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Murren hints MGM?s ties with boxing promoter Arum might be over
By Norm Clarke, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of gaming giant MGM Resorts International, is strongly hinting that his company?s turbulent relationship with boxing promoter Bob Arum might be over.
In a newsletter sent to 62,000 company employees on Wednesday, Murren addressed the 83-year-old promoter?s epic tirade Read Full Story >>>Website Publisher Greg Leon Now CEO of Pascal Promotions
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
He gives hope to print guys, and web guys and Bronx residents.
Greg Leon, publisher of the site Boxing Talk, has done pretty darn well for himself in the last few years, and upped his game a notch higher with word that he is now CEO of light heavyweight Jean Pascal's promotional company. Read Full Story >>>Bernard Hopkins 172.4 pounds, Beibut Shumenov 174.4
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
WASHINGTON ? IBF titleholder Bernard Hopkins weighed 172.4 pounds compared to 174.4 for WBA counterpart Beibut Shumenov on Friday at the Marriot Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao remains No. 2 to Floyd Mayweather in yet another way
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Though he did not knock out Timothy Bradley last week, Manny Pacquiao accomplished just about everything he set out to do when he faced Bradley in a rematch at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
He reclaimed the WBO welterweight title he'd lost to Bradley via dubious split decision on June 9, 2012.
H Read Full Story >>> Prizefight Preview: Hopkins vs. Shumenov
By Matt Knowles, 3MoreRounds.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Welcome back to the Prizefight Preview! In the wake of the outstanding rematch between Pacquiao and Bradley last week, where the grizzled vet returned to form to capture another title, the sweet science has once again become an old man?s game where instincts and conditioning are superior to speed an Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao reclaims belt and elite standing with a win over Bradley
By Rich Mazon , Filipino Reporter, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. climbed the ring of the MGM Grand Garden Arena determined to earn the victory that they wanted badly since this fight was announced.
And with the the bright lights of Las Vegas shining on them and 15,601 enthusiastic fans waiting for their every Read Full Story >>> Doing It The Porter Way
By Victor Salazar, Tha Boxing Voice, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Shawn Porter has come a long way from being a footnote, being known as a Manny Pacquiao?s sparring partner. Porter was on the 1st fight I ever covered for ThaBoxingVoice.com when Bernard Hopkins re-matched Chad Dawson in Atlantic City. He was on the untelevised portion of the card. Fast forward 2 ye Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao raises over P2M for 'Yolanda' survivors
ABS-CBN News, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
MANILA - Filipino boxing superstar and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao on Friday vowed to help rebuild houses in the typhoon-hit areas in Visayas, following his victory over American Timothy Bradley.
Coming off a unanimous decision win and reclaiming his WBO welterweight title in the proc Read Full Story >>> Should Fans Boycott Mayweather-Maidana?
By Dennis Cruz, Boxing Buzz, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
"The only people that can make Floyd Mayweather fight Manny is the public if they boycott the nonsense on May 3rd [Mayweather vs. Maidana]. That's when the fight will happen...That's what the public should do. You want that fight? Tell your readers not to buy it on pay per view and not to buy ticket Read Full Story >>> Guess What, Guys? It?s Okay To Fight On Cable
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
So, which fights are you going to pay a bundle for? Mayweather-Maidana? Cotto-Martinez? Chavez-Golovkin (if it even happens)? Alvarez-Lara?
How about Mayweather?s presumed September bout? Or Pacquiao?s possible November outing? Which one?s are you going to cough up a pile of green to see?
If t Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy outbids Top Rank to promote Russell vs. Lomachenko
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has informed RingTV.com that Golden Boy has outbid Top Rank by a mere $2,500 ? $1,052,500 to 1,050,000 ? for the right to promote Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko in their fight for the organization's vacant featherweight title.
I Read Full Story >>> Lem?s latest: Joe Frazier?s son honors Bernard Hopkins, Golden Boy
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? Former fighter Marvis Frazier presented IBF light heavyweight titleholder Bernard Hopkins and Golden Boy Promotions with plaques on Thursday in appreciation of their role in funding the completion of a Joe Frazier statue that will stand nine feet tall outside of Xfinity Live in Ph Read Full Story >>> Tommy Hearns: ?I knew my legs were tired and they weren?t gonna let me go the distance, so I was trying to stop Hagler!?
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Sat, 19 Apr 2014
This week in boxing marked one of the greatest fights in boxing history. It was 29 years ago that middleweight champion, Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Hearns met in a fight that only lasted 3 rounds, but it left its mark on boxing fans and it is still talked about today.
When I spoke to Tommy Hearns Read Full Story >>> Showtime Tripleheader gives BHOP a chance to add more legend to his longevity
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
The legend of longevity Bernard Hopkins returns to a familiar place of Washington D.C. to once again add more depth to an already legendary career.
Standing in his way of becoming the oldest unified champion is B Read Full Story >>> Malignaggi vs. Porter: Which Shawn "Showtime" Porter will show up against the Magic Man in DC?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
Paulie Malignaggi challenges Shawn Porter for Porter's IBF Welterweight belt that he won off Devon Alexander last December. The inconsistent Porter looked much improved but can he put his skill and strengths together Read Full Story >>> At 49, Hopkins aims to take Shumenov?s WBA belt, solidify spot in history
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
When Bernard Hopkins speaks, it pays to listen.
He doesn?t deal in sound bytes. He?s more like a narrative from a documentary, telling the entire story and telling it with thoughtfulness, insight and the wisdom of a 49-year-old man who has seen and done virtually everything in boxing.
Hopkins, Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Bernard Hopkins' opponent no 'cream puff'
By Keith Idec, NorthJersey.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
Beibut Shumenov is a powerful world champion who has won three of his past four title bouts by knockout. The relatively unknown fighter from Kazakhstan also is 18 1/2 years younger than Bernard Hopkins, who hasn?t recorded a knockout since he stopped Oscar De La Hoya in their middleweight title figh Read Full Story >>> Bernard Hopkins set to defend his legacy at 49
By Bob Velin, USA Today, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
WASHINGTON -- Talking to Bernard Hopkins is like thumbing through a history book.
Except that this book isn't finished. There is at least one more chapter to write, probably more, and Hopkins hopes to put the finishing touches on the latest chapter Saturday night.
That's when the ageless wonde Read Full Story >>> Bad Milk: Bernard Hopkins Vs. Beibut Shumenov Preview And Prediction
By Jeff Pryor, The Queensberry Rules, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
Shortly after Beibut Shumenov was born in Kazakhstan, his aunt made a near fatal mistake and gave the new baby boy bad milk. The toddler turned blue, leaving his poor dad to rush him to the doctor. As Shumenov said recently, he is lucky to be alive after this kiddy calamity.
At just about the sam Read Full Story >>> Manny wants to talk to Floyd
By Agence France Press, China Daily, Fri, 18 Apr 2014
Manny Pacquiao, who avenged his loss to Timothy Bradley in convincing style last week, says he is ready any time to negotiate the bout with Floyd Mayweather that fight fans have been craving for years.
"The line is open 24 hours, seven days a week," the Filipino icon said after his 12-round unan Read Full Story >>>
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