Prior to the fight, Pacquiao's team demanded to the Texas officials to test Margarito for banned substances after a weight loss supplement, reportedly Hydroxycut, was found in his locker. It was stated that the officials would undergo testing for both boxers after the fight. In the fight, Pacquiao defeated Margarito via unanimous decision, using his superior handspeed and movement to win his eighth world title in as many divisions. In the penultimate round, Pacquiao implored referee Laurence Cole several times to stop the fight as Margarito had a swollen face and a large cut beneath the right eye, but the referee let the fight continue. Margarito had to be taken directly to the hospital after the fight, where it was discovered his orbital bone had been fractured; he had to undergo surgery.
There many kinds of defensive techniques you may have heard of out there, some fancier than others. The first thing a beginner boxer needs to learn is how to block. Blocking is the easiest way to stay in punching range without getting hurt. And for beginners, blocking is the safest way because it closes off the punching angles. Once you’ve mastered blocking, then you can move on to the more advanced stuff like parrying, rolling, and slipping. The main benefits of more advanced defense techniques is that they allow you to defend yourself without using your hands, this way your hands are free to punch back!
Separation into different groups ensures a fighter who weighs less doesn’t go up against one who weighs nearly twice as much. It also keeps the focus on skill, technique, and performance rather than size and stature.
Two, Ryan Garcia hasn’t fought since January, when he stopped Luke Campbell. He stepped away from the sport to deal with mental health issues and then had surgery on his wrist. It’s difficult to determine where he currently fits in.
SP or Orthodox Hi,I have been debating whether to change stances for a long time now. When I first learned to box, I practiced my punches from both stances. However, when I first started sparring for some reason I just naturally wanted to stay in a southpaw stance. As I got more comfortable sparring as a southpaw I switched completely, training everything as a southpaw. I am, however, right handed and I suffer from that unique quality of having a stronger left hand. For some reason in the southpaw stance my footwork tends to be smoother as well as head movement. Although I have noticed that some punches can feel somewhat awkward when I spar with someone of equal or greater reach, probably due to the fact that southpaws usually have to commit more because of the foot placement of both fighters. I have a strong and accurate straight left and right hook. I recently started trying to convert myself after criticism from sparring partners and other boxers. I tend to do fairly well as an orthodox while sparring, however, I have a tendency to want to switch stances. I have heard all the negativity about southpaws and I am wondering if I should completely convert myself or further develop my southpaw stance.
In early May 2023, Orange County Superior Court ruled the lawsuit in favor of Paradigm Sports Management, ordering Pacquiao to pay $5.1 million plus at least $2 million in attorney fees, both with 10 percent annual interest. In August 2024, the verdict was overturned and vacated. The court found evidence, that when signing the contract to represent Pacquiao, Audie Attar did not hold a management license, which is required under California law.
One step above is the super middleweight class, where fighters such as Joe Calzaghe and Andre Ward have demonstrated exceptional technique and resilience. In recent years, thrilling contests like the World Boxing Super Series have highlighted the depth of talent in this division.
8. Royota Murata (13-1) Murata, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist for Japan, faced France's Hassan N'Dam for a vacant secondary title on May 20 in a major fight in Japan. Murata dropped N'Dam with a clean right hand in the fourth round and dominated the fight yet came up on the wrong side of a horrible split decision that ranks as one of the biggest scoring travesties in recent years. He won the fight and got absolutely robbed. They met again in Tokyo on Oct. 22 and Murata battered N'Dam into a seventh-round knockout to claim the belt. Murata will make his first defense in the spring in Japan, and if all goes well, the plan is for him to defend against Esquiva Falcao (19-0) in Las Vegas on a Top Rank ESPN card in a rematch of the very close Olympic final. Next: TBA
This division is the most talented of all the weight classes in boxing division between lightweight and middleweight. There is growing excitement for a potential showdown between lightweight undisputed champion Devin Haney and Prograis, the talented southpaw. Haney, known for his strategic brilliance, lightning-fast hand speed, and center-of-the-ring dominance, eagerly seeks a colossal showdown with Prograis, whose aggressive boxing style is complemented by his exceptional technical skills and dynamic upper-body movement. This matchup, planned for early November, would showcase intelligent pressure with one-punch power against a clever, sharp, tactical, master fleet-footed boxer in Haney.
