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Roy Jones Jr.: Get Real or Get Out

It was almost too appropriate when Roy Jones Jr. assumed the identity of Peter Pan bad guy, Captain Hook, for the pre-fight publicity leading up to Saturday's PPV bout with Jeff Lacy...

Written by Paul Magno about 3 months ago 156 reads 19 comments
Miguel Cotto: Boxing's Whipping Boy

I've been racking my brain to remember a time when a defending world champion with as much credibility as Miguel Cotto, has been treated so dismissively by his opponents, the sanctioning body ...

Written by Paul Magno about 3 months ago 2,273 reads 19 comments
An Open Letter to Brent Brookhouse and the UFC

Brent Brookhouse from Bloodyelbow.com recently took it upon himself to call me out in public, picking through my recent article entitled "Debunking the Myth of UFC Dominance." Since Mr...

Written by Paul Magno about 3 months ago 368 reads 43 comments
Debunking The Myth Of UFC Dominance

Two weeks a month boxing fans have to withstand a barrage of attacks from fans and representatives of the UFC. The week before a UFC PPV and the week after, we'll hear: "Boxing is dead...Boxing is dying...

Written by Paul Magno about 3 months ago 250 reads 39 comments
Boxing's Prospects Fail to Make It to the Promised Land

Something's been happening to boxing's young prospects. Actually, something's not happening to them: They're not winning...

Written by Paul Magno about 4 months ago 88 reads 11 comments
Amir Khan Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire

It's party time in Manchester for Olympic Silver Medalist and the UK's favorite young idol/target, Amir Khan.After decisively capturing his first world title, the WBA Junior Welterweight championship ...

Written by Paul Magno about 4 months ago 220 reads 15 comments
RIP Arturo Gatti (1972-2009)

Coming off the tragic death of Alexis Arguello, boxing has suffered another tragedy. Two-time world champion, 37-year-old, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was found dead today in his condo in Brazil...

Written by Paul Magno about 4 months ago 211 reads 8 comments
Eddie Chambers Keeps Hope Alive

In a sterile German boxing arena, on The Fourth of July and with the total and complete indifference of his countrymen, Eddie Chambers was to be sacrificed to the next upcoming Eastern Block ...

Written by Paul Magno about 4 months ago 195 reads 12 comments
USA! USA! America's 10 Best Boxers!

In my blog, we've already explored the topic of Britain's and Puerto Rico's best. In the works are features on the best Filipino and Mexican fighters. However, on this July 4th, it's only fitting to write about America's best active fighters...

Written by Paul Magno about 4 months ago 328 reads 13 comments
Can Golden Boy Survive the Decade?

You could feel the tension in the air as the tide started turning against Golden Boy prospect, Victor Ortiz, this past Saturday at the Staples Center...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 454 reads 41 comments
Manny Pacquiao VS. Miguel Cotto: Meaningless

There, I said it. Pacquiao vs. Cotto is meaningless. Now, before the loyal Pacquiao and Cotto fans, boxing's most bullishly loyal fans ever, begin to throw garbage at the screen, let me clarify a few things...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 776 reads 74 comments
Boxing's 25 Best Over the Last 25 Years

In 1984, with names like Ali, Frazier and Foreman retired and legendary fighters like Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Holmes and Hagler on the decline, boxing developed a new list of greats and ushered in a new era...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 2,087 reads 29 comments
Klitschko Beats Chagaev With One Arm: RIP Heavyweight Division

Taking David Haye's place in today's heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko (53-3, 47 KOs) was Ring Magazine's No. 3 Heavyweight, the BTBC's No. 2 Heavyweight and the WBA's "Champion in Recess," Ruslan Chagaev (25-1-1, 17 KOs)...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 374 reads 18 comments
Kelly Pavlik: Anatomy of a Fallen Star

Buried among the Pacquiao-Cotto-Mayweather headlines is the sad story of Kelly Pavlik and his decision to check into an alcohol rehabilitation center yesterday...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 1,250 reads 21 comments
Floyd Mayweather Planning To Go Straight at Manny Pacquiao Next?

