Ben Thompson
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PACQUIAO AND KONCZ DIFFER ON EXPLANATION OF 45/55 STANCE
By Ben Thompson
According to 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, if negotiations ever take place again for the long-awaited mega-fight with undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather, he's willing to accept a smaller percentage of the…
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BRADLEY-PETERSON II AND GAMBOA-PETERSON IN THE WORKS?
By Ben Thompson
WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is scheduled to make his return to the ring on December 15th, and according to reports, it looks like he just might get a rematch after all.…
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MARQUEZ SAYS MAYWEATHER WOULD BEAT PACQUIAO, BUT HE WON’T GET THE OPPORTUNITY
By Ben Thompson
"The two fighters are the great fighters, but I think Mayweather," stated 4-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez when asked who would win if 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao faced off against…
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IF HE GETS PAST MARQUEZ, PACQUIAO WILLING TO GIVE MAYWEATHER 55/45 SPLIT AND FULL DRUG TESTING
By Ben Thompson
Earlier today, 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and 4-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez appeared on ESPN First Take to promote their upcoming December 8th 4th encounter at the MGM Grand Garden…
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JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR. TESTS POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA
By Ben Thompson
Sources close to the information have informed us that previously undefeated former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has tested positive for marijuana in the wake of his unanimous decision loss to…
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PACQUIAO CHOOSES MARQUEZ FOR EXCITEMENT; SUGGESTS BRADLEY IS AN EASY ONE-SIDED FIGHT
By Ben Thompson
"I choose to pick Marquez because it's going to be an exciting fight," stated 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, who explained why he chose a fourth encounter with four-division world champion Juan…
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MARTINEZ SURVIVES LATE KNOCKDOWN TO WIN DOMINANT UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER CHAVEZ JR.
By Ben Thompson
Moment ago, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, middleweight king Sergio Martinez survived a scare in the final round after dominating former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez…
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ELLERBE REFUTES ROACH’S CLAIM; NO NEGOTIATIONS FOR A MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO APRIL SHOWDOWN
By Ben Thompson
Late Thursday evening, world-class trainer Freddie Roach revealed that Manny Pacquiao's adviser, Michael Koncz, is currently in negotiations to secure a March or April showdown with undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather. Upon…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “RIGHT NOW, I’M NOT FOCUSED ON FIGHTING…MY MIND IS ON MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS”
By Ben Thompson
"After my incident, it made me look at life in a total different way. I'm well off. I'm comfortable. I'm happy to have my freedom. My children, you know, they're in school…
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FREDDIE ROACH CLAIMS 50 CENT IS NEGOTIATING ON MAYWEATHER’S BEHALF AND PACQUIAO MAY FORGO MARQUEZ
By Ben Thompson
Late Thursday night, world-class trainer Freddie Roach made an appearance on Sirius XM's The Scott Ferrall Show to promote Saturday's highly-anticipated showdown between WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and middleweight…
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50 CENT REVEALS DESIRE TO MAKE MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO: THE FIGHT
By Ben Thompson
Earlier today, rapper turned boxing promoter 50 Cent appeared on Power 105.1 and confirmed the reports that he's looking to join forces with 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao . "Right. Yeah," he…
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RICKY HATTON TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE FOR “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” THIS FRIDAY
By Ben Thompson
This Friday, September 14, former two-division world champion Ricky Hatton will hold a press conference to make a "major announcement". Although very few details other than the time and location of the…
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PACQUIAO HAS NO OPPONENT, ARUM HAS NO CLUE, BUT MONEY CAN FINALIZE DECISION
By Ben Thompson
Once again, another weekend has gone by and 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao still hasn't made up his mind about his next opponent. According to promoter Bob Arum, he has no idea…
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LUCAS MATTHYSSE BATTERS GAME OLUSEGUN AJOSE EN ROUTE TO 10TH ROUND TKO
By Ben Thompson
Earlier tonight, jr. welterweight Lucas Matthysse scored another dominant and impressive stoppage, defeating previously undefeated Olusegun Ajose via 10th round TKO at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
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KLITSCHKO STOPS CHARR DUE TO A CUT; RETAINS TITLE AFTER 4 EASY ROUNDS
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Moscow, Russia, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko retained his title, defeating previously undefeated Manuel Charr. The end came in the 4th round when Charr suffered a…
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ADRIEN BRONER: “HE’S JUST TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR HIMSELF…HE DON’T WANT TO FIGHT”
By Ben Thompson
"I had to start it off. He didn't want to say nothing to me. They hyped him up...I told them to go get him. When I walked into the weigh-in, they forgot…
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GOLDEN BOY AND SHOWTIME FINALIZING CHAMPIONSHIP QUADRUPLE-HEADER AT BARCLAYS CENTER ON OCTOBER 20
By Ben Thompson
According to sources, it looks like the welterweight clash between IBF champion Randall Bailey and challenger Devon Alexander will be added to the Golden Boy Promotions card at the Barclays Center on…
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INDECISION 2012: WHAT IF PACQUIAO’S CHOICE IS NO OPPONENT?
By Ben Thompson
Another day has gone by and the boxing world is still waiting for 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao to select his next opponent. While the MGM Grand Garden Arena has allegedly been…
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95% DONE, MARQUEZ JUST WAITING ON CONTRACT FROM PACQUIAO; WHAT’S THE HOLD UP?
By Ben Thompson
According to the promoter of WBO jr. welterweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, a fourth fight with 8-division world champion and ring rival Manny Pacquiao is practically a done deal, but they have…
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COTTO ANNOUNCES HE’S FACING AUSTIN TROUT ON DEC. 1; PACQUIAO’S OPTIONS REDUCED
By Ben Thompson
Former jr. middleweight champion Miguel Cotto just made Manny Pacquiao's decision a lot easier. Moments ago, the Puerto Rican superstar revealed the identity of his opponent when he makes his previously planned…