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Lem's latest: Barclays Center continues Golden Boy's busy fall

Danny Garcia's Showtime-televsied junior welterweight championship defense against Erik Morales on Saturday at Brooklyn's Barclays Center kicks off a busy fall and winter schedule for Golden Boy Promotions. 

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Bundrage signs with Golden Boy

IBF junior middleweight titleholder Cornelius Bundrage could have his selection of opponents from among promotional stablemates such as Alfredo Angulo, James Kirkland and Erislandy Lara, all of whom are handled by Golden Boy.

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'Magic Man' Malignaggi relishes Brooklyn homecoming

Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi: "It feels really good that things are turning around for me, and it feels really good that there's a lot of positive things going on for me inside of the ring and outside of the ring."

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Canelo tells GBP he wants Mayweather, Cotto or Martinez next

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has directed Golden Boy officials to launch an all-out effort to make his next fight on May 5 against either Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto or Sergio Martinez.

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Q&A: Trout feels 'unstoppable' for Cotto

Undefeated 154-pound contender Austin Trout on his size advantage against Miguel Cotto: "We agreed that if we need to, we can definitely push this little dude around."

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Lem's latest: Roach mum on Mayweather-Pacquiao settlement

Freddie Roach on Manny Pacquiao's out-of-court settlement with the Mayewathers: "It's something I don't want to get in the middle of. That's between them." On Amir Khan: "You can't teach a good chin in boxing."

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Mayweathers deny claiming Pacquiao used drugs

In a prepared statement, Floyd Mayweather Jr., his father and his uncle say they "never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance enhancing drugs."

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Pacquiao, Mayweather reach out-of-court settlement

Manny Pacquiao has settled his defamation of character suit with Floyd Mayweather, but does that mean their mega-fight will happen?

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Trout plans to leave Cotto fans dismayed

Undefeated junior middleweight beltholder Austin Trout plans to remain unbeaten by ending Miguel Cotto's New York City win streak on Dec. 1.

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Cotto takes on Trout in his New York 'Mecca' on Showtime

Three-division titlewinner Miguel Cotto is considered to be among the biggest and most successful New York City draws in boxing's history.

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Pacquiao willing to take 45-55 split versus Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao claims that he will take a 45-55 split of the purse in a fight with Floyd Mayweather if he gets past Juan Manuel Marquez on Dec. 8.

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Trout eyes Cotto, New York welcome

Austin Trout is expecting to have plenty of local support when he faces Miguel Cotto in New York on Dec. 1

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Lem's latest: Chavez Jr. slims down for Martinez

WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez weighed in at 158 pounds, his lightest in eight appearances as a middleweight, for Saturday night's defense against RING champion Sergio Martinez.

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Vargas debuts under Top Rank against A. Martinez

Jesse Vargas will be in his third straight welterweight bout against Aaron Martinez on Thursday.

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Pacquiao close to choosing Marquez

Advisor Michael Koncz has confirmed that a deal is near to match Manny Pacquiao against Juan Manuel Marquez for a fourth time.

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Q&A Trout: Cotto is 'perfect fight for me'

Undefeated junior middleweight contender Austin Trout on fighting Miguel Cotto: "I'm sure that there are people out there who are thinking that I'm not ready, and that I'm not deserving, but that's just extra motivation for me."

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Cotto chooses Trout over Pacquiao rematch

Three-division titlewinner Miguel Cotto has elected to face WBA 154-pound beltholder Austin Trout in December rather than a high-profile rematch with former foe Manny Pacquiao.

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Arum: Marquez-Bradley, Pacquiao-Cotto II is 'logical'

If Manny Pacquiao chooses to face Miguel Cotto in December, then it is likely that Juan Manuel Marquez will challenge Tim Bradley on Nov. 10.

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Pacquiao's advisor: No decision yet

Manny Pacquiao is apparently no closer to deciding from among at least two dates or among three opponents for his return to the ring. 

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Anyone for Marquez-Bradley, Pacquiao-Cotto II?

Top Rank has reserved the MGM Grand for a Nov. 10 pay-per-view event whose headliner will not be Manny Pacquiao. 

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Mayweather counts out $1 million in video

Floyd Mayweather Jr. flaunts $1 million while aboard a private jet in a new Youtube video.

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Lem's latest: Rigondeaux bout in jeopardy?

The bout between junior featherweights Guillermo Rigondeaux and Roberto Marroquin on the Sept. 15 Chavez-Martinez undercard could be in jeopardy following a complaint from promoter Gary Hyde.

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Q&A Bradley: 'Mayweather flattens Pacquiao'

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."

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C. Molina dreams of big fights with Alvarez, Cotto

Junior middleweight contender Carlos Molina on WBC titleholder Saul Alvarez: "When he's challenging guys that I've already fought like Kermit Cintron and James Kirkland, it makes you feel like, 'Wait a second, if they deserve a shot, then I deserve a shot also.'"

