Josh Slagter
60 articles · The Grand Rapids Press
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Like many, Floyd Mayweather not interested in Pacquiao rematch
By Josh Slagter
Manny Pacquiao?s win Saturday night was brought to you, in part, by Mayweather Promotions. So of course after easily defeating Adrien Bronner, the Filipino star quickly turned his focus to the mostly…
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Floyd Mayweather claims Manny Pacquiao rematch is coming in 2018
By Josh Slagter
Earlier this week, Oscar De La Hoya said he wanted to be the next president. Now Floyd Mayweather said he's coming out of retirement. Again. To face Manny Pacquiao. Again. The need…
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ESPN fight saves Manny Pacquiao from another poor PPV performance
By Josh Slagter
Well, that's one way to avoid an underwhelming pay-per-view total. Manny Pacquiao's next fight, July 1 against Jeff Horn in Australia, will be broadcast live on ESPN. It will be the first…
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Pacquiao-McGregor? Bob Arum offers a Floyd Mayweather replacement
By Josh Slagter
Maybe this will inspire Floyd Mayweather to finish negotiations with Conor McGregor. What if it was rival Manny Pacquiao who got to face the UFC star in the boxing ring, instead? Bob…
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Jeff Horn? Manny Pacquiao dips into boxing obscurity for next opponent
By Josh Slagter
Maybe Jeff Horn will be the answer to a trivia question someday. Short of that, it's hard to find a reason to have any interest in Manny Pacquiao's next (final?) fight, set…
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10 shares Floyd Mayweather meets with Donald Trump, maintains retirement plans
By Josh Slagter
Floyd Mayweather was in New York to promote an upcoming fight ? just not his own. He also squeezed in a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump. And it wouldn't be a Wednesday…
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CompuBox: Manny Pacquiao lands just 81 punches against Floyd Mayweather
By Josh Slagter
LAS VEGAS ? In this case, the numbers don't lie. Floyd Mayweather improved to 48-0 on Saturday night with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao, with the judges agreeing on 10…
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao: An A-to-Z guide, from Bob Arum to Miss Universe
By Josh Slagter
LAS VEGAS ? Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao is just a few days away, so here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on the biggest fight in decades: A…
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Floyd Mayweather links: David Hasselhoff visits, a private jet tour and a Manny Pacquiao tease?
By Josh Slagter
Tuesday was media day at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, and the host put on his usual show amidst the circus. Floyd Mayweather met with reporters to talk about his May…
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Manny Pacquiao movie makers fight Michigan film pirates in Floyd Mayweather’s hometown
By Josh Slagter
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The film, "Manny," chronicles the life of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, the Philippines' hero who is set to battle Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a May megafight to unify…
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Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao begin training camp for May 2 fight
By Josh Slagter
The fight is just two months away, so it's time for Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to get back to work. Mayweather-Pacquiao is set for May 2 at MGM Grand in Las…
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Bob Arum: Celebrities, high rollers need to pony up for Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao tickets
By Josh Slagter
Will Smith. Magic Johnson. Jack Nicholson. The A-list goes on and on. And while there won't be a shortage of celebrities at Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas, they…
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao a reality after Showtime-HBO compromise
By Josh Slagter
The need for Showtime and HBO to work together left some wondering if a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight would ever come to fruition. Now the two networks likely will shatter boxing box…
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Manny Pacquiao proposes $5 million fine if he or Floyd Mayweather fail drug test
By Josh Slagter
Five years ago, negotiations between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao broke down in part because the latter wouldn't agree to random drug testing. Not only has that stipulation already reportedly been agreed…
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Floyd Mayweather insists he’s not holding up fight, shares photo of Manny Pacquiao meeting
By Josh Slagter
The clock is ticking on Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao negotiations, with Mayweather's targeted May 2 fight date less than three months way. Currently, though, both sides can't even seem to agree…
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HBO: ‘We are not an impediment’ to Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight
By Josh Slagter
If Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao is going to happen in 2015, the role of Time Warner/HBO is critical. That much is known. What the cable network tried to make clear Monday…
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Manny Pacquiao adviser: Private meeting with Floyd Mayweather after Heat game ‘very positive’
By Josh Slagter
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had a chance to talk Tuesday night, with an NBA crowd as their witness. But the two fighters also chatted privately after the game in a hotel…
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Just waiting on Floyd Mayweather? Manny Pacquiao reportedly agrees to terms for the fight
By Josh Slagter
It's been a month since Floyd Mayweather said he'd "love to fight Manny Pacquiao," and that Bob Arum remained the biggest roadblock to making it happen. Well, according to Arum, Pacquiao's promoter,…
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Floyd Mayweather says he’d ‘love to fight Manny Pacquiao’ on May 2, under his terms
By Josh Slagter
Floyd Mayweather says he wants to fight Manny Pacquiao, and even offered a date. But fans can only be cautiously optimistic as many of the five-year roadblocks to the megafight remain ?…
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CompuBox: Floyd Mayweather’s defense returns, power punches find Marcos Maidana
By Josh Slagter
LAS VEGAS ? Back in May, Marcos Maidana landed the most punches of any fighter facing Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather made sure that didn't happen again in Saturday's rematch, using his legs more…