Oct

Bradley outpoints Marquez by split – but not controversial – decision

Tim Bradley proved that he wasn’t damaged goods and that he could stick to a smart game plan by outpointing Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas. Bradley, who went to war with Ruslan Provodnikov in his last bout, controlled his aggression en route to a deserved split-decision victory.

Oct

Roach takes charge of Pacquiao camp in GenSan

by Ryan Songalia

After training Miguel Cotto for last Saturday’s Delvin Rodriguez fight, Freddie Roach arrived to Manny Pacquiao’s gym in General Santos City, Philippines, on Thursday. Roach, who brought two sparring partners with him, will take over the final six weeks of Pacquiao’s camp for the Nov. 24 bout with Brandon Rios.

Oct

Lem’s latest: Cruz heard ‘gay slurs’ during fights

by Lem Satterfield

Openly gay boxer Orlando Cruz on dealing with homophobia in boxing: “I’m in a sport that is very macho. Sometime in the ring, people would should gay slurs at me before I came out.”

Oct

Walters to face Garza on Garcia-Martinez card

by Lem Satterfield

Hard-hitting Jamaican Nicholas Walters will make his Top Rank debut against Alberto Garza on the undercard of the Mikey Garcia-Roman Martinez fight on Nov. 9.

Oct

When Marquez talked, Bradley listened

by Lem Satterfield

Juan Manuel Marquez on why he chose to face Tim Bradley rather than a fifth fight with Manny Pacquiao: “Everybody knows what happened in the last three fights with Manny, and I think that the chapter is closed.”

Oct

Pacquiao looking impressive ahead of Roach’s arrival

by Ryan Songalia

Just days before head trainer Freddie Roach is due to join him in the Philippines for the final six weeks of camp, Manny Pacquiao has reached what insiders call “75 percent fighting shape” for the matchup with Brandon Rios.

Oct

Marquez claims ‘idol’ Chavez Sr. has his back against Bradley

by Lem Satterfield

Juan Manuel Marquez is proud to have Julio Cesar Chavez’s support going into his showdown with Tim Bradley on Saturday. Says Marquez, “If I can get him in trouble, I think I can finish him.”

Oct

Will Bradley choose fight or flight against Marquez?

by Lem Satterfield

WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley says that he’ll use his head and to “stay smart” against Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.

Oct

The experts weigh in on Bradley-Marquez

by Lem Satterfield

Tim Bradley-Juan Manuel Marquez is “a toss-up,” according to RING featherweight champion Mikey Garcia, who gave his insight, along with 32 boxing insiders, regarding Saturday’s matchup.

Oct

Marquez feeling too good to retire, looks forward to challenging Bradley

by Doug Fischer

Juan Manuel Marquez felt too good to call it quits after knocking out his arch nemesis Manny Pacquiao last December. The Mexican legend wants to carry the momentum from the Pacquiao victory into his challenge to WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley on Saturday.