Ben Thompson
1,357 articles · FightHype.com
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TEAM MAYWEATHER DEBUNKS ARUM’S EXCUSES; REITERATE NO ISSUES AND READY TO GO ON MAY 5
By Ben Thompson
"Our date is May the 5th and it is what it is," stated Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, who once again made it crystal clear that they're still hoping to face Manny…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “BOB ARUM…I HAVE MY GUARANTEE. CALL SCHAEFER & AL AND STOP LYING”
By Ben Thompson
"I'm ready to fight Pacquiao 5/5/12 Bob Arum know the date can't change I have my guarantee call Schaefer & Al and stop lying to the public," stated undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd…
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ALL SIGNS POINT TO PACQUIAO VS. COTTO II ON JUNE 9
By Ben Thompson
On Thursday, Miguel Cotto's legal adviser, Gaby Penagaricano, hinted that the WBA jr. middleweight champion was entertaining multiple offers when he wrote, "[Miguel Cotto] will be deciding in the coming days what…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “I ONLY WANT ONE PERSON, PACQUIAO…WHY IS HE DUCKIN’ AND DODGIN’ ME”
By Ben Thompson
"I don't want to fight nobody else but him. Nobody! I want him. I don't want to fight Cotto. Not Canelo. And I ain't looking to fight Marquez a second time. Nobody!…
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DUBOEF MEETS WITH BELTRAN AND TV AZTECA; PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ IV ON THE HORIZON?
By Ben Thompson
Top Rank President Todd DuBoef was in Mexico City yesterday where he visited the offices of Azteca, the second largest media company in Mexico. "Mexico City from Azteca's helicopter. On the way…
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AMIDST RUMORS OF ALTERCATION, CANELO STAYING FOCUSED ON A POTENTIAL MAYWEATHER FIGHT
By Ben Thompson
According to a report on record.com.mx, a local newspaper is linking WBC jr. middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to an altercation that took place over the weekend. Apparently, during a recent visit…
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MAYWEATHER AND NOW 50 CENT CALL OUT PACQUIAO AT CES CONVENTION; SAY MANNY IS “RUNNING SCARED” FROM MAY 5 DATE
By Ben Thompson
"We're trying to get...bring some attention to the general public about Pacquiao because he's running scared right now. We're looking for him right now," stated rapper 50 Cent, who took to the…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “I’M READY TO PUT MY BELT UP. WHAT ABOUT YOU MANNY”
By Ben Thompson
Once again, undefeated WBC welterweight and pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather has taken to Twitter to call out 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. "I'm ready to put my belt up. What about you…
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COTTO MEETING MARQUEZ ON FRIDAY TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL REMATCH WITH PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson
This Friday, January 13, WBA jr. middleweight champion Miguel Cotto will be making a live in-studio appearance on "Golpe a Golpe", a weekly boxnig news and analysis show on ESPN Deportes. Speaking…
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PACQUIAO SAYS HIS CUT IS “FINE AND THERE’S NO PROBLEM”; IS HE AVAILABLE TO FIGHT ON MAY 5?
By Ben Thompson
"There is a possibility of fighting Mayweather in May and I'll discuss what is best for us to do," stated 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao during a recent interview with Ronnie Nathanielsz…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “MANNY PACQUIAO I’M CALLING YOU OUT…STEP UP PUNK”
By Ben Thompson
On his official Twitter page, undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather made it crystal clear about who he wants to face on May 5 by posting, "Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out let's…
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PLASTIC SURGEON SAYS NO SPARRING FOR PACQUIAO UNTIL APRIL 1; NO MAY 5 SHOWDOWN WITH MAYWEATHER
By Ben Thompson
According to promoter Bob Arum, the cut that Manny Pacquiao sustained in his November 12 majority decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez is much more serious than anybody realizes. Evidently, Jeffrey Roth,…
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PACQUIAO INSISTS ON MAYWEATHER, BUT ALSO SAYS HIS PROMOTER CHOOSES HIS FIGHTS
By Ben Thompson
It appears that 8-division world champion Mann Pacquiao is finally putting his foot down...well, sort of. In a recent interview with Eddie Alinea of PhilBoxing.com, Manny Pacquiao made it crystal clear that…
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ARUM DECIDES PACQUIAO’S NEXT MOVE; MOVING FORWARD WITH JUNE BOUT LIKELY AGAINST MARQUEZ
By Ben Thompson
Apparently, Bob Arum has already decided Manny Pacquiao's next move without even meeting with him to discuss the options. According to reports, the wily promoter is moving forward with his original plans…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: IF NOT PACQUIAO, WILL FLOYD FIGHT CANELO OR GUERRERO?
By Ben Thompson
The news of Floyd Mayweather's surrender date being postponed, allowing him to fight on May 5, sent shockwaves throughout the boxing community, sparking a ton of reaction from fans and media alike.…
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LEONARD ELLERBE: “FLOYD CAN FULFILL HIS COMMITMENT TO LAS VEGAS AND DELIVER HIS PROMISE OF THE MEGA-FIGHT”
By Ben Thompson
"We are pleased that the judge has granted postponement of his surrender date so Floyd can fulfill his commitment to Las Vegas and deliver his promise of the mega-fight and the economic…
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MAYWEATHER INCARCERATION DELAYED; ALLOWED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH MAY 5 FIGHT
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather was expected to turn himself in to a Las Vegas court to begin serving his 90-day sentence. However, sighting an agreement with the District Attorney,…
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SHANE MOSLEY: “MARQUEZ WILL MAKE MORE MONEY FOR PACQUIAO…THE SAME OUTCOME IS GOING TO HAPPEN”
By Ben Thompson
"Marquez will make more money for Pacquiao. Lamont Peterson, they're really not going to go for. Timothy Bradley, not really, but I think that will be their second option and Marquez will…
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FOUR NAMES ON DECK, BUT MARQUEZ THE ONLY REAL CHOICE FOR PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson
"I'm going to the Philippines on January 8, and I should be there on January 10. I'm going to shortly, thereafter, meet with Manny, and we're going to be offering Manny four…
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SERGIO MARTINEZ DUMPS WBC AND HBO: “I’M NOT A HOSTAGE”
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at a press conference held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, middleweight king Sergio Martinez made a shocking announcement, informing the media in attendace that not only will he no longer defend…