Pacquiao Margarito Fight : A David Goliath Fight? Or Thus Margarito KO Pacquiao in 11 round

The fight, that a lot of people in the whole world are waiting for is merely coming, the Pacquiao Margarito fight.  Pacquaio will now face Margarito, a fight of David and Goliath. As we all know, Margarito is stronger, bigger, and taller than Pacquiao. A latest news now, according to Garcia, Margarito's coach they are in focus to KO Pacquiao KO in 11th round.

But still the question does the stronger, bigger man can destroy the speed of Pacquiao?

Does the David win in this fight? Or he can destroy by Goliath? Do the power of Goliath beat the speed of David? That is the question for now, but let see who win this fight.

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Roach-100% Sure The Margarito Pacquiao Fight Favors To Pacquiao

“He trained really hard to the extent of killing himself. When I told him to stop, he asked for more. That’s the Pacquiao of old and as such, he will again win as he had done too many times before,” said by Roach. Roach did expressed his worries that Pacquiao was being distracted by politics during his camp. But Pacquiao try to do his best, to conditioned his self for the fight with Margarito. And now Coach Roach is 100% sure that Pacquiao will win this fight on November 13, 2010. Because of this Coach Roach is really happy with his atlette.

with the advantages of Margarito, his height and reach can overcome by Pacquiao speed.

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Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito Fight Has A Possibility to Break A Record

Manny Pacquiao Antonio Margarito approaching bout would probably set a record in terms of ticket sales. Last fight of Manny Pacquiao with clottey the ticket close to 51,000. And this time the ticket sales for the Pacquiao Margarito fight reveals exceeded from expectations.

At this time the tickets believe will surpass 60,000 sales quite soon. As the current record is 63,315 ticket sales way back last 1978 Muhammad Ali took on Leon Spinks at the Superdome in New Orleans.

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Pacquiao VS. Clottey

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Manny Pacquiao had a good night’s rest and was up bright and early as he headed to the nearby Grapevine High School in Dallas for his morning run on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). The sun was out but the wind was still a bit chilly. Pacquiao looked energized as he did his rounds along with members of his team and pet dog Pacman. Coach Freddie Roach did a few rounds himself. Ten rounds were all his coaches wanted but Pacquiao couldn’t be stopped. He insisted on more, completing 13 laps around the oval. “Masarap ang weather eh,” said Pacquiao. “Asa kundisyon.” Pacquiao’s coaches are extremely pleased saying the 7-time division champion has peaked perfectly to defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title against Joshua Clottey. “Maintain na lang, light [work out] lang para siguradong 120% sa fight,” said co-trainer Buboy Fernandez. At the parking lot, American high schoolers gathered to get a glimpse of the Filipino boxing superstar. And there were more fans lined up outside the convention center of the Gaylord Hotel when news spread that Pacquiao’s afternoon workout would be open to the public. When the doors opened, fans rushed in to get a good spot. There were big names that are now big time Pacquiao fans. “It’s his heart, his work ethic, and all that he's done. He's pushed himself to become a world champion,” said Dallas Cowboys owner Jerery Jones. “I know he can finish it off in 3 rounds, but please, for us in Texas, first time to have a big fight like this... please make it last at least to 6 so we all go home happy,” said Hall of Fame football star Michael Irvin. Pacquiao was more than impressive during the 2-hour workout. The Filipino showed why he is the most sensational name in boxing today, displaying exceptional speed from both hands and feet. International media men circled the entire ring capturing every move. Nearly everyone who witnessed Pacquiao in action agreed he will be too much for Clottey “He makes me look good,” said Roach. “No, he makes me look even better,” replied Pacquiao. Fans who waited till the end got their wish as Pacquiao obliged, giving autographs and posing for pictures. Pacquiao’s opponent Clottey is already in Texas, too, and had his open workout as well. Clearly, there was less fuss and fans in attendance. The African fighter was cool though not so many are giving him a chance against Pacquiao. Clottey even shared some light moments with Roach. “I respect and admire Manny Pacquiao but this is a business and so I meet Manny in the field and in business I must beat him. I have everything to stop his speed and I am in good shape… I am very ready,” said the challenger. “People saying I have no chance and that Manny will beat me easy, I’m telling you, it's not going to be easy for him,” Clottey added. Clottey believes he being chosen to face Pacquiao at the famous Dallas Stadium is a gift from God. Pacquiao is clearly the favorite here against Clottey but this doesn’t faze the Ghanaian. The challenger believes he can score the biggest upset in the boxing world.

