Steve Carp
342 articles · Las Vegas Review Journal
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Controversy piques interest in judges for Pacquiao-Marquez IV
By Steve Carp
Usually, the selection of judges for a big fight in Nevada is an easy task. A list of potential candidates is presented to the commission, the executive director makes his recommendations, and…
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Distractions don’t deter Martinez
By Steve Carp
Contrary to what the numbers in the sports book say, the odds appear stacked against Sergio Martinez as he attempts to win back what he believes rightfully still should be his. If…
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Chavez, Martinez don’t hold back as they promote Sept. 15 bout
By Steve Carp
There's nothing like a little hate to sell a fight. If Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez can throw punches as effectively as they and their camps have been talking, their…
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State attorney general supportive of Pacquiao-Bradley officials
By Steve Carp
The state attorney general has determined there was no wrongdoing by the officials in the June 9 WBO welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Attorney general has yet to act on outcome of Bradley-Pacquiao
By Steve Carp
Usually the chairman's report at the monthly meeting of the Nevada Athletic Commission takes about 30 seconds. But in the wake of the controversial ending of the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley WBO welterweight…
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Arum wants state to probe Bradley-Pacquiao scoring
By Steve Carp
The firestorm continued Monday over the controversial split-decision victory by Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, with Top Rank chairman Bob Arum demanding the state attorney general's office investigate the circumstances…
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Fight decision leaves many feeling punchy
By Steve Carp
The winner left for the hospital in a wheelchair. The loser walked out with nary a scratch on him. More than 14,000 people exited, still shaking their heads in disbelief. Just your…
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Bradley ready for fight of the lifetime against Pacquiao
By Steve Carp
The moment Timothy Bradley has waited for his entire life has arrived. The 28-year-old Bradley has been and is a world champion. But he's never fought for the kind of big money…
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Pacquiao on proving ground
By Steve Carp
After his last two victories produced less-than-stellar performances, Manny Pacquiao is looking for a return to greatness tonight when he faces Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden. Pacquiao, whose WBO welterweight…
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Roach assures Pacquiao corner won’t be unruly
By Steve Carp
It seems as though every time Manny Pacquiao fights, his corner is a confluence of chaos. Too many voices. Not enough clarity to keep Pacquiao focused on the task at hand. It…
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Mayweather jailed but still center of attention
By Steve Carp
They will be in opposite corners Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden. But when it comes to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley can stand together, because neither fighter expects…
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Bradley’s humbling climb has another big step ahead
By Steve Carp
Timothy Bradley will make a minimum of $5 million Saturday when he climbs inside the ring at the MGM Grand Garden to face Manny Pacquiao. But days away from the biggest payday…
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Scripture and sport: Bible bolsters Pacquiao
By Steve Carp
Manny Pacquiao never stopped being religious. But his connection with God was in need of an adjustment. The WBO welterweight champion and congressman from the Philippines has altered his lifestyle in the…
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Bradley relishing shot at validation against Pacquiao
By Steve Carp
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Timothy Bradley is so confident he will defeat Manny Pacquiao next week at the MGM Grand Garden that he already is promoting the rematch. Those attending Bradley's media day…
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Bradley ‘ready for anything’ in preparation for Pacquiao bout
By Steve Carp
Timothy Bradley watched the Lamont Peterson saga unfold and Peterson's fight with Amir Khan unravel, and it left him puzzled. Bradley, who has a June 9 date with Manny Pacquiao at the…
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After win, Mayweather wonders whether he’ll fight again
By Steve Carp
Before he stepped into the ring Saturday night to face WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, Floyd Mayweather Jr. had intentions to fight again in 2012. His pending June 1 incarceration at…
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Healthy Mosley regains footing
By Steve Carp
He reached down and pulled up his pants leg, revealing a scar around his left Achilles tendon. Call it Exhibit A in Shane Mosley's defense in the court of public opinion that…
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Khan vows to fix flaws in rematch vs. Peterson
By Steve Carp
Now that all the talking is over, it's time for Amir Khan to get to work. The former junior welterweight champion from Bolton, England, gets the opportunity to regain the WBA and…
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Mosley, 40, says he has some fight left in him
By Steve Carp
Just when everyone figured Shane Mosley was through with boxing, he's back. Mosley, 40, has agreed to return to Golden Boy Promotions and face WBC junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on…
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Luminaries galore honor ‘The Greatest’
By Steve Carp
They came from all over the country, and all over the world for that matter. Celebrities, entertainers and athletes from all walks of life converged upon the MGM Grand Garden on Saturday…