Rick Reeno

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Mayweather Reacts To Challenge of Bernard Hopkins

By Rick Reeno Apr 23, 2014

Following last Saturday's decision victory over Beibut Shumenov, IBF/WBA light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (55-6-2, 32KOs) called for a catch-weight fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. (45-0, 26KOs). Mayweather holds titles at welterweight…
Schaefer Applauds MGM CEO’s Reaction To Arum

By Rick Reeno Apr 23, 2014

Earlier this month, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum made worldwide headlines with his verbal assault on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Arum first exploded on April 10th, during the final press…
Roach: Pacquiao Had Killer Instinct, But a Little Slower

By Rick Reeno Apr 14, 2014

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach was pleased with Manny Pacquiao's level of aggression on Saturday night, when the Filipino star won a twelve round unanimous decision over Timothy Bradley to recapture…
Mayweather CEO Reacts To Top Rank vs. MGM Dispute

By Rick Reeno Apr 13, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - One of the biggest stories of the last few days is the escalating dispute between Top Rank and the MGM Grand of Las Vegas. The venue is…
Provodnikov ‘Disappointed’ With Algieri, Wanted Marquez

By Rick Reeno Apr 12, 2014

After taking part in high profile fights against Timothy Bradley and Mike Alvarado, WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov is "very disappointed" that Chris Algieri (19-0, 8KOs) will be his next HBO…
Arum Confident Pacquiao-Bradley Breaks 1 Million Buys

By Rick Reeno Apr 11, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - The long wait was well worth it, says Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum. The veteran promoter is confident that Saturday's HBO Pay-Per-View rematch, between Manny Pacquiao and…
Roach Can’t Guarantee a Vicious Pacquiao in Rematch

By Rick Reeno Apr 11, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - One of the big storylines hovering over Saturday's rematch between Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38KOs) and WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12KOs) - is whether or not…
Roach Tired of Excuses: Who Gives a F*** About Feet!

By Rick Reeno Apr 11, 2014

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is tired of hearing about Timothy Bradley's injured feet in the first fight with Manny Pacquiao, which took place in June of 2012. Bradley won a…
Bob Arum Smells Backdoor Handshake in MGM Fiasco

By Rick Reeno Apr 11, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, sent a strong message to the MGM Grand during Wednesday's final press conference for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley HBO Pay-Per-View…
Bob Arum Explains Further on His Anger With MGM Grand

By Rick Reeno Apr 11, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, sat down with BoxingScene.com to further explain his anger with the MGM Grand. As previously reported, Arum lashed out at the MGM…
Roach First Noticed Manny’s Compassion With Margarito

By Rick Reeno Apr 9, 2014

According to Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, he first noticed eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38KOs) displaying in-ring compassion on November 13, 2010 - the night Pacquiao unleashed a…
Pacquiao Will Go For a Strong KO Finish if Bradley is Hurt

By Rick Reeno Apr 9, 2014

Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38KOs) is still shocked that anyone could have scored against him in the first fight with Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12KOs), which took place in June…
Roach Admits End is Near if Bradley Gets Clear Win

By Rick Reeno Apr 9, 2014

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is very open about the fact that Manny Pacquiao's future in boxing is potentially at risk if he loses on Saturday night to WBO welterweight champion…
Mayweather, Ellerbe Explain The Amir Khan Poll Dispute

By Rick Reeno Mar 10, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, explained the details with Floyd's recent poll, where fans were allowed to vote for his May 3rd opponent.…
Brandon Rios Backs Angulo To Beat Canelo Alvarez

By Rick Reeno Mar 8, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Former champion Brandon Rios will be ringside on Saturday night, when Mexican junior middleweights Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Alfredo "Perro" Angulo will go to war in the…
Canelo Making 1.25 Million, Angulo Will Receive 750K

By Rick Reeno Mar 7, 2014

Las Vegas, MGM Grand - According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, former WBC/WBA junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will receive $1.25 million for Saturday's Showtime Pay-Per-View fight with Alfredo Angulo,…
Schaefer Explains Why Mayweather Did Not Select Khan

By Rick Reeno Feb 25, 2014

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer spoke with BoxingScene.com and explained the factors which influenced WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (45-0, 26KOs) to pass over Amir Khan in favor of Marcos…
Schaefer Rips Arum Over Khan/Floyd, Advises Bradley

By Rick Reeno Feb 20, 2014

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer was fuming after reading a recent article on BoxingScene.com, where Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, took shots at Floyd Mayweather Jr. and advised Amir Khan, who…
Schaefer: Maidana Removed From The Floyd Race

By Rick Reeno Jan 11, 2014

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer advised BoxingScene.com that Adrien Broner's decision to exercise a rematch clause, has removed Marcos Maidana from the list of possibilities for Floyd Mayweather's scheduled return on…
Schaefer ‘Shocked’ With Guerrero’s Move To Break Ties

By Rick Reeno Jan 9, 2014

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is a man of many words, but he was speechless when BoxingScene.com asked him to explain the reasons behind Robert Guerrero's maneuvering to break his Golden…