Mark Vester
344 articles · BoxingScene.com
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Golden Boy Defends Hatton, Responds To Pacquiao
By Mark Vester
Pacquiao came out swinging with an official statement that hit back at Ricky Hatton, and Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions. After weeks of negotiations, the proposed Pacquiao-Hatton showdown for May…
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Pacquiao v. Hatton – The Trainers Will Start The Fight Early
By Mark Vester
The May 2 mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton is nearly finalized, but the verbal battle will not play out between the fighters. The trainers, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Freddie Roach,…
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Miguel Cotto Will Fight Manny Pacquiao if Top Rank Offers Posted by: Mark Vester on 12-31-2008.
By Mark Vester
Former two division champion Miguel Cotto is in training for his February 21 bout against Michael Jennings. The vacant WBO welterweight title will be on the line. If he gets past Jennings,…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. – “De La Hoya is Not Finished”
By Mark Vester
Undefeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. wants to avenge the honor of his family by knocking out Oscar De La Hoya. In 1996 and 1998, De La Hoya battered and bruised Julio Cesar…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. – Is a Return Good For Boxing?
By Mark Vester
Now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is exploring his options for a possible return, one has to wonder if the return is worth it for the sport of boxing. On a short term…
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Hatton’s Mayweather/Pacquiao Plan is Out The Window
By Mark Vester
According to Ray Hatton, father and manager of Ricky Hatton, the Mayweather/Pacquiao retirement plan is out the window. Last week, Ricky had spoken about fighting with Manny Pacquiao on May 2, then…
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Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Talks?
By Mark Vester
According to rumors going around in the Mexican press, a possible fight between Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30KOs) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (38-0-1, 29KOs) is in the works. The fight…
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Pacquiao vs. Hatton Will Be Brutal For Both, Says Smith
By Mark Vester
Brendon Smith, trainer of lightweight contender Michael Katsidis, contacted BoxingScene.com regarding recent comments that were published on the popular Aussie website Sports Nut , and later reported on this very site. Per…
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British Boxing Makes a Huge Statement in 2008
By Mark Vester
After many years of being away from the world spotlight, British boxing made a huge impact in 2008. Joe Calzaghe, Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton and David Haye led the way. Often viewed…
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Pacquiao, Calzaghe, Margarito in Fighter of The Year Race
By Mark Vester
The three fighters leading the the way on most lists for "fighter of the year" honors are Manny Pacquiao, Joe Calzaghe and Antonio Margarito. The three mentioned fighters made the strongest statements…
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Floyd Mayweather?s Disrespect of Pacquiao is Nothing New
By Mark Vester
The disrespect that Floyd Mayweather Jr. consistently shows to current pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is nothing new. Mayweather recently told his close friend and adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, that he would ?beat Pacquiao?s…
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Manny Pacquiao To Open as Clear Favorite Over Hatton
By Mark Vester
Bookies in Las Vegas and internet gambling sites are already being assaulted with questions on the probable mega-clash between Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) and Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs), which appears…
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Mayweather Jr. Has: “No Interest in Hatton or Pacquiao”
By Mark Vester
After all of the rumors and dozens of headlines that have circulated for the last two weeks, Leonard Ellerbe, advisor and close friend of Floyd Mayweather Jr., has denied all of media…
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Kendall Holt May Postpone Unification For Pacquiao Fight
By Mark Vester
After Kendall Holt made the first defense of his WBO junior welterweight title in Atlantic City, beating Demetrius Hopkins by split decision, he spoke with BoxingScene.com's
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Mayweather Has Flaws, Pacquiao Wants Him: Says Roach
By Mark Vester
Trainer Freddie Roach sees some serious flaws in the style of Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is rumored to be considering a return to the ring to challenge the current pound-for-pound fighter in…
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Nacho Speaks on De La Hoya’s Weight, Pacquiao Loss
By Mark Vester
Trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain returned to Mexico and wasn't afraid to talk about the key issues of Oscar De La Hoya's knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao. For two months, Nacho trained De…
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Medina Comes Clean, Admits He Lied on Juanma Threats
By Mark Vester
Sergio Medina has come clean and told media members during a mass gathering in his country of Argentina that he created the now infamous story of receiving death threats to take a…
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Sergio Medina Claims Death Threats Made Him Take a Dive
By Mark Vester
In a shocking story, Sergio Medina, who appeared as if he didn't really want to be in the ring with Juan Manuel Lopez during their WBO super bantamweight fight on the undercard…
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Erik Morales: “Ricky Hatton Will Beat Manny Pacquiao”
By Mark Vester
Former three division champion Erik Morales thought Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao was a farce before the event, and now he thinks it's an even bigger farce. He says the…
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Schaefer: “This Will Not Be Dancing With The Stars”
By Mark Vester
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer stated that the upcoming Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao battle on December 6, will not be an episode of "dancing with the stars," an obvious jab…