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Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey : an event to remember

NEW YORK (BASN) -- The battle between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey is fast approaching and it promises to be an event to remember. “Pacquiao vs. Clottey: The Event” will be televised on HBO Pay-Per-View from the newly constructed Cowboy Stadium in Dallas, TX. The suggested retail is $49.99. More than 40,000 tickets have been sold for “The Event” and are still available at www.ticketmaster.com . Pacquiao is the real deal. He is the driving force behind “The Event.” Pacquiao fights as if he’s a Marvel Comic action hero. His southpaw style creates fits for his opponents and he moves while throwing punches with punishing conviction. It will be curious to see if Pacquiao can build off his previous performance -- an 11th round TKO of Miguel Cotto -- in November. Is Pacquiao, who looked phenomenal in breaking Cotto down with one-punch power and vicious combination punching, still getting better? Pacquiao looked like a machine in previous bouts against Ricky Hatton (KO 2) and Oscar De La Hoya (TKO 8). No wonder why Floyd Mayweather has asked “Team Pac-Man” for three random drug examinations while negotiating for a fight. Even Mayweather can’t believe what Pacquiao has done in recent years and the way he has accomplished so much. Credit to Clottey, a former IBF welterweight champion for stepping up to the plate for what should be the biggest fight of his career. Bigger than winning the vacant strap from Zab Judah two years ago.

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Pacquiao VS. Clottey: March 13 to see who’s vision plays out

On the cusp of boxing’s super-season the world’s focus remains on Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. While we await their hopeful showdown both men have tall tasks in front of them this spring. Mayweather will face Shane Mosley on May 1, a bout that will be touched off on in the coming weeks, while Pacquiao dukes it out with the upset minded Joshua Clottey. I have compiled the thoughts of a number of boxers, and am lucky enough to be able to put together an amazing list of predictions. I consulted fighters from lightweight to heavyweight, male and female, amateur prospect to world champion, from America to Australia to see how they see this event playing out. Some were elaborative, while some kept it short and sweet. See how their predictions match up with mine and your own, and tune in March 13 to see who’s vision plays out.

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The Best Decade of BWAA: PACQUIAO

NEW YORK (AP)—Manny Pacquiao was honored as the fighter of the decade by the Boxing Writer’s Association of America on Monday, along with matching Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield by winning his third fighter of the year award. Pacquiao (50-3 with 2 draws and 38 KOs) capped off a remarkable decade by stopping welterweight Miguel Cotto in the final round in November to win a title in a record-setting seventh weight division. Pacquiao will return to the ring in March when he defends his WBO belt against Joshua Clottey at the $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. Pacquiao says he will accept his awards haul in person at the 85th boxing writers awards dinner on June 11 in New York City. The reigning pound-for-pound king was chosen fighter of the decade over Bernard Hopkins, Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Barrera. Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, was honored with a record-setting fourth Eddie Futch Award for trainer of the year. Futch once trained Roach, who eventually became his assistant and has gone on to train the likes of Israel Vazquez and James Toney. Juan Manuel Marquez’s ninth-round knockout of Juan Diaz was picked as fight of the year, an award that was renamed this year for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The John F.X. Condon award for long and meritorious service was given to Jerry Izenberg, who covered boxing and other sports for decades at The Star Ledger in Newark, New Jersey. Former three-division champion Alexis Arguello was honored posthumously with the Marvin Kohn Award, given to an individual who exemplifies goodwill. The Hall of Famer who eventually became mayor of Managua, Nicaragua, died in July at age 57. ESPN broadcaster Joe Tessitore won the Sam Taub Award for broadcasting excellence, and Showtime broadcaster Nick Charles and former heavyweight contender George Chuvalo shared the Bill Crawford Award for perseverance in overcoming adversity.

