Ben Thompson
1,357 articles · FightHype.com
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ERIK MORALES TESTS POSITIVE FOR A BANNED SUBSTANCE; REMATCH WITH DANNY GARCIA IN JEOPARDY?
By Ben Thompson
Sources in New York have informed us that four-division world champion Erik Morales has tested positive for a banned substance just days before his scheduled rematch with unified jr. welterweight champion Danny…
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ARUM OFFERS $100,000 REWARD FOR PROOF THAT 50 CENT WAS SEEN AT A PACQUIAO PRESS CONFERENCE
By Ben Thompson
It's been brought to our attention that during a recent conversation, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum refuted a report by FightHype.com that revealed 50 Cent was in attendance for a meeting…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “I’M LOYAL TO WHO I’M WITH…I STICK WITH MY TEAM”
By Ben Thompson
"It speaks for itself. I love Al Haymon. Of course, any friends are going to bump heads, but at the end of the day, I'm loyal to who I'm with," stated undefeated…
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BERTO SET TO GO GHOSTBUSTING IN NOVEMBER 24 CLASH WITH GUERRERO
By Ben Thompson
As previously reported by FightHype.com, it looks like former welterweight champion Andre Berto will indeed be going ghostbusting on his November 24 date, choosing to face WBC interim welterweight champion Robert Guerrero…
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RIOS STOPS ALVARADO IN A 7-ROUND SLUGFEST
By Ben Thompson
After 6 1/2 rounds of what will no doubt be remembered as a classic, Brandon Rios made a successful debut at jr. welterweight, stopping previously undefeated Mike Alvarado at 1:57 of the…
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LEONARD ELLERBE: “FLOYD IS THE ONE AND ONLY ONE WHO DETERMINES WHO HE IS GOING TO WORK WITH”
By Ben Thompson
"Clearly this was an attempt to gain control over Floyd's business. Someone tried to take advantage of the kindness, friendship and loyalty that he extended in hopes of piggybacking and personally capitalizing…
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50 CENT, TOMMY SUMMERS, AND THEIR FAILED ATTEMPT TO BREAK UP FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND AL HAYMON
By Ben Thompson
Until now, the circumstances surrounding the discord between long-time friends Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent have been unclear. When news about the formation of The Money Team [TMT] Promotions first broke back…
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PACQUIAO EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH TOP RANK UNTIL 2014
By Ben Thompson
According to a source, 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao recently signed a contract extension that will keep him under the Top Rank banner until 2014. "Just three weeks ago, on his way…
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ELLERBE TAKES MEDIA TO TASK; QUESTIONS THE VALIDITY OF PACQUIAO’S PPV NUMBERS
By Ben Thompson
Earlier today, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe commented on his official Twitter page, something that's rare in and of itself, taking the media, mainly ESPN's Dan Rafael, to task as he questioned…
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LARRY MERCHANT ON MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO: “THERE’S A DISINCENTIVE FINANCIALLY…THERE’S NO URGENCY”
By Ben Thompson
Earlier today, HBO veteran broadcaster Larry Merchant appeared on ESPN's First Take to share his opinion on why the highly-anticipated mega-fight between undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather and 8-division world champion Manny…
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AMIR KHAN AND TIM BRADLEY WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN COMPETING CARDS ON DECEMBER 15
By Ben Thompson
According to an email to announce a press conference next Tuesday, former jr. welterweight champion Amir Khan will be making his return to the ring on the exact same day that WBO…
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GARCIA WARNS MORALES: “HE BETTER MAKE WEIGHT”
By Ben Thompson
"Man, he better make weight, 'cause this time, I'ma make him try to lose the weight," stated unified jr. welterweight champion Danny "Swift" Garcia, who warned four-division world champion Erik Morales not…
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DANNY GARCIA: “I’M STILL HUNGRY…I’M JUST READY TO GO IN THERE AND WIN BIG”
By Ben Thompson
"I'm always motivated, man, no matter who it is, because I want to stay undefeated. I want to be one of the best, so, you know, and I'm not where I want…
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PACQUIAO’S NEXT FIGHT DATE AFTER MARQUEZ ALREADY SET, AND HE WON’T BE FIGHTING MAYWEATHER
By Ben Thompson
For those of you still living in The Matrix, clinging to the illusion of an early 2013 mega-fight between undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather and 8-division champion Manny Pacquiao, allow me to…
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PACK YOUR SUNSCREEN FOR BRADLEY VS. PETERSON 2 IN MIAMI ON DECEMBER 15
By Ben Thompson
According to a source, IBF jr. welterweight champion Lamont Peterson always has been and likely will be the chosen opponent to face WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley when he returns to the…
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WHEN FANS ATTACK: BOXING FANATIC INFILTRATES PRESS ROW AND THREATENS MEDIA
By Ben Thompson
The sport of boxing has had it's fair share of bizarre moments. From the infamous Fan Man dropping in uninvited and interrupting the heavyweight rematch between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe, to…
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IF BRADLEY WAS OFFERED TO BROOK IN AUGUST, WAS HE EVER REALLY AN OPTION FOR PACQUIAO?
By Ben Thompson
Earlier this week, undefeated welterweight contender Kell Brook revealed that he was offered an opportunity to face WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, but instead chose an October 20 showdown with Hector Saldivia…
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BERTO VS. BUNDRAGE DONE DEAL
By Ben Thompson
Sources have informed us that a deal has been reached for a showdown between former welterweight champion Andre Berto and current IBF jr. middleweight Cornelius "K9" Bundrage. Although full details have yet…
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KEITH THURMAN EYES NOVEMBER RETURN; HUNGRY FOR MALIGNAGGI AND BRADLEY
By Ben Thompson
"Man, of course I'm ready for everybody. I got a left hook that'll drop the world, you know what I'm saying, so let's go...Shoot, Timothy, let's go. You and me, let's go.…
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DAVE BATISTA: “I DON’T THINK MARQUEZ IS A GOOD FIGHT FOR MANNY”
By Ben Thompson
"You know, honestly, I don't want to see the fight again. I don't think Marquez is a good fight for Manny," stated former WWE star turned mixed martial artist Dave Batista, who…