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Arum Talks Mayweather Jr. in 2013 and Bradley II
Published August 9, 2012 | By eastside | 5 Comments

By Vitali Shaposhnikov: Slowly but surely, boxing fans are getting used to Top Rank’s wishy-washy statements regarding the much anticipated, and at this point even annoying idea of the Mayweather Jr. vs. Pacquiao bout coming to fruition.

In a recent interview with Manila Standard (http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/08/09/arum-confident-of-staging-pacman-floyd-next-year/) from Philippines, Bob Arum once again teased boxing fans with the initiative to get the fight going sometime next year, but was himself unsure just how this would work:

“I want to explore with Manny the feasibility of doing a Mayweather fight sometime next year. I have to get his idea on schedules and when he is going to have to start campaigning for office. I know how to handle that with the Mayweather people and do the best deal possible and then get back to Manny. I am very optimistic we are going to get it done for next year,” stated Arum.

This does indeed sound promising, but than again, we have all heard this before, and yet nothing has happened to move this idea forward thus far. Arum says that he knows how to deal with the Mayweather people, but has not shown this to be the case. Both camps have talked about making the fight a reality before, and more than once, still there were unfulfilled scenarios that have prevented anything from moving forward.

The good news is that Golden Boy might no longer be a part of the deal, as TMT Promotions will now do all the talking and all the negotiating. Even Arum himself feels confident that this will make all the difference needed to get the signatures closer to the contract. Arum said then following about the new Promoted in 50 Cent:

“[He] appears to be a real businessman with no agenda like some of the other guys, so I think we can get a deal done.”

“The question is how early next year will the fight take place because Pacquiao will be running for office again and if the elections take place in May, how much lead time does he need in preparing his campaign,” continued Arum.

Just as Freddie Roach had previously said on several occasions, politics are slowly but surely taking over Pacquiao’s life, and his boxing career seems to be sitting on the bleachers. The fight against Mayweather Jr., like it or not, would be the biggest event in Pacquiao’s professional life. He will not be remembered for anything else he has done, as much as he would be for his mega-fight against the unbeaten Floyd.

As far as Pacquio’s November fight goes, we should soon hear an update on his next opponent. The options seem to be: Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez, and of course Timothy Bradley. Of the three, I personally think that a fight against Marquez is the most dangerous, but not necessarily the most sough out. A fight against Cotto at Miguel’s natural weight is also no tune up, and would look entirely different form their first one.

When it comes to the Bradley fight, it seems that financially this is not an optimal choice, and aside from that, there are other problems with the possibility of the re-match:

“The real problem I have is that the pay-per-view networks, the cable companies and the satellite people in the United States don’t believe that Bradley will do appreciable business and that is something that really troubles me because we spent a lot of money promoting Manny’s fight, but if they don’t believe the results will be there they are not going to spend the money we need them to spend,” informed Arum.

Apparently nobody wants this fight, not even the networks believe that it will do well. While I understand what worries the networks, technically, I would assume that a fight with such a controversial ending would have more room for enthusiasm and the need to have it repeated.

Hopefully we will know what the plan is within the next few days.
 
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George Foreman Encourages Floyd Mayweather to Go for Rocky Marciano’s Perfect Boxing Record!
By Ken Hissner, Doghouse Boxing (Aug 9, 2012) Doghouse Boxing
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By Ken Hissner, Doghouse Boxing. - One of the greatest known boxing records still standing is Rocky Marciano’s 49-0. Next month it will be 67 years since Marciano retired in 1956. Floyd ”Pretty Boy aka Money” Mayweather, Jr. and Argentina’s Cesar Rene Cuenca are both 43-0.

Mayweather’s out of prison and Cuenca oddly only has 1 knockout long with 2 no contests. He holds the interim WBO Latino light welterweight title and all 45 fights have been in Argentina.

