Mark Lamport-Stokes
37 articles · RecordNet.com
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Bradley takes ‘way different’ approach for Pacquiao bout
LOS ANGELES, March 16 (Reuters) - American Timothy Bradley says he will rely on a "way different" strategy built on a highly detailed game plan when he defends his WBO welterweight title…
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Holyfield: Mayweather legacy a ?numbers game?
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) ? Should Floyd Mayweather Jr end his boxing career on Saturday as planned, his legacy will be underpinned by the extraordinary numbers he has brought to the sport, says…
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Boxing-Defeated Pacquiao says ‘fine’, has no plans to retire
LAS VEGAS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Though bruised and battered, Manny Pacquiao said he felt "fine" on Sunday after his sensational sixth-round knockout by Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez and promised his fans…
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Boxing – UPDATE 3-Boxing-Marquez knocks out Pacquiao in sixth round
LAS VEGAS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez threw a "perfect punch" to knock out Manny Pacquiao in the sixth round of their non-title welterweight bout on Saturday, earning his…
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Pacquiao eyes vindication in fourth bout with Marquez
(Reuters) - With his ego bruised and his stature diminished after delivering below-par performances in his last two bouts, Manny Pacquiao has set his sights on bold vindication when he fights Juan…
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Pacquiao?s defeat leaves bitter taste
Las Vegas - Much of the boxing world was still reeling on Sunday as the smoke began to clear after Manny Pacquiao's shock defeat at the hands of American challenger Timothy Bradley…
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Bible study gives Pacquiao sharper focus
HOLLYWOOD, California - Manny Pacquiao has become a much more disciplined boxer and a happier person since he replaced his gambling and nightclubbing habits with increased bible study and family time, says…
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Marquez deserves fourth chance against Pacquiao: trainer
(Reuters) - The immediate prospect of a long awaited mega-fight between American Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao seemed to recede after the Filipino's controversial majority decision over Juan Manuel Marquez at…
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Marquez considers quitting after Pacquiao loss
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A fuming Juan Manuel Marquez was contemplating retirement after claiming he was "robbed" in a majority decision defeat by Manny Pacquiao in their WBO welterweight clash at the…
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Marquez seeks vindication from third fight with Pacquiao
Vindication is the buzzword for Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez as he prepares for the concluding chapter in his trilogy of bouts with Manny Pacquiao next week. On November 12, the two fighters…
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Pacquiao easily beats Mosley to retain WBO title
(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines retained his WBO welterweight title by recording an unanimous points victory over a lackluster Shane Mosley at the MGM Garden Arena on Saturday. The 32-year-old…
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Pacquiao in minor car accident, not injured
(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao was involved in a minor vehicle accident on Saturday but his management team said he was not injured and set for his WBO welterweight title defense against Shane…
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Manny Pacquiao weighs in lighter than Shane Mosley
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao weighed in just two pounds lighter than American Shane Mosley after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters on the eve of Saturday's…
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Roach eyes Pacquiao knockout to tempt Mayweather
(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach would dearly love his fighter to put the gloss on his WBO welterweight title defense by knocking out Shane Mosley -- if only to give…
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Pacquiao and trainer sing different tune on a Mosley KO
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach expressed contrasting views on Wednesday when discussing the possibility of a knockout by the Filipino in his title bout next week…
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Pacquiao fan Mandela now fully recovered, says daughter
LOS ANGELES Feb 10 (Reuters) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela has fully recovered from a recent health scare and will closely monitor Manny Pacquiao's next world title defence, his daughter…
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Pacquiao simply the best of all time, says Arum
Arum has worked with giants of the ring such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran but none of them, in his opinion, ever dominated with both fists…
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Pacquiao in a class by himself
Manny Pacquiao cemented his place in the pantheon of boxing greats by recording a unanimous points victory over Antonio Margarito on Saturday night to claim the vacant WBC super welterweight title. The…
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Battered Margarito to have surgery on right eye socket
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Antonio Margarito is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday to repair a fractured right eye socket after taking a severe pounding during his lop-sided defeat by Manny Pacquiao…
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Manny Pacquiao eyes further glory
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao aims to enhance his place among boxing's elite while Antonio Margarito has a chance of redemption when they clash in Saturday's hotly anticipated WBC super welterweight…