Posts Tagged ‘Bob Arum’
March 15, 2010
I'm sorry..but Floyd does not stand a chance
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January 7, 2010
Both camps can't come to an agreement
via ESPN.com
The much-anticipated showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, tentatively scheduled for March 13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, isn’t happening, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com on Wednesday night.
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December 23, 2009
Posted in Bits n' Pieces, Don't Open At Work!!!!, Sports Misc. | Tagged Atlanta Braves, Bob Arum, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Floyd Mayweather, Golden Boy Promotions, IBF, Manny Pacquiao, Melky Cabrera, Michigan State Spartans, Minnesota Vikings, MLB, Nate Robinson, NBA, NCAA Basketball, New York Yankees, NFL, Rosa Acosta, Texas Longhorns, Top Rank Promotions, Troy Glaus, WBO, Young Jedi Fresh | Leave a Comment »
December 5, 2009
The congressman vs. the shit talker
Manny Pacquiao has signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in boxing’s biggest fight on March 13, a source with knowledge of the meeting told ESPN.com on Friday night.
Pacquiao and promotor Bob Arum met for two hours Friday to discuss the proposed deal, according to Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz, who told The Associated Press that “Manny has some additional requirements, requests, which Arum didn’t think was a problem.
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November 15, 2009
One for the ages
It was 12 rounds of boxing last night at the MGM Grand, something Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao isn’t familiar with after his previous two fights. The result however was the same, a victory securing the WBO welterweight belt for his seventh title in seven different weight classes. His combination of power and speed was too much for Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto who proved to be one of Pacquiao’s best challenges.
“I didn’t know from where the punches were coming,” a bloody Cotto said after last nights bout.
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Posted in Boxing | Tagged Bob Arum, Boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, MGM Grand, Miguel Cotto, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Top Rank, WBO, Young Jedi Fresh | 2 Comments »