Antonio Margarito

Promoter Lou DiBella is considering the cancelation of all media appearances by RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez to promote his Sept. 15 bout with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the wake of threats against the fighter.

Sergio Martinez to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: "I'm going to beat you up. I'm going to hurt you."

Manny Pacquiao's advisor, Michael Koncz, says that the fighter will return to the ring on Dec. 1 rather than Nov. 10.

WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley: "If Manny Pacquiao doesn't want to fight me, then I'm looking for a Floyd Mayweather fight. Or I'm looking for a Miguel Cotto fight... I belong in the ring with these guys."

Fans bring up Mike McCallum, Evander Holyfield, the anticipated Donaire-Nishioka/Rios-Alvarado card, and a bunch of mythical matchups - most of which involve Antonio Margarito - in this week's Friday mailbag. Enjoy! 

Unbeaten former lightweight titleholder Brandon Rios on his Oct. 13 clash with undefeated 140-pound contender Mike Alvarado: "It's going to be a very violent, very bloody fight. It's going to be a can't-miss fight."

Wealth TV televised Anthony Mundine's recent knockout of Bronco McKart, and will do the same with 12 more dates through 2013.

HBO's 24/7 series will debut on Sept. 1 and will detail the events leading up to the Sept. 15 clash between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum applauds the creation of TMT Promotions by rapper 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather Jr., saying it will energize the sport and possibly set the stage for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez wants to defeat Josesito Lopez on Sept. 15, challenge Floyd Mayweather Jr. and eventually face countryman and WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

A Nov. 10 rematch with either Tim Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez or Miguel Cotto appears to be the likely scenario for Manny Pacquiao, while a highly-anticipated mega bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. is considered a long shot.

In the wake of the Tim Bradley-Manny Pacquiao fight controversy, HBO's Harold Lederman says boxing should employ the best judges for the biggest fights, no matter what.

Juan Manuel Marquez on Tim Bradley-Manny Pacquiao: "I think that Pacquiao beat Bradley maybe by four points, because I had Pacquaiao winning eight rounds and Bradley winning four rounds."

Tim Bradley on the Manny Pacquiao fight: "I wanted this, and I won it. You saw me raise my hands before the third card was even announced, because I was like, 'I won.'"

Tim Bradley's the smaller man, but he believes that he can break Manny Pacquiao's spirit, end his winning streak at 15-bouts and take the WBO welterweight belt on Saturday night. "He's in for a real fight," said Bradley.

Freddie Roach, Alex Ariza and Miguel Diaz have had a rocky relationship in the past, and one of the challenges of this Saturday night will be for the trio to set aside their differences and work together in Manny Pacquiao's corner.

Trainer Freddie Roach expects Manny Pacquiao to dominate challenger Tim Bradley, perhaps as badly as when Bradley was knocked down three times during an amateur bout.

Former three-time welterweight titleholder Antonio Margarito announced that he is retiring from boxing on his Facebook page on Thursday.

Manny Pacquiao: "I love Tim Bradley as a brother, but we have a job in the ring that we need to do. We have to hurt people...After that, it's nothing personal."

Retired Shane Mosley lists the top 10 fights that meant the most to him over his illustrious career.

Five-time, three-division world titleholder Shane Mosley has retired at the age of 40 with a final pro mark of 46-8-1, with 39 knockouts, according to a close friend and camp coordinator.

Manny Pacquiao told Jimmy Kimmel he has "found out how to obey and to follow the commandments of God" as a result of studying the Bible.

Bob Arum on Mike Jones: "Depending on how Mike does in this fight with Randall Bailey, you know, he would be in the future mix for Manny Pacquiao or for Tim Bradley."

Although he calls Tim Bradley a "handsome" fighter, Manny Pacquiao's ready to mess up the challenger's pretty face. 

Manny Pacquiao will make his sixth appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show on Thursday night.

WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has split with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in advance of his June 16 defense against southpaw Andy Lee.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s unanimous decision over Miguel Cotto generated $94 million in pay per view revenue.

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez on Shane Mosley: "I've never faced anybody like him."

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says his defensive style has always been a conscious choice, but if you think that means he doesn't know how to bang, think again.

Antonio Margarito has suffered a foot injury that will postpone his fight with Abel Perry from May 26 to July 7. 

Former three-division titleholder, Felix Trinidad, believes that fellow Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto should wage an inside battle with Floyd Mayweather in defense of his WBA junior middleweight belt on Saturday night.

Steve Smoger believes that Paulie Malignaggi "resurrected his career and re-invented himself" with last Sunday's ninth-round knockout that dethroned Vyachelav Senchenko as WBA welterweight titleholder.

WBC welterweight titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be after his eighth major belt over five weight divisions against WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto on Saturday. Who will win?

Can WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez be the first man to knock out 40-year-old former champ Shane Mosley when they fight on the Floyd Mayweather-miguel cotto undercard on May 5?

WBA 154-pound beltholder Miguel Cotto on Saturday's title defense against Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "This will be one of the biggest fights of my career, and I know it’ll be a victorious one."

Former three-time welterweight beltholder Antonio Margarito will face Abel Perry on May 26 in Tucson Ariz.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was entertaining during a Tuesday workout at his Las Vegas-based gym in preparation for his May 5 clash with WBA 154-pound titleholder Miguel Cotto.

Miguel Cotto on the Floyd Mayweather fight: "I’m in the best place I’ve ever been. Training has never been better, so there’s no doubt I will emerge the winner. You can count on it."

Former two-time welterweight titleholder Antonio Margarito will return to the ring on May 26 against an opponent to be determined in Tucson, Arizona.

Miguel Cotto Jr. on Miguel Cotto Sr.: "He passed away several years ago, but he's still at my side. I feel him. I'm pretty happy with the feeling. I feel him in every moment of my life."

Miguel Cotto on his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "I can say, without doubt, that I will prove to the world that I am the better fighter." 

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, Saul Alvarez and Shane Mosley are hard at work preparing for their respective bouts on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Richard Schaefer has signed a long-term deal to remain CEO at Golden Boy Promotions and Golden Boy Enterprises.

Trainer Robert Garcia welcomes Marcos Maidana into a stable that already includes Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios, Kelly Pavlik and Mikey Garcia. 

Saul Alvarez wants the winner of the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight if he gets beyond Shane Mosley on May 5.

WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto says that his renewed confidence will be on display against Floyd Mayweather when they meet on May 5 at the MGM Grand.

Miguel Cotto on his May 5 WBA 154-pound title defense: "I will convincingly beat Floyd Mayweather."

Floyd Mayweather again used the promotional tour for his upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto to take shots at Manny Pacquiao, insinuating that the Filipino star's success has come through less-than-honest means.