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Booth: Haye Still Retired, Struggled in Gym, No Klitschko

Chris LaBate

•Nov 21, 2011

Adam Booth, manager and trainer of former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, has denied recently published reports that his fighter has resumed training for a possible fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in March 2012. Haye, who last fought in July with a twelve round decision loss to younger brother Wladimir Klitschko, announced his retirement from boxing in October. Booth does admit to receiving calls about a possible Vitali fight and conversations did take place.

Roach: Chavez Will Kick Sergio Martinez's Ass Right Now!

Chris LaBate

•Nov 21, 2011

Trainer Freddie Roach doesn't think much of WBC Diamond champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27KOs). The four-time trainer of the year is not impressed with Martinez as a boxer and believes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-0-1, 31KOs), the middleweight champion, would beat Martinez right now. Roach feels Chavez improved a lot as a fighter and liked what he saw on Saturday night when Julio stopped Peter Manfredo Jr. in five rounds. Roach hopes Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum will sign the Martinez fight right now and doesn't see a reason for holding it off.

Khan: We Have to Be Honest, Mayweather Beats Pacquiao

Chris LaBate

•Nov 15, 2011

WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is going to advise his good friend, Manny Pacquiao, to consider retirement. Last Saturday, Khan sat at ringside at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and watched him win a controversial twelve round majority decision over Juan Manuel Marquez. The scores were 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112. Khan and Pacquiao are both trained by Freddie Roach.

Erik Morales Confirms Mayweather Rumor, Backs Marquez

Chris LaBate

•Nov 15, 2011

Four division world champion Erik Morales confirmed that he was recently approached by Golden Boy Promotions, to see if he was interested in facing WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2012. Mayweather is planning to return on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Morales was approached by Golden Boy's CEO Richard Schaefer, but the Mexican champion was never presented with a financial offer.

Ellerbe: After Floyd KO's Pacquiao, 'Marquez 4' Still There

Chris LaBate

•Nov 15, 2011

Leonard Ellerbe, adviser to WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., doesn't see a reason for Manny Pacquiao to stage an immediate fourth fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. Last Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquaio won a controversial twelve round majority decision over Marquez. Mayweather plans to fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand, and negotiations for a Pacquiao fight were set to begin, but now the Filipino superstar and his promotional team, Top Rank, are going to pursue a fourth clash with Marquez instead.

Pacquiao-Marquez in Play For April or June, Schaefer Livid

Chris LaBate

•Nov 14, 2011

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has advised his promoter, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, that he wants an immediate fourth meeting with Juan Manuel Marquez. Last Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquiao won a controversial twelve round majority decision over Marquez, with many observers believing Marquez did enough to win the fight.

Koncz Will Advise Pacquiao To Avoid a Fourth Fight

Chris LaBate

•Nov 14, 2011

In a recent interview with The Philippine Star, boxing agent Michael Koncz revealed that he plans to advise Manny Pacquiao to avoid a fourth meeting with Juan Manuel Marquez. They clashed for a third time on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with Pacquaio winning a close but controversial twelve round majority decision. Their past two fights were controversial as well, with a close twelve round draw in 2004 and Pacquiao winning a twelve round split decision by a single point in 2008.

Amir Khan: Marquez Beat Pacquiao By One or Two Points

Chris LaBate

•Nov 14, 2011

WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Amir Khan was sitting ringside on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He watched Manny Pacquiao retain his WBO welterweight title with a twelve round majority decision win over Juan Manuel Marquez. The scores being 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112.

De La Hoya: This Shows How Superior Mayweather Is

Chris LaBate

•Nov 13, 2011

Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya believes Juan Manuel Marquez defeated Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao won a close twelve round majority decision to retain his WBO welterweight title. The scores were 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112. De La Hoya's company works with Pacquiao's main rival, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., who dominated Marquez for twelve rounds two years ago.

De La Hoya Hit With a New Crossdressing Sex Scandal

Chris LaBate

•Nov 10, 2011

According to a report in the New York Post, Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya has been hit with yet another crossdressing scandal. During an interview that aired in September, De La Hoya admitted to dressing in drag, and fully confessed to wearing high heels, fishnet stockings and women’ panties in the infamous 2007 photos which showed the boxer in a hotel room with a New York-based stripper. During the September interview, De La Hoya said the crossdressing incident was fueled by alcohol and cocaine. The boxer has been very open about entering rehab and trying to clean up his act.

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Articles by Chris LaBate: page 5

Booth: Haye Still Retired, Struggled in Gym, No Klitschko

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Khan: We Have to Be Honest, Mayweather Beats Pacquiao

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Pacquiao-Marquez in Play For April or June, Schaefer Livid

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Jake Paul to return against kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe on Christmas Eve

Floyd Mayweather Jnr announces December 19 ‘tune-up’ ahead of proposed Ryan Garcia clash

Joshua Buatsi and the decade-long marathon to a world title

Keith Thurman, now the 'old dog,' ready to battle Vergil Ortiz Jnr

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Chris LaBate

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Articles by Chris LaBate: page 5

Booth: Haye Still Retired, Struggled in Gym, No Klitschko

Roach: Chavez Will Kick Sergio Martinez's Ass Right Now!

Khan: We Have to Be Honest, Mayweather Beats Pacquiao

Erik Morales Confirms Mayweather Rumor, Backs Marquez

Ellerbe: After Floyd KO's Pacquiao, 'Marquez 4' Still There

Pacquiao-Marquez in Play For April or June, Schaefer Livid

Koncz Will Advise Pacquiao To Avoid a Fourth Fight

Amir Khan: Marquez Beat Pacquiao By One or Two Points

De La Hoya: This Shows How Superior Mayweather Is

De La Hoya Hit With a New Crossdressing Sex Scandal

Willy Hutchinson earns revenge, a world title in rematch win over Joshua Buatsi

Cheavon Clarke stuns Chris Billam-Smith with sensational seventh-round stoppage