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Ward welcomes Kessler to US for title bout (AP)
Andre Ward feels he's been an underdog from the moment he was born. Even with his prodigious boxing gifts, his undefeated ring record and that Olympic gold medal, he still firmly believes that nobody gives him a chance. Far too many young people fail ...
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Ward welcomes Kessler to Oakland for title bout (PA SportsTicker)
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
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Pacman does it again on pay-per-view (Yahoo! Sports)
Manny Pacquiao scored another pay-per-view knockout vs. Miguel Cotto. A potential 2010 bout with Floyd Mayweather would likely shatter all records.
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Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view (AP)
Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr. The fight not only made the top 10 of best-selling ...
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Judging shift saves Ward-Kessler title fight (PA SportsTicker)
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
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Judging shift should save Ward-Kessler title fight (AP)
Andre Ward's promoter says the California State Athletic Commission plans to assign a Swedish judge to Ward's fight against Mikkel Kessler on Saturday, likely clearing the way for the WBA to certify it as a title bout. Kessler's camp was unhappy this ...
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Ward's Super chance at breakthrough (Yahoo! Sports)
If you don't yet know Andre Ward, you should be familiar with him after Saturday.
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Kessler camp unhappy with officials for Ward bout (AP)
WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler's camp is unhappy about the assignment of local judges and a California referee to his Super Six tournament bout against Andre Ward in Oakland on Saturday. The WBA might refuse to sanction the bout as a ...
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Arum won't stand in way of dream fight (Yahoo! Sports)
Promoter isn't 100 percent behind the idea (he's still feuding with Floyd), but he knows fans want Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.
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Mailbag: Boxing world still buzzing (Yahoo! Sports)
The boxing world is still abuzz about Pacquiao-Cotto and its fallout.
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Fight not made, but line is (AP)
The fight hasn't been made yet, and may not ever happen. But this city's casinos are already taking bets on who will win if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. ever get into the ring. Pacquiao, coming off his dominating win over Miguel Cotto, ...
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Fight not made, but line is (PA SportsTicker)
By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer
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It's inevitable: Pacquiao and Mayweather will meet (Yahoo! Sports)
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. may not fight soon but you can count on it happening at some point.
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Pacquiao shows greatness in small package (AP)
Manny Pacquiao had a hat perched jauntily on his head, a bandage wrapped neatly around his right ear. His real work done for the night, he was heading down the Las Vegas Strip to sing a few songs with his band. Everyone was invited, but there was a ...
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Philippines celebrate Pacquiao despite disasters (AP)
Filipinos erupted into deafening cheers in bars, gymnasiums and army camps Sunday as Manny Pacquiao -- their boxing hero -- relentlessly pounded Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto to win his seventh title in as many weight classes. Pacquiao took the WBO ...
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Time to rate Pacquiao among all-time greats (Yahoo! Sports)
After another stellar performance, it's safe to rank Manny Pacquiao among boxing's all-time greats.
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Pacquiao-Mayweather match must be made (Yahoo! Sports)
The pieces fell in place. Now Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. must be made.
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Pacquiao's amazing run continues (Yahoo! Sports)
Manny Pacquiao proved without a doubt he is boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter.
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Pacquiao-Cotto scorecards (Yahoo! Sports)
LAS VEGAS – Here's how Yahoo! Sports reporters saw Manny Pacquiao's victory over Miguel Cotto at...
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Pacquiao batters Cotto for TKO win (Yahoo! Sports)
Manny Pacquiao outclassed Miguel Cotto on Saturday night for another big victory.
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Aspiring rabbi wins piece of 154 title (AP)
Yuri Foreman, an aspiring rabbi who mixes religious studies with work in the gym, outpointed Daniel Santos over 12 rounds Saturday night to win a piece of the 154-pound title. Foreman knocked Santos down with a right hand in the final round, but by ...
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Will bigger be better? (Yahoo! Sports)
Miguel Cotto hopes to convert his size advantage into a big win over Manny Pacquiao.
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Pacquiao, Cotto, make weight for fight (PA SportsTicker)
Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 144 pounds, his heaviest ever, while Miguel Cotto came in at the contract limit of 145 pounds for their scheduled 12-round fight.
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Correction: Mike Tyson story (PA SportsTicker)
In a Nov. 12 story about Mike Tyson's arrest at Los Angeles International Airport, The Associated Press misidentified the source of information about details of an encounter between Tyson and a photographer. The statement that the photographer refused ...
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Pacquiao, Cotto prime to hit proving grounds (Yahoo! Sports)
For all the hype leading up to their big showdown, it's what happens in the ring that will have the lasting impression.
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Couture's road winds way to England (Yahoo! Sports)
Both Randy Couture and the UFC have become ingrained in British culture as Couture headlines UFC 105.
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Clinton applauded predicting Pacquiao boxing win (AP)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drew loud applause at a town hall meeting with students Friday in the Philippines by giving the right answer to the most pressing question: Is Manny Pacquiao going to win this weekend? The most popular ...
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Disease can't slow Roach's ascent (Yahoo! Sports)
Freddie Roach is not about to let Parkinson's disease stop his ascent as the world's top boxing trainer.
