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MCM's Super Six Preview and Prediction: Jermain Taylor Vs Arthur Abraham

Saturday, Oct. 17, sees the opening of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, an event which the BBC's Ben Dirs is hailing as "that rare thing, a triumph of common sense and concord in boxing...

Written by MCM Traynor about about 1 month ago 19 reads 0 comments
MCM's Super Six Preview and Prediction: Carl Froch vs. Andre Dirrell

Saturday, Oct. 17, sees the opening of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, an event which the BBC's Ben Dirs is hailing as "that rare thing, a triumph of common sense and concord in boxing...

Written by MCM Traynor about about 1 month ago 1,699 reads 1 comments
One Weighty Issue Aside, Pacquiao-Cotto Appears To Be Full Steam Ahead

A fight between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and WBO Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto has come one step closer to reality, if reports by Primera Hora are to be believed...

Written by MCM Traynor about 5 months ago 686 reads 42 comments
MCM Live at Miguel Cotto-Joshua Clottey, MSG, New York

At Madison Square Garden, NYC, this sign notifies passersby that two gentlemen, Mr Miguel Cotto and Sir Joshua Clottey, will be punching each other in the face for the entertainment of spectators later in the evening...

Written by MCM Traynor about 5 months ago 103 reads 15 comments
Mayweather-Marquez: What Are the Consequences of the Postponement?

Details are still emerging about the postponement of the July 18 meeting between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, but chat rooms and rumour columns are already alight with speculation over the outcome of a rescheduled bout...

Written by MCM Traynor about 5 months ago 1,531 reads 122 comments
Roughing Up a Tough Division: Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey

On Saturday, June 13, boxing fans are being given what has become something of a rarity in the sport: an evenly matched, competitive bout between two of a division's best—in this case, Ring Magazine's No...

Written by MCM Traynor about 5 months ago 197 reads 23 comments
Hand Injury Forces David Haye To Cancel Wladimir Klitschko Bout

The upcoming heavyweight fight between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko—the IBF, IBO, and WBO champion—has been cancelled due to a hand injury sustained by Haye during training...

Written by MCM Traynor about 6 months ago 366 reads 19 comments
B/R Writer's Tip: The Importance of Research and Referencing

Among the cornerstones of strong journalistic practice are the disciplines of researching and referencing. Whether writing an opinion piece or a straight-forward news reportage article, Bleacher ...

Written by MCM Traynor about 7 months ago 355 reads 72 comments
Manny Pacquiao Demolishes Ricky Hatton in Two Rounds

World pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao has defeated IBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton in a sensational second-round knockout at the MGM Casino in Las Vegas Saturday night...

Written by MCM Traynor about 7 months ago 1,008 reads 24 comments
My Two Cents: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton

Since this Saturday's "Superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton was announced earlier in January, much has been written about the possible outcome of the meeting...

Written by MCM Traynor about 7 months ago 1,374 reads 29 comments
Is Manny Pacquiao Avoiding Black Fighters? John David Jackson Thinks So

Former WBO light-middleweight and WBA middleweight champion John David Johnson has accused Manny Pacquiao of avoiding African-American fighters. The comments were first reported by Brent Matteo Alderson at boxingscene...

Written by MCM Traynor about 7 months ago 1,137 reads 45 comments
Edwin Valero vs. Breidis Prescott: A Match Made in Mexico

In a weight class frothing with talent, the lightweight division may this year see one of its biggest fights unfold on July 25, with a battle between Edwin "El Dinamita" Valero and Breidis "Bone Cruncher" Prescott close to being signed...

Written by MCM Traynor about 7 months ago 547 reads 13 comments
Respect: Giving Ricky Hatton His Due Against Manny Pacquiao

With the so-called "Battle of East and West" between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao fast approaching, many fans and critics are throwing in their two cents on the outcome of the contest for ...

Written by MCM Traynor about 7 months ago 1,145 reads 37 comments
Israel Vasquez? Rafael Marquez? Bernard Dunne Plans His Next Move

Following his victory over Ricardo Cordoba for the WBA Super Bantamweight crown on March 21, Bernard Dunne is weighing up his options for his first defence...

Written by MCM Traynor about 8 months ago 249 reads 4 comments
Fight of the Year? Bernard Dunne Defeats Ricardo Cordoba

Irishman Bernard Dunne became the WBA Super Bantamweight champion last Saturday by knocking out Panama's Ricardo Cordoba in one of the greatest fights ever held on Irish soil...

Written by MCM Traynor about 8 months ago 528 reads 12 comments
Amir Khan Defeats Marco Antonio Barrera

British lightweight hope Amir Khan (20-1) has temporarily silenced his critics by defeating Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera (65-7) in Manchester tonight...

Written by MCM Traynor about 8 months ago 908 reads 14 comments
Amir Khan vs. Marco Antonio Barrera: The Unraveling

This Saturday in Manchester, the career of either Amir Khan (19-1) or Marco Antonio Barrera (65-6) will unravel before our very eyes...

Written by MCM Traynor about 8 months ago 928 reads 11 comments
Who in the World Is Bernard Dunne?

For many at the Bleacher Report the name Bernard Dunne (27-1) will mean very little. For some boxing enthusiasts it will sound vaguely familiar (Dunne launched his professional career out of ...

Written by MCM Traynor about 9 months ago 380 reads 5 comments

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MCM Traynor Article Archive

MCM's Super Six Preview and Prediction: Jermain Taylor Vs Arthur Abraham

MCM's Super Six Preview and Prediction: Carl Froch vs. Andre Dirrell

One Weighty Issue Aside, Pacquiao-Cotto Appears To Be Full Steam Ahead

MCM Live at Miguel Cotto-Joshua Clottey, MSG, New York

Mayweather-Marquez: What Are the Consequences of the Postponement?

Roughing Up a Tough Division: Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey

Hand Injury Forces David Haye To Cancel Wladimir Klitschko Bout

B/R Writer's Tip: The Importance of Research and Referencing

Manny Pacquiao Demolishes Ricky Hatton in Two Rounds

My Two Cents: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton

Is Manny Pacquiao Avoiding Black Fighters? John David Jackson Thinks So

Edwin Valero vs. Breidis Prescott: A Match Made in Mexico

Respect: Giving Ricky Hatton His Due Against Manny Pacquiao

Israel Vasquez? Rafael Marquez? Bernard Dunne Plans His Next Move

Fight of the Year? Bernard Dunne Defeats Ricardo Cordoba

Amir Khan Defeats Marco Antonio Barrera

Amir Khan vs. Marco Antonio Barrera: The Unraveling

Who in the World Is Bernard Dunne?

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