Mark Vester
344 articles · BoxingScene.com
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Miguel Cotto Plans Two More Fights, Then Retirement
By Mark Vester
Former two division champion Miguel Cotto is claiming that 2010 will be his last year in the sport. He wants to retire by the age of 30, which is next October. Cotto…
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Edgar Sosa Leaves The Hospital, Targets Flyweight Belt
By Mark Vester
Former junior flyweight champion Edgar Sosa has left the hospital in Mexico after spending a few days to recover from a Tuesday surgery where several screws and two titanium plates were placed…
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Mayweather-Mosley, Pacquiao-Foreman Next: says Hopkins
By Mark Vester
Bernard Hopkins tells BoxingScene.com that he doesn't think a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao mega-fight will come off. He is convinced that Bob Arum of Top Rank, and Richard Schaefer of…
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Edgar Sosa Has Surgery, Several Injuries Were Found
By Mark Vester
Former champion Edgar Sosa had surgery in Mexico on Tuesday afternoon for injuries that he suffered during the two round TKO loss to Rodel Mayol from last Saturday. Sosa lost his WBC…
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Miguel Cotto’s Return Eyed For June in New York City
By Mark Vester
According to promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, former champion Miguel Cotto may return in his favorite position - headlining a June event on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day Parade…
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Shane Mosley: I’m The Best at 147, Not Manny Pacquiao
By Mark Vester
WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley considers himself the best welterweight in the world. He doesn't think WBO champ Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter at the weight because he didn't beat the…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather: Roach Says “50-50 Gets it Done”
By Mark Vester
Freddie Roach, trainer and sometimes business advisor to WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, admits that a 50-50 deal is the only way to finalize a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Both sides…
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Edwin Valero “Only I Have The Power To Beat Pacquiao”
By Mark Vester
Undefeated WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero (25-0, 25KOs) is pumped for bigger things in 2010. He defends his title against Mexican challenger Hector Velazquez on December 12 at El Nuevo Circo in…
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Pacquiao Fires Back: Tells Mayweather To Step Up
By Mark Vester
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao arrived back home to Manila, Philippines on Thursday [Friday in Manila], receiving a hero's welcome from thousands of fans who lined the streets to celebrate last Saturday's…
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Hatton Has Not Agreed To Fight Marquez, Says Williams
By Mark Vester
Gareth Williams, adviser to Ricky Hatton, denies the muliple reports going around that suggest Hatton has agreed to a 2010 Manchester clash with Juan Manuel Marquez. In several interviews, Golden Boy Promotions…
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Mayweather Attacks Pacquiao’s Career; Claims Favoritism
By Mark Vester
A strong case is being made for Manny Pacquiao's position as the best fighter of the decade. Some feel he clinched the position. One person who doesn't see Pacquiao's career in the…
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Mayweather-Pacquiao: Both Sides Taking Hard Lines
By Mark Vester
The biggest and richest fight in boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, has a very difficult path to getting done. Both sides are taking a hard line on the money. Mayweather…
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Cotto Refuses To Entertain a Rematch With Margarito
By Mark Vester
During Miguel Cotto's recent return to Puerto Rico, he was mobbed by reporters who asked him about his next move in 2010. One of the obvious questions was his thoughts on a…
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Felix Trinidad Sr. Not Happy With Cotto’s Corner/Trainer
By Mark Vester
Felix Trinidad Sr., trainer of former three-division champion Felix "Tito" Trinidad, was not pleased with the way Miguel Cotto's corner was run last Saturday night in Las Vegas. Cotto's new trainer Joe…
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Pacquiao Opens as an 8-5 Favorite Over Mayweather
By Mark Vester
How hot is a possible fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.? The fight may never happen but casinos in Las Vegas are already taking bets on the fight. According to…
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Juanma: “They Should Have Stopped it in Round 7 or 8”
By Mark Vester
Undefeated WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez felt the bout between his countryman Miguel Cotto and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao should have been stopped in the seventh or eight round. Lopez…
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Manny Pacquiao Plans To Do His Talking in The Ring
By Mark Vester
Trainer Freddie Roach loves to talk trash. His prized pupil, Manny Pacquiao, prefers to stay quiet. Pacquiao doesn't see the need to talk trash. He plans to do his talking in the…
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Cotto: “Margarito is in The Past, My New Chapter is Now”
By Mark Vester
When WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto arrived in Las Vegas, he was hit with a lot of questions regarding his loss to Antonio Margarito in July 2008. Cotto says the loss to…
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Miguel Cotto Should Retire if He Loses, Says Pintor
By Mark Vester
Mexican legend Lupe Pintor, best known for his war with Puerto Rican great Wilfredo Gomez, says WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto should retire if he loses to Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night…
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Cotto’s Sparring Partners See “Big Trouble” For Pacquiao
By Mark Vester
Two of the main sparring partners that Miguel Cotto used to prepare for Manny Pacquiao, see a lot of trouble ahead for the Filipino challenger. Pacquiao will try to win Cotto's WBO…