Valero: I’m ready for great fights!

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By Gabriel F. Cordero | fightnews.com

Venezuelan KO artist Edwin Valero is satisfied to be with Top Rank and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, and is planning on big money matchups with Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Diaz among others. Valero, a former WBA super featherweight monarch, and now official lightweight challenger will next fight for the WBC interim belt. “The fight will be April 4 in the city of San Antonio, Texas,” said Valero. “I know that my rival Antonio Pitalúa is strong because I have seen him fight. But I assure him that he does not punch batter than me and he will not be able to handle my offense. Valero is currently in Venezuela resolving personal matters but sources indicate that he’s there to attend the political elections this weekend.

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Let’s focus on Hatton first – Arum

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By NICK GIONGCO

All the talk about Manny Pacquiao facing guys like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shane Mosley or Antonio Margarito is driving Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum nuts.

“It’s silly,” Arum told the Bulletin yesterday when asked about recent reports linking Pacquiao’s name to future fights with some of the most recognizable names in the star-studded welterweight division. read more

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Cotto: Margarito would’ve felt pad

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By Michael Rosenthal

Miguel Cotto suggested that Antonio Margarito had to know an illegal pad was in his hand wraps before he fought Shane Mosley on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles. Cotto also said the Mexican fighter should not fight anywhere for one year after losing his license Tuesday.

The licenses of Margarito and his trainer, Javier Capetillo, were revoked by the California State Athletic Commission for at least one year after illegal, unusually hard knuckle pads were found in his hand wraps shortly before the Mosley fight. read more

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Lightweight tournament set

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By Michael Rosenthal

A lightweight tournament involving some of the most-recognizable names in the sport has been finalized by Golden Boy Promotions.

Four bouts matching 135-pound contenders will kick off the tournament – called “Lightweight Lightning” – on April 4 in Texas (in either Austin or San Antonio) on HBO pay-per-view, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer said.

The matches are: Edwin Valero-Antonio Pitalua (for the interim WBC lightweight title); Michael Katsidis-Jesus Chavez; Jorge Barrios-Carlos Hernandez and Joel Casamayor-Julio Diaz. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, edwin valero, Golden Boy, joel casamayor, juan diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, top rank promotions

Floyd Mayweather Jr Update

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By Johnny Benz

Although Retired from Boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is keeping himself busy these days. On March 13th you can catch the Former Champ at the at the third annual Louella Thompson Dream Center fundraising gala. Mayweather Jr will be on hand at the event as a Keynote speaker. read more

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Cotto on Fighting Margarito in Mexico: "I don’t think it’s right to fight somewhere else"

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By Ramon Aranda

Miguel Cotto took some time to talk to the media today about his Feb. 21 clash with Michael Jennings at Madison Square Garden which is doing fairly well in terms of ticket sales. Cotto talked about not knowing a whole lot about his opponent except for the highlights he’s seen from tapes provided to him by Top Rank. What he does know of Jennings is that he’s a defensive fighter but Miguel is confident that he’ll be victorious. When asked about feeling pressure to look for a knockout, Cotto stated that he doesn’t think it’s necessary. read more

Filed under: Antonio Margarito, Battle of East and West, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, pacman, pacmonster, top rank promotions

De La Hoya May Decide Boxing Future in Two Weeks

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By Ronnie Nathanielsz

Oscar de La Hoya’s boyhood friend and Golden Boy Promotions vice president and international matchmaker Eric Gomez says “The Golden Boy’ may decide on whether to return to the ring following his 8th round TKO loss to Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao last December 6, in two weeks.read more

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HBO PPV to broadcast Hatton-Pacquiao

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by Marc Abrams

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, HBO PPV will broadcast the much anticipated clash between Ricky Hatton & Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd.
Promoters, Golden Boy & Top Rank had also been in negotiations with Showtime to broadcast the fight as Showtime had offered use of sister network CBS to get involved in the promotion of the fight. read more

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TOP RANK SIGNS UNDEFEATED EDWIN VALERO

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Edwin Valero, the 24-0, 24 KO super featherweight contender from Venezuela, has signed with Top Rank. Bob Arum made the announcement today.

"Edwin Valero is one of the most exciting fighters in the world today," Arum said. read more

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