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WHO MADE MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO FIGHT HAPPEN?
By Reni M. Valenzuela, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015

Open your eyes. How relieving that the elusive fight will at last come true, but how disturbing that the pound-for-pound “lord” is being canonized by toxic opinions as a consequence. Contrary to what idolaters insist, Floyd   Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Sr: “Manny Pacquiao is gonna bring his ass to the ring and get it whooped, real bad!”
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Transcribed by Michael Readman) Boxing trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr. has the biggest test of his ability coming up, as he will be preparing his son for eight division world champion, Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao, in a fight that will take place on May 2nd. Senior has been asked for years about a potentia  Read Full Story >>>
Is Cotto Now Out In The Cold? Maybe, Maybe Not
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Now that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to face each other on May 2nd, and Saul Alvarez has signed on to fight James Kirkland the following weekend, WBC lineal middleweight champ Miguel Cotto 39-4 (32) is out in the cold, left with the worst possible opponent option—cough, Golovkin,  Read Full Story >>>
Bob Arum Talks Mayweather/Pacquiao: $100,000 Seats, 4-5 Million PPV Buys
By Timothy Bartolini, Tha Boxing Voice, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Bob Arum was interviewed on tonight’s ESPN Friday Night Fights telecast and predicted some pretty staggering numbers for the upcoming Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. “Staggering” may even be an understatement. As someone that has been expecting huge numbers for this fight, every number th  Read Full Story >>>
Oscar De La Hoya looking forward to Mayweather-Pacquiao
By Andrew L. John, The Desert Sun, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
It seems that everybody in the boxing industry has an opinion on what is being billed as the biggest fight ever, between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. But few of those opinions carry as much weight as Oscar De La Hoya’s. The Olympic gold medalist   Read Full Story >>>
Cautious Pacquiao unafraid of risks in playing in PBA ahead of big fight
By Mark Giongco, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao knows there is a risk of him having an injury playing basketball that could prevent his May 2 super fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. from pushing through. Pacquiao though, said he is not afraid of getting hurt while on the court. “Hindi naman (Not really  Read Full Story >>>
How prime-time TV will help boxing’s new stars
By George Willis, New York Post, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Unbeaten welterweight Keith Thurman needed YouTube to learn about what some describe as boxing’s Golden Era. That’s when fighters from Muhammad Ali to Sugar Ray Leonard were consistently featured on network television and became the biggest stars in all of sports. “I’m 26 years old and was born a  Read Full Story >>>
L’Affaire Pacquiao: Dissecting the Cross-Cultural Beef Between Daniel Orton and the Filipino Champ
By Rafe Bartholomew, Grantland, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Start with the obvious: Was Daniel Orton, formerly of the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Philadelphia 76ers, kicked out of the Philippine Basketball Association for insulting Manny Pacquiao? That’s what the international press concluded earlier this week, when an Agence-France Presse s  Read Full Story >>>
SONSONA SPARS WITH SHANE MOSLEY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015

“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona has sparred four rounds with former world champion Sugar Shane Mosley at his Big Bear training camp in California. In a conversation with his manager Dr. Rajan Yraola, Sonsona who has been   Read Full Story >>>
Tickets for Matthysse - Provodnikov Selling-Out!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015

Some seats still remain for April 18 fight Philadelphia (Feb. 27) -- First day tickets sales for the April 18 showdown between former World Champions Lucas "La Maquina" Matthysse and "The Siberian Rocky" Ruslan   Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather vs Pacquiao prediction: Why Manny faces an uphill battle
By Christopher Wirsing, Fight Saga, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Now that the biggest fight in history has been made, fans and experts can start the fun and exciting part of hyping the event via articles, conversations and chat rooms, and debating possible outcomes. Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao - Who do you think will win May 2nd? Trainers In the pa  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao vs Mayweather Fight 2015 Preview, Analysis: Floyd Big Favorite But Pacman Has Style and Speed to Beat Him
By Mercy Soriano, Christian Times, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Boxing experts, analysts, and almost everyone have started weighing in on who will most likely win what promises to be "The Fight of the Century" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Initial analyses point to a win by Pacquiao  Read Full Story >>>
Roger Mayweather Let The Games Begin: “He [Mayweather] gon’ get rid of Pacquiao. Pacquiao can’t do shit with my nephew.”