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Cotto knows he's not star of show (AP)
Miguel Cotto didn't need to be reminded what his role is supposed to be against Manny Pacquiao. Not after signing for half the money Pacquiao is getting paid. Not after having to agree to fight 2 pounds under his normal weight just to get the fight. ...
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Cotto knows he's not the star of show (PA SportsTicker)
Miguel Cotto understands he's not the star of the show when he takes on Manny Pacquiao in a 145-pound fight that could well be the biggest of the year.
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Police: Mike Tyson in scuffle at LA airport (AP)
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and a photographer are being investigated for misdemeanor battery after an airport scuffle that injured the paparazzo, police said Thursday. Tyson and Tony Echeverria, 50, made citizens' arrests of each ...
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Pacman-Cotto will be punch to gut for Arum (Yahoo! Sports)
Bob Arum, the man behind the Hagler-Hearns classic, is not sure he can stomach Pacquiao-Cotto.
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Police say Mike Tyson involved in LAX incident (AP)
Police are investigating an incident involving former boxer Mike Tyson and paparazzi at the Los Angeles International Airport. Airport police spokesman Sgt. Jim Holcomb says the incident happened Wednesday afternoon in Terminal 7. He had no further ...
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In Pacquiao, a fighter like no other (AP)
The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino. Manny Pacquiao had some more promoting to do, some more hands to shake, some more fans to meet. This is ...
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Brutal loss still lingers for Cotto (Yahoo! Sports)
Will Miguel Cotto ever be able to shake off his controversial loss to Antonio Margarito?
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Mailbag: Picking a winner (Yahoo! Sports)
A who's who weighs in on Saturday night's winner.
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Manny Pacquiao, Filipino Superman (Yahoo! Sports)
Recent events in the Philippines have increased Manny Pacquiao's already considerable stature.
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Pavlik to fight Dec. 19 in Ohio hometown (AP)
Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will defend his titles next month against Miguel Espino. Trainer Jack Loew tells The Associated Press that Pavlik (35-1, 31 KOs) signed the contract Monday for a Dec. 19 bout at the Beeghly Center at Youngstown State ...
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Sink or swim for trainer Santiago (Yahoo! Sports)
Saturday night will be trainer Joe Santiago's trial by fire.
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Haye says broken hand no danger to Ruiz defense (AP)
New heavyweight champion David Haye is confident a broken hand won't threaten his title defense against John Ruiz. Haye broke a bone in his right hand early in his decision over Nikolai Valuev on Saturday when he captured the WBA title in Nuremberg, ...
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Dawson beats Johnson again to remain undefeated (AP)
Chad Dawson, fighting in his home state, won an unanimous decision Saturday over an older and slower Glen Johnson to remain undefeated and win the interim WBC light heavyweight title. The 27-year-old Dawson, who vacated his IBF title to fight Johnson ...
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Casamayor and Judah both win in ring returns (AP)
Four-time world champion Joel Casamayor and three-time champ Zab Judah both earned victories in their returns to the ring on Friday night. Casamayor earned a unanimous decision victory over Jason Davis with all three judges scoring the ...
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Oscar-Arum bad blood continues (Yahoo! Sports)
Bob Arum erupted Friday over claims a claim made by Osc
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Dawson weaves way through career maze (Yahoo! Sports)
Chad Dawson wades through his options during a pivotal point in his career.
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Book smart and street smart, Arum at top of boxing (AP)
The most powerful man in boxing is a Harvard-educated tax lawyer and a street-savvy businessman, a Talmudic scholar with a penchant for four-letter expletives. He's been called generous and charming, ruthless and conniving, yet he's universally ...
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Martinez is Pavlik's replacement against Williams (AP)
Paul Williams finally has found an opponent for his next bout, choosing Sergio Martinez to replace injured Kelly Pavlik. Heavyweight Chris Arreola also will fight on the card at the Boardwalk Hall Ballroom in Atlantic City on Dec. 5. Williams spent ...
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Boxing Hall of Famer Lou Filippo dies at 83 (AP)
Lou Filippo, a World Boxing Hall of Famer who judged 85 world champion fights and had small roles in the "Rocky" movies, has died. He was 83. Hall of Fame Treasurer Josie Mejia (JOH'-see me-HEE'-yuh) says Filippo suffered a stroke and died ...
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Book smart and street smart, Arum at top of boxing (AP)
The most powerful man in boxing is a Harvard-educated tax lawyer and a street-savvy businessman, a Talmudic scholar with a penchant for four-letter expletives. He's been called generous and charming, ruthless and conniving, yet he's universally ...
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Gatti's widow awarded $37,500 by Quebec judge (AP)
The widow of late boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been awarded $37,500 to cover legal fees and child care costs. Amanda Rodrigues was seeking $140,000 from the boxer's estate. Superior Court Justice Paul Chaput announced his decision Thursday in ...
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Mailbag: Dawson's homecoming (Yahoo! Sports)
Will a trip home to Connecticut turn Chad Dawson into a draw?
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