Bob Raissman
10 articles · New York Daily News
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Muhammad Ali had what it takes to be ‘greatest’ on TV
By Bob Raissman
magine what the next chapter of Muhammad Ali?s life would have been like if Parkinson?s didn?t drastically alter it for over three decades? Visions come rushing in, including one in which he…
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Manny Pacquiao is sorry after homophobic comments? Don’t buy it
By Bob Raissman
Ever since he lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last May, Manny Pacquiao has not enjoyed a marquee presence outside the Philippines, where he is campaigning for Senate. Then, less than two months…
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Floyd Mayweather’s past issues with domestic violence makes him even bigger villain against Manny Pacquiao
By Bob Raissman
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s history of domestic violence adds another component to whether or not viewers will tune into his pay-per-view fight. As far as those with the biggest financial interest in Saturday?s…
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Raissman: Whoever wins Mayweather-Pacquiao, fans will lose
By Bob Raissman
In the run-up to next Saturday?s Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight, media minds are more concerned about how much moo-la-dee the event will generate than whether you, the fan, can even afford to…
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Floyd Mayweather gets kid glove treatment from Katie Couric in interview
By Bob Raissman
There were many with so much moolah to make holding their breath, waiting for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight to be made, the collective exhale producing tornado-like gusts disorienting many media minds.…
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Parties involved in Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao fight finally get to cash in
By Bob Raissman
The science of splitting $200 million is not left to the destitute or desperate. For Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, all the king?s horses, and all the king?s men, arriving at that destination…
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight still a pipe dream, says ex-HBO executive
By Bob Raissman
There?s a better chance of Santa Claus shimmying down your chimney early Thursday morning than Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao ever facing off in a fight that could generate $200 million.…
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With sex now considered performance-enhancing, we look for news and analysis on who’s getting it and how it’s working
By Bob Raissman
Prince Amukamara has brought new meaning to the National Football League?s ?Active List.? This better have registered on NFL insiders such as Jay Glazer (Fox) and Chris Mortensen (ESPN). For since Antrel…
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Manny Pacquiao with plenty to prove in rematch vs. Timothy Bradley in a sure-fire pay-per-view hit for HBO
By Bob Raissman
The old cliche about styles making fights is true. Here?s a better one: Doubt makes for great rematches. Especially when the goal for the fighters, a TV network, and the promoter is…
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Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao Pay-Per-View price should knock out the fans
By Bob Raissman
In a year or so, sports economists may look back and call it "Boxing's Last (Price) Gouge." Officially, "it" is Saturday's Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas. The promoters…