Joe Calzaghe retired at 46-0 while several others have passed Marciano’s mark but they would eventually get beat. Calzaghe being Italian like Rocky Marciano may have not wanted to pass him. Such fighters who did go pass 49-0 were Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. who was 87-0 until drawing with Pernell “Sweet Pea”Whitaker, Willie “Whill o’ the Wisp” Pep was 62-0 when he lost to Sammy Angott and Nino LaRocca was 57-0 when he lost to Gilles Elbilia.

Unbeaten boxers who are eliminated due to a draw on their record are Chris John at 47-0-2 of Indonesia who is the WBA feather champ; Saul Alvarez 40-0-1 of Mexico is WBC junior middle champ and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., at 46-0-1 of US is WBC middle champ.

Boxers with at least 30 wins are David “Nino” Rodriguez 36-0 and Malik Scott 34-0 both of the US, Hungary’s Zolt Erdei (sch 9/29), Mike Alvarado and Jose Aguiniga (sch 8/17) both of US are all 33-0. Roman Gonzalez (sch 9/29) of Nicaragua the WBA Junior Fly champ and Olympian Vanes Martirosyan of US are 32-0. William Souza is 31-0 from Brazil. Nenad Borovcanin of Serbia and Ajose Olusegun (sch 9/22) of Nigeria are 30-0.

Last week the former world heavyweight champion George Foreman encouraged Mayweather to “go for the record”! We gather he meant Marciano’s 49-0 and not how many times he can go to prison and get out and fight again! At 35 Mayweather has only fought 6 times in the last 6 years! On that schedule he may be 41 going for 49-0 unless Manny Pacquiao or Sergio Martinez get into the ring with “Pretty Boy”! Rumors were Mayweather wanted nothing to do with Antonio Margarito or Paul Williams upon entering the welterweight division. His first fight with with Jose Luis Castillo could have gone to Castillo, though 8 months later they met and it was scored even closer and this time Mayweather seemed the winner. It’s doubtful Mayweather would meet Martinez at 154.
 

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Ken Norton Suffers A Stroke
Published August 9, 2012 | By eastside | 1 Comment

By Vitali Shaposhnikov: A fighter whose name all boxing fans should know and have no trouble praising, has suffered a stroke, but thus far is in stable condition. (http://www.secondsout.com/news/main-news/former-champ-ken-norton-suffers-stroke).

Ken Norton has put on quite a performance against Muhammad Ali every time they met in the ring, and faced top notch competition throughout his entire career. Aside from Ali, he fought George Foreman, Larry Holmes and Earnie Shavers, and his heart was never in question.

While there isn’t much detailed information yet, I am hoping that it was a minor stroke without any lasting physical limitations or life threatening compilations. I am sure we will soon hear more on his condition, and meanwhile lets all hope and pray for his safety and well-being.
That's sad. Back in the mid 90's after a 49er game, Arsenio Hall and Ken Norton were coming over to shake the fans hands after the game. I chose Kenny Norton, he had the biggest hands I ever shook. Not sure if it was the one that broke Ali's jaw. I hope he recovers, he's a nice guy.
 

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Cotto came on strong in the middle rounds and was landing his jab and trapping Floyd on the ropes. He busted Floyd's nose (with a straight jab) and was snapping Floyd's head back. When have we ever seen that? That's why I say he almost beat Floyd. Floyd came on strong in the end and closed the fight out like a true champ to seal not steal the victory. That's why he's still undefeated and Manny Pacquiao lost to Bradley.

Pacquiao vs Bradley was a very close fight going into the 11th round. I had it a draw at that point but Manny lost the last two rounds that's why the score ended up 7-5 in the judges eyes. I scored it like that too!
 
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Are you serious? Then what was Margarito at 150? Cotto almost beat Floyd at 154 now it would be a waste of time for Pacquiao? Yeah right...
Pacquiao already destroyed Cotto and Cotto has no belt. So yeah, waste of time.

I hate rematches when the first fight was one-sided.