By James Allen, Tha Boxing Voice, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Let the Gaaaaaaames begin. As soon as Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather(47-0, 26KO’s) vs Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao(57-5-2, 38KO’s) was officially announced, the time between then and their May 2nd date at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada was guaranteed to be filled with every imaginable titbit of information  Read Full Story >>>
Dougie’s Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
MAYWEATHER WINS EASY Okay, it’s a foregone conclusion that Floyd f___s Pac up. The supposed mega-event created by the media will be another boring boxing exhibition by Maywether. He is the best at what he does, limit the action, sharp shoot. Pac cannot beat him and it will be just like most Maywe  Read Full Story >>>
Ex-UFC Star Kenny Florian -- Boxing Is Finished ... After Floyd/Manny Mega-Fight
TMZ.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Ex-UFC fighter Kenny Florian says boxing's days are numbered ... and the number is 64 ... 'cause that's how many days are left until the Mayweather/Pacquiao showdown, which Florian tells TMZ Sports is the sport's last hurrah. Florian -- who was a UFC badass from '05 to '12 -- was out at The Grov  Read Full Story >>>
Keidel: Boxing Needs Mayweather-Pacquiao Bout
By Jason Keidel, CBS Sports, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
In case you’ve been comatose the last week, a boxing match was announced last Friday. The tectonic bout, pitting Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao – or at least the possibility of it – has been the San Andreas Fault of the sweet science. It has felt like the entire sport has hung on every w  Read Full Story >>>
Matthew Aguilar: How big is Mayweather-Pacquiao fight? Check the list
By Matthew Aguilar, El Paso Times, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
After more than five years of lawsuits, countersuits, PED accusations, defamation rulings, YouTube insults and negotiations, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will finally meet for the welterweight championship of the world May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Some are calling it th  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao to spar Sims, Ellis for Mayweather fight
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines - Two unbeaten fighters have been tabbed by trainer Freddie Roach to help Manny Pacquiao prepare for his May 2 super-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Welterweight Rashidi Ellis (13-0, 10 knockouts) of Lynn, Massachusetts and lightweight Kennet  Read Full Story >>>
Peñalosa sees Pacquiao kayo win
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao by stoppage. That’s the bold prediction blurted out by two-time world division champion Gerry Peñalosa yesterday as to the outcome of Pacquiao’s megabuck bout with Floyd Mayweather on May 2 (May 3 in Manila) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. “I see Mayweather being   Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather-Pacquiao Without Larry Merchant, Is Like Michael Buffer Not Announcing
By Mario Mungia, Tha Boxing Voice, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Unlike the “hipster boxing world” that proclaims its love for “true fight fan’s fights” and publically denounces the idea of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao as a commercially saturated farce, I can and do freely admit I am excited about the May 2nd date and will be watching live on HBO/ShowT  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather Brings Back Garcia For Pacquiao Bout
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Mexican cutman Rafael Garcia, who was responsible for wrapping Floyd Mayweather's hands for the last 15 years, was told to report to Mayweather camp on Monday. The pound-for-pound king will begin his training camp for the May 2nd welterweight super-fight with Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las V  Read Full Story >>>
Thai fighters have played bit-part roles in history between rivals
By Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Bangkok Post, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
American Mayweather is unbeaten in his professional career with a 47-0 record. His last defeat was at the 1996 Olympics on home soil when he was a young 19-year-old amateur. Mayweather was a favourite in the featherweight class in Atlanta but lost 10-9 to Bulgaria’s Serafim Todorov in the semi  Read Full Story >>>
Team Crawford Cool With WBO's Plan of 4-18 Winner Fighting Algieri
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
The WBO 140 pound crown will be up for grabs when Terence Crawford and Thomas Dulorme clash for it, site TBD--we are hearing Texas is in the top spot as platform--and you can check out the scrap on HBO. The winner off that Nebraska vs. Puerto Rico tangle must face off with Chris Algieri, we learn  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao records his own entrance song ahead of $250 million showdown with Floyd Mayweather
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Manny Pacquiao has recorded his own entrance song ahead of the $250 million showdown with Floyd Mayweather on May 2 in Las Vegas. On Thursday the Filipino fighter recorded a song 'Lalaban Ako Para sa Pilipino' (I Am Going to Fight for Filipinos) which was written by composer, and frequent songw  Read Full Story >>>
Keith Thurman thinks he can make prime-time boxing cool
