Chris LaBate
43 articles · BoxingScene.com
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Mega-security planned for Mayweather-Pacquiao mega-fight weekend
By Chris LaBate
It?s not the biggest Las Vegas valley event of the year, and only a select few thousand will be watching in person. But in anticipation for Saturday?s mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr.…
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Arum’s Mayweather-Pacquiao Deal May Block Golden Boy
By Chris LaBate
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum is currently negotiating with at least two investment groups who are interested in staging a welterweight mega-unification between champions Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. According to…
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Bradley’s List: Pacquiao First, Mayweather, Khan, Maidana
By Chris LaBate
WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is expected to return in early 2012. The undefeated champion is spending time with his family after recently making his debut under the Top Rank promotional…
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Pacquiao-Marquez in Play For April or June, Schaefer Livid
By Chris LaBate
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38KOs) has advised his promoter, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, that he wants an immediate fourth meeting with Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39KOs). Last Saturday night…
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Arum: Mayweather Driven Crazy When Pacquiao Fights
By Chris LaBate
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who promotes Manny Pacquiao, is not paying any attention to any of the recent press clippings which indicate Floyd Mayweather's desire to face Arum's prize boxer. Mayweather's…
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Pacquiao: If Sergio Martinez Can Make 147, I’ll Fight Him
By Chris LaBate
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is not interested in moving up to a higher weight division. The WBC Diamond champion at middleweight, Sergio Martinez, has been chasing a possible fight with Pacquiao.…
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Pacquiao: I Can’t Force Mayweather Jr. To Fight Me
By Chris LaBate
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is still very interested in facing Floyd Mayweather Jr., who captured the WBC title with a fourth round knockout of Victor Ortiz in September. Pacquiao defends his…
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Roach’s Plan: Pacquiao Won’t Try To KO Marquez Early
By Chris LaBate
Trainer Freddie Roach has revamped Manny Pacquiao's strategy for his upcoming defense of the WBO welterweight crown. On November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquaio will face Juan Manuel…
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Mayweather Talks Pacquiao, Ortiz, Merchant, De La Hoya
By Chris LaBate
WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. recently sat down with DJ. Whoo Kid for an exclusive interview, and discussed several subjects - including the fourth round knockout over Victor Ortiz, a possible…
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Khan Backs Casamayor: I Hope He Knocks Bradley Out!
By Chris LaBate
IBF/WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan has gone from taking shots at Joel Casamayor (38-5-1, 22 KOs), to supporting the boxer on all accounts. After Khan became critical of Casamayor being selected…
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Top Rank Have Big Plans Ahead For Timothy Bradley
By Chris LaBate
Top Rank's President, Todd duBoef, spoke to The Desert Sun paper and explained that his company has big plans ahead for uneabten WBO 140-pound champion Timothy Bradley (27-0). He debuts for Top…
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Tim Bradley Signs With Top Rank, Set For Pacquiao Bill
By Chris LaBate
WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has signed a promotional agreement with Top Rank, and plans to make his next ring appearance on the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez undercard on November 12…
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Roach: Mayweather Will Regret Not Facing Pacquiao
By Chris LaBate
Trainer Freddie Roach feels its a big mistake if Floyd Mayweather Jr. avoids a potential mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao. Roach and Pacquiao are starting their camp in the Philippines, training for the…
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Victor Ortiz Shreds Floyd: Old Man Mayweather is Done!
By Chris LaBate
WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22KOs) has promised to punish Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25KOs) on September 17th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Ortiz vowed "he's done." It will…
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UFC’s Ferrtitta: We Won’t Directly Compete With Pacquiao
By Chris LaBate
Contrary to several reports, the UFC's first event on FOX will not directly compete with Manny Pacquiao's scheduled pay-per-view trilogy clash with Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12 at the MGM Grand…
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Khan Blasts Mayweather Jr., Calls Tim Bradley a P*ssy
By Chris LaBate
WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Amir Khan has come back firing at Floyd Mayweather Jr., who recently questioned the British star's drawing power and ability to sell tickets in the United States. After…
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Bradley: Forget Khan, I Want Pacquiao and Mayweather
By Chris LaBate
WBO/WBC junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has no immediate urge to fight WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan. Bradley, currently involved in a legal dispute with his former promoters Gary Shaw and Thompson Boxing,…
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Brian Viloria Unseats Pingo Miranda: A War in Hawaii
By Chris LaBate
Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii - In another fight of the year candidate, Brian Viloria (29-3, 16KOs) captured the WBO flyweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Julio Cesar "Pingo" Miranda…
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Rios: If Arum Thinks I Can Fight Pacquiao, I’ll Be Ready
By Chris LaBate
WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios (28-0-1, 21 KOs) is very excited after hearing the recent comments from Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, regarding possible future fight with pound-for-pound superstar Manny Pacquiao. Rios…
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Mayweather Rips Pacquiao: Praised For My Leftovers
By Chris LaBate
Floyd Mayweather Jr. doesn't believe the boxing public is giving him a fair shake when it comes to Manny Pacquiao. Speaking to BoxingScene.com's Luis Sandoval, Mayweather said the boxing critics attack his…