Phil Barnett
19 articles · Sportinglife.com (UK)
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‘If lose against Klitschko, I’m a fraud’ says Tyson Fury
TYSON FURY claims he may retire from boxing if he fails to beat world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and is left feeling like "a fraud" on Saturday. The 6ft 9ins fighter challenges…
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KHAN EXPECTING INCREASED SUPPORT
Amir Khan expects to receive multi-national backing when he takes on Marcos Maidana tonight having garnered support in four corners of the globe. The Los Angeles-based Briton defends his WBA light-welterweight title…
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The big bouts that never happened
Boxing comment: Pacquiao-Mayweather must not fall by the wayside like so many potential clashes of yesteryear The assumption that Floyd Mayweather Jnr v Manny Pacquiao is too big a fight not to…
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BIG FIGHTS MUST HAPPEN
The assumption Floyd Mayweather Jr v Manny Pacquiao is too big a fight not to happen looks increasingly brittle. While neither side will budge over the row that threatens to scupper the…
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BOXING’S “VERSATILE” STARS
Joe Calzaghe has revealed his ambitions to expand his growing CV by heading for Hollywood. The former undisputed super-middleweight world champion starred in Strictly Come Dancing after hanging up his gloves in…
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Meet the man to rival Pacquiao
Boxing comment: Venezuelan boxer and Chavez fan Edwin Valero is arguably more exciting than the Filipino star Anyone still sulking about the collapse of Manny Pacquiao's blockbuster clash with Floyd Mayweather Jnr…
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PACQUIAO-VALERO WOULD BE MUST-SEE
Anyone still sulking about the collapse of Manny Pacquiao's blockbuster clash with Floyd Mayweather might just be about to perk up. The possibility of a scrap between Pacquiao and Edwin Valero will…
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NO AGREEMENT OVER BIG FIGHT
The mediator charged with salvaging the lucrative showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao admitted tonight the rival teams have failed to reach an agreement. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum announced last…
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PACQUIAO FACES DEFINING FIGHT
On November 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao will cement his legacy as one of the sport's greats. Win or lose against Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, the Filipino southpaw…
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HATTON BIDING HIS TIME
Ricky Hatton has admitted he is likely to continue fighting but will not return to the ring until he feels "that fire in the belly" again. The Mancunian former two-weight world champion,…
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WARREN FIRES WARNING TO HATTON
Promoter Frank Warren has strongly urged Ricky Hatton to retire rather than risk his long-term health by fighting Amir Khan - but admits he would happily pit his young champion against the…
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KHAN THANKS PACQUIAO
Amir Khan hails Manny Pacquiao as the inspiration behind his brilliant win against Marco Antonio Barrera and admits he would "love" to return the favour by helping his training partner beat Ricky…
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AWESOME KHAN CUTS THE MUSTARD
Amir Khan took a huge step towards a world title shot with an excellent fifth-round technical decision win over bloodied legend Marco Antonio Barrera. Khan, 22, was back at Manchester's MEN Arena…
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HATTON’S PACQUIAO FIGHT CONFIRMED
Ricky Hatton has finally secured his second shot at becoming the world's best pound-for-pound fighter after his Las Vegas showdown with Manny Pacquiao was confirmed. The Mancunian, currently the world's top light-welterweight,…
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HATTON CAMP STAND FIRM
Ricky Hatton's lawyer has warned he will take legal action against Manny Pacquiao if the Filipino fighter reneges on a verbal contract to split the proceeds of their projected fight 50-50. After…
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PACMAN TOP OF THE CHARTS
Manny Pacquiao has done more for boxing in recent years than several other 'world' champions combined. The Filipino buzzsaw has risen briskly through the weight divisions with a succession of thrilling, meaningful…
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PACQUIAO PACKS POLITICAL PUNCH
So politicised is the world of modern boxing, Manny Pacquiao has decided to have a crack at public office for real. The explosive, universally-recognised super-featherweight world champion takes on unbeaten Mexican Jorge…
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‘Old’ Barrera returns for title tilt
Mexico's Marco Antonio Barrera will revert back to his explosive style for tonight's WBC super-featherweight title defence against his compatriot Juan Manuel M?rquez. The pair meet in Las Vegas in an intriguing,…
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BARRERA PREPARED TO ATTACK
Marco Antonio Barrera will revert to his old explosive style for Saturday's WBC super-featherweight title defence against fellow Mexico City native Juan Manuel Marquez. The pair meet in Las Vegas in an…