Just because Cotto gave Floyd some problems doesn't mean he would against Pac. It's annoying that some of you guys still, after all these years, fail to realize styles make fights. Cotto had his moments against Floyd because for the most part floyd stayed in the pocket and Cotto's jab was key. Do that against Pacquiao and it's the same result more or less that it was the first time around. Again, boxing isn't rocket science most of the time. Analyze the styles of the fighters, their strengths & weaknesses and for the most part (barring some miracle KO shot) you can accurately predict the outcome. Pacquiao shines the brightest in what fights? When his opponents come to him. Cotto is an aggressive fighter which falls perfectly into the hands of Pacquiao.
 
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Pacquiao vs Bradley was a very close fight going into the 11th round. I had it a draw at that point but Manny lost the last two rounds that's why the score ended up 7-5 in the judges eyes. I scored it like that too!
right & you and the judges are practically the only people on earth that scored it that way.

I mean, just look:

Among the experts, 120 scored the bout for Pacquiao, 1 scored the bout a draw, and 1 scored the bout for Bradley.

Danny Flexen, Boxing News: 115-113 Bradley
Cameron Sharpe, Boxing Fancast: 115-115 Draw
Chris Manix, Sports Illustrated: 115-113 Pacquiao
Lem Satterfield, Ring Magazine: 115-113 Pacquiao
Gordon Marino, The Wall Street Journal: 115-113 Pacquiao
Armando Alvarez, Telemundo: 115-113 Pacquiao
Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com: 115-113 Pacquiao
Terry Dooley, BoxingScene.com: 115-113 Pacquiao
Jordan Capobianco, BoxingNews24.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Franklin McNeil, Newark Star-Ledger: 116-112 Pacquiao
Brett Okamoto, ESPN: 116-112 Pacquiao
Steve Bunce, BoxNation.com/BBC: 116-112 Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez: 116-112 Pacquiao
Max Kellerman, HBO: 116-112 Pacquiao
Andreas Hale, FightNews.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Brian Arman Graham, Sports Illustrated: 116-112 Pacquiao
George Willis, The New York Post: 116-112 Pacquiao
Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Robert Morales, Los Angeles Daily News: 116-112 Pacquiao
Ben Thompson, FightHype.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Tim Smith, New York Daily News: 116-112 Pacquiao
Suge Green, On the Grind Boxing Radio: 116-112 Pacquiao
Steve Zemach, The Queensbury Rules.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Michael Nelson, TheCruelestSport.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Tom Gray, SecondsOut.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Joel Sebastionelli, LIITR Box Radio: 116-112 Pacquiao
CheckHook.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
BoxingSocialist.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Ricky Hatton: 116-112 Pacquiao
Wayne McCullough: 116-112 Pacquiao
Ken Hissner, DogHouseBoxing.com: 116-112 Pacquiao
Alexander Belenky, Sport-Express.ru: 116-112 Pacquiao
Rob Day, RingNews24.com: 117-112 Pacquiao
Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com: 117-112 Pacquiao
Matt Youmans, Las Vegas Review-Journal: 117-111 Pacquiao
Graham Houston, FightWriter.com/FightNews.com/ESPN: 117-111 Pacquiao
Stephen Edwards, BoxingTalk.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Kieran Mulvaney, ESPN: 117-111 Pacquiao
Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press: 117-111 Pacquiao
Ron Borges, Boston Herald: 117-111 Pacquiao
Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Chris Robinson, BoxingScene.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review-Journal: 117-111 Pacquiao
Ronnie Shields, boxing trainer: 117-111 Pacquiao
David Mayo, The Grand Rapids Press: 117-111 Pacquiao
Robert Little, BlackSportsOnline.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Jorge Hernandez, The Low Blow.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
David Greisman, BoxingScene.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Benny Henderson, DogHouseBoxing.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Ryan Phillips, BleacherReport.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Graham Parker, The Guardian (UK): 117-111 Pacquiao
Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review-Journal: 117-111 Pacquiao
Luis Sandoval, BoxingScene.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Jonathan Sakti, Comcast Sports Net Bay Area: 117-111 Pacquiao
Richie Tomasini, Comcast Sports Net Bay Area: 117-111 Pacquiao
Tim Starks, The Queensbury Rules: 117-111 Pacquiao
Champ Ross, DaTruthBoxing.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times: 117-111 Pacquiao
Darren Velasco, 8CountNews.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Ryan Maquinana, Comcast Sports Net Bay Area: 117-111 Pacquiao
George Diaz, The Orlando Sentinel: 117-111 Pacquiao
Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Doug Fischer, Ring Magazine: 117-111 Pacquiao
FightersRated.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Luke Thomas, MMAFighting.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Scott Christ, BadLeftHook.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports: 117-111 Pacquiao
Tommy Gunn, BoxingAsylum.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Charles Farrell, No Holds Barred Radio Show: 117-111 Pacquiao
Gareth Davies, London Telegraph: 117-111 Pacquiao
John Perretti, No Holds Barred Radio Show: 117-111 Pacquiao
John Raspanti, DogHouseBoxing.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Ron Lewis, Primetime/BBC: 117-111 Pacquiao
Brent Brookhouse, SBNation.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Jake Emen, ProBoxing-Fans.com: 117-111 Pacquiao
Alexey Sukachev, Sports.ru: 117-111 Pacquiao
Kevin Mitchell, The Guardian (UK): 118-112 Pacquiao
Steve Lillis, BoxNation: 118-111 Pacquiao
Nick Xouris, FightHype.com: 118-111 Pacquiao
Brett Newton, Pound4Pound.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Joseph Herron, FightSaga.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Mark Lyons, 8CountNews.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Danny "Swift" Garcia: 118-110 Pacquiao
Mike Koppinger, Ring Magazine: 118-110 Pacquiao
Gabriel Montoya, MaxBoxing.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Ryan Songalia, Ring Magazine: 118-110 Pacquiao
Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Pete O'Brien, USA Today: 118-110 Pacquiao
John McCormick, BoxingTalk.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Victor Contreras, The Sacramento Bee: 118-110 Pacquiao
Eric Raskin, HBO/TheSweetScience.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Chuck Giampa, Showtime: 118-110 Pacquiao
John Russell, boxing trainer (Buster Douglas trainer): 118-110 Pacquiao
Rich Marotta, KFI Los Angeles: 118-110 Pacquiao
Jeff Mayweather: 118-110 Pacquiao
Ace Freeman, FightFan.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Kelsey McCarson, TheSweetScience.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Mario Cabrera, The Boxing Republic: 118-110 Pacquiao
Ramon Aranda, 3MoreRounds.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Colin Seymour, Examiner.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Nigel Collins, Espn.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Paddy Cronan, On the Grind Boxing Radio: 118-110 Pacquiao
Denzil Stone, OnTheBreak.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Phil Jay, WorldBoxingNews.net: 118-110 Pacquiao
Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Michael Rosenthal, Ring Magazine: 118-110 Pacquiao
Eugeny Pilipenko, Vringe.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Vadim Zhuk, Championat.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Ken Pollitt, the13thround.com: 118-110 Pacquiao
Ted Sares, Boxing.com: 119-111 Pacquiao
Allen Barra, The Atlantic: 119-110 Pacquiao
Barry Tompkins, Showtime: 119-110 Pacquiao
Vittorio Tafur, The San Francisco Chronicle: 119-109 Pacquiao
Ray Markarian, TheSweetScience.com: 119-109 Pacquiao
Harold Lederman, HBO: 119-109 Pacquiao
Dan Rafael, ESPN: 119-109 Pacquiao
Max Parker, BoxingWatchers.com: 119-109 Pacquiao
Scott Sawitz, Fox Sports/Inside Fights: 119-109 Pacquiao
Leroy Cleveland, FightSaga.com: 119-109 Pacquiao
Michael Woods, ESPN: 119-109 Pacquiao
Michael Marley, BoxingConfidential.com/Examiner.com: 119-109 Pacquiao
Skip Bayless, ESPN: 119-109 Pacquiao