The Bohol Chronicle, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Unbeaten welterweight Keith Thurman needed YouTube to find out about what some describe as boxing’s Golden Era in the 1970s and 1980s. That is when fighters from Muhammad Ali to Sugar Ray Leonard were consistently featured on network tv and became the biggest... Unbeaten welterweight Keith Thurma  Read Full Story >>>
STEVENSON vs BIKA LIVE ON CBS APRIL 4
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015

ADONIS STEVENSON VS. SAKIO BIKA TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, APRIL 4 IN FIRST PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON CBS EVENT LIVE FROM THE PEPSI COLISEUM IN QUEBEC CITY Live on CBS at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT MONTREAL (Feb. 27, 2015)  Read Full Story >>>
GOMEZ vs KAMEGAI HEADLINES GOLDEN BOY LIVE ON MARCH 20
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
MEXICO'S FORMER WORLD TITLE CONTENDER ALFONSO GOMEZ HEADLINES MARCH 20 GOLDEN BOY LIVE! EVENT AGAINST JAPANESE BREAKOUT STAR YOSHIHIRO KAMEGAI AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO, INDIO, CA LIVE TELECAST ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES Tickets Go On Sale Today! LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27) - Golden B  Read Full Story >>>
Pacman skips workout; Gerry sees knockout
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao got stuck in traffic yesterday afternoon and missed his scheduled workout at the MP Tower Gym in Sampaloc, Manila. Members of the press, both foreign and local, waited at the gym for over two hours until they received word that Pacquiao wasn’t coming. Telev  Read Full Story >>>
ALEX ARIZA TALKS MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO: "THE OPPONENT THAT WE HAVE NOW...I'VE BEEN IN HARDER FIGHTS"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
"You know, if you talk to the trainers and fighters who know this sport, there's a reason why they're all picking Floyd to win. For me, the guy that I trained five years ago, the guy that was walking through walls and that was literally breaking bones with shots and comatizing people with single sho  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be too good for Manny Pacquiao on May 2
By Robert Morales, L.A. Daily News, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
The world of Twitter was overloaded Feb. 20 when it became known the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao was a done deal. One particular tweet was thought-provoking. It came from actor Freddie Prinze Jr., who tweeted, “i already saw grudge match. #AARPFight.” Hyperbole? Sure. Bu  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao – Hopefully More Exciting Than Teddy Atlas
By DMarco Farr, 101sports.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
How’d you receive the news that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao were finally throwing down? It came to me via boxing analyst Teddy Atlas, who showed only slightly more life in delivering the news than the title character of Weekend at Bernie’s. Atlas was moderating an otherwise uneventful  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao, cheerleading: the price of democracy
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
This week, small sober celebrations were held commemorating the People Power revolution of 1986. It appears that great numbers of people were either unwilling or unable to celebrate, primarily because it was a working holiday and millions spent their day fuming in gridlock. Also, the headlines for t  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao records entrance song for fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr
By Bryan Armen Graham, The Guardian, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Manny Pacquiao is leaving no detail unattended as he prepares for his showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr in Las Vegas. On Thursday, the Filipino puncher recorded a song that will be played while he walks to the ring on 2 May at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, GMA News reported. Lalaban Ako Para sa   Read Full Story >>>
Blood is thicker than water for heavyweight Tyson Fury ahead of his Christian Hammer fight on Saturday
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
Family. Blood is thicker than water, as we have heard so many times. It is played out in every corner of humanity day after day, for good, bad, or worse. But in sporting terms, it is nowhere more visible, or emotional, than in fight sports. Tyson Fury was joined at the 02 Arena press conference  Read Full Story >>>
Crawford-Dulorme for WBO title at 140; Algieri gets next
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015
The April 18 bout between lightweight champion Terence Crawford and junior-welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme will be for the vacant World Boxing Organization title at 140 pounds, according to a tweet from Jose R. Izquierdo II, the WBO’s general secretary. The winner must face Chris Algieri ne  Read Full Story >>>
BIG PRESS CONFERENCE TO LAUNCH BLOCKBUSTER ‘PINOY PRIDE 30’ FIGHT CARD
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Feb 2015

A big press conference will be hosted by ALA Promotions and their partners, the giant broadcast network ABS-CBN to launch the blockbuster “Pinoy Pride 30” fight card titled ‘D DAY’ on Monday at 12:00 noon at the Glor  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather faces the music
By Skip Bayless, ESPN.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
