Edwin "El Terminator" Valero could beat Manny Pacquiao posted by Colin Linneweber

WBC lightweight champion Edwin “El Terminator” Valero utterly dominated Mexico’s Antonio DeMarco to successfully defend his crown Saturday night in Monterrey. 

Valero (27-0, 27 KOs), who once established a world record by winning his first 18 professional fights by opening round knockout, ultimately emerged victorious when DeMarco (23-2-1, 17 KOs) refused to come out of his corner to begin the 10th round. 

“My physical strength started to show,” said Valero, 28, who has become an Internet sensation due to the vicious power that he possesses in his fists.  “Little by little, I started gaining ground. The first three or four rounds I couldn’t hit him with my jab, but then I started to connect.” 

DeMarco, 24, only the sixth pugilist to survive in excess of five rounds with Valero, is a decent fighter who had entered Saturday’s bout with an impressive 16 consecutive victories to his name. 

Nevertheless, Valero made it evident that he aspires to battle boxing’s elite scrappers in the very near future. 

“Manny Pacquiao is the fight the world wants to see,” said Valero, a Venezuelan who would be forced to move-up several weight categories to meet Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs). 

Sadly for fans of “The Sweet Science,” there are many factors that will likely prevent a Pacquiao versus Valero showdown from ever occurring.  

Major sanctioning bodies have mainly refused to sanction “El Terminator’s” matches because of a fractured skull and blood clot on his brain that he suffered in a motorcycle accident in February 2001. 

The most powerful puncher since a prime Mike Tyson fights tonight on Showtime posted by Colin Linneweber

WBC Lightweight champion Edwin “El Terminator” Valero will fight Antonio DeMarco tonight in Monterrey, Mexico. 

Valero (26-0, 26KOs), who once established a world record by winning his first 18 professional fights by first round knockout, is an absolute machine and fight fans are urged to watch his ring prowess at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime. 

“I’m very excited about this fight and thrilled to be fighting on Showtime,” said Valero, 28, a Venezuelan national who has become an Internet sensation because of the work he does with his savage fists.  

“DeMarco is a good, young fighter who has great aspirations, like most young fighters, and I respect him a lot. But I believe my experience will be an important key. He hasn’t fought the kind of fighters I have and he hasn’t fought in world title fights. I’m very confident that once I connect with one of my power punches, he will feel it.” 

DeMarco (23-1-1, 17 KOs), who is impressively unbeaten in his past 16 bouts, was born in Mexico and he will certainly have his share of supporters in the audience. 

“Valero’s a great champion of the world and it’s an honor to get into the ring with him,” said DeMarco, 24. “I have a lot of respect for him as a person and for what he’s accomplished. There’s a reason he’s a champ and he deserves all the accolades. But, for me, once I get in the ring, it is my job to win and walk away victorious.” 

Despite his apparent confidence, DeMarco will be utterly battered by Valero. 

20 Years After Mike Tyson Lost To "Buster" Douglas posted by Colin Linneweber

Twenty years ago next Thursday, James “Buster” Douglas defeated “Iron” Mike Tyson by a 10th round TKO to become the undisputed heavyweight champion in one of the biggest upsets in the history of sports.

Tyson, a 42-1 favorite to successfully defend his crowns, entered his February 11, 1990 matchup against Douglas in Tokyo with an unblemished record of 37-0.

“Iron Mike,” who remains at 20 the youngest man to ever capture the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles, was one of the most talented fighters ever during his heyday.

Tyson was a physical marvel who possessed an amazing combination of quickness, speed and unrivaled power.

Beyond his incredible abilities in the ring, Tyson was a menacing man who often trumped his opponents out of fright before the opening bell was even rung.

Tyson’s career hit its apex in June 1988 when he brutalized the previously unbeaten Michael Spinks in 91 seconds in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Following his emphatic knockout victory over Spinks, Tyson’s chaotic personal life and inner-demons began to negatively erode both his training efforts and vast ring skills.

It has long been reported that Tyson’s workouts leading up to his bout with Douglas were pathetically lackadaisical.

On the contrary, Douglas, who prior to the Tyson fight owned a respectable record of 29-4-1, approached his battle versus the champion with a combination of terrible heartache and newfound determination.

Dedham's Fredie Roach is again voted trainer of the year posted by Colin Linneweber

Dedham’s Freddie “The Choir Boy” Roach was honored with a record-setting fourth Eddie Futch Award for trainer of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America on Monday. 