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Has Manny lost his touch?
August 9th, 2012

By Michael Sweeney: Many people still believe Manny Pacquiao still has the Knockout power to beat ant Welterweight in the world but the Once great boxer seems to be fading. Pacquiao who once had lightning fast hands and incredible power for a welterweight has run out of options at the Moment and might have to fight Pound 4 Pound joint 2nd Floyd Mayweather.

The boxing world has waited over half a Decade to see these two men Collide in the ring to see who is Really number 1. Manny Pacquiao who lost his last fight in a very controversial split decision to Timothy Bradley, While Mayweather met Miguel Cotto at Junior Middleweight in which Mayweather showed his great boxing abilities.

Bob Arum now knows that the clock is ticking on Pacquiao’s career.
 
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Khan may be too flawed to be helped by any trainer
August 9th, 2012

By William Mackay: Amir Khan (26-3, 18 KO’s) wants a trainer that can spent a lot of time working with him on the areas in his game that need serious attention. Khan isn’t happy with sharing his current trainer Freddie Roach with all the fighters that are constantly vying for his attention.

Unfortunately, it’s one of the sacrifices that fighters have to be willing to take when they agree to be trained by Roach. Since he’s so popular right now, a ton of well known fighters want to be trained by him. This leaves a guy like Khan to have to squeeze in between all of the people that Roach trains.

Khan is still debating whether to stay with Roach or go with another trainer that can spend more time with him on a day to day basis. It’s unclear who Khan can get that’s well known and who doesn’t already have a a massive amount of other fighters that they’re training. I’m sure whether Khan is aware of this or not but the best trainers in boxing all have a lot of guys that they’re training.

If Khan wants to be trained by the popular trainers then he’s going to have to be willing to work around their busy schedules with other fighters. It’s either that or Khan will have to consider finding a less well known trainer that can work with him all the time without interruption.

The real question is whether there’s a trainer on earth that can fix Khan’s many flaws to keep him from suffering additional losses in the future. Khan has lost his last two fights and that suggests that there’s some serious flaws in his game that may be resistant to training. Khan’s chin will remain a weak point for him no matter who trains him. Also, Khan’s tendency to stress out when under attack could also be something that will stay in place regardless of who’s doing the training.
 
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Lamont Peterson Retains Position As IBF 140-Pound Champ, Must Defend Against Zab Judah Next
Published August 10, 2012 | By eastside | 2 Comments

By James Slater: The fallout to last December’s controversial Lamont Peterson-Amir Khan fight has finally settled. Peterson, guilty of taking an illegal substance going into his career biggest win, was subsequently stripped by the World Boxing Association (WBA) (the other belt he won with the 12-round decision) but the IBF has today announced that their findings deem it okay for “Havoc” to remain as their champion.

The IBF has ruled that Peterson must next face former word ruler at 140 and 147, Zab Judah. All parties are now in talks, reports Fightnews.com, and the fight is expected to take place quite soon.

Forgetting for a moment all the politics (some people feel Peterson should have been stripped of all titles; Khan especially) Peterson-Judah looks like a good fight on paper. 34-year-old Judah looked poor in losing to common opponent Khan, being stopped in the 5th-round last July, but the slick southpaw bounced back with an IBF eliminator win over Vernon Paris, who he TKO’d in the 9th this March. One of the most experienced fighters around today (at both 140 and 147), Zab, 42-7(29) might be capable of outboxing, maybe even of out-punching Peterson.

