Ben Thompson
1,357 articles · FightHype.com
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USADA: “WADA DOES NOT HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACTUALLY CONDUCT TESTING”
By Ben Thompson
"WADA does not have the infrastructure to actually conduct testing themselves. They don't have what we call 'Doping Control Officers' that specifically work for them to go out and perform the tests…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: ARUM SAID UNLIMITED RANDOM TESTING; KONCZ SAID A CUT-OFF DATE…WHAT GIVES
By Ben Thompson
FightHype's recent interview with Manny Pacquiao's adviser, Michael Koncz, sparked a ton of reaction, but it was Bob Arum's latest announcement that has fans wondering exactly where they stand on Floyd Mayweather's…
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LEONARD ELLERBE: “THEIR TEAM HAS BEEN MISREPRESENTING THINGS TO THE PUBLIC”
By Ben Thompson
"All of his comments just show you that, all along, their team has been misrepresenting things to the public. Arum's been on record with saying, 'Everything has been agreed to,' and the…
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MICHAEL KONCZ: “I THINK THERE’S GOING TO BE CONTROVERSY IN THIS FIGHT TOO”
By Ben Thompson
"You know, again, we gotta be worried about Marquez too. I've always said I was never excited about doing another Marquez fight because we fought two times now and we've had controversy…
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MICHAEL KONCZ: “SOONER OR LATER, THE FIGHT WILL HAPPEN…I BELIEVE IT CAN BE MADE”
By Ben Thompson
"I think sooner or later, the fight will happen, but, you know, Floyd is going to make it look like the fight's going to happen on his terms, when he wants it…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: THE BEST WAY TO PROVE THEM WRONG
By Ben Thompson
FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from the undefeated…
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MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO NEGOTIATIONS TIMELINE PART 2
By Ben Thompson
Over the past two years, there's been a lot of uncertainty amongst fans and media alike regarding the events surrounding the negotiations for the mega-fight between pound-for-pound champions Floyd Mayweather and Manny…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: HE HAS NO RIGHT TO DICTATE TESTING PROCEDURES
By Ben Thompson
FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from the undefeated…
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KLITSCHKO DOMINATES RELUCTANT HAYE; WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, IBF & WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko added the WBA title to his collection, defeating former champion David Haye with ease via unanimous decision at the Imtech-Arena in Hamburg, Germany.…
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VICTOR ORTIZ: “COME GET IT, FLOYD…I’M GONNA KNOCK THIS DUDE OUT!”
By Ben Thompson
"September 17th, there's a loss on his record; there's a scratch on that record of his...I worked my ass to get this WBC title and I'll be damned before somebody takes it…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER: “MANNY PACQUIAO, YES, YOU’RE NEXT”
By Ben Thompson
"We only want to fight the biggest and the best out there, and Manny Pacquiao, yes, you're next," stated undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather moments ago at today's press conference in Los…
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ANDRE WARD: “FLOYD IS ON TO SOMETHING…I WANTED TO TAKE THINGS A STEP FURTHER”
By Ben Thompson
"I think Floyd is on to something. That's kind of a reoccurring theme right now, the fact that everybody is saying that all fighters should take the tests. It's not only great…
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ANDRE WARD: “WITH CARL FROCH, WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET…THERE’S A LOT ON THE LINE”
By Ben Thompson
"I think with Carl Froch, what you see is what you get. He has some strengths. A lot of people talk about his grit and his toughness. I mean, hey, he's a…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: THE INFAMOUS EMAILS SENT FROM TEAM PACQUIAO TO TEAM MAYWEATHER
By Ben Thompson
Last month, FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from…
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COST OF OLYMPIC-STYLE DRUG TESTING? WARD SAYS PRICE IS STAGGERING
By Ben Thompson
"I was able to do a little research and kind of dig a little bit deeper and actually reach out to the United States Anti-Doping Agency to see how much something like…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS FIGHT?
By Ben Thompson
Last month, FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from…
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MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO NEGOTIATIONS TIMELINE PART 1
By Ben Thompson
Over the past two years, there's been a lot of uncertainty amongst fans and media alike regarding the events surrounding the negotiations for the mega-fight between pound-for-pound champions Floyd Mayweather and Manny…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: WHY HASN’T HE PETITIONED THE COMMISSION?
By Ben Thompson
Last month, FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: WHY TESTING ALL THE WAY UP UNTIL THE FIGHT?
By Ben Thompson
Last month, FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from…
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MAYWEATHER MAIL: YOU GOT QUESTIONS? WE GOT ANSWERS!
By Ben Thompson
Last month, FightHype's exclusive Mayweather After Dark series sparked a ton of reaction, both good and bad, from fans and media alike. From diehard fans who were eager to hear more from…