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Pacquiao to have pick of four: Bradley, Cotto, Marquez or Peterson

Manny Pacquiao will be offered his choice of opponents between Tim Bradley, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Lamont Peterson on or after January 10 in his native Philippines.

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Q&A with Barry Hunter: Peterson is ready for Pacquiao, Khan, whoever

Lamont Peterson's trainer, Barry Hunter, says Lamont Peterson is ready for any top fighter in the sport, including Manny Pacquiao.

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Exclusive Q&A: Hernandez to rejoin Marquez if he gets Pacquiao again

Angel Hernandez says that his training methods were validated in Juan Manuel Marquez's November performance against Manny Pacquiao.

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Martinez dumps WBC belt, may leave HBO for Showtime

Sergio Martinez's advisor says the fighter showed "big balls because he's playing with his future" in renouncing the WBC belt, honoring THE RING magazine title and threatening to leave HBO for Showtime.

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Will the WBC balk on sanctioning Chavez Jr.-Rubio title bout?

The WBC claims that it has not yet sanctioned a middleweight title defense by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. against Marco Antonio Rubio that is slated for Feb. 4.

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It's official: Peterson's among the considerations for Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao's advisor Michael Koncz said "Lamont Peterson is another option" among those being considered as an opponent in the wake of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s legal issues.

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Mayweather's jail cell could resemble this

A photo of a cell similar to that which could occupy Floyd Mayweather during his 90-day sentence at the Clark County Detention Center have been released.

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Reader's vote Salido's TKO of Lopez the "Upset of the Year" for 2011

Fans voted Orlando Salido's eighth-round TKO of JuanMa Lopez, which took place on April 16 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, to be the "Upset of the Year" in RingTV.com's 2011 readers' choice award polls.

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NBA's Artest to consider boxing?

Los Angeles Lakers star hints he might sign with Floyd Mayweather's promotional group.

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Pavlik arrested for DUI

It appears that alcohol issues are again troubling former undisputed middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik following his DUI arrest late Wednesday evening in Canfield, Ohio.

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Lem's latest: WBC orders Hopkins-Dawson II, Chavez-Martinez

The WBC has ordered a rematch between RING/WBC light heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, as well as a fight between WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and RING champ Sergio Martinez.

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IBF to review Peterson-Khan; Peterson gets $1 million rematch offer

Amir Khan wants a rematch so badly that Lamont Peterson's been offered at least $1 million for a return bout.

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Q&A: Referee Smoger discusses Khan-Peterson, Cotto-Margarito II stoppage

Steve Smoger wanted to allow Antonio Margarito to come out for the 10th round against Miguel Cotto, and would not have penalized Amir Khan for pushing against Lamont Peterson.

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Khan, Bradley rematches are options for Peterson

Although Lamont Peterson has received an offer from Golden Boy Promotions for a rematch with Amir Khan, Tim Bradley is an option.

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Bradley-Peterson II? Arum, Dunkin, Bradley, say why not?

Tim Bradley: "I think that Lamont Peterson should come and see Tim Bradley, and (try to) get some revenge. That sounds good to me."

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Lem's latest: Khan on Peterson, Arum picks winner, Macklin eyes Martinez

Amir Khan on Lamont Peterson: "A lot of people don't want to fight him because they're afraid of getting beat by him."

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Arum's top things he would change about boxing

On his 80th birthday, Top Rank Inc. Bob Arum discusses things he would change about boxing, among other subjects.

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Raging bull Wolak retires

Pawel Wolak: "With heavy heart, I announce my retirement... the mind needs to know when it is time."

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Arum's optimistic Mayweather-Pacquiao will happen

Bob Arum believes the super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will be made.

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Roach talks Khan-Peterson, Mayweather-Pacquiao

Freddie Roach called Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson "a great fight," and said that he wants Floyd Mayweather next for Manny Pacquiao.

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Margarito has right eye for Smoger in Cotto rematch

Concerns about a premature stoppage against Miguel Cotto based on Antonio Margarito's eye issues may be quelled by the appointment of refreee Steve Smoger.

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Cotto-Margarito II card sold out

Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II has sold out Madison Sqaure Garden, where the rematch will take place on Saturday. Cotto is 6-0 at the famed NYC arena heading into his return bout against Margarito.

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Lem's latest: Arum sweetened the deal for Cotto to face Margarito

Bob Arum said Miguel Cotto did not want Antonio Margarito to benefit financially from his name and had to be paid more money in order to agree to their Dec. 3 rematch.

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Margarito embraces criminal image leveled by Cotto

Antonio Margarito says Miguel Cotto "hits like a little girl;" while Cotto calls Margarito, "an embarrassment to boxing."

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Schaefer, Arum, spar over Mayweather-Pacquiao

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer says Bob Arum is using Floyd Mayweather Jr. as leverage to get a better deal for a fourth Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight.

