Santos A. Perez
121 articles · The Miami Herald
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Manny Pacquiao continues trend with pay-per-view boxing match against Chris Algieri in Macau
The trend in Manny Pacquiao?s recent fights consists of rematches or opponents moving up in weight class. Seven months after his loss-avenging performance against Timothy Bradley, Pacquiao lured a junior-welterweight titleholder into…
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Argenis Mendez, Rances Barthelemy title fight at AmericanAirlines Arena gives South Florida boxing fans a rare treat
Local title fights have been virtually non-existent over the past five years. Not since Hard Rock Live Arena reduced its boxing presence earlier in the decade have South Florida fight fans been…
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Long gaps between fights catches up to Yuriokis Gamboa in TKO loss to Terence Crawford
The long gaps between fights and a talented opponent finally caught up with Yuriorkis Gamboa. Despite his relative inactivity the past three years, Gamboa believed his skills would prove sufficient to end…
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Miguel Cotto hopes return to New York, fight with Sergio Martinez will be historic occasion
New York City renews its love affair with Miguel Cotto in yet another pivotal phase in the popular fighter?s career. Cotto returns to a familiar and successful venue on Saturday night. The…
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Options for Manny Pacquiao depend on TV deals
Now that Manny Pacquiao has decided to remain with the same promoter and TV network that helped him become one of boxing?s most successful and popular fighters, interesting bout options are available…
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Boxer Sergio Martinez training in Miami for title defense against Miguel Cotto
Miami and South Florida no longer may be popular sites for title fights, but world champions continue to visit the area to prepare for important bouts. Sergio Martinez is the latest titleholder…
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Despite challenge from Marcos Maidana, Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains unbeaten
Moments of vulnerability rarely have been found in a Floyd Mayweather Jr. performance. But Mayweather navigated through arguably the deepest waters of his professional career, and it nearly cost him late Saturday.…
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Floyd Mayweather refuses to look past Marcos Maidana in upcoming bout
With the first weekend in May approaching, that means another Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. For the third consecutive year, Mayweather will make a ring appearance and headline another pay-per-view event once the…
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Floyd Mayweather refuses to look past Marcos Maidana in upcoming bout
With the first weekend in May approaching, that means another Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. For the third consecutive year, Mayweather will make a ring appearance and headline another pay-per-view event once the…
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Manny Pacquiao can be called elite once again after beating Timothy Bradley
Manny Pacquiao again belongs among the fight game?s elite. After consecutive losses that removed him from pound-for-pound consideration, Pacquiao proved his career has regained solid footing. Pacquiao avenged one of his losses…
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Manny Pacquiao in a positive, motivated mindset before rematch with Timothy Bradley
The comeback performance and triumph against Brandon Rios last November enabled Manny Pacquiao to again experience the customary arm raised in victory. Now that he is re-acquainted with winning, Pacquiao seeks to…
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Marcos Maidana hits jackpot with Floyd Mayweather Jr. match
Marcos Maidana won the latest lottery ticket that comes with being the next opponent of Floyd Mayweather Jr. As a result of his convincing victory over Adrien Broner on Dec. 14, Maidana…
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Canelo Alvarez will look to get up off canvas after loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Most fighters, notably those who became world champions, will eventually deal with the phase that follows their first professional defeat. Floyd Mayweather Jr. still has not faced such a dilemma. The sport?s…
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Ukrainian Vasyl Lomachenko fights for history in just his second match
He didn?t equal Pete Rademacher?s accomplishment, but Vasyl Lomachenko still has an opportunity to achieve an unimaginable feat. Lomachenko will fight for a world title in only his second professional fight Saturday…
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Bradley out to prove the win against Pacquiao was no fluke
Timothy Bradley crossed the threshold of pay-per-view fights when he faced Manny Pacquiao 20 months ago. Yet, instead of reveling in the experience of reaching premium fight status, Bradley had to deal…
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Manny Pacquiao ready to get back into the ring after year-long layoff
A pay-per-view pedigree has provided Manny Pacquiao the clout to arrange his fight pace as he wishes. To his credit, Pacquiao has maintained a two-fight per-calendar-year schedule since the Philippines native burst…
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Marquez, Bradley have different things to prove in matchup
Although they never faced each other in the much-requested dream bout, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao have topped most pay-per-view telecasts of the past five years. Mayweather and Pacquiao helped boxing…
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Canelo Alvarez hopes Floyd Mayweather brings out his best
Throughout his unbeaten, three-decade professional career, Floyd Mayweather Jr., often uses the metaphor of drowning opponents once his fights reach deeper waters. Mayweather successfully has navigated through five weight divisions, but rarely…
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Danny Garcia-Lucas Matthysse is a big bout on its own
Preliminary bouts in pay-per-view telecasts rarely outshine the main event, quickly becoming forgotten results for the record books and historians? appreciation. Boxing fans often must deal with appetizers lacking appeal and action.…
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Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado will fight rematch Saturday in Vegas
Their fight was the preliminary to a Nonito Donaire title bout but when the card and its televised segment were done, Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado upstaged the main event. Rios and…