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Nathan Cleverly targets Millennium Stadium mega-fight with US legend
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Wed, 25 May 2011
Cleverly told Telegraph Sport his dream is to repeat the feat of mentor Joe Calzaghe, who defeated Hopkins by the narrowest of margins on a memorable night in Las Vegas three years ago.
?Joe Calzaghe fought Bernard Hopkins and I?ve looked up to Joe throughout my career. I sparred hundreds and h Read Full Story >>>If Juan Manuel Marquez Loses in July, Who Does Pacquiao Fight in November?
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 25 May 2011
In boxing, backup plans are always necessary. Fighters get hurt. Fighters get sick. Fighters pretend they got hurt and pull out of fights. Fighters lose supposed tune-ups and screw up set big fights.
But in boxing, backup plans are rarely in place. For some reason, promoters always seem to expect Read Full Story >>> Marquez must be at his best vs Manny
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 25 May 2011
MANILA, Philippines - Juan Manuel Marquez insists he has the key to solving the Manny Pacquiao puzzle.
After two close fights ? a highly disputable draw in 2004 and a razor-close split decision favoring Pacquiao in 2008 ? Marquez is confident of victory this time, when he tangles with his Filipin Read Full Story >>> Ring ratings update: Hopkins is back in pound-for-pound Top 10
By Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, Wed, 25 May 2011
Frank Sinatra?s ?I Did it My Way? has been the preferred walk-in music for Bernard Hopkins in recent years, and the future hall of famer has certainly done that during his amazing 23-year career.
However, following his history-making unanimous decision over Jean Pascal on Saturday, the 46-year-ol Read Full Story >>> WHAT REALLY HAPPENED DURING THE MAYWEATHER-SPADAFORA SPARRING SESSION?
By Danny Howard, FightHype.com, Wed, 25 May 2011
If you didn't catch the latest episode of FightHype Radio, you missed special guest Jesse Reid, world-class trainer of undefeated welterweight Paul Spadafora, who stopped by the show to set the record straight regarding a rumored clash with undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather [inser Read Full Story >>> HBO's Larry Merchant breaks down Pacquiao-Marquez III and its many subplots
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
In a move that was pretty much anticipated on all fronts yet still welcomed by many, Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight title against heated rival Juan Manuel Marquez Read Full Story >>> Executing Accomplishment: Review and Ratings Update
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
Pernell Whitaker when he won his first Middleweight belt?
Roy Jones Jr. when he unified the 160 lb. class?
Floyd Mayweather when he moved up the scale to win the Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight belt at 40 years old?
Manny Pacquiao, today, as Hopkins celebrates winning the lineal Light Heavy Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach wants to shut up Juan Manuel Marquez
By Ismael Rubio, Boxeo Editores, Tue, 24 May 2011
After knowing that is almost certainly the third fight between the ?Pound for Pound King? Manny Pacquiao and the Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, the popular trainer Freddie Roach was in favor of it, because that is the fight they were looking for.
?It?s the fight I want. It?s the one we were asking Read Full Story >>> Mikkel Kessler: ?Pacquiao?s an incredibly fast tough little guy!?
By Geoffrey Ciani, On The Ropes Boxing Radio Show, Tue, 24 May 2011
Last week?s 125th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio (brought to you by CWH Promotions) featured an exclusive interview with former three time super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (43-2, 32 KOs) who is scheduled to come back on June 4 when he faces Mehdi Bouadla (22-3, 10 KOs). Kessler spoke Read Full Story >>> Boxing Breakfast: Pacquiao Confirms Marquez, Cleverly Wants Hopkins
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 24 May 2011
Nathan Cleverly Wants Hopkins in Wales
Gareth A Davies reports that WBO light heavyweight titleholder Nathan Cleverly is very serious about targeting divisional kingpin and boxing legend Bernard Hopkins for within the next year, and he wants to have the fight in Wales at Millennium Stadium:
"J Read Full Story >>> Paris Hilton in Dubai on Manny Pacquiao's wife and her BFFs
By Alex Ritman, The National, Tue, 24 May 2011
Given that it?s been almost two years since Paris Hilton first found her Dubai best friend, you would have thought she?d have been over to visit more often.
But no, this week saw the first return from the model/actress/singer/brand/business woman/fashion designer/author/philanthropist/empire (her Read Full Story >>> Sexy Mocha urges idol Pacquiao to back RH bill
By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News, Tue, 24 May 2011
MANILA, Philippines - Sexy celebrity dancer-singer Mocha joined pro-reproductive health (RH) advocates in tying purple ribbons around Batasan Pambansa?s South Gate this morning to call for the passage of the controversial measure.
Mocha and her group, some included tricycle drivers, gave away co Read Full Story >>> Khan-Guerrero Battle is Possible For July 23, Says Shah
By Lem Satterfield, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
While seated next to southpaw WBO and WBC interim lightweight belt-holder Robert Guerrero on May 6 at the Boxing Writers' Association of America awards dinner at MGM Grand in Las Vegas-- the night before eight-division titlist Manny Pacquiao defended his WBO welterweight belt by unanimous against fi Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather may be psychologically whipped by Manny Pacquiao now
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
It would take more than your run of the mill Everlast Einstein to analyze it properly but I think it?s a fair question to ask.
On his recent ring tear, Manny Pacquiao has been w Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Marquez III: A Six-Pac Of Signing Subplots
By Eric Raskin, The Sweet Science, Tue, 24 May 2011
Three years ago, on the day after Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez II, I wrote a column for ESPN.com entitled ?The Pacquiao-Marquez Postfight Six-Pac.? After tense back and forth discussions and negotiations with myself, I have permitted myself to steal intellectual property from me, and so, now t Read Full Story >>> It's not a controlled fire, it's an all-out Heat
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
TRAILING narrowly at 78-74 with still 6:34 left to play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday night, the Chicago Bulls appeared in good shape to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
But just 1 minute and 22 Read Full Story >>> Melson Destroys Rivera in 44 Seconds as the Fight to Walk Continues!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
DONATES ENTIRE PURSE TO PENDING STEM CELL TRIAL
New York, NY (May 23, 2011) ? Unbeaten junior middleweight Boyd ?Rainmaker? Melson kept his perfect record alive by stopping veteran Hector Rivera in 44 seconds last Th Read Full Story >>> Johnny Bos labels Bernard Hopkins great in his time, not all time great
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 24 May 2011
It only takes an ounce of boxing sophistication to recognize an all time great and a fighter who is one of the greats of his era.
There is a difference, you know.
While 46 year old Bernard Hopkins is taking a well-deserved victory lap and his former nemesis, 42 year old Roy Jones should be han Read Full Story >>> While Hopkins solidifies his legacy, Jones continues sad tailspin
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Tue, 24 May 2011
MONTREAL -- They are two fighters who spent their primes traversing parallel paths. Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones were the cream of the crop in the 1990s, dominating the middleweight (Hopkins) and super middleweight/light heavyweight (Jones) divisions. But as they pushed past 30 and the speed and re Read Full Story >>> Team Margarito sets the record straight - No retirement for Margarito
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Tue, 24 May 2011
Antonio Margarito manager Sergio Diaz sat down with 8CN to set the record straight concerning the rumors of retirement. Diaz tells 8CN that Margarito is not retiring, nor does he have a detached retina. Margarito did in fact break his orbital bone in the fight Vs, Pacquiao, but there is no detache Read Full Story >>>
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