Scott Heritage
772 articles · Examiner.com
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Devon Alexander taking big risk in facing Lucas Matthysse after tough loss
According to several reports, former light welterweight champion Devon Alexander and current WBO interim light welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse have agreed terms to fight in July. Alexander (21-1, 13 KOs) is coming…
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Floyd Mayweather close to falling out of pound for pound rankings altogether
With the publishing of the Yahoo pound for pound rankings earlier this week, Floyd Mayweather found himself relegated to third place, behind Manny Pacquiao and now also middleweight ace Sergio Martinez. In…
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Nonito Donaire faces fan backlash over Golden Boy move
After the news was announced that Bantamweight king Nonito Donaire had left Top Rank for promotional rivals Golden Boy, fan and media opinions on the matter were mixed to say the least.…
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Nonito Donaire: Better off with Top Rank or jumping ship to Golden Boy?
Although he has yet to make any official public statement on the matter one way or the other, Bantamweight king Nonito Donaire is apparently considering leaving promotional giant Top Rank. Donaire, his…
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Martinez on the rise, Mosley fight crucial to Pacquiao maintaining no.1 status
Although in the opinions of most fans and writers either Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather belongs at the top of the pound for pound stakes, of late there has been another name…
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Dzinzurik win not enough to lift Sergio Martinez above Pacquiao, Mayweather
Middleweight lineal champion Sergio Martinez has undoubtedly become one of the breakout success stories of the last couple of years, rising from relative mainstream obscurity to become the best fighter in the…
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Martinez calls out Pacquiao, Mayweather, Cotto, unlikely to face any of them
Fresh from his eight round stoppage win over previously unbeaten light middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk (37-1, 23KOs) for the vacant WBC Diamond middleweight title over the weekend, and Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26KOs)…
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Emanuel Steward’s tutelage gives Cotto the advantage against Mayorga
Later on today, Miguel Cotto defends his WBA light middleweight title on Showtime pay per view against Ricardo Mayorga in a fight that could potentially mean bigger and better things for the…
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Photos: Amir Khan spars with Filipino prospects ahead of McCloskey bout
WBA super champion Amir Khan began sparring this week ahead of his April 16th title defense against European light welterweight champion Paul McClosley at the Manchester Evening News arena in his native…
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Latest 50 Cent twitter stunt backfires on Floyd Mayweather
Twitter happy rapper turned movie maker 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson is no stranger to practical jokes or causing controversy. Only last week for instance he launched a senseless tirade against…
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Mayorga vs. Cotto winner next in line for Manny Pacquiao?
Nicaraguan wild man Ricardo Mayorga, who challenges Miguel Cotto for his WBA light middleweight title this weekend, has a clear plan in mind should he win, he intends to challenge Manny Pacquiao.…
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Zab Judah vs. Juan Manuel Marquez this summer?
Only days after his seventh round stoppage of Kaizer Mabuza to regain the IBF light welterweight title he first held over ten years ago, and Zab Judah is already looking towards his…
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Photos: Amir Khan begins training in the Philippines
WBA light welterweight super champion Amir Khan landed in Manila over the weekend, and immediately began training for his upcoming bout with European champion Paul McCloskey which takes place on April 16th…
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50 Cent: Floyd Mayweather beat fighters first then Pacquiao gets his leftovers
Ahead of the premier of his upcoming movie 'Things Fall Apart', Floyd Mayweather associate, filmmaker and rapper 50 Cent decided to release a series of inflammatory statements aimed at long time Mayweather…
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Mixed reviews for Saul Alvarez, Zab Judah regains IBF title
Tonight saw two new world champions crowned as firstly Zab Judah finished Kaizer Mabuza in seven for the IBF light welterweight title, and later Mexican boy wonder Saul Alvarez took an easy…
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Bob Arum and Michael Koncz at odds over Pacquiao vs. Mayweather talks
It appears that two of the more influential figures within Manny Pacquiao's camp are not in agreement when it comes to the status of the rumored talks between themselves and Floyd Mayweather…
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WBC: Pacquiao-Margarito rules don’t apply for Alvarez vs. Hatton
According to several sources, the WBC are preparing to change the weight limit for this weekend's upcoming world light middleweight title bout between Britain's Matthew Hatton and rising Mexican star Saul 'Canelo'…
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South Africa unlikely, but a positive step for Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
After two failed attempts last year, it now appears that the powers that be in boxing are ready for a third attempt at putting together a potentially pay per view record breaking…
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Leaving Golden Boy a good move for Juan Manuel Marquez?
If the latest rumors surrounding WBA and WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez are to be believed, he could be on the verge of leaving long term promoter Golden Boy in hopes…
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Floyd Mayweather looks to outdo Manny Pacquiao, hints at South African comeback
Former pound for pound ruler Floyd Mayweather's close to year long absence from the ring might soon come to an end. According to a recent Jeff Mayweather interview with Fighthype, Floyd is…