The younger man by six years at age 28, Peterson, 30-1-1(15) – (why the Khan bout has not been changed to a No Contest I’m not too sure) has of course not boxed since his battle with Khan. We don’t know how the PED’s scandal will affect the Washington D.C man’s self confidence. Peterson, who maintains he has done no wrong, might feel even more determined, ready to again prove his worth, or then again his biggest win being tainted may have made him second guess his abilities. Certainly, neither Peterson nor Judah can afford to lose their upcoming fight.

Peterson has been in with a southpaw before, but he struggled with Victor Ortiz, being decked twice and emerging with a draw. Maybe the southpaw stance of Judah, combined with the Brooklyn man’s blurring hand-speed, will also give him trouble. I think we will see a high quality chess-match affair when these two boxer/punchers get together.

Judah, who will be competing in his 20th “world” title fight, and he has that edge in experience. Peterson, who has had just a couple of title fights in his time, has that edge in age and freshness. Taking everything into account, I can see Zab winning a close, sometimes exciting points victory.

Now, a penny for what former champ Amir Khan thinks about this upcoming fight!
 

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Pacquiao already destroyed Cotto and Cotto has no belt. So yeah, waste of time.

I hate rematches when the first fight was one-sided.

Just because Cotto gave Floyd some problems doesn't mean he would against Pac. It's annoying that some of you guys still, after all these years, fail to realize styles make fights. Cotto had his moments against Floyd because for the most part floyd stayed in the pocket and Cotto's jab was key. Do that against Pacquiao and it's the same result more or less that it was the first time around. Again, boxing isn't rocket science most of the time. Analyze the styles of the fighters, their strengths & weaknesses and for the most part (barring some miracle KO shot) you can accurately predict the outcome. Pacquiao shines the brightest in what fights? When his opponents come to him. Cotto is an aggressive fighter which falls perfectly into the hands of Pacquiao.
And it's annoying when fans of Pacquiao act like the "catchweight" they fought at had nothing to do with Pacquiao's victory. Pacquiao didn't even fight Cotto at the full welterweight limit of 147, while Floyd fought Cotto at the full limit at 154. Huge difference bruh... Cotto is much stronger at 154. Pacquiao could have at least fought him at 147, geesh...
 
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BILLY DIB: "50 KNOWS MY DREAMS...MY MESSAGE TO ADRIEN BRONER IS BE YOURSELF"
By Scott Smith | August 10, 2012

"It would be amazing if we could secure a unification bout, although I believe my next fight will be a defense against a top 15 challenger...My message to Adrien is be yoursel. I'm a featherweight at the moment, but in time, when I move up in weight and if you're still around and Gamboa hasn't destroyed you, we will settle this in the ring. Talk is cheap...I would really love to see the Featherweights join into a Super Six concept; 4 belts, 1 unified champion. Let's give the fans what they wanna see," stated IBF Featherweight Champion Billy Dib, who talked about his future plans with TMT Promotions and much more. Check it out!

SS: Firstly, it is great to have you on board at FightHype. How was your holiday?

BD: Thank you. It's great to be on board; love your site. The holiday was great; really enjoyed it.

SS: Good news that Floyd is out of prison. Has Floyd been in touch?

BD: I'm real happy to see Floyd out of prison. I haven't spoken to him yet, but 50 was in touch with me the day after Floyd was released.

SS: TMT seems to be moving along nicely with a number of quality signings, and more rumored to come. When are you hoping to return to the ring?

BD: Floyd and 50 are recruiting who they believe will carry the TMT flag proudly. I'm not sure on a date yet, but there's a rumor about a possible return some time in November.

SS: Will your training camp stay the same, and are you going to seek advice and work with Roger or maybe Floyd Sr.?

BD: No, I have a great team around me and it will remain that way. I'm trained by Billy Hussein and conditioned by Moody D.

SS: You mentioned to me earlier in the week that you are looking to get down to business with unifying the featherweight division. Is that your next business at hand or would you like a warm-up fight in the US first, maybe taking out one of the other top guys in contention in the division?

BD: It would be amazing if we could secure a unification bout, although I believe my next fight will be a defense against a top 15 challenger.

