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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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Cotto eyes Pacquiao, Mayweather or Chavez Jr.

Miguel Cotto would consider rematches with Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr. if not a clash with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Judge denies Mayweather house arrest option

A judge has denied an attempt by the lawyers of boxer Floyd Mayweather to gain house arrest status rather than complete the remainder of his 87-day jail sentence in the Clark County Detention Center.

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Heaven or Hell: Trainers Roach, Diaz debate Pacquiao-Bradley

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.

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His 'body breaking down,' Margarito retires

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

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Exclusive: Mosley retires at age 40

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.

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Mayweather's 'not anxious' or 'worried' about jail time

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his upcoming jail sentence: "Can't nothing break Floyd Mayweather. Whatever hand is dealt to you in life, you've got to deal with that hand. That's called being a real man."

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Q&A: 'No Doubt' Trout seeks clout against Rodriguez

Austin Trout: "I want to take the doubt out of people's hearts of what type of champion I am. I have no doubt that I'm where I'm supposed to be. I have no doubt that, after my fight against Delvin Rodriguez, that I'll be bigger than where I'm at now."

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Pacquiao tells Kimmel 'I'm not condemning gays'

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.

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Arum: Jones must show 'fire' against Bailey on June 9

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."

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao preps for confident Bradley

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

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For Pacquiaio, Kimmel appearances have meant victory

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

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Roach stays with Chavez Jr., says Ariza's out

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.

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Alvarez-Williams talks intensify

Paul Williams promoter, Dan Goossen, calls a potential clash with WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez "a great fight for the sport, and a great fight for both fighters."

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Lem's latest: Golden Boy eyes Alvarez-Williams, Marquez-Morales, Mitchell-Welliver

Could WBC 154-pound titleholder Saul Alvarez face former two-time welterweight beltholder Paul Williams, THE RING's No. 8-rated junior middleweight contender, on Sept. 15?

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Mayweather-Cotto generates 1.5 million pay per view buys

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

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Guerrero, Aydin pursue WBC's interim welterweight belt

Robert Guerrero, who has been a world-ranked featherweight, junior lightweight and lightweight, will try to earn a top-10 ranking in the 147-pound division against undefeated welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin on July 28.

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Roach: Pacquiao would fight Mayweather right-handed

"The way to beat Floyd is to outwork him every minute of every round," says Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach. "Manny is the only fighter capable of executing that game plan."

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Rapper 50 cent eyes a pro debut?

Rapper 50 Cent, part of Floyd Mayweather's "Money Team," says he is considering making his pro boxing debut.

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Mayweather dethrones Cotto for eighth belt in five weight classes

Floyd Mayweather unanimously decisioned Miguel Cotto, taking his WBA junior middleweight belt for his eighth crown in five weight classes.

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Alvarez's decision ends Mosley's Mexican dominance

WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez won a unamimous decision over Shane Mosley, ending his streak of 21 victories over fighters of Mexican decent.

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Quintana scores sixth-round KO of Latimore on Mayweather-Cotto undercard

Former welterweight beltlholder Carlos Quintana stopped junior middleweight up-and-comer Deandre Latimore in the sixth-round of their bout on the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto undercard in Las Vegas on Saturday.

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Mayweather, Alvarez glove controversy resolved

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul Alvarez will wear Grant Gloves, while their opponents, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley will wear Everlast.

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Lem's latest: Does Alvarez face toughest test against Mosley?

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

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Mayweather on Cotto: "The difference is my mind and my sharpness"

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.

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Mayweather 151, Cotto 154 for Saturday's clash

WBC welterweight beltholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. weighed a career-high 151 pounds to the 154 for WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto, who will defend his crown against Mayweather on Saturday night.

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Margarito's foot injury postpones fight until July 7

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

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Mayweather's $32 million guarantee surpasses Tyson's $30 million

WBC welterweight titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. will earn an all-time record purse of $32 million for Saturday night's clash with WBA junior middleweight beltholder Miguel Cotto.

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Lem's latest: Alvarez seeks golden opportunity against Mosley

WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez is the same age as Shane Mosley Jr., whose father will oppose him in the co-feature to the Floyd Maywether-Miguel Cotto bout on Saturday night.

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Q&A: Ward eyes Dawson, picks Mayweather and Mosley

A matchup between RING champions Andre Ward and Chad Dawson is "in the works," according to Ward's advisor, James Prince.

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Q&A: Ponce de Leon's on the comeback trail

Daniel Ponce de Leon is looking to put a rough 2011 behind him and continue his comeback against Eduardo Lazcano on Friday night.

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Lem's latest: Mayweather-Cotto final press conference

WBC welterweight titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. is featured on the cover of this week's ESPN Magazine in advance of Saturday night's challenge for the WBA junior middleweight belt owned by Miguel Cotto.

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Trinidad: Cotto should stay "toe-to-toe" with Mayweather

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.

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Q&A: Smoger says Senchenko welcomed stoppage against Malignaggi

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.

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Alvarez or Mosley? The experts weigh in

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?

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Mayweather's final training camp notes

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his future: "I’m focused on my upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto on May 5, and once I beat him, I can then worry about what’s the next step in my career."

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Cotto's final training camp notes

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."

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Malignaggi backs up his words, dominates Senchenko

Paulie Malignaggi on his knockout of Vyacheslav Senchenko: "Considering all of the pressure in this fight, and considering the circumstances surrounding this fight, you could make a case that this was my best and most complete performance."

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Mosley's final training camp notes

Ex-titleholder Shane Mosley on his May 5 clash with Saul Alvarez: "I’d like to think I’ve proved many a naysayer wrong in my career. For those who think I won’t be the winner, I say remember I have surprised before."

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Alvarez's final training camp notes

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez acknowledges that a big future lies beyond, but insists that he is focused solely on beating Shane Mosley at the moment.

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Malignaggi confident of victory against Senchenko

The deck is stacked against former beltholder Paulie Malignaggi -- bigger opponent, foreign soil -- but he's still convinced he'll beat WBA welterweight beltholder Vyacheslav Senchenko in Ukraine on Sunday. 

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Can Malignaggi defeat Senchenko in Ukraine? Ask the experts

Former titleholder Paulie Malignaggi is confident that he can defeat Ukrainian WBA welterweight beltholder Vyacheslav Senchenko on his home turf. Does the champion have the skills to wipe the smile from "The Magic Man's" face?

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Lem's latest: Margarito's return; Ortiz a big brother

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

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Lem's latest: Mayweather doesn't sweat media during open workout

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.

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Cotto training camp notes

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."

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Photo gallery: Floyd Mayweather Jr. workout

Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a packed house at his Las Vegas gym as he hosted a media workout ahead of the May 5 megafight against WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto.

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Alvarez training camp notes

Will WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez be the first man to knock out Shane Mosley?

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Mayweather, Mosley team up for charity

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley are teaming up for a charity event on May 3 in advance of their respective big fights two days later.

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Golden Boy, Fox Sports reach multi-year deal

Former 122-pound titleholder Daniel Ponce de Leon will face Eduardo Lazcano on May 4 on Fox Deportes, the first show of a new monthly output deal between Golden Boy Promotions and the Fox network.

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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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