Steve Carp
342 articles · Las Vegas Review Journal
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Bayless’ ring skills earn WBC acclaim
In his quiet, unassuming way, Kenny Bayless has developed into one of the world's best boxing referees. No one had to tell the WBC. The organization selected Bayless as its Referee of…
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Rebates can defray cost of purchasing megafight
Fans who plan to purchase the pay-per-view telecast of the Dec. 6 showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao might be able to watch the fight for virtually nothing. Golden…
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IBF FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT: Idle hands bedevil champion
Nonito Donaire is used to staying busy. The idea of not stepping in the ring for nearly a year repulses him. If he had his way, he would fight every other month.…
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Marquez tries to move past Pacquiao<br>Boxer sought third fight with rival but says he’s glad to face Casamayor
Juan Manuel Marquez desperately wanted another shot at Manny Pacquio but insists he isn't disappointed to be fighting Joel Casamayor tonight. Marquez lost a controversial 12-round split decision to Pacquiao on March…
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De La Hoya in market for experienced trainer
Oscar De La Hoya spent Thursday doing some typical Las Vegas tourist activities: golfing and shopping. The future Hall of Fame boxer shot 79 on the Reflection Bay course at Lake Las…
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Casamayor fights off retirement
Joel Casamayor is having too much fun to quit fighting. Besides, the 37-year-old lightweight isn't sure what he would do if he wasn't competing in the ring. "I love boxing," Casamayor said…
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RINGSIDE OR REMOTE?: Fight game spars with economy
With gasoline over $4 a gallon and ticket prices as high as $700, it's little wonder the so-called "Fight of the Year" between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito isn't a sellout. Apparently…
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Arum claims MGM Mirage putting freeze on Top Rank
Rebuffed in his attempt to bring Manny Pacquiao back to Las Vegas in November, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum is accusing MGM Mirage officials of conspiring with rival promoter Golden Boy Promotions…
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WBC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Pacquiao adds to title haul
Manny Pacquiao was looking to make history Saturday night at Mandalay Bay Events Center, and he did so in impressive fashion. Dominating David Diaz from the opening bell of their 12-round bout,…
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FILLING FLOYD’S VOID?: Pacquiao keeps goals real<br>Filipino ignores pound-for-pound talk, wants Diaz’s belt
Manny Pacquiao chases history tonight at Mandalay Bay Events Center when he tries to become the first Asian boxer to win world titles in four weight classes. But if Pacquiao beats David…
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Pacquiao had hoop dreams<br>Lack of height main roadblock for boxer
If Manny Pacquiao could have changed one thing in his life, it would have been for God to make him a foot taller. With the extra height, the 5-foot-61/2-inch Pacquiao would have…
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Potential rematch doesn’t cloud focus
The majority of boxing fans are glad to see Manny Pacquiao back in the ring Saturday. They just wish it wasn't against David Diaz. They would prefer to see Pacquiao fight Juan…
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Diaz at ease heading into WBC title fight
He has thrown out the first pitch at Wrigley Field and has shot pucks on the ice at the United Center. David Diaz is living every Chicago sports fan's dream. Sometimes, he's…
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LEFTOVERS: Diaz still has drive to succeed
David Diaz is the WBC lightweight champion of the world. But success apparently hasn't gone to his head. Yet. Diaz, who is scheduled to defend his 135-pound title June 28 against Manny…
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Economy packing punch<br>Price of gas keeping fans from fights
When Kelly Pavlik destroyed Gary Lockett last week in Atlantic City to retain his WBC middleweight title, only 7,168 showed up at Boardwalk Hall to see it. Normally, the 12,000-seat venue would…
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De La Hoya diplomatic regarding Golden Boy results in Las Vegas
Oscar De La Hoya insists he is concentrating on the present. But he can't help but think about the future -- or the past, for that matter -- as he prepares to…
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Pacquiao to challenge for WBC lightweight title
Manny Pacquiao's cuts around his right eye sufficiently have healed from his March 15 war with Juan Manuel Marquez, and he intends to make his June 28 date with David Diaz at…
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Pacquiao-Marquez III not on fast track
The blood was still dripping from above Manny Pacquiao's right eye when he was asked if he was willing to go another 12 rounds with Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao said no. But…
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Pacquiao bloodied but unbowed
It's only March, but a major contender for the Fight of the Year could be Saturday's rematch between Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao. The second installment of the Mexican-Filipino War at…
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Trainer a father figure to Pacquiao
The first time Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach got together, Pacquiao was making his Las Vegas boxing debut and needed someone to work his corner against Lehlohonolo Ledwaba. That was in 2001.…
