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Manny Pacquiao Sister Wanted for Illegal Gambling Ring

C Costigan — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:42:32 +0000

The sister of Philippine fighter Manny Pacquiao is wanted on suspicion of her alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring. Her home was raided and 25 other people taken into custody Friday. She was not present at the time of the raid.

Former Pantera frontman calls Floyd Mayweather an ugly coward

Steven Stradbrooke — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:52:52 +0000

It seems the last remaining hopes for a Manny Pacquiao v. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight have pretty much passed us by, as Floyd could never seem to come up with a good enough reason and/or big enough balls to step into the ring with Manny. Frustrated by Mayweather’s pussy-footing, Pacquiao has inked a deal to fight Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC super welterweight crown on Nov. 13. See, Floyd? Real fighters like to fight so much that they, um, fight. That’s a sentiment shared by ex-Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo (if you’ve no idea who Phil is, please enjoy this live version of Walk) who not only thinks Mayweather has a history of ducking tough opponents, but is “ugly inside”. Personally, we don’t think his outside’s all that pretty, neither. Read more.

Aussie bookies may ban ‘exotic’ bets after Green-Briggs boxing fiasco

Steven Stradbrooke — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:23:18 +0000

The fallout continues from the controversy surrounding Danny Green’s ‘knockout’ of Paul Briggs in the first round of their recent match. The latest suggestion is that Aussie bookies will ban so-called ‘exotic’ bets, meaning bettors would no longer be able to wager on the specific round in which the outcome was decided. Honestly, any punter that has seen clips of the ‘blow’ that blew Briggs down is probably going to want to wager on something a little less pre-decided, like, say, the outcome of a Harlem Globetrotters game. Read more.

Mayweather Camp: No Negotiations for Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

C Costigan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:38:01 +0000

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s camp has denied there have been any ongoing negotiations for a November 13 Mayweather-Pacquiao super fight. That is contrary to what Manny Pacquiao’s promoter has been saying over the past three weeks.

Mayweather Jr. Silent Regarding Pacquiao Fight

C Costigan — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:05:10 +0000

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A day after fight promoter Bob Arum set a deadline for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. to agree to fight Manny Pacquiao in November, the pretty boy responded on Sunday that he was in no rush to make a decision.

Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight Not Happening…..YET

C Costigan — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:20:00 +0000

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A deadline to decide whether the much anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather fght will take place has come and gone.

Should Mayweather be required to fight Manny Pacquiao?

Steven Stradbrooke — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:37:22 +0000

With Bob Arum’s ‘deadline’ having expired with no word from Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s camp, it looks like the ‘fight of the (admittedly very young) century’ with Manny Pacquiao ain’t gonna happen. To make matters worse, Mayweather hasn’t even publicly expressed a legitimate reason why he won’t sign off on the fight. One can certainly understand why an undefeated boxer nearing the twilight of his career would be reluctant to relinquish his capacity to retire undefeated (a distinct possibility against the punishing Pacquiao), but given that Floyd loves basking in the glow of boxing’s tastemakers having dubbed him the “pound for pound” champion, it begs the question – can a champion (even the unofficial kind) truly be considered a champion if they refuse to defend their title against the best competition?

When people at the top administrative levels of boxing ponder why their sport has lost favor with the general public over the past few decades, they need only look to the fact that they seem unable to provide the public with the fights they want to see. And Floyd needs to realize that being regarded as a champion is a lot like treading water – it’s tiring, and keeping it up doesn’t put you any further ahead than you already are, but you can always quit anytime you choose, so long as you’re prepared to accept the consequences. Read more.

Manny Pacquiao gives Floyd Mayweather Jr. two weeks notice

Steven Stradbrooke — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:26:21 +0000

Let’s face it – boxing has been usurped by MMA as the fight fan’s combat du jour. But a Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. tilt would go a long way toward reviving interest in the sweet science. This one has been building for some time, and Manny’s manager Bob Arum now claims that the negotiations have been completed, and all that’s needed is Mayweather’s signature on the contract. Even though Pacquaio would be considered the underdog, will Mayweather be willing to risk his unblemished record against a scrapper like Manny? The guy is an elected congressman in his native Philippines, after all, and politics is a vicious game. Read more.

Holyfield’s still the Real Deal

Eric Bianchi — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:56:04 +0000

“The winner, and new undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield,” and that’s not just a shot at boxing nostalgia. The aging fighter thinks he can beat up them Klitschko brothers, and become Heavyweight Champion for a sixth time. Hell, he’d probably have no problem taking them on one handed. But before giving the Ukrainians the beating of their lives he’s teamed with RealDealPoker.com. Read more.

Cotto – Foreman Fight Odds

Tyrone Black — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:47:41 +0000

Cotto - Foreman fight odds were still available ahead of Saturday night's bout in Yankees Stadium. read more

Pacquiao – Mayweather Fight Betting Heats Up

Tyrone Black — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:29:59 +0000

While there is yet to be an official date set on when the much anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather fight will take place, betting on this bout continues to be substantial.

Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight Now Likely: Latest Odds

Tyrone Black — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:18:13 +0000

Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, told The Associated Press on Monday that discussions could begin as early as Tuesday for a bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr., once results are in from the P