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Pacquiao Training For Clottey

The training camp of pound-for-pound boxing hero Manny Pacquiao opens on today at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles and according to conditioning expert Alex Ariza that’s when Pacquiao sets aside the fun and games and begins to train relentlessly. Ariza told us that Pacquiao was in a jovial mood when they exchanged text messages while Pacquiao was returning to Lops Angeles from a highly successful media event at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Ariza said he texted Pacquiao asking him when he wants to start running and “Manny responded, in March,” which gave Ariza the impression that the super star of boxing was relaxed before he starts his training grind for the showdown with tough Joshua Clottey at the Dallas Cowboys stadium on March 13. Pacquiao, as always, has kept physically fit despite a hectic schedule f shooting political advertisements, playing pool and handling commercial endorsements and business deals, by playing basketball on a regular basis although trainer Freddie Roach essentially frowns on this. The New York press conference with Clottey, Roach and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum also had a bevy of attractive Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders in attendance, clearly underscoring the determination of Dallas Cowboys stadium owner Jerry Jones to make “The Event” a resounding success. While Pacquiao’s focus is on the Clottey fight, the prospect of a mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr later this year, possibly in September or November, still lingers in the background although the initial effort to arrange a fight that the fans have been longing for, collapsed on a cut-off date for random drug testing. Although Pacquiao told the media he was focused on his training and the Clottey fight and asked them to “forget about Mayweather,” the undefeated former pound-for-pound champion, Pacquiao went on to claim that Mayweather was “making alibis to cancel the fight and doesn’t want to fight because he’s scared to lose.” Underscoring his amiable nature which Clottey reciprocated, Pacquiao referred to the bigger former world champion as “a nice guy” and noted that he’s got size and “is tough and can take a punch. He can stand and fight toe-to-toe and I don’t want to underestimate him.” While Pacquiao is set to begin training on Friday, Clottey has been training for the past two weeks and like most Pacquiao opponents has gotten a head-start on the champion whose WBO welterweight title will be on the line. Meantime Ariza informed us that three Filipino fighters who will be seeing action on the Top Rank “Pinoy Power III” card at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 13 are training at the Wild Card gym. The fighters are veteran, former two-division world champion Gerry Penalosa who battles another former two division world champion Eric Morel in a WBO bantamweight title eliminator, world-rated Bernabe Concepcion who faces tough Mario Santiago. Also working out at Wild Card under Pacquiao’s Filipino trainer Restituto “Buboy” Fernandez is promising Philippine bantamweight champion Eden Sonsona who is being handled by Pacquiao and his adviser Michael Koncz. Koncz said he has plans of putting Sonsona on a Top Rank fight card in Mexico which will be co-promoted by Fernando Beltran before hopefully getting him a world title shot should he win impressively. Although Bob Arum told us he has one slot vacant for a Filipino fighter on the Pacquiao-Clottey card, there’s no world on whether Sonsona would be the one to fill up the slot although Koncz indicated it is highly unlikely.

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Andre Berto to Withdraw from His Fight

The strain of dealing with the Haitian earthquake forced Andre Berto to withdraw from his fight next week with Shane Mosley. The move could open up a bout between Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather has been looking for an opponent since his March 13 fight with Manny Pacquiao fell apart. Berto and Mosley were to meet Jan. 30 in Las Vegas for Berto’s World Boxing Council welterweight title. But Berto, who represented Haiti in the 2004 Olympics, said he could not train properly for the fight in the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit the country.

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Pacquaio Will Face a naturally bigger fighter

