Michael Marley
2,302 articles · Boxing Confidential
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Bradley-Pacquiao, Dawson-Hopkins II: More bailouts, handouts, copouts
If you weren't listening closely to President Obama's Reelection, er I mean, State of the Union Address you might have missed his reference to professional boxing circa 2012. "No bailouts. "No handouts.…
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One saloon in Scottsdale plans to show Mayweather-Pacquiao on Cinco De Mayo, lol
Let's get this out of the way even though January is not over. Boxing's "Optimist of the Year" is whoever owns and operates this saloon in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. As you can…
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Only Angelo Dundee, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco remain from Muhammad Ali’s corner
And now there are just two of them. Famed trainer Angelo Dundee and "Fight Doctor" Ferdie Pacheco are the only surviving members of Muhammad Ali's boxing corner with the death on Ali's…
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Exasperated Arum: Mayweather’s puppets don’t call, 50-50 split must be agreed to
According to promoter Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao's next opponent will be announced "sometime next week" and the Pinoy Idol's next bout will occur on June 9 when Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be…
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Fools, little children only ones who believe Mayweather-Pacquiao fight in May
Only fools and little children believe that Manny Pacquiao is going to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 5. Only bigger fools and babies in bassinets believe that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is…
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Muhammad Ali On The Beek: Stacey Verbeek’s Exclusive 70th Birthday Dinner Shots
MUHAMMAD ALI 70TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE DINNER AT THE MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER IN LOUSVILLE KENTUCKY THIS SATURDAY NIGHT ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT AND COURTESY OF STACEY VERBEEK, MAPLE AVENUE BOXING GYM, DALLAS, TEXAS His…
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Magical night honors Muhammad Ali, Dundee warns Mayweather, Pacquiao
LOUISVILLE--They are 20 years apart in age and still have the unique rapport built while teaming up to capture the world heavyweight championship a record three times. Trainer Angelo Dundee is 90…
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Fifty five years later, Angelo Dundee remains fixture in Muhammad Ali’s corner
LOUISVILLE--His clever footwork isn't what it used to be. Come Aug. 30, Angelo Dundee will turn 91 years old and, while his mind and memory remain sharp as a tack, he's often…
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Mexican Cobra Mendoza: Manny Pacquiao will stick to Koncz, Arum like glue
It's well known that Manny Pacquiao is a devout Catholic. But, to hear Mexican boxing agent Rafael "Cobra" Mendoza tell it, the Pinoy Idol also "worships" his loyal liege, Michael Koncz. Anyone…
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Thunder from Down Under: Frustrated fan scorches Pacquiao, Arum, Koncz
Hi Michael: I am a Manny Pacquiao fan from Australia and have flown over to watch his last four fights (I even chatted to you briefly one time at the Manny's open…
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Orange Crush: Mayweather’s only option for May 5 bout is Canelo Alvarez
He's been the chief adviser to 23 world champions, going back to an era when boxing had fewer world champs than pro rassling does. He's been closely associated with promotional archrivals Top…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. either has laryngitis or Pacquiao is stuck in his throat
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has chosen an inopportune time to shut his usually constantly flapping gums. Suddenly, as rumors abound that Robert "Ghost" Guerrero is going to be tapped as Mayweather's May 5…
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Khan-Peterson was hardly first rodeo for The Cat In The Hat, Mustafa Ameen
Gatecrasher, trespasser, unwanted and univited interloper. "The Cat In The Hat" in first row ringside for the Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson title bout in Washington, DC, on Dec. 9 turns out to be…
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Big Bossmanny Pacquiao demands Mayweather but camp is divided on next foe
Since he is hardly known as an inveterate liar, I, for one, am willing to take Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao at his word. Speaking over the phone in Tagalog to veteran journalist Eddie…
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Khanspiracy comical: International man of mystery Ameen no James Bond
Some international man of mystery this Mustafa Ameen is or was. The Amir Khan "brain trust" may have never seen or heard of this middle-aged African American guy who Golden Boy honcho…
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Judge Saragosa made wise decision in allowing “Money” Mayweather May 5 fight
This will shock some misguided people who consider me a Floyd Mayweather Jr. hater or a Manny Pacquiao syncophant. But, in my less than humble opinion, Las Vegas Justice of the Peace,…
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Mayweather jail sentence delay gives Pacquiao fifth option but it’s unlikely now
Will Manny Pacquiao take the fifth? That is the question that inquiring boxing minds want to hear answered. No, I don't mean the Fifth Amendment, which in Amercia allows a person to…
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Mayweather in jail, no bail, Pacquiao’s next choice is clear, Lamont Peterson
It may be purely coincidental but the best next fight for Manny Pacquiao, what with going to jail in two days Floyd Mayweather Jr. being--cough, cough--unavailable, is also the most fan friendly…
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The Icon turns 70: Let’s make 2012 International Year of Tribute to Muhammad Ali
The Icon is The Icon. The Icon cannot be given proper tribute with just one day or a single night. A full week won't get the job done and neither would a…
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Through Madam Auring’s Third Eye: Mayweather fights Martinez and then Pacquiao
They call it a Baker's Dozen, meaning 13. So here you go, fight fans, predictions as to some of the highlights and lowlights coming during 2012. Before we go into the future,…
