Matt Stolow
335 articles · Examiner.com
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Bob Arum is a quote machine
By Matt Stolow
"Nobody in the U.S. cares," might not make it to the Quote Hall of Fame in Wilkes-Barre, PA, but if promoter Bob Arum turns this seeming malaise-like situation around it should get…
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Pacquiao – Cotto: 4 months to go, a few problems but a giant upside
By Matt Stolow
The organization for this event isn't done yet. This is not just about minor details such as stolen lunch buffet tickets during fight week at the MGM Grand or which fighter is…
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Pacquiao – Cotto unraveling?
By Matt Stolow
Don't blame me! I told you Miguel Cotto was prematurely shot after the Joshua Clottey fight. That's why Arum is so desperate to use Cotto now with a big payday before he…
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Sanction fee “gate” for Pacquiao – Cotto; death of Vernon Forrest
By Matt Stolow
Sunday morning I was informed by a good source (NY Examiner Michael Marley) that the $400,000 sanction fee WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto was balking at was actually "only" $150,000 and it…
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Floyd: Don’t end up like Mike or Leon!
By Matt Stolow
Grow up Floyd! I wanted to publish a story today going after Floyd Mayweather, Jr. I held back because, other than just getting my feelings off my chest, I realize everyone else…
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Arum says 145, has the contract!
By Matt Stolow
145! It appears the Pacquiao - Cotto fight November 14th will proceed at 145 lbs. I'm sure it will be covered up with a "just a misunderstanding" regarding references to 143 lbs.…
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Will Pacquiao ever be happy?
By Matt Stolow
Man up Manny! 145 lbs.! Word is Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and coach Freddie Roach want a major concession before their meal ticket, Manny Pacquiao. gives Miguel Cotto his payday. They…
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Diaz – Malignaggi set; Is Pacquiao paying attention?
By Matt Stolow
Could Diaz land the big fight? I'll make the case! I'm not too excited about it either, but this fight does have some legitimacy. Diaz, with his U of H diploma in…
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Housecat ramblings for the week
By Matt Stolow
Darchinyan in tough Saturday! I wrote some nice things about the Pinoy Power series and it comes back to bite me on the tush. The co-main for the inaugural event is Cuban…
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Manny Pacquiao: Inspiration for Pinoy Power series
By Matt Stolow
Still no word on Cotto fight! Bob Arum just announced a new boxing series aimed at the rabid Filipino fight fans called Pinoy Power. It is similar in concept to the on…
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Would Pacquiao fight Mosley before Floyd?
By Matt Stolow
It could happen! "Sugar" Shane Mosley has been left for dead any number of times on the long, winding and bumpy boxing highway. His story is kind of tiring. Even his local…
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Floyd vs. Marquez: Why do Pacquiao lovers hate this fight?
By Matt Stolow
Please explain this to me! I wrote a very short piece yesterday saying the fight was back on for September 19th and I received a ton of negative comments about the fight.…
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Pacquiao looms large over Floyd – Marquez Sept.19th
By Matt Stolow
Floyd cleared to fight! Floyd Mayweather, Jr.'s rib injury has gotten a lot better since he apparently is out of the Manny Pacquiao sweepstakes and the IRS is hounding him. His scheduled…
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Manny Pacquiao and the Hall of Fame
By Matt Stolow
No controversy with these worthy Hall inductees While Manny Pacquiao is in New York City for the Boxing Writers of America annual dinner, and the Clottey vs. Cotto fight, why doesn't he…
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Clottey vs. Cotto; King Ipitan vs. King Tut dominate weekend
By Matt Stolow
As fine a fighter as I know Joshua Clottey is, I just see Miguel Cotto edging him out at the finish line for the welterweight championship Saturday night on HBO from NY's…