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Vitali Klitschko retains WBC title

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(UKPA) Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles with a convincing stoppage of Mexican-American Cris Arreola at the end of round 10. The Ukrainian, in his third fight since coming out of a four-year retirement almost 12 months ago, chalked up the 37th stoppage of his professional career and took his record to 38-2 after … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko retains WBC title

Will Chris Arreola become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion?

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By Warren Cloud This Saturday, #1 ranked WBC contender Chris Arreola is scheduled challenge Vitali Klitschko for the heavy weight championship of the world in Arreola’s home state of California. This will by far be the most important fight of Arreola’s career and certainly his most challenging. Arreola has made it clear that he is confident he will defeat Klitschko and … [Read more...] about Will Chris Arreola become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion?

Man shot son after watching Mayweather vs. Marquez boxing match

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Prior Booking Photo of Jerry Pough, Sr. By Mary Manning Metro Police are searching for the father of 31-year-old Jerry Pough Jr., of Las Vegas, who was found fatally shot early Sunday morning near Buffalo and Alta drives. Pough Jr., who was identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office Monday morning, died of a gunshot wound to the head, a spokeswoman for the … [Read more...] about Man shot son after watching Mayweather vs. Marquez boxing match

Will Mayweather prove us wrong again?

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By Warren Cloud. This Mexican independence day weekend, Millions of Juan Manuel Marquez fans were hoping for an upset that was never meant to be. Marquez' past fights against boxing greats like Marco Antonio Barrera, Joel Casamayor, and Manny Pacquiao had proven Marquez a warrior composed purely of guts and heart.The HBO mini series Mayweather-Marquez 24/7, allowed us a … [Read more...] about Will Mayweather prove us wrong again?

Pacquiao begins preparing for Cotto fight

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(AFP) – BAGUIO, Philippines — Philippines boxing star Manny Pacquiao entered his training camp here Sunday as the six-time world champion temporarily bid goodbye to show business to focus on his much-awaited blockbuster bout against Miguel Cotto in November. "I need to focus," the "Pacman", 49-3 with two drawn and 37 knockouts, said as he checked into his hotel in this … [Read more...] about Pacquiao begins preparing for Cotto fight

Mayweather Sr. wants Pacquiao for his son, Mosley just wants money

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In an interview by Mlive.com, Floyd Mayweather Sr. said his son's win over Juan Manuel Marquez shows that Floyd Jr. is the pound for pound king. Mayweather Sr. says Mayweather Jr. would beat Mosley and Mosley just wants a big payday. Mayweather Sr. also says Pacquiao doesn't want any of his son and criticizes the Pacman's skill. Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Mayweather Sr. wants Pacquiao for his son, Mosley just wants money

Video: Fernando Vargas vs. David Diaz in the Amateurs

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It is always great to see what type of nostalgic fights you can dig up on youtube, this amateur fight was at the 139 pound weight limit, Fernando Vargas was 17 years old back then with a full head of hair and David Diaz was 19 and sported a pencil thin mustache. Vargas who would later fight in the 154 pound weight division and David Diaz who would later win a WBC lightweight … [Read more...] about Video: Fernando Vargas vs. David Diaz in the Amateurs

Floyd Mayweather Sr. has taken it too far with his steroid smear campaign of Manny Pacquiao

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By Terrell Monroe I am a huge fan of Floyd Mayweather Jr.  in fact he is my favorite current boxer right now. I also enjoy other fighters like Pacquiao, Marquez, Cotto,Bernard Hopkins,Chad Dawson the list goes on, I love the sport. I tend to look past Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his families notorious bad guy personas and appreciate the skill and craft they bring to the ring. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Sr. has taken it too far with his steroid smear campaign of Manny Pacquiao

MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide, Buy Your Tickets Now!

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MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ: “NUMBER ONE/NUMERO UNO” WELTERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN HITS THE BIG SCREEN IN FIRST-TIME, LIVE, HIGH DEFINITION CINEMA BOXING EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 19 Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Faces Juan Manuel Marquez Fight to Be Shown Live In More Than 170 U.S. Movie Theaters Centennial, Colo. – Aug. 24, 2009 – NCM Fathom, in association with Mayweather Promotions … [Read more...] about MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide, Buy Your Tickets Now!

Photos of Mayweather-Marquez Sept. 14 “Hollywood Workout”

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Former pound for pound boxing king Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mexico's Numero Uno Juan Manuel Marquez had an open workout in the heart of Hollywood, CA on September 14. The workout was right in front of the Kodak Theater. The fight will be shown on HBO Pay Per View and selected movie theaters nationwide. Mayweather vs Marquez takes place on September 19,2009 in Las Vegas, … [Read more...] about Photos of Mayweather-Marquez Sept. 14 “Hollywood Workout”

De La Hoya tips Marquez to upset Mayweather in Vegas

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By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Boxing great Oscar De La Hoya believes Floyd Mayweather Jr. will lose his unbeaten record when he takes on Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in a hotly anticipated welterweight fight in Las Vegas next week. Mayweather has won all 39 of his career bouts, including 25 by knockout, but the American will be making his first appearance … [Read more...] about De La Hoya tips Marquez to upset Mayweather in Vegas