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50 Cent splits with Mayweather, adds Dib-Velez to Cotto-Trout card

50 Cent has apparently split from Floyd Mayweather and moved ahead with two fighters he signed: Billy Dib, who may defend his featherweight belt under Cotto-Trout, and Yuriorkis Gamboa, who fights on the Pacquiao-Marquez IV undercard.

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Guerrero dedicates Berto fight to Steward

Robert Guerrero is dedicating his Nov. 24, WBC welterweight title bout with Andre Berto to the memory of late trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward.

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Lem's latest: Schaefer, De La Hoya, Ellerbe, ringside at Barclays

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer and Golden Boy President Oscar De La Hoya flanked Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s advisor, Leonard Ellerbe, at ringside during Saturday night's fights at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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HBO's 24/7 Pacquiao-Marquez 4 debuts Nov. 17

Manny Pacquiao will make his seventh appearance on HBO's 24/7 series on Nov. 17 in advance of his fourth bout against Juan Manuel Marquez.

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50 Cent's Nevada promoter application received

Rapper 50 Cent has turned in an application for "SMS Promotions" to the Nevada State Athletic Commission -- and Floyd Mayweather's name isn't mentioned.

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Garcia KOs legend Morales, continues surge

RING, WBA and WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia, could fight on an undercard of Bernard Hopkins in Philadelphia should the former titleholder return to the ring. 

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De La Hoya eyes Cotto, Martinez or Mayweather for Alvarez

Golden Boy President Oscar De La Hoya would like to deliver on Saul Alvarez's request to face either Miguel Cotto, Sergio Martinez or Floyd Mayweather on May 4.

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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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Guerrero-Berto 'done' for HBO on Nov. 24

Welterweight contender Robert Guerrero will meet former two-time beltholder Andre Berto on HBO on Nov. 24 at The Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.

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Cano rises yet again, this time, against Malignaggi

For the second time in his career, Mexico City native Pablo Cesar Cano will be fighting on American soil and rising in weight for a title bout, this time, against WBA welterweight beltholder Paulie Malignaggi in Malignaggi's hometown of Brooklyn.

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Broner meant 'no disrespect' to Mayweather

Unbeaten Adrien Broner said his recent remarks were not meant to disparage Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "That's who I look up to. You know, I've got much respect for him and he's got much respect for me."

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Can Nishioka conquer Donaire? Ask the experts

THE RING's No.-1 rated-junior featherweight Toshiaki Nishioka on what it would mean to defeat WBO/IBF titleholder Nonito Donaire for the vacant RING belt: "I want to be the world champion, not just a Japanese champion."

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Is Donaire simply too much for Nishioka?

Trainer Robert Garcia believes Nonito Donaire's speed and power will overwhelm Toshiaki Nishioka, who has not lost in nearly nine years.

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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: Mayweather advisor pings Pacquiao; Salido injured

Advisor Leonard Ellerbe: "Manny Pacquiao can’t tell Floyd Mayweather [expletive]."

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Ward passes Martinez in major pound-for-pound rankings

Andre Ward ranks No. 2, pound-for-pound, ahead of Manny Pacquiao, according to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN, and is at No. 3 in THE RING ratings, having surpassed Sergio Martinez in all three polls.

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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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Lem's latest: Arum on the Bradley sweepstakes

If Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has a definitive opponent lined up for undefeated WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley, he isn't saying so.

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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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Manager Arellano and Ortiz resolve issues

Victor Ortiz has apparently reached a resolution with former manager Rolando Arellano, who also has his sights on sibling Brazilian Olympic medal winners Esquiva Falcao Florentino and Yamaguchi Falcao Florentino.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao eyes Marquez, wants Mayweather 'next'

Manny Pacquiao on Floyd Mayweather: "He can have top billing. He can have his choice of entering the ring first or second. He can have his choice of being introduced first or second. He can even wear my trunks if it gets him into the ring with me."

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Vargas decisions Martinez to remain unbeaten

Undefeated welterweight prospect Jessie Vargas moved to 20-0 with a unanimous decision over Aaron Martinez in an ESPN2-televised main event from the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday.

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Bradley says Pacquiao's 'afraid,' calls out Mayweather

Tim Bradley wants Floyd Mayweather Jr. since Manny Pacquiao has elected to face Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Arum would 'absolutely' work with 50 Cent if asked

Rapper 50 Cent is reportedly considering a promotional venture with eight-division titlewinner Manny Pacquiao.

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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, 50 Cent to form parternership?

Manny Pacquiao's advisor said the fighter is considering a promotional venture with rapper 50 Cent.

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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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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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Lem's latest: Ward-Dawson, Alvarez-Lopez, George-Stevenson

Chad Dawson says he's a "better fighter than Andre Ward," whom he will meet in a clash of RING champions on Sept. 8.

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Kirkland counters managers, trainers in Texas

The legal saga continues to unfold as an attorney for junior middleweight contender James Kirkland claims that the fighter's contract with his managers and trainers is invalid.

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50 Cent's Nevada promoter license application to be reviewed

Rapper 50 Cent has officially applied for a promoter's license in Nevada.

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Donaire knows he's 'at risk' against Nishioka

Nonito Donaire on facing Toshiaki Nishioka: "You have to find the fighters who can challenge you and who will put you at risk. You put yourself at risk of losing, at risk of getting hurt, at risk of losing your life. That's all part of boxing."

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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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Advisor: Pacquiao will fight on Dec. 1

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

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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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Co-managers, trainers sue Kirkland

Once-beaten junior middleweight contender James Kirkland is embroiled in litigation with his trainers, his management and his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions.

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Kirkland sues Golden Boy and trainers

Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland is suing for contractual separation from Golden Boy Promotions, his current managers and his trainers, Ann Wolfe and Pops Billingsley. 

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Don King turns 81 on Monday

Promoter Don King, who turns 81 on Aug. 20, invited Pygmies to the "Rumble In The Jungle," claims to be able to communicate with Floyd Mayweather in "ghetto-ese," and once killed a man -- just a few stories from the life of the man who coined the phrase "Only in America."

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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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Bundrage, manager Steward part ways

IBF junior middleweight titleholder Cornelius Bundrage on his separation from manager Manny Steward: "It's just time to move on. So I'm putting it out there that I need a new manager, a new promoter, and that I need to be with somebody that's going to help me to get the big fights."

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De La Hoya's not mad about THE RING's top 10 Olympians list

Oscar De La Hoya on his absence from THE RING's Top 10 list of fighters who have achieved Olympic and professional success: "I really don't mind, because I don't need my head to be blown up any more than it already is."

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Lem's latest: Schaefer rips AIBA, touts Guerrero

Golden Boy Promotions CEO plans to sign several Olympic boxers prior to their pro debuts, but questions the relationship of AIBA, amateur boxing's governing body, with professional boxing.

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Video: "Stifled Glory," a mini-documentary on Paul Spadafora

Stifled Glory: The fight to fight: After a decade of trials, tribulations, personal issues, and heartbreak, unbeaten former lightweight titleholder Paul Spadafora is still fighting -- this time a legal battle -- to get his career back on track.

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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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Lem's latest: Cloud, Pascal fight hitting snags

IBF light heavyweight titleholder Tavoris Cloud's defense against Jean Pascal may be in jeopardy for the fall, according to Pascal's promoter, Yvon Michel.

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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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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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