• Mayweather and Canelo win decisions

    Mayweather and Canelo win decisions

    By Tom Donelson (Boxing Writers Assc.) On Cinco de Mayo, Mexican upcoming star Saul Canelo Alvarez faced Shane Mosley, the old veteran. The first round was a feeling around round as Mosley managed to get off punches a little quicker while Alvarez waited nearly half of the round to throw his first punch.

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    Web Site Tank Top

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  • Eddie Perkins ~ R.I.P.

    Eddie Perkins ~ R.I.P.

    In the fifty years I have been connected to boxing, I have been blessed to have met some wonderful people in the sport and Eddie Perkins is one of those wonderful people. Eddie passed away on the evening of May 10, 2012 at his home surrounded by family; he was 75. I had the esteemed honor to be chosen to be Eddie's presenter when he was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame on October 14, 2006.

Category Archives: Tom Donelson

Cotto gets his Revenge!

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Assc. ) The big event in New York was Miguel Cotto seeking revenge against Antonio Margarito but before the big event there were three undercard fights to whet the fans appetite.  Michael Jones began the early rounds against Sebastian Lujan by easily out boxing his opponent.  Over [...]

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Chavez Defends His Title

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By Tom Donelson (Member of Boxing Writers Assc.) Peter Manfredo, Jr. has never been one of the elite fighters but since his days on The Contenders, he has maintained his popularity and this has allowed him shots at big money fights and even championship bouts.  In the prefight interview, Manfredo, Jr. noted that he was [...]

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Pacquiao vs. Marquez, and HBO fight card

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Assc.)   Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez finished their trilogy Saturday night or have they?  A few observations on the fight begin with the Oscar De La Hoya syndrome.  In 2004, De La Hoya was beginning his promotion for his bout with Bernard Hopkins and the promotional team thought [...]

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Bute and Kirkland Shine!

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Assc.) The Road Warrior Glen Johnson was once again traveling to another fighter’s hometown, this fight being in Quebec City, and in the home country of Canadian hero, Lucian Bute.  The first fight featured undefeated Pier Olivier Cote challenging Jorge Luis Teron in a junior welterweight bout.    Cote decided [...]

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Donarie wins!

Donaire

By Tom Donelson (Member of Boxing Writers Assc.)   Nonito Donarie is on the verge of superstardom and in the original capital of boxing, New York City; he faced the undefeated Argentina fighter Omar Andres Narvaez.  Donarie have beaten some of the better fighters in the lower weight division including Fernando Montiel and the power punching [...]

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Hopkins – Dawson and other HBO fights!

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By Tom Donelson (Member Boxing Writers Assc.) Bernard Hopkins once again decided it was time to teach a young fighter the fine arts of the sweet science. Hopkins goal was to control the pace and fight when he wanted to. Hopkins waited as Dawson moved forward cautiously in the opening moments of the fight. Hopkins [...]

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Klitschko & Gamboa win!

Vitali

 By Tom Donnelson ( Member Boxing Writers Assc. & International Boxing Research Org. )   (Wroclaw, Poland)  The Heavyweight division is the Klitschko’s brothers personal fiefdom and everyone must pay tribute by taking a licking.  Since 2004, no one has even come close to beating the Klitschko’s brothers and this past Saturday fight between Vitali Klitschko and Tomasz [...]

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Can Ortiz Beat Mayweather?

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  By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Association & Internationl Boxing Research Organization ) Can Victor Ortiz beat Floyd Mayweather in their upcoming match? The answer is yes in the sense that any one can win a fight but no one is going to bet on Ortiz. Mayweather is the overwhelming favorite and for good [...]

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Berto Wins!

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By Tom Donelson ( Member of Boxing Writers Association and International Boxing Research Organization ) Andre Berto was scheduled to fight on HBO but not the fight that he expected.  A few months ago, Berto was readied for a possible fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. but it was Victor Ortiz who ended up with the [...]

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Butch Lewis and the Spinks Brothers

Leon Spinks

Leon Spinks and David Martinez ( photo taken: October 15, 2004  ) By Tom Donelson ( Member of the Boxing Writers Association and International Boxing Research Organization ) Butch Lewis was a colorful promoter who learned his trade under Bob Arum and even promoted some of Ali’s fight with Arum but he was the man behind the Spinks [...]

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