A lot of hard work went into Leo Santa Cruz’s ascent to the world super bantamweight title. But Santa Cruz said he’s finding he has to work even harder to stay on top.
Boxing
With all the talk about fighters in combat sports being dirty or clean, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum decided to take out an insurance policy for the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley Jr. rematch April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden.
Diego and Jessie Magdaleno fought to easy wins Saturday in Top Rank’s boxing card in Hawaiian Gardens, Calif.
The second induction class of the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame has a big feel to it. The 18-member class includes Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Evander Holyfield and Archie Moore. President and founder Rich Marotta said he didn’t plan for it to be that way, but it is a heavyweight class.
Diego Magdaleno is looking for another world title shot at 130 pounds. The Las Vegan will take the first step toward that goal Saturday when he meets Ernie Sanchez in the 10-round main event of Top Rank’s boxing card at Hawaiian Gardens, Calif.
The process for replacing Keith Kizer as executive director of the Nevada Athletic Commission is about to move into its second phase with the goal of having someone hired by April still a realistic possibility.
Fighters currently active as well as a couple of old-timers who moved into the political ring gave a boost on Tuesday to landmark research being done in Las Vegas on how blows from boxing and combat fighting affect the brain.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ticketmaster outlets and at mgmgrand.com and ticketmaster.com for the April 12 rematch between Manny Pacquiao and WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden. Prices are $150, $250, $400, $600, $800 and $1,000, plus applicable fees. There is a two-ticket limit for the $150 price level and a 10-ticket limit for the other prices.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has denied betting millions on the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl.
Cameron Dunkin still is not sure why Timothy Bradley ended their business relationship. But the Las Vegas-based manager said he won’t hold a grudge.
Manny Pacquiao gets his chance for revenge as well as the opportunity to get his title back when he and Timothy Bradley meet again on April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden, the site of their controversial fight on June 9, 2012.
Alfredo Angulo knows he wasn’t the first choice to face Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on March 8 at the MGM Grand Garden. Nor does he particularly care he was considered an afterthought.
Everything appears to be in place for Las Vegan Jessie Magdaleno to make a serious run at a world title fight in the next two years.
The Nevada Athletic Commission will not replace former executive director Keith Kizer on an interim basis and instead will go directly toward pursuing a permanent successor.
The next executive director of the Nevada Athletic Commission must be smart, tough, fair and diplomatic. And that’s just for starters.
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