Floyd Mayweather recently defeated Victor Ortiz in a fourth round knockout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Of course, the world is greatly anticipating a Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight in the near future. Speculation is rampant on this topic and it may ultimately create a frenzy that could create a record pay day for both, no matter who wins. During the … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather: Similar People
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Mayweather and Pacquiao to fight in Fall, but not vs. Each Other
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will be entering the ring later in 2011, but it won’t be against each other. The undefeated Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) recently announced on Twitter that he’s going to be taking on WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) on Sept. 17, which is Mexican Independence Day weekend. Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KOs) on the other hand, … [Read more...] about Mayweather and Pacquiao to fight in Fall, but not vs. Each Other
How to Make Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather a Reality
Floyd Mayweather either lives in the perfect town for him, or he lives in the worst. He is a train wreck who cannot stay out of his own way and Las Vegas provides a perfect playground for his proclivities. If he’s not allegedly running someone off the road in Chinatown, he's spending his time fighting his homeowner’s association in Southern Highlands-with the possibility of … [Read more...] about How to Make Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather a Reality
Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?
Sports fans have argued for years over which specific sport pays its players the highest wages. That debate has been put to rest somewhat in the internet age as annual reports are typically released showing who makes exactly how much money. A new report was released in mid-April by sporting Intelligence and there may be a few surprises to some people. According to the … [Read more...] about Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?
Matsui and Pacquiao: Victories for Asian Athleticism
By Ann Binlot Growing up as a child of Asian immigrants in California, I wasn't exactly encouraged to be an athlete. When I was young, my father enrolled me in piano lessons instead of having me join a t-ball or soccer team. Most of the Asians that did play sports during my high school years stuck with activities like tennis or badminton instead of football, wrestling … [Read more...] about Matsui and Pacquiao: Victories for Asian Athleticism
