Blue collar view: Mayweather never fights Pacquiao

We hear from the Millionaire Mouths all the time.

Manny Pacquiao, humble superhero, is a rare exception that he usually doesn’t put his boxing business in the street or all over the Internet.

Sugar Shane Mosley has gotten more voluble lately with his desperate quest to land an opponent, hopefully Jackpot Pacman, before the year is through. Mosley is said to have given up on landing Megamanny and is looking for smaller fish to fry.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. spews more blah, blah, blah than any fighter alive.

More in the Pacman category is his Nov. 14 opponent, Miguel Cotto, who is also the strong, silent type.

Cotto has opinions but you have to ask him to hear them. He is not a guy with verbal diahrrea.

So I thought you might want to hear the off the cuff opinion of a lunch bucket fighter, a solid journeyman who always comes to fight.

He’s proud Dominicano Jerson Ravelo, whose losses to top contenders Allan Green and Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward have dimmed his world title chances. But Ravelo does have a 19-4, 12 KOs record in what undoubtedly is the most talent filled division in boxing, super middleweight.

Ravelo made his comments on Facebook. The Newark, NJ, resident is skeptical that Money May will ever take to the ring against Pacman.

“Boxing is funny because I always said Mosley is the only guy who can beat Manny right now,” Ravelo wrote.

“Mayweather will never fight Pac because Money only fights fighter he thinks he can beat and he is isn’t sure he could beat Pac.

“His getting injuried in sparring puts an even bigger won’t on that fight even getting made.”

Instead of the old “Man On The Street” interviews, consider this One’s Fighter’s Opinion, and it’s one which is just as valid as anyone else’s.

Jerson Ravelo, blue collar fighter, has spoken.

It’s refreshing to hear a fistic voice with absolutely no axe to grind.

I don't agree with Ravelo's opinion but it is as refreshing as a balmy breeze wafting across Vineyard Sound. 

Source

How Manny Pacquiao rocks Michael Jackson songbook

Now that the casket is about to be put down, and Michael Jackson’s worldly burdens are gone, it can be told.

The Michael Jackson songbook is filled with songs about Manny Pacquiao and people and situations related to the Pinoy Idol.

These two have had so many “Greatest Hits” that it’s hard to pick out a select few.

Let me break it down to specifics.

CHEATER—This goes out to loaded handwraps guy Antonio Margarito.

DIRTY DIANA—Name changed to avoid litigation but obviously a stung Pacman’s view of Dazzling Darlene who beat in the election in General Santos City.

WHO IS IT—The answer is Pacman, the question is who is the Pound For Pound King and the wrong answer is Floyd Mayweather Jr. Packy answered this with his demolitions of De La Hoya and Hatton.

GET ON THE FLOOR—Manny’s admonition to Ricky Hatton.

SHE’S OUT OF MY LIFE—Again, directed at Dazzling Darlene and her political powerhouse family as Manny moves to run for office in Sarangani.

WANT TO BE STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’—Pacman in overdrive seconds before the opening bell for the Hatton demolition.

GIVE INTO ME—Making Oscar quit like a fool on his stool.

WORKING DAY AND NIGHT—Spartan training regiment as imposed by Coach Freddie Roach.

Oscar De La Hoya. (AP Photo)

BAD—As in Pacquiao was a bad man against Oscar and Hatton.

BLACK OR WHITE—Despite the silly charges from the Nate Campbell Not So 2 Live Crew, Pacquiao fights opponents of all skin colors and send them home black and blue.

JUST GOOD FRIENDS—Gossip mill rumors about Manny and Ara Mina or anyone else. As far as anyone knows, Pacquiao is devoted to lovely Jinkee and their children. The gossip comes with the territory.

ANOTHER PART OF ME—The vast improvement in his ring balance and the sharpening of his defense, both honed day after day at the Wild Card Gym with Professor Roach. But Roach would not be an effective professor if he did not have an apt pupil.

ROCK WITH YOU—What Pacquiao told overwhelmed but always game David Diaz when they fought.

MONEY—Dedicating this one to Uncle Bob Arum and to HBO.

THRILLER—Any Pacquiao bout should be given his aggression.

BEAT IT—What Pacquiao could tell Floyd Mayweather unless his purse demands come somewhere close to reality.

