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Lem's latest: Ishida eyes upset of Williams; Cloud looks to KO Campillo

Nobuhiro Ishida looks to shock the world again by defeating Paul Williams on Feb. 18, while Williams is eager to make the most of his long-awaited return to the ring.

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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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Dougie's Monday mailbag

Readers have plenty of questions and opinions on the Saturday performances of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Nonito Donaire, as well as the Miguel Cotto-Floyd Mayweather showdown, in this week's Monday mailbag. Enjoy!

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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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Lem's latest: Donaire-Vazquez heats up; Chavez faces rugged Rubio

Nonito Donaire promises that fans will get their money's worth during his fight with Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. on HBO this Saturday.

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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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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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Could Chavez Jr. face Martinez?

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s future could include Antonio Margarito and Sergio Martinez.

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Q&A: Chavez Jr. ready to get rough with Rubio

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: "I always want to give the fans something to get excited about and that they will enjoy." Chavez defends his WBC middleweight title against Marco Antonio Rubio on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas.

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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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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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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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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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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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Cotto-Alvarez being negotiated?

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

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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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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 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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Q&A: Roach awaits verdicts on next opponents for Pacquiao, Khan

Like everyone else, Freddie Roach will be eagerly awaiting the results of Bob Arum's trip to the Philippines to decide who's next for Manny Pacquiao.

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Q&A with Robert Garcia: Donaire could be my Frazier, Ali

Robert Garcia on Nonito Donaire: "He's so fast, so powerful when he gets into the ring that he could be my next Joe Frazier, or my next Muhammad Ali."

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Will Mayweather's relicensing be a slam dunk?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. must now apply for his license to fight on May 5, though no problems are expected.

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Lem's latest: Arum eyes Cotto-Chavez Jr., Martinez to meet with HBO

Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez could face Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto if he wins his next fight, and Cotto is not selected for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

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Mundine joins Dunkin's stable

Anthony Mundine has signed with Las Vegas-based Cameron Dunkin.

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Pacquiao to have pick of four: Bradley, Cotto, Marquez or Peterson

Manny Pacquiao will be offered his choice of opponents between Tim Bradley, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Lamont Peterson on or after January 10 in his native Philippines.

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Exclusive Q&A: Hernandez to rejoin Marquez if he gets Pacquiao again

Angel Hernandez says that his training methods were validated in Juan Manuel Marquez's November performance against Manny Pacquiao.

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NBA's Artest to consider boxing?

Los Angeles Lakers star hints he might sign with Floyd Mayweather's promotional group.

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Ward-Froch to be officiated by Smoger

Andre Ward's trainer, Virgil Hunter, calls Steve Smoger "a throwback" who "allows the fighters to fight."

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Q&A: Referee Smoger discusses Khan-Peterson, Cotto-Margarito II stoppage

Steve Smoger wanted to allow Antonio Margarito to come out for the 10th round against Miguel Cotto, and would not have penalized Amir Khan for pushing against Lamont Peterson.

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Jones-Bailey IBF title belt negotiations have begun

With his victory over Lujan, Mike Jones assumed the IBF's top rating and could meet Randall Bailey for the vacant welterweight belt next.

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Raging bull Wolak retires

Pawel Wolak: "With heavy heart, I announce my retirement... the mind needs to know when it is time."

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Cotto finally puts 2008 in the past

Miguel Cotto savors the taste of long-denied revenge, while Antonio Margarito insists that his chance to prevail was cut short.

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Margarito defiant following loss to Cotto

Antonio Margarito: "I was starting to throw more punches. All that I asked for was one more round."

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Arum's optimistic Mayweather-Pacquiao will happen

Bob Arum believes the super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will be made.

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Weighty issues: Rios' camp eyes Donaire nutritionist Conte

Manager Cameron Dunkin will address Brandon Rios' weight-cutting issues with Victor Conte, who also works with Rios' stablemate Nonito Donaire.

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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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