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Video: Amir Khan opens up on the Peterson fallout; gives thanks to Mayweather
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
It?s been a whirlwind week thus far for former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan. The Bolton, Lancashire fighter had been training in Los Angeles, California for a schedu Read Full Story >>>Viloria Hopes the Third Time is the Charm
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
The first two title reigns of Brian Viloria both ended on what were his second defenses. This Saturday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Manila, he defends his WBO flyweight crown for- you guessed it- the second time and it comes against an old nemesis, Omar Nino, the Mexican who ended Viloria?s f Read Full Story >>> Missing Manny; Pacquiao a no-show at Wednesday training session in L.A.
By Leighton Ginn, MyDesert.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
HOLLYWOOD ? After a subpar showing in his last fight, Manny Pacquiao had given up many of his vices, turned to God and had a renewed focus in preparation to fight Timothy Bradley, according to trainer Freddie Roach on Wednesday.
Then Pacquiao was a no-show for his afternoon workout at the Wild Ca Read Full Story >>> ?The Ring? Changes The Rules, Further Clouds Title Scene
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
It?s been a little more than a decade since ?The Ring? elected to begin handing out belts to men deemed to have validated their place as the legitimate World Champions of their class. The hope was clearly to add clarity to a title scene in boxing that had become laughable and restore some dignity t Read Full Story >>> EDITORIAL - Pacquiao is not God
The Freeman, Thu, 10 May 2012
The problem with Manny Pacquiao preaching is that, taken by itself, there is nothing anyone can say against a person turning to God and sharing the Good News with others. A person who does so is to be emulated, not criticized.
But the Bible is not the only thing on Pacquiao?s plate. Aside from mi Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao changed priorities after scare
By Mark Whicker, OCRegister.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao is back at Wild Card Gym, about a 15-minute walk south of Hollywood and Vine, through several conflicting worlds.
Again he's in the ring with Freddie Roach, who straps on his Michelin-man protective armor, and the catching mitts.
Manny Pacquiao, left, and Tim Bradl Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan world light-welterweight title rematch off after American Lamont Peterson failed drug test
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Thu, 10 May 2012
The British boxer's US promoter Richard Schaefer revealed earlier this week that Peterson tested positive for a banned steroid, casting doubt on whether the Las Vegas showdown would go ahead as the Nevada State Athletic Commission considered whether to grant him a licence.
Khan took to Twitter j Read Full Story >>> Lamont Peterson's failed drug test demonstrates the costly balancing act event promoters face
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 10 May 2012
There is no person with any decency or sense of fairness who would knowingly advocate allowing a fighter who is using performance-enhancing drugs to compete. The risks are too great.
That's why the movement begun by Floyd Mayweather Jr. to implement random Olympic-style drug testing into combat Read Full Story >>> AMIR KHAN: "THE GUY SHOULD GET BANNED...HE LET ALL THOSE FANS DOWN"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
I really believe the guy should get banned, honestly. He should get banned. If they don't ban him, then he's going to come back and he's going to do that again because he knows he's going to get away with it, and other fighters are going to do the same thing and they'll get away with it as well...I Read Full Story >>> Peterson physician Dr Thompson and Barry Hunter set the record straight
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Thu, 10 May 2012
8CN spoke with Lamont Peterson's physician Dr Thompson, and with coach Barry Hunter and got a complete breakdown and explanation of the medical condition that was discovered concerning Peterson's testosterone level. Dr Thompson explains in detail that he discovered a shockingly low testosterone lev Read Full Story >>> The Week?s Boxing Schedule Featuring Brian Viloria, Omar Nino, Vicente Escobedo And Yhudel Johnson
By Alex McClintock , The Queensberry Rules, Thu, 10 May 2012
Wow, there?s not much going on this Doce de Mayo weekend. Maybe that?s because Doce de Mayo isn?t actually a Mexican holiday, it just means 12th of May in Spanish. What has this got to do with the video above? Or the boxing schedule for that matter? Very little, though that violent video is rather m Read Full Story >>> VILORIA DEDICATES TITLE DEFENSE TO EX WORLD CHAMPION ANDY GANIGAN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
World Boxing Organization flyweight champion Brian Viloria is dedicating his title defense against Mexico?s Omar Nino Romero at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City on Sunday to his close friend and former w Read Full Story >>> KHAN TITLE REMATCH WITH PETERSON IS CALLED OFF
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
Former world junior welterweight champion Amir Khan?s grudge rematch with IBF and WBA champion Lamont Peterson has been called off after Peterson tested positive for banned steroids.
Khan himself confirmed that the fight Read Full Story >>> NBA PLAYOFFS -- Clippers go for 1st round KO in Memphis
By Ryan Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
LOS ANGELES -- With the steady hands of point guard Chris Paul on deck, the LA Clippers have not only stayed afloat in the rough waters of these NBA playoffs, they are thriving it in, leading the Memphis Grizzlies 3-1 in their be Read Full Story >>> VILORIA THE BOXER VS. VILORIA THE ?RELUCTANT? FIGHTER
By Reni M. Valenzuela, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
The skillful boxer named Brian Viloria should run hard through something tougher than techniques which would make him more of a fighter than a boxer.
Without having to lose his kung-fu instinct, the Filipino blood Hawaiian P Read Full Story >>> VICENTE ESCOBEDO MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW AT HOME WITH MAY 12 FIGHT AGAINST JUAN RUIZ
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
"S?LO BOXEO TECATE" TO TELEVISE FROM WOODLAND, CALIF.
LOS ANGELES, May 9 - After making his hometown debut in March with a blistering first round knockout win over Lonnie Smith, top junior lightweight contender Vicente Escobedo will look to keep that momentum going in the same venue on Saturday, Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Talks Mayweather-Cotto, Bradley, Retirement
By Raymundo Dioses, 3MoreRounds.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
So how does the multi-division, multi-title winning Philippine Congressman Manny Pacquiao open up his first day of camp for his next fight?
By besting a personal best record, of course.
On Monday, the Pac Man ran from Griffith Park up the Hollywood Hills to the landmark Hollywood sign, coming Read Full Story >>> Arum Compares Mayweather to Nazi Propaganda Minister
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 10 May 2012
Bob Arum of Top Rank, speaking this week to Las Vegas radio station ESPN 1100, compared Floyd Mayweather Jr. to an infamous Nazi propaganda minister.
Arum said this of the difficulty in negotiating with Mayweather, according to a transcript of the conversation from SportsRadioInterviews.com and a Read Full Story >>> 8CN's speaks with Team Bradley - A confident challenger!
By Sabrina Montez, 8countnews, Thu, 10 May 2012
There are a lot of reasons why Timothy Bradley believes he will dethrone Manny Pacquiao when the two fighters meet on June 9th in Las Vegas.
I had the pleasure of swinging through Bradley?s camp in Indio, California and I can attest that the young champion is tremendous shape and full of confidence Read Full Story >>> 8CN Exclusive: Bob Arum "Peterson did nothing wrong" - - Bob Arum
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Thu, 10 May 2012
8CountNews caught up with Top Rank Head Bob Arum and got to the bottom of things concerning the Lamont Peterson steroid issue. Firstly, Arum makes one thing abundantly clear, Lamont Peterson did not cheat. Barry Hunter did nothing wrong, and this kid (Peterson) was hooked on a technical issue. Arum Read Full Story >>>
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