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Mayweather defeats Cotto

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:30:00 +0300

Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr (43-0, 26 KOs) dethroned WBA super welterweight world champion Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KOs) by twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A good competitive fight. Floyd had the edge in most rounds over the first six rounds, but Cotto had his moments. Cotto was determined to take the fight to Mayweather and bloodied his nose early on

Weights: Floyd Mayweather Jr. 151, Miguel Cotto 154

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:27:00 +0300

The stage is�set for Saturday night. In�the HBO pay-per-view main event, for the WBA junior middleweight title, champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs) came in�at�154-pounds at�the limit. Floyd �Money� Mayweather (42-0, 26KOs) weighed 151-pounds. Youth vs. Experience�� WBC junior middleweight champion Saul �Canelo� Alvarez weighed in�at�154-pounds at�the limit

Miguel Cotto�s Trainer Confident Mayweather�s �0′ Will Fall

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:16:00 +0300

The hard training continues in�Florida. WBA 154-pound champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs) and his Cuban coach, Pedro Diaz, are putting together the �perfect strategy� to�defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) on�May 5th at�the MGM Grand in�Las Vegas. When he�first started working with Cotto, Diaz explained to�Carlos Gonzalez that Miguel had to�get used to�a�much hard training schedule

Cotto on Mayweather: We’re Ready To Shock The World!

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:04:00 +0300

WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs) says he is «ready to shock the world on May 5th» — when he defends his title against Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Cotto is training in Florida with his his new coach, Pedro Diaz of Cuba. They are putting together a plan of attack to overcome Mayweather’s very difficult style of boxing. Cotto first used Diaz for last December’s stoppage of Antonio Margarito

Mayweather-Cotto «Face Off» Debuts on HBO — ...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:03:00 +0300

Fight fans eager for a unique inside look at the May 5th HBO Pay-Per-View^® mega-fight between undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather and super welterweight title-holder Miguel Cotto should mark their calendars to catch an all-new edition of «Face Off,» starring the two elite ring warriors. «Face Off With Max Kellerman: Mayweather/Cotto» debuts Tuesday, Apr. 3 at 8:45 p.m. ET/PT on HBO

Mayweather-Cotto To Have WBC’s Diamond Title at Stake

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:52:00 +0300

World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman has revealed that his organization has sanctioned Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) vs. Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs) for the WBC’s Diamond title at 154-pounds. Cotto’s WBA junior middleweight title is already at stake. Mayweather-Cotto will headline a huge HBO pay-per-view on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The WBA’s Diamond title is valued at $50,000 dollars

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Says — I’ll Fight «Five More ...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:10:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) is looking to fight five more times before retiring from the sport. Mayweather, 35-years-old, returns on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He faces WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs). Mayweather wants to have at least two fights per year, which puts him on the path to retirement at age 37. On June 1, Mayweather will report to the Clark County Detention Center

DiBella: Mayweather Can Get 80-20 Split, 150 For Martinez!

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:44:00 +0300

Lou DiBella, promoter of middleweight king Sergio Martinez (49-2-2, 28KOs), is willing to go above and beyond to secure a fight with five division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs). DiBella is confident that Mayweather will defeat WBA 154-pound champion Miguel Cotto on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. DiBella told BoxingScene.com that Martinez is willing to accept a financial split of 80-20 for a Mayweather fight, and Martinez would drop down to a catch-weight of 150-pounds

Arum Not Happy With Pacquiao-Mayweather Split Reports

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:30:00 +0300

Top Rank’s CEO Bob Arum said there is no reason to talk about Floyd Mayweather, who battles Miguel Cotto on May 5, at this particular moment in time, since the Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley WBO welterweight title fight is set for June 9th and that’s the fight people close to the pound-for-pound boxer should be talking about

Mayweather: I would Love To Pass Torch To Broner, Gamboa

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:30:00 +0300

NEW YORK � Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been impressed thus far by what he has seen from Adrien Broner, the flamboyant fighter who is being groomed by his handlers as the sports next Mayweather

Pacquiao: Mayweather Thinks Cotto is Easy, He is Not!

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:31:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao hopes he�is�the fighter that defeats Floyd Mayweather�Jr. for the first time. The Filipino superstar thus wants Mayweather to�get past Miguel Cotto on�May 5�in�Las Vegas. If�Mayweather expects this to�be�an�easy fight for him, however, Pacquiao implored the heavily favored five-division champion to�think again

Mayweather Sr. - Pacquiao is Scared of Floyd, Cotto is Not

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:19:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Sr., the father and former trainer of WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs), spoke to BoxingScene.com about his son’s upcoming fight with WBA junior middleweight king Miguel Cotto (37-0, 32KOs), which takes place on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Mayweather vs Cotto Confirmed For May 5th at MGM Grand

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:54:00 +0300

Grant Sawyer State Building, Las Vegas — The opponent is set for May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. During a hearing to obtain his boxing license in the state of Nevada, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) announced his next opponent, WBA junior middleweight king Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs), to the members of the Nevada State Athletic Commission

Mayweather Dares Pacquiao: Step Up and Fight You Punk!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:42:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is taking the battle to Twitter. The boxer has started attacking Manny Pacquiao by daring the Filipino superstar to accept his challenge for a May 5th battle at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather is already set to fight on the May date, while Pacquiao has a scheduled meeting with his promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank

Arum: Mayweather Won’t Pay Canelo The Money He Wants

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:04:00 +0300

THE lawyer of Manny Pacquiao sees a bright side to the decision of Judge Melissa Saragosa in delaying the implementation of Floyd Mayweather’s 90-day jail sentence from Jan. 6 to June 1. David Marroso refused to comment on the judge’s decision, but told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard: "I do know that we are focused on Manny’s lawsuit against Mayweather, correcting the horrible wrong the Mayweathers perpetrated against Manny by falsely accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs

Pacman wants Floyd but

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:36:00 +0300

Coming a�few days before Hall of�Fame promoter Bob Arum visits Manila to�discuss Pacquiao�s next fight, Mayweather was permitted to�defer his prison sentence so�he�can fulfill his obligations to�fight on�May 5�in�Las Vegas. Arum will have four proposals that he�will present to�Pacquiao next week and among those being eyed for his much-awaited return to�the ring are Juan Manuel Marquez, Tim Bradley, Lamont Peterson and Miguel Cotto

Mayweather Able To Fight in May, Prison Delay To June

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0300

Undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Friday avoided jail time until June 1 in a Las Vegas domestic violence case involving an attack on his ex-girlfriend while two of their children watched in September 2010. Mayweather, 34, had been scheduled to turn himself in Friday to begin serving a 90-day sentence imposed last month

Arum: If Pacquiao Wins, Then Mayweather in November

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:13:00 +0300

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Top Rank’s CEO Bob Arum is flying out next week to the Philippines for a meeting with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. The two of them plan to discuss Pacquiao’s options for his next fight. The four options include — Juan Manuel Marquez, Timothy Bradley, Miguel Cotto and Lamont Peterson

Sulaiman on Mayweather: Beating a Lady, Not a Major Sin

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:04:00 +0300

World Boxing Council president Don Jose Sulaiman believes that the WBC should not strip Floyd Mayweather Jr. of his welterweight title because of his being sentenced to 90 days in prison. Sulaiman told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard that while the «WBC officially has not decided anything yet» — he also noted that "beating a lady is highly critical, [but] it is not a major sin or crime

Mayweather gets 90 jail days in Vegas case

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:10:00 +0300

Boxer Floyd Mayweather�Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to�90�days in�a�Las Vegas jail after pleading guilty to�a�reduced battery domestic violence charge and no�contest to�two harassment charges. The 34-year-old Mayweather also was ordered to�complete 100 hours of�community service and pay a�$2,500 fine

Berto-Ortiz Rematch is Heading To MGM Grand in Vegas

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:50:00 +0300

Victor Ortiz handed Andre Berto his first pro defeat earlier this year in a fight that many experts called a "Fight of the Year" candidate. Both fighters hit the deck in a very exciting bout that took place in Connecticut and was televised by HBO

Canelo Expects De La Hoya To Get Him Mayweather Jr.

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:09:00 +0300

As BoxingScene.com previously reported, WBC 154-pound champion Saul «Canelo» Alvarez (39-0, 29KOs) issued a challenge to the WBC’s welterweight champion, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs). The young Mexican star, shortly after his fifth round stoppage of Kermit Cintron, called for a Mayweather showdown in May

Mayweather Jr. To Return on May 5, MGM Grand on Hold

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:21:00 +0300

Boxing adviser Leonard Ellerbe has revealed that WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) intends to defend his belt on May 5, 2012, and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has been placed on hold. On September 17th, Mayweather returned from a 16-month layoff to stop Victor Ortiz in four rounds

Team Pirog Respond To Lara, Jab DiBella, Talk Geale

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:15:00 +0300

After reading several of the pieces involving the verbal battle between Lou DiBella, promoter of top middleweight star Sergio Martinez, and Russias Kirill Pchelnikov, the co-promoter and financial supporter of WBO middleweight beltholder Dmitry Pirog (19-0, 15 KOs), BoxingScene.com reached out to another member of Team Pirog to get his opinion on several topics

Joe Cortez Responds To Critics Over Mayweather-Ortiz

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0300

Referee Joe Cortez has received a�lot of�criticism from the fans and the boxing media, with nearly all of�his critics being upset over the veteran referee�s performance in�last Saturday�s controversial fight between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz at�the MGM Grand in�Las Vegas. During the fourth round, Ortiz apologized to�Mayweather for intentionally using his head

Larry Merchant Mayweather’s a Prima Donna

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:04:00 +0300

Larry Merchant was still full of piss and vinegar the day after Floyd Mayweather sucker punched his way to victory against Victor Ortiz. Among many others, Merchant said «Pretty Boy» Floyd is a «prima donna» and definitely not a crowd-pleaser — at least last night. As for Merchant’s claim he could have kicked Mayweather’s butt 50 years ago — let’s put it this way ... the day after Larry made the comment, he wised up

Mayweather KOs Ortiz

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:34:00 +0300

Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather (42-0, 26�KOs) scored a�fourth round�KO over WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22�KOs) in�round four on�Saturday night at�the MGM Grand Garden Arena in�Las Vegas. Ortiz had a�good round two, but Floyd was back in�charge in�the third. Aftyer a�head butt in�round four, Cortez broke the action. Mayweather then knocked out Ortiz while he�was apologizing with two shots in�round four

Mayweather on Facing Pacquiao, The Lawsuit, Testing

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:54:00 +0300

During a recent open workout to promote his upcoming fight with WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz, former five division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25Kos) answered several questions related to a possible mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38Kos)

Boxer Victor Ortiz MODELING MAN PANTIES Before Mayweather Fight

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:07:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent is the total package ... in more ways than one ... and last week, he let it all hang out in a SUPER-REVEALING underwear photo shoot ... and TMZ has the pics

Ellerbe: Pacquiao’s Rise Helped By Mayweather’s Layoff

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:44:00 +0300

Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, consider Manny Pacquiao to be a good fighter and a big star in the sport, but he feels the Filipino’s epic rise was helped in part by Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s long layoffs from the sport. Mayweather will hit the ring on September 17th against WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Sulaiman comments on Bradley

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:06:00 +0300

With today�s announcement of the WBC�s sanctioning of the Spetember 17th fight between Erik �El Terrible� Morales and Jorge Barrios for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight title, WBC president Jose Sulaiman felt the need to clarify the status of former champion Timothy Bradley. In his direct statement to Fightnews, here is Sulaiman had to say

Barrios out, Matthysse in?

