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Guerrero worships God, not Mayweather

Robert Guerrero on Floyd Mayweather: "You've got a lot of people out there who think that Floyd is like a God. He's got everybody thinking that... nobody can beat him. But... being a big believer in God, there's a blueprint for everybody."

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Promoter bids more than $23 million for Klitschko-Povetkin

Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin would each earn career-high purses if a proposed Aug. 31 clash comes to fruition in Moscow. A Russian promoter has bid more than $23 million to host the bout.

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Lem's latest: Alexander focused; Guerrero pinata mocks Mayweather

IBF welterweight titleholder Devon Alexander hopes to remain on the May 18 Showtime doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City even though his original opponent Kell Brook has pulled out with an injury.

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Lem's latest: Hopkins to defend against Murat

IBF beltholder Bernard Hopkins could make the first defense of his belt against Karo Murat.

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Donaire-Rigondeaux mean mug during staredown

Nonito Donaire on his final press conference staredown with Guillermo Rigondeaux: "Today was my moral victory in terms of me being able to face off against him. I know that he felt my energy and that's why maybe he looked away from me."

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Q&A: Wilder out to 'destroy' Harrison

Unbeaten American heavyweight prospect Deontay Wilder says of his next opponent, Audley Harrison: "When I hit Audley Harrison the right way, that may be the punch that ends up ending his career."

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Wilder to face Harrison on April 27 Khan-Diaz card

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect, Deontay Wilder, a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist takes a mark of 27-0 with as many knockouts into an April 27 clash against aging 2000 Olympic gold medalist Audley Harrison.

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Gatti-Ward trilogy to be focus on HBO

Arturo Gatti was involved in a Ring Magazine "Fight Of The Year" four times throughout his career, but was most known for his three bouts against Irish Micky Ward -- the first and third of which earned Ring Magazine's "Fight Of The Year" honors.

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Lem's latest: Broner's arrest, Fury on the Klitschkos, Haye returns

Adrien Broner apparently bit a security guard during scuffle in Miami on Monday.

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Schaefer: Wilder is 'the No. 1 heavyweight prospect'

Deontay Wilder is 27-0 with 27 knockouts: "I'm trying to delete all of the American heavyweights. I'm trying to get rid of all of them so that I can become just that main one."

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W. Klitschko-Pianeta on May 4

RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will meet Francesco Pianeta, a 6-foot-5 southpaw, on May 4 in Germany.

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Will Cotto's fall return include trainer Diaz?

Miguel Cotto plans to return to the ring in the fall.

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Q&A: Banks confirms thumb injury scuttles Mitchell rematch

Heavyweight Johnathon Banks was advised by Wladimir Klitschko not to face Seth Mitchell after having suffered a broken right thumb during a sparring session on Monday. 

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Mitchell calls Banks rematch 'a gift and a curse'

Heavyweight Seth Mitchell on his rematch with Johnathon Banks: "I wanted this fight. I want it to be known that I wanted this fight, and that I asked my team to get me this rematch."

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Q&A Banks: 'My life has definitely changed'

Heavyweight standout Johnathon Banks on his rematch with Seth Mitchell: "Just because I was the underdog before doesn't mean that I'm not the underdog now."

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Q&A: Bundrage discusses Steward, Golden Boy, Mayweather, Alvarez

IBF junior middleweight titleholder Cornelius Bundrage looks to revive his native Detroit with a Feb. 23 victory over Ishe Smith that he hopes will earn him a mega bout opposite Floyd Mayweather or Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.

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Q&A Wilder: 'Everybody loves the knockouts'

2008 Olympic bronze medalist Deontay Wilder is 26-0 with 26 KOs: "I just need to continue to work hard and continue to show up and do what I'm doing, which is knocking guys out. For me, you know, it's knocking everybody out."

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Wilder: 'I definitely want Jennings'

Deontay Wilder: "I want Bryant Jennings. I want him...At the end of the day, there can only be one heavyweight champion. I'm trying to delete all of the American heavyweights."

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Wilder to honor Steward, family versus Price

Deontay Wilder said that Saturday night's fight with Kelvin Price will be dedicated to late trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward, who "put Deontay Wilder's name out there."

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Lem's latest: Cotto, Trout vow to be victorious

WBA junior middleweight titleholder Austin Trout plans to make a bloody mess of challenger Miguel Cotto, who claims the champion's southpaw style won't be a problem.

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Steward to Wilder: 'You're definitely going to be a champion'

Deontay Wilder on sparring with Wladimir Klitschko:"We were just going to war in there...After the first day, Wladimir said, 'Deontay, you're the fastest heavyweight I've ever been in the ring with.'"

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Lem's latest: Berto, Guerrero, Cotto in training

Robert Guerrero on Andre Berto and PEDs: "Everybody's guilty until they're proven innocent, and he was proven innocent."

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao, Mares in giving spirit

WBC junior featherweight titleholder Abner Mares and eight-division titlewinner Manny Pacquiao handed out free Turkeys at different venues over the weekend.

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Broner: 'I am the new era of boxing'

Oscar De La Hoya says Adrien Broner "is Floyd Mayweather, [Bernard] Hopkins, myself...all wrapped into one."

