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Articles by Mark Vester: page 125

Steward Rips David Haye: 'Klitschko Fight Never Happens'

Mark Vester

•Mar 22, 2010

The trainer for IBF/IBO/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, Emanuel Steward, has ripped WBA champion David Haye for running away from the Klitschko brothers. Steward says a fight between Wladimir and Haye will never happen. After the Wladimir knocked out Eddie Chambers on Saturday night in Germany, Steward told BoxingScene.com that Haye is nothing more than talk. In 2009, Haye was scheduled to fight both Klitschko brothers. He withdrew from both fights.

Kameda's Father Tries To Reclaim His License From JBC

Mark Vester

•Mar 22, 2010

Trainer Shiro Kameda, the father of champion boxers WBC flyweight champ Koki and WBA flyweight champ Daiki, is trying to get his license back from the Japan Boxing Commission. He was banned in 2007 for abusing a referee. Shiro is trying to get his license back to work the corner for his sons. East Japan Boxing Association will be filing a petition to get the ban overturned.

Pacquiao: Mayweather Needs Me, I Don't Need Him

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao spoke to reporters in the Philippines about a possible fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao sees no reason to chase after Mayweather or call him out in public. Pacquiao said he will fight Mayweather at any time - all Mayweather has to do is call for the fight. Pacquiao doesn't think his career needs Mayweather. He sees the situation as Mayweather being the one who needs the fight to happen for his own legacy.

Martinez vs Burns is Still Being Negotiated For April 24

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

According to undefeated WBO super featherweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martinez (23-0, 14KOs), the fight in England with Ricky Burns (27-2, 7KOs), scheduled for April 24, has not been finalized as of yet. Martinez is still negotiating the terms with his promoters Puerto Rico Best Boxing.

Tua-Ahunanya: David Out of Shape? Bad Sparring? Upset?

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

Trainer Kevin Barry has issued a warning to David Tua. He wants his former protege to step his game up because Friday Ahunanya is the first "real" opponent he's facing since 2003. Tua faces Ahunanya in Auckland on March 31. Ahunanya tried to retain Barry's services for the fight.

Mayweather-Mosley Trade Words Face To Face on HBO

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

To further hype their welterweight mega-fight on May 1 in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and WBA champion Shane Mosley sat down with HBO's Max Kellerman to tape a face to face segment where both fighters would speak on a variety of topics from their decade long rivalry.

De La Hoya: 'Saul Alvarez Can Be Like Chavez is Mexico'

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya sees no reason to rush the career of undefeated welterweight prospect Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez of Mexico. Alvarez, 19-years-old, makes his debut as a Golden Boy fighter on the May 1 undercard to Floyd Mayweather Jr-Shane Mosley in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Andre Dirrell is Confident: "No Doubt I'll Beat Abraham"

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

Once beaten Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13KOs) is making his last rounds of training as he prepares to fight undefeated Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25KOs) this coming Saturday at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. Abraham is the points leader in the Super Six tournament. The fight had to be postponed from the orginal date of March 6. Dirrell had hurt his back but say the injury healed up well. He put the decision loss to Carl Froch aside and is now ready to shock the world.

Kelly Pavlik Thinks He Ruined Jermain Taylor With Big KO

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik is a big puncher. He usually knocks his opponents out in brutal fashion. So brutal that he thinks they are never the same again. One of those fighters is Jermain Taylor. In their first fight in 2007, Pavlik came off the floor to knock Taylor out in seven rounds. The knockout saw Pavlik unload with power shots as Taylor was trapped against the ropes. Taylor was out cold as he slumped to the mat and the ref waved off the fight.

Marco Antonio Rubio Batters Jaison Palomeque Over Two

Mark Vester

•Mar 21, 2010

At the City Discotheque in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, middleweight contender Marco Antonio Rubio (46-5, 40KOs) battered Jaison Palomeque (12-4, 7KOs) in two rounds for a knockout win.

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 125

Steward Rips David Haye: 'Klitschko Fight Never Happens'

Kameda's Father Tries To Reclaim His License From JBC

Pacquiao: Mayweather Needs Me, I Don't Need Him

Martinez vs Burns is Still Being Negotiated For April 24

Tua-Ahunanya: David Out of Shape? Bad Sparring? Upset?

Mayweather-Mosley Trade Words Face To Face on HBO

De La Hoya: 'Saul Alvarez Can Be Like Chavez is Mexico'

Andre Dirrell is Confident: "No Doubt I'll Beat Abraham"

Kelly Pavlik Thinks He Ruined Jermain Taylor With Big KO

Marco Antonio Rubio Batters Jaison Palomeque Over Two

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

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 125

Steward Rips David Haye: 'Klitschko Fight Never Happens'

Kameda's Father Tries To Reclaim His License From JBC

Pacquiao: Mayweather Needs Me, I Don't Need Him

Martinez vs Burns is Still Being Negotiated For April 24

Tua-Ahunanya: David Out of Shape? Bad Sparring? Upset?

Mayweather-Mosley Trade Words Face To Face on HBO

De La Hoya: 'Saul Alvarez Can Be Like Chavez is Mexico'

Andre Dirrell is Confident: "No Doubt I'll Beat Abraham"

Kelly Pavlik Thinks He Ruined Jermain Taylor With Big KO

Marco Antonio Rubio Batters Jaison Palomeque Over Two

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso

'Would you bet your mortgage against Floyd Mayweather beating Ryan Garcia'