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:22:00 +0300

Looks like Erik Morales could be facing Lucas Matthysse, and not Jorge Barrios, for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship on September 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Word out Argentina is that Golden Boy Promotions and Mario Arano, manager of Lucas Matthysse, reached an agreement today

Erik Morales-Anthony Crolla Clash on September 17

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:04:00 +0300

Former three division champion Erik Morales (51-7, 35KOs) has announced that he will be facing Manchester fighter Anthony Crolla (21-2, 9KOs) on September 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Mayweather-Ortiz New York City Presser Quotes, Notes

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:57:00 +0300

New York, NY...It’s the biggest against the best and it doesn’t get much better or brighter. Boxing’s biggest star, undefeated Floyd «Money» Mayweather, and its newest star, WBC Welterweight World Champion «Vicious» Victor Ortiz, will align their super powers when they meet in «STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz.» The mega-fight

Mayweather returns to ring, controversy follows

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:47:00 +0300

It�seems Floyd Mayweather�Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will be�forever linked, regardless of�whether they ever face each other in�the ring. The two have danced around the richest fight in�boxing for several years, unable to�come to�terms. Meanwhile, their animosity has grown to�the point that Pacquiao has a�pending defamation lawsuit alleging Mayweather unfairly accused him of�using performance-enhancing drugs

Ortiz: I Knew I’d Be The First To Beat Mayweather!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:06:00 +0300

Victor Ortiz has vowed to become the first man to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr on September 17. Ortiz will put his newly-acquired WBC welterweight title on the line when the pair do battle at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

HBO PPV lands ’Star Power’ bout

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:52:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and welterweight titleholder Victor Ortiz will fight under the banner of HBO PPV in their Sept. 17 showdown after Golden Boy promoter Richard Schaefer and network executives reached an agreement Wednesday

Floyd Sr. Breaks Down Mayweather-Ortiz, Testing, More

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:23:00 +0300

These days trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been spending a lot of time at Johnny Tocco’s Ring Side Gym on the east side of Las Vegas, working with a select group of fighters including junior lightweight contender Mickey Bey Jr., welterweight hopeful Lanardo Tyner, and standout amateur Kevin Newman. With his brother Jeff out of town and in Panama as he helps Celestino Caballero

Amir Khan Wants Floyd Mayweather Clash in The UK

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:15:00 +0300

Amir Khan says he wants to challenge the winner of the Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather fight in the UK. The Bolton-born fighter is currently preparing for the defence of his WBA light-welterweight title against IBF champion Zab Judah on the 23rd of July

Floyd Mayweather Jr. skips deposition

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:24:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. defied a court order Friday when he failed to appear for a deposition in the defamation lawsuit filed in Las Vegas by pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather tried to postpone the deposition at the last minute, but federal magistrate Judge Robert Johnston denied his request Thursday and ordered Mayweather to appear Friday

Mayweather vs Ortiz on September 17, Floyd Jr. Confirms

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:28:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25KOs) announced to his 1.2 million followers on Twitter that he plans to return on September 17th to challenge the new WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22KOs) of California. Ortiz, who moved up from junior welterweight, won the title in April with an impressive twelve round decision over previously undefeated Andre Berto

Victor Ortiz’s Manager: Mayweather Rumors Are False

Tue, 10 May 2011 21:40:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com reached out to Victor Ortiz’s manager, Rolando Arrellano, to get his take on the mounting rumors of a possible showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Ortiz. Ortiz has become a hot commodity since his impressive win over the heavily favored Andre Berto in which he captured the WBC welterweight title

Mayweather Resurfaces, Blasts Pacquiao: Take The Test!

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:53:00 +0300

FightHype.com briefly caught up with undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, who set the record straight about numerous rumors regarding his potential return to the ring. "I didn’t even know Paul Spadafora was still fighting. And whatever Roger said is not true. Since the Shane Mosley fight, I’ve only seen Roger about three or four times in one year. All the allegations and rumors are false

R. Mayweather: Floyd Jr. Will Return To Fight This Year

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:37:00 +0300

The rumors have been swirling from the left and right of a possible ring return later this year by undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. By this point it always seems to be nothing more than hearsay in regards to the ring return of Mayweather, who hasn’t fought since his drubbing of Shane Mosley last May, but it makes for interesting banter, if anything else

Mayweather audio: ‘Money’ doesn’t understand why Americans root ...

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather is dealing with legal woes and apparently embarking on a career as a professional sports gambler, so we’re no closer to to seeing him step in the ring against Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao: Ill Fight Mayweather, The Fans Want It

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:50:00 +0300

During Manny Pacquiaos recent media tour to promote the upcoming fight with Shane Mosley, scheduled for May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, we asked him the inevitable and inescapable question about the prospect of a mega fight with unbeaten, six-time champion, Floyd Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs)

Shane Mosley sizes up Manny Pacquiao

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:49:00 +0300

Shane Mosley believes hes doing Floyd Mayweather Jr.s dirty work by facing Manny Pacquiao, and he has no intention of losing to the popular Filipino champion. Pacquiao and Mosley were in New York on Monday to wrap up a three-city press tour promoting their fight, which will air on pay-per-view May 7 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Holyfield: Mayweather-Pacquiao, Neither is Number One

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:14:00 +0300

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield recently gave his opinion on the growing debate as to which fighter should be ranked as the best, Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr. Speaking with Suge Green of OnTheGrind Boxing Radio, Holyfield refused to rank either fighter as the best. He said neither boxer deserves the title of being

Shot of the Day

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:26:00 +0300

Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses with welterweight Said Ouali at yesterday�s weigh-in in Antwerp, Belgium. Quali, who fights under the Mayweather Promotions banner, will meet former world champion Randall Bailey tonight in an IBF

Pacquiao: I'm Waiting For Mayweather To Sign a Contract

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:48:00 +0300

Despite two failed negotiations, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is still holding out hope that a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come together in 2011. Pacquiao will move up to junior middleweight this coming Saturday to face Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao would "like to fight every five-to-eight months."

Court orders Mayweather to stay away from sons

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:41:00 +0300

A Las Vegas court has ordered boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to stay away from his former girlfriend and their two sons after prosecutors say he hit her and threatened to beat his children if they called 911. Mayweather skipped a hearing Tuesday before Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Diana Sullivan on eight misdemeanor and felony charges. Sullivan gave Mayweather a week to pay $31,000 in bail

Amir Khan: Me and Mayweather Will Be a 50-50 Fight!

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:45:00 +0300

Speaking with Jeff Powell of Daily Mail, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan discussed his goals for the future. He returns on December 11 against mandatory contender Marcos Maidana. If everything goes as planned, Khan has mapped out his three fight play

Spadafora Update

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:34:00 +0300

UNCASVILLE, CONN - Undefeated former IBF lightweight champion PAUL �The Pittsburgh Kid� SPADAFORA returns to the ring in a 10-round junior welterweight bout at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., Saturday, November 20. Spadafora (44-0-1, 18 KOs), will headline the all-action card

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Officially Charged With 8 Counts

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:15:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially been charged with felony counts of coercion, robbery and grand larceny -- as well as 4 other misdemeanors -- for the alleged domestic incident with his baby mama in Las Vegas. As we first reported, Josie Harris claims the boxer beat her, threatened to kill her, and stole her cell phone during the alleged incident that went down September 9.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. jailed in Vegas domestic case

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:26:00 +0300

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was jailed briefly Friday on a felony charge after his ex-girlfriend alleged he beat her and stole her cell phone during an argument in front of their three children. Mayweather, 33, said nothing as he was released from the Clark County jail on $3,000 bail after being booked on a grand larceny charge

Mayweather's Racist Video Against Pacquiao Disgusts Fans

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:43:00 +0300

A racially profane video recorded late Wednesday night by Floyd Mayweather Jr., has resulted in a furious reaction from boxing fans of all ethnic backgrounds. Mayweather recorded the video on Ustream, and made several race-baiting remarks about WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather: I'll Announce My Next Fight Very Soon

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0300

According to Robin Leach, an English celebrity who became famous for hosting the television program 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,' Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to announce his next fight in the near future. Over the weekend, Mayweather and Leach spent some time together at the Del Mar Racetrack just north of San Diego in Del Mar

Alvarez, Ortiz foes named

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:40:00 +0300

Rising Mexican phenom Saul �Canelo� Alvarez (33-0-1, 25 KOs) who squares off against former World Champion Carlos �Tata� Baldomir (45-12-6, 14 KOs) and top junior welterweight contender �Vicious� Victor Ortiz (27-2-1, 21 KOs) who will face former World Champion �Vicious� Vivian Harris (29-4-1, 19 KOs) on September 18 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles which will be televised live on pay-per-view

Pacquiao Wants Margarito in Mexico, Talks Mayweather

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:41:00 +0300

Speaking to The Philippine Star, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said that he wants to face Antonio Margarito in his backyard of Monterrey, Mexico. The fight is going to take place on November 13 for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title. There will be a catch-weight of 150-pounds involved

HBO: There WERE negotiations

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:01:00 +0300

Top Rank claimed there were negotiations for a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. Team Mayweather claimed there never were any negotiations. HBO has now announced that there were indeed negotiations that were personally conducted by Ross Greenburg, head of HBO Sports. �I had been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2nd, carefully trying to put the fight together,� revealed Greenburg in a statement. �Hopefully, someday this fight will happen. Sports fans deserve it

Ellerbe denies ANY negotiations

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:03:00 +0300

�Here are the facts. Al Haymon, Richard Schaefer and myself speak to each other on a regular basis and the truth is no negotiations have ever taken place nor was there ever a deal agreed upon by Team Mayweather or Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao on November 13. Either Ross Greenburg or Bob Arum is not telling the truth, but history tells us who is lying.�

Arum Responds To "Bizarre" Team Mayweather Claim

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:54:00 +0300

Last Friday, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum held a late night conference call with the press to discuss the details behind the ongoing negotiations to make a November fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. According to Arum, the negotiations had been ongoing for the past two months, with HBO President of Sports, Ross Greenburg, acting as the intermediary between himself and Mayweather's manager, Al Haymon

Roger Mayweather's Trial May Sideline Pacquiao Fight?

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:41:00 +0300

According to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, the possible sticking point in whether or not Floyd Mayweather Jr. decides to fight in 2010, is Roger Mayweather's upcoming August trial for allegations that he assaulting and choked female boxer Melissa St. Vil last August in Las Vegas. Based on Roger's track record with past assault cases and other criminal charges, there is a good chance that he might do a few months behind bars if convicted in the latest assault case

Margarito: Martinez Rematch Maybe, But I Want Pacquiao

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:35:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is back in the hunt. He returned Saturday night in Mexico before 17,000 fans to win a ten round unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia at junior middleweight

Mayweather Sr: Floyd Whoops Pacquiao's Ass! No Tests!