Sometimes in boxing, the best stories are the ones between the lines. Following the announcement that the Mayweather-Marquez fight was off, I couldn't help but put the clues together...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 5,641 reads 24 comments
If I Were Commissioner Of Boxing...

Today I actually had some free time to sit back, relax and reflect and one of the things that I thought about was Boxing; Specifically, how to improve the sport and fix some of the negative aspects that plague prize fighting...

Written by Paul Magno about 5 months ago 59 reads 7 comments
Andre Berto Handles Juan Urango; Kermit Cintron Shocks Alfredo Angulo

Andre Berto (25-0, 19 KOs) successfully defended his WBC Welterweight title at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL against tough southpaw IBF Jr. Welterweight champion, Juan Urango (21-2-1, 16 KOs)...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 276 reads 5 comments
Floyd Mayweather Jr: Master of Time and Space?

For the critics of Floyd Mayweather Jr., there seems to be no middle-ground; No possibility whatsoever that what they say and what they've heard is not the absolute gospel. Mayweather ducked all the best fighters at Welterweight...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 356 reads 18 comments
Results from Arena Monterrey: Marquez Shines, Gonzalez Overwhelmed

From the Arena Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico There were mixed results for the sold-out partisan crowd packed into the muggy Arena Monterrey Saturday night...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 71 reads 1 comments
Brian Kenny: Top Rank Tool?

I have long yearned for a journalist with the bravery, integrity, and drive to go after all the evil aspects and shady characters in the sport. Brian Kenny looked and sounded the part during his most recent interview with Floyd Mayweather Jr...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 424 reads 5 comments
WBC: Vernon Forrest...Buh-Bye!

From the Bribe-Covered Desk of WBC Pres., Jose Sulaiman:"...Vernon Forrest is a three-time WBC world champion and a champion outside the ring, as well, known for his efforts in support of the children and underprivileged persons in the world...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
Mexican Boxing, Ready for a Comeback?

by Paul Magno Last year at about this time, Juan Manuel Marquez was proudly ranked in everyone's pound-for-pound list after losing a close and disputed war with Manny Pacquiao...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 364 reads 3 comments
Five Fights to Bring Boxing Back to the Mainstream

The cure for almost everything negative in boxing is exposure. With more people watching and the “legit” press keeping a keen eye on the goings on, some of the shadier aspects of the sport would simply cease to exist...

Written by Paul Magno about 6 months ago 708 reads 20 comments

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Paul Magno Article Archive

Roy Jones Jr.: Get Real or Get Out

Miguel Cotto: Boxing's Whipping Boy

An Open Letter to Brent Brookhouse and the UFC

Debunking The Myth Of UFC Dominance

Boxing's Prospects Fail to Make It to the Promised Land

Amir Khan Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire

RIP Arturo Gatti (1972-2009)

Eddie Chambers Keeps Hope Alive

USA! USA! America's 10 Best Boxers!

Can Golden Boy Survive the Decade?

Manny Pacquiao VS. Miguel Cotto: Meaningless

Boxing's 25 Best Over the Last 25 Years

Klitschko Beats Chagaev With One Arm: RIP Heavyweight Division

Kelly Pavlik: Anatomy of a Fallen Star

Floyd Mayweather Planning To Go Straight at Manny Pacquiao Next?

If I Were Commissioner Of Boxing...

Andre Berto Handles Juan Urango; Kermit Cintron Shocks Alfredo Angulo

Floyd Mayweather Jr: Master of Time and Space?

Results from Arena Monterrey: Marquez Shines, Gonzalez Overwhelmed

Brian Kenny: Top Rank Tool?

WBC: Vernon Forrest...Buh-Bye!

Mexican Boxing, Ready for a Comeback?

Five Fights to Bring Boxing Back to the Mainstream

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