HE WILL FACE a naturally bigger fighter again and, this time, Manny Pacquiao will be plunging into his latest challenge without the benefit of a catch weight. And despite the testy challenge expected from last-minute replacement Joshua Clottey, Pacquiao has started out a 3-1 favorite for the March 13 bout in one of the biggest venues that has ever hosted a boxing match. Pacquiao squares off with Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, after the collapse of talks to hold boxing’s so-called “Fight of the Century” pitting Pacquiao and undefeated American superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. due to a disagreement on drug-testing protocols. Examiner.com reported that betting lines will open with Pacquiao the prohibitive favorite. Bettors need to wager $300 to win $100 on Pacquiao. Clottey will start at plus-270, meaning a $100 bet on the ex-world champion will earn $270. Trainer Freddie Roach remains confident of a victory for Pacquiao, who captured the WBO welterweight crown via a 12-round TKO of Miguel Cotto at a 145 lb catch weight. “Manny’s comfortable at [147 lb],” Roach declared in a report posted by Fighthype.com. “When Manny’s eating the day of the weigh-in... he’s happy and that’s when he performs at his best.” “He’ll come into the fight 144 to 145 and he’ll go into the ring at 148 or 149 at most,” added the trainer. “And that’s his best fighting weight.” Roach had earlier predicted that Pacquiao will become the first fighter to knock Clottey out, although Top Rank chief Bob Arum warned that Clottey will be a tough challenge. “Well, Clottey is a dangerous opponent. Miguel Cotto was a dangerous opponent. If they’re not dangerous opponents, who the hell wants to lay out hard-earned money to buy the pay-per-view?” Arum told Examiner.com.

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Pacquiao-Mayweather Bout: Mayweather Still Want Fight

While Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s camp believes his prospective bout with Manny Pacquiao can be saved, Pacquiao’s promoter says he’s moving on. After six weeks of contentious negotiations failed to produce a compromise on Mayweather’s insistence on stringent drug testing for the bout, Pacquiao has made plans to fight welterweight Joshua Clottey in mid-March, Top Rank boss Bob Arum told The Associated Press on Friday. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, who works with Mayweather, isn’t ready to give up. He’s worried Top Rank hasn’t told Pacquiao that the potential richest fight in boxing history could be saved if the Filipino star would agree to take a blood test for performance-enhancing drugs 14 days before the proposed March 13 bout — just 10 days later than Pacquiao already agreed. "I am hopeful that this fight can still happen," Schaefer told the AP. "No matter what, Floyd Mayweather will fight at the MGM Grand (in Las Vegas) on March 13. I hope the man across that ring will be Manny Pacquiao." Schaefer was angered when Arum came out of the camps’ mediation hearing Tuesday blaming Mayweather for the fight’s collapse, saying Mayweather wouldn’t agree to a final blood test 24 days before the bout. Schaefer claims Top Rank turned down a compromise of 14 days on New Year’s Eve, but he isn’t sure whether Pacquiao — who’s at home in the Philippines — was involved in that decision. Both fighters stand to make much more than $25 million apiece from the much-anticipated bout.

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Roy Jones complained about the gauze that was used by IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green

By Sean McDaniel: In an article at Boxing Talk, Roy Jones Jr. (54-6, 40 KO’s) complained about the gauze that was used by IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green in his 1st round knockout victory over Jones on December 2nd. “I’d rather lose fair then win cheating,” Jones said about his loss to Green. In that fight, Green cornered Jones and dropped him with a looping right hand that hooked around to the side of Jones’ head. The punch didn’t seem to hit the back of Jones’ head, however, and one reason why it landed in that location is because Jones slightly turned his head as he saw the punch coming. In hindsight, Jones would have probably been better off taking the shot to the face rather than turning his head and exposing his temple and the back of his head for Green to hit. “I’m a fighter, pound for pound, one of the best, but you can’t hit me in the back of the head with a baseball bat and think it won’t do something to me,” said the 41-year-old Jones. Besides the punch that landed on the side or back of Jones’ head, he was also upset about the gauze on Green’s hand wraps, saying “They allowed him [Green] to wrap his hands two hours earlier and they allow3ed him to use stuff they not supposed to use. The gauze that you use isn’t supposed to have no adhesive on it, you what I mean?” It’s hard to imagine Green using anything but the normal gauze for his wrapping. Green just looked too strong for Jones and it might have been better than the fight only lasted one round rather than drag on longer and cause Jones to take even more punishment in the fight. “They first try to get give me a pair of used gloves,” Jones said. “I said, ‘how am I going to fight in used gloves?’ “Then they gave me new gloves and by then we saw how they was wrapping his [Green] hands and were complaining because from what we’re used to this is illegal.” As of now, there’s no talk of a rematch between Green and Jones, but it looks like they need to consider it. Jones was going to fight Bernard Hopkins next, but the sudden shocking loss to Green has put that bout up in the air. It looks like Green will now be fighting Hopkins next instead of Jones, which obviously is something that can’t be making Jones too happy. Jones made a tactical mistake in the Green fight by retreating to the corner and covering up. Jones had been fighting that way in the past five years and it hadn’t served him too well in his fights with Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson. However, by making the mistake against an even bigger fighter like Green, it put Jones in a vulnerable position.

