George Willis
251 articles · New York Daily News
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Prophetic trainer says Pacquiao will KO Cotto
It normally would be chalked up to typical pre-fight hype — a trainer talking big about his boxer and the damage he’s going to inflict against an upcoming opponent. But Freddie Roach…
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Promoters put aside differences for ca$h
BOXING can make for strange bed fellows. The promotion for the Sept. 19 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez is proof of that. Nearly three years ago, when Mayweather was…
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Mayweather Can Handle The Pressure
Floyd Mayweather was on a conference call today to promote his Sept. 19 fight against Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas. During the opening segment of HBO's 24/7 series, Marquez and his…
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De La Hoya Backing Hatton
LAS VEGAS--Oscar De La Hoya, who announced his retirement as an active fighter earlier this month, has jumped full-time into his role as a promoter. "This is the first time I haven't…
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DESPITE THE HYPE, DE LA HOYA WAS BOXING’S GOLDEN BOY
WE TEACH our children that it's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Nevertheless, there are those who want to downplay Oscar De La Hoya's boxing career…
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No Surprise: Pacquiao Fighter Of Year
After posting victories in three fights in three different weight divisions in 2008, Manny Pacquiao established himself as the year's most notable fighter. Today it became official when the Boxing Writers Association…
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HATTON PLANS TO PACK ‘BIG’ PUNCH VS. PACQUIAO
SIZE does matter. At least that's what Ricky Hatton thinks.When Manny Pacquiao fought Oscar De La Hoya in December, De La Hoya was the favorite because oddsmakers figured he was too big…
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MARQUEZ CAN MIX IT UP WITH BEST FROM MEX
IT MAY take a few years, and it may not be until long after he retires, before Juan Manuel Marquez gets the credit he is due. It's been Marquez's bad fortune to…
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MOSLEY: I’M READY FOR MEGA-FIGHTS
LOS ANGELES - There is a bronze statue of Oscar De La Hoya outside the Staples Center, next to ones of Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky. Maybe now they'll put one up…
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Is Oscar leaving boxing out in the cold?
NEW YORK -- Oscar De La Hoya, showing no bruises -- physically or emotionally -- from his December loss to Manny Pacquiao, was wearing his promoter's suit Tuesday in Manhattan. The Golden…
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BOXING’S REVIVAL WILL HINGE ON WELTER DIVISION
IF 2009 is going to be the year boxing enjoys its resurgence, it will begin with the most talented weight class in the sport: the welterweights. Next Saturday, HBO begins its "Boxing…
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2008 Boxing Reveals Mixed Results
There were plenty of special moments in boxing in 2008: Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez met in an epic third bout; Antonio Margarito scored a thrilling upset of Miguel Cotto, the slugfest…
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Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya losing luster
LAS VEGAS - Perhaps the last time that boxing was a pure pursuit of athletic competition for Oscar De La Hoya was before he won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic…
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The Dream Match: Weigh-in Results; Pacquiao Complains
LAS VEGAS--Is Oscar De La Hoya too light? Is Manny Pacquiao heavy enough? Those were the questions that emerged after the two boxers weighed-in today for their much-anticipated welterweight bout Saturday night…
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THE DREAM MATCH: Arum Confident PacMan can win
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he confident his fighter Manny Pacquiao can defeat Oscar De La Hoya Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and wouldn't have pursued the…
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Paulie: I’m Better Than Getting Stopped
Paulie Malignaggi's performance against Ricky Hatton was two beers short of a six pack. LAS VEGAS--Upon arriving at the post-fight press conference Saturday night after losing the junior welterweight championship to Ricky…
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Freddie Roach Trash-Talking Oscar
Freddie Roach shouldn't expect any work from Golden Boy Promotions anytime soon. Not with the way he's been trash-talking Oscar De La Hoya. Roach trained De La Hoya for his split decision…
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Roach Confident PacMan Beats Oscar
When Freddie Roach was serving as Oscar De La Hoya's trainer for his May 2007 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. little did he know the knowledge he gained during their eight-week training…
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De La Hoya, Pacquiao play Lady Liberty by singing each other’s praises
NEW YORK -- The ferry transporting Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao and various dignitaries across the Hudson River toward the Statue of Liberty signaled the latest extravagant promotion powered by De…
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HEAVIER INTEREST IN LIGHTER FIGHTERS
BOXING'S lightweight division is attracting heavyweight interest these days as a talented group of elite fighters are starting to engage one another to decide who is the baddest man at 135 pounds.…