There many kinds of defensive techniques you may have heard of out there, some fancier than others. The first thing a beginner boxer needs to learn is how to block. Blocking is the easiest way to stay in punching range without getting hurt. And for beginners, blocking is the safest way because it closes off the punching angles. Once you’ve mastered blocking, then you can move on to the more advanced stuff like parrying, rolling, and slipping. The main benefits of more advanced defense techniques is that they allow you to defend yourself without using your hands, this way your hands are free to punch back!
Separation into different groups ensures a fighter who weighs less doesn’t go up against one who weighs nearly twice as much. It also keeps the focus on skill, technique, and performance rather than size and stature.Two, Ryan Garcia hasn’t fought since January, when he stopped Luke Campbell. He stepped away from the sport to deal with mental health issues and then had surgery on his wrist. It’s difficult to determine where he currently fits in.
SP or Orthodox Hi,I have been debating whether to change stances for a long time now. When I first learned to box, I practiced my punches from both stances. However, when I first started sparring for some reason I just naturally wanted to stay in a southpaw stance. As I got more comfortable sparring as a southpaw I switched completely, training everything as a southpaw. I am, however, right handed and I suffer from that unique quality of having a stronger left hand. For some reason in the southpaw stance my footwork tends to be smoother as well as head movement. Although I have noticed that some punches can feel somewhat awkward when I spar with someone of equal or greater reach, probably due to the fact that southpaws usually have to commit more because of the foot placement of both fighters. I have a strong and accurate straight left and right hook. I recently started trying to convert myself after criticism from sparring partners and other boxers. I tend to do fairly well as an orthodox while sparring, however, I have a tendency to want to switch stances. I have heard all the negativity about southpaws and I am wondering if I should completely convert myself or further develop my southpaw stance.
In early May 2023, Orange County Superior Court ruled the lawsuit in favor of Paradigm Sports Management, ordering Pacquiao to pay $5.1 million plus at least $2 million in attorney fees, both with 10 percent annual interest. In August 2024, the verdict was overturned and vacated. The court found evidence, that when signing the contract to represent Pacquiao, Audie Attar did not hold a management license, which is required under California law.
One step above is the super middleweight class, where fighters such as Joe Calzaghe and Andre Ward have demonstrated exceptional technique and resilience. In recent years, thrilling contests like the World Boxing Super Series have highlighted the depth of talent in this division.
8. Royota Murata (13-1) Murata, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist for Japan, faced France's Hassan N'Dam for a vacant secondary title on May 20 in a major fight in Japan. Murata dropped N'Dam with a clean right hand in the fourth round and dominated the fight yet came up on the wrong side of a horrible split decision that ranks as one of the biggest scoring travesties in recent years. He won the fight and got absolutely robbed. They met again in Tokyo on Oct. 22 and Murata battered N'Dam into a seventh-round knockout to claim the belt. Murata will make his first defense in the spring in Japan, and if all goes well, the plan is for him to defend against Esquiva Falcao (19-0) in Las Vegas on a Top Rank ESPN card in a rematch of the very close Olympic final. Next: TBA
This division is the most talented of all the weight classes in boxing division between lightweight and middleweight. There is growing excitement for a potential showdown between lightweight undisputed champion Devin Haney and Prograis, the talented southpaw. Haney, known for his strategic brilliance, lightning-fast hand speed, and center-of-the-ring dominance, eagerly seeks a colossal showdown with Prograis, whose aggressive boxing style is complemented by his exceptional technical skills and dynamic upper-body movement. This matchup, planned for early November, would showcase intelligent pressure with one-punch power against a clever, sharp, tactical, master fleet-footed boxer in Haney.