My view is that Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally couldn't win. Damned if he did or didn't. He could keep running, retire undefeated and live with the shame of THIS GLARING ASTERISK: Never Fought Manny Pacquiao. Or he could be dared and goaded and mocked into facing his greatest fear: 47-1. Prid  Read Full Story >>>
FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO BEGIN TRAINING CAMP FOR MANNY PACQUIAO NEXT WEEK
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Once again, it's time for the hard work and dedication to begin. FightHype.com has been informed that pound-for-pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather will begin training camp on Monday, March 2, for his highly-anticipated mega-fight with 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao on May 2 at the MGM Gra  Read Full Story >>>
Will Mayweather-Pacquiao Turn MGM Resorts' Luck? - Analyst Blog
Nasdaq, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
MGM Resorts International ( MGM ) is pinning its hopes on possibly the most awaited boxing bout of this generation. Last week, boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally sealed a deal for a match on May 2 in Las Vegas' MGM Grand and the record demand for tickets has resulted in exorbitantly   Read Full Story >>>
Sampson Boxing Renews Co-Promotional Agreement with Super Bantamweight Slugger Hugo 'Cuatito' Ruiz
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing and Oswaldo Kuchle of Promociones Del Pueblo proudly announce the renewal of former interim WBA World bantamweight and current WBC #2-rated super bantamweight contender, Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz (35-2, 31 KOs) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico's co-promotional contract.   Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- Cavs heating up at the right time
By Alex Boytan, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015

CLEVELAND -- After starting the season at 1-3 and losing four straight last November 17 to 22, the Cleveland Cavaliers hardly looked like a playoffs team, let alone a championship contender. Things only got worse from there afte  Read Full Story >>>
NBA -- LeBron's 42 powers Cavs past Warriors
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015

CHICAGO -- In what was potentially an NBA Finals showdown, the Cleveland Cavaliers handled the explosive Golden State Warriors, 110-99, on Thursday night at the Quicken Loans Arena. LeBron James notched a season-high   Read Full Story >>>
Op-Ed: Why first six rounds are critical for Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Manny Pacquiao's first six rounds of his 12-round fight against Floyd Mayweather on May 2 could either lead to his first knock out win in six years or his sixth loss in his 20-year pro career. Earlier, Pacquiao has made known his plan to use his own version of speed and power as he hopes to land  Read Full Story >>>
Mosley Picks Mayweather Over Pacquiao, Challenges Juan Manuel Marquez
By Dennis Cruz, Boxing Buzz, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
With about three months to go before the May 2 Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao mega-fight, qualified experts are being sought out from all over the sporting world to offer their predictions. Few of these experts, though, are more qualified than former three-division world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosl  Read Full Story >>>
Mendoza: For Pacquiao and Floyd just Fight One
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
AGAIN, not to brag but I knew it would happen. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are going to fight as this was, like or not, written in the stars. No one can ever stop it from happening, not even Mayweather. Mayweather had tried his best to stop it—but only for show. In truth, he just merel  Read Full Story >>>
Guerrero: Beating Thurman Puts Me Back in The Mix
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Former four-division champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (32-2) is 100% focused on his March 7th showdown against Keith Thurman (24-0). With that being said, it is hard not to look ahead at so many intriguing match ups that may lie ahead for the 31-year-old should he emerge victorious. "I know  Read Full Story >>>
Ruslan Provodnikov: “Manny Pacquiao is a little bit older, and maybe not as hungry, but I think he still has the speed and agility”
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Former WBO welterweight champion, Ruslan Provodnikov is looking to have a big 2015 and he is getting the year started with a highly anticipated match against Lucas Matthysse. I had a chance to speak with Provodnikov during the 230th edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio to get his thoughts on his u  Read Full Story >>>
Ricky Hatton “Mayweather’s not quite looked the force he was”
By Timothy Bartolini, Tha Boxing Voice, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Former champion Ricky Hatton sat down for an extended interview with Kugan Cassius for iFL TV. In it, he discussed his thoughts on the upcoming super-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Having been in the ring with both, one would expect Hatton’s familiarity with the fighters to ru  Read Full Story >>>
Kenneth Sims Jr. ‘Sparring with Manny Pacquiao and being a part of the biggest event in boxing history will be a great experience’
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Earlier today, budding lightweight prospect Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 KO’s) confirmed an earlier report from Dan Rafael that he will be sparring with Manny Pacquiao ahead of the Filipino superstar’s pay per view clash with Floyd Mayweather on May 2. “Just got the best call ever,” Sims stated on Fa  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather's ego is greater than his record
