Tim Smith
144 articles · New York Daily News
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Yuri Foreman’s wife Leyla Leidecker on Cotto fight: ‘Maybe I should punch the referee in his face’
Don't mess with the boxer's wife - especially not if it's Leyla Leidecker, the wife of Yuri Foreman. Foreman lost his WBA super welterweight title on a ninth-round TKO to Miguel Cotto…
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Miguel Cotto must handle WBA 154-pound champion Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium to KO doubters
There have never been so many doubts hovering above Miguel Cotto before a fight than there are for his 12-round match against WBA 154-pound champion Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium Saturday night.…
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Leading up to Yuri Foreman-Miguel Cotto bout, Bob Arum looks back at past fights at Yankee Stadium
Bob Arum looked around the Great Hall at Yankee Stadium Wednesday morning and couldn't help but get nostalgic about the last boxing match that he promoted at the old Yankee Stadium -…
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Wrath of Amir Khan too much for Coney Island fighter Paulie Malignaggi
Amir Khan, a British citizen of Pakistani descent, had fought to get his work visa at the last minute to get into the country to fight Paulie Malignaggi at The Theater at…
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Floyd Mayweather now has upper hand in negotiations for highly-anticipated bout with Manny Pacquiao
A fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is all anyone in boxing can talk about now that Mayweather beat Shane Mosley and Pacquiao won a congressional seat in the Philippines.…
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr. heavily favored to win bout with Shane Mosley
LAS VEGAS - The promoters for mega fight between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Shane Mosley thought the match was so competitive that they decided to call it "Who R U Picking?" On…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. has his uncle by his side as he climbs into the ring vs. Shane Mosley Saturday
LAS VEGAS - Roger Mayweather is prone to outrageous statements and proclamations. But when he says that his nephew is the best boxer in the sport, it is not hyperbole. As Floyd…
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Shane Mosley ready to match wits with ring-savvy Floyd Mayweather Jr. Saturday in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Underneath all of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s bravado and the showy display of his cash resides one of the most intelligent and skilled boxers of this generation. That combination of…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. happy to play the steroid card in advance of his fight with Shane Mosley
Floyd Mayweather Jr. loves to talk trash before a fight. Getting under the skin of his opponent before they get in the ring is one of his major weapons. He's very good…
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Manny Pacquiao retains his WBO welterweight championship with win over Joshua Clottey
ARLINGTON, Tex - Someone should have told Joshua Clottey that even in the NFL a prevent defense is the fast way to lose a game. As a result, Manny Pacquiao retained his…
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Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey bout just specter of what fans should’ve received
GRAPEVINE, Tex. - When Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey step into the ring for their 12-round welterweight match at the palatial Cowboys Stadium Saturday, the specter of the fight that should be…
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Against Manny Pacquiao, Bronx locksmith holds key for Joshua Clottey
So DeJesus, who lives in the Bronx, knows a thing or two about keys and locks. And he has drawn an assignment that will test all his skills - inside and outside…
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Bob Arum and Dalls Cowboys owner Jerry Jones team up for Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey bout
Bob Arum has been promoting boxing events for more than 40 years. He's worked with a Who's Who in boxing - Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Oscar De La Hoya,…
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New York Yankees courting Miguel Cotto and Yuri Foreman for Bronx bout
The Yankees have approached Top Rank Promotions about holding the fight between Yuri Foreman, the WBC 154-pound champion, and former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto at Yankee Stadium in June, according to Todd…
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If Floyd Mayweather decides to fight Shane Mosley, he must make same demand he did of Manny Pacquiao
The decision by Andre Berto to pull out of his welterweight unification match against Shane Mosley in Las Vegas on Jan. 30 has presented Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mosley a unique opportunity…
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Blame Manny Pacquiao for torpedoing fight
Just when you thought boxing was about to get it right, and give sports fans the most significant match in the 25 years, it performed down to expectations. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and…
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Miguel Cotto out for Pound-for-Pound respect against Manny Pacquiao on HBO Pay Per View
LAS VEGAS - The Fight Factory Gym is in a converted warehouse in a small industrial park in Tampa, Fla. The banners covering the walls trumpet the virtues of all things Miguel…
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Manny Pacquiao – Miguel Cotto: Keys To The Fight, Part II
So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2009, Manny Pacquiao against Miguel Cotto, culminating in a live blog of the bout Saturday. Previously — the importance of…
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World Boxing Council has daddy issues
Boxing is suffering from a lack of attention, but did the sport actually need the World Boxing Council to draw attention to it with a ridiculous call to banish fathers from working…
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After Marquez debacle, Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs to fight guys his own size
LAS VEGAS -- The sport of boxing is at a crossroads. It has one identifiable star - Floyd Mayweather Jr. - and as its core audience shrinks, its future audience is being…
