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Exclusive: Mosley retires at age 40

Five-time, three-division world titleholder Shane Mosley has retired at the age of 40 with a final pro mark of 46-8-1, with 39 knockouts, according to a close friend and camp coordinator.

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Who wins the Tarver-Kayode clash of ages?

Will the skill and savvy of southpaw veteran Antonio Tarver overcome the youth and athleticism of undefeated cruiserweight contender Lateef Kayode in the main event of Showtime's "Four Warned" quadrupleheader on Saturday?

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Kirkland's back in focus for Alvarez as replacement for Williams

Junior middleweight contender James Kirkland could replace injured Paul Williams as an opponent for WBC titleholder Saul Alvarez on Sept. 15.

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Pacquiao tells Kimmel 'I'm not condemning gays'

Manny Pacquiao told Jimmy Kimmel he has "found out how to obey and to follow the commandments of God" as a result of studying the Bible.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao preps for confident Bradley

Although he calls Tim Bradley a "handsome" fighter, Manny Pacquiao's ready to mess up the challenger's pretty face. 

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For Pacquiaio, Kimmel appearances have meant victory

Manny Pacquiao will make his sixth appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show on Thursday night.

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Ortiz's manager praises VADA, Mayweather's drug testing stance

Victor Ortiz's manager, Rolando Arellano, says that despite the near-loss of another major fight, VADA is at the forefront of a positive step for boxing and that "everyone should be put on notice."

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Roach stays with Chavez Jr., says Ariza's out

WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has split with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in advance of his June 16 defense against southpaw Andy Lee.

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Tarver plans to show Kayode the ropes on June 2

Former light heavyweight champ Antonio Tarver is planning to show his younger cruiserweight rival Lateef Kayode the ropes during their Showtime-televised matchup on June 2.  

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Pacquiao opposes Obama's stance on gay marriage

Manny Pacquiao on marriage: "It should not be of the same sex so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah of Old."

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Lem's latest: Golden Boy eyes Alvarez-Williams, Marquez-Morales, Mitchell-Welliver

Could WBC 154-pound titleholder Saul Alvarez face former two-time welterweight beltholder Paul Williams, THE RING's No. 8-rated junior middleweight contender, on Sept. 15?

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Mayweather-Cotto generates 1.5 million pay per view buys

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s unanimous decision over Miguel Cotto generated $94 million in pay per view revenue.

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Kizer: Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone

Lamont Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone. 

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Video: Saul Alvarez post-fight press conference Q&A

Saul Alvarez answered the media's questions about his punishing unanimous decision over Shane Mosley during the post-fight press conference. Alvarez's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, gave his two cents on the 21-year-old Mexican star.

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Photo gallery: Alvarez vs. Mosley

Images from Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's unanimous-decision win over Shane Mosley to defend his WBC junior middleweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Alvarez's decision ends Mosley's Mexican dominance

WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez won a unamimous decision over Shane Mosley, ending his streak of 21 victories over fighters of Mexican decent.

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Mayweather, Alvarez glove controversy resolved

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul Alvarez will wear Grant Gloves, while their opponents, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley will wear Everlast.

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Lem's latest: Does Alvarez face toughest test against Mosley?

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez on Shane Mosley: "I've never faced anybody like him."

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Mayweather on Cotto: "The difference is my mind and my sharpness"

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says his defensive style has always been a conscious choice, but if you think that means he doesn't know how to bang, think again.

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Photo gallery: 'Ring Kings' hit the scales in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez all took to the scales ahead of Saturday night's 'Ring Kings' event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Mayweather 151, Cotto 154 for Saturday's clash

WBC welterweight beltholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. weighed a career-high 151 pounds to the 154 for WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto, who will defend his crown against Mayweather on Saturday night.

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Mayweather's $32 million guarantee surpasses Tyson's $30 million

WBC welterweight titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. will earn an all-time record purse of $32 million for Saturday night's clash with WBA junior middleweight beltholder Miguel Cotto.

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Photo gallery: Alvarez-Mosley final press conference

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Shane Mosley, as well as other fighters from the "Ring Kings" undercard, took to the stage one last time before Saturday night's fights at the MGM Grand.

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Q&A: Ward eyes Dawson, picks Mayweather and Mosley

A matchup between RING champions Andre Ward and Chad Dawson is "in the works," according to Ward's advisor, James Prince.

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Lem's latest: Mayweather-Cotto final press conference

WBC welterweight titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. is featured on the cover of this week's ESPN Magazine in advance of Saturday night's challenge for the WBA junior middleweight belt owned by Miguel Cotto.

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Trinidad: Cotto should stay "toe-to-toe" with Mayweather

Former three-division titleholder, Felix Trinidad, believes that fellow Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto should wage an inside battle with Floyd Mayweather in defense of his WBA junior middleweight belt on Saturday night.

