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Floyd wants a little respect
By Gavin Glicksman, The Sun, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JNR claims the colour of his skin will always prevent him becoming an even BIGGER star.
The 32-year-old is widely regarded as one the best fighters to ever pull on a pair of boxing gloves.
He has courted controversy throughout his career due to his outspoken style and arroga Read Full Story >>>Marquez: No mountain too high, no river too wide… Or is there?
By Pj Magno De Best, The Boxing Republic, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
My viewpoints on Marquez:
I admire those fighters that came up the hard road; the type of warriors that would fight anybody and accept any challenge, all for the sake of proceeding to the next level of the fight game. Boxing’s history is full of legendary fighters that have risen to the to Read Full Story >>> Edwin Valero denied a work visa, won't be on Cotto-Pacquiao undercard
Bad Left Hook, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
As mentioned on Tuesday, one of the fights that Bob Arum has been trying to make for the Cotto-Pacquiao undercard was Edwin Valero versus Humberto Soto. Today, that pipe dream is officially over, as the U.S. has denied Edwin Valero a work visa. According to the article, Valero thinks this is a mat Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Dave Batista accused of taking steroids and HGH
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Pacquiao and Batista are united in more than just friendship; they are also united in common accusations and rumors of taking steroids and HGH.
Batista’s been accused of taking steroids for the last several years while Pacquiao’s accusations have just risen to a fever pitch.
Floyd Ma Read Full Story >>> The Top 25 Featherweights of All-Time – 11 to 25
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
The Eight, Pt. 3
For any new boxing fan, the time is not long before a fellow fan points out a magic number which grows more mythologized with time: eight. As in boxing’s original eight weight classes. The number represents in the mind of many a time when the sport was compressed into fie Read Full Story >>> Minus Manny Pacquiao Filipino Heritage Night, Giants lack punch
By Theo Fightmaster, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
On April 21, the Giants invited superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Giants would go on to beat the Padres 8-3. Matt Cain got the start and the win to improve to 2-0 on the year, and Edgar Renteria hit his second most critical grand slam as a Giant.
Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s Baguio camp fully secured
By Dexter A. See, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
BAGUIO CITY — Local officials and thousands of residents here are eagerly awaiting the arrival of World Boxing Organization (WBO) super lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao and three-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach as they start their four-week training in preparation for his much-awaite Read Full Story >>> TEAM PACQUIAO, Getting Ready to RUMBLE
By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
I mentioned in my previous article that I am saddened by the news at PACMAN’s camp regarding an unwelcome issue such as a misunderstanding during the time when the efforts of TEAM PACQUIAO should be channeled towards a Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao denies doping, mulls filing raps vs. accuser
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has belied claims that he is using illegal supplements, including the banned substance steroids, to gain an unfair advantage in fights.
The accusation was made by flamboyant trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who worked the corner of Rick Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR.: "I HEAR THE FILIPINOS ARE MAD AT ME"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
"Lil Floyd look sharp, man. If what he's doing in the gym carries over to the ring, it's going to be ugly. He tearing people ass up in the gym and that's with the big gloves. When he puts those small gloves on, it's goin Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Plays Media Masterfully
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
You think maybe some of the folks associated with Floyd Mayweather’s return to the ring wish that maybe he wasn’t working quite so hard on drumming up interest in the Saturday bout with Juan Manuel Marquez?
Floyd’s rant on Wednesday, which featured slaps at our nation’s r Read Full Story >>> Mayweather vs. Marquez: What's not to like about this fight?
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
72 hours out and I don't get why this promotion didn't catch fire with fans or media. It's going to be a great fight.
One is Mexican, One is the perfect bad boy we all already hate.
No belts, sanctioning bodies, commissions, weights to really be concerned about. Two of the top five pound for Read Full Story >>> Mayweather - Marquez " We Got The Winner"
By Rick Assad, Diamond Boxing, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Layoff Won't Hurt Mayweather Jr.- Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be considered an all-time great regardless of the era. A near perfect boxer with remarkable hand and foot speed, undefeated Mayweather hopes to push his string of victories to 40 when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Ar Read Full Story >>> U.S. denies visa to Valero
By Gabriel F. Cordero, FightNews.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
WBC world lightweight champion Edwin “El Inca” Valero (25-0, 25 KOs) of Venezuela has been denied the renewal of his work visa to be able to fight in the United States. “I have been a victim of discrimination by a situation that is clearly political,” stated Valero, who has o Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Sr.: Pacquiao may have used HGH plus steroids
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS
Call Floyd Mayweather Sr. the Mouth That Roared.
Don’t call him the Mouth That Bored.
Call him “a person of interest” because now, more than ever in the wake of the worldwide furor his charge that Pinoy Idol Manny Pacquiao is using or has used illeg Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
"To go down as a legend, you have to face the best in your era and Marquez is one of the best in my era.
"I have been around the sport and I have experienced many different styles, and I will adjust Read Full Story >>> Security tightened for Pacquiao practice in Baguio gym
GMA News Online, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Police tightened security at a gymnasium in Baguio City where Filipino boxing champ Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao will train in preparation for his bout with Miguel Cotto this November.
Radio dzRH reported that city police have secured the gym at Teachers' Camp so that Pacquiao will not be distracted Read Full Story >>> Flamboyant Mayweather takes humble approach with Marquez
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA Today, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
LAS VEGAS — In the midst of the cameras, microphones and questions, Floyd Mayweather Jr. pauses to take inventory of what's ahead.
Saturday's showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez at MGM Grand is important (HBO PPV, 9 p.m. ET), as is the TV interview he's booked to do next, but neither comes be Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Marquez meeting respectful, for the most part
By Brett Okamoto, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is rapidly approaching his official return to boxing this Saturday to face Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
On Wednesday, Mayweather Jr. took another step closer by addressing media members for the final time at the pre-fight press conference.
For his fin Read Full Story >>> No blueprint on how to figure out Mayweather
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
LAS VEGAS – It’s hard to keep up with Floyd Mayweather Jr., a man of many moves and multiple moods. Thirty-nine opponents have tried and failed in his 13 years without a defeat. Not much changed Wednesday.
This time, it was the graceful Mayweather, who trashed the usual insults, pr Read Full Story >>>
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