By Ron Shillingford, CayCompass.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Floyd “Money” Mayweather has for years insisted he is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, insisting he is the most gifted pugilist since Sugar Ray Leonard, no less. Although Mayweather is unbeaten in 47 bouts and is clearly better than all peers and firm favorite to outpoint Manny Pac  Read Full Story >>>
An open letter to Floyd Mayweather
Rivals Sports Network, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
MANILA — Just to let you know, I hate open letters. I hate opening a post with the words “Dear so-and-so.” But here goes. Dear Floyd, If you think that by agreeing to the Super Fight that will put you opposite eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will put to rest all the talk about the du  Read Full Story >>>
‘Fitting tribute?’ Pimentel eyes special tax incentive for Pacquiao
By Maila Ager, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines–To inspire Manny Pacquiao in his megafight with American Floyd Mayweather Jr., a senator will file a bill, granting the Filipino world champion a “special tax exemption.” “Manny being a Filipino promotes the Philippines,” Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said in a statem  Read Full Story >>>
BIR’s Henares warns Pacquiao ahead of Mayweather bout
By Bong Lozada, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines—Another match, another warning. Even before his fight against rival Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao was immediately on the other end of a sucker punch. It was, again, Commissioner Kim Henares of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warning Pacquiao to report his earnin  Read Full Story >>>
Zou Shiming: "Expect Me To Be a Champion"
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015

CHINA'S ZOU SHIMING IS READY FOR HIS WORLD FLYWEIGHT TITLE SHOT! HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (February 26, 2015) -- Despite having only six professional fights under his belt, ZOU SHIMIING, the two-time Chinese Olympic gold medalist and th  Read Full Story >>>
Marquez Warns Pacquiao To Avoid Jose Luis Castillo Fate
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Former four division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez has advised his former foe, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, to do everything in his power to avoid the possibility of allowing the unification with WBC/WBA champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. to go to the scorecards. The fight is taking pla  Read Full Story >>>
Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse fight close to sold out
By Michael Woods, RingTV.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
The announcement of the Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse fight on Wednesday didn’t exactly BREAK Twitter, but the buzz was definitely astir on the net, and if it didn’t quite bump #MayweatherPacquiao from trending completely, it did steal a bit of momentum from that “Super Bowl of boxing” bout.   Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao vs Mayweather 2015 Fight Predictions: UFC 184 Ronda Rousey Rooting For Manny Pacquiao, Why?
Realty Today, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
More and more people are weighing in on the confirmed Manny Pacquiao- Floyd Mayweather Jr. superfight happening on May 2. Even with a big fight against Cat Zingano on Saturday for UFC 184, the skilled female MMA fighter is rooting for the Filipino boxer, reports The Washington Post. "Pacquiao'  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao arriving early to train
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Manny Pacquiao is already doing some light training in the Philippines in preparation for his mega pay-per-view showdown with fellow welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but the excitement and hoopla in Pacquiao's home country over the long-awaited fight  Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO: NO COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR MY CLOSE FRIENDS
By Aquiles Z. Zonio, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015

MANILA – Vice President Jejomar Binay invited world eight-division boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao to a private lunch on Thursday at the Coconut Palace here. Also present during the meeting was Unit  Read Full Story >>>
Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight and Heavyweight semifinals to be held on Friday, April 10 at the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Bethlehem, PA (February 26, 2015)--On Friday night, April 10th, a special night of boxing will commence from the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA, as the Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight & Heavyweight semifinals will take place on the same evening. The show is promoted by Arthur Pelullo's Banner  Read Full Story >>>
UNDEFEATED PROSPECT JOSEPH DIAZ JR. TAKES ON NEW OPPONENT JUAN LUIS HERNANDEZ IN THE PREMIERE OF SOLD-OUT LA FIGHT CLUB, MARCH 6
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
UNDEFEATED PROSPECT JOSEPH "JO JO" DIAZ Jr. TAKES ON NEW OPPONENT, JUAN LUIS HERNANDEZ IN MAIN EVENT plus full card announced FOR SOLd-OUT LA FIGHT CLUB premiere ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6 LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES From THE BELASCO THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES (Feb. 26) - Gold  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao hits brakes in training
