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Mayweather Jr: Critics Display Favoritism To Pacquiao
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is convinced that his critics are showing favoritism to his pound-for-pound rival, Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather returns on Saturday night to challenge Victor Ortiz for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He believes there is a clear double standard when it co Read Full Story >>>Pacman?s shadow clouds Floyd?s legacy
By John Davidson , The Roar, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
Undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr will fight young unpstart Victor Ortiz in an intriuging battle on Sunday in Las Vegas, but the real challenge still eludes him.
The man they call ?Pretty Boy? is 34 years old and has never lost a professional bout. His record is 41 fights, 41 wins, wh Read Full Story >>> 5-on-5: A lot to gain, even more to lose
ESPN.com, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
1. Is Victor Ortiz a legitimate contender?
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Arash Markazi, ESPNLosAngeles.com: There's no question Ortiz is a legitimate contender. I think anyone who would argue otherwise hasn't seen him fight. The question is whether he has what it takes to Read Full Story >>> Ortiz nears pinnacle after arduous climb
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
Victor Ortiz claims he has been to hell -- personally and professionally.
So, if he successfully defends his recently won WBC welterweight title by handing Floyd Mayweather Jr. his first professional defeat Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, would that be heaven?
"What do you think?" Orti Read Full Story >>> Ortiz upset possible but not probable
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
Many of the boxing fans that I have spoken to over the past month or so believe that Mayweather will defeat Oritz rather easily. Too much skill, too fast, too much defense, just too good. Ortiz on the other hand does possess a lot of heart and he can hit like a mule. Most people that fight Ortiz at Read Full Story >>> Shannon Briggs: Boxing needs to freshen up its core
BoxingNews, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
HAZY OUTLOOK: Briggs wants his sport to smarten up its act before it's too late
THINK back to when we had guys like Mike Tyson knocking everyone out, to when Evander Holyfield was always in exciting fights. We just don?t have that now. Vitali Klitschko should have obliterated Tomasz Adamek o Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Continue to Aggravate Fans
By Alex Groberman, Opposing Views, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are getting more frustrating to watch with each passing day. Both men are so clearly, so obviously above all of their potential opponents that the sheer fact that they can?t come to an agreement regarding a possible fight against one another is enough to make Read Full Story >>> Dougie's Friday Mayweather-Ortiz mailbag
By Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, Sat, 17 Sep 2011
THREE QUICK HITS
Sup Dougie,
Got three points/rants... I?m gonna keep it short and to the point.
1. Victor Ortiz-Floyd Mayweather. Didn?t want to buy into the hype but I think Ortiz is a very live dog. This is why (imo). If Marquez, Judah, and Hatton were able to land clean shots on Floy Read Full Story >>> NIETES CONFIDENT OF WINNING SECOND WORLD TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Former WBO minimum weight champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes who relinquished his title to move up in weight and chase a second world crown has expressed confidence he can achieve the feat when he faces Mexico?s Ramon Garcia Hirales a Read Full Story >>> REYES, ALCANO, GALLEGO, BAUTISTA PREVAIL; BUSTAMANTE FALTERS
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
FILIPINO billiards master Efren "Bata" Reyes showed that he still has enough magic tricks left by clobbering American Jayson Shaw, 9-6, to jumpstart his title bid in the 11th Predator International 10-Ball Championships yesterda Read Full Story >>> Ahas intensifies training for PP9
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
DONNIE ?Ahas? Nietes of the ALA gym has intensified his training regimen for his upcoming challenge against reigning WBO light flyweight champion Ramon Garcia Hirales of Mexico.
Nietes (28W-1L-3D, 16 KOs), who relinquished his WBO minimumweight title after four successful defenses, is moving up i Read Full Story >>> Naazim Richardson praying that we don?t lose Mayweather outside of the ring
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
When I called up respected trainer Naazim Richardson early on Tuesday morning, I had a plan in mind to go over the careers of his star pupil Bernard Hopkins, as well as prominent talents Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. In the first part of m Read Full Story >>> Affordable Mayweather ? Ortiz options Los Angeles
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Want to see the big boxing fight between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz on Saturday night, but don?t have the hundred of dollar to see it live in Las Vegas, or pony up the $60 to $70 pay per view fee?
No worry Angelinos, as there are many Read Full Story >>> The best is yet to come
By Dennis Principe, Manila Standard Today, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
IF you know your boxing, you would agree that the March 2008 battle between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez was one of the best judged fights in the history of the sport.
For the record, judges Duane Ford and Tom Miller scored it 115-112 and 114-113, respectively, for Pacquiao, while Jerr Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan will have to take drug test to face Floyd Mayweather Jnr in light-welterweight showdown
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Mayweather ? who has an unblemished 15-year 41, fight career ? was also adamant yesterday that he gets ?more love from the UK fans? than he does from his own compatriots, and insisted he was ?ducking nobody? after suggestions from Khan that the Las Vegan resident was avoiding a ring confrontation.
Read Full Story >>> TIM BRADLEY PROMISED CAREER-HIGH PAYDAY TO FIGHT ON PACQUIAO UNDERCARD?
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Despite the fact that Timothy Bradley has denied signing any paperwork to become the latest addition to the Top Rank roster, sources have informed us that once the litigation with his former promoters, Gary Shaw and Ken Thompson, is complete, the undefeated jr. welterweight champion will indeed make Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Marquez Undercard: Top Rank Hoping to Sign Timothy Bradley in Time
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Dan Rafael reports that Top Rank is hoping to get Timothy Bradley under their promotional banner in time to schedule him for the November 12 Pacquiao vs Marquez undercard. Currently, Bradley is still tied up in legal matters with Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing.
If they reach an agreeme Read Full Story >>> TQBR Roundtable, Strong Luminous Plasma Ball Edition: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vs. Victor Ortiz
By Scott Kraus, The Queensberry Rules, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17 on HBO pay-per-view. Previously: the stakes of Mayweather-Ortiz; get to know Victor Ortiz; keys to the fight, parts I and II; the undercard, previewed; the final preview and prediction. Next: the ultimate guide.
A star, according to bastion of fact Wikipedi Read Full Story >>> Inside Floyd Mayweather's mind
By Matt Christie , BoxingNews, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
FLOYD MAYWEATHER has psychological flaws, said Rolando Arellano, the manager of Victor Ortiz, in the build up to the September 17 fight between the two for the latter?s WBC welterweight title.
?You don?t have to be a psychologist. Anyone that needs a house that big, 16 cars, a million dollars Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. feels safe in ring
By Ron Borges, Boston Herald, Fri, 16 Sep 2011
LAS VEGAS ? The question was a reasonable enough one, given all the turmoil swirling around Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as he waits to challenge WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz tomorrow night.
Reasonable, that is, in any world but Mayweather?s.
A fresh-faced young reporter with one microph Read Full Story >>>
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