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Good to have you back, Floyd
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 21 May 2009
NEW YORK -- The retirement is over. Floyd Mayweather is back. The question is why?
Is it because he missed fighting? It's possible. Mayweather wasn't exactly a staple on the shuffleboard courts during his brief hiatus. He was working in the gym daily, usually at odd hours, and put in countless ho Read Full Story >>>Drawing power of "24/7" lives up to its name
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 21 May 2009
Although I enjoy "American Idol" and "Dancing with the Stars" as much as anyone, the best reality show on television, by far, is HBO's "24/7."
Besides having television's best theme music and perfect narration from Liev Schreiber (I could listen to him read the phone book), on what other show cou Read Full Story >>> Dear Oprah: Pacman, Pacmom belong on your show
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 21 May 2009
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Michael Marley?s Open Letter To Oprah Winfrey
Dear Oprah:
Some suspicious minds may think I am doi Read Full Story >>> Juan Manuel Marquez: ?Floyd?s size is no problem for me!?
By Ron Gabriel, FightFan.com, Thu, 21 May 2009
Ron Gabriel caught up with Juan Manuel Marquez at his L.A. press conference and got 'El Dinamita's' thoughts on his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather!
J.M. Marquez: I have good boxing skills and speed. And you know that I know how to fight! Those are my advantages against Mayweather. The size Read Full Story >>> Jinkee and the Pacquiaos
By Butch Francisco, The Philippine Star, Thu, 21 May 2009
When I was confirming this interview with Jinkee Pacquiao, I thought it was only for The Philippine Star. Jinkee was still at the Belo Clinic at the Medical Plaza in Makati that time and was undergoing treatments: Multi Read Full Story >>> HBO set to film 'Mayweather/Marquez 24/7'
By Brian VanOchten, mlive.com, Thu, 21 May 2009
HBO is shining the spotlight on Floyd Mayweather of Grand Rapids again in preparation for his upcoming fight.
The cable network has announced plans for another four-episode installment of its highly acclaimed "24/7" reality series, following Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico as both fi Read Full Story >>> Katsidis manager shows class on Ricky Hatton verdict
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 21 May 2009
Manchester to get it.
Unlike many of the maniacs who call themselves fight managers these days, Smitty actually showed restraint and intelligence concerning Hatton?s delicate decision whether to retire after getting smashed in less than six minutes by a Pinoy typhoon named Manny Pacquiao.
Inst Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER: PACQUIAO'S A LOSER, I'M A WINNER
By Mauro Galluzzo, Daily Star (UK), Wed, 20 May 2009
FLOYD Mayweather Jr set up the prospect of a mouthwatering 'clash of the titans' with Manny Pacquiao last night by claiming he has a far superior record to the Filipino.
The 32-year-old, who fights Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18, is confident he can put any ring rust to one side to defeat the Mex Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya: "Perfect Opportunity to Beat Floyd"
By Jerry Glick, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 20 May 2009
Way above the New York Midtown streets on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building a boxing press conference was held on Tuesday to announce to the local media the return of Floyd Mayweather Jr, who will face Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, USA.
Golden Boy, Read Full Story >>> Top Rank Prepares for a Busy Summer
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2009
Bob Arum is still basking in the glow of Manny Pacquiao's destruction of Ricky Hatton on May 2nd. But the nature of this business demands that you always move forward. As the temperatures hit triple digits in Las Vegas, Top Rank - Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Marquez: The Weight is Over
By Michael Herron, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2009
In anticipation of the July 18th clash between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, many boxing fans and sports writers have become transfixed with the number 147. Of course 147 refers to boxing?s welterweight division where Mayweather reigned as lineal champion before retiring unexpectedl Read Full Story >>> Could An Interim Fight Ruin Mayweather Jr Vs. Pacquaio?
By Bryan Trafford, Inside Fights, Wed, 20 May 2009
The former Ring Magazine pound for pound champion has decided to end his ?retirement? and fight Juan Manuel Marquez. Mayweather is the undefeated former pound for pound champion, and five division titleholder.
Marquez is the current Ring Magazine lightweight champion, and currently number two pou Read Full Story >>> Cotto Refuses To Fight Pacquiao Below 145-Pounds
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 20 May 2009
WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto is refusing to fight Manny Pacquiao at any weight below 145-pounds. We recently reported that Michael Koncz, adviser to Manny Pacquiao, claimed that Cotto was willing to fight Manny at a catch-weight of 144-pounds, but the Filipino champion is likely going to a Read Full Story >>> Mayweather family back together -- for now
Bad Left Hook, Wed, 20 May 2009
In a story that I genuinely hope has a happy ending instead of the on-again, off-again stuff that has been reported for years now, it looks like all the Mayweather men (well, sans forgotten Jeff Mayweather) are back together.
T.K. Stewart reports that Floyd Sr., Roger and Floyd Jr. are working to Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is favored to win over Juan Manuel Marquez
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 20 May 2009
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is favored to win over Juan Manuel Marquez in their upcoming fight on July 18, 2009 to be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Despite Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s 17-month hiatus as a retired boxer, many boxing fans believe that he can easily dispose of Juan Man Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather rings in new era in comeback fight with Marquez
By Tim Smith, Daily News, Wed, 20 May 2009
The hopes are high that Floyd Mayweather Jr. can bring boxing to new heights now that Oscar De La Hoya, the sport's previous box office king, has retired. Golden Boy Promotions demonstrated how high when they held a press conference on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building Tuesday to announce Read Full Story >>> Hatton got it wrong - Mayweather Jr
ClubCall.com, Wed, 20 May 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr says Ricky Hatton got beat by P4P king Manny Pacquiao because he did not stick to his game plan.
Filipino superstar Pacquiao picked off Hatton inside two rounds when the pair met recently in Las Vegas to cement his status as the current number one in boxing.
Mayweather Jr, wh Read Full Story >>> Food finds in Pacquiao land
By Reggie Aspiras, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 20 May 2009
I AM, LIKE ALL FILIPINOS, a certified Manny Pacquiao fan. And since writing about food has no connection whatsoever to boxing, I had to think of a way to pay my respects to the man who has, of late, done nothing but make the Philippines bask in glory.
Let Summerscape, along with Michelle Solon, w Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Awaits Winner of Mayweather-Marquez Fight
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 20 May 2009
Popular boxer Manny Pacquiao is ready to face the winner of the Mayweather-Marquez fight scheduled for July 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao is fresh from his second round KO over Ricky Hatton of England last May 2, 2009
Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is taking it easy in the comfort of his h Read Full Story >>> Arum forbids the Pacquiao-Hatton numbers, and here are the numbers
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 20 May 2009
Veteran promoter Bob Arum has been reluctant to allow pay-per-view numbers to be released after the triumphant second-round knockout performance by his fighter, Manny Pacquiao, on May 2 against England's Ricky Hatton.
"These early numbers are never accurate, so I forbid these numbers to be releas Read Full Story >>>
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