Monthly Archives: November 2014

Photos: Evgeny Gradovich and Jayson Velez come face to face ahead of HBO showdown

Photos from Omaha, Neb. as IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich and contender Jayson Velez meet ahead of their HBO showdown this weekend from the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Bob Arum: ‘We would like to fight Floyd Mayweather in the first six months of this coming year’

Manny Pacquiao dropped Chris Algieri six times during his victory in Macau, China (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

This past Saturday night, in Macau, China, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao again reminded the world why he is one of the game’s most dominant prizefighters with his 12-round domination over brave Chris Algieri.

Pacquiao was sharp, dropping his younger for six times over the course of their match, and the lopsided scores in his favor were well deserved.
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Photos: Ray Beltran gunning to upset Terence Crawford on Saturday night

Tough contender and former world title challenger Ray Beltran puts in work ahead of his clash with WBO lightweight champion Terence Crawford this weekend on HBO. Despite being a clear underdog heading into the match, Beltran (29-6-1, 17 KO’s) is as worthy of a challenger as you will find and his grit, toughness, and pressure will all be on display this weekend.

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Photos: Ray Beltran gunning to upset Terence Crawford on Saturday night

Tough contender and former world title challenger Ray Beltran puts in work ahead of his clash with WBO lightweight champion Terence Crawford this weekend on HBO. Despite being a clear underdog heading into the match, Beltran (29-6-1, 17 KO’s) is as worthy of a challenger as you will find and his grit, toughness, and pressure will all be on display this weekend.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Larry Merchant eyes Terence Crawford, Mikey Garcia as potential foes for Pacquiao moving forward

Terence Crawford following his victory over Yuriorkis Gamboa earlier this year (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Following his dominant victory over Chris Algieri this past weekend in Macau, China, eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao has seen his name thrust back into the headlines in a positive light.

Pacquiao looked very sharp vs. his younger, taller foe, registering six knockdowns over the course of their 12-round bout, ultimately grabbing a wide unanimous decision over Algieri.
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Larry Merchant still holding on to hopes of a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight: ‘Somewhere inside me I believe that could happen’

Manny Pacquiao outdueled Chris Algieri in Macau (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

While he wasn’t ringside in Macau checking out the action on first hand basis, longtime boxing analyst Larry Merchant still was able to appreciate Manny Pacquiao’s dominant decision victory over Chris Algieri on Saturday.

From within the Venetian Resort’s Cotai Arena, Pacquiao was extremely sharp, dropping his younger counterpart six times on his way to a lopsided unanimous decision win.
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Manny Pacquiao speaks post-fight; hints that Mayweather is afraid to fight him

Manny Pacquiao landing against Chris Algieri on Saturday night (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Facing off with Chris Algieri on Saturday night (American time), eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao was sharp, scoring six knockdowns throughout the one-sided fight as he marched towards his 57th victory by way of a unanimous decision.

Performing inside of the Venetian Resort’s Cotai Arena in Macau, China, Pacquiao drew a lot of support from those visiting from his native Philippines and seems content with his effort.
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Photos: Manny Pacquiao dominates Chris Algieri; scores six knockdowns in decision victory

Photos from the Venetian Resort in Macau, China as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao dominates former junior welterweight titlist Chris Algieri over 12 one-sided rounds. Pacquiao was sharp in the fight, scoring six knockdowns on his way to a lopsided unanimous decision.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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