Thu, 06 May 2010 21:39:00 +0300

In a revealing interview with Luis Sandoval of BoxingScene.com, trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. said his son, Floyd Mayweather Jr., would beat Manny Pacquiao without the involvement of random drug testing. Mayweather Sr. studied Pacquiao's win over Miguel Cotto and didn't see anything that would prevent his son from beating the Filipino champion

Mayweather-Pacquiao in October or November, Says Roach

Wed, 05 May 2010 18:58:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach is confident the mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will happen this year. He thinks the fight will land in October or November. Roach appeared on an ESPN radio affiliate 790TheZone. Top Rank's Bob Arum is flying out to the Philippines to support Pacquiao during his political campaign. Roach says the veteran promoter will sit down with Pacquiao to discuss the Mayweather fight

Floyd Mayweather Masterful in Domination of Shane Mosley

Sun, 02 May 2010 07:11:00 +0300

After years of enduring criticism for not challenging himself against the best of his weight class, Floyd Mayweather Jr. emphatically silenced his critics with a virtuoso performance against Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday evening

Mayweather, Mosley speak

Sun, 02 May 2010 18:30:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather: �If Manny Pacquaio wants to fight, it is not hard to find me. We were going to make the fight a couple of months back but it didn�t happen. I take my hat off to Mosley. He had problems in the past but he�s a warrior. He took the blood and urine tests. I just want everyone to be on an even playing field. If every athlete is clean in the sport of boxing, take the test. If Manny Pacquaio takes the blood and urine tests, we can fight. If he doesn�t, we won�t make the fight

Weights: Floyd Mayweather Jr. 146, Shane Mosley 147

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:34:00 +0300

The weights are in for one of the most anticipated fights of the last few years. Both fighters were ripped to the max. WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley (46-5, 39KOs) stepped on the scale at a ready 147-pounds. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (40-0, 25KOs) stepped on the scale next, weighing 146-pounds

Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley Final Presser Quotes

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:52:00 +0300

"It's been a tremendous camp. Roger [Mayweather] has done a tremendous job getting me ready for a fight of this magnitude. I know what it takes, hard work and dedication, prayers and belief in a good team. "I believe in loyalty. I am loyal to my team. I have been with the same team from beginning to the end

Hopkins-Jones in theaters

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions has reached a new agreement with NCM Fathom to continue presenting live world championship boxing in theaters throughout 2010. The first bout for 2010 will be Saturday�s Hopkins-Jones Jr. clash presented in 150+ movie theaters in high definition LIVE from Las Vegas� Mandalay Bay Events Center

Hopkins-Jones in theaters

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0300

Saul Alvarez-Jose Miguel Cotto on Mayweather-Mosley

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:46:00 +0300

Undefeated welterweight prospect Saul Alvarez (31-0, 23KOs) of Mexico is going to fight Jose Miguel Cotto (31-1-1, 23KOs), the older brother of two-division champion Miguel Cotto, on the pay-per-view undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Margarito: Mosley Has The Power To Beat Mayweather

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0300

Former three time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito says WBA champion Shane Mosley has the power to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Margarito wants to fight some of the big names at 147-pounds. He makes his ring return on May 8 against Carson Jones in Mexico

Pacquiao, Roach: "We'll Fight Mayweather at Any Time!"

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:55:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach want a piece of Floyd Mayweather Jr. After Pacquiao dominated Joshua Clottey for twelve rounds on Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, they both called for a fight with Mayweather. Both Pacquiao and Roach expect Mayweather to decision WBA champion Shane Mosley on May 1 in Las Vegas

Saul Alvarez Crushes Camechis, Matthew Hatton is Next?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:53:00 +0300

Hot welterweight prospect Saul �Canelo� Alvarez (31-0-1, 23 KOs) knocked out Brian Camechis (19-3, 8 KOs) of Ohio in three rounds at the Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez in Chiapas, Mexico. After working him over in round one, Alvarez got him in serious trouble in the second round by dropping him twice. Alvarez then landed a massive lead left hook to drop Camachis in the third for the win

Mayweather-Mosley NYC Presser

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:00 +0300

A little bit of jostling at today�s Floyd �Money� Mayweather-Sugar Shane Mosley press conference on Tuesday in New York City to officially kick off their May 1 PPV showdown at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Tha card is billed as �Who R U Picking?�

Mayweather, Mosley Nearly Brawl at NYC Presser

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:24:00 +0300

The big punches were nearly exchanged a months early. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley met face to face to announce their big May 1st showdown at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, which is located in the heart of Manhattan. The two fighters met head to head at the start of the press conference. When they met face to face to start talking trash

Freddie Roach: We Knock Floyd Mayweather Out

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0300

Freddie Roach wants WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to get a piece of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Roach is tired of Mayweather's trash talk on Pacquiao, and says his fighter is tired of it too. They are very angry over Mayweather's comments that suggest Pacquiao is possibly using performance enhancing drugs. Roach wants Pacquiao to get his hands on Mayweather so the Filipino champion can knock him out

Mayweather: �I'd Fight Pacquiao, Mosley is a C-Lister�

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:53:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. continued to take aim at his May 1 opponent, Shane Mosley, and his potential future opponent, Manny Pacquiao. Speaking with allhiphop.com , Mayweather spoke about the broken negotiations for a Pacquiao fight and said he�s willing to fight Manny but they both have to undergo random drug testing. Once again he questioned Pacquiao�s abilities and says he should take the tests if there is nothing to hide

Saul Alvarez-Matthew Hatton on Mayweather-Mosley?

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:19:00 +0300

Undefeated welterweight prospect Saul Alvarez (30-0-1, 22KOs) may fight none other than Matthew Hatton (37-4-2, 14KOs) on the pay-per-view undercard to Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Golden Boy Promotions vice president Eric Gomez said Hatton was a very strong possibility but there were others in the running if Hatton turned the fight down

Shane, Floyd press tour

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:20:00 +0300

Welterweight stars Floyd �Money� Mayweather and �Sugar� Shane Mosley are hitting the road to announce their May 1 mega-fight with stops in New York City, Washington, DC and Los Angeles. The press tour will be open to the public, times will be announced

Mayweather: "Mosley is Desperate, Wants a Final Payday"

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:58:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has fired off on his May 1 opponent, WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley. Mayweather, during a recent interview with the Grand Rapids Press, called Mosley a desperate fighter who is looking for one final payday. Turning the tables a bit, Mayweather says it is Molsey who had no choice but to accept their fight. Mosley has said in several interviews that it was Mayweather who was forced to take their fight because of the failed Manny Pacquiao negotiations

Floyd finally signs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:48:00 +0300

It�s official. Six-time world champion Floyd �Money� Mayweather made his upcoming fight with welterweight mega-star and five-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley, official today when he signed the contract that pits the two fighters against each other on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in a mega-bout which will be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View. �This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn�t going to waste anyone�s

Pacquiao will fight Mayweather-Mosley winner, says Roach

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:26:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach says Manny Pacquiao, should he beat Joshua Clottey on March 13, will be more than happy to fight the winner of May's mega-bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley. Roach sees the winner of Mayweather-Mosley as the best candidate for Pacquiao's next fight

Mosley Plans To Take Mayweather Out, Then Pacquiao

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:20:00 +0300

"Sugar" Shane Mosley is coming for blood on May 1. The fight he's been chasing for several years is now here. He defends his WBA welterweight title against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "I'm ready to go. I'm happy. It's May 1st and its

Mosley-Mayweather May 1

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:04:00 +0300

According to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, a verbal agreement has been reached for WBA welterweight champion Sugar Shane Mosley (46-5, 39 KOs) to defend his belt against Floyd Mayweather Jr. (40-0, 25 KOs) on May 1 in Las Vegas. The Mosley Camp has apparently agreed to Mayweather�s stipulation that both fighters be subjected to additional

Mayweather vs Mosley To Be Officially Announced Soon

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:07:00 +0300

An official announcement is almost here for the welterweight clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and WBA champion Shane Mosley. The fighters have agreed to all of the fine points, including the money. The fight will take place on May 1 at the MGM Grand. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told Yahoo Sports

Roach: "Mayweather Has Never Been The Bravest Guy"

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:36:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach doesn't think much about Floyd Mayweather Jr's selection of welterweight opponents over the last few years. Speaking with Gareth Davies of The Telegraph Sport, Roach said Mayweather lacks the courage to fight the toughest guys in his division and money is not enough to motivate him

Pacquiao Still Targeting Mayweather, Wants Him in 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:06:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is still hoping for a big fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2010. Pacquiao told a group of reporters on Wednesday in New York's Madison Square Garden that he believes the fight will take place at another time. The fight was close to a deal a few weeks ago but a dispute over random drug testing caused the deal to fall apart. Pacquiao will now fight Joshua Clottey on March 13 and Mayweather

Mayweather vs Mosley Clash in The Works, Says Schaefer

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:25:00 +0300

With Andre Berto having pulled out of his Jan. 30 fight with "Sugar" Shane Mosley because of the massive earthquake in Haiti, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said Monday afternoon he is already trying to put together a fight between Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr

FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR.: "I DID WHAT ANY FATHER WOULD DO"

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:01:00 +0300

That man was about to fight my son. What am I supposed to do? I did what any father would do," stated world-class trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who revealed he has no regrets insisting that his son request more stringent testing prior to the proposed bout with Manny Pacquiao. Although the fight is completely off now and both sides have moved on, there's still the matter of the defamation lawsuit that Pacquiao has filed

Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Saul Alvarez Actually in Talks?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:47:00 +0300

Last year, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said to BoxingScene.com that unbeaten Mexican welterweight Saul Alvarez was a darkhorse to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. Reports have now surfaced out of Mexico which apparently point in the direction of Mayweather vs. Alvarez fight

Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather Pass Nevada Drug Tests

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:33:00 +0300

The executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission Keith Kizer has informed us that both pound-for-pound hero Manny Pacquiao and undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr have been found negative of any illegal substances or performance enhancing drugs

Mayweather-Mosley For June?; Hopkins-Jones II, More

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:22:00 +0300

Moments ago, BoxingScene.com spoke to Keith Kizer, executive director for the Nevada State Athletic Comission, at the Maritosyan-Ouma final presser in Las Vegas. Kizer confirmed Bernard Hopkins-Roy Jones Jr. 2 for April 17th in Vegas and also saidm as far as he knows, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs TBA is still on for March 13th at the MGM Grand because Golden Boy is shooting for a June showdown between Mayweather and Shane Mosley

Paul Williams Ready To Fight Floyd Mayweather in March

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:19:00 +0300

Promoter Dan Goossen told the Los Angeles Times that Paul Williams is ready and able to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather has yet to pick an opponent for the fight. Kermit Cintron, Paulie Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana and Nate Campbell have all been mentioned as possibilities

Pacquiao Cites Height Concerns, Rejects Foreman

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:35:00 +0300

Some thought it might be a stretch to see WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao move up to 154-pounds to challenge WBA title-holder Yuri Foreman in March. Top Rank promotes both fighters and offered Foreman as a March replacement for Floyd Mayweather Jr. The people who thought it would never happen said Foreman was just too big for Pacquiao, who fought Miguel Cotto last November at a catch-weight of 145-pounds

Mediator Claims Team Pacquiao Made False Allegations

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0300

Judge Daniel Weinstein today issued an order to correct the false record that has been created by the recent statements from Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao's representatives concerning what occurred at the mediation. The full text of the Judge's statement is as follows

Floyd Mayweather: "I Want To Whip Pacquiaos Punk Ass"

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:00 +0300

"Throughout this whole process I have remained patient, but at this point I am thoroughly disgusted that Pacquiao and his representatives are trying to blame me for the fight not happening when clearly the blame is on them. "First and foremost, not only do I want to fight Manny Pacquiao, I want to whip his punk ass

Mayweather's Adviser On The Attack: Fires at Bob Arum

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:59:00 +0300

Leonard Ellerbe, adviser to Floyd Mayweather Jr., fired some verbal shots at Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, promoter of Manny Pacquiao. Ellerbe tells the Grand Rapids Press that Arum has tried to mislead the public during the entire negotiations period by leaving out information. Mayweather-Pacquiao fell apart on Wednesday after the two camps could not agree on the cut-off date for random blood tests. After a nine-hour mediation on Tuesday

SUNDAY LAST DAY TO SAVE PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER?

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:18:00 +0300

Although promoter Bob Arum has declared the proposed superfight between Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather dead, there are still three more days for both sides to put aside their seemingly surmountable differences and still make the fight happen on March 13th. If published statements are to be believed, the boxers are prepared to walk away from a legacy-defining fight and guaranteed eight-figure paydays

The fight is off: Arum blames Mayweather for failed mediation

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:37:00 +0300

Two days of mediation and negotiation hoping to save the proposed March 13 megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr ended Wednesday with no deal, and Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, said "The fight is off." "Floyd Mayweather walked away," Arum said by phone late Wednesday night. "The fight's off. Our guy was agreeable, Mayweather wasn't. The fight's off."

