Leighton Ginn
98 articles · The Desert Sun
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CORNERSTONES; Diaz, Roach ? the men behind the boxers
INDIO ? Joel Diaz, the trainer for Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley, respects what future Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach has done in his career, but thinks he's more lucky than…
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Bradley leery of the left
LAS VEGAS ? When it comes to boxing, right-handed fighters are always leery about facing lefties because of the awkward stance and punches coming at different angles than what they're accustomed to.…
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Hop on boxer Tim Bradley’s bus
CATHEDRAL CITY ? As soon as Timothy Bradley got the 45-foot passenger bus provided to him by his promoters Top Rank, he realized his driver is the same one who drove Manny…
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Manny Pacquiao more concerned with head butts than his age
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao has dealt with people questioning if age is a factor after a subpar performance in his last fight, but the 33-year-old Filipino superstar is more concerned with Timothy…
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Exuding confidence, Tim Bradley struts his stuff in front of media
INDIO ? Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley promised fans and the media they will be in for a spectacle when he takes on fighter of the decade Manny Pacquiao on June 9…
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Manny Pacquiao rededicates himself to prepare for Tim Bradley fight
After the personal chaos that nearly derailed him in his last fight, superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao has recommitted to his religion and gave up his vices, which has made a difference in…
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Timothy Bradley ready for close-up on HBO series ’24/7′
CATHEDRAL CITY ? Ready or not, Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley will have his close-up beginning tonight when HBO features the three-time WBO light welterweight champion on its Emmy-award winning series. HBO's…
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Mother Kathy, wife Monica helped make Timothy Bradley a boxing champion
INDIO ? While both Kathy Bradley and Monica Bradley chose to stay in the background, Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley said both women have been important lights in his life that has…
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Missing Manny; Pacquiao a no-show at Wednesday training session in L.A.
HOLLYWOOD ? After a subpar showing in his last fight, Manny Pacquiao had given up many of his vices, turned to God and had a renewed focus in preparation to fight Timothy…
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Trainer: Tim Bradley on point
PALM SPRINGS ? Four weeks away from the fight of Timothy Bradley's life, and his trainer Joel Diaz said he couldn't be happier with how things are going in training camp. Diaz,…
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Local experts all favor Floyd Mayweather over Miguel Cotto
When it comes to predictions for tonight's Floyd Mayweather against Miguel Cotto mega-fight, the decision is unanimous. Local boxing experts have ?Money? winning, expecting him to stop Cotto in the 12-round World…
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Friendly banter; serious fight for Bradley
BEVERLY HILLS ? While some have said Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley has won the ?Manny Pacquiao lottery? by securing a fight with the popular boxer, trainer Joel Diaz sees it a…
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Manny Pacquiao’s trainer already throwing verbal jabs, calling Tim Bradley dirty fighter
CATHEDRAL CITY ? The contracts haven't been signed, but it looks like Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach is already working the referee and judges through the media, labeling Cathedral City's Timothy Bradley…
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Bradley-Pacquiao bout grows likelier
Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather announced Wednesday he will fight WBA super welterweight Miguel Cotto, leaving Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley as the lone logical candidate to fight the sport's other big name,…
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Oscar De La Hoya says Khan-Bradley fight unlikely amid promoters’ feud
Oscar De La Hoya said his star fighter Amir Khan is ready and eager to fight Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley in a unification bout between the two best fighters in the…
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Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns talks recent, past boxing
Tommy ?The Hitman? Hearns, owner of one of the most destructive right hands in boxing history, can be equally punishing with his tongue. Hearns will have a meet-and-greet Friday night during the…
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Sorting through Bradley’s suitors
Two leading boxing experts believe Cathedral City fighter Timothy Bradley is on the brink of superstar status, making him a hot property with promoters at the end of the month. Bradley, the…
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Timothy Bradley refutes Manny Pacquiao rumor
Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley has been flattered and amused with how his name has been thrown around as Manny Pacquiao's next opponent in November. WBA champion Amir Khan, who is negotiating…