SS: It is good to see Gamboa has got his legal problems sorted and is now ready to resume his career. With him being on board with TMT, have you spoke to him at all?

BD: Gamboa is a fantastic fighter and I'm glad that he will be able to get back in the ring and excite the fans. I've yet to meet him, but I'm sure it's definitely on the cards at some point.

SS: Have you informed 50 of your goal to quickly unify the division? Have you been in talks with any of the current belt holders?

BD: 50 knows my dreams and ambitions of becoming a unified champion. In the past, we have had talks with WBA champion Chris John, but negotiations broke down.

SS: Stylistically, who is the best fight for you out of the current champions?

BD: I must say I'm happy to face any of the champions. Of course the fights must make sense financially.

SS: What do you make of each of those guys?

BD: Each one of those champions has paid their dues; they are all worthy champions. I truly believe in my heart that I have the tools to beat any of those champions given the opportunity.

SS: You made reference to Adrien Broner's comments about you, Rios, and Marquez. Have you got a message you want to say to Adrien?

BD: My message to Adrien is be yoursel. I'm a featherweight at the moment, but in time, when I move up in weight and if you're still around and Gamboa hasn't destroyed you, we will settle this in the ring. Talk is cheap.

SS:What did you make of Adrien's performance in his previous fight?

BD: He showed amazing speed and a great set of skills, but nothing that worries me.

SS: What are your thoughts on his weight situation that almost led to the cancellation of his last fight?

BD: It's simple; very unprofessional.

SS: What would you have done in Escobedo's shoes?

BD: To be honest, I'm not sure. It's one of those situations where I guess Escobedo had been in the gym working hard so he was ready to fight.

SS: Adrien suggested he may move up in weight, and with your goal to unify the Featherweight division, is Adrien a target for you in the future?

BD: It's definitely a possibility as I plan on moving up in weight, and God willing, win numerous world titles in different weight divisions.

SS:If the fight got made, would you move up or would you target a catchweight?

BD: It just depends. I guess when I get to that bridge, I'll cross it.

SS: What weight do you generally walk around at?

BD: Around 140 pounds.

SS: Final thoughts, is there a message you want to send to the Featherweight guys and your fans?

BD: I would really love to see the Featherweights join into a Super Six concept; 4 belts, 1 unified champion. Let's give the fans what they wanna see.
 
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TEAM ALEXANDER: "FLOYD OR CANELO AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF BAILEY"
By Ben Thompson | August 10, 2012

"Team Aelxander is targeting Floyd or Canelo after the destruction of Bailey," stated world-class trainer Kevin Cunningham, who is currently in the final weeks of training camp with top welterweight contender Devon Alexander as they prepare for the upcoming September 8th title challenge against current IBF welterweight champion Randall Baiely. Although Cunningham insists that they're not looking past the hard-hitting Bailey, he also realizes that the ultimate goal is an opportunity with the big names in and around the welterweight division.

Alexander, a former unifed jr. welterweight champion, will become a two-division world champion with a victory over Bailey, but he's eyeing much bigger achievements after that. "Unify with Money or move up and challenge Canelo. It's time to stop playing," Cunningham added. With roughly four weeks left to go before the bout, both camps are still wondering where the bout will take place, as a venue has yet to be determined after it was forced to move from the FedEx Form in Memphis, Tennessee. Nonetheless, the bout is still moving forward on the original September 8 date.
 
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Cotto To Sign With Tmt Promotions?

By Rick Reeno

Multiple sources have advised BoxingScene.com that TMT Promotions, the company formed by rapper 50 Cent and five division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., have made attempts to sign Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto.

Since turning pro in 2001, Cotto (37-3, 30KOs) was promoted for nearly his entire career by Top Rank. His promotional agreement with Top Rank expired on December 31, 2011. He returned to action on May 5th, as a free agent, and lost a spirited twelve round decision to Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

In the last few weeks, TMT Promotions have signed super middleweight Andre Dirrell, Olympic gold medal winner Yuriorkis Gamboa, featherweight champion Celestino Caballero, super featherweight champion Billy Dibb, and have a working relationship with Zab Judah.