Pacquiao-Mayweather Update

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:06:00 +0300

After nine hours of mediation with retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein, the proposed March 13 super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is no closer to fruition. Among those on hand at Tuesday�s meeting in Santa Monica were Bob Arum and Todd duBoef of Top Rank, Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy and Mayweather�s manager Al Haymon. Weinstein has placed a gag order on the proceedings, so neither camp is talking although negotiations are said to be ongoing

Malignaggi: 'Pacquiao Should Take The Tests if He's Clean'

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:33:00 +0300

These past holidays were much happier for Paulie Malignaggi than last year's. Not that Malignaggi had trouble buying gifts for anyone on his list in 2008. Quite the contrary, as he was coming off the biggest payday of his career against Ricky Hatton. The Brooklynite was full on cash but low on pride

Pacquiao-Mayweather to mediation

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0300

Word is the Pacquiao and Mayweather camps will try to settle their differences on blood testing before a mediator on Tuesday in Santa Monica. Retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein will try to get the two sides to reach an accord on the issue that has prevented the March 13 Pacquiao-Mayweather super fight from being finalized. Weinstein has previously had success working with both parties, having brought peace between Top Rank and Golden Boy in 2007

Mayweather Will Have To Drop Demands To Get Pacquiao

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:25:00 +0300

As BoxingScene.com had previously reported on Sunday, Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions plan to mediate their issues on Tuesday before retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein in Santa Monica, California, in an effort to save the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Manny Pacquiao mega-fight and resolve some other issues. A few years ago Weinsten helped settle their heated dispute over which company had the promotional rights to Pacquiao

Mayweather-Pacquiao: Both Sides Still Want The Fight

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:26:00 +0300

The Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Keith Kizer, says the handlers of both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are hopeful that they can resolve the sticky issue of random blood tests raised by the Mayweather camp to enable the planned March 13 super fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to move forward

Floyd Mayweather May Think He Will Lose, Says Merchant

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:15:00 +0300

HBO's expert analyst Larry Merchant has once again discussed the ongoing saga to make a March super-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. This time Merchant spoke with AOL's Fan House. Merchant has been around a long time and he's seen a lot of tough negotiations for fights. He never saw anything like the Mayweather-Pacquiao negotiations. He still doesn't fully understand the logic of Mayweather's position

Mayweather's Adviser Thinks Pacquiao Will Cave on Tests

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:56:00 +0300

Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions and adviser to Floyd Mayweather Jr., thinks Manny Pacquiao will eventually budge and agree to take the random blood tests for a March fight with Mayweather. The camps are still in a dispute over Mayweather's demands on Pacquiao to take random blood tests within 30-days of the fight. "I just think that at the end of the day, Manny Pacquiao will put his country on his back and eventually step up to the plate and agree to the random blood and urine testing

Roach Likes Pacquiao-Marquez Trilogy, Foreman Warning

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:15:00 +0300

Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao, would prefer to see a trilogy bout between his fighter and Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez. They fought to a controversial draw in 2004 and Pacquiao won a controversial split-decision in 2008. Marquez was on the losing end of a lopsided twelve round decision to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last September. Roach says people will still watch

Pacquiao sues Mayweathers for defamation

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:12:00 +0300

Arum said he is no longer considering Paulie Malignaggi as an alternative opponent for Pacquiao on March 13. He said he did research and discovered that few believe Malignaggi would have been a credible opponent. Instead, Arum said if a Mayweather fight can�t be made, he�ll try to finalize a deal for a fight between Pacquiao and Yuri Foreman, who holds a super welterweight belt and who is promoted by Top Rank

Foreman's Manager: "Yuri Will Be Too Much For Pacquiao"

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:29:00 +0300

Murray Wilson, says WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will bite off more than he can chew if he steps in the ring with WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman. There are heavy talks going on for Foreman to replace Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Pacquiao's March opponent. Murray says a preliminary agreement has been reached with Top Rank to face Pacquiao on March 20

Pacquiao To Honor Nevada Ruling, Sets Test Up

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:47:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao will remain with his family in his hometown of General Santos City on Wednesday in the Philippines to celebrate the birthday of his eldest daughter Mary Divine Grace and will not come to Manila to undergo a urinalysis as directed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission chairwoman Pat Lundvall

Breaking point for Pacquiao-Mayweather?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:50:00 +0300

Even in the best of times, nothing is ever quite as it seems in boxing. When it comes to the unceasing political hard-balling that surrounds the biggest fight that has yet to be, every action and reaction comes with a liberal coating of chicane

Pacquiao vs Malignaggi?

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:03:00 +0300

As of now, the proposed March 13 super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is off due to the much publicized impasse over random prefight blood testing. Top Rank has now made an offer to former world champion Paulie Malignaggi, who confirmed the offer with Marc Lichtenfeld of the popular �Through The Ropes� radio show

Pacquiao Plans Legal Battle With Mayweathers, Golden Boy

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:50:00 +0300

According to a published report on Philboxing.com, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has ordered his promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank to file a lawsuit in the next few days against Floyd Mayweather Jr, Floyd Mayweather Sr and Golden Boy Promotions. According to Pacquiao, his character and person has been questioned, maligned, damaged and tarnished by baseless and false accusations

Pacquiao-Mayweather in jeopardy

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:24:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions has issued a statement announcing that the mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is in jeopardy because Manny Pacquiao is refusing to comply with Olympic style drug testing as requested by Mayweather�s management. Early today Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions (representing Mayweather Promotions), was contacted by Top Rank President Todd duBoef

Mayweather: I understand Pacquiao not

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:34:00 +0300

�I understand Pacquiao not liking having his blood taken, because frankly I don�t know anyone who really does,� said Mayweather. �But in a fight of this magnitude, I think it is our responsibility to subject ourselves to sportsmanship at the highest level. I have already agreed to the testing and it is a shame that he is not willing to do the same. It leaves me with great doubt as to the level of fairness I would be facing in the ring that night

Mayweather Sr: "I Was Right About Manny Pacquiao"

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0300

The news has turned the boxing world upside down. The March 13 super-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is in serious jeopardy of being off after a dispute over the contract clause of "Olympic-style drug testing" 30-days before the fight. Pacquiao is only willing to go

Mayweather-Pacquiao Heads To The MGM Grand on 3/13

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:16:00 +0300

According to the Grand Rapids Press , the hometown paper of Floyd Mayweather Jr, the mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. For several weeks

Lennox Lewis speaks on Floyd Mayweather Jr, Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:46:00 +0300

So who can defeat top player Floyd Mayweather Jr.? HBO TV commentator and former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, legendary Lennox Lewis believes there is only two men in the game who could possibly defeat Mayweather Jr

Mayweather-Pacquiao Could Be Finalized This Week

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:17:00 +0300

According to a source close to the negotiations, speaking with AOL's Fan House, the March 13 super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be finalized as early as this week. There is still nothing solid on the venue. The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is the frontrunner. Texas' Dallas Cowboys has made a strong $25 million dollar bid to steal it away. That may not be enough

Pacquiao Will Destroy Floyd Mayweather, Says Arum

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:57:00 +0300

There is no doubt in Top Rank promoter Bob Arum�s mind who the winner will be in the March 13 fight for the ages between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and the man who was king before him, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Arum who promoted some of Mayweather�s fights in the past and had a not-too-pleasant falling out with him and those around him

Pacquiao-Mayweather Fever: Arum Leaves For Manila

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:04:00 +0300

Now that pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao has filed his Certificate of Candidacy for the lone congressional seat of Sarangani, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is arriving in Manila on Thursday morning from Las Vegas to meet with the boxing hero and map out plans for his next fight. Arum appeared a little disappointed that the assurances he was given by Team Pacquiao members that Pacquiao would run unopposed and that

Mayweather Will Not Wait For Pacquiao-Cotto Winner

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:39:00 +0300

On September 19, Floyd Mayweather Jr. returned to the ring after a near two year layoff to dominate Juan Manuel Marquez. He doesn't know who his next opponent will be but he told the Associated Press that he will not sit and wait on the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto winner, which takes place on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather plans to move forward with his comeback, whether that includes the Pacquiao-Cotto

Mayweather vs Pacquiao Eyed For March 13, 2010?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:10:00 +0300

Top Rank's Bob Arum told the Manila Bulletin on Monday that Manny Pacquiao's 2010 debut would fall in the second week of March. The working date of March 13 is being tossed around. Arum warned that Pacquiao, and everyone else, should not look past the November 14 clash with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto

Mayweather Says Mosley Missed His Chance, Twice

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:27:00 +0300

If Shane Mosley thought last weekend's stunt will lure Floyd Mayweather Jr. into a fight - he was wrong. Following Floyd's dominating win over Juan Manuel Marquez last Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mosley and his Golden Boy Promotions partner Bernard Hopkins entered the ring. A war of words broke out between Mosley/Hopkins and Mayweather

Roach: "Floyd Needs Pacquiao, We Don't Need Him"

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:42:00 +0300

If Manny Pacquiao beats Miguel Cotto on November 14, the stage will be set for what may be the toughest fight negotiations in the current era of the sport. Both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao believe they deserve the much bigger piece of the money. Neither guy is willing to budge from their position and neither guy wants to do an 50-50 even split

Mayweather wins easily

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:59:00 +0300

Coming back from a 21-month layoff, multi-division world champion Floyd �Money� Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) took a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Juan Manuel Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs) in a welterweight clash on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bigger, quicker Mayweather dropped Marquez in round two with a left hook and pretty much had his way the entire twelve rounds. Scores were 118-109, 120-107, 119-108

Mayweather wins in unanimous decision

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:34:00 +0300

Money came back with a guarantee. Floyd Mayweather Jr. told the world he was still its best boxer despite taking 21 months off, and he backed up every boast with every jab in an impressive victory. Although next time out, hopefully he'll pick on somebody his own size

Roger Mayweather: "Marquez Good, But Skills Pays the Bills"

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:11:00 +0300

Roger Mayweather says that come Sept. 19 in Las Vegas - no matter what Juan Manuel Marquez is able to bring to the table against his nephew Floyd, Jr. - it won't be enough

De La Hoya: "Marquez Can Knock Mayweather Out"

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:33:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya says that he is positive that Juan Manuel Marquez is capable of knocking out Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. De La Hoya is under the impression that Marquez has more power in his punches than Mayweather

Marquez Plans To Shock Mayweather, and Critics

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:43:00 +0300

Affable yet incredibly single mindedly focused, through the most excruciating sets of abdominal crunches, sparring sessions or being hit on the head by two handfuls of plastic tubing, to hone his reflexes, Juan Manuel still has time to grin while bearing it. His only indulgent concession to luxury in this sweatshop, that�s honed burnished master craftsmen like brother Rafael

Mayweather Blasts Pacquiao�s Hatton/De La Hoya Wins

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:33:00 +0300

When the subject of Manny Pacquiao being the best pound for pound best in the world is brought up, Floyd Mayweather Jr. sounds off and unloads on the two best wins on Pacquiao�s record, against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton. Mayweather feels that he beat Hatton and De La Hoya better and beat them at their true best

De La Hoya: �The Pressure is On Floyd Mayweather Jr�

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:49:00 +0300

The date of September 19 is only a few weeks away. Floyd Mayweather Jr. makes his long awaited return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez at the catch-weight of 144-pounds. The pressure in the fight, according to Oscar De La Hoya, is on Mayweather and not Marquez. The Mexican warrior is a heavy underdog and most expect him to lose. Mayweather is expected to win big

Police Seize Guns From Floyd Mayweather's Home, Cars

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:39:00 +0300

In a follow-up to a story reported earlier in the week, Floyd Mayweather Jr's name has been swirling in the middle of an ongoing investigation regarding a Monday night shooting outside of the Las Vegas Boulder Highway roller rink. Quincey Williams, 24, was the target and made allegations that Mayweather threatened his life less than an hour before shots were fired in the parking lot. Nobody was hurt

