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Money sticking point for Hopkins

Bernard Hopkins insists he is not ducking Chad Dawson. But the 44-year-old veteran said if he’s going to continue fighting at his advanced age, his bank account better receive a substantial boost.

Quick Pacquiao picked to pound Hatton

Unleashing punches at a machine-gun pace has made Manny Pacquiao a bona fide boxing star. No longer is he perceived as an undersized underdog.

Antillon prevails by TKO

The Joint is new, but Urbano Antillon is the same devastating force he was in the Hard Rock hotel’s former venue.

Pound-for-pound showdown

The trainers have waged a war of words for weeks. Now it’s finally time for the fighters to back up all that boasting.

• WHAT: 12 rounds, for Hatton’s IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight titles

• WHEN: 6 p.m. today

• WHERE: MGM Grand Garden

• ODDS: Pacquiao minus-255, Hatton plus-215

• TV: HBO Pay Per View (Cable 501/701); $49.95, $59.95 (HD)

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Hard Rock back in fight game at Joint

When the Hard Rock hotel moved The Joint to a different location on the property, it wasn’t just about an improved concert experience. The hotel-casino also was getting back in the boxing business.

Mayweather return shadows fight

It’s all about Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton this week as the junior welterweight stars prepare to square off in the ring Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.

Venturing fight fans KO budget, go distance

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Father’s fury left imprint on Roach

The tough part was watching his mother move slowly down the stairs with two newly shined black eyes. The confusing part was watching his father laugh in her face shortly after his fists inflicted the damage.

Trainers set contentious tone for Pacquiao-Hatton

Maybe Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton are simply too nice to trash-talk each other. Or maybe the fighters can’t get a word in edgewise amid their trainers’ verbal feud.