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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao? Experts say deal will be made

LAS VEGAS -- Let's get right to the point, shall we? When are we going to see Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight Manny Pacquiao? As dominating as Pa…

Tue, 17 Nov 2009

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Roach lays out plan for Pacquiao

As strategists go, they don't get much better than Freddie Roach. The mastermind behind 24 world champions, Roach devises winning game plans…

Sat, 14 Nov 2009

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My Sportsman: Manny Pacquiao

Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 1. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI write…

Fri, 13 Nov 2009

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Cotto's biggest disadvantage may reside in his corner

In boxing, a fighter's relationship with his trainer, is either his biggest asset or greatest liability. The bond between the two can't be m…

Wed, 28 Oct 2009

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Mosley ruins Mayweather's moment, possibly much more

LAS VEGAS -- Throughout a brilliant 16-year professional career, Shane Mosley has always conducted himself with the utmost class. Mild manne…

Mon, 21 Sep 2009

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Rib injury prompts Mayweather to postpone July 18 comeback fight

ORLANDO -- Floyd Mayweather's highly anticipated return to boxing will have to wait a little while longer. On Sunday Mayweather announced th…

Mon, 15 Jun 2009

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Good to have you back, Floyd

NEW YORK -- The retirement is over. Floyd Mayweather is back. The question is why? Is it because he missed fighting? It's possible. Mayweath…

Thu, 21 May 2009

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Gunning for an upset

In sports, there are two types of fans. There are regular fans -- a group that ranges from the tailgating, body-painting and opposition-curs…

Fri, 01 May 2009

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Well, well, look who's back ...

he word is out -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants back in. With rumors swirling about Mayweather's pending return -- which, according to sources,…

Fri, 27 Mar 2009

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That Barrera beating, potential Mayweather foes, more musings

Grotesque. That's the only word I could come up with to describe the gash on Marco Antonio Barrera's head, a cut that ran straight along the…

Tue, 17 Mar 2009

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SI.com's pound-for-pound boxing rankings

1. Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2) Pacquiao has been dazzling at whatever weight class he chooses to fight. On May 2, the Pac-Man gets an opportunit…

Sat, 14 Mar 2009

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In battle for lightweight supremacy, expect an all-out war

If you are one of the people who think boxing is dying, so be it. If you think a sport that has thrived for more than a century has become a…

Sat, 28 Feb 2009

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Margarito cleared of wrongdoing in July 2008 victory over Cotto

NEW YORK -- While he awaits the results of a California State Athletic Commission investigation into whether he attempted to pack his taped …

Wed, 28 Jan 2009

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Mosley's 3-step plan for Margarito

In boxing, fighters rarely acknowledge the obvious, especially when it is perceived as a criticism. To the pugilist, admitting vulnerability…

Thu, 22 Jan 2009

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Valuev's win is a sham for the WBA

"As the most representative organization of Professional Boxing, where the right application of the fundamental principles of ethics, moral,…

Mon, 22 Dec 2008

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SI.com's 2008 Boxing Awards

In boxing, greatness is measured in moments. And in 2008, Manny Pacquiao had a whole lot of them. There was the brutal, 36-minute war Pacqui…

Fri, 19 Dec 2008

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De La Hoya-Pacquiao all about bulk

NEW YORK -- There was a moment Wednesday afternoon, when Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya stepped off the boat that carried the two fight…

Fri, 03 Oct 2008

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Blogging After The Bell: Marquez takes aim at surprise opponent

You are Juan Manuel Marquez. You just turned in arguably the finest performance of your professional career when you systematically destroye…

Wed, 17 Sep 2008

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Marquez finds his match, and his name isn't Pacquiao

If Manny Pacquiao had a fan club, Juan Manuel M?rquez would probably be its president -- as long as Pacquiao promised to show up for the clu…

Thu, 11 Sep 2008

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Is it possible that judging is the most corrupted part of boxing?

In a sport where sanctioning bodies routinely manipulate the rankings to serve their interests, where networks permit promotional companies …

Tue, 09 Sep 2008