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Mayweather unleashes about Pacquiao, PEDs and Arum

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was outspoken, pensive and animated during a session with reporters on Tuesday, with the majority of his attention targeting Manny Pacquiao.

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Mayweather's final training camp notes

Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his future: "I’m focused on my upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto on May 5, and once I beat him, I can then worry about what’s the next step in my career."

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Cotto's final training camp notes

WBA 154-pound beltholder Miguel Cotto on Saturday's title defense against Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "This will be one of the biggest fights of my career, and I know it’ll be a victorious one."

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Mosley's final training camp notes

Ex-titleholder Shane Mosley on his May 5 clash with Saul Alvarez: "I’d like to think I’ve proved many a naysayer wrong in my career. For those who think I won’t be the winner, I say remember I have surprised before."

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Alvarez's final training camp notes

WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez acknowledges that a big future lies beyond, but insists that he is focused solely on beating Shane Mosley at the moment.

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Lem's latest: Mayweather doesn't sweat media during open workout

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was entertaining during a Tuesday workout at his Las Vegas-based gym in preparation for his May 5 clash with WBA 154-pound titleholder Miguel Cotto.

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Cotto training camp notes

Miguel Cotto on the Floyd Mayweather fight: "I’m in the best place I’ve ever been. Training has never been better, so there’s no doubt I will emerge the winner. You can count on it."

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Pacquiao ranks 4th among America's most influential athletes

Manny Pacquiao is ranked No. 4 on Forbes.com's top 10 most influential athletes in America, ahead of New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady among other notable American pro athletes, such as Knicks guard Jeremy Lin.

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Alvarez training camp notes

Will WBC junior middleweight beltholder Saul Alvarez be the first man to knock out Shane Mosley?

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Mayweather, Mosley team up for charity

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley are teaming up for a charity event on May 3 in advance of their respective big fights two days later.

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Mosley's training camp notes

Ex-titleholder Shane Mosley is training in Big Bear, Calif., for his May 5 clash with WBC junior middleweight beltholder, Saul Alvarez, who is also in Big Bear.

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Q&A: Lara stops Hearns, calls out Martinez

Junior middleweight Erislandy Lara claims that he will fight anyone from 147-to-160 pounds, including RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

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Lem's Latest: "Floyd Mayweather: Speaking Out" debuts on HBO

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being profiled on HBO's "Floyd Mayweather: Speaking Out" on Saturay night in advance of his May 5 showdown with Miguel Cotto.

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Does Cotto have the perfect plan to beat Mayweather?

Miguel Cotto on his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "I can say, without doubt, that I will prove to the world that I am the better fighter." 

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Mayweather-Cotto, Alvarez-Mosley camp notes

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, Saul Alvarez and Shane Mosley are hard at work preparing for their respective bouts on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Peterson, Khan support random drug testing for boxing

Lamont Peterson on Olympic style drug testing: "Make it mandatory. Eventually, I think that it should be mandatory for every championship fight. I'm trying to be part of the movement to get that done."

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Golden Boy CEO Schaefer signs long term contract extension

Richard Schaefer has signed a long-term deal to remain CEO at Golden Boy Promotions and Golden Boy Enterprises.

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Mayweather-Cotto 24/7 debuts on Saturday night on HBO

Saturday night debuts the HBO 24/7 series chronicling the events leading up to the May 5 clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto. 

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Mayweather-Cotto card officially set; 24/7 preview

Golden Boy Promotioins has announced the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight slated for May 5 in Las Vegas.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao's Hennessy ad; Alvarez profiled on HBO

Manny Pacquiao has joined other celebrities in a new Hennessy ad campaign that aims to inspire people to "reach new and greater levels of achievement."

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Lem's latest: Kirkland's surgery; Alvarez's plans after Mosley

Surgery on Monday successfully repaired two tears in James Kirkland's right shoulder; Saul Alvarez will return to the ring on Sept. 15 against an opponent to be determined -- a rematch if Shane Mosley should win on May 5.

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Q&A: Bradley eyes Pacquiao, discusses drug testing

Tim Bradley:  "Any day, week or month of the year, you can come and drug test me. It's all natural over here with Tim Bradley. Natural. God-given talent."

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BoxNation signs deal with Golden Boy; Mayweather-Khan possible in 2013

Golden Boy and the United Kingdom's BoxNation will team up to broadcast the upcoming Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Miguel Cotto fight and others to British fans, starting in April.

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Lem's latest: W. Klitschko-Thompson II on July 7

Wladimir Klitschko will have a return bout with Tony Thompson on July 7, nearly four years to the day after having stopped Thompson in the 11th round.

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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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Alvarez-Trout, Mayweather-Guerrero cards

Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.

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Schaefer eyes 140-pound tourney

Richard Schaefer has proposed a junior welterweight unification tournament involving Danny Garcia, Zab Judah, Lamont Peterson, Lucas Matthysse and Amir Khan.

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