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Showtime to air Cotto-Trout fight documentaries

WBA junior middleweight titleholder Austin Trout and challenger Miguel Cotto will be featured in pre- and post-fight documentaries in association with their Dec. 1 clash at New York's Madision Square Garden on Showtime.

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Golden Boy to showcase top 140, 147, 154 pounders

Southpaw IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander will face unbeaten Kell Brook as part of a Showtime-televised 147-pound triple- or quadruple-header at a site to be determined.

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Martinez-Chavez Jr. II eyed for Sept. 14

RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his right knee which occurred during September's unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., whom he hopes to face in a rematch on Sept. 14. 

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Pacquiao-Marquez IV televised card nearly complete

The Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV undercard could feature undefeated featherweight Yuriorkis Gamboa. An IBF lightweight title bout between beltholder Miguel Vazquez and Mercito Gesta is reportedly "done" for the PPV show.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao in LA, Calderon retires, Gamboa-Beltran 'close'

Manny Pacquiao began training in Hollywood on Monday for his fourth clash with Juan Manuel Marquez, which is slated for Dec. 8 at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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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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Gamboa-Beltran Jr. could land on Pacquiao-Marquez card

Unbeaten Yuriorkis Gamboa could land on the Dec. 8 Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV card opposite Miguel Beltran Jr.

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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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Lem's latest: 'French showman' N'Dam eyes Quillin

WBO middleweight Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam on Saturday's clash with Peter Quillin: "I have dreamed of this, to go to the United States to defend (my) belt." American fans can expect the French showman to stage an elaborate ring enterance.

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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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Canelo tells GBP he wants Mayweather, Cotto or Martinez next

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has directed Golden Boy officials to launch an all-out effort to make his next fight on May 5 against either Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto or Sergio Martinez.

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Top Rank signs Rigondeaux to multi-fight deal

WBA junior featherweight titleholder Guillermo Rigondeaux has signed a multi-fight deal with Top Rank and is expected to return to the ring in December.

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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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Arum eyes Bradley-Peterson II

Bob Arum on a rematch between Tim Bradley and Lamont Peterson: "We've sent contracts out, but it's not a deal until it's a deal."

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Rigondeaux extends manager's contract, eyes Dec. 15 return

WBA junior featherweight beltholder Guillermo Rigondeaux is close to signing with Top Rank for an appearance on a Dec. 15 card featuring WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley.

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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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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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Salido-Garcia, Lara-Martirosyan set for Nov. 10 on HBO

Unbeaten featherweight contender Miguel "Mikey" Garcia will challenge WBO beltholder Orlando Salido on Nov. 10 at The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas on HBO.

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Commission confirms Chavez's positive test for marijuana

The Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director officially acknowledged Julio Cesar Chavez's positive drug test for marijuana on Friday.

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Lem's latest: Lampley to review Martinez-Chavez, Alvarez-Lopez

HBO's Jim Lampley will review Sergio Martinez's unanimous decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Saul Alvarez's fifth-round knockout of Josesito Lopez on the latest episdoe of The Fight Game this Saturday. 

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Lem's latest: Stevenson-George; Lemieux-Gaona

Super middleweight standout Don "Da Bomb" George will be after his second straight stoppage victory when he meets fellow puncher Adonis "Superman" Stevenson in an IBF title elimination bout on Oct. 12.

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Martinez-Chavez Jr. gate totals more than $3 million

Sergio Martinez's unanimous decision over Julio Cesar Chavez on Saturday drew a live gate of $3,052,475, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director, Keith Kizer.

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Martinez recovering from injuries suffered in Chavez fight

RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez suffered various injuries during his unanimous decision victory and 12th-round knockdown scare against WBC titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Rigondeaux eyes Top Rank contract extension

WBA junior featherweight beltholder Guillermo Rigondeaux could still be a promotional free agent after Saturday night's defense against Roberto Marroquin.

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Lem's latest: Chavez Jr. slims down for Martinez

WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez weighed in at 158 pounds, his lightest in eight appearances as a middleweight, for Saturday night's defense against RING champion Sergio Martinez.

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Lem's latest: Chavez Jr. and Sr. a formidable team

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. once helped his father through one of the lowest points of his life, and now the Mexican legend is there to back his son up on his toughest day.

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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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Lem's latest: Rigondeux's manager pleased with resolution

WBA junior featherweight titleholder Guillermo Rigondeaux will defend his crown against Roberto Marroquin on Saturday night.

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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 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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Rigondeaux-Marroquin returns to Chavez-Martinez card

WBA junior featherweight beltholder Guillermo Rigondeaux is being allowed to defend his crown against Robert Marroquin on the Chavez-Martinez undercard on Saturday night.

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Lem's latest: Roach, Chavez Sr. guide Jr.

WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defends his eccentric training methods in advance of Saturday night's clash with RING champion Sergio Martinez. 

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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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Lee stands tall after football injury

Light heavyweight prospect Mike Lee spent two months in a wheelchair.

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Lem's latest: 'All-Access Canelo-Lopez' airs Sept. 5

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Josesito Lopez will be featured on Showtime in advance of their Sept. 15 bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Lem's latest: Martinez guarded by armed security

In response to threats against him, RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is being guarded by an armed security force in advance of his Sept. 15 clash with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Chavez Jr. training camp notes, second edition

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was told by his father, Julio Sr., and his grandmother that he had to win every one of his first 10 professional fights or retire from the sport. 

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Martinez camp notes, second edition

Sergio Martinez says he would make adjustments in the American amateur boxing system if he were given the power to do so.

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Mares-Moreno 'a sweet deal' for Oct. 27

WBC junior featherweight belt-holder Abner Mares has a defense against Anselmo Moreno on Oct. 27.

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Q&A: Chavez Jr. corrects discipline problems, dicusses Martinez, Alvarez

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. insists that discipline problems are behind him, that he doesn't care about rival Mexican star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, and that the time is right to beat middleweight champ Sergio Martinez, who he fights on Sept. 15. 

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Judge: Rigondeaux can't fight on Sept. 15

A judge has ruled that Guillermo Rigondeaux can not defend his WBA junior featherweight belt against Robert Marroquin on Sept. 15 because the fight was made by Top Rank without the consent of Rigondeaux's manager, Gary Hyde. 

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Martinez cancels media workout amid threats, car's vandalism

Promoter Lou DiBella is considering the cancelation of all media appearances by RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez to promote his Sept. 15 bout with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the wake of threats against the fighter.

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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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Lem's latest: Donaire's a lover, fighter, in film

IBF and WBO junior featherweight beltholder Nonito Donaire portrays a poor man driven by love in the movie Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot, which he recently completed filming in his native Philippines.

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Donaire's year-round random drug testing begins

Nonito Donaire on his year-round random drug testing commitment: "I try to write down anything and everything that I might be in contact with. Even with the food that I'm eating and where I'm at, or where I've been."

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Chavez Jr.-Martinez heats up in HBO's Face Off

Sergio Martinez to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: "I'm going to beat you up. I'm going to hurt you."

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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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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

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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?

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