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Boxing-Pacquiao ready to spring surprise as he targets Barrios’ belt in comeback fight
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(Reuters) -Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario…
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Golovkin’s blockbuster Canelo trilogy at stake in Murata showdown
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Middleweight great Gennady Golovkin returns to the ring for the first time in 16 months on Saturday, where victory against Japan's Ryota Murata could set up a long-awaited third fight against Saul…
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Pacquiao squares up to ‘Son of God’
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao is suing an evangelist who accused the eight-division world champion of embezzling funds set for a US$70-million (HK$544.6 million) sports complex. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, self-proclaimed "Owner of the Universe"…
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Boxing-Hearn says Fury v Joshua will be in Saudi Arabia in August
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LONDON (Reuters) -A long-awaited world heavyweight boxing title unification fight between British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set for Saudi Arabia in August, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Tuesday. Joshua,…
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Promoter — Deal done for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury heavyweight title fight
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Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said a deal for the world heavyweight champion to meet Tyson Fury in an undisputed world heavyweight title bout this year is all but done, with a…
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Pressure is all on Joshua, says Ruiz Jr
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World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr believes his re-match with Anthony Joshua will be a harder fight than his stunning victory in June but says all the pressure is on the Briton…
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I’m the more skilled boxer, says Ruiz ahead of Joshua rematch
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NEW YORK – World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr said he was the more skilled fighter and Briton Anthony Joshua will have to rethink his strategy in their December 7 title rematch.…
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‘Professor’ Pacquiao vows to teach Thurman a lesson
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Undefeated Keith Thurman (29-0-1) looked anything but intimidated by the Hall of Famer ahead of the biggest fight of his career. Manny Pacquiao plans to teach WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman a…
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Sugar Ray says boxing not dead, rival Duran not so sure
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American boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard says that while the sport may not be the national obsession it was during his prime, it is still healthy, an assertion disputed by longtime rival-turned-friend…
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‘We knew he had that weakness… each one that landed felt like I hurt him’: Canelo Alvarez reveals key tactic in win over Rocky Fielding after landing 35 body shots in punishing victory
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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez revealed body shots were a key part of his game-plan as he delivered a third round knockout win over Rocky Fielding on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The…
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Blockbuster Wilder-Fury rematch a step closer to reality
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The World Boxing Council has given its approval for a ?direct rematch? between its heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder of the United States and Britain?s Tyson Fury, who fought to a draw in…
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Pacquiao not letting Mayweather talk distract from Broner bout
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NEW YORK: Talk of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather must wait until after January's WBA welterweight title defence against Adrien Broner, Manny Pacquiao said on Monday. "Floyd, if he comes out of…
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Pacquiao targets more bouts
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Manny Pacquiao believes he has "a couple more fights" left in him before he retires, starting with his first contest for more than a year when he faces Argentine WBA welterweight world…
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Anthony Joshua sends intimidating message to Joseph Parker ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight unification fight: ‘Prepare to be overwhelmed’
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WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says Joseph Parker will be 'overwhelmed' in their unification fight in Cardiff on Saturday. Undefeated Briton Joshua is the overwhelming favourite and will have…
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Pacquiao bout not a done deal, says Arum
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MANILA ? Doubts have emerged over Thursday's announcement by Philippine legend Manny Pacquiao that he will fight Argentina's World Boxing Association (regular) welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in Malaysia on June 24. The…
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WBO champion Horn targets Vargas after Pacquiao withdrawal
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BRISBANE - WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn is eyeing a title defense against American Jesse Vargas after Manny Pacquiao's decision to postpone their planned rematch. "I'm frustrated. I'm kind of annoyed that…
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Pacquiao Horn rematch confirmed
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SYDNEY (Reuters) ? Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao?s rematch with Australian Jeff Horn has been confirmed for Brisbane later this year, the city?s mayor said yesterday. Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk had earlier…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr rules out Jeff Horn fight as Conor McGregor fight hype continues
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Jeff Horn's hopes of facing Floyd Mayweather appear to be dashed after the American boxing great announced next month's fight with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will be his last. Horn called…
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Manny Pacquiao addresses retirement rumors after Jeff Horn loss
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Manny Pacquiao has hinted he will continue his boxing career despite having lost to Australia's Jeff Horn earlier this month via a controversial decision that angered fans and prompted the World Boxing…
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Manny Pacquiao suffers blow as WBO conclude controversial welterweight defeat by Jeff Horn was correct resul
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The World Boxing Organisation has concluded that judges were correct to name Australia's Jeff Horn the winner in his bout against Manny Pacquiao last week after the controversial points decision in Brisbane…