Rich Mancuso
94 articles · BOXINGranks.com
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Until Further Notice this Pacquiao-Mayweather Nonsense ends here
By Rich Mancuso
From a personal perspective, this writer has had enough of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. theatre and drama. And until further notice there will be no more listening to what Mayweather, Pacquiao,…
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Notebook: Return for ?JuanMa?, Pacquiao update, and more
By Rich Mancuso
Showtime got the fight, the rematch with Orlando Salido and Juan Manuel Lopez set for March 10th at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico. Last April, Salido knocked out Lopez and…
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Because of Ali we are talking about boxing today
By Rich Mancuso
To many he was ?The Greatest Fighter of All-Time.? Muhammad Ali would say it that way, and we all believed because it was the truth. On his 70th birthday Tuesday, boxing once…
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Top Rank says May 5th date is not for Pacquiao and Mayweather
By Rich Mancuso
Despite reports coming from the Philippines that Manny Pacquiao has accepted the May 5th date to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., Top Rank, promoter of Pacquiao, as of early Friday denied reports that…
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There is more to why Sergio Martinez has Macklin and not Chavez Jr.
By Rich Mancuso
The World Boxing Council has mandated that Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. defend his middleweight title against Sergio Martinez the Diamond Belt champion. But first there are some usual boxing political games that…
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Notebook: Floyd Mayweather speculation; Chavez Jr. and More
By Rich Mancuso
So here we go again when it comes to Floyd Mayweather Jr. Immediately after a Las Vegas judge said Maywether has until June 1st to turn himself in, a 90-day jail sentence…
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NOTEBOOK: No surprise about Mayweather, Sergio?s next move, and more
By Rich Mancuso
There should not be remorse or sympathy for Floyd Maywether Jr. The 90-day sentence that came down in a Las Vegas courtroom on Tuesday, for a reduced battery and domestic charge, is…
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?Hail to the Chief? Lamont Peterson
By Rich Mancuso
Lamont Peterson may have scored a hometown win in Washington D.C. Saturday night taking the junior welterweight titles from Amir Khan. Regardless of how the referee saw pushing by Khan, resulting in…
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Notebook: Cotto rumors continue; Super 6 Final; and More
By Rich Mancuso
Miguel Cotto returned home to Cagusas Puerto Rico and received accolades from his good friend and Mayor of the small town. The proclamation epitomized his courage, determination, and significance of his title…
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Miguel Cotto Gets Redemption, May Leave Top Rank to Fight Floyd Mayweather
By Rich Mancuso
Miguel Cotto sought redemption. It came with a dominating win over Antonio Margarito at Madison Square Garden in their second fight late Saturday night. But as the clock ticked into Sunday morning,…
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Notebook: Cotto and Margarito approaches; the undercard; Mares and Agbeko
By Rich Mancuso
Madison Square Garden is sold-out and Saturday evening. Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito will settle their differences in the ring. Many are expecting a brawl, some say Margarito will prevail. But, as…
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Antonio Margarito is more than meets his eye
By Rich Mancuso
The reality is this. Antonio Margarito believes he will defeat Miguel Cotto Saturday night at Madison Square Garden and it can be done without drama or controversy. The tainted hand wraps that…
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Notebook: Miguel Cotto awaits Margarito Decision, says fight must be in New York and more
By Rich Mancuso
As Antonio Margarito awaits a decision Tuesday afternoon from the New York State Athletic Commission, Miguel Cotto, the WBA super welterweight champion continues to conduct business in final preparations for his return…
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Notebook: Next move for Pacquiao, New head at Showtime, Mares, more
By Rich Mancuso
Here we go again as the on and off again mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr appears to be no closer to what we may have thought. Top Rank…
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In the end the Manny Pacquiao win was for Bob Arum
By Rich Mancuso
Bob Arum gave his opinion after Manny Pacquiao narrowly came away with a win over Juan Manuel Marquez in their third fight. A fourth fight with Pacquio and Marquez will generate a…
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The showdown with Pacquiao and Marquez and hopes for a good night of boxing
By Rich Mancuso
Manny Pacquiao remains an overwhelming favorite to defeat Juan Manuel Marquez and defend his WBO welterweight title in their third meeting Saturday night from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. And for…
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The persona of Manny Pacquiao adds to his popularity
By Rich Mancuso
It has been a ?rags to riches? story. From a poor 14-year old youngster living in the streets of Manila and becoming one of the world?s most popular and recognized athletes, when…
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Third time could be a great time for Juan Manuel Marquez again with Pacquiao
By Rich Mancuso
He said last week, ?I would rather fight Pacquiao three or four more times than fight Mayweather.? When fighting at 142, Marquez lost a 12-round decision to Floyd Maywether Jr, in September…
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Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez a trilogy that could be memorable
By Rich Mancuso
As much as boxing fans would rather see Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Saturday night, there is every reason to believe that Juan Manuel Marquez deserves an opportunity to settle the…
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Joe Frazier now in his biggest fight with Liver Cancer
By Rich Mancuso
On the same day that boxing had one of the biggest days of the year, word came from Philadelphia that former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier is in hospice care and is gravely…