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Pacquiao says negotiations have begun for a Mayweather bout

Manny Pacquiao told his local press in the Philippines that negotiations are ongoing for a bout with Floyd Mayweather.

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New York gives Margarito's license a thumbs up

Antonio Margarito was licensed to face Miguel Cotto on Dec. 3 at New York's Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

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Cotto won't fight Margarito anywhere but New York

Miguel Cotto says he is "not going to fight anywhere else" if Antonio Margarito is not licensed by the New York commission. 

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Re-examined Margarito's fate awaits Tuesday verdict by NYSAC

Antonio Margarito's awaits a ruling by the New York State Athletic Commission on whether or not to license him for a bout opposite Miguel Cotto on Dec. 3 at Madison Square Garden.

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Alvarez focused on Cintron, not Chavez Jr.

Saul Alvarez, who defends his WBC 154-pound title against former two-time welterweight beltholder Kermit Cintron on Saturday, says he's not thinking about a future fight with fellow Mexican star Julio Cezar Chavez Jr.

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If not New York, Denver or Phoenix could host Cotto-Margarito II

Alternate sites in Colorado and Arizona are being considered as venues for the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II card.

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Rios, Gamboa double eyed for January

Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa are being eyed for a double-header in January that could lead to a clash between the two later in 2012.

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Pavlik will join trainer Garcia after holidays

Kelly Pavlik is expected to begin workouts with Robert Garcia, trainer of Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios and others.

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Donaire-Vazquez Jr. could happen in February

Nonito Donaire will make his junior featherweight debut in February against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

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New York panel to determine Margarito's licensing status

The fate of Antonio Margarito vs. Miguel Cotto will be determined by a three-member New York panel's vote on Friday.

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Lem's latest: Alvarado's "Rocky" moment was "must see" television

Mike Alvarado snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with Saturday night's 10th-round stoppage of Breidis Prescott on the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez undercard.

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Weekend Review: An ungratifying night for everyone involved

Manny Pacquiao didn't look like the Pacquiao we've grown to admire as he struggled to beat Juan Manuel Marquez, who once again was on the wrong end of a controversial decision.

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Arum says Pacquiao will call Mayweather's bluff, take the test

Bob Arum on Floyd Mayweather: "We’re calling his bluff. He keeps running around screaming, 'Take the tests.' Okay, we’ll take the tests. Just to get the fight done."

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Chavez Jr. wants Alvarez, then Cotto or Margarito

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has outlined a challenging road ahead for himself, should he get past Peter Manfredo Jr. in his next fight.

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Frazier mourned by boxing's best

The boxing world remembers 'Smokin' Joe Frazier -- the fighter, the legend, and the man. 

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Lem's latest: Schaefer mulls Mayweather-Pacquiao, Chavez Jr.-Alvarez, Kirkland's future

Richard Schaefer will pursue bouts between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao and Saul Alvarez versus Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao says he'd go winner-take-all against Mayweather

Before a singing a duet expressing his love, Manny Pacquiao talked to Jimmy Kimmel on his show about the possibility of fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Pacquiao's camp miffed by Mayweather's announced return

Michael Koncz: "It's evident to me what Floyd Mayweather's camp is doing. They're just making an announcement to steal the thunder from Manny Pacquiao's show that's coming up."

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Arum addresses controversial past of Marquez's new strength coach

Bob Arum: "The steroid problem is fading into the past."

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Bojado to sign with MP Promotions

Welterweight Angel Bojado is expected to sign with Manny Pacquiao's promotional company.

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Lem's latest: McEwan-Qullin, Dunkin touts Rios, Belmontes eyes Russell

As Craig McEwan tries to bounce back from defeat against Peter Quillin, Brandon Rios looks to rise in stature and weight.

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Pacquiao, Roach Skype with Afghanistan troops

Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach Skype with troops in Afghanistan.

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Lem's latest: Bradley rips Khan, Arum supports incentive bonus

Tim Bradley: "Amir Khan  ducked me first. So before anybody wants to say that I ducked him, no, he ducked me."

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Arum mulls Rios-Gamboa, Pacquiao-Bradley possibilities

Bob Arum is targeting a Brandon Rios-Yuriorkis Gamboa fight for sometime in 2012, but says that Tim Bradley is a distant possibility for Manny Pacquiao.

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Has Top Rank Inc. put a bounty on Donaire's head?

Nonito Donaire's next opponent could earn a $100,00 bonus for giving his all against the RING's No. 1-rated bantamweight.

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Arum: Chavez-Vera likely; Ward next?

Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.

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Broner-Malignaggi press conference on Saturday

A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.

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M. Garcia to return on June 15, Chavez Jr., July 13

Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.

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Marquez-Bradley on Sept. 14?

Juan Manuel Marquez told ESPN Deportes that he will fight Tim Bradley on Sept. 14. Promoter Bob Arum says "No comment" at this time regarding the fight.

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Alvarez-Trout, Mayweather-Guerrero cards

Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.

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