Autopsy set for Tuesday on boxer who died 2 days after bout in Philadelphia
Autopsy set for boxer who died after Philly bout And then there was 1: WBC champ resists temptations that cost many friends freedom _ or worse
Champion boxer survived where friends went astray Andre Ward stuns Mikkel Kessler, claims WBA 168-pound title with decision victory in 11th
Ward claims Kessler’s WBA title in 11th round Big pay-per-view numbers for Pacquiao-Cotto add up to Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight
Pacquiao’s PPV numbers add to megafight momentum Negotiations close to beginning for potential Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight
Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight Manny Pacquiao stops Miguel Cotto in 12th round to win 7th title
Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th title LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao’s speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto’s heart. Boxing’s multitasker: Manny Pacquiao can act and sing, but mostly he fights like no one else
Pacquiao’s task is to concentrate on fight Manny Pacquiao remains calm amid chaos as fight with Cotto approaches
In Pacquiao, a fighter like no other LAS VEGAS — The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino. Manny Pacquiao had some more promoting to do, some more hands to shake, some more fans to meet. Yohnny Perez outpoints Joseph Agbeko to take IBF bantamweight title
Yohnny Perez takes IBF bantamweight title LAS VEGAS — Yohnny Perez floored Joseph Agbeko in the 10th round and won a unanimous decision Saturday night to take the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. Thirty-five years later, George Foreman finally at peace with epic loss to Muhammad Ali
Foreman finally at peace with loss to Ali The reminder that yet another anniversary is here had George Foreman thinking that maybe it’s time to visit an old friend. Raiders coach Tom Cable thankful for DA’s decision not to file charges in alleged assaultALAMEDA, Calif. — Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable made his first public comments Friday since learning he would not be charged for an alleged assault against a former assistant, saying he was thankful for the district attorney’s decision. No punches or bites, just admiration as boxing rivals Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield meetCHICAGO — No punches were thrown. And neither bit off the other’s ear. HBO Sports’ “24/7″ program to focus on NASCAR champ Jimmie JohnsonCONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is opening his life for HBO Sports’ award-winning “24/7″ program. Boxing rivals Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield to appear on live episode of Oprah Winfrey’s showCHICAGO — Boxing rivals Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are to meet again — and this time Oprah will referee. New York Jets get visit at practice from 6-time champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Floyd Mayweather Jr. stopped by the New York Jets’ practice facility and came up with a knockout of an idea for his next career move. Vitali Klitschko, a heavyweight champion who just can’t win outside the ringLOS ANGELES — Vitali Klitschko was doing most of his talking in English, which made sense because, after all, he had just starred in prime time on American television. Besides, he didn’t need a whole lot of words to describe what he had just done to poor Cris Arreola. Poor Robert de Niro: He must be wishing that Jake LaMotta had been an Indian cricketerPARIS — Is cricket the most civilized game ever? APNewsBreak: Mayweather-Marquez fight generated 1 million pay-per-view salesFloyd Mayweather Jr. was once boxing’s pound-for-pound champion, and now he’s evolving into its pay-per-view king as well. Holyfield hasn’t given up on reclaiming heavyweight title _ and solving global warming, tooATLANTA — Evander Holyfield has no intention of hanging up his gloves. In fact, he’ll have a new nickname the next time he climbs into the ring. Jogging, nutrition and lifting, oh my! Heavyweight Arreola finally takes training seriouslyLOS ANGELES — While Chris Arreola sweated through his new workout regimen at a sweltering gym in a grimy corner of the San Fernando Valley, it finally dawned on him: He had become the top American heavyweight prospect in spite of himself. Police: Father sought in post-boxing match slaying of son in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Authorities are looking for a California man accused of fatally shooting his 31-year-old son after the two watched a boxing match together in Las Vegas. Mayweather plays the role of villain well, and with spectacular resultsLAS VEGAS — The crowd at the MGM Grand arena didn’t waste any time leaving, with most getting out even before the decision was officially announced. They had come to cheer Juan Manuel Marquez, and the few who were still there when Floyd Mayweather Jr. left the ring sent him on his way with a chorus of boos. Rigondeaux scores third win since defecting, stopping Andrade in 3 roundsMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux stopped Brazil’s Giovanni Andrade in three rounds Friday night. Money Mayweather expects to cash in on long-awaited return against underdog MarquezLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. learned to fight shortly after he learned to walk, and he needed a break from boxing. He essentially spent the past two years trying out other lives: By turns he was a television star, a pro wrestler, a playboy, a businessman, a record producer and a doting father of four. Danish champ Kessler prepared for test when he faces Olympic gold medalist Ward in Calif.NEW YORK — It’s rare that a champion is forced to go on the road, into a strange arena half a world away, to face an unbeaten former Olympic gold medalist who is certain to have thousands of hometown fans behind him. In plain English, Marquez remains quietly confident of upset chance against MayweatherLAS VEGAS — While Floyd Mayweather Jr. trashed their fight’s promoter and his uncle Roger ripped every other boxing trainer in the world, Juan Manuel Marquez made the biggest statement of fight week so far when he took the podium Wednesday and spoke in clear, confident English. Promoter who found fighter hanged had heart attack at heavyweight fightLONDON — Boxing promoter Frank Maloney, who was taken to the hospital after finding Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland hanged at home, had a heart attack three days earlier at a contested heavyweight fight. Olympic bronze medalist boxer Darren Sutherland of Ireland found hanged at home and dead at 27LONDON — Darren Sutherland, a boxer who won a bronze medal for Ireland at the Beijing Olympics, was found hanged at his home Monday. Frank Maloney, his manager, discovered the body of the 27-year-old fighter and was so unnerved he was admitted to a hospital. Irish boxer Darren Sutherland, an Olympic bronze medalist at Beijing Games, found dead at 27LONDON — Darren Sutherland, who won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing at last year’s Beijing Games, has been found dead at his home, manager Frank Maloney said. He was 27. Ben Roethlisberger’s 20th career comeback leads Steelers to 13-10 win over Titans in OTPITTSBURGH — The game lasted 64½ minutes, yet it seemed only eight minutes mattered to Ben Roethlisberger. The two minutes at the end of the first half. The two minutes at the end of the second half. And the slightly more than four minutes in overtime that decided a Titans-Steelers game controlled by two of the NFL’s best and most physical defenses, except when Roethlisberger had the ball in his hands and little time to work with. News conference to announce Pacquiao-Cotto could be precursor to Yankee Stadium fightNEW YORK — Manny Pacquiao stood face-to-face with Miguel Cotto on a makeshift stage set up along the first base line, the wind whipping off the facade of the new Yankee Stadium and sending a chill through thousands of partisan fans. 4 Mongolia officials ousted from boxing worlds for allegedly trying to bribe judge with watchMILAN — Four officials of the Mongolia team were expelled from the world boxing championships Thursday for allegedly trying to bribe a referee with a watch. Boxing champion Nonito Donaire recovering from bout of dengue feverChampion boxer Nonito Donaire is recovering from a frightening bout of dengue fever that put him in the hospital with a 104-degree temperature, his manager told The Associated Press on Thursday. Column: Floyd Mayweather Jr. returning to the ring with an armored car to hold all the lootLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn’t bring the Rolls, which was probably a smart idea. Even in a town that celebrates the outlandish it tends to attract attention, especially from the police. “Money” Mayweather returning to the ring with an armored car to hold all the lootLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn’t bring the Rolls, which was probably a smart idea. Even in a town that celebrates the outlandish it tends to attract attention, especially from the police. |
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