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines—His body was ready for some more work Thursday, but Manny Pacquiao’s mind took over. He has to slow down a bit and maintain his pace. After a spirited mitts session and abbreviated training routine, Pacquiao normally would ask for extra time and more rounds. He was set   Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Part One
By Ted Sares, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
“You have“to fight him [Mayweather} dirty; he’s just too good…” — Mike Tyson “Pacquiao will definitely win.” — Nacho Beristein In my view, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s aura of invincibility was somewhat depleted after the first Maidana fight while Manny Pacquiao’s gravitas remained very much intact,  Read Full Story >>>
Does Floyd’s Victory in the Negotiations Give him an Edge before the 1st Round, Merchant Weighs In
By Mario Mungia, Tha Boxing Voice, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
The debate between who will win between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is as intense as ever before, and the argument will only gain more steam as the fight gets closer. Most insiders assume Mayweather is a lock to win the fight while maintaining the idea that Pacquiao at least packs eno  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather gets knocked out by Manny Pacquiao…in stop motion video
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
In a recent media day press conference at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym, the 54 year old Hall of Fame trainer stated to the press in attendance that his super star fighter, Manny Pacquiao, still possesses the speed, power, and ring intelligence to stop his May 2nd opponent, Floyd Mayweather Jr., with  Read Full Story >>>
Why 'The Fight of the Century' had to happen
By Luke Dunn, The News Hub, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Ringside tickets will cost up to £100,000 each; pay-per-view will cost US viewers $89.95 minimum, and television bidding is set to start at £6 million. No wonder he’s called Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather. Billed as 'The Fight of the Century’, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao has been almost six y  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to fight for proposed redesigned title belt made of emeralds and platinum
By Marissa Payne, Washington Post, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Along with a guaranteed multimillion-dollar prize purse that comes with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally agreeing to fight each other on May 2, the winner will also get a shiny new belt, according to World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman. “For this special recognition I woul  Read Full Story >>>
Cotto: No organization owns my career
FightNews.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto says he will not be pressured into a fight. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman stated this week that “Miguel Cotto may have a voluntary defense. He can choose his opponent, but the winner will have to face Golovkin.” However Cotto told elnuevodia.com. “No orga  Read Full Story >>>
Frank Warren column: As long as he avoids Hammer blow, Tyson Fury is ready for world title shot against Klitschko or Wilder
By Frank Warren, The Independent, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
It is 15 years since Britain last staged a credible world heavyweight title fight – let’s pass on the David Haye-Audley Harrison farce in 2010 – but this summer Tyson Fury will make a worthy challenge for the crown on home territory. The big man from Manchester is set to face either Wladimir Kli  Read Full Story >>>
Breland: On the Mark
By Gordon Marino, Boxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
“Deontay still tends to overthrow his punches — make them too wide — and this puts him off balance. We are working on that…” Yesterday, I caught up with Mark Breland, the trainer of WBC heavyweight king, Deontay Wilder (33-0, 32 KOs). Always generous with his time and insights, Breland revisi  Read Full Story >>>
Underdog Manny Pacquiao has the power to shock Floyd Mayweather - just ask Ricky Hatton
By Joe Gallagher, Manchester Evening News, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
It’s not often Manny Pacquiao steps into ring as the underdog - and even if most boxing experts will make Floyd Mayweather the favourite for their epic showdown, you can never rule out the Pacman. Just ask Ricky Hatton about the Filipino’s ferocious punching power. The Hitman lasted 10 rounds   Read Full Story >>>
The most epic fights in boxing history
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Whether they feature the biggest names in their primes or immense historical impact, there are a few fights that have risen above all the rest to be considered the most significant of all time. Here is a look at those bouts in chronological order. All records are at the time of fight. Floyd Maywe  Read Full Story >>>
Champ undergoes light training: Manny expects best from Floyd
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
MANILA, Philippines - Aware that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be coming in at his best, Manny Pacquiao is leaving nothing to chance, shuttling from basketball gym to the boxing ring, chasing the kind of form that would approximate his rival’s come May 2 in Las Vegas. “Wala pa sa kalahati yun (That’s  Read Full Story >>>
