Vic Tafur
7 articles · San Francisco Chronicle
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Manny Pacquiao hears the concerns about fighting again, but he’s back at 46 anyway
By Vic Tafur
Manny Pacquiao looked slow, with a lack of urgency, like the once legendary champ didn’t want to be in the boxing ring. That was during his last fight, an ugly loss almost…
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Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter: Best bets for Saturday’s welterweight title fight
By Vic Tafur
LAS VEGAS — Terence Crawford feels like he has a lot to prove Saturday night when he defends his WBO welterweight championship against former titleholder Shawn Porter. It’s the biggest fight and…
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Ward chases greatness in light heavyweight title bout
By Vic Tafur
Andre Ward may have said goodbye to his wife and four kids seven weeks ago to prepare for Saturday?s light heavyweight title fight, but he?s actually been getting ready for this one…
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Oakland?s Andre Ward preps for title shot Saturday
By Vic Tafur
They?re throwing a going-away party for Andre Ward on Saturday night at Oracle Arena. The Oakland native is scheduled to fight for the light-heavyweight title in Las Vegas in November, so this…
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Guerrero, a past Mayweather-foe, says reach is key to fight
By Vic Tafur
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) and Manny Pacquiao mugged for the press conference on Wednesday. They?ll square off on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Saturday?s much-anticipated, long-doubted fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny…
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Guerrero tries to re-establish his star against champion
By Vic Tafur
The looming May 2 clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao may be the biggest fight in 25 years, but this Saturday night also looms pretty large for the sport. It…
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Pacquiao camp optimistic of fight with Mayweather in 2015
By Vic Tafur
Super fight, anyone? Boxing promoter Bob Arum told The Chronicle on Thursday that he is "very optimistic" a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will happen in the first six…