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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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2010 showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao

Bob Arum and Richard Schaefer, boxing promoters had deal for a 2010 showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. A potential Pacquiao-Mayweather bout would likely be the largest-grossing boxing match in history. Predictions for the pay-per-view sales alone have reached as high as 5 million. Pacquiao is a top ranked in the world's best boxer with Mayweather sitting is no.2. Pacquiao, who is 50-3-2 with 38 knockouts and holds the World Boxing Organization welterweight title, has been named the Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2006 and 2008 and is almost certain to win it in 2009. Mayweather, who is 40-0 with 25 knockouts, was the BWAA’s Fighter of the Year in 2007. Arum, who promotes Pacquiao, and Schaefer, on behalf of Mayweather, met in Las Vegas on Monday and agreed not to speak to the media. Las Vegas has landed the majority of the major boxing shows in recent years, interest from venues outside Las Vegas in acquiring a Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight is very high. Arum has received inquiries from many venues, including New Orleans, and Democratic political strategist James Carville has phoned Arum about trying to broker a deal to bring the fight to the Superdome in New Orleans. One advantage Las Vegas officials will have in landing the bout is that Mayweather resides in the city and Pacquiao has fought his last six fights, and nine of his last 12, there. “We’re aware of the interest from all over the country for this bout and our goal is simply to keep it here in Las Vegas,” said Rogich, who was once the chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. “We’re just exploring the possibility of doing something [at the New Frontier site]. “We’ve reached out to the owners of the property to see if we can do something that makes economic sense. This is such a big fight and we are doing all we can to keep it in Las Vegas amid competition from many other places.”

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Check this Lucian Bute defended his IBF super-middleweight

Undefeated Lucian Bute successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title Saturday night, stopping Librado Andrade with a left uppercut to the midsection at 2:57 of the fourth round. The Romanian-born Bute, 25-0 with 20 knockouts, was making the fourth defense of his IBF crown and his second against Andrade, who pushed the left-hander to the limit 13 months ago, knocking down the exhausted champion with just seconds left. Andrade dropped to 28-3. He lives in La Habra, Calif., and trains in Montreal.

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Check this Pacquiao and Mayweather Fight latest news

Winky Wright, a former junior middleweight champion has become a believer. After watching Pacquiao batter both fighters-Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotto. Wright is no longer pick to fight the Filipinio icon. Wrights said to Miguel Marley of the Examiner how wrong he was by choosing Cotto to knock Pacquiao out. Wright said he don't know if Pacquiao can beat Mayweather but, he admits that he won't bet against Pacquiao. Wright thought that Cotto will stop Pacquiao because of his physical strength. But then again he was wrong. In recent report, a CEO for Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe say that Pacquiao will be one of the easiest fights in Mayweather career. Wright is not in agreement. He does not know if Pacquiao can beat Mayweather- but he predicts very tough fight for Floyd. Wright additionally said that Pacquiao is a great little fighter. Pacquiao and Freddie Roach always have a game plan and they always stick to that game plan, he added.

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Seasons Beatings' for Espino," Pavlik trainer Jack Loew said

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AFP) – Kelly Pavlik will defend his World Boxing Council middleweight title against fellow American Miguel Espino on December 19 before a host of hometown supporters, according to promoters. Pavlik, 35-1 with 31 knockouts, beat Jermain Taylor for the crown in 2007 and will make his third title defense against Espino, 20-2 with one draw and nine knockouts. Pavlik suffered his only defeat when he stepped up in weight 13 months ago to face US legend Bernard Hopkins and lost a unanimous decision, but bounced back to stop Mexico's Marco Antonio Rubio in the ninth round here in February. "I?m not going to allow Espino to be the Grinch who took my world title," Pavlik said. Pavlik backed out of two fights against US southpaw Paul Williams due to staph infection in his right hand but will step into the ring only two weeks after Williams, who replaced Pavlik for a December 5 fight in Atlantic City. "It?s going to be 'Seasons Beatings' for Espino," Pavlik trainer Jack Loew said "Nothing but lumps of coal in his stocking plus a few lumps on his head." Espino has a four-year, 11-bout win streak, including his past four victories by knockout. His most recent fight was a sixth-round stoppage of former world champion Alejandro Garcia of Mexico in March. "I?m very grateful for this opportunity and I intend to make the most of it," Espino said. "All fighters dream of the chance to fight for a world title and now I'm living that dream. "If Pavlik takes me lightly he?ll be making a big mistake."

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A Boxer Died:after a Brutal Fight is Scheduled for Autopsy

After losing a USBA super bantamweight bout against Teon Kennedy on Friday, Francisco Rodriguez twenty five year old. Rodriguez, a former national Golden boxing champion from Chicago, is scheduled for autopsy on Tuesday. Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner’s Office says an autopsy is routine when a death is related to the victim’s occupation. Officials say Rodriguez began to lose consciousness as he sat in his corner after the fight was stopped in the 10th round. He later underwent emergency brain surgery. Rodriguez was 14-2 going into the bout against Kennedy for the vacant USBA super bantamweight title. Rodriguez was a national Golden Gloves champion in 2001.

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Boxer Died , After a Brutal Fight

A Mexican boxer, Francisco Rodriguez, has died at age of 25 after a fight in Philadelphia, this was confirmed by the promoter named Dominic Pesoli.

As the promoter said Rodriquez was dies on Sunday night after losing a Teon Kennedy, a US Boxing Association super bantamweight title, last Friday.

Rodriguez began to lose consciousness as the Chicago boxer sat in his corner after the brutal fight was stopped in the 10th round, said by J. Russell Peltz a Philadelphia promoter.

Rodriguez was taken to hospital and underwent emergency brain surgery, but never regained consciousness.

He was 14-2 going into the bout against Kennedy for the vacant USBA super bantamweight belt.

Rodriquez was know as El Nino Azteca, he had an outstanding amateur career and was a lot of Chicago Golden Gloves champion and a national Golden Gloves champion in 2001.

He became professional in 2005 and was a local fan favourite in his adopted city.

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Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward

Mikkel Kessler has vowed to bounce back stronger than ever after his 11th round technical decision defeat against Andre Ward. The Viking Warrior was trailing on all three scorecards when the fight was stopped due to a cut caused by an unintentional headbutt. “I have lost the world title once and won it straight back so I know how to do it,” Kessler said. “With the support of my home fans in Denmark I will beat Carl Froch and become world champion again. That is why this tournament is great – I have the chance to make amends immediately.” Kessler admitted it was tough to fight Ward. “He was very fast and very good. He ruined my style,” he said. “It was not my day. Now I will go home, watch the tape and then bounce back stronger than ever.” Said Wilfried Sauerland: “Congratulations to Andre Ward, he fought a great fight and deserved to win. I was impressed by his speed and his technical abilities. However, the referee should have stopped the holding and headbutting, but we do not want to take anything away from his performance and his victory. Mikkel will come back and do very well in this tournament, no doubt about that..” Added Kalle Sauerland: “Ward proved today that he belongs into this tournament and that he is a great fighter with a golden future. The great thing about the Super Six World Boxing Classic is that Mikkel can take revenge soon as their paths might cross again. Mikkel and his team will analyse the fight closely and draw the right conclusions. I have no doubts that the Viking Warrior will come back stronger than ever and we will see an exciting fight against Carl Froch. That fight will be massive.”

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