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Manny Pacquiao Birthday is Today

Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao was born December 17, 1978 in Kibawe, Bukidnon and resides in General Santos City. Christian belief holds that Emmanuel means the “Messiah” and he was born just eight days before Christmas, thus he was named as such. True to his name Emmanuel, Manny is the “Messiah” to the deteriorating Philippine sports. He is the “Messiah” to the boxing world whose popularity is dwindling due to the rising costs of pay-per-view shows and the evident lack of talents. Today Manny will celebrate his 31st birthday in General Santos City in the same venue where he commemorated his 30th birthday last year. It serves also a victory party for his convincing win over Miguel Cotto. Last year during his 30th birthday bash, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the guests which include Freddie Roach and Bob Arum. It capped his upset win over the legendary Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya.

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Manny and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Cowboys Stadium.

It sounds like negotiations are still serious about having a fight on March 13 between Manny and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Cowboys Stadium. An Associated Press story says the promoters and - perhaps just as telling - the head of HBO Sports are in town today to tour the stadium. The other contenders for the fight apparently are the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and the Superdome in New Orleans. There were many who were skeptical about how many non-football events would be booked at the stadium, but so far, the place has been busy. Recently, they added dates for a monster truck event and Supercross. I have no idea though if they use the same dirt from the bull riding competition in February for the Monster Jam a week later.

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Khan stupefy Salita in 76 seconds

We didn't realise he meant both an entire world-title defence and Dmitriy Salita's one chance of boxing glory. Both came and went with breath-taking speed in Newcastle as Khan blitzed his mandatory challenger in just 76 seconds, courtesy of a handful of viciously meaningful blows. The WBA light-welterweight champion had his man down with just his THIRD punch of the night, needed two more to put him down again and another to end the contest in sensational fashion. It means Khan, who lasted just 54 seconds against Breidis Prescott, little over a year ago has now gone full circle since switching to Freddie Roach. Even the trainer himself, so adept at calling fights, could not have envisaged what unfolded on a night when one man served devasting notice of his class, while another was simply way out of his.

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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Deal

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have signed off on the major issues in the negotiation for a megafight on March 13, and contracts could be signed in the next few days, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum met with Pacquiao in his native Philippines on Friday and the charismatic champion agreed to terms with only minor changes, said the person, who requested anonymity because the sides agreed not to speak publicly during negotiations. Arum planned to return to the United States on Sunday and present the amended terms to Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer, the person said. Schaefer is negotiating on behalf of Mayweather and his promotional company.

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Pacquiao is likely to fight Mayweather on March

Manny Pacquiao is likely to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 after agreeing to a proposal from promoter Bob Arum on Friday. Arum presented "what he thought was the best proposal he can bring" during a two-hour breakfast meeting with Pacquiao in Manila, said Michael Koncz, an adviser of the Philippine boxing idol. "Manny has some additional requirements, requests, which Arum didn't think was a problem," Koncz said. "The requests of Manny were so realistic that Arum doesn't feel it's a problem and it's pretty much a done deal." He said the contract still needs "fine tuning," declining to elaborate. "We all believe that it will be done," he said. In an interview with GMA television, Pacquiao said, "March 13 is OK." "The difference between Floyd and others I have fought is that Floyd makes a lot of trash talk that should not be imitated by young people," he said. Arum could not be reached for comment. Koncz, who is in charge of Pacquiao's boxing promotion company in Nevada, said Pacquiao is "very comfortable" with the date. Pacquiao is running for a congressional seat in May 2010 elections and official campaigning won't start before April. If the bout goes ahead, it will match two men regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighters. Boxing fans have been looking forward to a super fight between Pacquiao and the undefeated Mayweather after the Filipino champion defeated Miguel Cotto last month. The March 13 date comes four months after the Cotto fight — a shorter period of time than the six months after Pacquiao defeated Ricky Hatton. But Koncz said it will be enough time for Pacquiao to get back in shape. "Nobody knows his body better than Manny," he said. "If Manny feels that that's plenty of time to rest and recover, then you know, he has to do what he feels is right." He said Pacquiao "cannot train for more than seven weeks." If the fight is made, there would likely be a Jan. 11 press conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas, where the fighters have fought their biggest fights. There is also a proposal for a 30,000-seat temporary stadium on the Las Vegas Strip across from the Wynn resort. Oddsmakers are already taking bets on the fight, with most making Mayweather a slight favorite.

