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PACQUIAO EXUDES CONFIDENCE HE?S GOING TO BEAT MAYWEATHER
Boxing Mirror, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
The pride of the Philippines, eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao,cheered on by a huge crowd
of supporters at a fan?s rally arranged at the last minute by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum in an obvious protest
against the partiality of the MGM Grand towards undefeated pound for pound No.1 Fl Read Full Story >>>Matthew Aguilar: Mayweather, Pacquiao reps spar at press conference
By Matthew Aguilar, El Paso Times, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
LAS VEGAS ? After six years of bad blood, endless bouts of contentious negotiations, accusations of drug use and out-of-court settlements for defamation, the air was thick with tension at Wednesday's final press conference.
Only, the animosity wasn't between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao motivated as underdog versus Floyd Mayweather
By Andrew L. John, The Desert Sun, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
In a U-shaped Hollywood shopping outlet near Santa Monica Boulevard, close to a Stop & Shop convenient store and a dilapidated Laundromat, you?ll find the training grounds for a man who will earn a nine-figure payday Saturday in Las Vegas.
The modest gym contains two boxing rings, a tiny one-pers Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao tested at least 8 times by USADA in last 7 weeks
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has been randomly tested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) at least eight times in the last seven weeks since he and Floyd Mayweather agreed to take part in the USADA testing program.
In the statement posted on his Facebook page, boxing en Read Full Story >>> Future of boxing depends on Mayweather-Pacquiao, says Oscar De La Hoya
By Mark Whicker, L.A. Daily News, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
When Oscar De La Hoya heard the final bell, he hugged Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Then he saw Floyd Sr, smiling at him.
?He told me I won,? De La Hoya said.
It was May of 2007. Boxing, which has alternately dined on chateaubriand and Alpo for many decades, was facing one last apotheosis. De La Hoy Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather?s nerves add to drama surrounding Manny Pacquiao showdown
By Kevin Mitchell, The Guardian, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
In the days before the explosion that nobody can avoid, nerves here are a little frayed but, surprisingly, they are more obvious in the man favoured to prevail on Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather. There are signs ? infinitesimal ones open to misinterpretation, admittedly ? that the unbeaten WBC and Read Full Story >>> Arum Reacts To Mayweather on Pacquiao/Haymon
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, laughed off the recent statements that were made by Floyd Mayweather Jr., who said Manny Pacquiao would be making a lot more money if he would've retained the services of manager/adviser Al Haymon [who works with Mayweather and at least 160 other figh Read Full Story >>> As fight approaches, Mayweather Jr. remains calm, collected, confident
By Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
The wind began blowing something fierce, and a light rain fell and the tent that protected Floyd Mayweather Jr. and assembled media flapped back and forth.
A bolt of lightening flashed outside.
It was then that one of the beefy enablers suggested it might be safer if Mayweather end his news co Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao: MGM Grand fight by the numbers
The Daily Telegraph, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Living up to his nickname, Floyd ?Money? Mayweather is set to make an eye-watering amount of cash this weekend as will his opponent Manny Pacquiao.
Such is the interest and value of this super fight, experts say they are unable to predict the final revenues that will be made.
We look at some Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr 8CN Exclusive: "Someone's Getting Knocked Out!" Roy Talks Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao and More!
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
The Legend stopped by the 8CountNews Podcast tonight. He needs no introduction. Roy breaks down the Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao fight. He won't give a prediction as to who will win, but he did predict this, someone is getting knocked out!
Roy Jones Jr says there's gonna be a knockout Saturday night. Read Full Story >>> Beating Marquez in 2009 put Mayweather back on top
By Colin Seymour, Examiner.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
When Manny Pacquiao defeated Oscar De La Hoya in late 2008, he ascended to No. 1 in the pound-for-pound ratings, a position Floyd Mayweather had abdicated a few months earlier following his December 2007 victory over Ricky Hatton.
Mayweather would have us believe he never fell off the No. 1 perch Read Full Story >>> Why men like to watch men fight
By Sam de Brito, The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
On Sunday, much of the male world will pause to observe, acknowledge or else consciously abstain from the spectacle of the latest "Fight of the Century" ? Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.
Whatever your take on Mayweather ? and there's little doubt he's a grub and serial domestic ab Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's appeal helps spare woman from execution
By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
How powerful is Manny Pacquiao? Floyd Mayweather Jr. will find out Saturday, but the Filipino boxer already scored one massive victory this week when he saved a life, halting the execution of a 30-year-old Filipina in Indonesia, according to Reuters and other news services.
lRelated In boxing or Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather Predictions: Ricky Hatton Expects Filipino Boxer To Lose; Mayweather, Sr. Says Son Will KO People's Champ
Youth Health, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will finally take each other on for the much-awaited fight of the century on Saturday. It is even considered as the richest fight in the history of boxing bouts in Las Vegas.
With a live gate of over $75 million and an estimated pay-per-view revenue to be Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather diary: Cold reality setting in on Day 2
By Mitch Abramson, New York Daily News, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
There are supposed to be many benefits of taking a cold shower, but I can't think of any.
The day of the final press conference on Wednesday started without any warm water in my shower. The result was the most painful, yelling-induced rinse-off possible. If you were outside of my hotel, you woul Read Full Story >>> Celebrities who were desperate to see Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao do battle
By Tom Decent, The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Not only is the Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight on Saturday (Sunday afternoon AEST) one of the most anticipated in the sport's history - it was arguably the most difficult to organise.
Organising such a fight while pleasing all parties involved is a logistical nightmare, however, there Read Full Story >>> Light undercard may mean Mayweather-Pacquiao broadcast could be a drag
By Joe Garza , Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
LAS VEGAS ? There is no denying the excitement over the long-awaited Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight, which takes place Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The city is abuzz, lines of people are everywhere and the locals are already dreading the madness that will certainly ensue on figh Read Full Story >>> Guerrero, a past Mayweather-foe, says reach is key to fight
By Vic Tafur, SFGate.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) and Manny Pacquiao mugged for the press conference on Wednesday. They?ll square off on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Saturday?s much-anticipated, long-doubted fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao not only will shatter pay-per-view records, at $100 a househo Read Full Story >>> Strip Scribbles: Mayweather Jr.-Pacquiao tickets; Pamela Anderson?s $1M divorce?
By Robin Leach, Las Vegas Sun, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
I?ve just discovered where the last 20 available tickets for sale for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena can be purchased. Nightlife guru Joe Vargas has the details at InstaVegas.com.
The seats are in upper-level Section 204 and priced at $6,500 each. Their Read Full Story >>> LINGERING QUESTIONS FOR THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
By Anthony Quilon, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Las Vegas ? Despite its myriad of problems, many of which are self-inflicted, boxing is akin to a proverbial cork bobbing in a beautifully angry ocean: Regardless of how many times a strong wave threatens to sink it, the Read Full Story >>>
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