Matt Stolow
335 articles · Examiner.com
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Welliver wins a WBC title, but could he develop into a legitimate heavyweight contender?
DURANT, OKLAHOMA - The ancient Greek philosopher "Big" George Foreman liked to say "Fights should answer questions, not raise them." As Friday night turned into Saturday morning at the popular Sports City…
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Chauncy Welliver: One of the real good guys in boxing fights Friday night
DURANT, OKLAHOMA - About 60 miles north of Dallas and Cowboys Stadium is the Choctaw Indian Reservation and a gaming casino just one exit over the Texas state border with Oklahoma. It…
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Hawaiian concert off, but Manny still the big winner
Concert promoter Ryan "You have got to be kidding me?" Chang must be the unluckiest soul alive next to Joshua Clottey trainer Lenny De Jesus. Chang was the point man for the…
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What do Jones, Arum, and Cowboys Stadium do for an encore? (Slideshow)
DALLAS, TEXAS - I don't know who you would ask, but March 13 was a genuine success for all involved from the business or boxing end. Someone had to be first, and…
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Don’t stop believing Manny
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - While 51,000 fans in attendance and a worldwide television audience were enjoying Arnel Pineda belt out the national anthem of The Philippines Saturday night just before the main event…
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Late Saturday night pictures from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas
ARLINGTON, TX - More late night pictures from Pacquiao vs. Clottey. All photos by Stacey Verbeek.
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Is Jones in or out of the boxing business after last night? (slide show)
DALLAS, TEXAS - Nobody could blame Jerry Jones if he said "Thanks, but no thanks" to Bob Arum about future fights in Cowboys Stadium after the effort by Joshua Clottey Saturday night.…
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Pacquiao, Cowboys Stadium big winners Saturday night in Big D
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - Manny Pacquiao coasted to his 12th consecutive win and Cowboys Stadium was a big winner tonight in public opinion also as the 51,000 in attendance was the third largest…
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Final workout photos of Manny Pacquiao Thursday at Gaylord Texan Resort
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - Dallas photographer Stacey Verbeek was one of only a few photographers or reporters granted entrance to Manny Pacquiao's workout Thursday at the Gaylord Texan in preparation of the Pacquiao…
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Exclusive final workout photos of Joshua Clottey Thursday at Gaylord Texan
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - Dallas photographer Stacey Verbeek was granted exclusive opportunity to shoot Joshua Clottey Thursday afternoon in his final workout in preparation for Saturday night's fight at Cowboys Stadium against seven…
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Freddy lends credibility to “The Banner” I have held for seven years
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - I have written about "The Banner" several times in the past and today you get to see it. We pulled Freddie Roach from an interview after the final press…
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Classy fighters made for a classy press conference at Cowboys Stadium Wednesday
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - Promoter Bob Arum was very pleased with the tone of the final press conference Wednesday of the Pacquiao vs. Clottey fight promotion held at Cowboys Stadium. "These (Pacquiao and…
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WBO president is honored Pacquiao will fight for its title Saturday night in Dallas
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - World Boxing Organization (WBO) President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel says Manny Pacquiao is one of the most prestigious champions his sanctioning organization out of Puerto Rico has ever had wear…
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Mark Taffet: HBO PPV president has worn a big smile all week
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - The man with the biggest grin on his face Tuesday at the Gaylord Texan and again at today's final press conference was easily HBO's President of Pay Per View…
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Merchandise, memorabilia and the great banner are the thing for many Manny fans
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - "There are no $400 jackets for Pacquiao vs. Clottey, but we have many items between $10 - $200," said veteran merchandising director David Goldfarb Tuesday during the Pacquiao open…
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Pacquiao open workout packed; Manny beard controversy?
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - Manny Pacquiao took center stage Tuesday in a public welcome "open workout" in Ballroom B at the Gaylord Texan resort just outside of Dallas. Possibly 1,500 fans waited a…
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Pacquiao security is in good hands in Dallas this week
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - While Manny, Freddy, Jerry and Bob get most of the accolades from fans and media, there are always people that quietly go about there work in the boxing business…
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Calm, cool Clottey looks very confident heading toward Pacquiao showdown Saturday night
GRAPEVINE, TX - Veteran Top Rank publicist Lee Samuels has heard all the stories, tales and fables over the past 30 years regarding fighters. Still he was visibly moved by the story…
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It’s Fight Week in Big D and I’m looking at a 12 – foot boxing glove!
DALLAS, TX - It's fight week in Dallas, Texas. On Saturday March 13 world champion Manny Pacquiao of The Philippines defends his World Boxing Organization Welterweight (147 lbs.) Title against world -…
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Let’s ‘tap the brakes’ on this Floyd / racism nonsense
DALLAS, TX - I was talking with a few local fans that came to the Media Day for Dallas super bantamweight Roberto Marroquin Wednesday afternoon at the Maple Avenue Boxing Gym. They…
