Roach: “We’ll [Pacquiao] catch him [Mayweather] early”

Image: Roach: “We’ll [Pacquiao] catch him [Mayweather] early”By Manuel Perez: It looks as if trainer Freddie Roach is still talking the “we” language when referring to Manny Pacquiao’s battles. In an article with Philstar, Roach said “And I have the keys to break down Mayweather, even in the earlier rounds. Mayweather will have no more excuses. We’ll catch him early, if not it’s going to be Pacquiao by unanimous decision.”

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Fighter of the Decade: Pacquiao, Mayweather or Hopkins

Image: Fighter of the Decade: Pacquiao, Mayweather or HopkinsBy Sam Singh: As the ’00s come to an end, it’s time to consider potential candidates as to determining the ‘Fighter of the Decade’. After careful consideration of what has been an eventful decade for the sport of boxing, my three candidates, in no particular order, are: Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Bernard Hopkins.

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Roach hoping to get Andre Berto as another of his ‘Super’ Sparring Partners

Image: Roach hoping to get Andre Berto as another of his ‘Super’ Sparring PartnersBy Peter Wells: With Mayweather and Pacquiao getting ready to start training after the Christmas break, Freddie is already rolling in a load of ‘Super’ sparring partners. First of all Amir Khan, whom trains with Freddie, was chosen as a sparring partner as we all knew he would be. Then the recent news is that Roach has chosen WBO Light Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley as another sparring partner. Which would be a good idea, as he has good hand speed, and is well built, but isn’t very tall, which is where Khan would come in.

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Mayweather vs. Pacquaio: Manny In 8

Image: Mayweather vs. Pacquaio: Manny In 8By Frank Car: From mid to late January, after the New York press conference meeting regarding Mayweather vs Pacquiao takes place, the predictions are going to start flowing. So, why not get an early start on it. It’s not all deciding who is the best boxer.

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Roach wants Bradley as sparring partner for Pacquiao: Is Freddie overdoing it a little?

By Manuel Perez: Philboxing is reporting that Freddie Roach is looking to get Timothy Bradley as one of Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partners to help prepare for the fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. I think Roach is starting to go overboard now with his ideas for Pacquiao. If they use Bradley as sparring partner for Pacquiao, they’ll probably have to take Manny out for the fight in a gurney with an IV bag connected to him, because there won’t be much left for him to fight Mayweather. I wonder what Pacquiao is thinking about all this?

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Roach wants Bradley as sparring partner for Pacquiao – News

Image: Roach wants Bradley as sparring partner for Pacquiao - NewsBy Eric Thomas: According to Phil boxing, Freddie Roach wants WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley to be one of the sparring partners for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to help get him ready for his March 13th fight against unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roach said “Other than Amir Khan as Pacquiao’s main sparring partner, I like to include Timothy Bradley in my list.” It’s unknown if Bradley, a great fighter in his own right, would be interested in being reduced to that of being a sparring partner.

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Foreman wants to fight Cotto instead of fighting on Mayweather-Pacquiao undercard

Image: Foreman wants to fight Cotto instead of fighting on Mayweather-Pacquiao undercardBy Peter Wells: Two Top Rank promoted fighters Yuri Foreman and Miguel Cotto are looking to a Light Middleweight showdown for Yuri’s World Boxing Association title in June. Yuri Foreman won the WBA belt against Cotto’s good friend Daniel Santos and after having talks with Pacquiao before Manny decided to fight Mayweather, he is now interested in bringing the Puerto Rican up a division.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr: “I Just Know That Nobody Can Beat Me” – News

Image: Floyd Mayweather Jr: “I Just Know That Nobody Can Beat Me” - NewsBy Peter Wells: With the mega fight all but finalized between Floyd Mayweather Jr and World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, the haters are back on Floyd’s back and Mayweather is trying to throw it back at them. Mayweather has had plenty of criticism despite nobody beating him in his 40 fights, so you can’t criticize a fighter who hasn’t had a fault in his career so far. But he’ll never silence his critics even if he beats Manny those haters will never show him respect. So Mayweather goes to talking back, making people talk about him and how great he is, most of the time, Mayweather states good points.

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Mayweather-Pacquiao Has a Venue…So What?

Image: Mayweather-Pacquiao Has a Venue…So What?By Eli Grant: How many articles can you possible write about the super-hyped Mayweather-Pacquiao fight? A lot! Especially when we get news from the ever-changing negotiations that are knocking on the door of the three month barrier. Finally, the two best pound for pound fighters have agreed upon a venue. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to Vegas…again. Was there ever any doubt? MGM Grand will be the site of what may become the greatest fight of all time.

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Manny Pacquiao: Wave goodbye to a ring legend

Image: Manny Pacquiao: Wave goodbye to a ring legendBy Shaun Campbell: Manny Pacquiao brutally destroyed powerful Miguel Cotto, winning the World Boxing Organization welterweight title, to become a seven weight world champion. Floyd Mayweather cemented his legacy with a win over Juan Manuel Marquez. These two men are the best boxers in the world. On March 13th they will meet in the centre of a ring, and 36 minutes of battle later, one man’s career will be over.

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