However, they won't be getting Cotto.

A source close to the situation advised BoxingScene that "there is absolutely no chance" that Cotto will sign a promotional agreement with TMT. The former three division world champion likes his position as a free agent, which gives him the ability to work with anyone, and Cotto doesn't see the necessity of being under a promotional agreement at this point in his career, said the source.

Cotto is scheduled to return on December 1 at New York's Madison Square Garden.
 
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First off I didnt go ape shit either. All I said was Broner would beat Manny which I think he will. How is that on his nuts? Also Manny is barely two weight classes above Broner let alone 3. Broner just fought his last fight at 147 during the actual fight so Manny wouldnt be much bigger than him if bigger at all. Got Em!!
The difference being, Broner has fought at 140 a couple times, against cab drivers.

What makes you think, even for a second, that he can do anything against elite opposition, let alone one of the best fighters on the planet, at a weight he has never fought at as a professional?





If you're the guy always asking fo a catchweight in all your big fights, you do in fact have control over your opponents state.

The negotiated weights are in the contract.

Both fighters have to agree. So if you're a fighter who doesn't think that you can fight at 100% of your abilities at the given weight, why take the catch weight?

Besides, the only catchweight fights he's had are: Marquez (3rd fight), Cotto (who weighed in a pound under their limit), Margarito (who was still around 20lbs heavier on fight night), and De La Hoya, who was Manny's first fight at the higher weight.
 
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The negotiated weights are in the contract.

Both fighters have to agree. So if you're a fighter who doesn't think that you can fight at 100% of your abilities at the given weight, why take the catch weight?

Besides, the only catchweight fights he's had are: Marquez (3rd fight), Cotto (who weighed in a pound under their limit), Margarito (who was still around 20lbs heavier on fight night), and De La Hoya, who was Manny's first fight at the higher weight.

That is exactly my point. You can't blame Manny for beating Cotto at a catch weight. Blame Cotto........

and if Cotto agrees to fight Manny again at a catchweight.....it's not Manny's fault.
 

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The difference being, Broner has fought at 140 a couple times, against cab drivers.

What makes you think, even for a second, that he can do anything against elite opposition, let alone one of the best fighters on the planet, at a weight he has never fought at as a professional?








The negotiated weights are in the contract.

Both fighters have to agree. So if you're a fighter who doesn't think that you can fight at 100% of your abilities at the given weight, why take the catch weight?

Besides, the only catchweight fights he's had are: Marquez (3rd fight), Cotto (who weighed in a pound under their limit), Margarito (who was still around 20lbs heavier on fight night), and De La Hoya, who was Manny's first fight at the higher weight.
I have to keep explaining? Its just my opinion. I am very high on Broner and he has been a favorite of mine for quite some time and I think the sky is the ceiling for him. I think he is the next great mega star in boxing and Ive seen him grow so much already that I think he would be able to beat Manny. If u disagree thats fine but again u wont change my opinion. Got Em!!
 
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That is exactly my point. You can't blame Manny for beating Cotto at a catch weight. Blame Cotto........

and if Cotto agrees to fight Manny again at a catchweight.....it's not Manny's fault.
I never blamed Manny at all if you go back and read my comments I said that the Manny fans overhype his catchweight wins. Manny beat all the guys in the ring, but don't sit back and act like the catchweight don't take away from the win. You are the fighter of the Decade but yet all the big fights that got you that award are catchweight fights? But yet Mayweather beat almost all the same guys and without a catchweight other then Marquez. And people still try to discredit his wins. History will look back at all the catchweight fights and all the no OSDTing excuses and it will leave a bad taste in peoples mouth about Manny. Manny needs to fight Mayweather more then people understand.