Scott Heritage
772 articles · Examiner.com
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Time for Pacquiao to put his chips on the table and exchange for lesser testing?
Floyd Mayweather and Golden Boy promotions are still pushing for Manny Pacquiao to undergo extensive and unnecessary drug testing before their proposed showdown in March. The sudden disagreement between the two fighters…
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Mayweather and Golden Boy out for blood, Pacquiao happy to give it
It is being widely reported that Manny Pacquiao is refusing to comply with Olympic style testing before his bout with Floyd Mayweather. This isn't exactly the case, and in actual fact Pacquiao…
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Floyd and Manny’s common opponents, and why they don’t matter
There is a lot of talk surrounding the fact that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have several common opponents. What people seem to be forgetting though is that styles make fights,…
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Bob Arum goes back to his roots with Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13
On February 13th an interesting world championship doubleheader will take place at the Las Vegas Hilton when Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire defends his WBA interim super bantamweight title against power punching…
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Can Freddie Roach cancel if Mayweather comes in over?
Freddie Roach is a man who always has a lot on his mind, and leading up to the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight this has been especially true. There are sparring partners to…
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War of words between Pavlik and Williams as showdown rumors surface
After Kelly Pavlik's win over Miguel Espino last weekend, the talk has once again turned toward an eventual fight against Paul Williams. Williams on his part is also looking for the bout,…
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Can Hatton get past troubles with Frank Warren to make Khan fight?
The fight of Ricky Hatton's career undoubtedly came back in June of 2005, when he took on and beat the feared IBF champion Kostya Tszyu, lifting himself to the top of the…
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Floyd Mayweather’s mind games working on Pacquiao?
Although the negotitions between Top Rank and Golden Boy are mostly completed, some of the smaller details are proving to be points of contention between the two sides. As in many big…
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Is Amir Khan being overprotected if he takes the Malignaggi fight?
The latest statements from Amir Khan's trainer Freddie Roach seem to suggest that a fight against Paulie Malignaggi is on the cards for 2010. This news will likely be derided by large…
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Ignore the doubters, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is too lucrative not to go ahead
It seems every other day there are new problems arizing for the super fight between Manny and Floyd, and more and more are doubting the fight will happen. There are still issues…
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Does Floyd Mayweather need a weight advantage to beat mega Manny?
Although negotiations have once again ground to a halt over several points, the most pressing issue seems to be Mayweather insisting on being the bigger man when he and Manny Pacquiao step…
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Opponents lining up for Ricky Hatton, Malignaggi adds himself to the list
Ricky Hatton is seemingly coming back for one last fight in the new year. Nothing has been signed or finalized yet, but this is what all the sources are saying. The only…
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Can Pacquiao vs. Mayweather live up to the hype?
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are the biggest names in boxing today. Not only that but the hype surrounding their eventual meeting has transcended the usual fight fans and even out beyond…
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Klitschko vs. Haye showdown on the cards for 2010 (video)
The biggest fight in the heavyweight division at the moment is a showdown between either of the Klitschko brothers and new champion David Haye. Haye has pulled out of fights with both…
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Does Manny Pacquiao know what supplements his trainers are giving him?
Amongst the furore that the extra testing Floyd Mayweather and team have demanded for their showdown, Manny Pacquiao is seemingly in the dark about what exactly he is taking with regards to…
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Darchinyan clears the way for Donaire rematch (video)
A little over two years ago, Nonito Donaire was standing across the ring from the highly rated Vic Darchinyan as an underdog. He went on to win the fight by technical knockout…
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Backhanded steroid accusations not enough to throw Manny off
It has come to light that representatives of Floyd Mayweather were the ones who wanted the extensive drug testing ahead of the super fight with Manny Pacquiao. Although Floyd himself is said…
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Billionaires converge to secure the big fight for Dallas
The battle of the venues for the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight is seemingly far from over. Although Mayweather and team were initially unhappy with officials from Texas and preferred the MGM in…
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Which party wanted extensive drug testing for Mayweather and Pacquiao?
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will undergo extensive testing before their fight as agreed by both fighters. The testing will include several tests rather than just one, and will also use a…
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao a ‘loser leaves town’ bout?
Aside from being the number one and two pound for pound fighters in the world, Mayweather and Pacquiao are also both in a unique position with regards to their fight. They have…