Scott Heritage
772 articles · Examiner.com
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Mayweather to make Texas ring return despite legal issues, but who against?
While rumors of a ring return from undefeated former five weight world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. have surfaced regularly since his victory over Shane Mosley last year, most have tended to be…
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Golden Boy clutching at straws with talk of Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Saul Alvarez
After promotional giant Top Rank formally offered Juan Manuel Marquez a third fight with his longtime rival Manny Pacquiao earlier this week, it appears Marquez's current promoter Golden Boy is now desperate…
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Tim Bradley in need of unification bout more than Amir Khan
Although it would unify three of the four major light welterweight world titles, the proposed unification bout between WBA champion Amir Khan and WBO/WBC champion Tim Bradley still appears to be in…
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Chasing the knockout against Mosley a risky move for Pacquiao
Just over a week away from Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley and the talk among many fans isn't who will win, but whether or not the Filipino can become the first fighter…
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Floyd Mayweather’s felony hearing postponed for the third time
Representatives of former pound for pound champion Floyd Mayweather were in court for the second time this week earlier today, this time regarding the evidence hearing for his domestic abuse case, and…
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Danon Quick talks training methods, Mayweather, Pacquiao and more
Up and coming boxing trainer Danon Quick is someone who has a multitude of interests. Quick, known to most by his former business alias 'Phenomenon', has directed both movies and music videos,…
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Juan Manuel Marquez formally offered Pacquiao fight, still weighing options
Although he is likely coming close to the end of his career at 39 years of age, lightweight king Juan Manuel Marquez is still very much a fighter in demand, and currently…
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Floyd Mayweather’s battery trial postponed, ring return likely delayed
Former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr's faced the first of two scheduled court appearances this week on Monday, and as a result now looks less likely to return to the…
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Floyd Mayweather brags about spending $11.3 million while owing $3.4 million
At the beginning of what will no doubt be a lengthy court battle with the IRS, who claim he owes $3.4 million dollars in unpaid taxes, Floyd Mayweather has produced another of…
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Hatton still eager to erase memories of Pacquiao loss, considering Morales offer
Recently former light welterweight king Ricky Hatton confirmed that he has been offered a fight with Mexican ring legend Erik Morales, hot on the heels of the latter's age defying performance against…
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Pacquiao looking focused, odds shifting against underdog Mosley
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao held a media day in Los Angeles earlier today ahead of his May bout with Shane Mosley, and as usual the event attracted both celebrities and the…
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Victor Ortiz an unlikely opponent for Mayweather, Pacquiao
Immediately after any fighter between lightweight and middleweight wins a big fight these days, most throw out an almost obligatory series of challenges, many of which are usually directed at the biggest…
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Weekend of upsets marks big Golden Boy victory over Top Rank
Last weekend saw four major world title fights take place, two involving young developing stars signed to Golden Boy, another signed to rival organization Top Rank, and unquestionably, this time it was…
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U.S fans heckle Floyd Mayweather, demand he faces Manny Pacquiao
It was a case of another public appearance, another heckling for Floyd Mayweather last night at the Foxwoods resort in Conneticut, where he witnessed Victor Ortiz upset previously unbeaten Andre Berto to…
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Victor Ortiz upsets Andre Berto in thriller
Earlier tonight at the Foxwoods resort in Connecticut, former light welterweight contender Victor Ortiz defied the odds to win a unanimous decision against previously undefeated Andre Berto, becoming the new WBC welterweight…
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Khan retains against McCloskey, targets Tim Bradley next
WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan retained his title earlier tonight at the M.E.N arena in Manchester, England with a six round technical decision victory over challenger Paul McCloskey. After what was…
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Kermit Cintron matches up well with Margarito, Cotto or Pacquiao
After Bob Arum announced yesterday that former welterweight champion Kermit Cintron had signed a promotional deal with Top Rank, speculation quickly turned to who he will be matched against. Given that Cintron…
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Despite Kirkland triumph, Ishida still easy prey for Martinez
After what will likely be a strong candidate for upset of the year last weekend, which saw Nobuhiro Ishida finish highly touted prospect James Kirkland in one round, the Japanese import was…
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Timing for Pacquiao vs. Mayweather finally right, but is Floyd interested?
Manny Pacquiao takes to the ring next month in a fight that he is once again the heavy favorite to win, and unusually without any clear next opponent. Usually such matters Pacquiao…
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Sky Sports fiasco makes future U.K fights less likely for Amir Khan
From the beginning, WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan's upcoming defense against Paul McCloskey has been facing problems. So much so in fact that the validity of Khan even staging bouts in…