DON’T STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH—Also directed at washed out De La Hoya. He got enough and he stopped the fight and went into retirement.

SMOOTH CRIMINAL--Comment poster Bernie Vee and the imitators he has spawned down below in the Fifth Circle of Comment Hell.

I CAN'T HELP IT--Not from Manny this time but from me, what I say when I read yet another stupefying post by Puff Daddy Dumbledore. Did I finally get his name right?

While you ladies and germs are studying the Man In The Mirror, did I miss any MJ hits that are applicable to the life and times of Pacman?

Don't be shy.

Source

V8: Mosley, Pacquiao, Chambers, Darchinyan, and More!!!

Shane Mosley: Pass on Pacquiao, Perfect For Paul (Williams)

The old adage states that "good guys finish last". Well, recently, Shane Mosley learned that bad boys don't exactly do much better. After winning in what was arguably his best performance to date and realizing that no one seemed to take note, Mosley changed his professional ways by making noise with a few deliberate actions in an effort to coax either Floyd Mayweather jr. or Manny Pacquiao into the ring. With no meaningful response from the P4P leaders of the sport and realizing that he's fresh out of options, Mosley has now decided to take his show on the road and target a few other opponents. The four names mentioned were Clottey, Williams, Cintron, and Berto, according to Goldenboy CEO Richard Schaefer. Trouble is.....Cintron isn't expected to sign for such a fight, Clottey isn't gonna be considered a big enough draw, and Williams is said to be very close to solidifying a deal with Dzindziruk - which leaves Berto. That would sort of make sense for Mosley (considering that Berto owns a strap that Mosley can use for negotiating purposes in the future). Trouble there is that few believe DiBella would entertain such a fight right now. So just when it appeared Mosley had a few options, that window of opportunity has apparently closed yet again. I don't see any of these guys stepping up to the plate, but with Mosley being a GBP fighter, perhaps HBO will step up and throw some money on the table and help Paul Williams realign his focus. Mosley wants it. So do we. Would be nice.

Margarito: Weight Breaks The Wagon For Cotto

Suspended welterweight Antonio Margarito recently chimed in on the pending Miguel Cotto/Manny Pacquiao showdown by suggesting that the weight loss will be too much for Cotto to overcome. He justified this disposition by pointing to Oscar's performance against Pacquiao after having to lose similar weight. The big difference here is that Cotto has youth on his side, while Oscar (in the words of Freddie Roach) had "nothing left in the tank". Margarito's comments hold a hint of accuracy, but it only tells half the truth. Remember, Cotto just recently went a full 12 rounds with a nasty cut against Clottey despite weighing in at only one pound heavier than he'll be required to for Pacquiao (146lbs...as opposed to 145lbs). When you think of it that way, kinda makes you wonder if the weight thing will really make a difference. Is the weigh-in really that important in this fight?.....Kind of....Until you realize that although it was 'weight' that broke the wagon, it was speed that killed the man pulling it! Big difference...and perhaps the one that will ultimately decide the outcome of this fight!

Manny Pacquiao: Just Do It....

We've seen the NBA's Michael Jordan, the N.F.L.'s Payton Manning, Golf's Tiger Woods, and M.L.B.'s Derek Jeter (among others) earn recognition and collect big checks by way of endorsements. For one of the few times in history, (if ever), we see a boxer break the ranks and land a huge cameo in an endorsement promotion. In a commercial ad to run soon, joining Kobe Bryant will be none other than Filipino phenom Manny Pacquiao, who is slated to take part in a commercial campaign for Nike within the next coming days. There have been countless amount of boxing stars to make a mainstream splash in recent years, but to land such a monumental spot with the premiere sports brand in the world is an act that few others can parallel in boxing today. Couldn't have happened for a more deserving figure. For a while it seemed like Nike was refusing to show the boxing world some love. After witnessing the talent of our Filipino fighting machine, I'm glad they decided to break their trend and follow their slogan....JUST DO IT!

