Ben Thompson
1,357 articles · FightHype.com
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IS COTTO BEING USED AS A SMOKESCREEN UNTIL PACQUIAO AGREES TO FIGHT MARQUEZ?
By Ben Thompson
Over the past couple of days, reports have been running rampant confirming what loyal FightHype readers already knew: Juan Manuel Marquez is the frontrunner to face Manny Pacquiao in his next bout.…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “IF I DO FIGHT AGAIN, I’LL FIGHT WHOEVER THEY PUT IN FRONT OF ME”
By Ben Thompson
"I don't have any hate towards Manny Pacquiao, you know. I respect him, but I'm just saying...The only thing I can continue to do is, if I do fight again, I'll fight…
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MARQUEZ BACK IN THE MIX AS FRONTRUNNER TO LAND NOVEMBER 10 RE-RE-REMATCH WITH PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson
In an update to a prior report, it's looking more and more like 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will indeed move forward with his previously planned November 10 return to the ring.…
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BATTLE FOR NOVEMBER 17 CONTINUES AS ESPINOZA DECLARES SHOWTIME DATE STILL AVAILABLE
By Ben Thompson
In an update to a previous report, Stephen Espinoza, executive vice president and general manager of Showtime Sports, revealed that contrary to reports, the November 17th network date is still up for…
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SCHAEFER SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO 5O CENT; SNATCHES NOVEMBER 17 DATE ON SHOWTIME
By Ben Thompson
In a move that could be considered a big "F You" to promoter 50 Cent, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has flexed his promotional muscle by securing a November 17th date…
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MARQUEZ OUT AND BRADLEY IN AS PACQUIAO’S OPPONENT ON NOVEMBER 10?
By Ben Thompson
Apparently, undefeated WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is the likely frontrunner to land the November 10 assignment to face 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. According to a source, WBO jr. welterweight champion…
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“VIVA JULIO” – 50 CENT NOW SPONSORING JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR.
By Ben Thompson
Earlier today, renowned rapper, actor, entrepreneur and now boxing promoter 50 Cent announced that his energy drink, SK Energy, has become an official sponsor of undefeated WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez…
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SLEIGHT OF HAND: ARUM GUIDING PACQUIAO IN DIRECTION OF 4TH MARQUEZ CLASH
By Ben Thompson
If he wanted to, Bob Arum could have had an extremely successful career as an illusionist. Throughout the years, the crafty Hall of Fame promoter has been able to manipulate fighters in…
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ADRIEN BRONER: “I WAS MADE FOR MONEY…ONE DAY YOU JUST MIGHT SEE ME WITH THE MONEY TEAM”
By Ben Thompson
"They hate when I go to the body. They hate that. A lot of people don't know, man, I'm a seasoned fighter, man. Real talk. I'm 23, but I gotta bring it…
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MERCITO WHO? BRONER UNIMPRESSED WITH GESTA’S PERFORMANCE
By Ben Thompson
When asked if he had heard that undefeated lightweight contender Mercito Gesta called him out this past Friday, former super featherweight champion Adrien Broner replied, "Who?" According to Broner, who will be…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER STILL IN FIGHTING SHAPE; BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL
By Ben Thompson
Not long after midnight PT, undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather was released from the Clark County Detention Center after serving 63 days of an 87-day prison sentence. After hearing reports of malnutrition,…
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MAYWEATHER RELEASED AND RETURNING HOME; FUTURE PLANS UNCERTAIN
By Ben Thompson
Shortly after midnight PT, undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather was released from the Clark County Detention Center after serving 63 days of his 87-day sentence. Out early on good behavior, Mayweather was…
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READY OR NOT, GUERRERO CALLS OUT MAYWEATHER AFTER WINNING INTERIM WBC TITLE
By Ben Thompson
"I love it. I'm excited. I'm back. Welterweight champion now. Floyd Mayweather...Floyd wants his belt, it's right here," stated Robert Guerrero shortly after making a successful debut at welterweight, defeating previously undefeated…
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GARCIA VS. MORALES II TO HEADLINE OCTOBER 20TH BARCLAYS CARD
By Ben Thompson
According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, unified jr. welterweight champion Danny Garcia will make his return to the ring on October 20th in a rematch with four-division world champion Erik…
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ADRIEN BRONER PUNISHES AND STOPS VICENTE ESCOBEDO IN 5
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the US Bank Arena, in Cincinnati, Ohio, former champion Adrien Broner put on a masterful display of boxing, punishing and stopping challenger Vicente Escobedo in the 5th round. Using…
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ARUM SAYS CHAVEZ-MARTINEZ IS BIGGER THAN PACQUIAO-BRADLEY, BUT IS IT REALLY?
By Ben Thompson
On September 15, WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will finally put his title on the line against its rightful owner, middleweight king Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez. It's a fight that fans…
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BOB ARUM SAYS RICHARD SCHAEFER PROMISED TO DELIVER FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO SHOWTIME
By Ben Thompson
"Now why do you think Schaefer's getting all these dates from Showtime? Becaue he said he's going to bring Mayweather over," stated Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, who was extremely animated…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER WINS 2012 BEST FIGHTER ESPY AWARD
By Ben Thompson
At the 20th annual ESPY Awards, undefeated multi-division champion Floyd Mayweather took home the Best Fighter award, beating out fellow undefeated champion Andre Ward, as well as UFC light heavyweight champion Jon…
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JESSIE VARGAS MAKING TOP RANK DEBUT ON CHAVEZ JR. VS. MARTINEZ PPV; RANDALL BAILEY IN THE MIX?
By Ben Thompson
"I'm returning September 15th and Cameron [Dunkin] is going to get back to me with an opponent," stated undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas, who was pleased to announce that he'll be returning…
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ALVAREZ VS. LOPEZ NOT HEADING TO NETWORK TV; LIKELY TRIPLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME
By Ben Thompson
When news first broke that Josesito Lopez landed the coveted assignment to face WBC jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on September 15th, some fans scoffed at the idea of the matchup.…