Keith Idec
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Arum Already Considers Lomachenko ‘Top 5’ In The World
By Keith Idec
One fight into his very promising professional career, promoter Bob Arum already considers Vasyl Lomachenko one of the world?s best boxers. ?I think Lomachenko is among the top five best fighters in…
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Pacquiao: Khan’s Speed Gives Him Shot Against Mayweather
By Keith Idec
Manny Pacquiao would be much more confident if he was the one challenging Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 3 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Filipino superstar still thinks Amir Khan…
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Idec on boxing: Danny Garcia deserved shot at Floyd Mayweather
By Keith Idec
Amir Khan beat Marcos Maidana again, this time in Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s online poll to determine his next opponent. Assuming Mayweather adheres to the wishes of those who voted, the best boxer…
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Roach: Bradley Not Better Than In First Pacquiao Fight
By Keith Idec
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Roach: Khan Can’t Beat Mayweather, PPV Will Lose Money
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Freddie Roach knows as much about Amir Khan?s boxing ability as anyone. The outspoken trainer doesn?t think Khan can upset Floyd Mayweather Jr., either. But if Khan does indeed…
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Idec on boxing: Manny Pacquiano vows a killer instinct
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley don?t agree on who won their first fight. Pacquiao, like the vast majority of those who watched it, believes he beat Bradley quite convincingly…
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Roach Pushing Pacquiao For First KO In Four Years
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Freddie Roach is more than willing to become boxing?s Bible-thumping trainer, if it?ll inspire Manny Pacquiao to seek knockouts the way the powerful southpaw once did. Roach and Pacquiao…
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Arum Considers Cotto-Martinez Basically Done Deal
By Keith Idec
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Arum: Pacquiao-Bradley Rematch Bigger Than First Fight
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Promoter Bob Arum said Thursday that a deal is almost finalized for a Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley rematch and that an official announcement is imminent. ?We?re very, very close,? Arum…
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Idec: Mikey Garcia patient about any bout vs. Manny Pacquiao
By Keith Idec
Not long after Manny Pacquiao pummeled Brandon Rios on Nov. 23 in Macau, China, Bob Arum mentioned Mikey Garcia, one of Rios' stablemates and close friends, as a potential Pacquiao opponent. The…
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Arum Understands Marquez’s Stance On Pacquiao Fight
By Keith Idec
As much as Bob Arum would prefer it if Juan Manuel Marquez would change his mind, Marquez?s co-promoter understands why Marquez hasn?t agreed to fight Manny Pacquiao a fifth time. ?Unlike many…
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James Kirkland returns to spotlight with brutal TKO of Glen Tapia
By Keith Idec
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. ? Whether James Kirkland can compete with the best junior middleweights in the world fighting the way he fought Saturday night remains to be seen. What?s indisputable is that…
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Idec: Look for Manny Pacquiao to box Juan Manuel Marquez next
By Keith Idec
Manny Pacquiao proved Saturday night that he remains one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world. He admitted after a relatively easy 12-round victory over Brandon Rios in China that Rios…
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Idec: Hero of the Philippines faces extra burden
By Keith Idec
It's hard to imagine Manny Pacquiao having more pressure placed on him than he has throughout his transformation into one of the most influential figures in the Philippines. The wildly popular Pacquiao…
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Super Typhoon Haiyan Hasn’t Affected Pacquiao’s Camp
By Keith Idec
The catastrophic typhoon that hit the central part of the Philippines on Friday is not expected to make Manny Pacquiao relocate toward the end of his training camp for a Nov. 23…
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Idec: Loss motivates Nonito Donaire to return to the ring
By Keith Idec
Before boxing Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire hadn?t lost in 12 years, had won world titles in four weight classes and was a rising star commonly considered one of the top five pound-for-pound…
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Idec on boxing: Featherweights renew rivalry on HBO
By Keith Idec
Vic Darchinyan has waited six excruciatingly long years for Saturday night. The powerful southpaw from Armenia has wanted a rematch with Nonito Donaire from the moment Donaire drilled him with a perfect…
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Boxing: Gennady Golovkin eyes Sergio Martinez bout
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Gennady Golovkin didn?t hesitate early Sunday morning when asked about the opponent he most wants to fight. ?I want Sergio Martinez,? Golovkin said following his technical knockout victory over…
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Idec on boxing: Duva thinks Golovkin hype a bit much
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Kathy Duva delivered her sarcastic message with a wry smile Thursday. The experienced promoter from Little Falls reminded those touting Gennady Golovkin as a great boxer based on his…
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Brandon Rios Not Buying Talk of Washed up Pacquiao
By Keith Idec
The image of an unconscious Manny Pacquiao falling face-first to the canvas is one most of us will never forget. Brandon Rios remembers it vividly, too, but the former WBA lightweight champion…