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Q&A: Banks heard Steward's voice say 'be first' against Mitchell

Johnathon Banks on late trainer Emanuel Steward: "I can still hear his words, 'You can’t win unless you let your hands go. Be first. Be in control.'

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Jones to replace Steward as HBO analyst

Former world titleholder Roy Jones Jr. will take over for the late Emanuel Steward as HBO's analyst for World Championship Boxing and its Pay Per View broadcasts for the rest of 2012.

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Lem's latest: Broner profiled; Pryor-Arguello I annivesary

Adrien Broner: "With the talent that I have, the type of guy that I am, the charisma that I have, I knew that there would be some point in time when boxing will revolve around Adrien Broner."

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W. Klitschko pitches near-shutout victory over Wach

RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko dominated Mariusz Wach for his 17th straight win on Saturday.

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W. Klitschko 246.9 pounds, Wach 249.1

RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is both lighter and shorter than Saturday night's challenger, Mariusz Wach, whom he will face in the wake of the death of longtime trainer, Emanuel "Manny" Steward.

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Klitschko vows to beat Wach in Steward's honor

Wladimir Klitschko: "I will defend the titles that I won together with Emanuel Steward."

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Boxing luminaries attend Fight Night For Children

Michael Buffer attended Thursday night's Fight Night For Children in Washington, D.C., alongside boxing legends such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks, Aaron Pryor, Pernell Whitaker, James "Buster" Douglass and Ray Mancini.

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Q&A Banks: 'This is for Emanuel Steward'

Johnathon Banks' name was the first one mentioned by Emanuel Steward when Wladimir Klitschko asked who should replace him in Klitschko's corner.

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Guerrero dedicates Berto fight to Steward

Robert Guerrero is dedicating his Nov. 24, WBC welterweight title bout with Andre Berto to the memory of late trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward.

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HBO to honor Steward

Trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward, who died on Thursday at the age of 68, will be the subject of an HBO video on Saturday night at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.

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Buffer calls Steward 'an icon.'

Michael Buffer on Emanuel Steward: "As a fan and colleague, I mourn the loss of a legend... an icon. As a friend, I have lost a loved one and my heart is broken."

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Q&A Hearns: 'Steward was like the father I never had'

Thomas Hearns commented exclusively to RingTV.com about his trainer and father figure Emanuel Steward. "In my opinon," said the hall-of-fame boxer. "Emanuel Steward was the best trainer that ever lived."

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Remembering Emanuel Steward

Boxing insiders share their thoughts on trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward, who died on Thursday.

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Taylor returns on Oct. 12 Pedraza-Benitez card

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor will return to the ring on Oct. 12 opposite Raul Munoz.

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W. Klitschko faces tall order in Wach

RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will face a taller foe in challenger Mariusz Wach on Nov. 10.

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Bundrage, manager Steward part ways

IBF junior middleweight titleholder Cornelius Bundrage on his separation from manager Manny Steward: "It's just time to move on. So I'm putting it out there that I need a new manager, a new promoter, and that I need to be with somebody that's going to help me to get the big fights."

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Lem's latest: De La Hoya says Wilder's ready for the big stage

Oscar De La Hoya on undefeated heavyweight KO artist Deontay Wilder: "It's time to take him to the big stage -- the HBOs and the Showtimes. It's time to unleash Deontay Wilder."

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Canceled Cloud-Pascal call causes concern

A Tuesday conference call promoting the Tavoris Cloud title defense against Jean Pascal was suddenly canceled, leading to speculation that Pascal has suffered an injury.

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Lem's latest: Guerrero brings heat; Golovkin-Proksa 'definite'

Five-belt, three-division titlewinner Robert Guerrero threw out the first pitch prior to Sunday's Oakland A's-New York Yankees' game in advance of Saturday's bout with Selcuk Aydin on Showtime.

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Sept. 29 represents a rebrith of a different sort for E. Rodriguez

Super middleweight contender Edwin Rodriguez has a big fight with Jason Escalera on Sept. 29 -- six years to the day from when his twins, Serena and Edwin Jr., barely survived their premature births.

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Lem's latest: Thompson gets second chance at W. Klitschko

American heavyweight Tony Thompson gets a second shot at Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday night after claiming that a knee hampered his efforts during an 11th-round knockout loss in July of 2008.

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Chavez Jr. aims to end Martinez's 'smack' talk

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: "Sergio Martinez has talked a lot of smack, some real bad stuff about me. Let's see if he backs it up and comes to fight when we get into the ring."

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E. Rodriguez: Lee will beat Chavez Jr.

Sparring partner Edwin Rodriguez believes that Andy Lee will out-box Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in El Paso.

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Lee aiming to KO Chavez, says Steward

Trainer Manny Steward says challenger Andy Lee is looking to score a knockout against WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Pascal to Cloud: No excuses

Tavoris Cloud: "Jean Pascal’s style and my style are perfect for each other. It will be a hell of a fight."

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Cloud-Pascal set for Aug. 11; Stevenson on undercard

Tavoris Cloud: "This fight with Jean Pascal is a bout I'm looking forward to. It’s going to be what I call a 'Release the Kraken' match."

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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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