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Muhummad Ali: "I will miss my ole friend, Henry Cooper"
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 02 May 2011
Muhammad Ali last night paid tribute to ?my friend, Henry Cooper.? The British sporting legend, Sir Henry, passed away aged 76, on Sunday.
A statement was released by Ali, here in the United States, which read: ?I am at a loss for words over the death of my friend, Henry Cooper,? Ali said in a Read Full Story >>>Marquez Wants Interim-Bout Before Pacquiao Clash
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Citing inactivity fears, WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has told reporters that he would prefer to take an interim-fight, if possible, in "July or August" and then face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in October or November. Marquez is already training in Mexico with Nacho Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao?s Style Takes Inspiration From Bruce Lee
By Greg Bishop, The New York Times, Mon, 02 May 2011
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. ? The boxing genius of Manny Pacquiao includes feet that belong in ?Riverdance,? calves the size of grapefruits and deceptive power generated from his core. His movement is unorthodox, scattered and perpetual, as if designed by a jazz musician. He creates angles unlike any other fi Read Full Story >>> Tim Bradley in need of unification bout more than Amir Khan
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Although it would unify three of the four major light welterweight world titles, the proposed unification bout between WBA champion Amir Khan and WBO/WBC champion Tim Bradley Read Full Story >>> Cash cow Mayweather shows up at Mosley-Pacquiao, returns to pasture
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Let's get ready to mumble.
Let's get ready to stumble.
Which reminds me, capable Jimmy Lennon Jr., whose father was my favorite ring announcer ("King Carlos Palo--MEEE-no!") of all time, is the microphone checker for Showtime in place of HBO's favored Michael Buffer.
Guaranteed to happen in Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Mosley: Much Ado over Nothing?but Money: the State of Big Fights in America
By Alec Kohut, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Get ready, sports fans; the hype machine is all warmed up and this week we will all be treated to endless commercials, infomercials, and fight replays to convince us of the monumental importance Read Full Story >>> Weekend Review: What we can expect from Pacquiao-Mosley
By Michael Rosenthal, RingTV.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
This Weekend Review this week is devoted primarily to the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight on Saturday in Las Vegas because of the magnitude of that fight and the fact no big-name fighters were in action this past weekend.
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Pacquiao victory: The more you think about it Read Full Story >>> Singwancha Teeparith defeats Francisco, becomes new interim WBA champion (Photos)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
PHETCHABURI, Thailand -- Thai super flyweight fighter Tepparith Singwancha clearly defeated Filipino Drian Francisco by unanimous desicion to become the new WBA super flyweight interim world champion on Sunday (May 1s Read Full Story >>> Sabillo stops Echavez in R7 to retain title
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Defending champion Merlito ?Jun-Jun? ?Tiger? Sabillo retained his Philippine minimumweight belt after launching heavy body punches on challenger Roger Echavez, forcing the latter to kiss the canvas in the 45th second of the 7th round. Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's legendary generosity shows no boundaries
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Filipino boxing living legend Manny Pacquiao is known for his philanthropy. From his contributions to cancer research, his efforts in feeding the poor and providing help to th Read Full Story >>> Images, quotes, and highlights from Pacquiao-Mosley Fight Camp 360, episode 3
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
On Saturday night the third episode of Showtime's Fight Camp 360 series on Pacquiao-Mosley was showcased on CBS. Manny Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight title against Shane Mosley on May 7th at t Read Full Story >>> HERNANDEZ WINS WBC LIGHT FLYWEIGHT TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
Adrian ?El Confesor? Hernandez did what most fight fans expected him to do by winning the WBC light flyweight title from champion Gilberto Keb Baas whose climb to the title with a woeful ring record was considered unusual.
Hernandez who was ranked No.1 gave the game Keb Baas a pounding before th Read Full Story >>> Pacquaio annihilates Mosley in ESPN virtual fight simulation
By Roz Zurko, Huliq.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
ESPN put Pacquaio in virtual simulated fights with some of the boxing greats of the past decades, with a surprising finish to the Pacquaio vs Mosley fight.
Pacquiao vs. Mosley fight is scheduled for Saturday night, with many fight fans suggesting this may be the fight of the year. When Manny Pacq Read Full Story >>> Marquez Says: I Can Beat Manny Pacquiao at Any Weight
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and his trainer/manager, Nacho Beristain, are not going to allow the issue of weight to become a deal-breaker for a potential trilogy meeting with WBO welterweight king Manny Pacquiao. Despite a limit of 147-pounds, they expect Pacquiao to weigh in ar Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao ordered to relax
By Nick Giongco, Manila Bulletin, Mon, 02 May 2011
LOS ANGELES ? Freddie Roach wants to put the clamps on Manny Pacquiao with exactly a week before the Filipino plunges into action against Shane Mosley in Las Vegas.
Knowing the work ethic of Pacquiao, Roach told his prized pupil "to take a whole day off tomorrow" as the fighter had many times i Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao even better, says long-time sparmate
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 02 May 2011
HOLLYWOOD ? The first time he sparred with Manny Pacquiao way back in 2004, lightweight Ray Beltran Jr. swore he felt the Filipino superstar?s punches ?like lightning bolts shooting down my body.?
Now, after Pacquiao had jumped up several weight classes, the pound-for-pound king bangs even harder Read Full Story >>> BOB ARUM: "RAFAEL, IN MY OPINION, DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT"
By Felix Strunk, FightHype.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
If the rumors are true regarding ESPN.com writer Dan Rafael and his potential new venture with HBO, there's one person in particular who will not be too happy about the news. "Dan Rafael, in my opinion doesn't know what he's talking about because he doesn't analyze it," remarked promoter Bob Arum, w Read Full Story >>> Pacman in top form as countdown begins
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 02 May 2011
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao went six hard rounds of sparring Saturday with Ray Beltran and Shawn Porter at the Wild Card Gym.
Then he put on his business suit, had a quick bite of his favorite Thai food downstairs, and drove to Melrose District to launch his own line of scent ? the MP8.
It was Read Full Story >>> Update: Donaire, Jr-Top Rank Rift
By Granville Ampong, Associated Content, Mon, 02 May 2011
Exclusive Casual Talk via HOLLYWOOD, California - World Boxing Council/World Boxing Organization Bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr.'s relationship with Top Rank continues to blow at miles.
Top Rank Godfather Robert "Bob" Arum says "the Donaire case still continues in the courts and
Read Full Story >>> Vazquez vs Arce: Joe Cortez Selected as The Third Man
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 02 May 2011
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Joe Cortez has been selected to referee the WBO super bantamweight championship fight between the title holder Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. and former three division champion Jorge Arce.
The fight takes place on the televised pay-per-view undercard of t Read Full Story >>>
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