Brandon Rios Not Cool on Cotto, Want Pacquiao-Marquez
While all signs were pointing to an inevitable rematch taking place between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, it now appears that the fight may have a roadblock.
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Mercito Gesta Comes Home on 1/26, Opponent Still Open
According to trainer Vincent Parra, in a few days’ time his lightweight charge Mercito ‘No Mercy’ Gesta will be back in San Diego, California after spending nearly a month back in his native Philippines.
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Photos: Rances Barthelemy, Lonnie Smith in Sparring War
Recently I caught wind of some sparring sessions that have been taking place in the Vegas area between explosive junior lightweight puncher Lonnie Smith and unbeaten Cuban Rances Barthelemy and made it a must to check the sessions out.
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Victor Ortiz: I'm The Underdog Once Again, I'm Ready
Yesterday I caught up with former champion Victor Ortiz moments before his workout inside of the Knuckleheadz Gym in Ventura, California.
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Jackson Talks Mayweather-Pacquiao Mess, Roach's Ability
In the first part of my interview with respected trainer John David Jackson, I caught up with the former two-division champion to get the latest on everything he has been up to in the South Florida area. Jackson spent a memorable period training the likes of former lightweight king Nate Campbell and Allan ‘Sweetness’ Green but now is focusing his attention to an emerging crop of young talent.
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Ward Expects a Tough Fight For Rigondeaux With Donaire
On Saturday night, Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux perched himself onto the championship ranks with a convincing 6th round knockout over former champion Rico Ramos inside of the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lewkowicz: At 150 and Higher, Cotto Can Beat Pacquiao
On Sunday night I touched base with international promoter and advisor Sampson Lewkowicz, known best to the masses for his work with lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.
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Mayweather Rejects Pacquiao's 50-50 Proposal For May 5
WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is apparently not on board with WBO king Manny Pacquiao’s request for a 50/50 revenue split for a potential May 5th fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. As previously reported, Mayweather recently made a direct phone call to Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz, who placed Pacquiao on the phone with the undefeated star from Las Vegas. Pacquiao told Mayweather that a 50-50 split would seal the deal on a possible May fight.
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R. Mayweather: I Used To Whoop Roach's Ass Every Day!
This Friday night marks the debut of HBO Sports’ latest mini-series, On Freddie Roach. The six-part show is expected to be giving viewers an intimate look at the esteemed trainer as he battles Parkinson’s disease and trains his stable of world-class prizefighters, including the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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Photos: Floyd Mayweather Holds Court at Media Gathering
On Wednesday, perennial superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. hosted a media gathering ahead of his May 5th date at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather made a point to address the recent news that he would be donating $100,000 for National Breast Cancer Awareness month but the press in the building had other interests at mind.
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