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Lem's latest: UFC's White rips Mayweather; Bradley lands in NYC; Lazarte suspended

UFC President Dana White called Floyd Mayweather a racist for his comments about New York Knicks point gaurd Jeremy Lin.

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Pacquiao shoots commercial with Bradley, talks Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao, who will defend his WBO welterweight title againt Timothy Bradley on June 9, says Floyd Mayweather Jr. "doesn't want the fight" against him.

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Q&A: Williams knows that retirement is near

Once he leaves the game, Paul Williams will do so for good. "I won't try to come back and stuff. I don't think I will miss boxing because I did what it takes." 

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Mayweather-Cotto headed to HBO Pay Per View

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will challenge WBA junior middleweight beltholder Miguel Cotto on HBO Pay Per View on May 5.

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Q&A: Williams emulates old-schoolers like Hagler, aims to salvage career

Paul Williams, who faces right-handed Nobuhiro Ishida on Showtime on Saturday, denies having problems with southpaws even though he struggled with southpaw Erislandy Lara and was KO'd by left-handed Sergio Martinez recently.

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Lem's latest: Williams, Cloud, looking for signature wins

Paul Williams says he's going to show his fans that he's not a faded fighter in his Showtime-televised main event on Saturday.Tavoris Cloud, who fights in the co-featured bout, says he doesn't give a damn about pre-fight hype -- only winning.

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Mosley: 'I'm not over the hill. I'm not done'

Shane Mosley on facing Saul Alvarez: "There are a lot of guys who would love to be in this position to fight for another world title. I'm fortunate, because I have an opportunity to make a statement."

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Alvarez-Mosley agree to meet on the Mayweather-Cotto card

Shane Mosley will pursue his sixth major title against WBC 154-pound beltholder Saul Alvarez in the co-featured bout to the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight on May 5 in Las Vegas.

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Pacquiao-Bradley agree to fight on June 9

Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley have agreed to terms to fight on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Lem's latest: Berto recovery update; Malignaggi mulls Senchenko

Andre Berto's recovery rate from a ruptured left biceps has been updated to "speedy."

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Exclusive Q&A: Leonard says he, Hearns would KO Mayweather, Pacquiao

Sugar Ray Leonard on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao: "I think Tommy Hearns knocks both of those guys out...I think I knock them out too."

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Mayweather-Cotto targeted for May 5 at the MGM Grand

Miguel Cotto: "On May 5, stay tuned, because I will convincingly beat Floyd Mayweather."

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Mayweather, Koncz offer different accounts of Pacquiao talks

Manny Pacquiao's advisor, Michael Koncz: "Our counter offer to Floyd Mayweather was a $50 million guarantee, plus the overage on the pay per view would be split 45 percent to 55 percent, with the winner getting 55 percent."

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao-Bradley nearing finalization; Mayweather rips Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao against Tim Bradley may be close to being finalized, Juan Manuel Marquez-Lamont Peterson could be in the works, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. chides Pacquiao as he preps for Miguel Cotto. 

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Mayweather is licensed to face Cotto on May 5

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been granted a one-fight license to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Mayweather chooses Cotto for his next fight

Floyd Mayweather will fight WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto in his next bout on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Mayweather's expected to announce next foe on Wednesday

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could announce his next opponent during a Wednesday licensing hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

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Peterson balancing Marquez, Khan bouts; Pacquiao-Bradley inches closer

Lamont Peterson has heard offers from the promoters of both Juan Manuel Marquez and Amir Khan.

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Lem's latest: Schaefer anticipated four-man tournament; Khan moves on?

Richard Schaefer says the Floyd Mayweather- Manny Pacquiao fight is nearly two years away.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao-Bradley, Marquez-Peterson broached; Cotto eyes Mayweather

Miguel Cotto is game for a clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr. if a rematch with Manny Pacquiao does not happen.

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Arum considering 4-man tournament for Pacquiao

Bob Arum still insists that Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao is a priority for November, but he's come up with a contingency plan that would pit the winners of Pacquiao-Bradley and Marquez-Peterson against each other in the fall.

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Ortiz calls Berto a "good," not "great" fighter

Victor Ortiz says that he looked better in losing to Floyd Mayweather than did Andre Berto in defeating Jan Zaveck.

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Lem's latest: Roach on reality series, Pacquiao; Ortiz-Berto II airs in Spanish

Trainer Freddie Roach believes that his "On Freddie Roach" reality series on HBO is "raising awareness" about Parkinson's disease.

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Q&A: Williams frustrated but still hungry

"I'm more on the level of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao than those other guys," says Paul Williams, but he's not expecting a phone call from either any time soon.

