Kevin Iole
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J’Leon Love rises from difficult past to care for brother’s 10 children
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? J'Leon Love has a warm, easy smile and the good looks that once led him to a photo shoot with supermodel Kate Moss. He looks like a financier when…
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Keith Thurman isn’t sulking after falling victim to boxing politics
By Kevin Iole
In a lot of ways, boxing is a lot more like a political campaign than a sporting event. Name recognition and powerful alliances are a key ingredient to success. When he debuted…
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Has Floyd Mayweather grown up or simply recognized when to turn it on and off?
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Bright orange traffic cones blocked the parking spaces immediately in front of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Tuesday, awaiting the arrival of the proprietor who was, predictably, fashionably late.…
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Manny Pacquiao remains No. 2 to Floyd Mayweather in yet another way
By Kevin Iole
Though he did not knock out Timothy Bradley last week, Manny Pacquiao accomplished just about everything he set out to do when he faced Bradley in a rematch at the MGM Grand…
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Despite all he’s accomplished, 49-year-old Bernard Hopkins remains underappreciated
By Kevin Iole
I'm not sure what is more remarkable, that Bernard Hopkins has gone 9-4-1 with a no contest since turning 40, or the combined record of the opponents he's failed to defeat during…
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Manny Pacquiao gets well-earned decision win over Timothy Bradley in rematch
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao once again outboxed Timothy Bradley Jr., but this time, the Filipino superstar got the decision he so richly deserved. In a solid though not spectacular performance, Pacquiao…
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Timothy Bradley hopes to intimidate Manny Pacquiao with his intro music
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Timothy Bradley believes the secret to beating Manny Pacquiao on Saturday is intimidation. It's an approach he's pursuing with vigor, words, actions and even his choice of walk-in music.…
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Timothy Bradley won?t get his socks off Saturday, but Manny Pacquiao once had his own problem with them
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS -- Last month, Timothy Bradley told Yahoo Sports that he injured his feet during his first bout with Manny Pacquiao because he did not wear socks. Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach…
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It’s prediction time for Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley II
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? It was early in his first fight with Manny Pacquiao when Timothy Bradley came to a realization: This is easy. Athletes often insist they're not impacted by the pregame…
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Rift between Top Rank and MGM widening as promoter Bob Arum considers legal action
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? The dispute between Top Rank and the MGM widened Thursday when Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said he will consider legal action against the resort that is hosting the…
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There may be a legitimate reason why Manny Pacquiao hasn’t flashed his KO skill
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? On Jan. 25, when news broke that Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley would rematch for the WBO welterweight title on April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden, a reporter…
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Like husband Timothy, Monica Bradley is thriving in the fight game
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS ? Boxing, from the bone-crunching tussles inside the ring to the political and occasionally devious maneuvers that surround it, has never been a business for the faint-hearted. Thankfully for Monica…
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Outcome of 2012 Timothy Bradley-Manny Pacquiao fight remains sore subject
By Kevin Iole
For several months after what was supposed to be the landmark victory of his career, Timothy Bradley was miserable. He was attacked by the media, scorned and vilified by the public. He…
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Where Manny Pacquiao ranks among the biggest PPV boxing draws of all-time
By Kevin Iole
In 2001, Freddie Roach had already established himself as one of the finest trainers in boxing. A disciple of Eddie Futch, the greatest trainer of them all, Roach was a staple at…
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President Clinton says he hopes Manny Pacquiao ?goes right on up the ladder? in Philippine politics
By Kevin Iole
Boxer Manny Pacquiao made his regular pre-fight appearance Wednesday on ABC's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," but this time around, the Pacman was upstaged a bit. Pacquiao regularly appears on Kimmel's…
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Ex-boxing champ Ana Julaton signs with One FC, to make MMA debut on May 2 in Manila
By Kevin Iole
Ana Julaton, the former super bantamweight boxing world champion, will become a two-sport athlete on May 2 when she makes her mixed martial arts debut on a One Fighting Championship card in…
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Will Sergey Kovalev save the day for HBO after it failed him?
By Kevin Iole
HBO is saddled with what could be a disastrous boxing card on Saturday at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Light heavyweight Sergey Kovalev, the powerful WBO champion who is showing signs…
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Richard Schaefer defends Al Haymon, says critics are jealous of mysterious manager
By Kevin Iole
Al Haymon is arguably the most powerful man in boxing, and he frequently raises the ire of his competitors though he never says a word publicly. One of the shrewdest managers in…
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Timothy Bradley’s reason for injuries in first Pacman bout will knock your socks off
By Kevin Iole
It was a jarring sight to see Timothy Bradley, the winner, arrive at the news conference on June 9, 2012, following his disputed victory over Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in…
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How HBO lost Adonis Stevenson to Showtime
By Kevin Iole
As fingers point in multiple directions in the fallout over the mess that saw Adonis Stevenson wind up on Showtime for his next fight rather than HBO, one salient point is being…