Lance Pugmire
874 articles · Los Angeles Times
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Antonio Margarito bets on himself in sponsorship deal
The Orange County clothing company Affliction used to sponsor Antonio Margarito in the three fights that ended with the Tijuana boxer's infamous 2009 loss to Shane Mosley, when plaster-caked inserts were confiscated…
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Nonito Donaire: Bantamweight tourney didn’t make sense (or dollars)
Two-time world champion Nonito Donaire of the Philippines won't be participating in Showtime's upcoming bantamweight tournament because his promoter despised a six-fighter format and because it didn't offer enough financially, Donaire and…
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Sergio Mora faces Shane Mosely, but not before mother’s blessing
More than 40 years ago, a 19-year-old girl left her small ranch home in Cosala, Mexico, for a low-paying job as a housekeeper's assistant in Beverly Hills. "I was afraid and nervous,…
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Mayweather has ‘got to get his life in order,’ HBO executive says
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Friday arrest on a felony theft charge coming a week after he launched a racially charged, expletive-filled video attack on Manny Pacquiao are indications the unbeaten boxer has difficulty…
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Police: Floyd Mayweather Jr. being sought in domestic violence incident
Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being sought for questioning in Las Vegas after a domestic violence report was given by his former girlfriend early Thursday morning. The woman, Josie Harris, who…
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Pacquiao says he’ll ‘fight anybody’
Manny Pacquiao has made his own thoughts clear on the legitimacy of Antonio Margarito's claim that he knew nothing about his hand wraps being loaded with plaster inserts in his 2009 date…
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Manny Pacquiao takes jab at Antonio Margarito
Manny Pacquiao's promoter had just finished railing at those who continue to doubt the honesty of boxer Antonio Margarito, some 18 months after California revoked Margarito's license for nearly taking gloves loaded…
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Bob Arum leaves Pacquiao-Margarito tour after son goes missing on hiking trip
Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum was forced to abruptly leave a planned three-city tour to promote the Nov. 13 Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight Tuesday, when he was informed his son is missing…
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Texas grants Antonio Margarito a license to fight Manny Pacquiao
The state of Texas on Thursday issued a boxing license to Tijuana?s Antonio Margarito, 17 months after California stripped the Mexican boxer of his license for nearly taking gloves loaded with plaster…
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Margarito’s license request greeted by Texas hospitality
Antonio Margarito's request to have his boxing license reinstated by the California commission that originally revoked it when it was found he had plaster-caked inserts inside both of his hand wraps before…
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Antonio Margarito may need only $20 check to get Texas boxing license
The inexact justice in boxing is poised to reach a stark new level. California denied Antonio Margarito a boxing license after a six-hour hearing Wednesday, with commissioners expressing skepticism about his rehabilitation…
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Antonio Margarito may need only $20 check to get Texas boxing license
The inexact justice in boxing is poised to reach a stark new level. California denied Antonio Margarito a boxing license after a six-hour hearing Wednesday, with commissioners expressing skepticism about his rehabilitation…
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De La Hoya Wants Marquez-Pacquiao III
Oscar De La Hoya has railed against the possible reinstatement of Antonio Margarito, who was re-denied a license Wednesday by the California State Athletic Commission. Even though Margarito has now taken his…
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California boxing officials deny new license for Antonio Margarito
ormer welterweight champion Antonio Margarito pleaded his case before the California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday but was denied a new boxing license after commissioners said he failed to show enough responsibility…
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Source: Pacquiao-Margarito fight headed to Cowboys Stadium
The Nov. 13 super-welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito will land at Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas, a source close to site negotiations told The Times on Monday. Former world…
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Promoters’ silent treatment bad for boxing
The two most powerful promoters in boxing haven't spoken personally to each other since January. Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum (right) was angered that Golden Boy Promotions Chief Executive Richard Schaefer (left)…
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Post-fight wrap from Juan Manuel Marquez’s victory
Last year, Manny Pacquiao's team expressed frustration that Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced his opponent in a "retirement" comeback just before Pacquiao trounced Ricky Hatton with a second-round knockout. "He couldn't have waited…
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Juan Manuel Marquez makes his case with unanimous decision over Juan Diaz
Reporting from Las Vegas ? He has taken almost to begging, but Juan Manuel Marquez no longer needed to throw out the hyped-up empty words that too often scar his sport. Saturday…
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California will hear Antonio Margarito’s appeal Aug. 18 [Updated]
The California State Athletic Commission will conduct a special hearing in Los Angeles Aug. 18 to weigh whether or not suspended boxer Antonio Margarito can have his boxing license back after having…
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Lightweights Marquez, Diaz face heavy burden in rematch
Their first meeting, 17 months ago, was voted fight of the year. Given the developments since then, Saturday's rematch between champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz could well prove to be…