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Boxing legend Pernell Whitaker passes on at 55

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Former Olympic boxing gold medallist and four-weight world champion Pernell Whitaker has died after a traffic accident in Virginia, police confirmed on Monday. The 55-year-old was killed after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Virginia Beach on Sunday, police said in a statement. “When officers arrived on scene they located an adult […]
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Pacquiao Has Successful Shoulder Surgery

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Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday, just days after his loss to Floyd Mayweather in the so-called “Fight of the Century”. Surgeon Neal ElAttrache, who performed the operation to repair a torn rotator cuff, said he could “not be more pleased with the results” and expects Pacquiao to recover
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Pacquiao Wants Rematch with Mayweather

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Manny Pacquiao wants a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The Filipino ring icon made the pronouncement on Monday in a live interview after he lost via unanimous points’ decision to the unbeaten American champion, adding that he wants to face Mayweather at his best. Pacquiao admitted to being affected by an injury during the fight after […]
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Mayweather, Pacquiao Talk Tough

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Pacquiao to spend $4m on entourage Manny Pacquiao will spend a whopping $4million (£2.6m) on tickets for his huge entourage for Saturday’s fight against Floyd Mayweather. With tickets for the $300m showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at a premium, the Filipino will fork out millions to ensure his 900-strong entourage are in […]
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I'm Better than Ali, Mayweather Boosts

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Floyd Mayweather has made the bold claim that he is the best boxer of all time. Ali is generally considered the greatest fighter to ever step between the ropes, but Mayweather, preparing for his much-anticipated showdown with Manny Pacquiao on May 2, revealed thus: “No one can ever brainwash me to make me believe that […]
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Quillin: I'm Creating My Own Story!

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Much has changed since boxing fans last saw Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin in the ring 12 months ago. For starters, the 31-year-old Quillin no longer has his WBO middleweight title. Due to boxing politics and what many would deem a poor business decision, the undefeated New Yorker passed on a chance to defend his title […]
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DSTV to Broadcast ‘Fight of the Century’

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Multi Choice, owners of DStv has announced to his esteem fans that the much publicised ‘Fight of the Century’ between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on May 2 will be broadcast live across Sub-Saharan Africa only on DStv’s SuperSport. The entire tournament will be broadcast to DStv Premium bouquet subscribers in High Definition from the […]
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Mayweather, Pacquiao PPV to Cost $99

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In a few week to come, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in the fight everyone wanted five years ago, as the Pay Per View (PPV) is expected to cost $99. HBO and Showtime are deep into negotiations with distributors to carry the May 2 fight. Under the terms being discussed, the fight will […]
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Brook Throws Challenge to MAYWEATHER

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British boxer Kell Brook has admitted he longs to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. once the American’s much-anticipated bout with Manny Pacquiao concludes. Brook’s record stands at an impressive 33-0 (22 knockouts). He is the current IBF welterweight champion after defeating Shawn Porter last August, and after his upcoming title defence against Jo Jo Dan on […]
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Mayweather hires $1,000-per-plate Chef

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Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has reportedly hired a private chef who charges $1,000 per plate to handle his meals as he prepares for his May 2 mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao. It was reported that Quiana Jeffries, also known as “Chef Q,” is on-call anytime of the day for Mayweather. “I am here for […]
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Pacquiao Takes Drug Test Ahead of Bout

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Manny Pacquiao received a surprise visit from drug testers prior to his Fight of the Century with Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao was approached unannounced by an anti-doping examiner at the house he is renting in Los Angeles where he is preparing to face Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. Both fighters can expect to be tested […]