Manny Pacquiao

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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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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Roach to re-vamp Pacquiao's strategy vs. Marquez

Trainer Freddie Roach said he and Manny Pacquiao will "start over" concerning their strategy against Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Bailey-Alexander added to stacked Oct. 20 card

IBF welterweight beltholder Randall Bailey will defend his crown against southpaw Devin Alexander on Oct. 20 at The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Pacquiao craves 'decisive victory' over Marquez

Manny Pacquiao on his fourth bout with Juan Manuel Marquez: "My focus this time is to go for the knockout."

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Manager: Peterson eyes Judah, not Bradley rematch

IBF junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson has been given until Oct. 2 to land a defense against mandatory challenger Zab Judah.

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Lem's latest: Rosado-Whittaker winner eyes Bundrage

Junior middleweight Gabe Rosado will face Charles Whittaker in an IBF eliminator bout on Saturday night.

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Video: Pacquiao-Marquez IV press conference

Hear what Manny Pacquiao, his trainer Freddie Roach and his arch Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez had to say at the recent kick-off press conference for their fourth showdown in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Beristain: Marquez to be better than ever against Pacquiao

Trainer Nacho Beristain believes that the fourth time will be the charm for Juan Manuel Marquez against Manny Pacquiao.

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MSG 'out' as a venue for Bradley's Dec. 15 defense

Tim Bradley on Manny Pacquiao: "I wanted to be able to beat him convincingly without any controversy. That's all that I wanted...I wanted another opportunity to silence all of the critics, and all of the world to show that I'm one of the best fighters in the world."

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Juan Marquez: 'I will try to knock out Manny Pacquiao'

Juan Manuel Marquez on Manny Pacquiao: "There is no way that I can let this fight be a decision, because if I do, everyone knows what will happen."

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Q&A Roach: Marquez "hardest style in the world" for Pacquiao

Freddie Roach on Manny Pacquiao's strategies against Juan Manuel Marquez: "The game plan that I have set for him in the last three fights, I know that they're the right game plans, but the thing is, it's not working in the fights."

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Pacquiao-Marquez three-city press tour begins Monday

Los Angeles, New York and Mexico City will be the sites of a press tour that begins on Monday promoting the fourth bout between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Hernandez: Marquez will beat Pacquiao this time

Juan Manuel Marquez's controversial strength coach says Marquez will be an even stronger overall fighter for his fourth bout with Manny Pacquiao on Dec. 8.

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Bradley to defend on Dec. 15

In lieu of a rematch with Manny Pacquiao, WBO titleholder Tim Bradley has named a place and a date for his first defense, and has narrowed the opponent down to three choices.

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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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Roach discusses Pacquiao-Marquez IV

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

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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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Advisor: It's Pacquiao-Marquez IV on Dec. 8

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

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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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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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Pacquaio has chosen either Bradley or Marquez

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.

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Lem's latest: Chavez Jr. $3 million, Martinez $1.4

WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.s base purse of $3 million is more than twice that of RING champion Sergio Martinez, who will pocket $1.4 million for Saturday night's fight.

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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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Trainer: Alexander to give Bailey 'beating of his life'

Devon Alexander's trainer, Kevin Cunningham, called Randall Bailey's back injury "the lamest s--t I've ever heard."

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Q&A: Injured Bailey vows KO of Alexander

Randall Bailey on Devon Alexander: "Trust me, I'm going to knock him out."

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Cotto's out, Pacquiao eyes Bradley, Marquez

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."

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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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Rigondeaux's attorney: 'This thing is far from over'

An attorney for WBA junior featherweight beltholder Guillermo Rigondeaux has filed an emergency motion which seeks to lift an injunction against his fighting Robert Marroquin on Sept. 15.

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Lee to face Harness, Rigondeaux update (w/ documents)

Notre Dame graduate and light heavyweight prospect Mike Lee will face Paul Harness on the undercard of the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Sergio Martinez main event on Sept. 15.

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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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Alexander tells Bailey: 'Try to land' the right hand

Devon Alexander on Randall Bailey: "I'm a natural southpaw who thinks in the ring, so he's in for a rude awakening."

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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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Dougie's Monday mailbag

Fans bemoan the slow month of August, look forward to the Nonito Donaire-Toshiaki Nishioka showdown, ponder THE RING's pound-for-pound rankings, and wonder which U.S. Olympians will excel as pros.   

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Video: Jones wants Spadafora vs. Guerrero, Mayweather

Future hall of fame boxer/promoter Roy Jones, now helping to promote Paul Spadafora, wants to see the former lightweight titleholder challenge Robert Guerrero and eventually Floyd Mayweather. He also says he'll fight Lateef Kayode or any cruiserweight titleholder.

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Q&A: Bailey says Alexander will 'pay the piper' on Sept. 8

Randall Bailey: "Eventually, I'm going to catch up to Devon Alexander. And when I do, it's going to be trouble for him."

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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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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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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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Bailey-Alexander, Matthysse-Olusegan on Sept. 8 in Las Vegas

Welterweight puncher Randall Bailey will make the first defense of his IBF belt against former 140-pound titleholder Devon Alexander on Sept. 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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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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Lem's latest: Matchmaker says Chavez Jr. knocks out Martinez

WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has looked impressive against sparring partners in preparation for next month's clash with RING champion Sergio Martinez.

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M. Jones eyes new trainer in Mayweather Sr.

Mike Jones on his potential switch in trainers: "They say that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. But it got broken, so I'm trying to fix something."

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Rios: Alvarado brawl will conjure Corrales-Castillo, Gatti-Ward

Unbeaten former lightweight titleholder Brandon Rios on his Oct. 13 clash with undefeated 140-pound contender Mike Alvarado: "It's going to be a very violent, very bloody fight. It's going to be a can't-miss fight."

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Arum: Chavez-Vera likely; Ward next?

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