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By Matthew Hurley: In the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao’s brutal knockout loss to arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez there were many who began calling for the Pac Man to hang up his gloves. But Pacquiao never had any intention of walking away from a sport he loves and a profession that brings him millions of dollars. Is he damaged goods after that loss? Only getting back in the ring will answer that question.
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Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler talk to the media ahead of their upcoming superfight
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By Derek Bonnett
After seven rounds, Jose A. Gonzalez looked like the goods. I couldn’t find a round to give Ricky Burns in their WBO lightweight title bout over the weekend. Then something happened. Burns showed us why he can be called a world champion and the most formidable lightweight threat to Adrien Broner as unlikely as that bout may be. In round eight and nine, Burns stole Gonzalez’ heart and took away his will to be a world champion. Gonzalez’ arms began to hang by
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Despite rumours to the contrary, Showtime Sports are standing firm that Mayweather v Guerrero exceeded 1 million PPV buys, Steve Kim reports
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Lee Purdy challenges Devon Alexander for the IBF World welterweight title next weekend in a fight that has shocked many
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Jason Pribila reflects back on the weekend that was, and who were the real winners and losers from the May 4th promotion
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Steve Kim looks at what is next for the pound for pound king of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr
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Boxing judge and secondsout.com contributor Barry Lindenman breaks down the unified rules of boxing
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By Derek Bonnett: I have never counted myself among the tide of fans supporting Floyd Mayweather Jr. in or out of the ring. I find him unlikable, shallow, and, at times, offensive. However, I have never doubted his superiority in the ring as one of boxing’s best. I have noticed a common theme popping up on the web in regard to the pound for pound standings.
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By Marc Livitz in Las Vegas: Whoever decided many years ago to open arena doors to the public for a weigh in before an anticipated fight should be highly commended. The bigger the bout, the larger the crowd and so why not treat the weigh in as a great precursor to the event itself?
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