Chris McKenna
107 articles · Fanhouse
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Amir Khan: I will prove I’m one of the best British fighters ever
The former light-welterweight world champion is stepping up in weight to face WBC middleweight champion Alvarez in Las Vegas. Khan, 29, has never fought above the 10st 7lb welterweight limit but will…
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Brit boxing ace Amir Khan facing an uncertain 2016
It is now three-and-a-half years since the Bolton fighter was in a world title fight. That is far too long for someone in the prime of their career who had been sharing…
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Floyd Mayweather’s dad is right… his son is just too talented for his own good
The greatest fighter of this era was booed out of the arena after outclassing Manny Pacquiao - the crowning glory of a remarkable 48-fight career. Mayweather put in a near punch-perfect display…
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Manny Pacquiao?s trainer Freddie Roach fires warning to Floyd Mayweather Jr
Manny Pacquiao's trainer is confident his man will cause a shock in Saturday's ?250m super-fight in Las Vegas. Mayweather, 38, is regarded as boxing's defensive master and has never been beaten. But…
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Speedy Manny Pacquiao can be the man to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr
FREDDIE ROACH has watched every fight of Floyd Mayweather Jr's career and come to the conclusion the ageing American is not going to be able to run from his man Manny Pacquiao…
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Confident Floyd Mayweather Sr claims he has not watched a single tape of Manny Pacquiao
But Mayweather's father and coach Floyd Sr claims he has not watched a single minute of Roach's man Manny Pacquiao. The American and Filipino go toe-to-toe on Saturday night in Las Vegas…
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Fight Week Diary: Mutual respect between Mayweather and Pacquiao dominates build up
The Wednesday before a big fight in Las Vegas is always the day of the final head-to-head press conference when the two fighters face off on stage in front of the gathered…
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The ‘Fight of the Century’ is all about money for Floyd Mayweather Jr
The pound-for-pound superstar takes on Manny Pacquiao in boxing's richest bout, dubbed the 'Fight of the Century' on Saturday in Las Vegas, and he constantly chatted about cash when he sat down…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr: I’ll listen to my father and quit boxing in September
The pound-for-pound king takes on Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Mayweather, 38, claims his last outing will be in September even though he could be…
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Sugar Ray Leonard backs Manny Pacquiao to deliver against the odds and beat Mayweather Jr
SUGAR RAY LEONARD knows all about being written off before a huge fight and believes Manny Pacquiao can, just like he did, prove there is one more big performance left in him.…
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Manny Pacquiao revelling in underdog status ahead of Floyd Mayweather Jr fight
MANNY PACQUIAO claims he is more confident of beating Floyd Mayweather Jr than any other fight in his career. But Pacquiao has more than before any of his previous 64 fights that…
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FIGHT WEEK DIARY: Our man in Vegas takes you behind the scenes on Mayweather v Pacquiao
The world?s media arrived in Sin City on Monday to cover the richest bout in this sport?s history. Around 1,500 journalists have been accredited from the 15,000 that applied to witness Mayweather…
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Floyd Mayweather Profile: The rags to riches tale of the man they call ‘Money’
The ultimate boxer, but he is also the ultimate braggart. ?Money isn?t everything, money is the only thing,? he proudly declares. It is enough to make you cringe. Mayweather, 38, paints an…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr delivers knockout blow to Amir Khan’s dream fight
The undefeated American takes on Manny Pacquiao a week tomorrow in boxing's richest ever bout. But Mayweather, 38, has confirmed he will fight just once more after that in September. That rules…
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Floyd Mayweather: I don’t care if people mock me for Muhammad Ali claim
The pound-for-pound king takes on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a ?250m super-fight that will be boxing?s richest ever bout. Mayweather, 38, is putting his 47-0 record on the line as…
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Floyd Mayeather leaves Manny Pacquiao waiting as big-money fight edges closer to agreement
And that is why the American superstar will make Manny Pacquiao wait as long as possible before signing for boxing?s richest fight. The pound-for-pound king is edging closer to agreeing a deal…
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Manny Pacquiao tells Amir Khan: I’ll fight you if Floyd Mayweather won’t face me
The former sparring partners met at London?s famous Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club and had a chat about a possible fight this summer. Pacquiao ? who also had dinner with Prince Harry on…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan to hold crisis talks with promoters if he beats Devon Alexander
The Bolton welterweight has serious concerns that his dream bout with Floyd Mayweather is slipping away. Pound-for-pound king Mayweather, 37, is moving closer to a long-awaited clash with bitter rival Manny Pacquiao…
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COMMENT: Floyd Mayweather is up there with Sinatra and Elvis as Las Vegas’ top attractions
Mind-blowing magicians, nerve-tingling trapeze artists, superstar singers and brilliant bands have all once wanted to or plied their trade in Sin City. A quick walk down the famous Strip and you cannot…
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Amir Khan says Marcos Maidana must use speed to stand a chance against Floyd Mayweather
AMIR KHAN has told old foe Marcos Maidana that speed is his best chance to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr - but he hopes the Argentine doesn't pull off a shock. Maidana, 31,…
