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Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao: The Pac-Man Could Cause An Upset

35 stoppage wins in his career, across five different weight classes would suggest that Manny Pacquiao can hang with the best of them, even as the smaller man (which he has been for most of his career)...

Written by William Cooper about 12 months ago 5,971 reads 15 comments
Aston Villa 1-2 MSK Zilina: Villa Advance Despite Shock Defeat

MŠK Žilina shocked Villa Park with two goals in three minutes to take a 2-0 lead after 18 minutes. The Slovakian League runners up hung on for a famous victory over Aston Villa in UEFA Cup Group F...

Written by William Cooper about 12 months ago 508 reads 7 comments
Lennox Lewis Will "Beat Up Bowe For Free"

Since his retirement in 2006, former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis has faced constant questions about a comeback and has always laughed them off...

Written by William Cooper about 12 months ago 191 reads 1 comments
Audley Harrison Wants a Fight Less Ordinary, Aims For David Haye

Former Olympic Super Heavyweight Champion, Audley Harrison, 37, steps back into the ring on Saturday and has set his sights, fairly optimistically, on an all British Heavyweight showdown with David Haye...

Written by William Cooper about 12 months ago 163 reads 0 comments
Saint-Etienne Finally Win; Lyon Splash Around For a Draw in French Ligue 1

Alain Perrin's Saint-Etienne broke their seven match losing streak with a 2-1 win over Nancy as PSG, Marseille, and Bordeaux all failed to capitalise on Lyon's goalless draw in a weather affected Ligue 1...

Written by William Cooper about 12 months ago 109 reads 2 comments
Giuly the Lyon Tamer; Samuel Eto'o Dreams of Marseille: French Ligue 1 Roundup

Paris Saint-Germain defeated league leading Lyon in an enthralling contest, by way of a Ludovic Giuly header in the 25th minute...

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 258 reads 0 comments
French Ligue 1 Round Up: Alain Perrin, Damien Comolli, and le Beau Jeu

France's Ligue 1 entered it's 14th round this week. Lyon increased their lead at the top as Marseille faltered and St. Etienne's new coach will need a miracle to turn around their dismal season...

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 178 reads 2 comments
Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa: Gabby Agbonlahor Exposes Brittle Arsenal

Gabriel Agbonlahor's late goal secured all three points for Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and dealt another blow to Arsenal's slim title hopes...

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 298 reads 16 comments
Randy Lerner and Martin O'Neill Bring the Buzz Back to Aston Villa

On Aug. 4, 2006, Martin O'Neill OBE was named the new manager at Aston Villa. The times before O'Neill and Lerner seem like a lifetime ago, and it's now unimaginable that the second city's biggest club would be in the position they now find themselves in.

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 651 reads 10 comments
Slavia Prague 0-1 Aston Villa: Villa Hang on for Second UEFA Win

Aston Villa continued their 100 percent record in Europe this season, with a 1-0 win at Slavia Prague in Group F of the UEFA Cup. Villa's goal came on 26 minutes courtesy of John Carew...

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 112 reads 7 comments
Aston Villa-Ajax: Ashley Young's Fine Display Returns UEFA Cup Joy to Villa Park

A fine display from Ashley Young at Villa Park gave Martin O'Neill's side the best possible start in their UEFA cup campaign, beating Ajax 2-1. Villa started at a high tempo, whilst Ajax looked nervous early on...

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 263 reads 3 comments
David Haye Challenges Klitschko Brothers Ahead Of First Heavyweight Showdown

Britain's David Haye has laid down the challenge to the Klitschko brothers before his heavyweight debut fight with Monte Barrett on November 15th. The fight will be the Briton’s first since moving up from cruiserweight to heavyweight...

Written by William Cooper about about 1 year ago 552 reads 0 comments

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William Cooper Article Archive

Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao: The Pac-Man Could Cause An Upset

Aston Villa 1-2 MSK Zilina: Villa Advance Despite Shock Defeat

Lennox Lewis Will "Beat Up Bowe For Free"

Audley Harrison Wants a Fight Less Ordinary, Aims For David Haye

Saint-Etienne Finally Win; Lyon Splash Around For a Draw in French Ligue 1

Giuly the Lyon Tamer; Samuel Eto'o Dreams of Marseille: French Ligue 1 Roundup

French Ligue 1 Round Up: Alain Perrin, Damien Comolli, and le Beau Jeu

Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa: Gabby Agbonlahor Exposes Brittle Arsenal

Randy Lerner and Martin O'Neill Bring the Buzz Back to Aston Villa

Slavia Prague 0-1 Aston Villa: Villa Hang on for Second UEFA Win

Aston Villa-Ajax: Ashley Young's Fine Display Returns UEFA Cup Joy to Villa Park

David Haye Challenges Klitschko Brothers Ahead Of First Heavyweight Showdown

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