Manny Pacquiao: The 'Stress' Test

Filipino great, Manny Pacquiao, had to recently seek medical attention for odd pains felt. After further review, it was learned that he had suffered an ulcer, which is one of the first signs of major stress. With the heavy pressure to defeat Hatton behind him, Pacquiao has learned that despite not being in the ring, the hectic schedules away from it still doesn't exactly go away. He's already preparing for a fight camp for Cotto, but he's also in the midst of a ton of other projects, two of which include a commercial ad and a movie. From the outside looking in, it appears that once again, Pacquiao is busier than he probably needs to be leading up to a major fight. It hasn't affected his ring performance in the past, but neither has it ever resulted in an ulcer. If that isn't a sign that ones body is wearing down, I don't know what is. To he who much is given, much is expected, but if Pacquiao doesn't want anything taken away come November (his title straps), perhaps getting more rest is precisely what the doctor ordered. I surely hope for his sake that was the prescription.

Eddie Chambers: A 'Heavy' Weight To Carry

Last Saturday, 'Fast' Eddie Chambers went to Germany and showed a side of him that we haven't exactly been accustomed to seeing lately. That side was a slim, trim, top-contending heavyweight who's loss of approximately 30+ pounds made a world of a difference. After ranging between 230 and the low 240's, Chambers entered the ring weighing 208lbs and his speed, quickness, (and oddly enough), his power as well, were all in top form. Prior to the fight, many thought that he would have major problems against a fighter the size of Dimitrinko, but in pure Holyfield fashion, Chambers proved yet again that a good big man doesn't always defeat good little men. With a shot at Wladimir Klitschko on the line and a new reputation to maintain, the pressure falls squarely on the lap of Chambers to deliver. Question is....Will the smaller, lighter version of Chambers be strong enough to carry such a 'heavy' burden like the one associated with becoming the next great American heavyweight champion? There hasn't been one in a while, and with him standing next in line, the spotlight has shifted squarely on him. Can he deliver?

David Haye: Much To Gain, More To Prove

David Haye has recently resumed training after dealing with his still unconfirmed back issues. He's still scheduled to face Klitschko, but after a little change, it appears that it won't be Wladimir like originally intended. He'll be facing Vitali - (if all goes according to plan) - leaving Wladimir available for a potential Povetkin, Arreola, or Valuev fight. With the emergence of Chambers, it would be nice to actually see a fight between the two of them take place since both men want a crack at the best, yet haven't quite done enough to get there. While some may question Chambers, his resume does contain a few "W"'s against top heavyweight contenders. Haye, on the other hand has only given us his word of mouth, which right now doesn't seem to carry much weight. It's been nearly a year now since he started the chatter about taking the division over, but despite putting that speech in motion, there have been no returns! And with Vitali being the more durable of the two, it's safe to say that Haye may have played musical chairs with the wrong partners. If he defeats Vitali that would be huge, but until he does, he's got a ton to prove!

Steve "USS" Cunningham: Old Veteran, New General

This coming Saturday night, former IBF Cruiserweight champ Steve "USS" Cunningham will have his hands full when he faces Wayne "Big Truck" Braithwaite. Braithwaite is known as a very strong fighter, but if his strengths weren't already nullified enough in facing a solid contender like Cunningham, they certainly will be with the addition of Nasim Richardson in Cunningham's corner. Many know Richardson as the famed trainer who led Hopkins and most recently, Mosley to solid victories; while others may be more familiar with his fight game intellect which led to the suspension of Antonio Margarito due to the foiled hand-wrapping scandal. Either way, it doesn't bode too well for Braithwaite. Should be an interesting fight. I love big trucks, but battle ships ("USS") do a little more damage when commanded by a general like Richardson. Some feel that Cunningham was missing an ingredient or two....Can Richardson help locate those goods?

Victor Darchinyan: Moving Up, Goin' Down?

Darchinyan is widely viewed as underrated and under-appreciated in the sport. Some view his talent to be solid while others have a few more questions. This coming Saturday night, Darchinyan has a chance to answer those critics but some believe he could be in for a long night. Agbeko is the bigger man and Darchinyan is coming up in size, which could have a lot to do with the outcome. Agbeko has been pretty vocal about what he plans to do and in his open workout for the media he looked damn good! This fight could go either way, but am I the only one wondering if Darchinyan may have taken a step in the wrong direction?

Source

Pacquiao prefers 143 lbs vs Cotto

Before flying to Los Angeles for a one-day photo shoot with Kobe Bryant for a leading sports apparel company, Manny Pacquiao revealed that he will bat for a catch weight of 142-143 lbs for the proposed November 14 match with welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico.

