So when the dust settles from the events of May 5th on May 6th, questions will remain about the futures of both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto. A loss for Cotto will be but a small blemish as I expect the boxing public to embrace his loss to one of the best boxers of [...]
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1 day ago
Floyd Mayweather Jr. used to be known as “Pretty Boy” Floyd, but somewhere along the line his nickname changed to “Money” Mayweather. I’m not sure when that happened, but we now know why.
“The nickname ‘Money’ came from when I was joking and throwing money into the camera, so it stuck with me,” Mayweather explained during a media...
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48 minutes ago
Boxing just isn't the betting interest at the book that it used to be, as mixed martial arts has siphoned off a chunk of boxing interest and has become the largely more popular sport. But there are two boxers who drive the public interest and betting needle more than any other nowadays: Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Depending on whom you ask, either Mayweather or Pacquiao...
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16 hours ago
Floyd Mayweather says that getting into the boxing ring with Manny Pacquiao would be a health risk. It's nothing -- health wise -- wrong with Mayweather, but it's due to the claims -- made by Mayweather -- that Pacquiao is taking performance-enhancing drugs.During a 10-minute speech, Tuesday night, Mayweather explained why he's making it a big deal to find out if Pacquiao...
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1 day ago
So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2012, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto on May 5 on HBO pay-per-view. Previously: the stakes of Mayweather-Cotto; the undercard, previewed. Next: keys to the fight, part II.Mind. Matter. How do Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Miguel Cotto stack up in those categories? In the first of two parts, we compare their...
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2 days ago
Long live the kings of the ring Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez and Sugar Shane Mosley as they prepare for "Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto," the biggest fight of 2012 taking place this Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®. Right here, you'll find a special...
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2 days ago
As he prepares to take on Miguel Cotto on May 5, Floyd Mayweather will share some of his thoughts with us.
In this installment, Mayweather discusses his future in a demanding sport.
Question: You've taken very little punishment during your career, but at age 35, how much longer do you anticipate fighting?
Mayweather: I plan to end my career when I am 37, but we will see...
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3 hours ago
So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2012, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto on May 5 on HBO pay-per-view. Previously: the stakes of Mayweather-Cotto; the undercard, previewed; keys to the fight, part I. Next: the Rabbit Punch column takes on Mayweather.Mind. Matter. How do Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Miguel Cotto stack up in those categories...
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7 hours ago
On Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez all made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. There was a huge throng of fans and media in attendance, and it was quite the spectacle. Right here, check out a collection of pictures from the grand arrivals for all the fighters, and some notes from the...
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7 hours ago
With the training camp for his June 2nd fight against unbeaten Lateef Kayode heating up, former light heavyweight champion and current IBO Cruiserweight champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver took time out from his busy schedule to check in with his thoughts on another high-profile matchup – the May 5th meeting between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto,
“I think that Mayweather’s...
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8 hours ago
Plus Felix Trinidad gives his thoughts on Cotto and how Cotto can defeat Mayweather
Many great fighters have come from the boxing-rich island of Puerto Rico, one of those being WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Miguel Cotto, who hails from the city of Caguas and now carries the torch passed to him by the last great Puerto Rican pugilist, Felix "Tito" Trinidad.
Cotto...
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1 day ago
You gotta love Roger Mayweather! The outspoken trainer of and uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr. has some of the funniest quotes in all of boxing. The original “Black Mamba” was a former two time world champion so much respect needs to be given to the man. Marcos Villegas recently caught up with uncle Roger as [...]
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7 hours ago
(We break from our regularly scheduled coverage of Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto due to Mayweather saying some "animated... wild, over the top, bad language, wild” things.) The good news is, Floyd Mayweather’s villainous “Money May” persona is back. That’s also the bad news. Mayweather has been boring during his time of playing nice leading up to the Miguel Cotto...
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1 day ago
It may not be the sexiest part of the Cotto-Mayweather undercard, but there’s plenty on the line for both Deandre Latimore and Carlos Quintana this Saturday night. Anything is possible with these two southpaws of contrasting styles go head-to-head. Will the age and experience of Quintana be enough to overtake the exuberance and youthful desperation of Latimore?
When: May...
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1 day ago
So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2012, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto on May 5 on HBO pay-per-view. Previously: the stakes of Mayweather-Cotto. Next: keys to the fight.I'm glad Floyd is wearing that helmet, because I'm about to criticise his undercard. It's the week of a big fight, so that mean that the schedule changes a bit...
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