Scott Heritage
772 articles · Examiner.com
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Venue speculation a play for more money from Arum and Schaefer?
The venue for the super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is still up in the air following the latest developments. Although some will tell you that Las Vegas was the…
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Can Boxing’s upswing outlast Mayweather and Pacquiao?
Over the past few months, boxing has undergone a revival of sorts, with several big cards, more big fights to come and some of the competition struggling. The latest big fight, perhaps…
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Will Mayweather make weight or take the penalties to come in over?
The fight of the decade between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been all but finalized, with only the venue left to be decided. (Although let's be honest here, its almost certain…
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A look at the weight issue between Pacquiao and Mayweather
The most hotly debated detail of the Pacquiao-Mayweather super fight currently being ironed out is the weight that the bout will be fought at. In its simplest terms Mayweather is naturally the…
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Manny Pacquiao’s one advantage Floyd Mayweather can’t counter
When Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. meet next March, they will be fairly evenly matched in most aspects of boxing. Sure both have their strengths and weaknesses, but on paper they…
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Where does Amir Khan’s win place him in the division?
Just moments ago Amir Khan blew Dmitriy Salita out of the water in 76 seconds, and looked like a completely different fighter than the one who got knocked out by Breidis Prescott…
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Does a March 13th date favor Mayweather or Pacquiao?
The super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is seemingly going ahead on March 13th. No official word has been given yet, but sources everywhere are saying that the announcement is…
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Predictions for this weekend’s fights: Khan, Arreola and Williams
Amir Khan takes on Dmitriy Salita on Saturday night in the first defense of his WBA light Welterweight title. The fight is happening in Newcastle, England and also features Kevin Mitchell against…
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Assessing the obstacles in front of a Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight
Despite the fact that negotiations are said to be going well between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. there are still numerous obstacles to the fight ever happening. Just about every aspect…
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao to be pushed forward instead of delayed?
The latest news from the negotiating table is that the fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is almost finalized, and that the final details will be worked out…
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Matthew Hatton, the most pointless fight in boxing
In light of the fight that everyone wanting to see being delayed, both participants are looking for tune up fights between now and then. One half of the battle of the pound…
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Should Manny Pacquiao have waited until retirement for his political career?
AP Photo/Jae C.Hong Manny Pacquiao has been on the path toward a political career for several years now, and initially wanted to retire before he took this to the next level. Now…
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Can Andre Berto upset the plans of the Welterweight division?
Undefeated WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto faces off with Shane Mosley in a little over a months time and odds makers have him pegged as a heavy underdog. The problem Berto has…
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Do other fights need to happen before Mayweather vs. Pacquiao?
Fans are clamoring for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao to be announced and confirmed, but seemingly neither fighter is in a position to make the fight happen any time soon. This isn't to say…
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Ricky Hatton or Amir Khan next for Juan Manuel Marquez?
Amir Khan has been looking for a big name to put on his resume as of late, and Juan Manuel Marquez is just that kind of name. Dangerous and famous enough to…
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Will Manny Pacquiao’s political career be derailed by his biggest fans?
At the end of his illustrious boxing career, which will be concluded after his next two fights, Manny Pacquiao will step away from the ring and become a full time politician. Here…
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Shane Mosley gunning for Pacquiao, Mayweather and Cotto
Shane Mosley is a man on a mission, to defeat the remaining Welterweight champions and ensure his place among the all time greats of the division. To manage this feat all he…
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao head to head against the UFC bad for both events?
The proposed bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will clash with a UFC event if the two are both held on May 1st. That date has come under threat for Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao vs. Mayweather the ultimate hero vs villain story?
All the greatest boxing rivalries have a story line, usually involving a hero and a villain, and Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is no different. On first inspection, the roles for each…
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Breaking down the terms of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
The negotiations are ongoing between the representatives of Floyd Mayweather Jr (40-0) and Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2). Top Rank top man Bob Arum and Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer are keeping quiet about what…