Fightnews.com caught up with promoter Gary Shaw to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, Shaw ripped into Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and called for the WBO to drop Oscar De La Hoya from the #1 spot in the WBO rankings.
Fightnews.com caught up with Mexican ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "The Baby-Faced Assassin" spoke about becoming the WBO's mandatory lightweight title challenger as well as giving us his take on the "Dream Match" between his former business partner Oscar De La Hoya and former opponent Manny Pacquiao.
Although his December 6 "Dream Match" against Manny Pacquiao is still 3 weeks away, Oscar De La Hoya says he is already two pounds under the contract weight. Oscar said yesterday that the fight is personal due to Pacman betraying him on a promotional deal. The Golden Boy added that he would be "extremely disappointed" if he doesn't knock out the Pacman. "It would be a total disaster," he stated. Hear it in his own words:
Fightnews.com caught up with famed "Fair But Firm" referee Joe Cortez to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, he spoke about the controversial June 28 fight between Humberto Soto and Francisco Lorenzo in Las Vegas.
Fightnews.com caught up with famed boxing executive Brad Jacobs of Star Boxing to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jacobs, the man behind the old USA Tuesday Night Fights, spoke about the future of boxing television as well as Star Boxing fighters Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis, Delvin Rodriguez and 2008 Olympian Demetrius Andrade.
Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao spoke about his upcoming "Dream Match" with Oscar De La Hoya. Manny covered a lot of ground, speaking about moving up in weight, Oscar's feud with trainer Freddie Roach, whether the bout is personal and Oscar's KO prediction.
Fightnews.com caught up with WBO Executive Director Mark Reels to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Reels spoke about the importance of regional titles and addressed the question "Aren't there too many titles?"
Fightnews.com caught up with WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, he revealed that Top Rank and Sports Network have reached a deal to match Miguel Cotto and Michael Jennings for the vacant WBO welterweight championship.
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Conversation with WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel - Part 2
Fightnews.com caught up with WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, he revealed that Top Rank and Sports Network have reached a deal to match Miguel Cotto and Michael Jennings for the vacant WBO welterweight championship.
Fightnews.com caught up with top boxing executive Dietmar Poszwa from German promotional powerhouse Universum during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, Poszwa spoke about the possibility of a Felix Sturm vs Arthur Abraham showdown as well as the three huge "Universum Champions Night" promotions in November.
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