Doug Fischer

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Dougie's FAT Friday Mailbag

AGBEKO-PEREZ, MY 2nd BET OF 2009 Alright big D, After my 'bet of the year' going wrong by backing the one-geared Jermain Taylor over Arthur …

Sat, 31 Oct 2009

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Dougie's MASSIVE Monday Mailbag

ADAMEK THE HEAVYWEIGHT Hey Doug, Man do I wish that Tomasz Adamek was a real, full blown heavyweight. The way he kicked Andrew Golota's a__ …

Tue, 27 Oct 2009

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A BREAK FROM MAYWEATHER Hey Doug, I’m sure you’ve had just about enough with Floyd-related emails. But don’t worry, this i…

Fri, 25 Sep 2009

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RING Ratings Update: Does Mayweather deserve his RING rankings?

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s dominating unanimous decision over Juan Manuel Marquez was impressive. I thought the former five-division title…

Wed, 23 Sep 2009

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Dougie's Fat Friday Mailbag

ARREOLA'S CHANCES What up Cuz? Great article on Chris Arreola’s recent media workout. I know there has been a lot of talk regarding Ar…

Sat, 12 Sep 2009

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BIG BRO IS THE MAN Yeah, I agree with your take on Big Bro. I have always backed Vitali Klitschko (not as a fan). Can't say the same for Wla…

Fri, 04 Sep 2009

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Marquez: Mayweather will be harder than Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez's September 19 welterweight challenge to former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not only the biggest event …

Wed, 26 Aug 2009

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Will Pinoy Power exist post-Pacquaio?

Nonito Donaire remembers what it was like for Filipino fighters before Manny Pacquiao emerged as the best fighter in the world and the sport…

Sun, 09 Aug 2009

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Can Darchinyan become Armenia's first boxing star in the U.S.?

Promoter Gary Shaw hit the jackpot in many ways when he signed then-undefeated Vic Darchinyan 3? years ago. In that time span, the diminutiv…

Fri, 10 Jul 2009

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Mosley, not Mayweather, is worthy of fan appreciation

The more I hear Floyd Mayweather?s mouth, the more I appreciate Shane Mosley. It?s not that I don?t appreciate Mayweather at all. I do appre…

Mon, 25 May 2009

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Penalosa might surprise doubters

The fact Juan Manuel Lopez beat Daniel Ponce DeLeon didn't cause a stir within the boxing world; the WBO 122-pound beltholder was tough and …

Sun, 26 Apr 2009

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Donaire and Viloria score impressive KOs in the Philippines

Gerry Penalosa undoubtedly is proud of Nonito Donaire and Brian Viloria, both of whom scored impressive victories in his native Philippines …

Mon, 20 Apr 2009

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Pacquiao and Linares wage gym war at Wild Card

When Michael Moorer returned to the Wild Card Boxing Club to serve as Freddie Roach?s chief assistant trainer two months ago, the retired fo…

Fri, 20 Mar 2009

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Pacquiao begins training camp

After a well-deserved vacation, the Fighter of the Year for 2008 returned to work on Wednesday. Manny Pacquiao, coming off a banner year, re…

Sat, 07 Mar 2009

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Diaz relies on character

Juan Manuel Marquez is considered one of the three best fighters in the world, pound for pound. Juan Diaz is not. Marquez has fought the lik…

Sat, 28 Feb 2009

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Southern California Notebook

There was nothing truly revealing about the open workout Oscar De La Hoya held for the sports media at his mountain-top training camp in Big…

Fri, 14 Nov 2008

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Southern California Notebook

We?re just a little over one month away from the biggest event in the sport, Manny Pacquiao?s curious catchweight challenge to Oscar De La H…

Fri, 07 Nov 2008

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Darchinyan Stops Mijares in Ninth Round to Unify IBF, WBC and WBA 115-Pound Titles

CARSON, Nov. 1 ? At the kick-off press conference for tonight?s three-title 115-pound unification bout, Vic Darchinyan said he would not onl…

Mon, 03 Nov 2008

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Southern California Notebook

One of the most talented boxers in the world and one of the best pound-for-pound punchers in the game were in L.A. this past Monday to hype …

Fri, 17 Oct 2008

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Southern California Notebook

The many duties of fatherhood prevented me from attending the final stop on Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao?s multi-city ?Dream Match? m…

Fri, 10 Oct 2008