Lance Pugmire
874 articles · Los Angeles Times
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Bob Arum explains his ‘NoTrump’ Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley undercard
It?s part of a boxing promotion and it grabs eyeballs, so you start with the idea that veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum?s "NoTrump" undercard for the April 9 Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley fight…
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Manny Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach slams Teddy Atlas, says Timothy Bradley’s no Floyd Mayweather
A popular theory around welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is that his union with new trainer Teddy Atlas could lead to a long-awaited convincing victory over Manny Pacquiao, which has not happened in…
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Manny Pacquiao opens U.S. camp, says fans ‘know what’s in my heart’
One of the patented scenes of a Manny Pacquiao fight -- before the typical flurry of power punches -- is the Filipino?s ring entrance, when he raises his arms and beams a…
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Manny Pacquiao’s political talk dirties his boxing goodwill
One of the most endearing traits that lure the public to a politician is the idea that the person seeking elected office remembers where they came from. Manny Pacquiao, chasing a Senate…
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Gennady Golovkin agrees to fight Dominic Wade at the Forum this spring
Unbeaten two-belt middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin?s pursuit of a 22nd consecutive knockout will take place April 23 at the Forum in Inglewood against unbeaten Dominic Wade. Wade (18-0, 12 knockouts) was designated…
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Oscar De La Hoya is not expecting Alvarez-Khan bout to trigger more business with Al Haymon
Oscar De La Hoya said despite his ability to make the Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez bout against Amir Khan on Tuesday, he?s not expecting similar smooth dealings with others in powerful boxing manager…
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Danny Garcia wins unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero for vacant WBC welterweight title
Danny Garcia's ability to figure things out during the endurance test of a boxing match made him welterweight world champion Saturday at Staples Center. After five problematic rounds with determined veteran Robert…
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Timothy Bradley relishes idea of sending Manny Pacquiao to retirement
When Manny Pacquiao spoke with commitment Tuesday of retiring, there was some internal applause next to him from April 9 opponent Timothy Bradley. ?The fact Manny?s calling this his farewell fight, there?s…
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Freddie Roach says riches, election won’t distract Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao earned more than $150 million for his loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last May, and his mind is on a May election for a seat in the Philippines Senate. Still,…
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Manny Pacquiao chooses Tim Bradley as opponent for April 9 bout
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao finally made his decision and his choice, though hardly unexpected, isn?t going to thrill many of his fans. Pacquiao, in his first bout since being beaten by…
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Al Haymon’s role in Charles Martin’s heavyweight title shot raises conflict questions
In a test of powerful boxing manager Al Haymon?s ability to balance the needs of his stable with his own fight promotion, Southland heavyweight Charles Martin on Tuesday landed a chance to…
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Manny Pacquiao to announce next foe Friday, and it’s probably Timothy Bradley
Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent will be announced Friday, Pacquiao?s promoter said Tuesday, with many indications that it?ll be a third bout against Timothy Bradley Jr. Promoter Bob Arum told The Times on…
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‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s victory over Miguel Cotto draws 900,000 pay-per-view buys
Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez?s unanimous-decision victory over Miguel Cotto on Nov. 21 generated 900,000 pay-per-view buys valued at $58 million, HBO and Golden Boy Promotions announced Thursday. The figure marked the first time…
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HBO’s new boxing leader Peter Nelson ambitious about ’16
The new head of HBO?s boxing division is a 34-year-old Harvard product. Peter Nelson, a former boxing writer who replaces the reclusive Ken Herschman, brings dogged energy, hope and enthusiasm to a…
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‘Canelo’ Alvarez is boxing’s leading man after win over Miguel Cotto
Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez will have time to sort out the details of whether he?ll keep his new World Boxing Council middleweight belt and fight Gennady Golovkin next. What mattered more to Alvarez…
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Miguel Cotto less angry, more focused as he prepares to fight Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
Tacked on the walls of Hollywood's Wild Card Boxing Club are photos of Miguel Cotto smiling. That's a big change from his public persona. It takes time for Cotto, seen by many…
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Manny Pacquiao expected to select next opponent early next year
Mannny Pacquiao has told his trainer he?ll settle on his next opponent by early next year when he returns to train in Hollywood. Trainer Freddie Roach said Thursday that the former eight-division…
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Floyd Mayweather’s presence casts shadow over Cotto-Alvarez fight
He?s not here in person, but he is in name. Two months after the retirement of Floyd Mayweather Jr., the 49-0 world welterweight champion is being sought by both Saturday night fighters…
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With WBC belt stripped, Cotto would rather pocket fees owed Golovkin
Miguel Cotto repeated his disinterest in paying $300,000 in sanctioning fees to the World Boxing Council on Wednesday and questioned whether he is obligated to pay Gennady Golovkin $800,000 in a step-aside…
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Timothy Bradley ends Brandon Rios’ career, restarts Pacquiao talk
Brandon Rios is retired. Timothy Bradley Jr. is revived. As quickly as Bradley peppered Rios with punches to the head and body en route to a ninth-round knockout Saturday night, fortunes turned.…