of the ring. They're great spokesmen for their fighters, get the best of their fighters, and understand the mental game. Maybe Freddie really heard the rumors. Maybe he didn't. Maybe he just expects it. Maybe he doesn't. I put nothing past either of them. They're smart, smart guys.
Klitschko Review from Tribeca
The documentary Klitschko was reviewed by Mel Zahnd at Washington Square News, from the Tribeca Film Festival:
"Klitschko," however — which follows brothers and boxing phenoms Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko — lavishes attention on the aesthetic beauty of boxing. It has no call to action, no interest in politics. Instead, filmmaker Sebastian Dehnhardt focuses on the ethereal blue lights in the boxing ring and the slow-motion uncoiling of muscles. Dehnhardt knows that documentaries do not have to be gritty or even realist.
New Dr. Dre Song to Premiere on Fight Camp 360
It's been 19 years since The Chronic. 19 years!
After the jump: Link Parade! and the Song of the Day
Link Parade!
- Des Lynam remembers Sir Henry Cooper as a "friend who was modest to a fault."
- Q&A with Deandre Latimore at 15rounds.com.
- Jorge Arce is promising an upset. Of course he is.
Song of the Day
Look it's only a matter of time before I post this on a Tuesday, so let's just get it over with.