Michael Marley
2,302 articles · Boxing Confidential
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Erik Morales speaks: At my peak, I was completely superior to Manny Pacquiao
HARRISON, N.J.--There are too many fighters (hello, Andre Berto) who open mouth, insert foot. Mexican boxing icon Erik Morales, embarking on the second leg of what he says is a six bouts…
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Armadillos fly over Cowboy Stadium before Margarito-Pacquiao fight there
When did billionaire Cowboys team and stadium owner Jerry Jones turn into Second Hand Rose from Second Avenue? When did the Jefe de Vaqueros become the buyer of last resort for Manny…
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‘Floyd really wants the Pacquiao fight’–Mayweather crony, November, 2009
There I was, just sorting out some junk around the home office, when I found a golden nugget. 'ARUM JABS AT FLOYD CAMP' reads the headline from The New York Daily News,…
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When parasites attack: Bloodsucking leeches may drain Sad Chad Dawson dry
Despite his not having spoken with his fighter, former world light heavyweight champion Bad Chad Dawson since May, estranged manager Mike Criscio said he's leaving his door open to a reunion. ?Do…
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Exiled manager fires back: Bad Chad Dawson an ingrate who makes his mother cry
Mr.Marley: I wish you would have called me to get your story straight. I have known Chad since he was 8 years old. I am the person who has put up almost…
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‘Mayweather lifestyle,’ contract disputes big problems for Bad Chad Dawson
Bad Chad Dawson was being trumpeted as boxing's next American superstar. But now, I have learned, the once-beaten light heavyweight is beset by financial and myriad other problems outside the ring, including…
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Passionate Pascal gored Dawson like rampaging bull in Pamplona
Big Gary Shaw is right in saying that the headbutt delivered by Jean Pacal to his fighter Bad Chad Dawson was intentional and not accidental. Come on, man, Pascal lowered his head…
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Manny Pacquiao remains grossly underpaid compared to Floyd Mayweather
mansions with all the placques, title belts, honors and other trinkets that Manny Pacquiao has acquired during his glorious rise to international superstardom. It can be fairly argued that he is the…
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Effusive King: Waiting on Boss With Hot Sauce, Mayweather; Kotelnik feens for Berto
Don King likes to tell people that, to have a successful restaurant, a proprietor can't just rely on servinf up mouthwatering cutrs of steak, no matter how tender or juicy. ?That don't…
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Cheato Bandito: Antonio Margarito knews guns were illegally loaded
My protege Ricardo Lois is one of the bright young lights on the boxing writing scene. Our LA Boxing Examiner tells it like it is, which makes him the fraternal twin of…
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Dating steady: Floyd Mayweather, Don King huddled again Wednesday
BREAKING NEWS: I don't really know what Mr. King and Mr. Mayweather are doing today, meaning Thursday, but the lovebirds were billing and cooing in Florida Wednesday. If my legion of critics…
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Now it can be told: Executioner Bernard Hopkins and PEDs
My headline for this essay might be a bit of a fan fooler but, please read on. Now it can be told, indeed, about Bernard ?Executioner? Hopkins, the ex-convict who became a…
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‘Schaefer ripping legends King, Arum like high school kid calling out LeBron James’
Leave it Hollywood Dan Goossen, star of stage, screen and the prize ring, to come up with the line of the week when it comes to Golden Boy Richie Rich Schaefer insulting…
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Showtime showman Jay Larkin, his Dad debating Mayweather-Pacquiao on high
The death of former Showtime boxing bossman Jay Larkin reminded me of two things. One, Larkin was one of those people who really was universally liked in the boxing and TV jungles.…
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Pacquiao lobbying for more money from Arum for Margarito bout
Just because Manny Pacquiao is now the Honorable Congressman from Sarangani doesn't mean he can't be a lobbyist as well. Right now, the Congressmanny has instructed peripatetic agent Michael Koncz, whose feet…
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Gamechanger: Don King strikes four fight, $100 million deal with Floyd Mayweather
Gamechanger alert! Today, you can label this a scorchingly hot boxing rumor. In a short time, I believe it will become known as fact. I'm hearing from a solid source close to…
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Don King is winning the war for heart, mind of Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Sometimes, the pictures do tell the story. At ringside at the Scottstrade Center in St. Louis Saturday night, where light heavyweight Tavoris Cloud outpointed always game but ancient Glen Johnson and hometown…
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How Floyd Mayweather Jr. can revolutionalize boxing
Dirty deeds done daily. That might be the slogan for any successful boxing promoter, truth be told. Which is one reason why I've never understood the hateful torrent directed at Bucaneer Don…
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When Pacquiao, Mayweather quit, boxing depression looms
I suppose I'm part of the problem and not part of the solution. But, in defense of myself and anyone else who focuses on Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, who do you…
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Ring romance blooms: Floyd Mayweather to be Don King’s ringside guest
What with Missouri historically being known as ?the Show Me? state, promoter Don King may be getting to show the world his future plans. King is hosting Devon Alexander's hometown St. Louis…
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