Lem’s latest: Pacquiao to return in September?
Manny Pacquiao according to the Manila Standard: “I never avoid anyone. I don’t choose easy fights. I will fight anybody, anytime, anywhere.”
read morePacqiao wins court case
Manny Pacquiao’s attorney, David Marroso, said he hopes a judge’s dismissal of a $1 million lawsuit discourages “unscrupulous plaintiffs” seeking to “cash in” on Pacquiao.
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag
Read on for fan thoughts and questions about Tavoris Cloud-Bernard Hopkins, Keith Thurman-Jan Zaveck, Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero, Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout, what’s next for Manny Pacquiao and Andre Ward, plus other subjects in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!
read moreRing Ratings Update: Mayweather-Guerrero for RING welterweight title
It was a very interesting fight week with stimulating discussions from the Ratings Panel, which resulted in movement in several divisions. The Panel’s input included their approval of the May 4 Floyd Mayweather-Roberto Guerrero welterweight fight being for the vacant RING 147-pound title.
read moreDiaz: Roach has ‘lost the love for the sport’
Freddie Roach on Joel Diaz: “I would like to tell him where to go, but the things is, he doesn’t know me.”
read moreBradley faced death threats post- Pacquiao, vows KO of Provodnikov
Tim Bradley on Ruslan Provodnikov: “Absolutely, I’m looking to make a statement in this fight. I’m looking to do some damage to this guy.”
read moreLem’s latest: Bradley looks to make statement vs Provodnikov
WBO welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley will be out to overwhelm March 16 rival Ruslan Provodnikov, who has served as a sparring partner for Manny Pacquiao and scored knockouts in four of his five straight victories.
read moreLem’s latest: Broner mum on rivals; Bradley to have say
Golden Boy Promotions has big plans for Adrien Broner’s next fight, which could be a 135-pound unificiation bout with Ricky Burns or a jump to welterweight to face Paulie Malignaggi, but the unbeaten WBC lightweight beltholder won’t discuss his potential opponents.
read moreBroner-Malignaggi possible for June?
WBA welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi calls WBC lightweight beltholder Adrien Broner “a very winnable fight for me.” Malignaggi says Golden Boy Promotions has proposed the matchup.
read moreArum: Marquez’s options include Bradley, Rios, Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez will consider a fifth fight with Manny Pacquiao, and if not, the Mexican legend will look at bouts against unbeaten boxers Tim Bradley or Brandon Rios, according to Bob Arum.
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