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ABAP aims for more qualifiers
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 04 May 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? Two boxers have so far qualified for the Rio Olympics and ABAP executive director Ed Picson said yesterday the goal remains to send a team of six with two more tournaments set before the cast of 250 men and 36 women is finalized.
Lightflyweight Rogen Ladon and lightweight Ch Read Full Story >>>'Canelo' Alvarez: From popsicle salesman to world champion
By Salvador Rodríguez, ESPN.com, Wed, 04 May 2016
MEXICO CITY -- Long before he became a famous fighter and overcame his first major challenges in boxing, Saul "Canelo" ?lvarez made history, alongside his brothers. On the night of June 28, 2008, in Zapopan, Jalisco, Canelo and his six brothers (Rigoberto, Ram?n, Ricardo, V?ctor, Gonzalo and Daniel) Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan: Floyd Mayweather is a bit bitter ? this used to be his day
By Kevin Mitchell, theguardian.com, Wed, 04 May 2016
From his palatial suite on the 60th floor of the Mandalay Bay, Amir Khan can see his own face half a mile away, blown up to Hollywood proportions at the other great boxing casino in this town, the MGM Grand. He likes the view. Who wouldn?t?
For 12 mega-fights in a row, the face that dressed up th Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE Amir Khan on Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin and Floyd Mayweather
By Matt Christie , BoxingNews, Wed, 04 May 2016
This fight was a shock to almost everyone. How did it come about?
Canelo?s a tough guy and not many people want to face him, and when the name was offered to me I said ?yes? straight away. I spoke to Oscar [De La Hoya] a couple of weeks before it was announced, and he said, ?Do you want the figh Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan: Floyd Mayweather only talking about comeback because he is ?bitter?
The Sun, Wed, 04 May 2016
AMIR KHAN claims Floyd Mayweather is making noise about returning because he is ?bitter? the spotlight is no longer on him.
Mayweather, 39, retired with an unblemished 49-fight record after defeating Andre Berto on points last September.
With attention now on Khan?s clash with WBC world midd Read Full Story >>> Danny Garcia: Canelo doesn't need to fight Golovkin
By Fraser Coffeen , Bloody Elbow, Wed, 04 May 2016
his Saturday night, Canelo Alvarez takes on Amir Khan on HBO. And for the second HBO show in a row, one of the major talking points of the fight is a possible Canelo vs. Gennady Golovkin superfight. That one is quickly rising to the top as THE match-up fight fans want to see, but it's not clear when Read Full Story >>> Arum planning 'Hands Across the Border' PPV card
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 04 May 2016
When Top Rank promoter Bob Arum filled out the pay-per-view undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley III on April 9 he dubbed it the ?No Trump? undercard because it included three of the best Mexican fighters in his stable, Gilberto ?Zurdo? Ramirez, Oscar Valdez and Mexican-American Jose Ramirez, Read Full Story >>> A year later, could Mayweather and Pacquiao do it again?
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, Las Vegas Sun, Tue, 03 May 2016
They met a year ago this week in a fight that was the richest ever, even if it disappointed most of the millions who watched it.
Now there are rumblings, however slight, that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao might be persuaded to do it again.
"I would say there is a possibility a rematc Read Full Story >>> Anniversary of Mayweather-Pacquiao fight coincides with comeback talk
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Tue, 03 May 2016
An anniversary can be cause for looking back to fond memories, which for those who profited from the May 2, 2015, Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight would be the $600-million plus grossed by the event and the record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys that generated $437 million in sales.
After Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: Mayweather needs to fight trice to make half of Pacquiao revenue
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Tue, 03 May 2016
If Floyd Mayweather is indeed coming out of retirement to pursue his stalled boxing career and to replenish his dwindling purse, he needs to fight at least three times to make at least 50 percent of 4.6 million buys he and Manny Pacquiao made last year.
Mayweather, who announced his retirement Read Full Story >>> Slot reserved for Pacquiao in PH boxing team
By June Navarro, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 03 May 2016
There?s a spot reserved for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao in the Philippine boxing team.
?It?s really up to him if he?s willing to join us,? boxing coach Boy Velasco said in Filipino during Tuesday?s Philippine Sportswriters Association forum at Shakey?s Malate.
The International Boxing A Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter: 'Wouldn?t Be Surprised' If Khan Upsets Canelo
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
NEW YORK ? Shawn Porter doesn?t view the Canelo Alvarez-Amir Khan fight as the mismatch many consider it.
The former IBF welterweight champion ?wouldn?t be surprised? if Khan pulled off an upset Saturday night in their HBO Pay-Per-View main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Khan (31-3, 19 KOs Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan insists he?s ?not interested? in fighting Floyd Mayweather
theguardian.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
Amir Khan has insisted he would not be interested in fighting Floyd Mayweather if the American makes his expected return from retirement, even if he defeats Sa?l ?lvarez to win the WBC middleweight title.
He challenges Mexico?s defending champion ?Canelo? ?lvarez on Saturday at Las Vegas?s new T- Read Full Story >>> FARENAS GETS NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM
By Wendell Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In an effort to resuscitate a career that seemed not going anywhere lately, Filipino fighter Michael Farenas has signed a contract with a new management team composed of Germaine Gillies and Bill Halkias.
Read Full Story >>> LEICESTER CITY PROVES FAIRY TALES CAN COME TRUE BY WINNING ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
After being on the verge of elimination last season, lowly Leicester City has proven that fairy tales can come true as the team scored one of the most amazing comebacks in sport to win the
coveted English Premier League Champio Read Full Story >>> WBC admits ref errors but Petalcorin-Kimweri decision stands
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Tue, 03 May 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? The World Boxing Council admitted the referee made mistakes in his officiating during the Randy Petalcorin vs Omari Kimweri fight, but said the result will remain even after a review of the controversial bout.
The fight, which took place April 15 in Melbourne, Australia, sp Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya: Golovkin Didn't Want Lara - And Canelo Beat Him!
By Elisinio Castillo, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya says WBC middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs) is not ducking any fighter and took on all challenges in his young 25-year-old career.
This Saturday night, Canelo will defend his title against Amir Khan at a catch-weight of 155 Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: Amir Khan is sometimes too brave for his own good
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 03 May 2016
On Amir Khan getting the fight
"It's long overdue. Amir Khan has been waiting for a big fight his entire career. He deserves a mega fight and it's finally gonna happen May 7th. Look, Manny Pacquiao didn't want to fight him. Floyd Mayweather didn't want to fight Amir Khan. So now he's fighting the Read Full Story >>> WBC NAMES PETALCORIN MANDATORY CHALLENGER TO WBC LT. FLYWEIGHT SILVER CHAMPION RICARDO PEREZ
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
Petalcorin.
World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman has informed The Standard that Filipino southpaw Randy ?Razor? Petalcorin who lost a hugely controversial split decision to Australia-based Tanzanian O Read Full Story >>> Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz Ordered to Begin Negotiating Guzman vs. Wake Fight for Vacant IBF Super Bantamweight Championship
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 May 2016
Sampson Boxing Fighters Score Four Impressive KOs in One Weekend
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has been given the go-ahead to begin negotiating a world-title fight between his fighter, explosive KO punching Dominican Jonathan Guzman, and the promoters for Japan's Shingo Wake.
As per their rules Read Full Story >>>
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