Mitch Abramson
223 articles · New York Daily News
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Zab Judah talking about fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Robert Guerrero, not retirement, after loss to Danny Garcia
Zab Judah spoke slowly and comfortably, seemingly at ease with his situation. Judah had just fought 12 bloody rounds against a young Philly fighter named Danny Garcia on Saturday, losing a competitive…
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In slugfest, Danny Garcia tops Brooklyn’s Zab Judah
After being kept apart at the press conference, the weigh-in and even a meet-and-greet at Modell?s because of bad blood between the two camps, Zab Judah and Danny Garcia finally met on…
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50 Cent Talks Gamboa, Mayweather, Broner, PEDs, More
Midway through a phone interview with 50 Cent, the rapper-turned-businessman-turned boxing promoter started to rap- literally. He was discussing the alleged ties between Yuriorkis Gamboa, a boxer he now promotes, and an…
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Broner Rips Gamboa, Marquez Over Alleged PED Use
In addition to belittling tonight's opponent Gavin Rees, WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner took another page from Floyd Mayweather by accusing a number of fighters of using performance enhancing drugs. Broner blasted…
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Mikey Garcia puts his undefeated record on the line when he fights dangerous Orlando Salido in WBO featherweight title bout at MSG
If it was up to Cameron Dunkin, the boxing match between Mikey Garcia and Orlando Salido would not take place. As Garcia's manager, Dunkin's job is to maximize the financial opportunities of…
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Golovkin’s Media Blitz Creates Heavy Pre-Fight Buzz
For someone who has never fought in the U.S. and on American television and whose grasp of the English language is still a work in progress, the media blitz surrounding Gennady Golovkin…
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Hershman Has Big Goals, Fresh Ideas For HBO Boxing
Ken Hershman smiled. He joked. He shook hands. The newly installed head of HBO Sports spoke of transparency and of eliminating mismatches and of brokering peace among the different promoters. He spoke…
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HBO’s Taffet Expects Pacquiao, Cotto PPVs To Deliver
While fans look ahead to the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito on Dec. 3. One observer who is probably just as eager for that fight is HBO?s PPV guru, Mark…
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Nonito Donaire not flashy, but good enough to beat crafty veteran Omar Narvaez
A rusty, sometimes bored Nonito Donaire may not be a spectacular Donaire. But he was good enough to beat crafty veteran in Omar Narvaez on Saturday night at the Theater at Madison…
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Donaire, Top Rank Leave War of Words in The Past
Rachel Donaire, the attention-getting wife of bantamweight champ, Nonito Donaire, clarified her remarks made about Manny Pacquiao?s wife, Jinkee at a recent Manhattan press conference, saying she meant no disrespect. Bob Arum,…
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Evander Holyfield Gives His Take on Mayweather-Ortiz
Am I the only one disturbed by what happened to Victor Ortiz on Saturday? Am I the only one who felt a little embarrassed for the sport after witnessing the ending? Am…
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Pacquiao Convinced Mayweather Using Ortiz To Prepare
Manny Pacquiao believes that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is laying the groundwork for a potential blockbuster fight with him by taking on Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17. While Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr. have…
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Freddie Roach Enjoying His Work With USA Boxing
During his recent stop in New York, Freddie Roach, famed trainer of Manny Pacquiao, discussed his role with the U.S. Olympic boxing team, from his favorite boxers, to his desire to reverse…
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Roach: Marquez is Now More Aggressive, His Downfall
Freddie Roach, never one to shy away from a strong opinion, is predicting a knockout for Manny Pacquiao, whom he trains, in his upcoming fight with Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12…
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Floyd Mayweather’s recent silence might be good news for boxing fans hoping for Manny Pacquiao fight
We haven't heard much from the boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. over the past few months. No Ustream video labeling Manny Pacquiao a "midget" or a "whore." No silly statements from his spokesman.…
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Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez to square off in ring rematch on Nov. 20 in Atlantic City
Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez are fighting each other again, and no strong marketing campaign is necessary to hype this fight. The first time they met on Dec. 5, 2009, the two…
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. apologizes for racist Ustream video rant against Manny Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather Jr. hasn't boxed professionally since May 1, and he doesn't have any fights lined up. To fill the void, he's taken up an ill-fated second career as a web show…
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Boxing promoter Bob Arum stays busy with Ivan Calderon-Jesus Iribe fight at Madison Square Garden
Bob Arum held a press conference on Thursday, which means that the boxing promoter who's 78 years old and counting was holding court, hurling one-liners, scolding writers and making a small get-together…
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Emanuel Steward, Hall of Fame trainer, trying to revive Miguel Cotto’s career
The sport has taken its toll on Emanuel Steward, the Hall of Fame trainer. After his fights, he can usually be found walking around, "cooling off" because he is a nervous wreck.…
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Paulie Malignaggi takes jabs from Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach
Part of the appeal of Paulie Malignaggi, the former junior welterweight champion from Brooklyn, is his wise-cracking, kid-on-the-corner, say-anything persona. His mouth, to some extent, is credited with landing him his fight…