MP sees a different Floyd
By Nick Giongco, Tempo, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
‘He won’t underestimate me the way he did Maidana Manny Pacquiao believes that Floyd Mayweather won’t make the mistake of underestimating him the way the US fighter did when he faced the rugged Argentine puncher Marcos Maidana last year. Mayweather encountered rough sailing when he met Maidana  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao to fly to US Feb. 28 to start training
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Manny Pacquiao will leave for the United States tomorrow, February 28, instead of March 8, which is the original departure plan of his camp. Pacquiao aims to begin his training early with Freddie Roach at the Wildcard gym in Los Angeles, California for his mega fight against unbeaten American Floyd   Read Full Story >>>
Details Emerge On Mayweather-Pacquiao Bout
Boxing Insider, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
You know the Mayweather-Pacquiao bout has been set for May 2nd. What you may not know are all of the details. Below you will find the ins and outs of the biggest fight since Ali first met Frazier back in ’71. For starters the bout will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Forget  Read Full Story >>>
Money on Mayweather
By Lloyd Carroll, Queens Chronicle, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
The world can rejoice now that Floyd Mayweather has agreed to fight Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2. Since Pacquiao already has some losses on his record, it’s crucial to the boxing and pay-per-view industries that Mayweather stay undefeated at all costs for now at least. My guess is that Pa  Read Full Story >>>
Better Not Diss Pacquiao’s Hoops
By George Thomas Clark , Boxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Manny is not merely a national deity and congressman — he owns a pro basketball team, Kia Carnival… For two decades Manny Pacquiao has excelled in a sport requiring mental and physical toughness, and when not punishing opponents in the ring he loves to relax playing basketball. He’s played th  Read Full Story >>>
Ronda Rousey is rooting for Manny Pacquiao against Floyd Mayweather
By Mike Foss, USA Today, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Ronda Rousey is in the last days of her preparation for her UFC 184 fight against Cat Zingano. Both fighters are putting their undefeated records on the line, but there’s an added incentive for Rousey. Mayweather-Pacquiao tickets. “I really want to go so bad,” Rousey told TMZ. “I gotta go beat  Read Full Story >>>
‘Cotto sitting on his 160lb title, Cotto-Golovkin needs to happen’
By Jerrell Jasper, 8countnews, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
In my debut article for 8 Count News, I want to talk about lineal middleweight champion Miguel Cotto and whether or not he's holding the middleweight title hostage. In my opinion, he is. This is not a knock on Cotto, but that's the truth he last fought in June of last year where he defeated then mid  Read Full Story >>>
Khan-Brook Negotiations Have Begun, Says Hearn
By Edward Chaykovsky, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2015
According to promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport, who promotes IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook, negotiations have begun for a summer showdown with domestic rival Amir Khan. The became more likely after Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao was finalized last week, with Khan being the odd   Read Full Story >>>
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Finally Pacquiao-Mayweather, Phoenix Showcase, Results, News & Notes
By Don Smith, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2015

Finally, it is official, Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2) and Floyd Mayweather (47-0) will meet on May 2 in a Las Vegas boxing ring (MGM Grand Hotel) after years of back and forth accusatory remarks. Most boxing pundits think both  Read Full Story >>>
LUCAS MATTHYSSE VS. RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV TICKETS ON SALE TODAY, THURSDAY, FEB. 26 AT 10 AM ET
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Tickets Start at $25! LOS ANGELES (Feb. 26) - Tickets for sure-fire 'Fight of the Year' candidate between former world champions Lucas "La Maquina" Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov will go on sale today, Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10:00 a.m. ET. In the main event, two of boxing's hardest puncher wil  Read Full Story >>>
Hawn, Felix highlight main card of CES MMA XXVIII
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2015

RHODE ISLAND NATIVE Luis Felix will make his third consecutive AXS TV appearance on Friday, March 13th, 2015 when he stars on the main card of "CES MMA XXVIII" in a three-round lightweight bout against Rich Patishnock of Pennsylvani  Read Full Story >>>
Biting Back: Wait nearly over for clash of the Titans
By Michael McCarthy , Belfast Telegraph, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
So, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is finally on. The two biggest stars in boxing have made us wait — too long — for the biggest fight in a generation. But, sometimes, two fighters are simply destined for each other. In 1982, Sugar Ray Leonard invited ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler to an event wh  Read Full Story >>>
Showtime's Steve Farhood Talks Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao And MORE!
