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Promoter: Mayweather-Pacquiao at Cowboys Stadium 'Total Nonsense'

Posted: Nov 5th 2009 5:55PM by Lem Satterfield (author feed)
Filed under: WBO, HBO, FanHouse Exclusive

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum called a recent report that he is negotiating a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight in early March at Cowboys Stadium "total nonsense."

"We haven't talked to Mayweather," said Arum. "We haven't discussed it with Mayweather."

The story, reported by an affiliate of The Dallas Morning News, quoted Top Rank vice president Bruce Trampler as indicating that Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 knockouts) needed to dethrone WBO champ Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) on Nov. 14, after which Top Rank could focus on making the fight with Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) in Arlington, Texas.

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George Foreman's KO Defies His Age

Posted: Nov 4th 2009 10:35PM by Lem Satterfield (author feed)
Filed under: HBO, FanHouse Exclusive

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George Foreman was 28 fights into his comeback from a 10-year absence from the ring, had won 27 times, stopped 25 of his opponents, and failed during his first attempt at winning a heavyweight title.

But Foreman wasn't going to blow his second chance at world championship glory, when he faced southpaw Michael Moorer.

This time, the 45-year-old grandfather and father of nine was ready.

Foreman, 60, talks about his historic accomplishment as well as life after boxing during this, the fourth and final installment of a four-part series detailing how he became boxing's oldest man to win a division's crown.

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Fernando Montiel's 118-pound WBO Crown on Line in Tourney

Posted: Oct 30th 2009 4:32PM by Lem Satterfield (author feed)
Filed under: WBO, HBO

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Fernando Montiel will defend his WBO bantamweight title against Z Gorres, and Eric Morel will take on Gerry Penalos on Feb. 13 at the Las Vegas Hilton, promoter Bob Arum told FanHouse on Friday.

"After that, the winners will fight the winners in June," Arum said of the clash of 118-pounders. "It's like a tournament."

Since losing a split decision to Jhonny Gonzalez in May of 2006, the 30-year-old Montiel (39-2-2, 29 knockouts) is 7-0-1 with four knockouts, including a split decision victory over Gorres in February 2007.

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IBO: Pacquiao Must Defend or Vacate Belt

Posted: Oct 30th 2009 1:30AM by Lem Satterfield (author feed)
Filed under: WBA, WBO, HBO, Showtime, IBO

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Promoter Bob Arum called it "fair" that Manny Pacquiao has 60 days from the day after facing WBO welterweight (147 pounds) champion Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 to decide whether or not to defend the IBO junior welterweight (140) crown he won by second-round knockout over England's Ricky Hatton in May.

The notification, issued by IBO president Ed Levine on Wednesday, calls for Pacquiao to relinquish his crown should he fail to comply.

"Yeah, they called me about that. I think that's fair," Arum told FanHouse on Thursday night. "It's 60 days to decide whether he wants to defend it. Otherwise, there's other people who are waiting to get a shot at the title, and Manny will make a decision after the fight."

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Miguel Cotto Aims to Silence Critics Against Manny Pacquiao

Posted: Oct 20th 2009 4:30PM by Elie Seckbach (author feed)
Filed under: Boxing Video, FanHouse Exclusive

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Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.

Miguel Cotto is a superstar, but he still feels like he does not have the respect of the boxing community. He is eager to beat Manny Pacquiao to prove to the haters that he is a major threat in the ring.

In this video, Cotto discusses his Nov. 14th fight and shares with us the meaning of the tattoo behind his right ear.

Check out the video after the jump.

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Cotto Looks 'Strong' in Sparring Sessions

Posted: Oct 14th 2009 9:00PM by Lem Satterfield (author feed)
Filed under: WBC, HBO, FanHouse Exclusive

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TAMPA, Fla. -- A banner high on a distant wall of The Fight Factory Gym depicts Miguel Cotto throwing a jab just above the head of Manny Pacquiao, a bull's-eye over his face.

"On Nov. 14, the world will witness who will be the new king of the ring," read the words on the large poster, beneath which the live version of Cotto is involved in a spirited sparring session with talented southpaw Fred Tukes of Atlanta, with trainer Joe Santiago also in the ring.

"We're a team and we're behind Miguel every single minute, thinking about the fight in Tampa. We have no distractions. Our focus is Manny Pacquiao and that's our target," Santiago said Wednesday.

