Lee Cleveland
489 articles · Fight Saga
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Floyd Mayweather vs Miguel Cotto 2? Would it be immune to ‘Floydcott?’
The demand for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao has reached unprecedented levels and there is no going back now. However, despite the public's over-the-top demand for this fight, it is still unconfirmed.…
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Rios vs Alvarado 3: Odds are clear
On Saturday, January 24, Brandon Rios (32-2-1, 23 KO) and Mike Alvarado (34-3, 23 KO) will face one another for the third time. Their first two bouts were epic Fight of the…
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Canelo Alvarez vs Miguel Cotto: Is superfight in trouble?
Early this morning via Twitter, fight legend and Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya tweeted: "I get sick to my stomach that the top fighters today don't fight the best.…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao: Judges will wield tremendous power
Negotiations are well underway for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao, a megafight between boxing's biggest stars. According to sources, should this fight be announced soon, it will likely happen at MGM Grand…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Amir Khan in sparring: “He knows what happened”
Several weeks ago, FightHype caught up with elite-level welterweight Amir Khan who has been lobbying hard for showdowns with superstar champions Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. A former pupil of Freddie Roach,…
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Tim Bradley vs Amir Khan: Should Brit risk it all against ‘Desert Storm?’
Who remembers when Tim Bradley and Amir Khan was the second or third biggest rivalry in boxing? In Spring 2011, then WBA Jr Welterweight Champion Amir Khan and his trainer, Freddie Roach,…
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Amir Khan: “Having someone yelling at you gives you a boost”
After his remarkable victory over Marcos Maidana in December 2010 and easy dispatching of Zab Judah in Summer 2011, Amir Khan was headed towards boxing greatness. ... Or so it seemed. There…
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Canelo vs Cotto: Who needs who most?
Teams for Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez are still negotiating terms for a potential superfight between the boxing stars. And according to sources, the camps are still relatively far apart on purse…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao booked for May 2, says BoxRec
BoxRec.com, which is regarded as one of the most trusted and reliable sources in the industry, lists Mayweather vs Pacquiao for May 2nd. Floyd Mayweather is listed as Manny Pacquiao's next fight…
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao prediction: Common opponent makes pick
Former three division champion and future hall of famer Shane Mosley, who faced Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in 2010 and 2011, respectively, recently offered a brief analysis and prediction on the…
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Floyd Mayweather not the first boxer to demand advanced PEDs testing
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has received tremendous criticism ever since he demanded fellow superstar Manny Pacquiao to engage in Olympic style drug testing in 2009 as a prerequisite for a potential Mayweather…
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Mike Tyson? Is Deontay Wilder (32-0, 32 KO) comparable to a 20 year old Iron Mike, thus far?
Next month, 29 year old Deontay Wilder will fight WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne. The bout will serve as Deontay's first world title shot. Wilder's outstanding record of 32 wins 0 losses…
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‘Floydcott’ in full effect if Mayweather vs Pacquiao fails in 2015
In 2001, shortly after then-undisputed light heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr announced his pay-per-view (PPV) tilt against unheralded contender Julio Gonzalez, a group of knowledgeable boxing fans banded together to stage a…
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Manny Pacquiao, not Miguel Cotto? The hottest athlete among Puerto Ricans in 2014
It's no surprise a boxer finished as the most searched for athlete in Google Puerto Rico this year. Puerto Ricans love their boxing and take it very seriously. This year, the trendiest…
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Floyd Mayweather: Amir Khan underestimates Money’s May punching power
British boxer Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs) insists Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26KOs) is incapable of hurting him due to the latter's presumed lack of punching power. "Mayweather throws maybe three hundred punches in…
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Watermelon: Best food for hungover fighters?
If you're a fighter who loves to party on occasion and 'get your drink on,' this story may be for you. During the mid 1990s, a legendary boxing trainer noticed one of…
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Floyd Mayweather: “Nobody knows who Amir Khan is, only boxing people”
On the bright side, it seems that Floyd Mayweather is finally eying Manny Pacquiao as a serious, potential opponent. "My focus right now is Pacquiao and I want that fight," Floyd uttered…
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Pacquiao: Manny should fight Malignaggi next if Mayweather refuses
Obviously, the big fight everyone wants to see is Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao. Manny and his promoter, Top Rank, are seemingly doing all they can to get Floyd to bite. But…
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Manny Pacquiao: Most common misspellings on Internet
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH (/ˈp?ki.aʊ/ pak-ee-ow; Tagalog: [pɐkˈjaʊ] is a 36 year Filipino professional boxer, basketball player, politician, actor, and singer. (Well, he'll be 36 in 11 days) He is the…
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Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Wladimir Klitschko: Boxing generates massive worldwide interest
Is boxing a fringe sport? It's a question one must ponder. Last weekend, a non-American boxer was the trendiest search in Google U.S. as the query 'Pacquiao' far and away surpassed the…