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Pacquiao distances himself from “Mexicutioner" nickname

Manny Pacquiao: "I do not like the nickname 'Mexicutioner.' I love Mexican boxing fans, and that name does not reflect my true feelings about Mexico and its people."

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Q&A DeMarco: Loss to Valero prepared him for Linares

Antonio DeMarco: "In the end, I just believe that my heart was bigger than Jorge Linares'. My desire grew and my desire was greater than his in the end."

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Pacquiao's adviser responds to VisionQwest lawsiut against fighter

Michael Koncz and VisionQwest President Michael Lodge dispute the facts concerning Manny Pacquiao's financial situation.

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Donaire looks to further impress against Narvaez

Nonito Donaire wants to deliver a classic performance when he debuts at New York's Madison Square Garden against Omar Narvaez on Oct. 22.

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Hershman to be President of HBO Sports

Showtime's General Manager of Sports Ken Hershman is jumping to HBO

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Linares on the rise two years after being down for the count

Having risen from the canvas following his lone defeat, Jorge Linares eyes his fifth straight win against Antonio DeMarco and a shot at Mexican legend Erik Morales. 

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DiBella discusses Martinez, Berto in relation to Mayweather, Pacquiao

Among promoter Lou DiBella's long-range goals is to see either Sergio Martinez or Andre Berto in against Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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What's next for Ortiz?

Rolando Arellano: "If the opportunity puts him in a position to go for a title, and Victor Ortiz doesn't mind playing the politics that go with that, then I'll go ahead and start to position him against a Devon Alexander."

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao beastly in Baguio, Khan-Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao trained from virtually sun-up until sundown on his final day in Baguio City, Philippines; Amir Khan denies a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is imminent.

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Full house at the Wild Card

Freddie Roach could have Amir Khan, Jorge Linares, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Manny Pacquiao training at his Wild Card Boxing Club this week.

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Khan's coach wary of Peterson's power

Freddie Roach has the inside scoop on Lamont Peterson, and thinks he will be Amir Khan's toughest opponent yet.

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Roach says Bradley ducked Khan, may not deserve Pacquiao fight

Freddie Roach: "Tim Bradley ducked one of my guys, Amir Khan, and he would get knocked out by my other guy, Manny Pacquiao."

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Pacquiao looks to close book on Marquez despite rematch clause

With the third fight against Juan Manuel Marquez approaching, Manny Pacquiao plans to make this the final word on who's better. So why have a rematch clause in the contract?

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Roach says Pacquiao-Linares was perfect sparring

Trainer Freddie Roach said Manny Pacquiao and Jorge Linares "were perfect for each other" during their sparring sessions in Baguio City, Philippines.

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Buffer wins rumble with cancer, Hall of Fame consideration

Michael Buffer tried "Man your battle stations," and, "Fasten your seat belts," before settling on "Let's get ready to rumble!"

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Lem's latest: Martinez strips down for ESPN's Body Magazine

Sergio Martinez became the second boxer to be chosen for ESPN's Body Magazine, following Manny Pacquiao.

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New Hall of Fame ballot includes Hearns, "Too Sharp," Roach, Buffer

Five-division titlewinner Thomas Hearns, two- division beltwinner Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson and five-time Trainer of The Year Freddie Roach headline the 2012 International Hall of Fame ballot.

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Lem's latest: Peterson brothers' journey takes them home again

Lamont Peterson: "This is a dream come true for me. This is my chance right here to win two world titles right here in my home town."

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Ambassador Khan won't follow Pacquiao into politics -- for now

Richard Schaefer: "Maybe Amir Khan should be like Manny Pacquiao. Maybe he should run for president."

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Rios wants Murray fight to conjure Gatti-Ward, Corrales-Castillo

WBA lightweight beltholder Brandon Rios on Johnny Murray: "I think that he's a warrior who wants to brawl like me."

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Top Rank officially announces signing of Bradley

WBO junior welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley believes that putting his career in Bob Arum's hands will make him a superstar.

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Pushed to pick, Jackman favors Pacquiao over Mayweather

Actor Hugh Jackman has "a funny feeling" that Manny Pacquiao would defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a close fight.

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Rios-Murray eyed for Cotto-Margarito II

Brandon Rios could face popular, all-action fighter John Murray of England

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Alexander hears Obama speak, shakes his hand

Devon Alexander: "I still can't believe that I met President Barack Obama... I got to shake his hand. He looked me in the eye and said, 'Okay, nice to meet you son... do good.'"

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Lem's latest: Donaire-Nishioka on tap; IBF sanctions Jones-Lujan

Nonito Donaire's WBO and WBA defense against Omar Narvaez will be his last bantamweight bout before pursuing a junior featherweight fight against WBC beltholder Toshiaki Nishioka. 