While admitting that negotiations are running smoothly, Pacquiao said the two parties have yet to agree on the revenue split and the catch weight although the Puerto Rican press has reported that it'll be at 145 lbs.

Cotto currently fights in a weight class that has a limit of 147 lbs, while Pacquiao says he can only add a few pounds north of the super-lightweight limit of 140 lbs.

Against Oscar De La Hoya last December when the limit was 147 lbs, Pacquiao tipped in at 142, and in his last fight against Ricky Hatton at 140, the Filipino scaled in at 138.

“(The fight is) eighty percent (done),” said Pacquiao on Tuesday night as he prepared to board a Philippine Airlines jet.

Cotto once said he can not go lower than 145 lbs but some fine-tuning in the contract might compel the shaven-skulled banger to give in to Pacquiao's call considering that Pacquiao is the main attraction.

While in the US, where he will shoot a Nike ad with Kobe, Pacquiao might take a peek into some documents containing pertinent details about the proposed Cotto fight.

It could take a few more days or even a couple of weeks before a deal is made between Pacquiao and Cotto since Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, who heads Top Rank, is still enjoying his European vacation.

Still, everything appears to be in place with Arum already lining up a five-city promotional tour just before Pacquiao reports for training camp at the Wild Card Boxing Club in mid-September.

Arum said plans are afoot for visits to San Juan in Puerto Rico, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and even Mexico City “where the people there love Manny and Cotto,” according to Arum.

Source

Pacquiao: Fight with Cotto 80 percent sure

MANILA - Manny Pacquiao has left for the United States Tuesday night to look into the fight contract of his next bout, among other things.

The world’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter said nothing has been finalized yet but there is a big possibility that he will face World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico.

“Siguro mga 80 percent sure,” Pacquiao said. He added that there are still some details to iron out including the profit sharing and catch weight.

“Ang gusto kasi nila 145 [lbs.]. Ang gusto ko142, [or] 143,” noted Pacquiao. He also said that they have yet to determine whether the fight will be held on October or November.

If plans materialize, Pacquiao said he would really need to prepare for the fight against Cotto because “Magaling siya (He is good).”

Pacquiao even watched Cotto’s June 12 match against Joshua Clottey at the Madison Square Garden in New York where the Puerto Rican successfully defended his title.

“The Pacman” also disclosed another strategy oh his if ever he will face off with Cotto.

“Magdadala ako ng shampoo para matanggal ang kuto (‘Cotto’),” he said in jest. Kuto in Filipino translation means head lice.

Pacquiao also mentioned that he does not want to think about the possibility of facing Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as he would want to focus on his fight against Cotto.

After that, he said he will prepare for his congressional bid in the 2010 elections.

Nike photoshoot

Meanwhile, Pacquiao is also set to do a photoshoot with some of Nike's top endorsers in the US.

"May pictorial ako kasama si Kobe Byrant, Tiger Woods, Lebron james at Maria Sharapova," he said.

The latest project will be the second time the Filipino fighter is embarking on a deal for a much wider audience release.

Pacquiao ealier appeared in telveision ad featuring Bryant and other top Nike endorses like Sharapova and Roger Federer of tennis, Cristiano Ronaldo of soccer and Liu Xiang of track and field.

“The People’s Champ” flew to America with his wife Jinkee and their children. With a report from Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News and FightNews.com

Source

Pacquiao best of strong '09 so far

In 2009 so far, TV has been the thing.

After pay-per-view bombs like Joe Calzaghe-Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins-Kelly Pavlik in the second half of 2008, cable TV got some gems this year. Three of the first half's best and most anticipated matches (Shane Mosley-Antonio Margarito, Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz and Miguel Cotto-Joshua Clottey) were free to premium subscribers.

This was the first time three fights that could have been bona fide pay-per-view shows aired in such close succession for years and the ratings have grown accordingly.

We also can't forget other high quality bouts such as the junior welterweight title unification battle between Timothy Bradely-Kendall Holt and a super middleweight war between Carl Froch and Jermain Taylor.

It is not to say every show on every channel has been good. There have still been some dreadful nights which initially looked fine on paper and some dreadful nights which didn't and lived down to expectation. However, the matchmaking is less erratic and the results show it.

