Robert Morales
415 articles · L.A. Daily News
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Insider Notebook: Alvarado-Provodnikov War, Arreola
Rarely has a fighter gained so much from a defeat the way Ruslan Provodnikov of Russia did in his narrow 12-round decision loss to welterweight champion Timothy Bradley on March 16 at…
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Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios each have something to prove
One can only imagine how many celebrities have graced the Beverly Hills Hotel with their presence since it opened 101 years ago. From John Wayne to The Beatles, so many have stayed…
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China’s Zou Shiming turns pro at 32, is trained by Freddie Roach
Zou Shiming on Thursday stood inside one of the rings at Wild Card gym in Hollywood. Next to him was a lovely woman in a pink summer dress who turned out to…
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Insider Notebook: Canelo, Sanchez Rips De La Hoya, More
Oscar De La Hoya can say, or tweet, whatever he wants. But you have to wonder what was going through his head this week when he sent this out on his social…
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Garcia forfeits his title, but the fight will go on
Any time a world champion doesn't make weight for a title defense, it casts a negative pall over the event, especially if it involves the headliner. That was the case Friday when…
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Insider Notebook: Ward-Froch II; Canelo-May; Molina
Golden Boy Promotions has a dilemma. On one hand, it wants to continue to help Floyd Mayweather Jr. promote his fights, which is a no-brainer. On the other hand, Oscar De La…
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Schaefer: Maidana vs. Lopez, On Paper it Could Be FOTY
Josesito Lopez of Riverside is 28 years old and a world-class fighter, but he's never won a major championship. Turning down big fights therefore is not an option for him, and that's…
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Matthysse’s star rising rapidly in ring
Lucas Matthysse of Argentina is 34-2 with 32 knockouts. With that kind of power, it was only a matter of time before he emerged as a potential superstar. He's 30, so it…
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Insider Notebook: Top Rank-Golden Boy, Floyd-Canelo
Just for fun, BoxingScene.com asked Richard Schaefer on Tuesday if there is any light at the end of the tunnel regarding his and Golden Boy Promotions' feud with Top Rank Inc., one…
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Insider Notebook: Top Rank-Golden Boy, Floyd-Canelo
Just for fun, BoxingScene.com asked Richard Schaefer on Tuesday if there is any light at the end of the tunnel regarding his and Golden Boy Promotions' feud with Top Rank Inc., one…
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Mosley isn’t the retiring type yet
"Sugar" Shane Mosley of Pomona will one day land in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Most likely, he'll get in on the first try. Mosley has multiple feathers in his cap,…
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HBO dumping Golden Boy low blow for the sport
Boxing is called the sweet science, but there was nothing sweet about HBO declaring Monday it will no longer do business with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions for the foreseeable…
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Oscar Valdez Could Be Moved Forward on The Fast Track
Featherweight prospect Oscar Valdez, 22-year-old, is now 3-0 with three knockouts after his fourth-round stoppage of Carlos Gonzalez on last Saturday's Timothy Bradley-Ruslan Provodnikov undercard, which took place at the Home Depot…
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Insider Notebook: Golden Boy-HBO, Tim Bradley, More
First Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and Bob Arum's Top Rank Inc. - the world's top two promotional companies - weren't doing business unless forced to. Now HBO drops Golden…
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Schaefer: Golden Boy Will Not Get Hurt By HBO’s Move
HBO on Monday morning made a rather startling announcement. For now it is no longer going to buy fights from, or do business with, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. An…
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Diaz: Bradley Paid The Price, He Was Hurt in Every Round
CARSON - Timothy Bradley (30-0, 12KOs) won a highly controversial split-decision over Manny Pacquiao to win a welterweight championship this past June 9 in Las Vegas. But Bradley did not get one…
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Bradley didn’t enjoy spoils of victory over Pacquiao
Timothy Bradley had already won two junior welterweight world titles when he stepped into the ring to challenge Manny Pacquiao for his welterweight belt June 9 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.…
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Insider Notebook: Bradley; SHO; Mayweather vs. Guerrero
It was the kind of victory you sort of want to throw back. After sitting down with Timothy Bradley on Tuesday, it seemed like he almost felt that way about his win…
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Pacquiao-Marquez 5: Arum Stakes Rep on Making It
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum told us last week that the boxing community should not worry, that a fifth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will get made, even though…
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ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: Promoter Arum confident Marquez-Pacquiao V will happen
Juan Manuel Marquez moaned and groaned to anyone who would listen that he deserved a fourth fight with Manny Pacquiao. In his mind, he had won their first three bouts. But the…