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Fighting at home, Peterson has Khan right where he wants him

Lamont Peterson says he won't allow Amir Khan to defeat him in his own back yard when they meet in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10.

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Bradley discusses Top Rank, Pacquiao, Casamayor, fatherhood

Tim Bradley: "I've never met Manny Pacquiao, but I know a lot about him from reading his book. So because we're on the same show, it will be the first time I've ever met him."

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Who wins, Khan or Peterson? Bradley cannot decide

Recently slated to face Amir Khan, and having already fought Lamont Peterson, Tim Bradley struggles to pick a winner in the upcoming bout between the two.

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Bradley to debut with Top Rank on Pacquiao-Marquez III card

Tim Bradley is eager to become Top Rank's next superstar, and Bob Arum is ready to make it happen.

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Malignaggi-Lora to open Hopkins-Dawson pay per view

Paulie Malignaggi wants to be where the action is, and has set his sights on the top now that he is part of the welterweight division.

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Pacquiao and Kimmel: a winning combination

Manny Pacquiao will make his fifth appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Nov. 3.

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Q&A with Rios: On Gamboa, Mayweather-Ortiz, Dec. 3 PPV card

Brandon Rios: "Everybody says that Yuriorkis Gamboa is something very special, Gamboa is this and Gamboa is that. But honestly, I want to see what everybody's talking about."

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As Ortiz cries foul, seeks Mayweather rematch, others say, 'Good for Floyd'

Victor Ortiz: "Personally, I think that was a cheap shot." Kevin Cunningham: "Victor took it to the streets... Floyd finished it."

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Exclusive Q&A: Margarito defends reputation, says Cotto's lost a step

"I'm just going to continue to train hard and to do my thing to win the fight and to show everybody that I've always fought clean, and that I've always been a clean fighter." 

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Arum vows retaliation against Golden Boy, Showtime

Bob Arum: "There's one word that I want to leave them with and that's retaliation. I'm not going to get angry, I'm not going to get bitter at what they did, but man am I going to get even in spades."

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Morales to return in December

Mexico's first four-division titleholder visited Golden Boy offices on Wednesday

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Guerrero faces shoulder rehab, talks welterweight future

Robert Guerrero: "Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao -- those are young fighters' dream fights, and I personally think that it's their obligation to give the best of the best a chance."

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Margarito targets Cotto's confidence, another knockout

Antonio Margarito: "I bring a lot of pressure. I’m going to jump on him right from the beginning to take him out quicker."

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Cotto-Margarito II conjures bloody memories, handwraps scandal

Miguel Cotto: "My swelling over my face, and I had received punches in fights before, but it was never like that when this fight was over."

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Q&A with Merchant on Pacquiao, the verbal sparring with Mayweather

Larry Merchant discusses the fiery post-fight exchange with Floyd Mayweather Jr., and offers some opinions on how "Money" and Pacman would fare against past fighters.

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What are Leonard's thoughts on Mayweather Jr., Pacquiao?

Sugar Ray Leonard: "Could I beat Floyd Mayweather? Yeah, I mean, damn right I could beat Mayweather. But then again, if you asked him, what would he say? He would say the same thing about me."

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Bradley to join Pacquiao-Marquez III?

Arum says Bradley could be on Pacquiao-Marquez undercard.

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R. Mayweather turns talk of Ortiz to Pacquiao as usual

Roger Mayweather: "We're not worried about beating Pacquiao in a fight. That's the easy part.
"He take that test, he would have gotten his a-- whipped a long time ago."

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Comebacking Morales has had his head examined, faces young Cano

Erik Morales: 'When I'm in the ring, you will see by my performance that I am healthy, and that speaks for itself.'

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Pacquiao retains company to audit Top Rank Inc., tax records

Top Rank Inc. CEO Bob Arum: 'They're a terrific firm, they were highly recommended, and we're working with them.'

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Arum shares his thoughts on the passings of his sister and son

Bob Arum: 'Death, no matter what, is obviously not a good thing to go through... We obviously bonded as a family.'

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Hopkins agrees with De La Hoya: He's better than Mayweather, Pacquiao

'When you talk about all-around skills and experience,' said Bernard Hopkins, 'I think that I win that hands down' over  Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Dawson vs. Hopkins minus Steward?

Dawson to train for Hopkins close to home near newborn, likely without Steward

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Arum's sister passes away after battle with cancer

Bob Arum's younger sibling, Sari Rosenbaum, passes away at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer.

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Cano replaces Matthysse against Morales for WBC belt on Sept. 17

Unbeaten Pablo Cesar Cano will face Erik Morales for the WBC junior welterweight belt on Sept. 17, replacing Lucas Matthysse, who pulled out with a viral infection.

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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

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Marquez-Bradley on Sept. 14?

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