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Pacquiao Training Camp Issues, Roach Not Happy

Mark Vester

•Oct 3, 2009

Trainer Freddie Roach never wanted Manny Pacquiao to train in Baguio City. He wanted his fighter to train at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California. He eventually gave in. Roach openly admits to the Philippine Daily Inquirer that he already sees trouble with the way the camp is run - and he is not happy about it. Pacquiao is preparing for the toughest fight of his career when he challenges Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on November 14.

Nonito Donaire Joins Pacquiao To Help "Ondoy" Victims

Mark Vester

•Oct 3, 2009

WBA interim-super flyweight champion Nonito Donaire has come to the aid of victims who were affected by tropical storm “Ondoy." He joins the efforts of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. Donaire has donated a cash prize of P1-million to the victims of the storm.

Antwone Smith Stops Henry Crawford After Nine Rounds

Mark Vester

•Oct 3, 2009

At the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma, welterweight Antwone Smith (17-1, 9KOs) stopped previously undefeated Henry Crawford (22-1-1, 9KOs) after nine rounds of action.

Marcus Johnson Dominates Victor Villereal Over Eight

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

At the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma, super middleweight prospect Marcus Johnson (18-0, 14KOs) won a dominating eight round decision over a game Victor Villereal (8-4-2, 4KOs). The scores were 80-71, 80-71 and 80-71.

Audley Harrison Wins Prizefighter, Danny Williams Upset

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

At the London’s ExCel Arena, an estimated crowd of 5,000 watched the drama unfold in the Prizefighter III one-night tournament. Audley Harrison stopped Coleman Barrett in the final bout to win the tournament and collect the prize of £32,000. Harrison, 37, has had a pro career with many highs and many lows. The tournament win may open up the door for a big fight in England.

Roger Mayweather Has an Arrest Warrant Issued

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

An arrest warrent has been issued for trainer Roger Mayweather. The trainer failed to appear in a Las Vegas court on Friday to face battery and coercion charges. No legal counsel appeared on Mayweather's behalf.

Bernard Hopkins Sued By Ex-Trainer Bouie Fisher

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

BoxingScene.com has received a copy of a lawsuit recently filed by trainer Bouie Fisher against his former student Bernard Hopkins. The legal documents, dated September 18, 2009, were filed a few days ago in a Philadelphia federal court. Fisher, the long-time ex-trainer of Hopkins, claims the fighter owes him money from his fights with Oscar De La Hoya, Jermain Taylor and Howard Eastman. Fisher is looking to recover $200,496, plus interest and liquidated damages of 25%.

Ivan Calderon Willing To Accept Ulises Solis' Call

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

WBO junior flyweight champion Ivan Calderon is ready and willing to answer the challenge of former IBF champion Ulises Solis of Mexico. Calderon vs. Solis was a hardcore fan's dream but Solis was never interested in making the fight. In April, Solis was upset by Brian Viloria via knockout. After suffering his first loss since 2004, he returned on September 15 to dominate Dirceu Cabarca over eight. Now he wants a crack at Calderon.

Juan Carlos Salgado Ready To Upset Jorge Linares

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

On October 10 at the Yoyogi #2 Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, unbeaten Juan Carlos Salgado (20-0-1, 14KOs) will challenge Jorge Linares (27-0, 18KOs) for the WBC super featherweight title. Linares has a lot riding on the fight, including a new promotional contract that was recently signed with Golden Boy Promotions. They have some big plans for Linares but first he must get past upset-mined Salgado.

Jhonny Gonzalez Hires Nacho, Feels Confident Again

Mark Vester

•Oct 2, 2009

Former bantamweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez (40-7, 35KOs) is looking for a fresh start. After being knocked out in three rounds by then WBC super bantamweight champ Toshiaki Nishioka, Gonzalez was considering retirement. He returned to the ring on September 5 in Mexico as a featherweight, stopping Jose Francisco Mendoza in one round. He is now under the full-time guidance of Nacho Beristain, one of the best trainers in the sport. Gonzalez now trains out of Nachos' famous Romanza Gym in Mexico.

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 217

Pacquiao Training Camp Issues, Roach Not Happy

Nonito Donaire Joins Pacquiao To Help "Ondoy" Victims

Antwone Smith Stops Henry Crawford After Nine Rounds

Marcus Johnson Dominates Victor Villereal Over Eight

Audley Harrison Wins Prizefighter, Danny Williams Upset

Roger Mayweather Has an Arrest Warrant Issued

Bernard Hopkins Sued By Ex-Trainer Bouie Fisher

Ivan Calderon Willing To Accept Ulises Solis' Call

Juan Carlos Salgado Ready To Upset Jorge Linares

Jhonny Gonzalez Hires Nacho, Feels Confident Again

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 217

Pacquiao Training Camp Issues, Roach Not Happy

Nonito Donaire Joins Pacquiao To Help "Ondoy" Victims

Antwone Smith Stops Henry Crawford After Nine Rounds

Marcus Johnson Dominates Victor Villereal Over Eight

Audley Harrison Wins Prizefighter, Danny Williams Upset

Roger Mayweather Has an Arrest Warrant Issued

Bernard Hopkins Sued By Ex-Trainer Bouie Fisher

Ivan Calderon Willing To Accept Ulises Solis' Call

Juan Carlos Salgado Ready To Upset Jorge Linares

Jhonny Gonzalez Hires Nacho, Feels Confident Again

Carlos Adames wins a dud against Gerome Warburton

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso