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Nacho Beristain on Pacquiao vs. Cotto, Pac vs. Mayweather Jr. and Freddie Roach

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By Zato Nacho Beristain, the legendary trainer of multiple Mexican boxing champions,  including Juan Manuel Marquez who had given Manny Pacquiao two of his toughest fights to date, shared his thoughts with EPSN's Spanish T.V show “Golpe a Golpe” (Blow by Blow) on the future possibility of a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao match up, the upcoming Miguel Cotto vs. Manny … [Read more...] about Nacho Beristain on Pacquiao vs. Cotto, Pac vs. Mayweather Jr. and Freddie Roach

Jose Luis Castillo set to spar with Manny Pacquiao

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By Zato The 35 year old former lightweight Champion, Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico will be heading to Baguiao, Philippines to spar with Manny Pacquiao as a late replacement for Omar Henry who was considered a Cotto clone. Henry's team could not come to an agreement with team pacquaio so Castillo was called in to fill the void. Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon have already … [Read more...] about Jose Luis Castillo set to spar with Manny Pacquiao

Reality Hits Arreola

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By Warren Cloud (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) Saturday night’s heavyweight match up between Vitali Klitschko and Cristobal Arreola drew some eerie parallels to last week’s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez. When all was said and done, both victories were contingent upon technical superiority and sizable height … [Read more...] about Reality Hits Arreola

Move Over Pacman, King Mayweather Wants His Throne Back!

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By Lou "Cinder" Block The return of Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. or shall I say the PPV King and pound for pound King?  There is no question now who the top dog is in the sport of boxing. I have been getting sick of the hype about a little Filipino named Manny being the top dog, all I can do is laugh at that gesture. Pacquiao is nowhere near the level of Floyd Mayweather … [Read more...] about Move Over Pacman, King Mayweather Wants His Throne Back!

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”

Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death and imprisonment

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Associated Press SAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband's death a month ago. Amanda Rodrigues spent 18 days in jail. Gatti, a two-time world champion from Canada, died July 11 while he and his family vacationed in the Brazilian resort town of Porto de Galinhas. Rodrigues' … [Read more...] about Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death and imprisonment

Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola Presser Photos

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(photos/caption by AP) WBC Heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko, left, of Ukraine poses with WBC number one ranked heavyweight contender, Cristobal Arreola, of the United States, to announce their WBC Heavyweight Championship boxing bout, which will take place on Sept. 26th, during a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola Presser Photos

Pavlik to meet Williams for 160-pound titles

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The Canadian Press Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has agreed to defend his two title belts against Paul Williams, perhaps the most avoided fighter in boxing. They will fight Oct. 3 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, Williams promoter Dan Goossen told The Associated Press on Wednesday after finishing the negotiations. The bout is a risk for Pavlik (35-1, 31 KOs), … [Read more...] about Pavlik to meet Williams for 160-pound titles

Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title

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Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER, England — Amir Khan is aspiring to be the next Manny Pacquiao after beating Andreas Kotelnik by a unanimous points decision to win his first world title at the MEN Arena here. The British boxer dominated the contest with his fast combinations, darting in and out of range to avoid getting into trouble as he cruised to a 120-108, 118-111 … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title

Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The wife accused of killing former boxing champion Arturo Gatti tells The Associated Press in a jailhouse letter that she is innocent. Amanda Rodrigues says she could not bear to be interviewed, but gave a letter to the AP written on lined, white paper in red ink, proclaiming her love for Gatti. "I lost my husband!" she writes. "This is a pain that … [Read more...] about Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven

Arturo Gatti reportedly found dead in Brazil

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According to BoxingScene.com(Arturo Gatti Found Dead in Brazil, Possible Homicide), Boxer and fan favorite, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was found dead at his home in Brazil by his wife Amanda. It looks to be an apparent homicide. Arturo will be missed and always remembered for his Warrior Spirit and his great trilogy with Irish Micky Ward. R.I.P Arturo Gatti (1972 – … [Read more...] about Arturo Gatti reportedly found dead in Brazil