Robert Morales
415 articles · L.A. Daily News
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Gilberto Ramirez returns for first title defense
When last we spoke to Gilberto Ramirez in early July, he was basking in the glory of having become Mexico?s first super middleweight world champion after defeating Arthur Abraham on April 9,…
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Jason Sosa has his hands full with Vasyl Lomachenko
You might say Jason Sosa knows what he?ll be up against Saturday when he challenges Vasyl Lomachenko for his super featherweight belt. ?I am very excited for April 8 and I am…
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Vasyl Lomachenko has respect for Jason Sosa
Not only has Vasyl Lomachenko become one of the most impressive fighters in the world in just over three years as a pro, he also likes to make people laugh. Lomachenko was…
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Boxing: How legend Bernard Hopkins became a winner
If you have never been part of the so-called thug life, you?d wouldn?t understand how difficult it is to get out of it. ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads But as someone who…
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Nicholas Walters looks to ?hurt? Vasyl Lomachenko
As good as Vasyl Lomachenko is, as much as promoter Bob Arum touts him as the greatest he?s seen since a young Muhammad Ali, Lomachenko knows he is in for a real…
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Manny Pacquiao returns to championship form in defeat of Jessie Vargas
LAS VEGAS ? Jessie Vargas said more than once during the promotion for his welterweight title defense against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday that a win over a legend such as Pacquiao could…
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Jessie Vargas brings newfound power into Saturday’s bout with Manny Pacquiao
Jessie Vargas has never shown much power, save for a right cross that had Timothy Bradley out on his feet in the 12th round of their June 2015 fight won by Bradley.…
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Sen. Manny Pacquiao battles 14-hour days, Jessie Vargas
Appearing fit as usual but a bit weary, Manny Pacquiao made himself comfortable in the downstairs portion of trainer Freddie Roach?s Wild Card gym in Hollywood. It was Wednesday, only three days…
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Jessie Magdaleno says Nonito Donaire is past his prime
Upon arriving at Jackrabbit Boxing Club in Long Beach, a second look was needed Thursday to make sure that was really Jessie Magdaleno. His hair had gone from black to blonde. We…
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Why Oscar Valdez might be boxing?s next ?major star?
Recently crowned featherweight champion Oscar Valdez of Mexico is ultra-explosive in the ring. That?s not all he has going for him. He?s also charismatic and speaks English and Spanish equally well. It…
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Pomona-born boxer Jessie Magdaleno has ?Vegas? heart
World-class boxer Jessie Magdaleno was born in Pomona, but he moved away at age 4 and has since called Las Vegas home. ?Vegas, it?s been good to me,? Magdaleno said. ?It?s been…
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Morales: Canelo focused on Liam Smith, not critics
Canelo Alvarez has taken a lot of heat lately. He just might take it out on Liam Smith on Saturday. Everyone wanted to see Alvarez take on Gennady Golovkin in a middleweight…
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?Chocolatito? Gonzalez wins another title, makes history
INGLEWOOD >> Roman ?Chocolatito? Gonzalez on Saturday entered his challenge to super flyweight champion Carlos Cuadras with an emotional goal of winning a world title in his fourth weight class. Gonzalez wanted…
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Promoter: Gennady Golovkin not in no-win situation
Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, it seems, will be in the proverbial no-win situation when he defends his championship against Kell Brook on Saturday at O2 Arena in Brook?s native England (on HBO).…
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Manny Pacquiao will fight Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5
Boxing promoter Bob Arum said on Tuesday night that Manny Pacquiao has decided to fight welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5 from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. A…
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Viktor Postol: From security guard to national hero in Ukraine
HOLLYWOOD - Having the love of an entire country is a beautiful thing, if one can get it. Viktor Postol might have gotten close when he knocked out Lucas Matthysse of Argentina…
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John Bray will fight Alzeimer?s, other dementia to finish
VALENCIA >> John Bray was uncomfortable, so he slid off a couch to the floor of his living room to do some stretching exercises to alleviate pressure on his neck and back.…
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Gilberto Ramirez gaining respect of Mexican boxing fans
Gilberto ?Zurdo? Ramirez is a world-champion boxer from Mexico with movie-star looks. Sounds familiar. Like Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, right? Alvarez has for years been Mexico?s most popular active boxer. But Ramirez recently…
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Vasyl Lomachenko best ?since Muhammad Ali,? Bob Arum says
OXNARD ? Longtime boxing promoter Bob Arum said it, but it was the type of comment that took a few seconds to process. ?I don?t know,? said Arum, when asked about the…
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Morales: Memo to De La Hoya and Canelo ? Golovkin is worth the weight
Oscar De La Hoya and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez are under pressure these days. The reasons why are understandable. Alvarez will be defending his middleweight title Saturday against Amir Khan at a catchweight…