Among other fighters, Roach currently trains seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs), WBA light-welterweight titlist Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KOs) and WBA middleweight champ Felix Sturm (33-2-1, 14 KOs). 

Roach was also deservedly awarded with the prestigious accolade in 2003, 2006 and 2008. 

The late Futch trained Roach (39-13, 15 KOs) until the former Massachusetts lightweight decided to retire from the sport to become Futch’s assistant. 

Not only is Roach a tremendous trainer, he is also widely reported to be a truly nice and engaging individual away from the brutal world of prizefighting. Sadly, Roach was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease a few years ago. 

Nevertheless, Roach is determined to not allow his ailment to diminish his daily activities. 

“My doctors tell me that someday it (Parkinson’s) would affect me where I can no longer function as well as I do,” said Roach, 49. “Until that day happens, I am going to work my (expletive) off.” 

Freddie Roach is an intriguing figure and he is simply an inspiration both inside, and outside, of the ring.    

Evander Holyfield will be boxing's next tragic story  

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Evander Holyfield will be boxing's next tragedy posted by Colin Linneweber

Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield canceled his February 20 match in Uganda against WBF world heavyweight champion Francois “White Buffalo” Botha because Holyfield said the promoter failed to pay him. 

Nevertheless, Holyfield (47-10-2, 27 KOs) told www.espn.com that his fight versus Botha (47-4-3, 28 KOs) will be rescheduled for March 6 at a site yet to be determined inside of the United States. 

“I’m not going over,” said Holyfield, 47, the only boxer to ever win the heavyweight title four times. “We’re moving the fight to the United States, but they haven’t got a site yet. But I’m still supposed to fight Botha.” 

Holyfield’s delusional and selfish manager, Ken Sanders, is also attempting to pit “The Real Deal” in a prizefight against New York’s Derric Rossy (22-2, 12 KOs) less than two months after his proposed contest with Botha on April 24 in Las Vegas. 

Holyfield, a true boxing legend who earned a bronze medal as a light heavyweight at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, is a spent fighter and he has absolutely no business entering the ring at this stage in his career. 

In August 2005, the New York State Athletic Commission compassionately banned Holyfield from fighting in “The Empire State” due to his “diminishing skills.” 

Holyfield has lost two consecutive scraps and he has amassed a paltry record of 4-5 in his last nine bouts. 

At this juncture, Holyfield is plainly fighting for monetary reasons and that is an utter recipe for disaster in the world of boxing. 

Manny Pacquiao deservedly wins the fighter of the decade posted by Colin Linneweber

Current WBO world welterweight champion and Ring Magazine light welterweight titlist Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao was honored as the fighter of the decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America on Monday. 

Pacquiao, the first boxer in history to capture seven crowns in seven different weight divisions, joined Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield as the only legendary pugilists to win the coveted award three times.  

Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) indicated to the media that he plans to personally accept his accolade at the 85th boxing writers awards dinner on June 11 in New York City. 

“Pac-Man” has long been considered an extremely skilled and accomplished fighter. 

However, Pacquiao’s dominating recent performances versus Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs), Ricky Hatton (45-2, 32 KOs) and Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs) clearly elevated the Filipino superstar to an iconic status.  

Pacquiao was chosen as the fighter of the decade over greats Bernard Hopkins, Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Barrera. 

“Manny deserves to be the fighter of the decade,” said Roger “Pit” Perron, 73, a respected boxing trainer from Brockton who now works with Mike and Rich Cappiello at their gym, Cappiello Brothers Boxing and Training. “It’s a good choice. I wish he and Mayweather would have fought. But, they will get together sooner or later.” 

Pacquiao is next scheduled to defend his crowns against Joshua “The Hitter” Clottey (35-3-0-1, 20 KOs) in March at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. Pacquiao just turned 31 this past December. 

Riddick Bowe Pathetically considers himself a "real world class" fighter posted by Colin Linneweber

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe has unwisely decided to return to the ring and he would like to fight Juan Carlos Gomez sometime in the near future.

Bowe (43-1-0-1, 33 KOs), the winner of a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, resumed his career as a professional prizefighter after almost four years out of the ring when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Gene Pukall in December 2008.

“I want to get back in the ring as soon as I can and Gomez would be a good fight for me,” said Bowe, 42, a four-time New York Golden Gloves titlist who is a native of the notoriously violent Brownsville section of Brooklyn.

“He already fought Vitali Klitschko and now it’s his last chance to prove he belongs with real world class. I’m even ready to come to Germany for him if that’s what he wants. My legal advisor in Germany, Roma Kolaczek, is ready to set it up for me.”

