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Ellerbe Denies Mayweather Comeback, Family Confirms

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

There are conflicts over the reports swirling around that point to Floyd Mayweather Jr. making a boxing comeback with the tentative date of July 11 on HBO. Leonard Ellerber, Mayweather's close friend, adviser and public mouthpiece, spoke with Mayweather's hometown paper, The Grand Rapids Press, and denied recent reports of a Mayweather comeback. He confirmed that Mayweather is training in his Las Vegas gym - but only to stay in shape.

Miranda Stops Vegas in Five at The York Hall in London

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

Super middleweight Edison Miranda (32-3, 28 KOs) returned to action at the York Hall in in London, England and stopped Joey Vegas (11-5-1, 4 KOs) in five bruising rounds. Miranda came out in the first with the work "knockout" on his mind as he came forward and threw power punches with Vegas trying to stay away and looking to avoid anything coming his way.

Shane Mosley is Not Interested in a Fight With Andre Berto

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley has no interest in title unifications - he only wants the big money. After being unable to secure fights Floyd Mayweather Jr and Miguel Cotto, Mosley told Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer, that he is not interested in a unification bout with undefeated WBC champion Andre Berto.

Klitschko vs. Gomez Weigh-In - Juan: "I'll Beat Dr. Wimp"

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

Both heavyweights have weighed-in for their heavyweight clash tomorrow night in Stuttgart, Germany. Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko defends his WBC title against mandatory Juan Carlos Gomez.

Calzaghe: "Maccarinelli, Don't Blame My Dad For The Loss"

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

Joe Calzaghe is speaking out in defense of his father, Enzo Calzaghe, who trains cruiserweight contender Enzo Maccarinelli. Last Saturday in Manchester, Maccarinelli was knocked out in nine rounds by Ola Afolabi. Macca was the favorite coming in and the loss was shocking to some.

Floyd Mayweather Jr - Four Possible Opponents in 09

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25KOs) frenzy has hit the sport. The rumors about the possible return of Mayweather, tentative for July 11, has caused quite a stir with boxing fans and the media. According to the story going around, Mayweather's team is talking with HBO about a possible return on the July date. The biggest obstacle, at the moment, is Mayweather's desire to fight on regular HBO, which is causing an issue because of the money required to make that possible. Mayweather is said to be asking for a sum so hefty that HBO is trying to do everything possible to keep the fight from becoming a pay-per-view event.

Gonzalez vs. Nishioka is Being Eyed For May in Mexico

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

According to overseas reports, the bout between former champion Jhonny Gonzalez (40-6, 34KOs) and WBC super bantamweight champion Toshiaki Nishioka (33-4, 20KOs) is heading to the month of May in Mexico. Gonzalez's team would like the fight to take place in Mexico City.

Juan Manuel Lopez Wins Boxer of The Year in PR

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez won "Boxer of The Year" honors at the annual gala put together by the commission that oversees boxing in Puerto Rico. Lopez won four fights in 2008, won a major title, won all four bouts by knockout and all four wins were achieved in three rounds or less.

Oscar Larios May Retire From Boxing in The Next Week

Mark Vester

•Mar 20, 2009

Former champion Oscar Larios (69-7, 39KOs) is on vacation with his family and rethinking the future of his career. He lost his WBC featherweight title by way of decision in a rematch with Takahiro Aoh on March 12 in Japan. In the next week, he plans to sit down with trainer Edison Reinoso and agent Rafael Mendoza to discuss the future of his career.

Darchinyan vs. Agbeko Deal Reached For The Summer

Mark Vester

•Mar 19, 2009

WBC/IBF/WBA super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan (32-1-1, 26 KOs) is once again on the move. A deal has been reached between Gary Shaw and Don King for the summer collision between Darchinyan and IBF bantamweight champion Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko (26-1, 22 KOs).

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Articles by Mark Vester: page 317

Ellerbe Denies Mayweather Comeback, Family Confirms

Miranda Stops Vegas in Five at The York Hall in London

Shane Mosley is Not Interested in a Fight With Andre Berto

Klitschko vs. Gomez Weigh-In - Juan: "I'll Beat Dr. Wimp"

Calzaghe: "Maccarinelli, Don't Blame My Dad For The Loss"

Floyd Mayweather Jr - Four Possible Opponents in 09

Gonzalez vs. Nishioka is Being Eyed For May in Mexico

Juan Manuel Lopez Wins Boxer of The Year in PR

Oscar Larios May Retire From Boxing in The Next Week

Darchinyan vs. Agbeko Deal Reached For The Summer

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Aaron McKenna to defend IBF title against Jevgenijs Aleksejevs in Riyadh

Kalle Sauerland threatens legal action if Viddal Riley is denied IBF title shot

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Darius Fulghum springs the upset on Diego Pacheco

Anthony Olascuaga wins a 'war' against Yuberjen Martinez

Carlos Adames outpoints Gerome Warburton in a dud

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso

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

Eddie Hearn makes pitch to Shakur Stevenson over boxing future

Anthony Joshua's destiny against Tyson Fury is in his hands, not Ben Davison's

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Gerome Warburton will make history against Carlos Adames – regardless of the result

Naoya Inoue-Bam Rodriguez talks underway, says Eddie Hearn

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Jaron Ennis-Josh Kelly three-belt unification confirmed for February 27 in Atlanta

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Arnold Barboza Jnr-Oscar Duarte official for January 23 in Anaheim

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Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua 1am start hinges on Cardiff Council decision

Ryan Garcia vows to hospitalize Floyd Mayweather as he 'announces' February 6 showdown

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Darius Fulghum sees second chance, and pressure on Diego Pacheco

Six fights, six knockouts: Albina Moldazhanova signs with MVP

Brock Jarvis hopes third time's the charm against Jermell Charlo

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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 317

Ellerbe Denies Mayweather Comeback, Family Confirms

Miranda Stops Vegas in Five at The York Hall in London

Shane Mosley is Not Interested in a Fight With Andre Berto

Klitschko vs. Gomez Weigh-In - Juan: "I'll Beat Dr. Wimp"

Calzaghe: "Maccarinelli, Don't Blame My Dad For The Loss"

Floyd Mayweather Jr - Four Possible Opponents in 09

Gonzalez vs. Nishioka is Being Eyed For May in Mexico

Juan Manuel Lopez Wins Boxer of The Year in PR

Oscar Larios May Retire From Boxing in The Next Week

Darchinyan vs. Agbeko Deal Reached For The Summer

Aaron McKenna to defend IBF title against Jevgenijs Aleksejevs in Riyadh

Kalle Sauerland threatens legal action if Viddal Riley is denied IBF title shot