Robert Morales
415 articles · L.A. Daily News
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Hopkins-Dawson spurs verbal jabs
Perhaps it's a good thing the first fight between Chad Dawson and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins ended in the second round amid controversy because now they, and their respective promoters, truly…
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Marquez pines for Pacquiao rematch
When Juan Manuel Marquez stepped out of the ring Nov. 12 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he was a 38-year-old boxer who had for the third time tried unsuccessfully to get…
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Lopez gets his shot at redemption
Eleven months ago, featherweight world champion Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico was a top 10 pound-for-pound fighter. When he squared off with Mexico's Orlando Salido in a title defense April 16…
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Head-strong Bradley next for Pacquiao
Being the head of the class is typically a good thing. Not quite so for Timothy Bradley, as his head was the hottest topic of discussion Tuesday at a Beverly Hills news…
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Pacquiao prepares for Bradley
Being the head of the class is typically a good thing. Not quite so for Timothy Bradley, as his head was the hottest topic of discussion Tuesday at a Beverly Hills news…
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Tim Bradley Confident: Heck Yeah, I Can Hurt Pacquiao!
Timothy Bradley (28-0) challenges WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on June 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. However, Bradley only has 12 knockouts among his 28 victories, a knockout percentage…
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Insider Notebook: Bradley’s Head a Hot Topic in Big Fight
There is no truth to the rumor that Timothy Bradley attended the Evander Holyfield School of Head-Butting. Yet his reputation as a fighter who leads with his head was a hot topic…
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ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: Berto takes loss to Ortiz in stride
When a football team loses a big game, dozens of players have to deal with it. It's difficult, but not nearly as tough as when a fighter loses - especially for the…
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Insider Notebook: Pacquiao’s Choice; Khanspiracy; More
Trainer Freddie Roach told this reporter last week that Manny Pacquiao would be coming to Los Angeles this week to talk about his next opponent. As it turns out, Pacquiao won't be…
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Pacquiao not waiting for Mayweather; Bradley plan could be best bet
With Floyd Mayweather Jr. going to jail for a domestic violence conviction, it's doubtful he will be able to participate in a fight with welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao until perhaps the latter…
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Insider Notebook: Schaefer Shreds Arum, Bradley, More
Promoter Bob Arum said as recently as late last month that, things were in motion regarding the possible Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight. Richard Schaefer is CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, which…
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ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: Cotto, Margarito look to wrap it up
Antonio Margarito was riding in a car Friday in New York City on his way to the weigh-in for his rematch against Miguel Cotto tonight at Madison Square Garden (on HBO pay-per-view).…
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Insider Notebook: De La Hoya vs. Arum Feud Continues
By now it's obvious that the peace between Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions was short-lived. The newest edition to what has been a long-running feud came this…
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We’re thankful for wishful thinking
It's that time of year when we like to give thanks for what boxing has given us this year and to wish for what we would like the sweet science to provide…
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ROBERT MORALES on BOXING: This time, Marquez was robbed
Juan Manuel Marquez had just frustrated Manny Pacquiao over 12 rounds this past Saturday at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Instead of celebrating a victory he deserved, he had to address the…
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BOXING NOTEBOOK: Bradley is man with plan
Timothy Bradley of Palm Springs took some heat when he passed up a reported $1.4million to face fellow junior welterweight champion Amir Khan in a fight that would have taken place in…
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Pacquiao-Marquez buildup gets performance boost
The promotion for next Saturday's third fight between welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez took an interesting twist this week when word came out that Angel Hernandez, formerly known as…
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Arum Disagrees With Roach on Marquez KO Prediction
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum promotes WBO welterweight king Manny Pacquiao. He was asked if he agreed with trainer Freddie Roach's assessment that Pacquiao's upcoming fight with Juan Manuel Marquez won't go…
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Insider Notebook: Angulo-Kirkland, Canelo-Chavez, More
A promotional company pitting two of its best fighters against each other is not exactly a common occurrence. But that's what Golden Boy Promotions is doing with James Kirkland and Alfredo Angulo,…
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Pacquiao not lacking in motivation
Manny Pacquiao sat in his closet of a dressing room Wednesday at Wild Card Gym in Hollywood. Surrounded by a handful of reporters and one annoying photographer who rarely stopped clicking away,…