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A Fighting Chance Against Pacquiao
By Gordon Marino, The Wall Street Journal, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
The last two big pay-per-view events, Mayweather/Ortiz and Hopkins/Dawson, came to scandalous conclusions. The sport needs a lift. And it just might come Saturday when Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 knockouts) and Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) meet for the third time at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Read Full Story >>>FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR: "HE AIN'T ABOUT NOTHING...HE WAS JUST A 23-YEAR-OLD PUNK"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
"Let me tell you something man, first of all, he's a 23-year-old kid, man. He ain't about nothing. He was in the gym hitting the bag. I told him, I said, 'Hey man, you hitting that bag with some good power, but you don't have any skills behind it. You gotta mix in some skills and not just throw powe Read Full Story >>> Lem's latest: Bradley reponds to Casamayor taunts, Arum honored
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS -- Tim Bradley became incensed during Thursday's undercard press conference when his opponent, Joel Casamayor, interruputed his podium speech by repeatedly telling him to "sit down," using the "N-word" several times.
RING No. 8-rated WBO junior welterweight beltholder Bradley (27-0, 11 Read Full Story >>> Former 3 time heavyweight champ Michael Moorer reflects on Joe Frazier
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
8CN continues with our ''Smokin" Joe Frazier remembering a legend series with former 3 time world champion Michael Moorer. The former champion shares his thoughts and memories of Joe Frazier and explains just how good Smokin Joe was. Moorer will be remembered for his epic battles with Evander Holy Read Full Story >>> CASAMAYOR TURNED A GENERIC PRESSCON INTO AN EXCITING ONE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
Bradley (L) and Casamayor.
Las Vegas, NV:- If you follow Twitter, you should have seen all the tweets (@mouthgrds4Champ) I sent live from the Top Rank presscon that just concluded straight from the Studio A a Read Full Story >>> AMIR KHAN WILL DEFEND HIS WBA & IBF SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLES AGAINST LAMONT PETERSON LIVE ON SKY SPORTS ON DECEMBER 10
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LONDON (November 10) - Amir "King" Khan will fight on Sky for the first time since he defeated Marcos "Chino" Maidana in his Las Vegas debut in December last year in a clash that many in boxing called the "Fight of the Year."
Live coverage of Khan vs. Peterson on December 10 from the Walter E. Wa Read Full Story >>> Time for Pacquiao, Mayweather, Marquez and all fighters to come clean on drugs
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS--It's time to end the hypocrisy in boxing. It's time to stop pretending that we are policing the use of HGH, EPO and these other banned drugs by fighters.
Maybe Ma Read Full Story >>> Congressman Pacquiao holds court in Las Vegas
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao, the honorable Congressman representing Sarangani province in the Philippines, said the other day that as many 60 members of the Filipino congress had made the 7,500-mile trek to Las Vegas to be ringside for his welterweight title fight on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Marquez III, two men on a mission
By Nick Bellafatto, Diamond Boxing, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
Aside from all the talk and pre-fight hype concerning Marquez? new conditioning coach Angel Heredia and steroids, as well as unfinished business between Manny and Juan Manuel, and that perhaps the Filipino icon is destined to finish off his adversary via knockout, the reality is that not only will t Read Full Story >>> Just a thought: What if Marquez wins?
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
Both fights were highly competitive. Since their rematch, Pacquiao has climbed through the lightweight, junior welterweight, welterweight and junior middleweight divisions en route to winning titles in a record eight weight classes, while Marquez -- a three-division champion -- eventually claimed th Read Full Story >>> Marquez admits he's a sore loser
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
MANILA, Philippines - Juan Manuel Marquez hates to lose. And in his professional boxing history, the Mexican?s record lists five defeats ? to Javier Duran on a first round disqualification in his pro debut in 1993, to Freddie Norwood on a unanimous decision in 1999, to Chris John on a unanimous deci Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Marquez: Calm before the storm
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS ? Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao was his usual self during Wednesday?s press conference promoting his third fight with Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez this weekend at the MGM Grand.
He spoke humbly about the fight, stressing that both he and Marquez are ready and he can?t wait to get Read Full Story >>> All signs point to smashing knockout win
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS?With all the lessons he has learned in the art of fighting counterpunchers and all those days of training hard and studying his opponent?s films, Manny Pacquiao is ready to explode.
?I?m so excited already,? Pacquiao said. ?Let?s get it on.?
And this three days before the fight.
Read Full Story >>> A Look Back: Pacquiao vs. Marquez 2, Analyzed and Scored
By Gary Purfield, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
This Saturday Manny Pacquiao 53-3-2 (38 KO) and Juan Manuel Marquez 53-5-1 (39 KO) will square off for the third time to finish their bitter rivalry. The first two fights are highly entertaining and highly controversial. Their styles mesh to perfection. Pacquiao?s hard charging aggression vs. Mar Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: Part III will be the last
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao announced during the final press conference this is going to be his last fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.
Well, it?s either he?s so sure of a victory or he must have totally forgotten about the rematch clause stated under the fight contract.
It must be the former.
Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao faces old nemesis in fight with Marquez
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS (AP)?The hype is on for the return of Manny Pacquiao, boxing?s most exciting fighter, who was last seen headed back to his duties as a congressman in the Philippines after dominating Shane Mosley in a 12-round decision in May.
And, while he?s not fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. as fight f Read Full Story >>> What it's like to spar with Pacquiao
By Bryan Armen Graham, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LOS ANGELES -- It's Thursday afternoon at the Wild Card Boxing Club and David Rodela is moments away from climbing into the ring with Manny Pacquiao, a wait he likens to standing in line for a roller coaster.
"You hear the chk-chk-chk-chk-chk and you're excited, but once the car gets to the top y Read Full Story >>> Izenberg: Manny Pacquiao talks like politician, but his punches are profound
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS ? There is an intensity about Manny Pacquiao that makes you think this one is very different. He has been in the ring 58 times. He has won 29 title fights and eight division world championships. He is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, a singer with a platinum record and a congre Read Full Story >>> Marquez's strength coach Hernandez speaks out
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
LAS VEGAS -- During Juan Manuel Marquez's turn at the podium for Wednesday's press conference, the 38-year-old lightweight champ thanked Top Rank Inc. CEO Bob Arum, as well as Manny Pacquiao for an opportunity to avenge a draw and a split-decision loss in their previous matchups.
"And especially Read Full Story >>> DE LA HOYA SLAPPED WITH LAWSUIT; ACCUSED OF ANOTHER COCAINE-FUELED, CROSS-DRESSING SEXAPADE
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Fri, 11 Nov 2011
If you thought the public image of the Golden Boy couldn't get any worse, think again. Just months after admitting to cocaine and alcohol addiction, as well as dressing in drag during the infamous "Fishnet Photo Scandal", future Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya has been slapped with a new lawsuit alle Read Full Story >>>
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