Marquez: "I Will Try To Knock Floyd Mayweather Jr Out"

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:16:00 +0300

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya says Juan Manuel Marquez can put himself in position to be compared to the Mexican legend himself, Julio Cesar Chavez, if he manages to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. De La Hoya says Marquez has his entire future riding on this fight. He expects his fighter to beat the odds by beating Mayweather

Cops search Floyd�s home

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:41:00 +0300

Police have reportedly searched the home of Floyd �Money� Mayweather, Jr. today after Floyd�s Rolls-Royce was allegedly on the scene during a shooting incident outside a local ice skating rink on Sunday night. It is not known whether Floyd was actually at the scene. Floyd Mayweather, Sr. told TMZ that his son had nothing to do with the shooting and that police ransacked his son�s home looking for a gun

Mayweather-Marquez in theaters

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:54:00 +0300

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer announced today that the September 19 Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez will be available on HD closed circuit in 170 movie theaters across the nation. The event will be distributed by NCM Fathom. Tickets will be approximately $12.50-$15 each. The entire PPV event will be shown on big screens

Mayweather-Marquez officials

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:51:00 +0300

The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced today the names of the referee and judges who will officiate the Floyd �Money� Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel �Dinamita� Marquez super fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, Sept. 19. The referee assigned to the 12-round bout is Tony Weeks from Nevada and judging the bout will be Burt Clements from Nevada, Dave Moretti from Nevada and William Lerch from Illinois

Mayweather: "I'm Fighting Juan Because He Beat Manny"

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:01:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is going back at the critics who continue to ask for a legit reason that backs his decision to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19 - instead of Manny Pacuqiao, who is considered by most as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. Mayweather sees Marquez as a better fighter and says the Mexican fighter already beat Pacquiao - twice. Pacquiao and Marquez fought to a controversial draw in 2004

Mayweather-Marquez undercard

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:09:00 +0300

The TV undercard for the Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez showdown on September 19 was officially announced today. The lineup includes WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-2, 22 KOs) in a rematch against Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20 KOs), former WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis (25-2, 21 KOs) will try to regain that now vacant title against 2004 Olympian Vicente Escobedo

Marquez: "My Skills Will Overcome Floyd Mayweather Jr"

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:04:00 +0300

Juan Manuel Marquez is counting down the days until the biggest fight of his career. With a little over a month to go, Marquez is preparing for his challenge of of his life against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Ricky Hatton: "Floyd Mayweather Jr Can't Sell Tickets"

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:58:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton has come out swinging at the recent comments that were made by Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hatton was upset over some of the recent comments that Mayweather made about ending his career. Hatton suffered his first loss with a ten-round stoppage to Mayweather in December of 2007

Floyd Jr: "I Set Them Up, Pacquiao Knocks Them Down"

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:53:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. during a recent interview with media outlet Bossip, said that he sets the fighters up and Manny Pacquiao knocks them down. Mayweather is trying to downplay two of Pacquiao's biggest wins, Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya. He says the damage he caused to both, set them up for Pacquiao to put them down. Mayweather returns on September 19 against Juan Manuel Marquez

Floyd Jr: "If Manny Wants it, I'll Pay Juan To Step Aside"

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:24:00 +0300

If Manny Pacquiao wants a showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr, all he has to do is ask. At least that's what Floyd told The Grand Rapids Press. Mayweather returns for the first time since December 2007 when he takes on Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. If Pacquiao requests the fight, Mayweather says that he will pay Marquez to step aside so the fight can happen

Mayweather-Marquez postponed

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:25:00 +0300

The highly anticipated July 18 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been postponed due to a rib injury sustained by Mayweather while training. The mega-fight was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View

Floyd Sr: "Mayweather Batters Marquez Like Gatti"

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:51:00 +0300

Trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. views the July 18 showdown between his son Floyd Mayweather Jr, and WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, as a one-sided mismatch. He compares the fight to his son's one-sided beatdown of Arturo Gatti from 2005. Mayweather pounded Gatti for six rounds before the fight was stopped. He says the fight is so one-sided that he can't believe HBO placed it on pay-per-view. Marquez moves up be nearly two weight divisions to meet Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather Jr: �Shane Mosley Blew His Chance�

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0300

The returning Floyd Mayweather Jr. was confronted with a serious questions. Why is he fighting Juan Manuel Marquez instead of Shane Mosley? Mosley is viewed by many as the top fighter at 147-pounds, a division where Mayweather resides. Floyd returns on July 18 against Marquez at catch-weight of 144-pounds. Marquez, the WBA/WBO lightweight champ, moves up by nearly two weight divisions

Pacquiao Targets Mayweather, if He Beats Marquez

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:44:00 +0300

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. gets past Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao wants to fight him. Mayweather is a heavy favorite to beat Marquez. Pacquiao wants the fight but says the final call will come from Top Rank and his team.

Shane Mosley Tells Mayweather Jr. To Stop Running

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:14:00 +0300

A potential fight that many boxing experts say has been brewing since the 90's, when Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a super featherweight and Shane Mosley was a lightweight. Back then, an up and coming Mayweather tried to get himself a fight with Mosley, who would instead move up by two weight divisions and make his mark in the sport by winning a decision over a prime Oscar De La Hoya in a welterweight classic

Mayweather�s Hit List Includes Pacquiao, Mosley, Cotto

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:47:00 +0300

If people thought Floyd Mayweather Jr. was going to return for a payday or two and then head back into retirement, they are very mistaken. Mayweather returns to the ring on July 18 against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Floyd has been away from the ring since a December 07 knockout of Ricky Hatton

Mayweather Jr, Mayweather Sr Reunite For Marquez Fight

Tue, 19 May 2009 08:05:00 +0300

The father/son combination of unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. and well-known trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. - is back. The two have been feuding for several years but managed to make peace in the last few months. Mayweather Sr. taught his son the sport but after a falling out which took place nearly a decade ago, he began training other fighters like Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Chad Dawson

Marquez - "Mayweather is The Best, Not Manny Pacquiao"

Tue, 19 May 2009 10:35:00 +0300

While most of the boxing world views Manny Pacquiao as the best boxer in the world, Juan Manuel Marquez is not one of them. Marquez considers Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the best fighter in boxing. He faces Mayweather on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez is convinced that he beat Pacquiao in 2004, when they fought to a draw, and in 2008, when Pacquiao won a close split-decision

Marquez Promising a Mexican War With Mayweather

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:01:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez plans to rise to the occassion when he challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr. on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. For may years Marquez has been waiting for a fight to make his career stand out, and he says a win over Mayweather will put him ahead of the pack and force a third meeting with Manny Pacquiao.

Marquez Says Mayweather First, Then Pacquiao Trilogy

Tue, 05 May 2009 22:57:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is taking every precaution for his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on July 18. Marquez is hoping the swine flu epidemic is not going to complicate his training camp. He usually trains in Mexico for his big fights, but plans to leave the country to train elsewhere if the flu strain continues to spread

Mayweather vs Pacquiao - Manny Ready For The Fight

Mon, 04 May 2009 20:12:00 +0300

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino champion is ready for the fight. Pacquiao told DZBB radio that he wants to return in October or November and Mayweather is the likely opponent. Mayweather returns to the ring on July 18 against Pacquiao's rival, Juan Manuel Marquez. Most see Marquez as a very big underdog in the fight

Mayweather-Marquez is on!

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:19:00 +0300

On July 18, Floyd �Mainstream Money� Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez meet on a PPV card billed as �Number One/Numero Uno� at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout was officially announced today. �Credentials don�t lie and the record speaks for itself,� said Mayweather. �When it comes to July 18, I don�t need to tell you what I�m going to do. A small man will never retire me. I�m here to stay. I�m here to fight and reclaim what�s mine. I�m the king and nobody has taken my throne

Mayweather-Marquez is on!

Sun, 03 May 2009 20:27:00 +0300

Mayweather vs. Marquez To Be Officially Announced

Sat, 02 May 2009 07:53:00 +0300

On Wednesday, I broke the news that a deal was reached for Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez at a catch-weight below 145-pounds. I stated a few days ago that I couldn't say it was "100% done" because two sources, who were close to negotiations, had advised me that only Marquez [at the time I wrote it] had signed off on the deal. According to the word going around Las Vegas, Mayweather has finally signed off on the deal

Mayweather vs. Marquez is Close To a Done Deal

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:20:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised, by two sources who are close to the situation, that a deal has been reached for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight Juan Manuel Marquez. The proposed date [unless there is some change] is July 18 on HBO pay-per-view. The two sides have been negotiating for several weeks and the biggest roadblock was the catch-weight. The exact weight was not disclosed to me

Floyd Mayweather Jr - Four Possible Opponents in 09

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:46:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25KOs) frenzy has hit the sport. The rumors about the possible return of Mayweather, tentative for July 11, has caused quite a stir with boxing fans and the media. According to the story going around, Mayweather's team is talking with HBO about a possible return on the July date. The biggest obstacle, at the moment, is Mayweather's desire to fight on regular HBO, which is causing an issue because of the

Mayweather Wants $20 Million For Pacquiao, Mosley Bouts

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:18:00 +0300

Don't expect a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in the near future. Recently Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions had reached out to Mayweather's advisor, Al Haymon, and tried to put together a deal for a bout between Mayweather and Shane Mosley. Schaefer made an offer of $8 million dollars. Mayweather would respond with an extreme counter - a request for a guarantee of $20 million dollars

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Plans Return For Manny Pacquiao

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:58:00 +0300

According to some of the Mayweather family members, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is already planning to return to the ring to challenge Manny Pacquiao. Family members told Mayweather's hometown paper, the Grand Rapids Press, that Floyd Jr. advised some of them of his comeback plan moments after Pacquiao stopped Oscar De La Hoya in eight rounds in Las Vegas last Saturday night

De La Hoya Eyes Wright? September Date To Move?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:37:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya is exploring all of his options. Since last Friday's unexpected retirement announcement by Floyd Mayweather Jr, Golden Boy Promotions is working around the clock to secure a new opponent for De La Hoya's September fight. Ricky Hatton was approached and turned the offer down. The fight between WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cottto and Antonio Margarito

Mayweather retires again!

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:55:00 +0300

It is with a heavy heart that I write you this message today. I have decided to permanently retire from boxing. This decision was not an easy one for me to make as boxing is all I have done since I was a child. However, these past few years have been extremely difficult for me to find the desire and joy to continue in the sport. I have said numerous times and after several of my fights over the past two years that I might not fight

Floyd wins wrestling match!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:22:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion and boxing pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather defeated seven-foot, 441lb Paul Wight a.k.a. "The Big Show," on Sunday night in a wrestling match before 74,635 at Wrestlemania XXIV in Orlando, Florida. After being mostly worked over, the 5'8, 159lb Mayweather hit Wight several times with a folding chair, then after grabbing some brass knuckles, Mayweather laid out Wight with a right hand. Floyd allegedly

Hatton Eyes Rematch With Mayweather in 09?

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:07:00 +0300

According to a report by RTE, Ricky Hatton might land a rematch with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2009. Hatton was stopped by Mayweather last December in Las Vegas. The report states that a rematch would take place across the ocean in Wembley. Hatton returns against Juan Lazcano on May 24 and Mayweather has been penciled in for a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya on September 20

Mayweather: "Hatton Should Not Fight Again"

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:09:00 +0300

"I hope Ricky Hatton is able get to through this one," Mayweather told Rafael. "This is tough on him and his family. I know he's been through a lot of wars. I don't think he should fight again. A fight of this magnitude can really tear you down mentally and physically. The wars, like his fight with Kostya Tszyu and me, eventually catch up to you like they did with Fernando Vargas and Erik Morales."

