Homecoming for Buffalo's undefeated Light heavyweight Lionell Thompson
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
BUFFALO (January 19, 2012) - Don Juan Fighting Promotions and Hennessy Sports announced today that they will co-promote the March 31 homecoming show, "March Badness," showcasing undefeated Buffalo light heavyweight Lionell "Lonnie B" Thompson against 2008 Haitian Olympian Azea "The Haitian Hitman" A  Read Full Story >>>

MIGRENO LOSES CLOSE DECISION IN ASIAN BOXING COUNCIL TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Rey Migreno has lost a close majority decision to WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight champion Nawaphon Por Chokchai in a title fight in Samut Prakan, Thailand. With the win the 20 year old Thai improved his record to 7-0 with 5 knockouts while the 25 year old Migreno dropped to 15-18-3 with 13 k  Read Full Story >>>

The Price is right for British heavyweight giant David Price Saturday night
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Liverpool, England's own David Price faces countryman John McDermott in a heavyweight battle that will for the time be the most important fight in the careers of both fighters. The fight on Saturday at the Olympia Liverpool is a British title eliminator and will be televised on Sky Sports while b  Read Full Story >>>

AL BERNSTEIN TO EMCEE BERTO-ORTIZ AFTER PARTY
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Showtime?s Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein will emcee a special Fight Night Afterparty at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, following the much anticipated rematch between Andre Berto-Victor Ortiz. Bernstein and other boxing celebrities will be on hand at this event presented by Corporate Planners, U  Read Full Story >>>

The Amir Khan Vs. Lamont Peterson "Mystery Man" Gives Boxing Its Latest Quizzical Semi-Scandal
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
The more the so-called "mystery man" talks, the more confusing it gets, the question of "what it was he was doing at the Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson fight in December." Ever since the day he popped up into boxing's richly-populated scandalosphere -- where scandals real and imagined flourish -- he'  Read Full Story >>>

Walking in the Shadows of Tyrants: A UFC Model for Boxing?
By Paul Magno, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
The UFC?s rapid expansion, from a minor entity to a legitimate mainstream presence, stands in contrast to the stifled, frustrating mess of the current American boxing scene. As such, some boxing fans and media see the UFC as the shining city upon the hill when it comes to combat sports in the new  Read Full Story >>>

Arum Confirms: Mayweather, Pacquiao Had Phone Convo
By Ryan Maquiñana, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
In a conversation with BoxingScene.com Thursday morning, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum confirmed that a chat between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather occurred over the telephone last night. ?Floyd called [Pacquiao?s advisor] Michael Koncz, who put him on the line with Manny,? Arum said. Pacquiao to  Read Full Story >>>

By the way Bob hasn?t called - De La Hoya
By Igor Frank, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Tuesday night Floyd Mayweather Jr. spoke via twitter:? First they say I ?m ducking the fight. But now it seems like I am begging for the fight? What is going on?? That is exactly what is going on; undefeated American super star is between a rock and a hard place. He was a given get out of jail fr  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather Jr. feels that Juan Manuel Marquez easily beat Manny Pacquiao
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012

There was only one man on Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s mind on Wednesday afternoon as he addressed the media inside of his personal boxing gym. Scheduled for a May 5th ring return  Read Full Story >>>

Shawn Porter wants to fight in the Philippines; not keen on Pacquiao-Cotto 2
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012

Undefeated welterweight rising star "Showtime" Shawn Porter (18-0-0, 13 KOs) stopped by dBoxing Source Radio show last Tuesday to update his fans about the status of his caree  Read Full Story >>>

MAYWEATHER PHONES PACQUIAO, WHO VERBALLY SAYS HE'LL FIGHT HIM "ANYTIME"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
According to reports out of the Philippines, undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather and 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao had a phone conversation some time in the early hours of the morning regarding a proposed May 5 showdown. Pacquiao revealed the news to ABS-CBN's Dyan Castil  Read Full Story >>>

Late May or June 9 best for Pacman-M'weather
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he is ready and willing to fight Floyd Mayweather late May or June 9 on a 50-50 share of the purse. Pacquiao gave these options during last night?s People Asia Awards where he was accompanied by his consultant Michael Koncz. ?We?ve alw  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather on Pacquiao, Testing, Ortiz Ending, More
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) spoke to BoxingScene.com and a select group of writers at the Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather discussed the issues that are delaying the finalization of a mega-fight with WBO champion Manny Pacquiao for May 5th at the MGM G  Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Recap of where we?re at
By Bryan Parkhurst, 8countnews, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
As if we didn?t learn our lesson from the last 3 years, pound for pound kings Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather find themselves circling each other around the negotiating table once again. While it appears that maybe this time the two are closer than ever to striking a deal for boxing?s biggest f  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather News: Manny Pacquiao, Charity Donations, & Khan Rumors
By Hans Olson, Boxing Insider, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Six days ago, the BBC ran a story suggesting that Manny Pacquiao had accepted Floyd Mayweather?s challenge to ?step up.? ?This is the fight the world wants,? said Pacquiao in the BBC report. And then? ?[But] Mayweather wants a guaranteed purse so what he has to do is get him a promoter who   Read Full Story >>>

Notebook: Return for ?JuanMa?, Pacquiao update, and more
By Rich Mancuso, Boxing Insider, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Showtime got the fight, the rematch with Orlando Salido and Juan Manuel Lopez set for March 10th at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico. Last April, Salido knocked out Lopez and took the featherweight title for a second time. Since then Lopez has been on the comeback, also getting over some  Read Full Story >>>

Guillermo Rigondeaux: Not Your Average Fighter
By Sean Morehouse, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
It is not everyday that a boxer?s ninth professional fight is the main event on one of the major American premium cable networks. It?s just as rare that a fighter?s ninth bout is to be his second time out as a world titlist. Of course when that fighter is two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo R  Read Full Story >>>

Lem's latest: Cloud's bursting, Broner's rapping
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
During a recent interview, IBF light heavyweight titleholder Tavoris Cloud told RingTV.com that he believed RING/WBC champ Bernard Hopkins was avoiding him. Hopkins, who turned 47 on Jan. 15, dethroned Jean Pascal as WBC beltholder by unanimous decision last May to become the oldest man to win a  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum: June 9 Is Plan B, Plan A Is Still Mayweather
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Reports have begun swirling Wednesday evening of the official death to any chance of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather squaring off the in the spring. The majority of the uproar stemmed from a breaking story by Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated quoting Bob Arum as saying Pacquiao?s return will co  Read Full Story >>>

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