The second half of the year may fizzle out, betraying elevated expectations. If it does not, then the stabilization of broadcast quality is likely to be a major reason why. Here are some thoughts on the leader board for year-end honors with six full months ahead.

Fighter of the Half-Year

Manny Pacquiao So much has been written and said about Pacquiao on the Internet, television, and radio, it almost makes further analysis redundant. At this point last year, coming off claiming the vacant junior lightweight title and a lightweight belt in two fights, Pacquiao was the leader for Fight of the Year at the halfway point. He finished on top of the stacks. This year he has only one fight under his belt, but it's a doozy. In two rounds, he annihilated Ricky Hatton to win the junior welterweight championship. Hatton had previously been defeated only by Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a challenge for the welterweight crown and performed respectably. This was, in contrast, a rout. The May victory granted Pacquiao claim to: 1. Being the first fighter in history to lay claim to the lineal world title in four weight classes after previous reigns at 112, 126 and 130. 2. Become only the second fighter to make title claims in six weight divisions, including additional alphabelt title reigns at 122 and 135. Pacquiao's audacity is made even more compelling when one realizes that, despite reminders from some that he turned pro at 106 pounds while only 16 years old, he was the flyweight champion at age 20. In ten years, he has managed to add close to thirty pounds to his adult frame while bringing his speed and power up the scale. It appears he will close the year at welterweight, probably against WBO welterweight titlist Miguel Cotto.

There can be detractors, of course. His moves up the scale are well timed, as most such moves are. Hatton was not a prime Julio Cesar Chavez or Aaron Pryor, and Cotto would not be Emile Griffith or Ray Leonard. Opportunity for accomplishment has lined up well for Pacquiao. He still closes the deals available to him and will attempt more before he is done. He was the story of the first half both in and out of the ring. Six months remain to see if he can stake out a third Fighter of the Year honor in the last four years. He enters the stretch the clear leader.

Other Notables Shane Mosley, 37, set himself up to make a run at Fighter of the Year and more with his brilliant undressing of WBA titlist Antonio Margarito in January to claim gold at Welterweight for the first time since 2002. Will he get a significant opponent against whom he can make a case? ... Juan Manuel Marquez firmed up his hold on the lightweight division after a career at featherweight. If he can beat the unretired Floyd Mayweather in September, he'll do more than that in terms of career esteem. � WBC titlist Timothy Bradley came off the floor in April against WBO titlist Kendall Holt to win his second major title at junior welterweight, one of the few fighters to compete in a unification bout so far this year. ... Brian Viloria posted a career-saving win in April by knocking out one of junior flyweight's hottest fighters in then-IBF titlist Ulises Solis. ... Finally, IBF and WBO titlist Wladimir Klitschko made almost irrefutable his claim to the heavyweight crown in June with a stoppage of WBA titlist Ruslan Chagaev.

Fight of the Half-Year

Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz If Marquez isn't quite the top fighter of 2009 half way through, he's not far off. Coming off a loss to Pacquiao in the first half of 2008, he became the first man to ever stop Joel Casamayor, earning the lineal lghtweight championship. Lineage or not, the division was in strong dispute at the start of the year. Casamayor was aged and only slightly removed from an appalling 2007 decision which saved his crown. In the meantime, veteran Nate Campbell had marred the undefeated record of Juan Diaz and laid claim to almost every major belt in class. Marquez still had proving to do at 135 pounds So too, did his opponent in February. Diaz had come back from the Campbell loss with an impressive performance against rugged Michael Katsidis to close 2008 but he wanted the sort of redemption a future Hall of Famer can provide. When Campbell lost his belts on the scales two weeks before Marquez-Diaz, it left the combatants as the two top dogs in the lghtweight yard. They fought like there was only one bone to go around. Source

Inside the Ropes 07.08.09: The Weight-ing Game

Eddie Chambers drops weight and performs at his best. Plus how weight plays a roll in the Marquez-Mayweather fight and the possible showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.