Hatton back in Manchester!

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:49:00 +0300

Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton (43-1) landed back in Manchester airport this morning from Las Vegas, nearly a week after his tenth round stoppage to Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. He met waiting fans and media and talked openly about his future plans. He stated, "Whether I fight at welterweight or junior welterweight just depends on the fights that are on the the table. I have an opened mind. There is talk of

Mayweather KOs Hatton in 10!

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:22:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) scored a tenth round knockout over IBO light welter titlist Ricky Hatton (43-1, 31 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hatton was very aggressive early and controlled the tempo of the fight. Mayweather adjusted and had success pot-shotting "the Hitman," then quickly clinching. Hatton was cut over the right eye in round three by a Mayweather

Mayweather, Hatton speak!

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:09:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather: Ricky Hatton is one hell of a fighter, I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. I had a ball in there tonight. I knew I had to be versatile in the ring tonight, this guy [Hatton] is a rough and tough fighter. A couple of times I hurt him and said to myself, 'damn, he's still coming.' [Talking about retirement] As of right now I'm really bored with the sport of boxing. But if the money's right

Mayweather 147, Hatton 145!

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:55:00 +0300

Rick Hatton and Floyd Mayweather both made weight for their WBC welterweight title showdown on Saturday night in front of a big crowd inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Hatton walked in first wearing a black shirt and his trademark hat. Mayweather then entered wearing a black jacket and a hood over his head along with his team members holding up his WBC title belts. WBC president Jose Sulaiman was pesiding

Hatton, Mayweather arrivals!

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:23:00 +0300

"Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, and Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton both arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the WBC welterweight championship at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-view. Here is what the fighters had to say as they met with media members in town early to cover this mega-bout

Ricky Hatton: "I'd Love To Fight Miguel Cotto"

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:38:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton, the unbeaten son of Manchester, is counting down the days until his Dec. 8 showdown with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. During a recent chat on ESPN, Hatton was asked about his potential post-Mayweather plans. Hatton threw out a single name

Mayweather: "Hatton Will Never Be The Best"

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:10:00 +0300

In a recent interview with Sky Sports News, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather fired off a verbal assault on his Dec. 8 challenger Ricky Hatton. They collide at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather said that Hatton is a one-dimensional fighter who could never be the pound-for-pound best. In his opinion, Hatton's popularity is overhyped and Hatton should thank him for the payday opportunity

Ricky Hatton: "Mayweather is Taking Me Lightly"

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:03:00 +0300

"I've learnt by my mistakes and I think I'll be better for it, and I'll have to be because he's a five-weight world champion," Hatton said. "I've shown in fights that I've got the boxing ability to do it. My power, my angles, my feinting, my moving in quick on opponents, my speed of footwork along with the boxing ability - I just think I know what to do against Floyd Mayweather."

Mayweather-Hatton presser!

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:18:00 +0300

At the kick off press conference for "Undefeated" the Mayweather-Hatton mega fight slated for December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, the Mayweather Jr (38-0, 24 KOs) antics began early. As Mayweather Jr strode towards the dais to the tune of "Hail to the Chief" waving two American flags which he promptly deposited in front of Ricky Hatton and began to speak disparagingly of the Manchester native

Roger Mayweather on Hatton, Cotto, Mosley

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:35:00 +0300

In a recent interview with Brent Matteo Alderson of BoxingScene.com, Roger Mayweather, trainer and uncle of WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., gave his thoughts on a variety of topics. He thinks a great fight will happen when Floyd Mayweather takes on Ricky Hatton on Dec. 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and thinks Hatton's only chance to win is to stay close and be aggressive

Hatton vs Mayweather signed!

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:16:00 +0300

The superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton is on. "The contract provided what we wanted and we are officially signed up," Ricky's father/manager Ray Hatton told the BBC, "and our lawyers have told us that the Mayweather camp have also signed. Now we are just waiting for the date and venue to be made official." The bout will reportedly be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, possibly December 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Mayweather: "Hatton is Getting Knocked Out!"

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:40:00 +0300

They are two of boxing�s best, two of the most exciting fighters in the sport today, and both are undefeated. They stand atop their weight divisions and fight fans are in for a thrill as pound-for-pound king of the ring and welterweight champion �Pretty Boy� Floyd Mayweather will meet British icon and junior welterweight champion Ricky �The Hitman� Hatton on Saturday, December 8 for the 147-pound championship

Hatton: "I Have The Style To Beat Mayweather"

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:06:00 +0300

"Floyd Mayweather is a dream fight for me, the main man on my list," said Hatton to the UK Telegraph. "I've made no secret of the fact that I want to fight the best, and Mayweather represents the biggest challenge out there. I know it will be the toughest fight of my career. I think I have the style to beat him, and I can think of no greater motivation than going in against the man considered the world's No 1 pound-for-pound fighter."

Floyd Not Impressed With Miguel Cotto

Mon, 14 May 2007 14:17:00 +0300

During a recent interview with the Newark Star-Ledger, WBC junior middleweight champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. touched on the subject of a bout with unbeaten WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto. Mayweather told the paper that it's premature to talk about a fight with Cotto. He views Cotto as a good fighter, but also says Cotto makes way too many mistakes to ever beat him

Mayweather: "The Rematch Will Be Toe-To-Toe"

Fri, 11 May 2007 12:11:00 +0300

WBC junior middleweight champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is already talking up a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya. In a recent interview with the Associated Press , Mayweather said a rematch with Oscar would be even better than the original because they can fight toe-to-toe. Following the split-decision win over De La Hoya on May 5 in Las Vegas, Mayweather announced his retirement, but vowed to return for a De La Hoya

Don King Wants De La Hoya-Trinidad Rematch

Tue, 08 May 2007 14:33:00 +0300

Conservatively dressed in a sober gray suit. But also sporting a Stars and Stripes tie and matching handkerchief, a noticeably slimmer Don King drew a jostling crowed of Mexican reporters like bees to a honey pot, and with an occasional flourish of his unlit cigar, he couldn�t resist raising the tasty prospect of a re-match between Oscar and Tito

Floyd, Oscar talking rematch!

Mon, 07 May 2007 12:13:00 +0300

First to speak was a disturbed Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer who took the mic with an official media copy of the Nevada State Athletic Commission's official scorecard. Much to the dismay of vocal Mayweather supporters in the crowd, Schaefer pointed out an error in the copy of the scorecards

Mayweather defeats De La Hoya!

Sun, 06 May 2007 06:58:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr (38-0, 24 KOs) won a twelve round split decision over WBC super welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya (38-5, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Floyd had the edge in a slow round one, but De La Hoya upped the pressure to win round two. After an opening flurry in round three, Oscar wasn't as aggressive and Floyd picked him apart. De La Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya: "I Thought I Won The Fight"

Sun, 06 May 2007 11:24:00 +0300

Shortly after Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was declared the winner of Saturday's fight against Oscar De Le Hoya by way of a split decision, De La Hoya told reporters that the decision should have gone the other way because he did enough to win the fight. Judges Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth had it for Mayweather, with scores of 116-112 and 115-113. Tom Kaczmarek

De La Hoya, Mayweather Trade Final Shots

Sat, 05 May 2007 12:33:00 +0300

"I beat the best that they put in front of me in my era," Mayweather (37-0, 24 KOs) said. "Every time I make an A-class fighter look like D-class fighter, (the media) doesn't want to give me the props I really deserve. I didn't live in the Muhammad Ali era. I didn't live in Sugar Ray Robinson's era. This is Floyd Mayweather's era. I can only beat the guys they put in front of me."

Hatton targets De La Hoya!

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:30:00 +0300

Unbeaten IBO jr welterweight champion Ricky Hatton says Oscar De La Hoya will "use his size and reach" to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night. What's more, 'The Hitman' is targeting the winner. "If I had the choice I think I'd like to fight De La Hoya," Hatton told Sky Sports. "He's just a massive, massive name. He's not just a modern-day legend, looking at all the world titles he's won, he's a legend.

De La Hoya, Mayweather almost through talking

Thu, 03 May 2007 04:12:00 +0300

After three months of verbal sparring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya are just about ready to shut up and fight. Boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter and its most popular champion said little to spark controversy or antagonize each other Wednesday at the largest media gathering before their fight for De La Hoya's WBC 154-pound title Saturday night.

Arch rivals set for richest fight

Wed, 02 May 2007 01:44:00 +0300

Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday for what has the potential to be the richest fight in boxing history. Six-weight world champion De la Hoya is defending his WBC light middleweight belt against the unbeaten Mayweather, a world champion at four weights.

Oscar, Floyd on weight!

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:15:00 +0300

Both Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather took part in the mandatory WBC 7-day safety weight check-ins from their respective training camps. Stepping on the scale in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and overseen by the Puerto Rico Boxing Commission President, Jose Penagaricano, De La Hoya weighed 158 pounds. "I'm ready and eagerly awaiting the sound of the bell." Mayweather weighed in at the Las Vegas offices of Dr. Robert Voy

Roger Mayweather: Why do I need Floyd Sr.'s opinion!

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:54:00 +0300

Much was made in the media about longtime Oscar De La Hoya trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. moving over to the camp of his son Floyd Mayweather Jr. Did the elder Floyd bring inside knowledge with him on how his son can defeat the Golden Boy in the May 5 De La Hoya-Mayweather superfight? If so, Floyd Jr.'s head trainer Roger Mayweather doesn't want to hear it. Roger made it abundantly clear today in a profanity-laced tirade that

Floyd: Oscar just another foe!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:26:00 +0300

"I'm very happy with the way camp is running for this fight. We're just doing what we do, taking care of business. My job is to push my team to the limit. And my team's job is to push me to the limit. Oscar is just a name. I've been here before. I'm not nervous. He's just another opponent to me. We know Oscar has problems with smart, slick boxers, he better have his game plan ready come May 5. I make a fight like this

De La Hoya Media Day!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:36:00 +0300

Ever since I took this fight I have been preparing myself, I have started the visualizing process. I saw him fight and I said I can beat this guy. And at that point I started the mental preparation, I started to prepare spiritually and emotionally, and because of that now I'm totally at ease with myself and everyday when I'm training I feel comfortable, and that helps my training all the way around

Oscar, Floyd camp notes!

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:42:00 +0300

For Oscar De La Hoya and his new trainer Freddie Roach, the honeymoon is over and training camp is down to business. It is Roach's first training camp in three years (last one with Mike Tyson in Phoenix training for the Danny Williams fight) where he had to leave his Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, go on location, work with and set-up camp with just one fighter. "I am used to being at my gym 10 hours a day training a bunch

De La Hoya Camp Update!

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:02:00 +0300

Fightnews just caught up with Freddie Roach and got an exclusive update on Oscar De La Hoya's training camp in Puerto Rico. Roach gives us an in depth look at how camp is progressing thus far, and he also informed Fightnews that there is a very real possibility that he will be in San Antonio for Pacquiao's fight against Solis

Roger back in Floyd camp!

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:07:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather welcomed his uncle Roger Mayweather � who has been the fighter's lead trainer for most of his career � back to the gym and his Las Vegas training camp this week for his May 5 super fight with Oscar De La Hoya. Mayweather, who did not hire another trainer while his uncle was jailed on a domestic abuse charge, is ecstatic to have his lead trainer back in his corner after a six-month and one-fight absence

Selfless Mosley to give De La Hoya a hand

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:30:00 +0300

Shane Mosley beat Oscar De La Hoya twice in major championship fights, taking the welterweight title from him in a stirring 2000 battle and then controversially winning the junior middleweight title from him in 2003. Back then, they were respectful ring rivals. Today, Mosley is a partner in De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and they've become pals. In an individual sport, they've become as close to being teammates as you can be.

