Martin Rogers
80 articles · Yahoo! Sports
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One major decision is bothering Floyd Mayweather ahead of his fight against Conor McGregor
LAS VEGAS ? There shouldn?t be much reason for Floyd Mayweather to feel nervous ahead of what figures to be the final fight of his undefeated professional boxing career, against what some…
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Before Mayweather vs. McGregor was Ali vs. Inoki. Remembering 1st big combat-sports crossover event
Gene LeBell still shakes his head when he hears how the most infamous cross-sport fight in combat sports history ? at least until Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor go at it Aug.…
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Will President Trump attend Mayweather-McGregor fight? He’s been invited
LAS VEGAS ? President Trump has been invited to attend the boxing clash between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, Mayweather?s business advisor, Leonard Ellerbe, said on Thursday. ?I haven?t personally invited the…
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Boxer Ray Beltran in another fight to stay in U.S.
LOS ANGELES ? Boxers are used to laying a lot on the line when they step into the ring, but for Ray Beltran the stakes just keep getting higher. Earlier this year,…
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The 3 ways Conor McGregor can beat Floyd Mayweather
One of the most astonishing things about Conor McGregor?s Aug. 26 fight with Floyd Mayweather is that the Irishman is not a bigger underdog with Las Vegas oddsmakers. Despite McGregor, the Ultimate…
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Mayweather-McGregor fight could put MMA fans to sleep
Out of the 5 million or so the pay-per-view purchasers ready to pay $99.95 for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor on Aug.26, only a small percentage can claim to be connoisseurs of…
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Oscar De La Hoya says Floyd Mayweather ‘has not been good for boxing’
LOS ANGELES ? Oscar De La Hoya has doubled down on his fierce opposition to the spectacle of Floyd Mayweather?s boxing match against Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor. De La Hoya…
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Ray Beltran puts himself in position for green card with spectacular KO
Ray Beltran put himself in line to realize both of his dreams ? a world title shot and a new life ? with a spectacular knockout victory of Jonathan Maicelo on Saturday…
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Next round of Mayweather-McGregor negotiations could rival fight
So, Conor McGregor?s contract is done and the Ultimate Fighting Championship?s biggest star has agreed terms to take on Floyd Mayweather in a boxing ring, making a cross-sport superfight between the two…
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Boxer Ray Beltran fights for title shot and green card
LOS ANGELES ? Ray Beltran has been through the same struggle endured by countless others seeking to gain a United States green card, the same grueling battle through red tape and paperwork…
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We don’t need more of McGregor-Mayweather matchups
It doesn?t take much for a craze in sports to take off and quickly fade away. But it also doesn't take much in boxing and mixed martial arts to tap out, get…
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Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao rematch on inevitable path after Saturday?
LAS VEGAS ? Floyd Mayweather came late and left early and said barely a word, but by the time he had cut and run from the Thomas and Mack Center Saturday night,…
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Manny Pacquiao fights used to own Las Vegas. What happened?
LAS VEGAS ? There was a time when Manny Pacquiao fights owned Las Vegas, dominating the neon city much like the Filipino superstar overwhelmed his opponents. It is a time that has…
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Manny Pacquiao remains big draw despite controversy back home
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao is accustomed to dealing with divisive characters who make controversial statements and occupy a position of prominence in their chosen field. He even fought one man who…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch last thing boxing needs
LAS VEGAS ? In terms of boxing hype, it is hard to make a bolder claim than promoting a bout as the ?Fight of the Century.? What if it happens again? The…
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After Canelo Alvarez’s destruction of Amir Khan, boxing needs him to fight Gennady Golovkin next
LAS VEGAS ? For all its intricacy and craft, boxing thrives most freely when buoyed by its highlight-reel moments, those parcels of time when ferocious power brings into immediate focus all that…
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Amir Khan will fight Canelo Alvarez with British support but ‘hardly an invasion’ of Vegas
LAS VEGAS ? There is something about this neon city that acts as a magnet to those from the United Kingdom, especially when you throw in the added bonus of a major…
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Manny Pacquiao?s farewell? Hard to say in this sport
LAS VEGAS ? Boxers don?t get the luxury of a farewell tour full of fond goodbyes and teary occasions where sentiment is more important than the result. Manny Pacquiao is finding that…
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Rogers: Should we believe this is Manny Pacquiao’s farewell?
LAS VEGAS ? Boxers don?t get the luxury of a farewell tour full of fond goodbyes and teary occasions where sentiment is more important than the result. Manny Pacquiao is finding that…
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Rogers: Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley step into political ring too
LAS VEGAS ? It is hard to escape chatter about politics, even in Las Vegas, even at a boxing event, even approaching the end of the career of a fight-game legend. Manny…