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Should HBO Dump Floyd Mayweather If He Ducks Manny Pacquiao?

12/2/08,Las Vegas,Nevada --- Four-time world champion Manny Pacquiao,General Santos,Philippines listens to chief trainer Freddie Roach(L) as he goes thru final preparations for his upcoming world welterweight rumble "Dream Match" against the 'Golden Boy' Oscar De La Hoya,East Los Angeles on Saturday,December 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,Nevada. Golden Boy and Top Rank present De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao which will available on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank (no other credit allowed) copyright 2008  | read this item

Should HBO Dump Floyd Mayweather If He Ducks Manny Pacquiao?

HBO stunned the boxing world here in America when it made the controversial decision to not televise any Klitschko Brother World Heavyweight title fights (not involving Haye or Adamek) because, HBO’s top executive said the twin towers of boxing are “boring”, HBO didn’t want to send production teams to Germany’s time zone, there wasn’t much [...]

Aaron Pryor: "I don't think Floyd is equipped to handle Pac-Man"  | read this item

Aaron Pryor: “I don’t think Floyd is equipped to handle Pac-Man”

One of the most spectacular fighters in boxing history Aaron Pryor rolled into my neck of the woods this week on business (to promote his son Aaron Pryor Jr.’s next fight in Philadelphia on June 13) and of course I just had to ask him about the fight the boxing world is buzzing about – [...]

Biofile with Rachael Cordingley  | read this item

Biofile with Rachael Cordingley

Status: Professional model.
DOB: July 20   Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: Swimming, running, gym.
Last Book Read: Married Lovers by Jackie Collins, I love her!
Favorite Movies: Sexy Beast, Leon, Pulp Fiction.
Favorite TV Show: Desperate Housewives.
Musical Tastes: Dance music, Florence and the Machines, Beyonce.
First Job: Glass collector in a cricket club.
Current Car: Mercedes CLC220 Sport Coupe.
Favorite Meal: Chicken caesar [...]

Live Report: Williams-Martinez Press Conference  | read this item

Live Report: Williams-Martinez Press Conference

One of the most enjoyable and amusing press conferences in the last ten years. Dan Goossen was on fire, at his best, running the show at Palm West in New York City. Lots of straight talk, lots of serious moments, lots of laughter, even Chris Arreola provided translation for Sergio.
Let’s get right to it:
Kery Davis: [...]