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Arizona Boxing News & Notes with Don Smith: Premiere Critique, Lively Conference, Boxing News
By Don Smith, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Boxing Fans,
Local NBC Television affiliate KPNX (Channel 12 in Phoenix) aired a brief story on 18 year old local boxer David Benavidez (8-0) following the much ballyhooed NBC presentation of the Inaugural premiere of Read Full Story >>>WEIGHTS FROM QUEBEC: KOVALEV - 174.2 LBS., PASCAL - 175 LBS.
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Sergey Kovalev (26-0-1, 23KO) of Chelyabinsk, Russia steeped the scales at 174.2 lbs while his challenger Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17KO) of Laval, Quebec City, Canada came in at 175 lbs. during the Friday's official weighin. Read Full Story >>> Commentary: Just 2 men who beat people up for a living
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, USA Today, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. were both exceptionally well dressed for their appearance together in Los Angeles, not terribly surprising given the number of cameras focused on them.
Exceptionally well behaved, too, which was also no surprise. No need for trash talk when the $1,500 seats Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s legacy hinges on Pacquiao superfight
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr. may go down in history as the smartest boxer, both inside and outside of the ring. He has manipulated his foes and rivals with equal aptitude at the negotiating table and on fight night.
Since turning professional 19 years ago, he has been the quintessential winner in boxing. Read Full Story >>> Everybody Pays: Sergey Kovalev-Jean Pascal Preview
By Carlos Acevedo, The Cruelest Sport, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
In boxing, there is safe Twitter courage and then there is its grimy opposite: the wraps-shoes-trunks-cup-gloves-mouthpiece type of courage. When Sergey Kovalev hits the road to face tough Jean Pascal for a panoply of light heavyweight baubles tomorrow night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, C Read Full Story >>> Donnie Nietes and Nonito Donaire to invade Philippine Capital
By Owen Lagula, 8countnews, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Longest reigning Filipino World Champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes and five-division World Champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire will highlight the double main event of ALA Boxing Promotion's "Pinoy Pride 30". Expected to take place this coming March 28 "Pinoy Pride 30, D-Day", also features unde Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales Tells Floyd Sr. Sorry Not Sorry for Picking Pacquiao
By Mario Mungia, Tha Boxing Voice, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
It was reported yesterday that legendary Mexican fighter Erik Morales was picking Manny Pacquiao over Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the May 2nd mega-fight taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Technically, I never saw one video of Morales making a literal pick, although respected outlets lik Read Full Story >>> ALEX ARIZA REACTS TO BEING CALLED "THE KEY" TO PACQUIAO'S SUCCESS: "WE'RE LOOKING TO DO THE SAME WITH FLOYD"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
"One on one, he's always given me that kind of credit and that kind of confidence and the appreciation, but to hear him say it in such a huge forum like that, it's surreal...I have to give thanks and credit to my team, especially Teri Tom, who started that whole battle of moving Manny through those Read Full Story >>> Ex-heavyweight champ Mike Tyson's advice to aspiring boxers: 'Go to MMA'
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has seen the good, the bad and the ugly from boxing. His talent helped him escape the projects in New York and earned him hundreds of millions of dollars.
He squandered much of his money, but was also swindled out of much of it.
He appeared as Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Purse Exceeds NFL Team Salary Cap
By Ivan G. Goldman, Boxing Insider, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
The welterweight showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather was like a property on Park Avenue that the owners held on to for years. Finally, with its value bid up to astronomical heights, they?re cashing in.
How much is the fight worth now? A hint came this week in the spectacle?s only Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: Why Mayweather could make his battle with Pacquiao boring to watch
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
In his desire to remain unbeaten in his pro career, Floyd Mayweather could make the Pacquiao fight boring to watch to the detriment of millions of fans who will be watching on worldwide television and those who will watch the fight live at the MGM Grand.
While Manny Pacquiao has promised his f Read Full Story >>> The Important Part Of Floyd Mayweather Jr Manny Pacquiao Fight According To Pretty Boy Himself
By Evelyn Hammond, Franchise Herald, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
The first and only press conference for the Floyd Mayweather Jr - Manny Pacquiao fight took place in Los Angeles last night with both camps seeing each other face-to-face in a strange light atmosphere. Manny walked to the stage first wearing his sunny smile. Pretty Boy came next, emotion less and se Read Full Story >>> Why Pacquiao versus Mayweather is a guaranteed blockbuster
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
LOS ANGELES -- With an immaculate 47-0 slate, Floyd Mayweather is unbeaten atop the ring. As a showman outside the ropes, he is arguably unmatched.
The man who boldly calls himself "Money" was good as cash during the Read Full Story >>> Why Pacquiao versus Mayweather is a guaranteed blockbuster
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
LOS ANGELES -- With an immaculate 47-0 slate, Floyd Mayweather is unbeaten atop the ring. As a showman outside the ropes, he is arguably unmatched.
The man who boldly calls himself "Money" was good as cash during the Read Full Story >>> Silverman: Floyd?s Head Games Simply Won?t Work Against Savvy, Skilled Pacquiao
By Steve Silverman, CBS New York, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
If you don?t think the battle between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has already started, you haven?t been paying attention.
Floyd started fighting as the negotiations for this epic confrontation got hammered out, and everything has gone in his favor. That?s probably why this fight has been Read Full Story >>> Floyd?s not invincible ? Roach
By Nick Giongco, Tempo, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
LOS ANGELES ? Despite his pristine 47-0 record, Floyd Mayweather ?is not invincible,? according Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach.
Pacquiao is facing Mayweather on May 2 in Las Vegas and Roach believes the US fighter managed to remain undefeated because he ?chose and pick fights.?
?He ducked Read Full Story >>> Mayweather: Can see in Pacquiao's eyes that he's worried
By Sean Wagner-McGough, CBS Sports, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
For just about a minute, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao stood no more than three feet apart. Their eyes locked for the duration of that minute. And in those moments, during that staredown, Mayweather apparently saw something in Pacquiao's eyes -- something he could exploit.
"I see it in Read Full Story >>> NBA Recap: Irving Explodes for 57, As Cavs Rally to Beat Spurs 128-125 in Overtime
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas - All Star Kyrie Irving exploded for a career high 57 points on 20 for 32 field goal shooting and a perfect 7 for 7 from the rainbow territory to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers in a come-from-beh Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Pacquiao: USADA to drug test both; four-year ban if dirty
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has been retained to supervise rigorous drug testing for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight, leaving each exposed to serious repercussions if either is found to be using performance-enhancing drugs.
USADA Chief Executive Travis Tygart told the Los Angeles Ti Read Full Story >>> MAY-PAC: ?HIGHEST-GROSSING? DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN ?BIGGEST? OR ?BEST?
By Bernard Fernandez, The Sweet Science, Sat, 14 Mar 2015
There are many ways to keep score, but in today?s bottom-line world, whoever racks up the most cash often is presumed to be the winner. And when you?re talking about a boxing match whose principal revenue-producer?s nickname is ?Money,? it?s only natural that the magnitude of the financial bonanza i Read Full Story >>>
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