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Choosing Manny Pacquiao’s Next Opponent
Manny Pacquiao is looking for his next opponent, knowing that the Floyd Mayweather option has gone out the window. His options, as Bob Arum suggests – Rematches with Juan Manuel Marquez or Miguel Cotto, or a new direction with Light Welterweight Lamont Peterson and Timothy Bradley.
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Amir Khan Begins War of Words With Peterson too Soon
Amir Khan’s recent loss by Split Decision hasn’t changed his high opinion of himself and his place in the world of boxing it seems. With a rematch against the WBA and IBF Light Welterweight champion on his mind, Amir Khan began the war of words with Lamont Peterson before an agreement has even been reached.
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Amir Khan in a Mayweather State of Mind
Floyd Mayweather is headed towards 90 days in jail, but that just makes Amir Khan more keen to take on the undefeated Welterweight Champion, with the small matter of winning back his belts from Lamont Peterson in the way.
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Jail Means no Pacquiao or May 5 Fight for Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather won’t be preparing for a big May 5 fight against Manny Pacquiao, Sergio Martinez or anyone else. He pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges, and got sentenced to three months in a Nevada county jail.
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Mayweather to go for Martinez Instead of Pacquiao?
Floyd Mayweather is busy these days with legal problems and pleading guilty in trials, but on the sports side of his life, there’s no advancement in the talks with Manny Pacquiao. Sergio Martinez, the best Middleweight fighter and #3 on the pound-4-pound lists, might be the next option.
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Amir Khan Changing Plans and Direction
Amir Khan’s controversial loss to Lamont Peterson is still hurting him, more in the sense that it completely changed his plans and course for 2012. Instead of moving up a division and going after Floyd Mayweather, Khan has to chase Peterson for a rematch.
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Aftermath of the Ward – Froch Title Fight
Andre Ward may not have the power the masses and PPV crowds want from a pound-4-pound king, but he’s got everything else. The American became a unified Super Middleweight champion after a unanimous decision win over Carl Froch, remaining undefeated and winning Showtime’s Super Six Boxing Classic tournament. Lucian Bute is next?
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Despite WBC, Hopkins – Dawson Rematch Seems Unlikely
The WBC has ordered a rematch between Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson for the Light Heavyweight title belt. After the farce of a fight in the first meeting back in October, it’s unlikely the fight will actually be worked out for financial reasons.
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Ward vs Froch – Powerless Perfection Facing Big Mouth Brit
Andre Ward has never lost a fight, but probably doesn’t get the respect he deserves as one of the best fighters in the world due to his low knockout numbers. Carl Froch, despite being more enjoyable to watch, is the overwhelming underdog in the Super Six Final for the Super Middleweight titles.