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Peterson replaces Coleman as Cayo's opponent
By Michael Rosenthal, The Ring, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Lamont Peterson has replaced Tim Coleman as the opponent for Victor Cayo on ESPN2?s Friday Night Fights on April 29 in Las Vegas, promoter Leon Margules announced.
Peterson was given the option of replacing Coleman because he is ranked higher by the IBF (No. 4 to No. 5) but he had to do it withi Read Full Story >>>Berto expects to keep his zero
By Allen Trieu, Fox Sports, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Andre Berto?s unblemished 27-0 professional record gets put to the test this weekend when he meets hard charging Victor Ortiz with the WBC welterweight title on the line.
It is an important fight for several reasons. Obviously, Berto wants to stay undefeated, but he also wants to do it against a Read Full Story >>> Rashad Holloway grinding at the Wild Card; looking to come back strong in 2011
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
During a quick break at last weekend's 'Action Heroes' card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, I ran into good friend and welterweight hopeful Rashad Holloway. It had been Read Full Story >>> Images from Puerto Rico: Lopez and Salido make weight; ready for Saturday night
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Moments ago on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez comfortably made weight in advance of his title defense this Saturday night ag Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao: King of Boxing
By Brad Berkwitt, RingsideReport.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Eight division World Champion Manny Pacquiao has earned the title of ?King of Boxing.? With victories over Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton to name just a few, it?s very easy to see why boxing betting lines have him as a favorite over Sugar Shane Mosley.
Fox Read Full Story >>> Victor Ortiz ? Troubled Man or Ominously Silent?
By Igor Guryashkin, Boxing Dispatch, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
NEW YORK ? Sat before a small gaggle of reporters Victor Ortiz glances impatiently at his phone. His finger swipes the screen to check an incoming call. The screen alights with an image of the W.B.C. welterweight belt. When asked about it?s significance his face lights up.
For Ortiz this is a rar Read Full Story >>> OMAR HENRY CROSSING OVER INTO MMA
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
According to reports, undefeated jr. middleweight Omar Henry (10-0, 8 KO's) has decided to test the waters in mixed martial arts. Henry, who was recently released from his promotional contract with Top Rank Promotions, first informed his fans via Facebook that he's currently training for his debut i Read Full Story >>> Robert Guerrero Interview: ?I?m a Force to be Reckoned With?
By Jake Emen, ProBoxing-fans.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Triumphant Guerrero Talks Katsidis, Fighting the Pound for Pound Best & More:
Robert Guerrero is fresh off the biggest win of his career, a dominant decision victory over the always tough Michael Katsidis. Now 29(18)-1-1, with 2 NCs, Guerrero is sitting in the top three in the lightweight divisio Read Full Story >>> Andre Berto, The Unknown Welterweight...BORGES
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Once upon a time Andre Berto would have been talked about. His name would have come up regularly on the sports pages and in barroom debates because he holds a portion of one of boxing?s most revered prizes ? the welterweight championship of the world.
That was when boxing held sway in this count Read Full Story >>> Andre Berto awaits first true test
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Andre Berto has held a welterweight title since 2008, yet he hasn't had what would be considered a major fight -- even by the standards of the most ardent Berto fan.
Much criticism has been thrown Berto's way because of that hole in his r?sum?, although Berto was set to fight Shane Mosley in Ja Read Full Story >>> Next Golden Boy-Top Rank battle coming
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
You can just feel the battle coming from miles away: Another Top Rank-Golden Boy skirmish is at hand in a seemingly never-ending war between rival promoters -- the two most significant in the United States -- who despise each other.
They battle over money. Over fighters. Over public and press Read Full Story >>> Relentless Roger: Says Pacquiao is the only one who needs to take the tests
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
"The bottom line is, you don't ask Floyd to take the test. The only person who needs to take the test is Pacquiao, because he's the one with th Read Full Story >>> Kermit Cintron matches up well with Margarito, Cotto or Pacquiao
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
After Bob Arum announced yesterday that former welterweight champion Kermit Cintron had signed a promotional deal with Top Rank, speculation quickly turned to who he will be m Read Full Story >>> Mosley looking past Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
MANILA, Philippines - Shane Mosley, at 39, thinks he still has a bright future ahead of him.
And it would all begin with a big win against Manny Pacquiao, a fighter who?s probably unbeatable at this point of his career.
Mosley, who turns 40 in September, told On the Ropes radio program that he Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Margarito rematch in works for fall
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Although a rematch between junior middleweight titlist Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito has not been negotiated -- Top Rank's Bob Arum has only recently begun to discuss deals with their camps -- it is a fight Arum intends to put together.
Originally, Arum hoped to schedule the pay-per-view f Read Full Story >>> Fight Predictions: Juan Manuel Lopez vs Orlando Salido / Andre Berto vs Victor Ortiz
RingsideReport.com, Sat, 16 Apr 2011
Compiled by Mike Plunkett
Another big weekend of exciting world class boxing is upon us. Puerto Rico?s superb Juan Manuel Lopez, 30, 27 KO?s, makes a routine defense of his WBO featherweight title against the game Orlando Salido, 34-11-2, 22 KO?s, the former IBF featherweight champion. Salido is an Read Full Story >>> Boxing Rumor: Did Manny Pacquiao Knock out Shawn Porter? Ariza speaks out on the Truth!
By Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 15 Apr 2011
Shawn ?Showtime? Porter is one very exciting welterweight prospect to keep an eye on. Recently an internet rumor start that Porter who was sparring with Manny Pacquiao for the Filipino's upcoming May 7th battle against Shane Mosley, was knocked out. Ok, its not totally unbelievable... I mean after a Read Full Story >>> Khan?s dedication could lead to greatness
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! News, Fri, 15 Apr 2011
It shouldn?t come as a surprise that Amir ?King? Khan is one of the world?s elite boxers. He is, after all, extremely fast, has terrific footwork, hits hard and has an extensive amateur pedigree that culminated with a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.
He is, in a word, a thorou Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: Amir Khan can be one of the greats
Manchester Evening News, Fri, 15 Apr 2011
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya expects Amir Khan to join the likes of himself and Manny Pacquiao as a multi-weight world champion in the coming years.
Ring legend and promotional heavyweight De La Hoya has taken Khan under his wing as the 24-year-old Englishman seeks to establish himself among the spo Read Full Story >>> Khan set to turn his back on Britain as McCloskey pokes fun at Sky snub
Daily Mail (UK), Fri, 15 Apr 2011
Amir Khan is ready to turn his back on Britain 'for a long time' after the row over television coverage for Saturday's WBA light-welterweight title defence against Paul McCloskey.
The Englishman's first fight on home soil since 2009 has been overshadowed by a falling out concerning the broadcast Read Full Story >>>
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