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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Megabout

Promoter Bob Arum flew Wednesday to the Philippines with a proposed contract for a March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The contract was agreed to by Mayweather's representatives, but the boxer has yet to sign. Arum was to present the proposal to Pacquiao, but there are no guarantees he will agree. Still, the fact Arum would make the trip to the Philippines to try and get his fighter to sign for the bout was an indication that the megafight was moving forward. It would match the two fighters regarded as the best pound-for-pound in the world in a bout at 147 pounds. The fight was originally projected for May, but Pacquiao's candidacy for Congress in the Philippines forced promoters to move it forward to March. The Philippine national elections are in May, and Pacquiao wanted to be at home to campaign. Promoters for both fighters had agreed to a blackout on negotiations for the bout, so no one would comment on the record. A person close to the promotion spoke on terms his identity would remain confidential. If the fight is made, there would likely be a Jan. 11 press conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas, where the fighters have fought their biggest fights. There is also a proposal for a 30,000-seat temporary stadium on the Las Vegas Strip across from the Wynn resort. Oddsmakers are already taking bets on the fight, with most making the undefeated Mayweather a slight favorite.

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Danny Green scored a stunning first round TKO victory over American great Roy Jones

Australian titleholder Danny Green scored a stunning first round TKO victory over American great Roy Jones to retain his International Boxing Organisation cruiserweight world title here on Wednesday. Green put down the eight-time world champion with a well-timed right hand which sent Jones tumbling to the canvas midway through the opening round and then pummelled the American legend with a flurry of blows against the ropes. English referee Howard Foster called a halt to the fight at 2:02 into the first round. "I am just overwhelmed, this is all your victory, this is Australia's victory," Green screamed to the capacity home crowd. "He's one of the greatest fighters of all time and the opportunity to fight him in Australia, thanks Roy Jones Jnr. "I almost feel bad doing that, that almost most hurt me to do that to someone whom I aspire to look up to as a professional fighter inside and outside the ring. He's a bloody legend." Green left Jones disorientated with his shock right hand punch which connected high on the temple area of the American, leaving him struggling to get back to his feet. It was all downhill from there for Jones as the Australian 'Green Machine' went after the quick finish, throwing leather as the American superstar covered up under the onslaught before the referee's intervention. "It was a great performance tonight from Danny and we won't be making excuses," Jones said in the ring. "My hat goes off for Danny Green, he fought a wonderful fight." It was the 36-year-old Green's first defence of the title he won with a fifth round TKO against Argentina's Julio Cesar Dominguez in Biloxi, Mississippi last August. It was only the third time in his stellar 20-year fight career that Jones, 40, has been stopped in a fight and follows his earlier stoppages against Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson, both in 2004. Jones was bidding to become the first boxer to win all five divisions between middleweight and heavyweight, but he was overwhelmed by Green's first-round onslaught. Jones's record now stands at 54 wins (40 by knockout) with six losses in 60 bouts, while Green has won 28 (25 KOs) of his 31 fights since 2001. It was first time Jones, regarded as one of the great pound-for-pound fighters of the modern era, had fought outside the United States and may signal the end of his celebrated career. Jones is scheduled to fight American adversary Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on March 13 next year. Jones also holds the distinction of becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight world title in 106 years.

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