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Q&A: Malignaggi can't wait for Barclays Center debut

Paulie Malignaggi: "When you're someone like me, and you're fighting out of Brooklyn, the only reason you dream of fighting out of Madison Square Garden is because there was never something like the Barclays Arena in Brooklyn to keep dreaming about."

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Mares-Moreno, Abril-Bogere, Russell, Olympians eyed for Oct. 13-14

WBC junior featherweight titleholder Abner Mares, lightweight contender Sharif Bogere and featherweight prosepct Gary Russell Jr. could be a part of a big weekend that includes 2012 Olympian pro debuts, Oct. 13-14, on Showtime and CBS.

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Exclusive Q&A: Peterson targets Judah, if not Marquez or Bradley

Lamont Peterson on his positive drug test and the IBF's decision to allow him to keep their title: "The IBF did the proper process and they did an excellent job. I feel like the IBF did the job and they cleared my name."

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Lem's latest: Dirrell eyes November debut under TMT Promotions

Super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell anticipates being back in action in November under TMT Promotions, the company formed by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rapper 50 Cent.

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Vargas-Martinez slated for Sept. 13 in Las Vegas

Unbeaten welterweight prospect Jessie Vargas will debut under Top Rank against Aaron Martinez on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas.

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Pacquiao eyes rematches with Bradley, Cotto, Marquez

Manny Pacquiao's advisor and promoter are on their way to the Philippines to discuss the fighter's next move, which could be a return bout with either Tim Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez or Miguel Cotto.

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Mayweather granted midnight release from jail a month early

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was released from the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada just after midnight on Aug. 3 after having served 63 days of an 87-day sentence thanks to good behavior.

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Velez-Brea on Wilder-Manswell undercard

Featherweight Jayson Velez will pursue his 19th straight win without a loss against Leivi Brea on Saturday night's Deontay Wilder-Kertson Manswell undercard.

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Lem's latest: Arum "rooting for" TMT Promotions

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.

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Rapper 50 Cent signs Gamboa, Dirrell?

According to his website, rapper 50 cent has signed Andre Dirrell and Yuriorkis Gamboa to promotional contracts.

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Rapper 50 Cent to be a promoter?

Rapper 50 Cent has contacted super middleweight Andre Dirrell about a promotional deal and may also have his sights on a partnership with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Olympians to turn pro in Las Vegas, Cotto, Khan to return

Former three-division beltholder Miguel Cotto is expected to return to the ring on Dec. 1 at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden.

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Martinez, Chavez Jr. test negative

The random tests of urine samples taken from middleweights Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on July 11 have returned negative in advance of their HBO-televised clash on Sept. 15. 

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Broner: 'My IQ in the ring is equivalent to Einstein's'

Adrien Broner says upsets happen in boxing for two reasons: The losers are not him, and they are not Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Mayweather tops SI's Fortunate 50

Floyd Mayweather heads a list of Sports Illustrated's top 50 highest-paid American athletes.

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Martinez, Chavez Jr. random test results expected soon

The results of random urine test samples taken from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez on July 11 are expected sometime this week or early next week, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer. 

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Aydin aims to 'seek and destroy' Guerrero

Undefeated welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin says he's coming to score a knockout against Robert Guerrero, whom he will face in the for WBC's 147-pound interim title bout on July 28 on Showtime.

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Chavez Sr. gets cake, gets colorful on 50th birthday

Feisty at fifty: Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. says RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez has "been talking a lot of bulls--t." Martinez meets his son, WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., on Sept. 15 in Las Vegas.

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Mayweather earns fourth ESPYs' Best Fighter honor

Floyd Mayweather trumped Andre Ward and mixed martial artists Jon Jones and Anderson Silva for the ESPYs' "Best Fighter" honors.

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Q&A: Alvarez challenges Chavez: "Let's see who has the most followers"

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.

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Gutierrez replaces injured Bravo against Salido

WBO featherweight titleholder Orlando Salido will take a non-title bout on July 28 with plans to defend his belt against Mikey Garcia in the fall.

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De La Hoya eyes 154-pound tourney

Oscar De La Hoya has expressed some early thoughts on conducting a junior middleweight tournament.

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Salido-Garcia eyed for the fall

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum wants to match WBO featherweight titleholder Orlando Salido and Mikey Garcia in the fall.

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What's next for Pacquiao?

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.

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What's next for Alvarez?

The next opponent for WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez could be named as early as Wednesday, according to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer. 

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Marquez eyes fourth bout with Pacquiao on Nov. 10

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."

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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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Schaefer eyes 140-pound tourney

Richard Schaefer has proposed a junior welterweight unification tournament involving Danny Garcia, Zab Judah, Lamont Peterson, Lucas Matthysse and Amir Khan.

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