It started out as a good idea, and promoter Roy Englebrecht still thinks it’s a good idea — a combined boxing and mixed arts tournament for up-and-coming fighters with a chance for a good payday if they reach the finals.
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The war of words between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. took a nasty turn Wednesday when Pacquiao filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayweather, his father, his uncle and Golden Boy Promotions.
The head of the Nevada boxing commission ordered Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to submit to urine tests Monday in hopes of breaking the impasse that has derailed their proposed March 13 megafight.
Promoter Bob Arum delivered what he said would be his last proposal Sunday to salvage the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., which has been on life support over a blood-testing dispute.
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The situation was clear entering the season: Mike Sanford needed to go at least 6-6 and take UNLV to a bowl game or he was out as the Rebels’ football coach. After five losing seasons, change finally occurred at the top of UNLV football.
SARANGANI, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao says he is planning to file a defamation lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather Jr., the fighter’s father, and Golden Boy Promotions
I’m not sure who thought this one up. Uncle Roger. Papa Floyd. Little Floyd. The manager. The promoter. The publicist. The bodyguard. The chauffeur. One of the other countless enablers whose purpose we’ve never been able to figure out.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was expected to provide the toughest test of Manny Pacquiao’s career — only it was supposed to happen in a boxing ring.
The megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao could be in jeopardy after Pacquiao reportedly refused to have his blood drawn 30 days before their proposed March 13 welterweight title bout.
A popular Filipino boxer will fight in Las Vegas in February. But no, it’s not Manny Pacquiao.
Las Vegas has finally crossed the finish line to land the March 13 megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, sources close to both fighters said Saturday.
Bob Arum wants to announce a site for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. megafight before Christmas. But with a week to go, there’s still a lot of work to do before any official announcement for the March 13 welterweight title fight can be made.
Bruce Trampler knew something was up when he didn’t receive his ballot for the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight abruptly canceled a trip to Dallas on Wednesday, dealing a possibly fatal blow to the chances of Jerry Jones landing the bout for Cowboys Stadium.
When Rich Rose worked at Caesars Palace, he participated in some of boxing’s biggest fights on the Las Vegas Strip.