Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press
128 articles · Sports Illustrated
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Heading to Haiti instead of Vegas, Berto puts career on hold for a bigger cause
Andre Berto is heading to Haiti instead of Las Vegas, something that the welterweight champion could not have imagined little more than a week ago. He has no choice because there's work…
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Momentum for Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight grows
LAS VEGAS – Promoters are going to Dallas to meet with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as momentum grows for a March 13 megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Promoters Bob…
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Pacquiao’s PPV numbers add to megafight momentum
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together. Pacquiao's big win…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather fight not made, but betting line is and early money on Mayweather
LAS VEGAS — The fight hasn't been made yet, and may not ever happen. But this city's casinos are already taking bets on who will win if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather…
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Fight not made, but betting line is
LAS VEGAS — The fight hasn't been made yet, and may not ever happen. But this city's casinos are already taking bets on who will win if the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao and…
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Pacquiao shows greatness in small package
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao had a hat perched jauntily on his head, a bandage wrapped neatly around his right ear. His real work done for the night, he was heading down…
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Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th title
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart. Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking down Cotto twice and turning his…
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Pacquiao’s task is to concentrate on fight
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao spent long, hard weeks getting ready for one of the biggest nights of his life. Hundreds of hours sparring in sweltering gyms, nearly as many on morning…
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Cotto takes a backseat to Manny mania, but has shot at Pacquiao in the ring
LAS VEGAS — Miguel Cotto didn't need to be reminded what his role is supposed to be against Manny Pacquiao. Not after signing for half the money Pacquiao is getting paid. Not…
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Manny Pacquiao remains calm amid chaos as fight with Cotto approaches
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino.…
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Thirty-five years later, George Foreman finally at peace with epic loss to Muhammad Ali
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 1974 file photo, referee Zack Clayton, right, steps in after challenger Muhammad Ali looks on after knocking down defending heavyweight champion George Foreman in the eighth…
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Boxing’s villain plays his role well again
LAS VEGAS — The crowd at the MGM Grand arena didn't waste any time leaving, with most getting out even before the decision was officially announced. They had come to cheer Juan…
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Future looks fine in Pacquiao’s hands
Floyd Mayweather Jr. took his daughter bowling on Saturday night after announcing his return to the ring. Good thing, because if he had seen Manny Pacquiao fight he might have figured out…
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De La Hoya could use a win to close curtain on career
LAS VEGAS ? Oscar De La Hoya might have beaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. had he stayed with his jab and found a way to land a left hook or two. He would…
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No one to blame if De La Hoya loses this time
LAS VEGAS ? Oscar De La Hoya might have beaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. had he stayed with his jab and found a way to land a left hook or two. He would…
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De La Hoya, Pacquiao ready
LAS VEGAS -- Oscar De La Hoya says he's been down to 147 pounds for weeks, and one look at him in a track suit Wednesday seemed to back that up. The…
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Boxing’s Golden age behind us?
LAS VEGAS -- Richard Schaefer is a Swiss banker by trade and an optimist by nature. While he certainly understands the world financial system is in serious trouble, he doesn't feel the…
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De La Hoya wins easy decision
CARSON, Calif. (AP) ? Oscar De La Hoya showed he could still beat a contender. Next up is cashing in again like a champion. In what was little more than a tuneup…
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Column: Buzz for De La Hoya-Mayweather
LAS VEGAS -- There's a buzz in this gambling town, where the events of next weekend are making some remember boxing's better times. The city is sold out, the beautiful people are…
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Column: Mayweathers Make for Must-See TV
There's whackings, and then there's just plain wacky. Watch "The Sopranos" on Sunday nights, and you're sure to see one. Stay tuned to HBO a half hour later and you'll get the…