De La Hoya, Mayweather start 11-city promotional tour for May 5 bout

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:32:00 +0300

It was Oscar De La Hoya's turn to take the podium, and he could hardly get a word in. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was busy yelling back at rowdy fans, posing for pictures and doing everything he could to annoy De La Hoya. It's The Golden Boy against the Pretty Boy -- and, boy, what a scene it was.

Roach on Oscar, Manny & More!

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:05:00 +0300

Everyone in boxing knew that once the deal between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr was inked, that �The Golden Boy� would look elsewhere for a new trainer. Famed fight trainer Freddie Roach, already loaded with a stable full of champions, contenders, and prospects, had his hands full, but when an opportunity of a lifetime comes around, it's tough to pass on it, � It was a hard decision at first, because I have to give

De La Hoya chooses Roach as trainer for Mayweather bout

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:57:00 +0300

Suddenly eager to avoid the feuding Mayweather family, Oscar De La Hoya has chosen Freddie Roach as his trainer for a May 5 super welterweight title fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Floyd Mayweather Sr., who has trained De La Hoya since late 2000, turned down an offer to be in the boxer's corner against his estranged son.

Floyd Sr.'s $2 million ultimatum!

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:08:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya's long-time trainer Floyd Mayweather has further escalated his already very public demands for a $2 million fee to train the Golden Boy in his May 5 megabout against Mayweather's son Floyd Mayweather Jr. "I told him my figure and he said he'd get back with me," Mayweather Sr. told USA Today. "I haven't heard from him yet, but soon it's going to be time to step up or step off." Floyd Sr. also stated, "What I'm asking for is

JACK MOSLEY SPEAKS ON POSSIBLY TRAINING DE LA HOYA

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:27:00 +0300

RC: Jack from what I understand your name is now being mentioned in the mix to possibly Oscar De La Hoya for his May 5th Showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. What can you tell us about that? JM: Well that�s true, I thought since Mayweather Sr. is not going to be training him, I said well I might as well go in there and train him. I trained Shane twice to do his thing against Oscar. I am a two-time

DE LA HOYA VS. MAYWEATHER SUPER FIGHT MAY 5 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:02:00 +0300

It will be an unprecedented super fight between two boxing superstars and former Olympians. It will be an event poised to shatter records many believe would never be broken. Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to announce six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya will meet unbeaten, four-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev., in the biggest fight to hit the sport in decades

Oscar-Floyd is on for May 5!

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:51:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather have reached an agreement to fight on May 5. The fight was finalized today. The bout will be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. "We are not going to comment what the deal is," Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer told Fightnews.com. "It's a fair deal and if the pay-per-view hits the numbers which we anticipate it will, it will be new record payday for both guys.....It's going to be big. It's clearly

"Pretty One-Sided!"

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:15:00 +0300

Four-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr (36-0, 24 KOs) turned the 2006 Cinderella story of Carlos Baldomir (43-9-6, 13 KOs) into a pumpkin as he claimed Baldomir's WBC welterweight title with a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Baldomir unsuccessfully tried to neutralize Mayweather with pressure and a high punch output, but Floyd was much

Mayweather sheds tears, ponders retirement!

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:46:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had a more gratifying victory over Carlos Baldomir last night than most would think to imagine. Not only did Mayweather establish himself as the legitimate world champion at welterweight, he did it such an emphatic and dominant fashion. But his triumph over almost-Cinderella man Baldomir isn't what had the massive media gathering captivated at the post fight press conference; it was Mayweather

Mayweather makes splash at final presser!

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:05:00 +0300

Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather�s advisor, took the podium to say: �Floyd has said that Baldomir has two options to go out on his face or on his ass. Well, there is a third way he can go out.� Just then a member of Mayweather�s camp waived the white flag insinuating that Baldomir may just quit. Insulted by the theatrics a fuming Javier Zapata, Baldomir�s trainer, took his glass of water and threw it at Ellerbe. In retaliation Mayweather

Floyd vows brutal beating!

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:06:00 +0300

"He going to get a brutal beating, absolutely," promises Floyd Mayweather when he faces WBC welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir in an HBO-PPV clash on Saturday in Las Vegas. "That's what the fans want to see and that's what I want to give the fans....[Baldomir] is looking to get a knockout on me and he wants to be on the cover on all the newspapers the next day. But like I told him, 'you're going to get a chance to be on the cover

Mayweather-Baldomir presser!

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:17:00 +0300

Round one of the Floyd Mayweather-Carlos Baldomir press tour got underway today in New York City. The $49.95 PPV card is billed as "Pretty Risky" and will take place November 4 at the Mandlay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. "I am not overlooking Carlos Baldomir," stated Floyd today. "Does he deserve the fight? Absolutely! Antonio Margarito doesn't deserve the fight. Carlos Baldomir deserves the fight. He has proven himself

MAYWEATHER RETURNS ON NOVEMBER 4...NOT AGAINST DE LA HOYA!

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:19:00 +0300

Leonard Ellerbe, advisor to pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr has informed Boxingtalk.com that, "It appears Oscar De La Hoya does not plan on fighting again this year, therfore Floyd's next fight will take place on HBO PPV on November 4." Ellerbe also informed Boxingtalk.com that HBO has penciled Mayweather in for a February 24, his birthday. According to Ellerbe those in the running for Mayweather's November 4 date are

IBF ORDERS MAYWEATHER-SUAREZ!

Tue, 16 May 2006 10:35:00 +0300

Earlier today the IBF ordered undefeated pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr to commence negotiations with mandatory challenger Mark Suarez. Originally the IBF ordered Mayweather to face former champ Zab Judah in an immediate rematch, however they rescinded that order in light of Judah getting his license revoked in Las Vegas. If Mayweather's people and Suarez's promoter Don King Productions are unable to come to terms by June

NSAC COMES DOWN HARD ON JUDAH'S AND MAYWEATHER ADVISOR!

Tue, 09 May 2006 12:07:00 +0300

Earlier today the Nevada State Athletic Commission came down hard on former undisputed welterweight champion Zab Judah, his father, trainer and co-manager Yoel Judah and Floyd Mayweather Jr advisor Leonard Ellerbe. Ellerbe received a $50,000 fine and four month suspension. Yoel Judah received a $100,000 fine and had his license revoked for one year and Zab Judah received a $250,000 fine and had his license revoked for a period

Report: Floyd a free agent!

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:20:00 +0300

IBF welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather has rejected an August 12 fight with Antonio Margarito and bought out his contract with Top Rank. Arum told ESPN that Mayweather paid Top Rank $750,000 to become a free agent. Top Rank will now use the August 12 date for the mandatory WBC title fight between Hasim Rahman and Oleg Maskaev with Antonio Margarito on the undercard. Floyd is eying a possible showdown with Oscar De La Hoya

Muhammad responds to Arum!

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:05:00 +0300

IBF President Marian Muhammad has responded to comments made by promoter Bob Arum to a Las Vegas newspaper (see below) concerning the IBF's ordering a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah. "I'm sure Arum didn't think we were out of our minds when the IBF approved the fight between Judah and Mayweather. Did he think we were not credible when he fought Judah for the IBF title and 5 million plus dollars? If Bob has a

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ZAB JUDAH

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:28:00 +0300

GL: What are your thoughts on the hearing that took place last Thursday? "It was messed up. I'm very disappointed with how everything went down. I was expecting a lot more from the Nevada Commission. I'm taking this whole thing real serious you know what I'm saying? That's why me and my entire team stayed in Vegas until Thursday night. We stayed in Vegas just for the hearing and all it really was the Roger Mayweather hearing

IBF ORDERS MAYWEATHER-JUDAH II

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:16:00 +0300

Boxingtalk.com has been informed that the IBF has ordered newly crowned welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr to face Zab Judah in an immediate rematch of their April 8 encounter

Hatton: "I told Floyd Mayweather to F*** off!"

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:49:00 +0300

Fans exiting the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12, 2005, following Jermain Taylor's second points over Bernard Hopkins were unaware that they'd nearly witnessed an even bigger fight. Just minutes before Hopkins made his ring walk, a pair of pound-for-pound talents very nearly 'got into it' at ringside. The fighters in question were Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather Junior

Mayweather win upheld!

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:55:00 +0300

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has just upheld IBF welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather's victory over Zab Judah. Mayweather's $5 million purse has been released. Floyd was not in attendance at today's hearing held in Las Vegas. Floyd's trainer Roger Mayweather was fined $200,000 and had his trainer's license revoked for one year as punishment for entering the ring before the end of round ten, prompting a wild melee. Roger, who was in

Mayweather, Judah speak!

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:46:00 +0300

The post-fight press conference for Mayweather-Judah came off without incident. Yet, there were plenty of questions, answers and allegations surrounding the melee that took place during the 10th round of Floyd Mayweather, Jr.�s twelve round unanimous decision victory over Zab Judah. Mayweather, now the IBF welterweight champion, won his fourth world title in as many weight classes Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las

Mayweather defeats Judah!

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 10:19:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather (36-0, 24 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Zab Judah (36-4, 24 KOs) to claim Judah's IBF welterweight championship Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Judah got off to a good start over the first four rounds, but by round five Mayweather began to solve Judah's southpaw style. Mayweather's fast combinations bloodied Judah's nose and mouth in the seventh as he began to

NSAC withholds fighters' purses!

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 11:20:00 +0300

The purses of both Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah have been withheld by the Nevada State Athletic Commission until a review of the tenth round near riot is made....Trainer Roger Mayweather has been placed on indefinite suspension for entering the ring.....15 minutes after the fight promoter Don King was still arguing with officials that Mayweather should have been disqualified when Roger Mayweather entered the ring. However, with thousands

Mayweather vs. Judah Round 10: ugly ring invasion

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 15:21:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr's win on Saturday night in Las Vegas was marred by an ugly ring invasion towards the end of round 10 after Zab Judah had landed a low blow. A clearly low left hook below the belt line from Judah landed clean, followed by a right hand to the back of Mayweather's head with 11 seconds left in the round

Mayweather 146, Judah 145.5

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 12:26:00 +0300

Both Floyd Mayweather and Jab Judah made weight for their IBF welterweight title fight on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas. After the weigh-in Judah had to be restrained from going after Mayweather. "You'll never beat me...you'll never beat me!" Judah yelled. Judah and Roger Mayweather then got into a shouting match. Floyd left the stage, but Judah was kept behind briefley to avoid an altercation

Sworn Enemies Update!

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 19:45:00 +0300

It's almost unheard of for a top fighter to have an open media workout on Wednesday of fight week. However, Floyd Mayweather Jr. invited the press to the Top Rank Gym yesterday, where he had a full-blast, two-and-a-half hour workout. No sparring, but Floyd hit the mits, hit the speed bag, hit the heavy bag, did floor exercises and worked on his timing with trainer Roger Mayweather inside the ring. Floyd will have a final private workout on

T.N.T. CHAT TRANSCRIPT: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:41:00 +0300

Hey Floyd i was just wondering what you got Planned for these last few day's leading up to the fight ... And plz KO Judah in the 7th ive got Money on ya Playa! FLOYD_MAYWEATHER_JR: What's up playa? From one playa to another, you're making money this weekend. I'm just winding down right. FLOYD_MAYWEATHER_JR: I can't wait to shut this boy's mouth once and for all

MAYWEATHER VACATES WBC JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE!

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:22:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather's advisor Leonard Ellerbe has informed Boxingtalk.com that Undefeated pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather has decided to vacate his WBC junior welterweight title. The decision permits Junior Witter and DeMarcus Corley, who has been training with Mayweather for the last six months, to face off for the vacant title. Mayweather's team had been informed by representatives of Ricky Hatton that a fight between the two

CHAT TRANSCRIPT: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:23:00 +0300

- Your the best p4p fighter in the world and i love watchin you fight when are we gunna see you in the ring with ricky fatton? FLOYD_MAYWEATHER_JR: For the 99th time, they don't want me just yet. They need at least one or two tune ups before they jump in there. What does that tell you about what kind of champion he is.It's absurb that he needs tune ups

Mayweather-Judah presser!

