Erik Morales: "I'm Tougher, Better Than Diaz"
In Mexico, three-time world champion Erik 'El Terrible' Morales said he will beat world champ David Diaz and win his 4th world crown on Top Rank's 'War For 4' PPV in Chicago in August 4.
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WBC Champ David Diaz Media Interview
Lee Samuels: Greetings everyone. I’m in Las Vegas today. Bob Arum, my boss, is in Los Angeles, and David Diaz is in St. Louis training with his trainers, Kevin Cunningham and Jim Strickland.
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Fields vs. Boswell, Clottey vs. Flores on Aug. 9
Tickets will go on sale Saturday for Top Rank's big fight card featuring towering heavyweight Tye Fields and world-rated welterweight Joshua Clottey at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, August 9.
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Pacquiao-Barrera Rematch Set For Oct. 6
LOS ANGELES - Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank have reached a settlement of the various legal disputes including that pertaining to Manny Pacquiao.
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Luevano: " I'll Beat Nicky Cook in London"
WBO #1 rated featherweight Steven Luevano of LaPuente, Calif. said he will "fight my fight" which will include counter-punching and "using my brain" to conquor unbeaten WBO #2 rated Nicky Cook at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, July 14.
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Castillo Passes 30-Day Weigh-In For Hatton
Two-time world champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico weighed 147 pounds Friday for his WBC 30-day safety check weigh-in in Tijuana.
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Miguel Cotto-Zab Judah Close To A Sell Out
Over 14,000 tickets have been sold for Top Rank's big Cotto vs Judah 'X-Plosive' Pay-Per-View showdown at Madison Square Garden on June 9. "Tickets are blasting every day," Bob Arum said. "We have less than 2,100 tickets remaining at the box office for this coming weekend. This is the hottest ticket we've ever had for Cotto is New York City.
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Judah: "I'll Need About 5 Rounds To Beat Cotto"
Zab Judah is running 8 miles a day, sparring 10 or more rounds daily, taking on spar partners who studied Miguel Cotto video tapes "for weeks" said promoter Brian Young today in Memphis.
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Miguel Cotto Makes 30-Day Weight Limit
Miguel Cotto today weighed 154 1/2 at his mandatory WBA 30-day safety weigh-in.
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Top Rank News and Notes
Bob Arum is on the campaign trail with Manny Pacquiao in The Philippines.
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