Keith Idec
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Maurice Hooker Finally Makes 140 Pounds, Keeps WBO Title
By Keith Idec
VERONA, New York ? The fourth time was the charm for Maurice Hooker. Hooker came to the scale for the third time Friday night and made weight for his 140-pound title defense…
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Garcia: I’m A Better Fighter; All Spence Has Is Height, Weight!
By Keith Idec
Mikey Garcia is convinced he is better than Errol Spence Jr. That?s why he pursued what some people consider an impossible mission. That?s why the undefeated four-division champion can?t wait to get…
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Jacobs Credits Canelo For Taking Fight He Didn’t Think He?d Get
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Daniel Jacobs didn?t expect Canelo Alvarez to agree to fight him May 4. Jacobs figured Alvarez would choose another opponent, someone less threatening than him to the Mexican superstar?s…
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Spence To Garcia: Could Be Short Night If I Catch You On Chin!
By Keith Idec
Mikey Garcia appeared genuinely offended. Seated across a table from Errol Spence Jr., an incredulous Garcia demanded an answer from his upcoming opponent. Why, Garcia wanted to know, did Spence state that…
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McGirt: Kovalev Wasn’t Difficult To Work With; Up To Him Now
By Keith Idec
FRISCO, Texas ? Buddy McGirt was warned working with Sergey Kovalev would be difficult. The former light heavyweight champion had a very public parting of ways with longtime trainer John David Jackson…
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Kovalev: Alvarez Acting Like He’s The Best, Undisputed Already
By Keith Idec
FRISCO, Texas ? Eleider Alvarez believes Sergey Kovalev is full of excuses. Kovalev thinks Alvarez is full of himself. The former WBO light heavyweight champion told BoxingScene.com before a weigh-in Friday afternoon…
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Violence Against Women Becoming Boxing’s Complicated Problem
By Keith Idec
FRISCO, Texas ? Sergey Kovalev was at ease in his hotel room Thursday, as if there weren?t something unspoken hovering over him. The former light heavyweight champion has a felony assault charge…
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Thurman: Broner Subpar, Should’ve Fought Harder vs. Pacquiao
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Keith Thurman was rooting for Adrien Broner. It would?ve made more sense Saturday night for Thurman to want Manny Pacquiao to win their welterweight title fight. Thurman, the WBA?s…
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Thurman Wants Pacquiao; ‘90%’ Sure Mayweather Fights Him
By Keith Idec
Keith Thurman would welcome an opportunity to fight Manny Pacquiao later this year. The WBA ?super? world welterweight champion is fairly certain, though, that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement…
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Pacquiao: I Was Surprised Broner Didn’t Throw Lot Of Punches
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao expected Adrien Broner to throw more punches. Who doesn?t, right? Nevertheless, Pacquiao altered his strategy during their 12-round, 147-pound title fight Saturday night once it became evident…
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Pacquiao To Have Scratched Cornea Re-Examined Monday In L.A.
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao squinted and kept taking off his sunglasses late Saturday night. The Filipino legend didn?t mention anything about his left eye during a post-fight press conference, but that…
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Pacquiao: I Was Surprised Broner Didn’t Throw Lot Of Punches
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao expected Adrien Broner to throw more punches. Who doesn?t, right? Nevertheless, Pacquiao altered his strategy during their 12-round, 147-pound title fight Saturday night once it became evident…
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Ellerbe: Mayweather?s Retired; ‘No Interest’ In Pacquiao Rematch
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. was noncommittal when asked during Showtime?s telecast Saturday night about a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. The Pacquiao-Adrien Broner bout was in progress and Mayweather was careful…
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Broner: Everybody Knows I Beat Pacquiao; I Controlled Fight!
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? When the final bell sounded late Saturday night, Adrien Broner jumped on the ropes and engaged the crowd. It was an immediate indication that Broner believes he did enough…
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Pacquiao: Broner, Trainer Think I’m Old, But They’re Wrong!
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao didn?t see Kevin Cunningham call him essentially an old man during the most recent episode of Showtime?s ?ALL ACCESS: Pacquiao Vs. Broner.? The Filipino icon is certain…
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Manny Pacquiao Guaranteed At Least $20 Million For Broner Bout
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao?s complete compensation package for his fight against Adrien Broner will amount to at least twice what?s listed on his contract filed with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.…
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Broner: Arum Offered Me $2 Million To Fight Pacquiao; F*** Him!
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Adrien Broner?s recollection of his initial negotiations to fight Manny Pacquiao differ from Bob Arum?s account. Broner said during a press conference Wednesday that Arum offered him $2 million…
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Broner: Arum Offered Me $2 Million To Fight Pacquiao; F*** Him!
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Adrien Broner?s recollection of his initial negotiations to fight Manny Pacquiao differ from Bob Arum?s account. Broner said during a press conference Wednesday that Arum offered him $2 million…
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Broner: Me & Pacquiao Did VADA Testing ‘After I Made Some Noise’
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Adrien Broner indicated Tuesday that he and Manny Pacquiao underwent Voluntary Anti-Doping Association testing leading up to their fight Saturday night because Broner demanded it. ?It was VADA testing,?…
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Espinoza: Mayweather ‘Up In the Air’ About Pacquiao Rematch
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS ? Conventional wisdom within the boxing industry is that if Manny Pacquiao defeats Adrien Broner, a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is inevitable later this year. Stephen Espinoza has much…