Martin Rogers
80 articles · Yahoo! Sports
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Evander Holyfield ignites Internet furor with homophobic comments on ‘Big Brother’
Boxing legend Evander Holyfield sparked a furious response on Saturday after a series of inflammatory comments on a British reality television show in which he likened homosexuality to a "handicap" and claimed…
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Canelo Alvarez doesn’t bite on Floyd Mayweather’s antics at raucous weigh-in
LAS VEGAS ? Just as Floyd Mayweather has never tasted defeat in his professional career, he's also never been beaten at mind games. Yet in front of a remarkable crowd of 12,200…
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The gamble Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs to take
In around 29 months' time, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will likely quickstep his way into boxing retirement, with the things he cares about the most firmly intact. Andre Ward is widely considered the…
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Pacquiao prefers to fight Marquez in China because of high U.S. taxes
Manny Pacquiao's chief adviser insisted Monday that the Filipino superstar's preference is for his next bout ? a fifth fight against Juan Manuel Marquez ? to take place away from Las Vegas,…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Wife, Jinkee, Shows The Boxer The Ropes On Rehabbing His Image
Manny Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee, has encouraged an extraordinary lifestyle change that has seen the boxing champion ditch his legendary late-night partying and gambling habits. Shortly after his narrow victory over Juan Manuel…
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Foot cramps slowed Pacquiao against Marquez
?That was when it started,? Pacquiao said. ?I felt so bad that my balance was gone. Every time I threw a punch I could feel it.? [Related: Pacquiao beats Marquez by controversial…
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Pacquiao calls Marquez a ?genius? for tactics
Manny Pacquiao has turned up the heat on Juan Manuel Marquez by insisting his opponent?s ?nice-guy? persona is merely an act designed to save him from extra punishment. The promotional tour for…
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A Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Bout? Finally? Don’t Believe The Hype … Yet
It was the "news" that every boxing fan has waited so long to hear -- that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao may finally be poised to step into the ring. You know,…
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Merchant still defiant after Mayweather exchange
LAS VEGAS ? Floyd Mayweather launched into a furious tirade at legendary television analyst Larry Merchant in the immediate aftermath of his controversial knockout victory over Victor Ortiz on Saturday night. After…
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Alvarez already eyes bigger bouts
LOS ANGELES ? Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez knows that when it comes to taking on one of boxing?s two biggest superstars, speed is everything. However, the Mexican super welterweight sensation is not talking…
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Arum questions sanity of former client Mayweather
LOS ANGELES ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. and promoter Bob Arum were at each other?s throats for a decade, battling over the control and direction of the superstar?s career. Then they went through…
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Pacquiao fighting for Filipino awareness
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao will undertake the latest step in his bid to join boxing?s immortals wearing an unusual ? and distinctive ? piece of equipment. Pacquiao will use a pair…
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If Mayweather isn?t fighting Pacquiao, look away
LAS VEGAS ? Boxing wouldn?t be boxing without fighters talking smack before major events, but Floyd Mayweather took it to the next level in the run-up to the year?s biggest letdown, telling…
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Nevada orders testing for Mayweather, Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have both been ordered to take immediate drug tests by the Nevada Athletic Commission. NAC chairman Pat Lundvall issued the demand on Monday in line with…
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Breaking point for Pacquiao-Mayweather?
Even in the best of times, nothing is ever quite as it seems in boxing. When it comes to the unceasing political hard-balling that surrounds the biggest fight that has yet to…
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Irony will reign if Pacquiao-Malignaggi is made
It is the most bizarre of sagas, a spasmodically woven tale of speculation, innuendo, litigation and public feuding, and boxing awaits its outcome with feverish anticipation. The political, legal and tactical wrangling…
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Stories of the decade
Yahoo! Sports' decade in review takes to the ring for a series of boxing-related top-fives. Last up is the top five stories of the 2000s. Whatever your opinion on the issues which…
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Fights of the decade
Yahoo! Sports' decade in review takes to the ring for a series of boxing-related top-fives. Next up is the fights of the decade, featuring five sensational bouts that electrified the sport. Share…
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Manny Pacquiao, Filipino Superman
As Manny Pacquiao squeezed into a bright red padded spandex leotard, complete with a yellow belt and matching goggles, the symbolism was as fitting as the outfit was ridiculous. Who knows whether…
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Brilliant Pacquiao cements legacy with win
LAS VEGAS ? It took just 359 seconds to add the latest devastating chapter to a legacy that will last for decades. Manny Pacquaio?s flurried fists made short work of Ricky Hatton…