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Mayweather Vs. Marquez: The Battle of the Second Best?

If Juan Manuel Marquez had won over Manny Pacquiao, the former would have fought and won over boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya and steamrolled over British brawler Ricky Hatton to emerge as the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 6 months ago 796 reads 8 comments
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing's All-Time Greatest?

The "Best of the West" was not good enough for the "Beast from the East," as Manny Pacquiao ended Ricky Hatton’s quest for a pound-for-pound boxing crown with a devastating second-round TKO victory at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas, NV last night...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 1,995 reads 7 comments
Fighters' and Experts' Insight for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton Bout

Who is the better man, Manny Pacquiao or Ricky Hatton? In less than 24 hours, the whole world will know for sure. But in the midst of all talks and endless predictions, there are just a few people whose opinion on the issue really matters...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 1,101 reads 6 comments
Bob Arum: Mexico and Philippines Have Good People and Are Great Boxing Rivals

From the bleachers of a giant dome called Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, there is no mistaking the drama that was unfolding in the square ring below...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 163 reads 2 comments
Oscar de la Hoya, Gerry Peñalosa: Thirty-Six and Retired?

Two recent events made me thinking, "Shouldn’t there be an age cap for professional boxers?" The first event happened just moments ago when Filipino bantamweight Gerry Penalosa, 36, threw ...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 343 reads 5 comments
Can “Hitman” Hatton Shoot Down Boxing's “Pacman”?

Who is Ricky “the Hitman” Hatton? For most part of his storied boxing career, Hatton fought in his native country, usually in Manchester, England where he ruled the light welterweight ...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 1,265 reads 5 comments
Nonito Donaire Is Ready for Bigger Boys and Big Time

One was fighting for redemption, while the other was hungry for recognition. When these two goals came to a head last April 19, redemption won when defending Filipino International Boxing Federation ...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 162 reads 1 comments
Nonito Donaire: Ready for Bigger Boys, Big Time

One was fighting for redemption, while the other was hungry for recognition.When these two goals came to a head on April 19, redemption won when defending Filipino International Boxing Federation ...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 148 reads 0 comments
Brian Viloria: The Return of a Boxing Gladiator

Filipino fighter Brian Viloria showed a new fighting form against undefeated Mexican IBF light flyweight champion Ulises Solis to score a knock out and win the IBF flyweight title last April 19 at the Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 7 months ago 75 reads 2 comments
Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: Boxing for Glory and Country

It’s royalty versus subject, knight versus plebeian when the sound of the bell starts the Battle Royale between British superstar Ricky Hatton and Filipino People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao on May 2, 2009, in Las Vegas, USA...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about 10 months ago 783 reads 19 comments
Ricky Hatton Out to Execute Boxer Paulie Malignaggi at MGM Plaza

If you do not know Paulie Malignaggi, it is really only that you do not know him yet. What is known, however, is that he is scheduled to fight England’s superstar boxer Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about about 1 year ago 661 reads 1 comments
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao: The Battle of Boxing's Bests

Manny Pacquiao would probably not stand a chance against Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya, a six-time world boxing champion, if he had fought him 10 years ago, even if the Filipino ring icon were in his prime best...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about about 1 year ago 2,818 reads 6 comments
It's Redemption For Team USA

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Written by Mio de la Cruz about about 1 year ago 138 reads 0 comments
De La Hoya Vs. Pacquiao: Cashing In Their Popularity

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Written by Mio de la Cruz about about 1 year ago 438 reads 0 comments
Team USA Reaches Crossroad: Redemption Or Perdition?

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Written by Mio de la Cruz about about 1 year ago 160 reads 0 comments
Team USA faces tough challenge in World Basketball

Will the United States regain the FIBA World Basketball championship this year? Despite scoring lopsided victories over Senegal and Australia to advance to the round of eight, basketball fans ...

Written by Mio de la Cruz about over 3 years ago 207 reads 1 comments

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Mio de la Cruz Article Archive

Mayweather Vs. Marquez: The Battle of the Second Best?

Manny Pacquiao: Boxing's All-Time Greatest?

Fighters' and Experts' Insight for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton Bout

Bob Arum: Mexico and Philippines Have Good People and Are Great Boxing Rivals

Oscar de la Hoya, Gerry Peñalosa: Thirty-Six and Retired?

Can “Hitman” Hatton Shoot Down Boxing's “Pacman”?

Nonito Donaire Is Ready for Bigger Boys and Big Time

Nonito Donaire: Ready for Bigger Boys, Big Time

Brian Viloria: The Return of a Boxing Gladiator

Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: Boxing for Glory and Country

Ricky Hatton Out to Execute Boxer Paulie Malignaggi at MGM Plaza

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao: The Battle of Boxing's Bests

It's Redemption For Team USA

De La Hoya Vs. Pacquiao: Cashing In Their Popularity

Team USA Reaches Crossroad: Redemption Or Perdition?

Team USA faces tough challenge in World Basketball

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