By David Hopper, 8countnews, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
8CN’s David Hopper spoke with Showtime analyst Steve Farhood and got his thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao megafight. Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) and Pacquiao (57-5, 38 KOs) will fight May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The welterweight world championship unification bout will be t  Read Full Story >>>
Provodnikov on Matthysse bout: ’90 percent, it ends in knockout’
By Vladimir Lik, RingTV.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
While the two biggest stars in boxing will finally square off on May 2, another gem of a fight emerges a few weeks earlier and this one promises to be a firefight. Lucas Matthysse will take on Ruslan Provodnikov at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in upstate New York on April 18 and will air live   Read Full Story >>>
Naazim Richardson says no one will be satisfied with Mayweather-Pacquiao; hopes Floyd gets proper credit if victorious
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Don’t expect Naazim Richardson to be too excited about the May 2 Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. While the boxing world is thrilled to see the dream matchup finally announced, Richardson feels the time has passed for Mayweather, 38, and Pacquiao, 36, to have laced up. “I never wait  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Will Beat Manny Pacquiao: The Southpaw
By Fox Doucette, The Boxing Tribune, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
I wish I could say I had news to report in this column, a fresh perspective, something that would blow the doors wide open on the Pacquiao-Mayweather discussion now that the fight’s finally been signed (I feel shortchanged, since I was on record as saying that Kat Dennings would come to my house, ta  Read Full Story >>>
Hangover
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
A lot of boxing fans are probably still pinching their cheeks to check if they were not daydreaming when Floyd Mayweather Jr. made the huge announcement that he had finally signed the contract for a May 3 (Manila time) duel with Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. You cannot really  Read Full Story >>>
Abner Mares “Mayweather makes you fight his fight all the time,”
By Ryan O’Hara, Tha Boxing Voice, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
After nearly six years, the pestilential nonsense between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will conclude inside the ring on 2 May at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Depending on who you talk to, either Mayweather is the favorite or Pacquiao is the favorite. According to an ESPN poll, Mayweather i  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao wants nothing but championship for Kia Carnival in PBA
By Rey Joble, Business World Online, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
THEY’ve PROVEN it to all and sundry when they brought down another champion team, Talk ‘N Text, on Wednesday night to improve their chances of reaching the next round. The Kia Carnival are looking to continue posting several milestones in their young PBA franchise with a win on Saturday against fe  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao trains in Manila as preparation steps up ahead of £160million 'Fight of the Century' with Floyd Mayweather
Mail Online (UK), Thu, 26 Feb 2015
The so-called 'Fight of the Century' is still over two months away, but preparations have begun for Manny Pacquiao ahead of his much-anticipated battle with Floyd Mayweather. PacMan, as he is affectionately nicknamed, is at home in the Philippines, and he engaged in some pad work with his trainer  Read Full Story >>>
New belt for Mayweather v Pacquiao winner
Fox Sports, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
The two go head-to-head in Las Vegas on May 2 after agreeing to the superfight, which is predicted to be the richest in boxing history and has been a decade and a half in the making. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed that the winner of the fight will be presented with a unique memento  Read Full Story >>>
Nacho: Pacquiao Has 45% Shot To Beat Mayweather
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Nacho Beristain, trainer of former four division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez, is giving Manny Pacquiao a 45% chance of defeating unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The veteran coach trained Marquez for four fights with Pacquiao in 2004, 2008, 2011, 201  Read Full Story >>>
Even Pacquiao having difficulty finding tickets for Mayweather fight
GMANews.tv, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
In the past, Manny Pacquiao made a habit of raining complimentary tickets for family, friends, and acquaintances whenever he had a fight. But that may change for his May 2 fight against Floyd Mayweather at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. "Hindi tayo ang may control sa ticket eh. Yung Floyd  Read Full Story >>>
BERNARD HOPKINS EXPLAINS WHY AFTER 6 ROUNDS, MANNY PACQUIAO WILL BE TARGET PRACTICE FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
"Not only will I break the fight down for you, I will give you a prediction. Now, I could be wrong, but then again, I could be right. The first 5 or 6 rounds, it's going to be a back and fourth fight because of Pacquiao's aggression. But Pacquiao is not the best defensive fighter. Mayweather is goin  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Sr on his son knocking out Manny Pacquiao. Abel Sanchez on GGG and Mayweather-Pacquiao. Ruslan Provodnikov on Matthysse – OTR #230
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with host Jenna J to talk about all the latest news and stories in the sport of boxing. In this episode, I will be discussing big Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao announcement. After weeks of talks, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally signed for a M  Read Full Story >>>
Asis gets dream shot at IBO world title
By Ben Drewe, The Chronicle (AU), Thu, 26 Feb 2015
JACK Asis has his dream in sight. The adopted Toowoomba boxer will fight undefeated Kye MacKenzie for the vacant IBO world super featherweight title at Newcastle on March 20. A win would cap a remarkable rise for Asis (32-18-5, 17KO) from growing up on the streets in the Philippines to a p  Read Full Story >>>
Bob Arum Leaves Door Open For More Fights With Haymon Guys In Future
By Timothy Bartolini, Tha Boxing Voice, Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Bob Arum has been busy over the past few months. Not only was he busy with turning Mayweather-Pacquiao from fantasy to reality but now word has gotten out via ThaBoxingVoice that he will be countering Al Haymon’s latest moves by bringing Top Rank fights to major network television. As this compet  Read Full Story >>>
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