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Manny Pacquiao is requesting random drug testing in advance of his Nov. 23 clash with Brandon Rios.

Brandon Rios on his November bout against Manny Pacquiao: "This is a very exciting fight for me. Not only for me, but also for the fans."

Brandon Rios says of his showdown with Manny Pacquiao: "We both like to fight. We both hardly back down. We both throw a lot of punches in bunches. So it's going to be one helluva good fight."

Manny Pacquiao will try to end a two-bout losing streak against 140-pound contender Brandon Rios, who will make his 147-pound debut against the Filipino hero on Nov. 23 in Macau in China, according to Pacquiao's promoter and advisor.

Tim Bradley told ESPN that he ranks himself between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez and ahead of Manny Pacquiao as the top fighters at 147 pounds.

Tim Bradley: "To be honest with you, I want Juan Manuel Marquez. I want the guy that beat Manny Pacquiao. Two guys that beat Manny, you know. Let's go at it. Let's settle it."

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said that in the next few days he'll be meeting with fighters and their teams in New York, with the goal of selecting Manny Pacquaio's September opponent no later than Sunday.

Manny Pacquiao's attorney, David Marroso, said he hopes a judge's dismissal of a $1 million lawsuit  discourages "unscrupulous plaintiffs" seeking to "cash in" on Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao's advisor said the rift between HBO and Golden Boy does not concern the fighter, and claims both Showtime and HBO are in the running to televise Pacquiao's next bout. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum says that's hogwash, the Filipino icon's next bout will be on HBO.

Unbeaten featherweight prospect Gary Russell Jr. claims he has been pursued by promoter Curtis Jackson, who is also known as the rapper 50 Cent. Russell is managed by Al Haymon and has a working relationship with Golden Boy Promotions.

Manny Pacquiao's advisor calls a fifth bout with Juan Manuel Marquez this year "a possibility," even as he says "other fighters are possibilities too."

A Getty Images spokesperson says they are not necessarily asking for Manny Pacquiao's suspension in the wake of an alleged assault by members of the fighter's team on photographer Al Bello following Pacquiao's loss to Juan Manuel Marquez.

Following an alleged assault by Pacquiao advisor Michael Koncz and assistant trainer Restituto "Buboy" Fernandez on photographer Al Bello in the post-fight aftermath on Dec. 8, Getty Images is requesting that the NSAC take action.

Manny Pacquiao's advisor Michael Koncz called an incident with a photographer following Pacquiao's loss to Juan Manuel Marquez "a misunderstanding."

Manny Pacquiao went down swinging against rival Juan Manuel Marquez, a fact that his advisor, Michael Koncz, believes has endeared him to his fans even more.

Manny Pacquiao got the firefight he wanted from Juan Manuel Marquez, only to get burned. 

Last Wednesday's appearance by Manny Pacquiao on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show will be aired again at midnight on Friday.

Bob Arum on Jimmy Kimmel's spoof of Manny Pacquiao: "Something like that is so invaluable in promoting a fight. It gets to an audience that isn't necessarily into boxing. There's no telling what effect it has."

Jimmy Kimmel to Manny Pacquiao: "You announced that you had quit drinking, and quit gambling, and that you had quit cock fighting, and then, for the first time in seven years, you did not win...Will you go back to drinking, gambling and cock fighting?"

Manny Pacquiao and arch-rival Juan Manuel Marquez once sang "La Bamba" during a duet on Mexican television during the promotion leading up to their third fight.

Manny Pacquiao will commence training for his fourth bout with Juan Manuel Marquez at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif., after having sparred for two weeks in the Philippines.

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

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."

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

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.

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

Trainer Freddie Roach says Manny Pacquiao is "due for a good knockout" against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Manny Pacquiao is taking a fourth bout with Juan Manuel Marquez to win back his Mexican fans, according to his advisor, Michael Koncz.

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

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

A deal could be finalized on Wednesday for Manny Pacquiao to face either Tim Bradley or Juan Manuel Marquez in a return bout in Las Vegas on Dec. 8.

Manny Pacquiao's advisor on Miguel Cotto's choice to face Austin Trout: "For whatever reason, he’s decided to go and fight the WBA champion, and there’s nothing that we can do about it."

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.

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

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

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."

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.

An investigation by the Nevada attorney general has determined that there was no criminal activity involved in Tim Bradley's split-decision victory over Manny Pacquiao on June 9.

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."

Manny Pacquiao's charity foundation will get a new board of directors in the wake of a lawsuit leveled against it for a shipping controversy.

Manny Pacquiao, his adviser Michael Koncz, his trainer Freddie Roach and his opponent, Tim Bradley, all say that the fighter's out-of-the-ring issues won't serve as a distraction for his upcoming fight.

Adding to his troubles following a tax investigation, Manny Pacquiao has how been accused of housing a fugitive at his home in the Philippines. 

Tax officials in the Philippines have filed a criminal complaint against Manny Pacquiao for failure to produce documents related to "discrepancies" in the fighter's tax return.

Floyd Mayweather on Manny Pacquiao: "How my deal is structured at this particular time in the sport of boxing is that I keep 100 percent of the revenue, so why would I even give a 50-50 if I'm out there?"

Tim Bradley says that Manny Pacquiao "hasn’t fought anyone as young and hungry like I am in a long time."

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."

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.