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Lem's latest: Video preview of Fight Camp 360: Ortiz-Berto II

Watch the video preview of Fight Camp 360: Ortiz vs. Berto II, which debuts on Showtime on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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Koncz: Mayweather's not out of the picture

Manny Pacquiao's advisor says "We have not closed the door on Floyd Mayweather" as he meets with Bob Arum in Las Vegas over Pacquiao's next opponent.

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Q&A: Cotto's advisor confirms talks with Mayweather, Pacquiao

Miguel Cotto's advisor on Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao: "We have discussed with both parties the possibility of a fight."

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Pacquiao-Cotto II could be finalized on Monday

Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto II could become a reality on Monday.

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Beltran: Marquez wants Peterson at Dallas Cowboys Stadium

Juan Manuel Marquez: "I would like a fight with Lamont Peterson for my fourth title."

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Lem's latest: Mayweather, Pacquiao -- who are they picking?

Floyd Mayweather on his telephone conversation with Manny Pacquiao: "He asked about a 50/50 split and I told him no, that can’t happen, but what can happen is you can make more money fighting me than you have made in your career."

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Arum discusses the Mayweather-Pacquiao telephone conversation

Bob Arum on the telephone conversation between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao: "Obviously, they're the fighters, so it's good that they're talking."

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Mayweather phones Pacquiao directly

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had a brief conversation on the telephone Wednesday night, in which the possibility of meeting in the ring was discussed.

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Fight Camp 360: Ortiz-Berto II debuts on Feb. 1

Fight Camp 360: Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto II will debut on Showtime on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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Pacquiao's possible June 9 return excludes Mayweather

Promoter Bob Arum says Manny Pacquiao is unlikely to return to the ring until June 9, meaing that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will already be serving jailtime.

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Mayweather eyes Martinez if not Pacquiao, dismisses Alvarez, Cotto, Guerrero

Floyd Mayweather Jr. would face Sergio Martinez at 150 pounds if a fight with Manny Pacquiao can not be made. 

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Khan to return in April or May?

Amir Khan is hoping to face Lamont Peterson in a return bout in April or May.

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Lem's latest: Peterson appeals WBA; Mystery Man, IBF respond

Lamont Peterson and trainer Barry Hunter give their thoughts on Golden Boy Promotions dropping their IBF appeal of his title victory over Amir Khan. "Now that this is over I am ready to move on," Peterson said.

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Lem's latest: Mayweather tweets for Arum to make the Pacquiao fight

Floyd Mayweather to Bob Arum: Call Richard Schaefer and Al Haymon to make the Manny Pacquiao fight.

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If not Mayweather, Roach now favors Bradley over Cotto for Pacquiao

In the absence of a bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Freddie Roach would like to see Manny Pacquiao against Tim Bradley.

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Exclusive Q&A: Cotto's advisor discusses matchups with Pacquiao, Mayweather, Alvarez

Miguel Cotto's advisor, Gaby Penagaricano, assesses potential matchups against Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul Alvarez.

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Lem's latest: Maidana, Alexander rise to challenge; Broner-Perez heats up

Marcos Maidana on Devon Alexander: "Sooner or later, I will catch him. And once I catch him, I will knock him down."

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Mayweather says he only wants Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather: "I don't want to fight nobody but one person: Manny Pacquiao."

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Cotto-Alvarez being negotiated?

Junior middleweight beltholders Miguel Cotto and Saul Alvarez could be on a collision course.

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Schaefer says Arum doesn't want Mayweather-Pacquiao

Richard Schaefer on Bob Arum: "It's just one bulls--t story after the other...People should just realize that this guy doesn't want to do the fight."

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Lem's latest: Schaefer says Arum wants Pacquiao-Bradley, Marquez-Peterson

Tim Bradley is known to be among a list of five candidates being considered as the next opponent to face Manny Pacquiao, but Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer believes that he is the favorite.

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Exclusive Q&A: Marquez sees Peterson as potential target

If Juan Manuel Marquez can't get the Pacquiao fight, he envisions challenging Lamont Peterson for a fourth title.

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Pacquiao has public responses to Mayweather's Twitter attacks

Manny Pacquiao recently responded to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Twitter challenges, stating during a press conference in the Philippines that their super-fight can happen if Mayweather accepts a 50-50 split of the money.

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Mayweather, Pacquiao once on same card

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao once fought on the same night in the same building.

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Mayweather to Pacquiao: "Let's make history"

Floyd Mayweather Jr. said he's "ready to put my belt up" during his latest Twitter attack on Manny Pacquiao, one day after telling the Filipino superstar to "step up punk."

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Mayweather to Pacquiao: "Step up punk."

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out. Let's fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see."

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Koncz: Door not closed on Mayweather-Pacquiao

Michael Koncz on Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao: "If the fans still want to see this fight, we're willing to do it."

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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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