Bob Arum: On Second Thought, No One Wants to Come "Rematch Maybe Off" Now
Arum told the Los Angeles Times after speaking to ticket brokers about whether a rematch between Pacquiao and Bradley is a good idea: “No one wants to come.”
It’s interesting because Pacquiao does want the rematch, but the brokers are probably right that a rematch between Pacquiao and Bradley might not sell a lot of tickets. A big reason for this is the taint from the fight with a lot of boxing fans feeling that Pacquiao should have won. Having boxing fans pay to see a second…
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Erik Morales vs Juan Manuel Marquez Negotiations for Sept 15th
Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, says at this time there are no plans to discipline or review the Pacquiao-Bradley judges.
Timothy Bradley reportedly suffered a fractured left foot and a twisted right ankle in the fight.
Bradley’s win over Pacquiao brought an abrupt end to any notion of a fourth fight between Pacman and Juan Manuel Marquez. Word is a September 15 fight between Marquez and Erik Morales is now on the front…
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Breaking News: Floyd Mayweather Loss $4 Million Dollars in Bad Casino Investment Startup Company
A 90-day jail sentence is not stopping Floyd Mayweather Jr. from protecting his investments.
The boxing champ, who is currently incarcerated in the Clark County Jail for domestic battery charges, filed a lawsuit against financial advisor Jeff Rubin and Pro Sports…
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Bob Arum Cashed Out Manny Pacquiao
By Shawn Craddick
Did anyone else think it was fishy that Timothy Bradley kept holding up a November rematch sign. Everyone kept laughing at it but Bradley was dead serious. Did he know something that we didn't know? Once the scorecards started off by "naming" the judges that let you know that something was not right. Most observers at ringside had it 9-3 for Manny Pacquiao. The whole MGMGrand was just stunned and stood in awe at what just happened.
Manny Pacquiao…
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Amir Khan: I would Love to Fight Bradley at 147lbs IF he beats Manny
“I would love to fight Bradley at 147, if he somehow manages to come through," said Khan. "I don’t think he’s going to beat Manny, but it’s a fight that we put to him [Bradley] before when he was at light-welterweight and he turned it down twice. I wouldn’t face Manny because we are friends…
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Roach Doesn't Want Ariza in Corner, but Pacquiao said He will be
MANILA, Philippines – Strength and conditioning trainer Alex Ariza will be working in the corner of Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao for his June 9 title defense against Timothy Bradley, his chief trainer, Freddie Roach, announced.
“The corner will be me, Miguel Diaz, and Buboy…
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Timothy Bradley: Drug Testing was Never Brought Up during our Negotiations
“Drug testing was never brought up during our negotiations,” said Bradley (28-0-0, 12ko), revealing the only testing both fighters have been subject to will be by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The 28-year-old, though, would have wanted more: “Is it something I would like? Sure, I wouldn’t mind.
“If you are clean, you shouldn’t have a problem taking the test. I’m not worried. Pacquiao is Pacquiao. I don’t know if Pacquiao ever used steroids or not, you know, bring it on.…
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Freddie Roach Rented a Plane for $26,000 to get him to Hall of Fame After Pacquiao's Fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Freddie Roach wasn't going to let a fight - even one involving Manny Pacquiao - stand in the way of his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Roach will work Pacquiao's corner Saturday night against Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas, then fly across the country for the ceremony Sunday afternoon in Canastota, N.Y. To make it there in time, he has chartered a private jet at a cost of $26,000.
"I rented a plane," Roach said. "But I'm not too…
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Pacquiao Sparring Partner: Manny has RIDICULOUS POWER, He Hits So Hard and Fast
“He’s too fast,” said the promising super featherweight who sparred for four rounds with Pacquiao Monday. “I was told to do a lot of head movement, but in the end I could not do anything because his footwork and angles are crazy.”
Not only that, the 21-year-old Hoskins, who holds a…
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Amir Khan Talks Dumping Alex Ariza and Picks up Ruben Tabares as Conditioning Coach
Former chamion Amir Khan has denied some of the past statements that were made by his former strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza. It was revealed last month that Khan and Ariza parted ways, with Khan hiring conditioning coach Ruben Tabares.
