Michael Rosenthal
557 articles · SignOnSanDiego.com
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Gamboa blossoms before our eyes in fourth-round KO of Solis
Yuriorkis Gamboa has always had otherworldly tools ? speed, power and athleticism ? to go with his vast experience as an amateur. He just never channeled his powers to produce a special…
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Jones to face Lebedev in Moscow
Roy Jones Jr. will face Denis Lebedev of Russia in a 10-round cruiserweight fight May 22 in Moscow, according to Sqaure Ring, Jones? promotional company. Jones (54-7, 40 knockouts) reportedly will receive…
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Weekend Preview: Focus on Cubans (Lara and Gamboa)
FRIDAY ERISLANDY LARA vs. CARLOS MOLINA Rounds / weight class: 10 rounds, junior middleweights Location: Las Vegas Television: ESPN2 The backdrop: Lara (15-0, 10 KOs) has transformed himself from a tactical boxer…
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Arum believes CBS could help Pacquiao-Mosley do big PPV numbers
Promoter Bob Arum wouldn?t give a projected figure but he believes his association with CBS could help generate huge pay-per-view numbers for the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight on May 7 at the…
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Report: Haye will know which Klitschko he’ll face by May
David Haye will know by May which of the Klitschko brothers he?ll fight and when and where the event will take place, The Guardian newspaper reported Sunday. Adam Booth, Haye?s trainer and…
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Klitschko-Solis: a profound disappointment
A pre-existing knee injury? An injury that occurred that moment? Something else altogether? The bottom line to everyone who tuned in: Vitali Klitschko?s title defense against Odlanir Solis on Saturday night in…
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Golden Boy proceding with Donaire’s May 28 date
Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions, the new promoter of Nonito Donaire, said the plan is for the bantamweight titleholder to fight on May 28 in California, Donaire?s home state. Schaefer said…
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Alexander-Matthysse set for June 25
Devon Alexander and Lucas Matthysse have agreed to fight on June 25 in Alexander's hometown of St. Louis, Richard Schaefer, Matthysse?s promoter, told RingTV.com on Friday afternoon. Schaefer had just gotten off…
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Is Martinez already a hall of famer?
Lou DiBella, Sergio Martinez?s promoter, said during an interview about the Argentine's immediate future that he is ?already a hall of famer.? That?s an interesting statement: Is it true? DiBella will point…
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Donaire bolts to Golden Boy; Arum vows fight
Nonito Donaire?s contract dispute with promoter Bob Arum took a stunning turn today. The Filipino-American star has signed an exclusive multi-year contract with Golden Boy Promotions, Arum?s arch rival, the Los Angeles-based…
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Weekend Review: Night belongs to Martinez, Cotto
BIGGEST WINNER Sergio Martinez: Sergei Dzinziruk was supposed to be the wrong opponent, the superb technician who could make anyone look bad. This was going to be the fight that put a…
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Weekend Preview: Martinez-Dzinziruk, Cotto-Mayorga
FRIDAY MICHALE GRANT vs. TYE FIELDS Rounds / weight class: Location: Las Vegas Television: PPV The backdrop: The most-interesting thing about this matchup is the average height of the participants, 6-foot-7? (202cm).…
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Mayorga: Good fighter, great self promoter
LOS ANGELES ? Ricardo Mayorga is 4-4 in his last eight fights. He hasn?t beaten an elite opponent near his prime since his back-to-back victories over Vernon Forrest in 2003. His record…
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Alvarez-Hatton most-watched BAD show since 2009
Say what you will about Saul Alvarez but the young fighter has his fans. The Mexican junior middleweight's unanimous-decision victory over Matthew Hatton on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif., was the most-watched Boxing…
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Report: Vitali Klitschko would fight Haye if Wladimir can’t
Vitali Klitschko would replace brother Wladimir if the latter is unable to fight David Haye this summer because of a nagging abdominal injury, the Klitschkos? manager told Sky Sports. Wladimir Klitschko cited…
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Weekend Review: Alvarez’s not-bad night
BIGGEST WINNER Saul Alvarez: Strip away the fact that the Mexican sensation is overhyped and won a belt that should never have been at stake and you get a nice performance by…
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Alvarez wins easily but can’t finish Hatton off
ANAHEIM, Calif. ? To Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez and those close to him, it was another step in a blossoming career. To many fans, it probably was a disappointment. Alvarez, obviously much bigger…
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Breaking news: Alvarez comes in 1.8 pounds above contracted weight
Saul Alvarez came in 1.8 pounds over the contracted weight of 150 pounds Friday for his fight against Matthew Hatton on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif., on HBO, perhaps leaving the fight in…
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Hatton enjoying moment in spotlight … and plans to win
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. ? Matthew Hatton was in a very unusual position on Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by eager reporters who fired off question after question about his fight against Saul Alvarez on Saturday…
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De La Hoya excited about opportunity to visit troops
Oscar De La Hoya has been retired for more than two years now. He keeps busy as president of his promotional firm, Golden Boy Promotions. He spends time on his charitable foundation.…