Robert Morales
415 articles · L.A. Daily News
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Abner Mares willing to fight all comers
If we had a dime for every time a fighter said he wants to fight only the best opponents, we'd be rich. The problem is, few follow through on that kind of…
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Insider Notebook: Martinez-Golovkin, Ward-Pavlik, More
Promoter Lou DiBella said something very interesting in the post-fight news conference following Sergio Martinez's unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Sept. 15 at Thomas & Mack Center in…
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Roach Feels Pacquiao Will Lose To Marquez Without a KO
BEVERLY HILLS - If there's one thing about Manny Pacquiao, he doesn't like it when people aren't happy with one of his fights. Juan Manuel Marquez doesn't like the idea that in…
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Julio Chavez Jr. continues to make name for himself
Lou DiBella, who promotes Sergio Martinez, believes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. DiBella said that's why Martinez doesn't like Chavez much. "I think it's…
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Insider Notebook: Martinez’s Fury, Ward’s Win, Molina
Sergio Martinez patiently answered questions Monday from one reporter after another at Fortune's Gym on famous Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. His replies were quick, but to the point. During a period with…
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Arum, 50 Cent Have Spoken Since Mayweather’s Release
Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, told BoxingScene.com that he has spoken to 50 Cent since Floyd Mayweather Jr. was released from jail earlier this month. The rapper apparently is hopeful of becoming…
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Insider Notebook: Rios Fired Up, Arum on Martinez, Donaire
It was July 2011, and lightweight world champion Brandon Rios squared off with Urbano Antillon in a title defense at Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Rios and Antillon went toe-to-toe in…
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DiBella hits it big with Martinez
Ever see promoter Bob Arum sitting ringside at one of his fights? As comedian Don Rickles once said decades ago about then-Dodgers manager Walter Alston, you could watch a fly die on…
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Insider Notebook: Mayweather, Golovkin, Martinez, More
One has to wonder how much pressure Richard Schaefer is under to pull some kind of a rabbit out of his hat regarding Floyd Mayweather Jr. By now, many in the industry…
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Molina ready for his biggest challenge
When a boxer doesn't turn pro until the age of 23, it's tougher to get a shot at a major world title because of the late start. John Molina of Covina is…
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Inside Notebook: Pacquiao’s Decision, Arum on TMT, More
Promoter Bob Arum on Tuesday said that he and his wife, Lovee, are leaving Saturday to the Philippines. Once there, Arum will talk to Manny Pacquiao about his next fight. The possibilities…
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Schaefer: Khan Needs Trainer Who Devotes 100% To Him
It was reported on BoxingScene.com this week that Amir Khan, who was rather stunningly stopped in the fourth round by Danny Garcia last Saturday night, is unhappy with playing fiddle - so…
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BOXING: No split decision when it comes to outcry of Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Timothy Bradley
LAS VEGAS - Promoter Bob Arum walked around the media center at MGM Grand late Saturday, still shaking his head in disbelief an hour after Timothy Bradley was judged to be a…
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Timothy Bradley brings brash confidence into fight against Manny Pacquiao
You have to love Timothy Bradley. The other day he was asked what he thinks about trainer Freddie Roach saying he is tailor-made for Manny Pacquiao. "I don't care what Freddie Roach…
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BOXING COLUMN: Bradley brings confidence into ring
You have to love Timothy Bradley. The other day he was asked what he thinks about trainer Freddie Roach saying he is tailor-made for Manny Pacquiao. "I don't care what Freddie Roach…
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BOXING: Manny a new man
Athletes sometimes wait until it's too late to change their evil ways. It's possible boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is not one of them. He better hope that's the case. It sounds like…
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Bradley says he’s up to challenge of facing Pacquiao
Timothy Bradley stood inside the ring at Fortune Gym last week. One could almost feel the energy emanating from him as he spoke about the elements that got him to this point…
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Tarver dreams big … really big
Antonio Tarver is the proud owner of one of boxing's most jaw-dropping knockout victories over the past few decades. His second-round TKO of Roy Jones Jr. in a light heavyweight title fight…
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BOXING: Mayweather makes it unanimous
LAS VEGAS - Twenty years from now, boxing experts will sit around and ponder where Floyd Mayweather Jr. ranks among the all-time greats. Judging by his performance Saturday, the reviews could just…
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Mosley declares to haters that he’s not done yet
"Sugar" Shane Mosley has been here before, where many in the boxing community thought he was spent. It happened ahead of his fight with Antonio Margarito in January 2009 at Staples Center.…