Gomez (44-2-0, 35 KOs), a southpaw who was born in Cuba, lost to WBC world heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) by ninth round TKO last March.

Gomez defected from Cuba during a visit to Germany and he eventually established a life for himself there.

“I didn’t choose boxing,” said Gomez, 36. “They chose it for me in Cuba. I wanted to become a baseball player. That was always my dream. But, you know, in Cuba you are not allowed to make your own decisions.”

Sadly, Bowe is capable of making his own choices and it is utterly insane that he is still trying to make a livelihood as a pugilist.

Mayweather may soon be in jail posted by Colin Linneweber

Former junior welterweight champion Roger “Black Mamba” Mayweather pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony accusations that he attacked a female boxer he once trained last August. 

Mayweather, 48, who held two major world titles in two different weight classes, is scheduled to go on trial June 1 to face charges of coercion, battery-strangulation and battery causing substantial bodily harm. 

Mayweather (59-13, 35 KOs) allegedly committed the violent assault against Melissa St. Vil at an apartment he owned in Las Vegas. 

Vil, 26, testified January 15 that Mayweather punched her several times in the ribs before he maliciously choked her to the brink of unconsciousness.  

According to official police reports, the batty uncle and trainer of boxing superstar “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather strangled Vil with such vicious force that she coughed-up blood when authorities arrived at the crime scene and intervened.  

Mayweather had a warrant issued for his arrest this past October after he failed to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court for his preliminary hearing. 

Subsequently, Mayweather was also absent on Tuesday for his scheduled arraignment because of training obligations he had previously made and regarded as essential. 

It was evident that Mayweather’s apparent lack of care chapped the derriere of Clark County District Court Hearing Master Kevin Williams.  

Nevertheless, Williams granted Mayweather a delay and he remained free on $13,000 bail. 

Mayweather and Pacquiao will never fight and boxing fans will lose...Again posted by Colin Linneweber

Golden Boy Promotions’ founder Oscar De La Hoya said earlier this week that he soon expects to have a signed agreement for undefeated “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight WBA welterweight super champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley in May. 

“The various camps are working extremely hard to make it happen,” said De La Hoya, a retired former boxing world champion in six weight divisions. “That’s the fight that could really take boxing to another level, because it’s two great American fighters meeting each other.” 

De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs), who won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, proceeded to speculate that Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) will still meet WBO world welterweight titlist Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) in the near future. 

“That fight has to happen,” said De La Hoya, who was absolutely embarrassed by Pacquiao via an eighth round TKO when they fought in December 2008. “It’s too big not to happen. We just have to cross one hurdle.” 

The “one hurdle” mentioned by De La Hoya regards Mayweather’s insistence that both he and Pacquiao undergo Olympic-style drug testing prior to any bout. 

Pacquiao has never tested positive for any form of banned substances and Mayweather’s charges are truly baseless at this juncture. 

Nevertheless, some onlookers have become understandably skeptical of Pacquiao due to his staunch reluctance to adhere to Mayweather’s proposed testing methods. 

Mexican Legend Erik Morales "Has to Stop" Boxing posted by Colin Linneweber

Former four-time WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales will end his retirement and return to the ring to fight past lightweight titleholder Jose Alfaro in a welterweight bout March 27 in Monterrey, Mexico. 

Morales (48-6, 34 KOs), a Mexican icon who ESPN ranked #49 on their 50 Greatest Boxers of All Time list, has not boxed professionally since he fought David “Dangerous” Diaz (35-2-1, 17 KOs) for the WBC lightweight crown and lost by a close unanimous decision in August 2007 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.  

“That’s it,” said Morales, 33, after he was defeated by Diaz. “No more fighting. I am done. Too many punches, particularly to the head area.” 

Morales, who trumped an astounding fifteen different world champions since his professional debut in March 1993, is a skilled brawler and he is truly beloved by his fellow countrymen.  

“El Terrible’s” exciting style in the ring has always made him a popular attraction. 

“Morales was an exciting warrior and the last guy to beat Manny Pacquiao in 2005,” said Roger “Pitt” Perron, 73, a longtime boxing trainer from Brockton who now works with Mike and Rich Cappiello at their gym, Cappiello Brothers Boxing and Training. 

“I always loved to watch him fight.” 

However, it was Morales’ trilogies with three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera (65-7, 43 KOs) and Ring Magazine’s

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