External Klitschko vs. Klitschko isn't going to happen LOS ANGELES -- In the sport of boxing, there are thousands of sideshows and two real issues: Will Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao ev… Sat, 23 Jul 2011
External Boxer Victor Ortiz is starting to demand respect Welterweight boxer Victor Ortiz is barely beginning his run of fame and fortune and already there's a book title just waiting for him: "From… Sat, 09 Jul 2011
External Can this Chavez be more than a junior achiever in the ring? LOS ANGELES -- The promotional label on Saturday night's boxing card at Staples Center is, for the moment, mostly wishful thinking. Bob Arum… Fri, 03 Jun 2011
External There are many more losers than Shane Mosley on this fight A problem with boxing is that the punches you don't see are often more significant than those you do. Such was the case with Saturday night'… Tue, 10 May 2011
External Boxing promoters Don King and Bob Arum, together again . . . what could go wrong? The carnival barkers brought the show to a place where they buy ink by the barrel. It was Don King and Bob Arum, together again. Stop the pr… Tue, 08 Mar 2011
External Boxing phenom 'Canelo' Alvarez's path to the top will be straight and narrow, Oscar De La Hoya vows Rising star Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez doesn't appear to be susceptible to the same temptations that Oscar De La Hoya says shaved years from his … Fri, 04 Mar 2011
External The madness of March sports is beginning Reporting from Glendale, Ariz. March has arrived. The madness is upon us. It is more than a catchphrase about a huge college basketball tour… Tue, 01 Mar 2011
External The write time for boxing's wordsmiths Boxing is the gift that keeps on giving. It is why the great wordsmiths gravitated to it. It is why Red Smith could easily find poetry in it… Sat, 20 Nov 2010
External Manny Pacquiao doesn't scale it back Despite a big weight difference, Pacquiao scores a unanimous decision over Antonio Margarito. From Arlington, Texas The marvelous Manny Pacq… Sun, 14 Nov 2010
External There's a lot more than boxing to Manny Pacquiao ARLINGTON, Texas -- Along about 10:15 Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines will walk down the aisle of a massive American footb… Sat, 13 Nov 2010
External Manny Pacquiao's real story outweighs all the hype How Pacquiao rose from poverty to become boxing's reigning superstar ? and a congressman in his native Philippines ? can get lost in the buz… Sat, 30 Oct 2010
External Boxing shows it can still make a spectacle of someone and itself Finally, we have documented proof that boxing has totally lost its mind. And that's not a big step. Thursday, Top Rank Boxing announced that… Fri, 15 Oct 2010
External Manny Pacquiao takes politically correct approach The congressman stepped to the microphone Wednesday, knowing his task. There were no babies to kiss, just media to embrace. "Here we go agai… Thu, 02 Sep 2010
External Bob Arum is doing what he does best, talking . . . but is anyone listening? The boxing promoter has been going to great lengths to grease the wheels for a potential Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega-fight, eve… Tue, 20 Jul 2010
External It may not be unanimous, but Manny Pacquiao wins his biggest decision yet From General Santos City, Philippines The polls close in 30 minutes and the congressional candidate is getting a rubdown on the couch. It is… Tue, 11 May 2010
External Manny Pacquiao goes from boxing ring to political arena The seven-time world champion, arguably the biggest name in boxing, is punching his political ticket in his native Philippines. He could wel… Sun, 09 May 2010
External Pacquiao vs. Mayweather, the best of the best This one has a familiar ring. Pacquiao-Mayweather. Here we go again. This is the Ali-Foreman of our time. The real stuff. Boxing titles its … Tue, 04 May 2010
External Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley headlines buffet of spring bouts The wacky world of boxing keeps right on truckin' the next several months. It's a treadmill without an off switch. Its menu will offer a ran… Tue, 23 Mar 2010
External Boxing cozies up to media ARLINGTON, Texas -- On the day of Manny Pacquiao's expected Saturday night victory over Joshua Clottey, which Pacquiao eventually did win, i… Sun, 14 Mar 2010
External Manny Pacquiao easily wins a shell game From Arlington, Texas A huge crowd of 50,994, in a huge stadium in this Dallas suburb, watched Manny Pacquiao battle 12 rounds against a tur… Sun, 14 Mar 2010
