1. Floyd Mayweather: Did He Really Sign With Don King?

    While surfing for some Mayweather news, I found something that made my mouth drop, if it's true: There were sources and tweets that reported that Floyd Mayweather signed with Don King...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 2,297 reads 71 comments

  2. Is Floyd Mayweather Playing Both Sides of the Fence?

    By Troy Sparks Since Floyd Mayweather's win over Shane Mosley in May, everyone's been wondering when or if he would be ready to challenge Manny Pacquiao. I must admit, trying to guess what Mayweather is going to do next is like solving a riddle...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,465 reads 34 comments

  3. Manny Pacquiao: Shane Mosley Wants a Piece Of You.

    By Troy Sparks Manny Pacquiao has another fighter waiting in line to get a piece of him. We know he's scheduled to fight Antonio Margarito. The three-ring circus has now added another member after Floyd Mayweather, Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley.

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 4,467 reads 112 comments

  4. Timothy Bradley's Useless Challenge to Manny Pacquiao

    By Troy Sparks It takes a lot of stones for Timothy Bradley to challenge Manny Pacquiao. "I'm making a challenge right now," Bradley said in his interview in the ring with Max Kellerman recently after his victory over Argentina's Luis Carlos Abregu...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,909 reads 66 comments

  5. Manny Pacquiao: Bad Blood Prevents Third Pacquiao Vs. Marquez Fight

    By Troy Sparks After Juan Manuel Marquez beat Juan Diaz Saturday, he focused his attention on Manny Pacquiao. Pac-Man may not give Marquez what he wants, which is a third fight against each other...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 3,047 reads 52 comments

  6. Floyd Mayweather: Where's The Money, Floyd?

    Floyd, man, you cleared $22.5 million fighting Shane Mosley in May. Since you're the money king, as you say, I want to know if you know where it's at. And I want to ask you again...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 962 reads 35 comments

  7. Don King Is Bad for Floyd Mayweather

    Good ol' Don King is up to his tricks again. The "Only in America" super-promoter can save the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao superfight. I guess a meeting with the "Don" over a $500, 20-pound lobster will do that to Mayweather...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 959 reads 29 comments

  8. Floyd Mayweather Sr. Said His Son Doesn't Fear Manny Pacquiao

    For those who think that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scared of Manny Pacquiao, think again. Or better yet, let Floyd Sr. tell you that his son is not a coward. He said recently on fighthype...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 3,812 reads 113 comments

  9. Green Bay Packers' Expectations High, All Players Are Signed

    Now that the last player has been signed, first round draft pick Bryan Bulaga, the Green Bay Packers can tend to their business...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,116 reads 31 comments

  10. Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather: Bob Arum Not Ruling Out Superfight

    By Troy Sparks Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum made the offer of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. superfight through a third party, according to Fanhouse...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 864 reads 53 comments

  11. Manny Pacquiao Might Fall into Floyd Mayweather's Trap

    If Manny Pacquiao sticks with the November fight date, it may be a curse for him. Antonio Margarito is a good challenger. This might be a tune-up fight for the Pac Man...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,925 reads 108 comments

  12. Manny Pacquiao To Fight Antonio Margarito In November

    By Troy Sparks According to a recent Ring Magazine article by Michael Rosenthal, Manny Pacquiao will fight Antonio Margarito on November 13. That's bad news for the Mayweather camp...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,680 reads 6 comments

  13. Heavyweight Division Dominated By Non-Americans

    There was a time when the heavyweight division was dominated by American-born fighters. The current top-10 ranked heavyweights, according to Ring Magazine are 70 percent foreign-born...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 183 reads 3 comments

  14. Is Mike Tyson Badder Than Wladimir Klitschko?

    Earlier in Mike Tyson's boxing career, "Iron Mike" knocked out almost everybody he fought, dropping the first 19 fighters he faced. 14 KOs or TKOs followed before his first professional loss to Buster Douglas...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,048 reads 10 comments

  15. Floyd Mayweather Advisor Says No Offer Was Extended for Super Fight

    We learned last weekend from the Pacquiao camp that they made an offer to Floyd Mayweather for the super fight that everyone wants to see. Team Mayweather didn't get the memo. According to Fightnews...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 588 reads 9 comments

  16. Mixed Reactions To Floyd Mayweather's Tactics

    Last week, when I wrote that Manny Pacquiao's camp drew first blood by presenting their offer to Floyd Mayweather, I didn't know what kind of reaction it would bring...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 898 reads 9 comments

  17. Manny Pacquiao Stepped Up: Is Floyd Mayweather Backing Down?

    It seemed that everything was in place for the super megafight bewteen Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Pac Man's camp stepped up. Mayweather's camp put the deal on hold...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 4,280 reads 103 comments

  18. New and Improved Judah Is Back!

    Everyone who wrote off Zab Judah better pay attention. Judah said the "bad boy" image is behind him, and he's ready to climb that mountain again...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 144 reads 5 comments

  19. Jolly Suspended For 2010 Season

    It may be the end of the road for Green Bay defensive end Johnny Jolly. This afternoon, the NFL suspended Jolly for the 2010 season for violating the league's policy and drug program...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 111 reads 12 comments

  20. Miami's New Big Three

    By Troy Sparks Some NBA teams have three superstars, or the "Big Three." Add Miami to the mix. There are high expectations down there in South Beach. What we don't know is if this trio will meet expectations...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 367 reads 1 comments

  21. Manny Pacquiao Tries to Balance Boxing, Politics

    sparkstroy@hotmail.com In a July 9 article in the Phillipine Daily Inquirer, boxer turned congressman, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, downplayed the importance of being an elected official...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 726 reads 25 comments

  22. LeBron James Decision: Where Will LeBron Play? Who Cares!

    On Thursday, free agent LeBron James will announce which team he will play for. This announcement will be on ESPN in primetime. Why give this guy national exposure in the first place? I'd like to know what LeBron has done lately...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 319 reads 0 comments

  23. Should Manny Pacquiao Wait or Move On?

    Manny Pacquiao is probably sitting behind the desk from his newly-elected position to the Filipino Congress, waiting for someone across the ocean from Sin City to blink first. The question remains: Should Pacquiao wait for Floyd Mayweather Jr...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 1,479 reads 53 comments

  24. Athletes Shouldn't Come Back From Retirement

    Professional athletes who get on TV and announce their retirements should stay retired. However, when they're out of competition for a while, they feel that urge to jump back into the game...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 190 reads 1 comments

  25. Milwaukee Brewers: Why Corey Hart's Hot and Prince Fielder's Not

    This is a breakout season for Milwaukee Brewers rightfielder Corey Hart. He's making amends for the bad first month of the 2010 season. And, Hart is winning over the fans who thought he was too proud to take the club's $4...

    Troy Sparks Written by Troy Sparks about almost 3 years ago 428 reads 1 comments