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Sergey Kovalev, Andre Ward Set To Square Off In Biggest Fight Of 2016
By Benjamin G. Defensor, CBS New York, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
In two days Sergey ?Krusher? Kovalev and Andre ?S.O.G.? (Son of God) Ward will descend on T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for their mega fight. The HBO pay-per-view bout marks just the third time in boxing history, according to Ring Magazine, that two undefeated fighters ranked in the top five pound-for Read Full Story >>> 10 shares Floyd Mayweather meets with Donald Trump, maintains retirement plans
By Josh Slagter, mlive.com, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Floyd Mayweather was in New York to promote an upcoming fight ? just not his own. He also squeezed in a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.
And it wouldn't be a Wednesday without the UFC and Connor McGregor trying to use his name to make headlines.
? First, while speaking to reporters a Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor calls out 'afraid' Floyd Mayweather again
SkySports.com, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
UFC champion Conor McGregor continues to call out Floyd Mayweather and attempt to lure him into a bout.
The UFC star has long been linked with a clash with retired boxing legend Mayweather (49-0-KO26), who officially brought the curtain down on his career in September 2015 with a points win over Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao expected to join Duterte in BPinoy opening
By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan, Sun.Star Davao, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
AN OFFICIAL of Batang Pinoy 2016 National Championships host Davao del Norte said on Thursday, November 17, there is a big possibility that Senator Manny Pacquiao will also grace the opening rites on November 27 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City.
Davao del Norte prov Read Full Story >>> Donaire slams unfair judges
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Former WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday he was shocked when Jessie Magdaleno won on points in their recent 12-round title fight in Las Vegas and lashed out at certain judges for ruining Read Full Story >>> NBA's Marc Gasol -- I'm Cool With Conor McGregor ... After Swag Walk Celebration (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
TMZ SPORTS -- Memphis Grizzlies star Marc Gasol ain't worried about retribution from Conor McGregor after busting out his swag walk after hitting the go-ahead 3 pointer Wednesday night ... telling TMZ Sports, "We're cool. Read Full Story >>> Kovalev vs Ward: Winner will become the world No 1, says Jamie Moore
By Jamie Moore, SkySports.com, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward go head to head on Saturday night and there is little to choose between them. But Jamie Moore knows one thing ... the winner will be the pound-for-pound king.
Who do you want to win?
I've got to be honest, I don't want either to lose! I am a fan of both fighters, Read Full Story >>> Gamble on Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas pays off for Bob Arum
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum took a bit of a gamble when he struck out on his own to put on the Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas pay-per-view card Nov. 5 without the support of HBO, Pacquiao's longtime broadcaster, which declined to be involved because of its commitment to Saturday's Sergey Kovalev-Andre Read Full Story >>> ABARRA VS. NETTY IN DUBAI NOV.18
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Dubai, UAE ? Filipino expat Larry Abarra will be pitted against Isaac Netty of Ghana this Friday at the Ahdaaf Sports Club in Dubai. This will be Abarra?s second appearance this year after beating Natthapong Sing Read Full Story >>> SALUDAR IS GAB BOXER OF THE MONTH
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Vic Saludar (R).
NEWLY-CROWNED WBO Oriental minimumweight champion Vic ?Vicious? Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato was chosen as the ?Boxer of the Month for October? by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB).
G Read Full Story >>> Kovalev-Ward: A Superb, If Not Capital "S" Super, Fight
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
If you?re a boxing fan, this Saturday is a date that has been circled on the calendar for months.
Two of the three best light heavyweights in the world will lock horns. They sport a combined record of 60-0-1. The former unified and lineal super middleweight king, the last American man to win a Go Read Full Story >>> Kovalev vs. Ward: Sergey Kovalev loves America, but it didn't exactly love him back
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? If Egis Klimas, a Russian fight manager, hadn't taken an amateur fighter named Sergey Kovalev to Kazakstan, Don Turner, a brilliant American trainer of fighters, never would have seen him spar. If that hadn't happened, Turner never would have telephoned Kathy Duva, the CEO of Main Events Read Full Story >>> Trainers for Sergey Kovalev, Andre Ward talk up fight
By Sam Gordon, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Light heavyweight world champion Sergey Kovalev and longtime trainer John David Jackson broke their nine-week training camp and arrived in Las Vegas this week in advance of their megafight against undefeated Andre Ward on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.
Jackson and Virgil Hunter, who has traine Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev Predictions: Experts, Boxers Make Their Picks
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Ever since the Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev fight was announced, it?s been difficult for boxing observers to make a definitive prediction about what will occur Saturday night in Las Vegas on HBO pay-per-view.
The general consensus is this: Kovalev?s power could overwhelm Ward and eventually lead Read Full Story >>> Watch: Mayweather brands Pacquiao 75% chance false, rules out fighting McGregor
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Recent comments in the media regarding a fight with Manny Pacquiao have been branded as untrue by undefeated superstar of the sport, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The 39 year-old, speaking at the Badou Jack v James DeGale press conference on Wednesday, said a statement made by Top Rank boss Bob Arum on th Read Full Story >>> 2 Omega Gym fighters battle for titles
By Calvin Cordova, Cebu Daily News, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
TWO Omega Boxing Gym fighters will be gunning for separate titles next week.
Jerry Castroverde (9W-3L-7 KOs) will fight Russian Shavkat Rakhimov (6W-0L, 4 Kos) for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Youth Intercontinental super featherweight championship on Nov. 18 in DIVS, Ekatirenburg, Read Full Story >>> HBO's Jim Lampley Rips Possible Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Rematch, Says It's 'For-Profit-Only'
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Floyd Mayweather can?t stop giving mixed signals, attending Manny Pacquiao?s win vs. Jessie Vargas last Saturday and then telling reporters Wednesday that he?s still retired, saying ?I?m a promoter. I?m here to help these fighters get to the next level. That?s what it?s about.? But that hasn?t stopp Read Full Story >>> Column: From Russia with love, boxer Kovalev finds his place in US
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, The Daily Courier, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? Sergey Kovalev was knocking out everyone put in front of him when his handlers went to HBO a few years back asking for a coveted spot on one of the network's boxing shows.
Not so fast, the network said.
"You got two problems with this guy," promoter Kathy Duva remembers an HBO exec Read Full Story >>> Cornermen for Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev talk about their light-heavyweight showdown
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Sergey Kovalev?s face of rage and Andre Ward?s calm expression of calculation paint the promotional posters featuring Saturday night?s light-heavyweight title fighters.
Both men are unbeaten and will enter the ring at T Mobile Arena in this pay-per-view showdown with a championship and their leg Read Full Story >>> Kovalev vs. Ward: Expert Picks for the Main Event
BleacherReport.com, Thu, 17 Nov 2016
If you?re a fan, it?s time to sit back and enjoy.
Because when Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward get together this weekend in Las Vegas, it?ll mark one of the rare times on the 2016 boxing calendar where the hyperbole matches the product.
Kovalev?s IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight belts will be Read Full Story >>>
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