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Larry Merchant surprised that Mosley is being considered for Saul Alvarez
Last night I caught up with veteran HBO color analyst Larry Merchant and got his take on the recent news of Floyd Mayweather?s impending 90-day jail sentence and how it affects his…
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Lamont Peterson shoots down a Khan rematch for now; fancies revenge vs. Rios
It?s very evident that when you speak with newly-crowned WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson that he is still a man taking everything in stride. A few weekends back Peterson scored one…
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Larry Merchant says Bob Arum was right about Floyd Mayweather Jr. all along
The biggest news in the world of boxing on Wednesday was that the sentencing of Floyd Mayweather Jr. to 90 days in jail in relation to his role in a September 2010…
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Maidana shows respect for Ortiz, answers Roger Mayweather, talks Khan-Peterson
The first quarter of 2012 is shaping up in the boxing world and already some intriguing fights have been set. On February 25th, brazen puncher Marcos Maidana will travel into former champion…
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Barry Hunter talks Khan-Peterson and an eventual move to 147 for Lamont
The night of December 10th, 2011 will always be special to trainer Barry Hunter. On that evening, Hunter?s fighter Lamont Peterson, who the coach has been with since the amateurs, scored a…
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Ricardo Lopez says boxing and Marquez suffered because of the Pacquiao robbery
For all of his greatness, it?s interesting to note that three-division champion Juan Manuel Marquez was actually a late bloomer in his career. Having turned professional on May 29th, 1993, the Mexico…
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Victor Ortiz on Berto?s past steroid implications; compares Pacquiao to Floyd Jr
Earlier today at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California, Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto came face to face ahead of their February 11th rematch at the MGM Grand…
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2011 in Pictures: Juan Manuel Marquez defies the odds
In 2011, Juan Manuel Marquez was granted with the one fight that he desperately craved; a third meeting with pound-for-pound stalwart Manny Pacquiao. Having fought Pacquiao twice, once to a split-draw in…
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Robert Garcia shuns Pacquiao-Marquez IV, says fans prefer Rios over Tim Bradley
Given the history of the situation, it seems very unlikely that we will ever see Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in the same ring together. Whether the result of that can…
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Images: Celestino Caballero, Andre Dirrell, others at the Mayweather Boxing Club
It was a packed scene on Friday afternoon inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Several professional and amateur talents alike were honing their skills for the respective battles…
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Sergio Martinez not impressed by Manny Pacquiao, says he?s a ?fake?
While lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez had a 2011 campaign that was definitely successful, with two HBO-televised victories over opponents with a combined 60-0 record with 37 knockouts, it goes without saying…
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Exclusive images: Andre Ward dominates Carl Froch to win the Super Six finale
Earlier tonight at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward added the WBC bauble to his collection with a convincing unanimous decision over Britain's Carl…
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The Mayweather-Peterson sparring sessions told Uncle Roger that Khan would lose
Former champion Amir Khan has been taking some licks ever since his upset loss to Lamont Peterson last weekend in Washington, D.C. Khan would surrender his WBA and IBF titles to Peterson…
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Ricky Hatton on his memorable career and his respect and disdain for Mayweather
There?s no questioning the star appeal that former champion Ricky Hatton had during his time atop boxing?s perch. As affable and engaging a character as you will find in the sport, Hatton…
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More exclusives: Hopkins, Martinez, De La Hoya, others at star-studded WBC gala
Thursday night marked the final working night of the 49th annual WBC Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been a memorable week thus far and several boxing notables were in the…
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?I?ll keep proving everybody wrong? ? Brandon Rios answers Freddie Roach
Former lightweight champion Brandon ?Bam Bam? Rios is back in Oxnard, Calif. and chomping at the bit to get back into training and resume his flourishing career come 2012. Rios was seen…
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Top Rank?s Todd duBoef open to sitting down with Floyd to discuss Pacquiao bout
Top Rank president Todd duBoef may not draw the type of headlines that the company?s CEO Bob Arum does, but all one has to do is have a talk with him to…
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WBC Convention bonus pics: The Mayweathers, Tyson, Hatton, Chavez Jr., more
Several boxing luminaries from around the world can be found this week at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 49th annual WBC Convention. During the opening…
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?I?ve always said he was overrated? ? Jeff Mayweather on Amir Khan
When it comes to the fighting Mayweather family, former IBO junior lightweight champion and present-day trainer Jeff may be considered the most mild-mannered of the bunch, but that doesn?t mean he isn?t…
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“That’s been the biggest surprise of all, Manny Pacquiao” – George Foreman
Former heavyweight champion and long-time HBO color analyst George Foreman is right at home with this week?s WBC Convention at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Foreman soaked up the spotlight…
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