What a difference a fight makes for Eddie Chambers. Though we already know he's a skilled heavyweight, I openly criticized him for keeping his foot off the gas pedal against Sam Peter back in March and more importantly for coming in a little too heavy for his own good. In that fight, Chambers stepped in at a near high 223 pounds (224 was his highest). Sure, he looked fast as his nickname suggests and he outboxed the heavy hitting ‘Nigerian Nightmare' but he was grossly overweight – showing off plenty of pudginess in his midsection - a far cry from the superhuman physique of Wladimir Klitschko, the reigning heavyweight champ. Last week, Chambers came in at a finely trimmed 208 pounds while appearing much leaner and defined and you know what? He looked pretty damn good in the ring as he walked down the much bigger Alexander Dimitrenko (who weighed 253½ pounds) en route to a decision win in Germany. Now that's precisely how I would expect Chambers to not only perform but look. Let's be honest here, the heavyweight division is the most important division in the sport. Unfortunately right now it's not doing so well but when we think of an American fighter who may have the skillset to become a champion, we don't want him looking like he just left the buffet line three times in one day. Yeah I know the way he fights is more important but it also shows that he's dedicated by coming out in shape.

I take my hat off to you Eddie for sacrificing your size for a leaner look, faster hands and a more focused approach as you slowly broke down the massive, previously unbeaten fighter. I just hope ‘Fast' Eddie maintains himself in such shape and refuses to bulk up simply in the interest of not giving away too much weight.

Catchweights R' Us

A hot topic among boxing aficionados is the infamous issue of catchweights. We've seen more and more of this over the past two years and it has some people crying foul. "Weight classes are there for a reason", some would say and I partially agree. If a fight is set to take place at welterweight for instance, then let the fighters come in at any weight at or below 147 pounds, period. Unfortunately, we've been seeing guys meet at 143, 170 and so forth and so on. People start getting confused over these phantom weight divisions and in many occasions it causes problems. Fighter A doesn't want to lose more weight and fighter B wants to even things out if he's coming up in weight. Hey, if you can't make the weight, stay out of the division!

On the flip side, the benefit of these catchweights is that it's allowed us to see fights that we otherwise may not have seen. Take the Marquez-Mayweather fight for instance. Juan Manuel Marquez would absolutely have no interest in fighting at 147 pounds. He knows he's naturally too small to beef up that much but the possibility of fighting Floyd Mayweather has enticed him to move up from 135 pounds. Presto, change-o we now have a fight at either 143 or 145 pounds, depending on who you believe. This week, trainer Nacho Beristain mentioned that Marquez is beefing up and feeling comfortable, noting that the catchweight will be just fine for the lightweight champion. I do believe it and I also believe that the overall weight shouldn't be too much of a factor in the fight. On a related note, Manny Pacquiao who's campaigning at whatever weight class pays the most may end up fighting Miguel Cotto later this year. Cotto, who's a natural 147 pounder looks to be willing to drop a few pounds to fight Pacquiao who recently fought at 140 pounds in dethroning long time champion Ricky Hatton. Previously, he fought at welterweight against De La Hoya. Again, a catchweight is being brought up and had Cotto straight up said he would not fight below 147, we might not even be talking about the fight. So you see, catchweights do also have their benefits, in that there's a higher possibility that two fighters from different weight classes meet, if the fight is interesting enough.

Take it however you want. Perhaps you're against it or maybe you're for it. Officially put me "on the fence" about the subject but if I had to put my foot down and decide one way or the other, I say just end the nonsense, go back to eight weight classes and let them all go at it.


Random Thoughts

- Eddie Chambers' performance leads me to wonder what Chris Arreola would be like if he lost about 25 pounds. I figure it could only be a good thing for the unbeaten Mexican-American who's exciting to watch but suffers from excessive urges to eat. Let's see if he's serious about getting in better shape as he alluded to a few weeks ago especially now that his opponents are only going to get tougher.

- Our own John Curry was putting together a personal list of Top 10 tomato cans who have been fed to high level fighters. It's unfinished but from what I saw, it was pretty hilarious. I hope posts that one soon as I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

- So who out there has been enjoying Fight Night Round 4? I know I have and I made sure to scan my face using my Xbox Live camera. If you see me online, feel free to call me out! I wouldn't mind pounding on some of you out there and vice versa, I can only assume. My gamertag is Franchise2.

- We asked via our Twitter page about Joseph Agbeko's chances against Vic Darchinyan this weekend. Like me, I see that some of you out there feel he's a pretty live underdog. Should be a fun fight.

- Getting back to the issue of weight, should Mike Tyson indeed fight in December, anyone want to bet that he won't come in at under 230 pounds?

Till next time, see you at the fights!

Source