Santos A. Perez
121 articles · The Miami Herald
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Diminishing stars, rise of youth is focus of boxing in 2012
The possible descent of one of the sport?s best fighters and emergence of new faces into relevance underscored boxing in 2012. Transition appears imminent based on the year?s noteworthy events. The sport?s…
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Chance wasted for boxing superfight between Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The fallout from Manny Pacquiao?s stunning sixth-round knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez eight days ago still resonates throughout boxing. Particularly telling in the aftermath is Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s immediate fight path…
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Mayweather?s next fight on hold
Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, two of boxing?s best pay-per-view performers, have set their next bouts but the sport?s other notable marquee attraction remains silent on his next ring appointment. Floyd Mayweather…
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Floyd Mayweather ready for junior-middleweight match
If there has been any hint of vulnerability linked to the outcome of a Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout, it was in his only fight above the welterweight division. When Mayweather fought Oscar…
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Juan Manuel Marquez seeking another chance at Manny Pacquiao
Few would argue that Juan Manuel Marquez will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer five years after his last fight. Marquez?s achievements in his 18-year career warrant such honors. But not ready…
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Boxing legend Angelo Dundee dies at 90
Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee, who trained world champions Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, died of a heart attack. Angelo Dundee, the Hall of Fame trainer who guided Muhammad Ali?s…
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Dream matchup between Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., still an illusion
Just as quickly as Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s direct overture to Manny Pacquiao brought a glimmer of hope that boxing?s top two attractions would finally fight came the cold reality. The three-year tease…
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The imaginary fight dominates boxing conversation in 2011
Another year of the imaginary fight dominated boxing conversation in 2011. For the past three years, fans have clamored for a mega-fight between boxing?s two most popular fighters - Manny Pacquiao and…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather dream showdown could stay a dream
Manny Pacquiao?s future fight plans remain the topic of conversation a week after his narrow-escape victory in his third bout against Juan Manuel Marquez. Although the fight public and those who sporadically…
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Pacquiao awaits familiar foe in Marquez
With the frequently talked about but never materialized bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. remaining an illusion, Manny Pacquiao has spent the past three years disposing of every other high-profile opponent. Now firmly…
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Donaire to make jump up from bantamweight
Although far from matching countryman Manny Pacquiao?s impressive championship run through eight weight classes, Philippines native Nonito Donaire plans another division jump to expand his own title collection. Donaire said his title…
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Casamayor will be fighting to make history
The undercard of the highly anticipated Manny Pacquiao- Juan Manuel Marquez fight Nov. 12 will have a noticeable local presence. Miramar resident Joel Casamayor will face World Boxing Council super-lightweight titleholder Timothy Bradley…
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Gamboa overcomes De Leon, remains undefeated
Yuriorkis Gamboa has found different ways to win fights since his professional debut four years ago. A Miami resident and Cuba native, Gamboa frequently displayed fast and powerful hands to knock out…
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Matthysse out to gain redemption
Despite questionable losses in two of his past three fights, Lucas Matthysse has enough clout for an appearance on the year?s next high-profile card. Not only will Matthysse appear on the undercard…
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Rigondeaux still looking for a fight in front of his fans
Now that he is a world champion, Miami resident Guillermo Rigondeaux wants a personal reconnection with local fight fans. Efforts were made earlier this summer to have Rigondeaux?s next fight in South…
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Amir Khan, Zab Judah are at crossroads
One of the summer?s most anticipated fights poses an intriguing scenario. When Amir Khan and Zab Judah meet in their world junior-welterweight title bout Saturday in Las Vegas, it could determine whether…
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Ortiz hits pay dirt with fight against Mayweather
Elite fighters often encounter their ?aged-in-one-fight? moment. A fighter?s seemingly invincible reputation is shattered with one subpar performance, and the result is an onset of declining skills. The inverse scenario is the…
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Kelly Pavlik hopes to apply new outlook from alcohol rehab in ring
Kelly Pavlik will attempt overcome more than the 12-round lopsided beating he absorbed from Sergio Martinez in his last fight a year ago. When he faces Alfonso Lopez on May 7, Pavlik also…
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Showtime tournament attempts to ease weight-class confusion
With the proliferation of world champions in boxing?s 17 weight classes, no longer can boxing fans identify with one titleholder. Long gone are the days when one fighter was recognized as ruler…
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Juan Manuel Lopez?s turn comes to keep featherweight buzz going
Yuriorkis Gamboa took care of his responsibility last month, and now it will be Juan Manuel Lopez?s turn to keep the buzz going on a possible fight between two of boxing?s best…
