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Lil Bear Lawson, fight guys see Morales, Mosley being outgunned



By Michael Marley

 

http://www.examiner.com/boxing-in-national/little-bear-lawson-fight-guys-see-morales-mosley-being-outgunned

Don't get me wrong. I like to hang out in the man cave occasionally.

I enjoy Boys Night Out. In college, heavyweight boxer/football star Jay Nady told me I could join the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity where…

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Quotes From Media Conference Call Featuring Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz

Last Thursday’s media conference call featured World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight Champion Andre Berto and WBC #5 rated title challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in advance of their “East-West Showdown” event on April 16 from the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods, airing live on HBO World Championship Boxing. Also on the call were Berto’s promoter Lou DiBella, the promoter of the event, and trainer Tony Morgan, as well as Ortiz’s promoter Richard Schaefer and adviser Rolando… Continue

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FRANKLIN LAWRENCE TO VITALI KLITSCHKO “HEY WHY NOT ME FOR JUNE 4”‏

Fresh off his one round stoppage over Odlanier Solis on March 19th, WBC Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has indicated that he would like to get back in the ring on June 4th and emerging contender Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence believes he has as much any right…

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MAYWEATHER VS. MARTINEZ, NOT SUCH A BAD IDEA



As Pacquiao digs up an old, but still dangerous Shane Mosley, while Floyd digs up attorneys, one can only wonder if the “delay of game” the promoters have cooked up to generate more interest has backfired.  There is really no one left for Pacquiao to face, who makes any sense. …
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Laila Ali Welcomed a New Baby Girl into the World

Boxer and reality TV star Laila Ali welcomed a baby girl early this morning, and was already feeling well enough to tweet about it this afternoon. "I had my baby girl this morning! Sydney arrived on her due date at 3am! Everyone is happy and healthy," she wrote on her Twitter page around 2…

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David Lemieux vs Marco Antonio Rubio this Saturday - Preview

Marco Antonio Rubio will take on David Lemieux in a boxing fight for the official title eliminator in the WBC. This will be a fight for the middleweight and will see Lemieux improve upon his unbeaten record against a Rubio who is currently at 49-5-1.

 

This fight will be…

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Marcos Maidana, James Kirkland, and Robert Guerrero Interview and Video

 

In preparation for April 9th’s “Action Heroes” card which features Marcos Maidana taking on Erik Morales, Robert Guerrero facing Michael Katsidis and James Kirkland continuing his comeback after spending a year in jail, TheWellVersed caught up with Maidana, Guerrero and Kirkland at the Pound 4 Pound gym in Las Vegas to talk about their upcoming matches.  Credit ->…

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Pacquiao is Lining up his TV Guest Appearances

MANILA, Philippines – Aside from his training in the US, Manny Pacquiao will also have to do his share in promoting his May 7 fight against former world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley.

 

Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, Michael Koncz, said the Filipino champion is scheduled to appear on US…

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Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent still cool, hanging out at Knicks Game

Although there was a little frustration between Floyd Mayweather Jr and 50 Cent a few weeks back over the picture of the young lady, 50 Cent said himself that Floyd will get over it. It seems like Floyd did. Last night at the Knicks game there were alot of stars out on Celebrity Row. 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather, Whoppi Goldberg, Nene Leaks, and more ....

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Pacman is in Los Angeles

Saturday, April second was the night me and Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles International airport. After a week long vacation in Maui, my wife and I were greeted and driven home by my nephew Dmitriy. After a month long training camp in Philippines, Manny avoided media and fan fair; jumped into a vehicle that was sent to pick him up and went home. It's back to work on Monday. We both have busy schedules. What else do we have in common? We both love boxing and are expected in Las Vegas…

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SEGURA STOPS CALDERON AGAIN, THE SAME WAY

by Kevin Davis

 It's Deja Vu all over again, just happens to end a lot earlier than usual, In a rematch, WBO light flyweight champion Giovanni Segura (27-1-1, 23 KOs) again defeated former champion Ivan Calderon (34-2-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday night at the Auditorio del Estado in Mexicali, Mexico.…

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Added by Karceno on April 3, 2011 at 4:23pm — 1 Comment

Floyd Mayweather Jr. hit with another 3.4 Million Tax Bill

Credit: www.foxsports.com

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a $3.4 million IRS bill for unpaid taxes from 2009, The Detroit News reported late Friday.

 

The latest IRS penalty for back taxes comes three years after…

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Gil Clancy, 1922-2011

The boxing world lost a legend Thursday morning. Hall of fame trainer and award-winning broadcast journalist and manager Gil Clancy, passed away at the age of 88.

A Hall of Fame trainer and award winning broadcast journalist, Clancy was a staple in the New York boxing scene since his college days. After fighting as an amateur in the Army and college, Clancy worked as a school teacher by day and trained boxers in his spare time. He eventually moved into boxing full time and became a beloved… Continue

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Full steam ahead: An opponent swap doesn't mean a change of course for Marco "Captain" Huck.

Cruiserweight titlist Marco Huck's sixth defense was supposed to come against former titlist Giacobbe Fragomeni until he pulled out last week because of an injury and was replaced by Philadelphia-based Israeli Ran Nakash (25-0, 18 KOs).

 

 

Despite the short notice of a new opponent, Huck (31-1, 23 KOs) said he will still be ready come their fight Saturday in Halle, Germany.

 

 

"That was an awkward situation, but as a professional, you have to be…

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Yo, Adrian! Looks like your fight with Chad Dawson is on again.

Promoter Gary Shaw said the issues that threatened the May 21 fight between former light heavyweight titleholders Chad Dawson (29-1, 17 KOs) and Adrian Diaconu (27-2, 15 KOs) have been worked out, and the fight will proceed as planned.



The fight will serve as opening bout on the HBO card headlined by the Jean Pascal-Bernard Hopkins light heavyweight championship rematch at the Bell Centre in Montreal.



A deal had been made for the fight, but then Dawson's team had second… Continue

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What do you get when you cross Mexican marksman Juan Manuel Marquez with Brooklyn bad boy Zab Judah? We'll soon find out. Judah in champion Marquez's sights

Zab Judah, above, would present an interesting style matchup for Juan Manuel Marquez.





Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer met with lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez this week in Mexico in an effort to work out a new promotional agreement.



Marquez's contract recently expired, although Golden Boy says it has the right to match any offer for a year. Marquez wants a third fight with Manny Pacquiao, against whom he has two disputed fights, a loss and draw. But if… Continue

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