In the month of April, Ariza left the Philippines, where he and trainer Freddie Roach were working with Khan and WBO 147-pound champion Manny Pacquiao. Ariza headed back to America to help prepare middleweight champion Julio Cesar…
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Amir Khan Vows to Shut Up Danny Garcia's Father too, Khan Very Upset
Amir Khan reacted angrily after being called "overrated" by opponent Danny Garcia's father, with the Brit entering the war of words by threatening to knock him out after he has disposed of his son.
The unbeaten Garcia has stepped up to the plate to fight Khan after the Brit's arranged…
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The Real Deal Evander Holyfield Speaks out on Child Support Payments
A former undisputed title holder in two-weight divisions, Holyfield currently has eleven children and has reportedly made over $250million during his ring career, of which he says his children have benefitted greatly.
“I love my kids and my kids love me. They have been well…
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Alex Ariza has Julio Chavez Jr Ripped and Ready, Conditioning is Paying Off, Pics Inside
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Cornelius "K9" Bundrage vs Cory Spinks on Shobox June 30th
INDIO, CALIF., June 4 - After nearly two long years, former Two-Division World Champion Cory Spinks will finally get the chance to even the score with IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Cornelius "K9" Bundrage, when the two will meet up in an intriguing title fight rematch that headlines a special Saturday night edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on June 30 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.
In their first fight on August 7, 2010, Bundrage stunned Spinks in…
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Freddie Roach Might Be the One to Push Pacquiao into Retirement, Not Mayweather
In the past, trainer Freddie Roach has suggested Manny Pacquiao might be the only fighter capable of beating Floyd Mayweather.
But Pacquiao might not get that chance if he struggles against Timothy Bradley on Saturday night, at least not if Roach has any say.
"If he looks bad, he retires," Roach told Associated Press columnist Tim Dahlberg. "At least I'll tell him to. And he may be the first one who will listen to me."
Roach's concern stems from Pacquiao's…
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Mike Tyson: No One Should Feel Sorry for Terrell Owens, We Should be Pissed Off
Mike Tyson is a straight shooter.
Sometimes no one knows exactly what he is talking about, but if you really listen it makes a lot of sense. He was asked about T.O’s situation and here is what he had to say.
On T.O.’s recent appearance on Dr. Phil and T.O.’s financial…
Added by Houston Writer on June 5, 2012 at 9:36am — 1 Comment
Kelly Pavlik Wants Carl Froch Right after his Sigmon Fight this Friday on ESPN2
Pavlik (38-2, 33 KOs) will meet Sigmon (22-3, 12 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout Friday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights.
Pavlik is coming off a second-round TKO of Aaron Jaco on March 31 in San Antonio. Sigmon was originally in the mix for that bout and when the fight fell through, Sigmon ripped Pavlik in numerous media outlets and on Pavlik’s Facebook page.
“That’s the main…
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Sadam Ali Wins Twice in One Night, As Boxer and Promoter
Sadam Ali remained perfect as he thrilled a packed house at the Aviator Sports Complex when he took out Franklin Gonzalez in the eighth round of the Welterweight contest. That result was the perfect ending for Ali as it a was successful evening for Ali’s first promotion with his new company Worldkid…
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Adrien Broner talks Escobedo, Amir Khan, Gamboa and more
In contrast to Broner’s comedy value is a 23-0 record and his nickname “The Problem” is beginning to look like an understatement with ten of his nineteen stoppages listed as first round knockouts. On July 21st, Broner defends his title for the third time against Vicente Escobedo and victory should secure lucrative super fights in the very near future.
The following is a transcript of an interview with the WBO super-featherweight champion:
TG: You’ve exploded on to the scene as…
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Spike Lee Hired by Mike Tyson to Shape up his One-Man Stage Show
Mike Tyson has reportedly hit up the expertise of Spike Lee to help shape his one-man stage show, The Undisputed Truth.
The former heavyweight champ debuted the no-holds-barred account of his life story in Las Vegas in April. Now, he’s hoping to take the production to…
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