Matt Stolow
335 articles · Examiner.com
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Springtime for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao?
About 28 hours to go before Bob Arum's offer to Floyd Mayweather is off the table and I guess we can all stop holding our collective breath that a November 13, 2010…
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What is Floyd’s decision going to be?
Just about four days to go before the free world is due a decision by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as to if he will fight Manny Pacquiao in November, next year or ever.…
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Nevada rejects Margarito, but California behind it all the way
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), when it sentenced Antonio Margarito to a minimum one year ban for the now infamous Plaster of Paris inserts last year, knew that it could turn…
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Floyd Mayweather and his Really Big Decision next week
DALLAS, TX - If the decision by LeBron James to play basketball in Miami is to be called "The Decision," than the decision to be made next week by Floyd Mayweather as…
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I’m glad I took three weeks off covering Pacquiao vs. Mayweather talks
When he's right, well, he's right. Columnist David Mayo of the Grand Rapids (MI) Press, Floyd Mayweather's hometown paper and I agree that only Floyd knows all the variables and only he…
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Recently released Jack Johnson photo long before he won the heavyweight title
GALVESTON, TX - The Galveston County Daily News recently published a rare photo of a young local heavyweight boxer named Jack Johnson who went on to become the first black heavyweight champion…
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Does perky beauty out scoop the boxing beasts?
I'm not sure what this perky blond sportscaster has going for herself credibility-wise, but I don't think "The Fight" between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is on the brink of being announced.…
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A press conference broke out at Chavez-Duddy in San Antonio Saturday night
SAN ANTONIO, TX - This nine-bout Bob Arum / Top Rank boxing card, as part of it's Latin Fury brand, had a little something for everybody to get excited about from inside…
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The lighter side of Chavez vs. Duddy from San Antonio
(SAN ANTONIO, TX) - I have to admit I did a double take when I read last Sunday's itinerary during fight week in San Antonio culminating with Saturday night's main event featuring…
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Ward vs. Green Saturday in Super Six Tournament on Showtime preview
Enough with blood testing and on to real boxing! Showtime presents an interesting fight Saturday night at 9:00 P.M. Central Time. Andre Ward, 26, the new favorite at even money to win…
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USADA, Tygart not giving up hope for blood testing
My old friend Travis Tygart is at it again. The executive director of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), who was trounced last week by the inquisitive Nevada State Athletic Commission, is…
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Humble Howard Cosell enters Boxing Hall of Fame
The late sportscaster Howard Cosell took his place over the weekend among boxing immortals when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY. Cosell passed away in…
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More from the Nevada blood talks
Some might say the hearings on blood-testing in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today would be as entertaining as watching paint dry. While others finally saw a break through.…
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Nevada is listening to blood-testing advocates today
Today is to be a big day for Floyd Mayweather. A break out day. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) is holding hearings on all things drug testing. Everything is on the…
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One more look at Foreman vs. Cotto
One of my readers, (a professional boxing referee / judge), stunned me with some good old-fashioned logic Monday night. He actually knew the rule that would cover the Foreman-Cotto situation which led…
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Nevada vs. Texas may be a no contest for “The Fight”
If the epic fight, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, were to take place, I would have to give a big advantage to Nevada to host the event. I was a big advocate for my…
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Pretty good show at Yankee Stadium Saturday night
I doubt anyone could have left Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY, or turned off their remotes Saturday night not feeling pretty good about the evening's show. Especially Bob Arum. I doubt…
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These private fight negotiations are a smash hit so far
The late Irving Rudd is certainly looking down at his old boss Bob Arum these days with a big smile. Rudd, was Arum's press agent from the 1970s through late 1980s. Anyway,…
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Random thoughts on a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao promotion
One of my concerns about the alleged Mayweather - Pacquiao negotiations is that people on the periphery on both sides are talking as if they are going to win the fight when…
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My Foreman – Cotto prediction
It took a while for me to get excited about Saturday's Stadium Slugfest between Yuri Foreman and Miguel Cotto but I am now. This fight needed a back drop and the fabled…