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 14:07:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "Don't ever judge a man based on the last fight.....Is this fight worth buying? Hell yeah, I'd buy it.....Sometimes your mouth can write a check your a-- can't cash." Zab Judah: "This is what the fans want to see. Forget about January 7. We all know that wasn't me."

Hatton aiming for Mayweather super-fight

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:30:00 +0300

Britain's IBF and WBA light world welterweight champion Ricky Hatton is ready to ditch his warm-up plans and jump straight into a career-defining fight against American superstar Floyd Mayweather. The Hitman was expected to take a couple of easier fights in America in 2006 before taking on Mayweather in a junior-welterweight unification bout at the end of the year

Mayweather might make mark vs. Judah

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:32:00 +0300

Perhaps the best thing that could happen in boxing in 2006 would be for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to finally capture the public's imagination like other greats of past and present. Promoter Bob Arum, who recently re-signed Mayweather to a two-year contract, is confident that moment is upon us. It will come, Arum said, when Mayweather squares off with welterweight champion Zab Judah on April 8

Judah-Mayweather inked!

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:53:00 +0300

An April 8 superfight between WBC/WBA/IBF welterweight champion Zab Judah and WBC super lightweight champion Floyd Mayweather was inked today. According to Team Judah, no venue has been finalized and the bout, which will take place in Las Vegas.

King and Arum schedule meeting to negotiate Judah-Mayweather super fight!

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 19:33:00 +0300

Sources close to the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that Promoters Don King and Bob Arum will meet in Las Vegas early next week to discuss and hopefully finalize the potential super fight between undisputed welterweight king Zab "Super" Judah and undefeated pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sources from HBO have informed Boxingtalk that Mayweather is expected to headline a PPV on either March 11 or March 18

Floyd Mayweather: "I'm flawless, Zab is jawless..."

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:21:00 +0300

Antonio00: Floyd , I thought you were gonna have an off the hook ring entrance on Saturday night, Did I miss something or did it get scraped ? And if so , what was the ring entrance suppose to be ? FLOYD_MAYWEATHER_JR: It was a change of plans at the last minute, but the most important thing is, I went out and did what I do

Mayweather-Mitchell Post-Fight Presser!

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:54:00 +0300

"I was anxious at first. I wanted to be better than in the Gatti fight. And that was a flawless fight. It's hard to be better than that. I had a game plan and I didn't stick to it, so I got hit big a couple of times early." That's how Floyd Mayweather Jr. assessed his performance after his solid victory over Sharmba Mitchell Saturday night

Mayweather wins easily!

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:14:00 +0300

Pound-for-pound best Floyd Mayweather Jr. (35-0, 24 KOs) made his welterweight debut a successful one with a sixth round knockout over two-time former 140lb. champion Sharmba Mitchell (56-5, 30 KOs) Saturday night at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. After dominating the first two rounds, Mayweather dropped Mitchell with a right hand in round three. Floyd continued to punish Mitchell finally dropping him with a body shot in round

Sharmba Mitchell: "He's quick, but I'm just as quick as he is"

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:19:00 +0300

This is probably the first time that you're going into the ring at a disadvantage as far as speed quickness are concerned, how do you plan on neutralizing that? Sharmba Mitchell: "To me it's not really a disadvantage. He's quick, but I'm just as quick as he is. He's the one at a disadvantage if you ask me. He's facing someone just as fast and quick as he is, plus I'm a lot stronger than he is."

Mayweather-Mitchell headed to Pechanga!

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:13:00 +0300

Reliable sources close to the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that undefeated pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr will face former junior welterweight champion Sharmba Mitchell at the Pechanga Resort And Casino in Temecula, California on November 19. The Mayweather-Mitchell fight will take place at 147 pounds. An official presser to announce this HBO World Championship Boxing card will take place in California later this week.

Winky to Mayweather: "50-50 purse split or no fight!"

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:53:00 +0300

Junior middleweight kingpin Ronald "Winky" Wright told Boxingtalk.com that unless Floyd Mayweather Jr. agrees to a 50-50 purse split, he can "forget about fighting me on November 12." Wright stated, "I didn't go looking for him, he's come looking for me and if he wants to fight me on PPV November 12, it's got to be 50-50." Wright doesn't want to hear about the risk Mayweather would be taking either. "People look at that and say

Mayweather Jr. not guilty!

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 16:50:00 +0300

�n Friday, pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. was found not guilty of charges of domestic violence stemming from an incident in late 2003. Mayweather was accused of punching, kicking and pulling the hair of the mother of his three children. But at trial, the woman testified she made the story up because she was mad at Maywaether for leaving her.

Wright: "If he gets in that ring, he ain't going to be Pretty Boy no more!

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:08:00 +0300

Floyd sounds like he's trying to talk himself into a fight. Trash talking is for some scared ass (brothers). I do my talking with my fists. He sees me in Vegas, he sees me everywhere. I'm not one of these cats out here talking shit with anything but my hands. I'm happy he wants to fight me, because I'd get paid a lot of money to beat up on a little guy. He could say what he wants about my punching power

Wright vs. Mayweather a Reality?

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:46:00 +0300

What may have initially sounded like a crazy boxing rumor could turn out true. Unnamed sources close to the situation are reporting that promoters Bob Arum, Gary Shaw and Don King are in deep negotiations to match former undisputed junior middleweight boss Ronald �Winky� Wright and WBC Super Lightweight king �Pretty Boy� Floyd Mayweather, possibly in late October or November of this year.

Judah challenges Mayweather!

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:45:00 +0300

Undisputed world welterweight champion Zab "Super" Judah extended his congratulations to "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather today after his dominating performance against Arturo "Thunder" Gatti on Saturday. "Floyd's performance speaks for itself," Judah said. "He's now won world titles at 130, 135 and 140 pounds. This is a tremendous accomplishment for any boxer, and I congratulate him on that

Mayweather tortures Gatti!

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 09:43:00 +0300

Undefeated Floyd Mayweather seized the WBC super lightweight title by stopping Arturo "Thunder" Gatti at the end of round six after a dominating, virtuoso performance Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Mayweather (34-0, 23 KOs) floored Gatti in round one while Gatti was distracted expecting referee Earl Morton to step in. Floyd's hand speed allowed him to pick apart Gatti at will with hard shots. Gatti's left eye was swelling badly by round three.

Mayweather, Gatti speak!

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 13:21:00 +0300

"I think it was a good fight and I was the better man tonight," stated newly crowned, three-time WBC champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Saturday at the post-fight press conference in Atlantic City following his demolition of Arturo Gatti. "I don't hate Arturo Gatti," said Floyd. "He gave it his all. I respect him as a fighter." As to his future plans, Mayweather stated "In the future, I will have to do it in New York.

Gatti, Mayweather make weight!

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 14:33:00 +0300

WBC super lightweight champion Arturo Gatti weighed in at 140, immediately rehydrated and then left the building. Floyd Mayweather weighed in at 139. Flexed and made a few comments before leaving.

Gatti-Mayweather Final Presser!

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 14:17:00 +0300

Bold. Brash. Flamboyant. Cocky. Those are just some of the words used to describe Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his behavior in recent days. Those same words were recycled ad nauseum Wednesday afternoon when the former two-division champion interrupted Arturo Gatti's final press conference for their fight on Saturday. Originally Gatti and his camp were slated to have their own conference at 11AM at the Copacabana night club in New York City.

Buddy McGirt talks

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:08:00 +0300

2002 Trainer of the Year Buddy McGirt who is preparing Arturo Gatti for his showdown with Floyd Mayweather in Atlantic City on June 25 took the time out of his busy schedule to speak with Boxingtalk about the upcoming fight. Buddy talks about Arturo and his training and what concerns if any there are about this fight. He also touches on who he would like Arturo Gatti to face next...

Mayweather: "Gatti doesn't want to see me before the fight"

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:52:00 +0300

The next reporter asked if Mayweather feels slighted when everyone talks about Gatti�s heart and iron will, while they only celebrate Mayweather�s physical ability. �Well, sometimes I wonder. You know, I�ve fought with hurt hands. I�ve finished nine rounds like that. I have proved myself � that I am willing to fight. I showed my heart when I fought Castillo, but then I read about all these other guys that have heart, and they won�t take a rematch. I�ll always take the rematch, I show you heart..."

Team Gatti Predicting Easy Night

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 12:09:00 +0300

WBC Super Lightweight Champion Arturo �Thunder� Gatti, 39-6 (30), was in good spirits today during a conference to discuss his upcoming defense against WBC #1 ranked contender Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Sounding relaxed and confident, Gatti offered some interesting insight into his opponent. �Who is a fighter I�ve been in the ring with that I would compare him to? I compare him to Eddie Hopson. He won�t be the best fighter I�ve ever boxed against, that�s for sure..."

Mayweather: "Lightning strikes but thunder only makes noise"

Thu, 19 May 2005 16:43:00 +0300

- Is this the biggest fight of your career so far? Floyd Mayweather: "On paper, yeah. But he ain't on the level of a Jose Luis Castillo or Diego Corrales. Is he better? I don't think so. You gotta realize how this guy has become a "world" champion. You gotta remember that he got that belt because they stripped Kostya Tszyu of the belt and let him (Gatti) fight for a vacant title. I don't feel like my job is complete until I beat Kostya Tszyu..."

Mayweather opens training camp for Gatti!

Tue, 03 May 2005 12:59:00 +0300

Undefeated pound for pound picasso Floyd Mayweather Jr. officially opened up his training camp for Arturo Gatti this afternoon. Moments ago Mayweather told Boxingtalk.com, "I feel great man. Even though this is easy work for me I'm going to train hard and expose Gatti as the bum that he is. I don't need 15 weeks to train for no fight, this is going to EASY work."

Floyd Mayweather: "Gatti is scared to death of me"

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:57:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is tired of sitting back and keeping quiet. The "Pretty Boy" is coming out of his shell and starting to sound like a miniature James Toney. Mayweather has been irate ever since Gatti's camp almost pulled the plug on the fight when they said the Mayweather camp did sign the contract quick enough to make the promotion of the fight and Gatti's training feasible for a June fight. BoxingScene caught up with Floyd Mayweather to get his thoughts on his upcoming fight with Arturo Gatti, his personal feelings about Gatti and potential fights with Zab Judah, Oscar De La Hoya...

Gatti: I'm going to shock the world!

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 16:10:00 +0300

First off he apologized for missing the original presser due to a "stomach virus." As to be expected, he had a lot to say about Mayweather's trash-talking. "For what I've done in boxing and how I've done it he should have a little more respect," reasoned Gatti (39-6, 30 KO's). "I'm going to sell the tickets. They give tickets away when Mayweather fights..."

Gatti-Mayweather set for June 25

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:35:00 +0300

After feverish discussions and intense negotiations WBC super lightweight champion Arturo Gatti and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. have agreed to fight on June 25, 2005, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. There is a deal in place with HBO Pay-Per-View for the bout. Caesars Atlantic City and Bally's Atlantic City will play host to the jr. welterweight championship showdown. The breakthrough in negotiations came when...

Mayweather wins in Miami!

Sun, 23 Jan 2005 09:22:00 +0300

In a WBC 140lb eliminator, unbeaten two-time champion Floyd Mayweather totally outclassed Henry Bruseles, scoring an eighth round TKO Saturday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. As usual, Mayeather was extremely fast as he outboxed Bruseles over the first three rounds. In round four, Mayweather changed his tactics and met Bruseles in the center of the ring, continuing to