Robert Morales
415 articles · L.A. Daily News
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Mayweather-Khan: Schaefer is Dead Serious on This One
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Schaefer recently talked about the possibility of a fight between super lightweight champion Amir Khan, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. He said that is a fight he really wants…
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Mosley, coming off a loss to Mayweather, is out to prove he hasn’t grown old in the ring
This past June 17 marked the 10-year anniversary of the first fight between Oscar De La Hoya and "Sugar" Shane Mosley held at Staples Center. "I remember Salma Hayek being there," De…
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Insider Notebook: De La Hoya on Mayweather, Hatton, Etc.
Oscar De La Hoya on Tuesday stood on the apron of a makeshift boxing ring at Placita Olvera, an area behind the famed Olvera Street in Los Angeles. About 200 feet away…
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Insider Notebook: Pacquiao-Margarito Fever; Alvarez; More
Antonio Margarito stood in one corner of the Rodeo Room at the famed Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, holding court with scores of reporters following a news conference to formally announce…
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Another chance for Margarito
Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday stood on the dais inside the Rodeo Room at the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel. Some 30 reporters jostled in, trying to get close enough to hear him. When…
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MORALES: De La Hoya clamors for Pacquiao-Marquez III
Oscar De La Hoya didn't waste any time trying to take advantage of Antonio Margarito's failure to obtain a license from the California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday. De La Hoya on…
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Insider Notebook: Margarito Mania, Schaefer’s Take, More
Had the California State Athletic Commission granted Antonio Margarito a license Wednesday, the chances were still good that the Nov. 13 fight between Margarito and Manny Pacquiao would land at the MGM…
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One thing is certain:Fight is On
Bob Arum was back at his Las Vegas headquarters on Friday after having met with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Wednesday in Texas. The two discussed the possibility of holding the…
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Arum: Pacquiao vs Margarito Will Happen, Guaranteed
One way or another, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says the proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito will happen on November 13. Arum flew out on Wednesday to meet with…
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BOXING: Pacquiao bout with Margarito already sparking controversy
Promoter Bob Arum was back at his Las Vegas headquarters Friday after having met with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Wednesday in Texas. The two discussed the possibility of holding the…
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Schaefer Not Concerned With Mayweather/King Reports
Recent reports about Floyd Mayweather Jr. spending time with promoter Don King apparently is not worrisome to Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions. Golden Boy has been helping Mayweather promote his…
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Insider Notebook: Pacquiao’s Fight; Khan-Marquez; More
Promoter Bob Arum on Wednesday said that, contrary to one report, he has not completely given up on holding a Nov. 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito in Las Vegas.…
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Arum, De La Hoya, Schaefer not done sparring
LOS ANGELES - Promoter Bob Arum on Tuesday played host to a news conference here formally announcing the featherweight world title fight between Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico and Rafael Marquez…
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De La Hoya Talks: No Mayweather-Pacquiao Negotiations!
Oscar De La Hoya on Monday afternoon walked into Fortune Gym in Hollywood, Calif. He was there to help play host to a media day featuring four of the fighters scheduled to…
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Arum, Schaefer Trade Words Over “Mayweather Talks”
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has ripped his promotional rival, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, for supporting the Team Mayweather statement that was circulated last week by Leonard Ellerbe, the adviser…
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Mayweather-Pacquiao is still a mess
If Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn't accept the Nov. 13 fight with Manny Pacquiao because he's concerned his uncle/trainer Roger Mayweather might not be available after going on trial next month for allegedly…
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Schaefer: Golden Boy Promotions is Not Like Top Rank
With all the recent conversation about Bob Arum keeping fights in-house at Top Rank Inc., Richard Schaefer was stunned to hear that there have been similar rumblings about Golden Boy Promotions -…
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Insider Notebook: Paul Williams Blasts Pacquiao; Khan Bit
It was Wednesday afternoon, and Paul Williams had just finished a training session near his home in South Carolina. About 10 minutes into a telephone conversation, Williams was asked what would happen…
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Bradley believes he can be draw fans if he fights Pacquiao
Not only is Timothy Bradley one of the better pound-for-pound fighters in the game today, he's also one of the most respected. It would be difficult to find one person in the…
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Bradley Responds To Arum on Pacquiao Fight Comments
Promoters Bob Arum and Gary Shaw recently went back and forth in this space on the subject of a possible Timothy Bradley-Manny Pacquiao fight. Arum, Pacquiao's promoter, was asked if Bradley would…