John Katsilometes
23 articles · Las Vegas Sun
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‘Happy to be back’: Las Vegas broadcast legend returning ringside
Al Bernstein is known to croon around town, most often at Tuscany’s Piazza lounge. And the legendary boxing analyst is opening a new residency, related to the sport, this month. Bernstein premieres…
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Will Smith, Lady Gaga, LeBron among the celebs at Canelo-GGG
The Kats! Bureau at this writing is T-Mobile Arena, Section 20, a corn-hole toss from the ring for the Canelo-GGG bout. The fight falls into a busy sports weekend in VegasVille with…
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After GGG, ?Canelo? to answer the bell at XS Nightclub
So, Canelo?s got a club gig. Canelo Alvarez is headlining, in a way, at XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas late Saturday night. Canelo will hit that scene (metaphorically) after his bout…
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Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas fight energizes Thomas & Mack Center
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is ringside ? the splatter zone ? at the Thomas & Mack Center for the Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas WBO welterweight title bout. The Thomas &…
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Can arena lure Mayweather into ring to fight Pacquiao again?
Based on the announcement that George Strait will be the first entertainer to play at Las Vegas Arena, with shows set for April 22-23 and Sept. 9-10, there was a strong feeling…
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Mike Tyson to ?dig deep? in presenting Muhammad Ali at Hall of Fame gala
Mike Tyson doesn?t need long to respond to this hypothesis: If he and Muhammad Ali had squared off when both fighters were at their athletic peak, how would the fight have turned…
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In the end, Mayweather Jr.-Pacquiao was destined for Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES ? Before Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao swap leather, as they say, on May 2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, let?s explore the other locations considered…
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Now starring on the Strip: Manny Pacquiao?! Plus, Holly Madison, Melody Sweets
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is the final, formal news conference leading to Saturday?s fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley. The fight is for…
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Kats in Macau: Interviewing Brandon Rios, ?back play? and ?Crazy Happy Show?
TAIPEI, Taiwan ? At this writing, the Kats Report Bureau is at Taiwan International Airport, third level, nestled between Burger King, Starbucks, The Sweet Dynasty noodle emporium and Who Wha Ma Dumpling…
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Blog: ?Clash in Cotai? a pummeling by Pacquiao
MACAU -- We're entering the thick of the holiday season, and Manny Pacquiao showed his Christmas spirit by turning the face of Brandon Rios a Christmas-ornament red. Punching away tirelessly for 12…
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Kats in Macau: Sifting through the figures of a major fight with the man who runs Venetian Macau
MACAU ? In a singular manner that is not at all apparent, Edward Tracy is similar to Jerry Lewis. Both men record their interviews. ?In case you need to, you can ask…
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Kats in Macau: Manny Pacquiao a hit in China; Alicia Keys opens fight weekend with Rounds 1 and 2
MACAU ? The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is the Media Center at the Venetian Macau, where the visiting members of the media from around the world have been duly impressed…
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Kats in Macau: Top Rank Boxing?s Bob Arum says Venetian Macau is what Caesars Palace used to be
Before Bob Arum can start the conversation, there is a fire to douse. Or at least to explain. ?Apparently, Freddie (Roach) and Robert Garcia got into a shoving match, and Alex Ariza,…
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Is Steve Wynn cutting off the ring for Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather bout?
Speculation surrounding major boxing events is often as reliable as former heavyweight flop Duane Bobick?s chin. But for those interested in the latest chatter for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather mega-bout being planned…
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Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer: Celebs give ?stamp of approval? to Las Vegas as an event Mecca
In one corner of the arena, Will Smith was gently kissing Muhammad Ali on the cheek. In the other, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger clasping the hand of his wife, Maria Shriver, while…
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Live color from MGM Grand as Floyd Mayweather takes on Shane Mosley
Updated at 9:28: Merchant asks about Pacquiao, about blood tests (And really, is this going to be the sticking point, as it were?). "All I want is an even playing field," Mayweather…
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Texas-sized threat
Sparkling Cowboys Stadium — and Jerry Jones’ ambition — are potential headaches for Las Vegas with its smaller, older arenas It is decision time at Cowboys Stadium. Should you watch the action…
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Departing Dallas, with thoughts of water attractions and a splashy title bout
Each night you could hear the droning, this guttural whirr, followed by a light splashing of water. The sound of some sort of mechanical gearing or electronic trigger engaging, then a pause,…
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Is it possible to gauge a fighter’s mindset from a weigh-in? We’ll find out tonight
Today, the day of the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey welterweight title bout, I’m remembering what happened yesterday. A couple thousand people turned out to see Pacquiao, in his undergarments, step on a scale.…
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From the rumble seat: Michael Buffer impressed by the magnitude of it all
Michael Buffer has it backward: It seems as if he’s only about 30 years old, but has been in the fight game for 65 years. As it is, the appearances are reversed:…