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Miguel Cotto Reaches Out to His Heroes, Wounded Veterans

Posted: Sep 29th 2009 10:00AM by Elie Seckbach (author feed)
Filed under: Boxing Video, FanHouse Exclusive

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Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.

Boxing Star Miguel Cotto (35-and-1) is a hero to many. These days he's getting ready for his November 14th fight against Manny Pacquiao. His skills are impressive and over the years Cotto has taken down some of the biggest names in the sport -- Oktay Urkal, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley and Alfonso Gómez. But when he's not boxing, Miguel is very passionate about his heroes -- the brave men and woman of the U.S. Armed Forces. Cotto goes to military hospitals to visit those who have returned injured from the battlefield. In this FanHouse Exclusive find out what Cotto and Top Rank are doing to help the servicemen, while legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum shares with us why Cotto is so involved. We also hear from Freddie Roach, Manny's trainer.

Check out the video after the jump.

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Weekend's Biggest Fight? Boxing vs. Mixed Martial Arts

Posted: Sep 18th 2009 8:23PM by Kevin Blackistone (author feed)
Filed under: Boxing

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Somewhere during the broadcast Thursday night of the Miami-Georgia Tech football game, a commercial broke across the screen advertising UFC 103, a mixed martial arts fight card featuring somebody named Vitor Belfort against some guy named Rich Franklin. For a pay-per-view price of $44.99, it stated, I could see it all live Saturday night from Dallas starting at 9 PM ET.

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Mayweather-Marquez Photos

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Nate Jones, co-trainer for Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez and Bernard Hopkins appear during the official weigh-in for Mayweather and Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Jones;Floyd Mayweather Jr.;Juan Manuel Marquez;Bernard Hopkins

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Mayweather vs. Marquez Photos

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Boxing announcer Michael Buffer, Koraun Mayweather, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his advisor Leonard Ellerbe attend the official weigh-in for Mayweather's fight against against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Buffer;Koraun Mayweather;Floyd Mayweather Jr.;Leonard Ellerbe

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Boxer Juan Manuel Marquez poses during the official weigh-in for his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Juan Manuel Marquez

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: WWE wrestler Triple H attends the official weigh-in for boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Triple H

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Radio personality Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo gestures during the official weigh-in for boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eddie Sotelo

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Radio personality Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo (L) and boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya entertain the crowd during the official weigh-in for boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eddie Sotelo;Oscar De La Hoya

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Actor/comedian D.L. Hughley speaks at the official weigh-in for boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** D.L. Hughley

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya gestures during the official weigh-in for boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Oscar De La Hoya

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 18: WWE wrestler Triple H (L) and boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya talk during the official weigh-in for boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will fight at the MGM on September 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Triple H;Oscar De La Hoya

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Photos: Mayweather Vs. Marquez

Guess what commercial aired next? Undefeated former welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather's returning to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez. For a pay-per-view price of $49.95, that commercial stated, I could see that card live as well Saturday night. It would be coming from Las Vegas, and starting at 9 PM ET, too.

I'm going to watch the latter. I'd already planned to. Boxing promoters better hope there are a lot more fans like me, too.

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Floyd Mayweather: 'Bob Arum Is a Very Old, Grumpy Man'

Posted: Sep 16th 2009 5:30PM by Michael David Smith (author feed)
Filed under: Boxing Video, HBO

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Boxing promoter Bob Arum scoffed at Floyd Mayweather Jr in an interview with FanHouse's Ariel Helwani last week, saying, "He's just a problem and a head case." In a chat with FanHouse this week, Mayweather claimed he hadn't heard those comments -- and then proceeded to respond to them anyway.

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Bob Arum Blasts Floyd Mayweather, MMA

Posted: Sep 11th 2009 1:01AM by Ariel Helwani (author feed)
Filed under: Boxing Video, FanHouse Exclusive

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Top Rank founder Bob Arum has never been one to keep his opinions to himself, and when FanHouse caught up with him at the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto press conference at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, he was in rare form.

The 77-year-old boxing promoter criticized Floyd Mayweather for fighting "scared" and not being an entertaining fighter. Arum also seemed to squash any hopes of seeing a Mayweather-Pacquaio super-fight in the future. But his harshest words were saved for MMA, as Arum said the sport looks like "guys rolling around like homosexuals on the ground" and called MMA fans "a bunch of skinhead white guys." The full video interview is below.

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