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Khan triumphs over Barrera in their WBA contest

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MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Amir Khan triumphed by a fifth round technical decision after Marco Antonio Barrera suffered a gruesome cut early in their lightweight bout at the MEN Arena in Manchester. It was Khan's most significant win of his 21-fight professional career and earned him the World Boxing Association (WBA) International and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) … [Read more...] about Khan triumphs over Barrera in their WBA contest

I’m bigger and stronger than Pacquiao, claims boxer Hatton

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LONDON (AFP) — England's world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton believes he will emerge victorious over Filipino pugilist Manny Pacquiao in their world title bout in Las Vegas on May 2. The 30-year-old Englishman met up with Pacquiao, who confirmed his status as the world's leading fighter with victories over Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar De La Hoya in … [Read more...] about I’m bigger and stronger than Pacquiao, claims boxer Hatton

Local boxer Diaz faces tough challenge tonight

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His gloves had been laced up, the Vaseline smeared onto his face, and there was Juan Diaz stalking his sparring partner across the canvas. He moved forward, listened to instructions, he threw combinations and he — pop! pop! pop! — connected with punches to the body and head. Nothing had changed. Yet everything has changed. Almost one year ago, Diaz had stepped through the … [Read more...] about Local boxer Diaz faces tough challenge tonight

Shane Mosley wants to face winner of Pacquiao-Hatton before Cotto

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HOUSTON — Shane Mosley wants to face the winner of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight before taking a rematch with Miguel Cotto. The 37-year-old Mosley is weighing his options after beating Antonio Margarito to win the WBA welterweight title on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles. Pacquiao and Hatton will meet in Las Vegas on May 2 for Hatton's IBO junior welterweight … [Read more...] about Shane Mosley wants to face winner of Pacquiao-Hatton before Cotto

Canadian Ross earns TKO win over Ehikhamenor in ‘The Contender’ final

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MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Canadian Troy Ross earned a fourth-round technical knockout over Nigerian Ehinomen (Hino) Ehikhamenor on Wednesday night in the final of "The Contender," a boxing-based reality TV show. The 33-year-old cruiserweight from Toronto caught Ehikhamenor with a short left jab to the head, then went to the body before catching Ehikhamenor with another left-hand … [Read more...] about Canadian Ross earns TKO win over Ehikhamenor in ‘The Contender’ final

Boxing: Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title

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MEXICO CITY (AFP) — Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao gave up his World Boxing Council lightweight world title Tuesday. Pacquiao, who is considered boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, cited his desire to compete in the super lightweight division as his reason for vacating his crown. Pacquiao is getting ready to face Britain's Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas....Full … [Read more...] about Boxing: Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title