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Ricky Burns is happy to be an underdog again ahead of his world title defence against Terence Crawford.

Ricky Burns is happy to be an underdog again ahead of his world title defence against Terence Crawford.
Burns, a two-weight world champion, has not suffered a defeat for seven years, but the bookies are still tipping Crawford to rip away his WBO lightweight title on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
The Scot accepts he was far from his best in his last fight, a controversial draw with Raymundo Beltran, which saw him floored in the eighth round and left with a badly broken jaw.
But he proved his doubters wrong in the past with wins over Roman Martinez and Michael Katsidis, and the Coatbridge fighter plans to shock Crawford in front of a packed out Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow.
"I've been made out to be the underdog in some of those other big fights as well. It's just taken more pressure off me."
Ricky Burns
"I've been made out to be the underdog in some of those other big fights as well. It's just taken more pressure off me," he told Sky Sports.
"Obviously fighting at home in front of 10,000 fans, that's big enough as it is.
"I always try and put that in the back of my mind. I know things are going well in the gym so I'm just hoping to go out there and put on a good performance because I'm due one, especially after the last couple of fights."

 

[Coach E. No]

Vera is going to knock out Chavez and lose a decision

 

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lol

Pernell (Sweet Pee) Whitaker evicted his own mom.



Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker TKOs his mother in Norfolk court

by Regina Mobley

NORFOLK -- Former welterweight boxer Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was at one time the pride and joy of Hampton Roads.

The Norfolk native won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics and went on to become one of the world’s greatest boxers.

But over the years, Whitaker was knocked out by substance abuse and numerous run-ins with the law. The man who was once a millionaire is now struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to recover financial losses, Whitaker has taken on an improbable opponent.

It is the case of Whitaker versus Whitaker.

Pernell Whitaker took his own mother to court Wednesday to clear the way for an eviction from the home he bought for her 30 years ago.

Back in the 1990's, Sweet Pea Whitaker was a millionaire. He moved into the high-end Church Point neighborhood of Virginia Beach and bought his mother a solid-brick home near the Botanical Garden in Norfolk.

Wingfield Road was a long way from the Young Terrace public housing community where Novella Whitaker reared her seven children. But the 2500 Block of Wingfield Road is where the latest chapter in Whitaker's life takes low blow.

In Norfolk General District Court, Whitaker filed an unlawful detainer against his 73-year-old mother. He is trying to evict her, and then sell the house to cash in on an estimated $200,000 worth of equity.

In a brief hearing, Whitaker and his lawyer, Bruce Gould , told Judge Gwendolyn Jackson the former boxer's funds are drying up along with opportunities for him to work as a trainer. The mother blames the boxer, while the former boxer blames the mother for unpaid real estate tax bills that could lead to foreclosure.

Whitaker and his lawyer say the only way he can pay the bills is to sell the house, which according to Zillow.com, has an estimated value of more than $370,000.

"He just doesn't have the income to sustain these kinds of losses now," said Gould.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Jackson ruled in Pernell Whitaker's favor and ordered Mrs. Whitaker to move out by March 31.

The former boxer's mother says she's heartbroken.

"I'm going to survive...I'm a survivor..I'm going with my daughter...she is taking me in," said Novella Whitaker.

After hearing about the outcome of Wednesday's hearing, Mrs. Whitaker's grandson, former NFL player Ronyell Whitaker told 13 News Now he will make sure his grandmother is cared for.

 

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This is from an MMA site but it effects boxing obviously. TRT treatment banned in Nevada.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today (Feb. 27, 2014) issued a statewide ban on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), according to Nevada's own Adam Hill, which means any and all fighters hoping to score a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for the controversial treatment are **** out of luck.

Today's ban includes any and all past applicants, regardless of whether or not they've previously received a TUE.

That won't stop anyone looking for an exemption to compete elsewhere; however, it's no uncommon for other stateside commissions to follow Nevada's lead in matters of athletic regulation, so don't be surprised to see a trickle-down effect in the coming months.

Including UFC, who uses the NSAC guidelines when it self-regulates overseas.

NSAC Chairman Francisco Aguilar made it clear that the state's governing body would be discussing its TUE policy at today's regularly-scheduled meeting (details), specifically to bring clarity to the muddy waters of TRT, before it would make a decision on Belfort's participation at UFC 173.

Looks like Keith Kizer was right.

 

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great news

 

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Carl Froch: Pacquiao should retire if he loses again

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao should consider retirement if he suffers another defeat in the hands of Timothy Bradley, according to super middleweight champion Carl Froch.

The IBF/WBA super middleweight king said another defeat will do no good for Pacquiao, who is nearing the end of his colorful boxing career.

“He’s in the twilight years and if he loses now in the rematch to somebody that he’s already lost against, then maybe the writing is on the wall,” said the Briton in an interview with On The Ropes Radio.

Pacquiao will try to reclaim his WBO welterweight crown when he takes on Bradley for the second time on April 12.

The Filipino boxing icon lost the title when he suffered a controversial split-decision loss to Bradley in June 2012.

After a stunning knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez in December 2012, Pacquiao rebounded with a victory over Brandon Rios 11 months later.

Froch, however, believes that Pacquiao will have to do some soul-searching if he loses again.

“Would Manny Pacquiao consider retirement if he gets beat? He probably would do, he probably would consider retirement because he’s had a couple of losses now late on in his career and where would he go if he lost to Bradley again?” he said.

“He will probably want to beat Bradley and then get that fight that’s never happened against Mayweather, and I couldn’t see that happening if he lost to Bradley.”

 

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lol

Pernell (Sweet Pee) Whitaker evicted his own mom.



Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker TKOs his mother in Norfolk court

by Regina Mobley

NORFOLK -- Former welterweight boxer Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was at one time the pride and joy of Hampton Roads.

The Norfolk native won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics and went on to become one of the world’s greatest boxers.

But over the years, Whitaker was knocked out by substance abuse and numerous run-ins with the law. The man who was once a millionaire is now struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to recover financial losses, Whitaker has taken on an improbable opponent.

It is the case of Whitaker versus Whitaker.

Pernell Whitaker took his own mother to court Wednesday to clear the way for an eviction from the home he bought for her 30 years ago.

Back in the 1990's, Sweet Pea Whitaker was a millionaire. He moved into the high-end Church Point neighborhood of Virginia Beach and bought his mother a solid-brick home near the Botanical Garden in Norfolk.

Wingfield Road was a long way from the Young Terrace public housing community where Novella Whitaker reared her seven children. But the 2500 Block of Wingfield Road is where the latest chapter in Whitaker's life takes low blow.

In Norfolk General District Court, Whitaker filed an unlawful detainer against his 73-year-old mother. He is trying to evict her, and then sell the house to cash in on an estimated $200,000 worth of equity.

In a brief hearing, Whitaker and his lawyer, Bruce Gould , told Judge Gwendolyn Jackson the former boxer's funds are drying up along with opportunities for him to work as a trainer. The mother blames the boxer, while the former boxer blames the mother for unpaid real estate tax bills that could lead to foreclosure.

Whitaker and his lawyer say the only way he can pay the bills is to sell the house, which according to Zillow.com, has an estimated value of more than $370,000.

"He just doesn't have the income to sustain these kinds of losses now," said Gould.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Jackson ruled in Pernell Whitaker's favor and ordered Mrs. Whitaker to move out by March 31.

The former boxer's mother says she's heartbroken.

"I'm going to survive...I'm a survivor..I'm going with my daughter...she is taking me in," said Novella Whitaker.

After hearing about the outcome of Wednesday's hearing, Mrs. Whitaker's grandson, former NFL player Ronyell Whitaker told 13 News Now he will make sure his grandmother is cared for.

damn this is fuck up

 

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TERENCE CRAWFORD: "I AM READY...JUST TUNE IN SATURDAY AND THERE WILL BE A NEW CHAMPION"
By Press Release | February 27, 2014
TERENCE CRAWFORD:

This Saturday afternoon, undefeated Terence Crawford will look to capture his 1st world title when he takes on WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns from Glasgow, Scotland in a bout that can be seen LIVE on AWE at 2pm eastern / 11 am pacific.

Boxing fans in the United States can enjoy this world championship bout live via PlayStation®3 system via the Sony Entertainment Network Live Events viewer.

Crawford of Omaha, Nebraska has a record of 22-0 with 16 knockouts has traveled to the United Kingdom for once purpose and that is to bring back the world championship.

"I am ready. Training went excellent," said Crawford after a workout on Tuesday.

The opportunity to fight for a world title will not add any pressure to the even keeled Crawford.

"I am treating like this any other fight."

He respects Burns but he does not believe that champions has anything that Crawford can't handle.

"Burns brings the belt and experience. Whatever else he has, I will be ready for."

Crawford is not worried about getting a fair shake from the judges but isn't necessarily looking for the stoppage.

"If I get the knockout then it comes. The only thing that I am looking for is being victorious."

"Just tune in Saturday and there will be a new champion."

Said manager Brian Mcintyre, "We started preparing for this when Terence won the NABO title in June. We have been training the whole time for this. We are not worried about the judges. Bob Arum has talked to (WBO President) Paco Varcarcel and we know there will be good experienced judges. We are just going over there handle our business. We know Burns does not want this fight. He tried offering us step-aside money for us not to take this bout to get out of it."

One of the men, who help mold career path for Crawford is Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman who said, "The expected 10,000 fans wont faze Terence. Terence is a professional and he comes from a tough area and he will not be intimidated."

 

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ROBERT GARCIA SAYS A LOT OF THINGS MAIDANA DID AGAINST ADRIEN BRONER WILL WORK AGAINST FLOYD MAYWEATHER
By Ben Thompson | February 26, 2014
ROBERT GARCIA SAYS A LOT OF THINGS MAIDANA DID AGAINST ADRIEN BRONER WILL WORK AGAINST FLOYD MAYWEATHER

"You know what? I'm not going to start brand new. I do have a lot of things that we did against Broner that should also be effective against Mayweather," stated world-class trainer Robert Garcia, who talked about what he plans to focus on when he begins training his fighter, WBA welterweight champion Marcos Maidana, for the toughest fight of his career on May 3 when he faces undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather. Though Garcia admits that Mayweather is on a totally different level than other fighters, he does believe that Maidana can use similar tactics that they used to defeat the previously unbeaten Adrien Broner.

"They're not in the same league and I agree with that. Mayweather's just totally something else, but, going into the fight, it was that Broner could be the next Mayweather and kind of wants to fight the same way that Mayweather fights. You know, I'm not saying that we're going to go in against another Broner, definitely not, but there are some similarities, so we are going to take advantage of it," Garcia explained during a recent interview with FightHype.com "We are going to work extra harder for that, but you know, styles make fights. I said it before the Broner fight, nobody thought we had a chance. Everybody thought we were going to lose to Broner. Very few people gave Maidana a shot, but I always said, you know, we don't have to be better than him; we just have to come out with a good game plan and have the style to beat him. If we fight just the way we did, then we pull it off."

Garcia added, "I think if we go in with the mentality that we had against Broner, we just have to be in tremendous shape to be able to do that for 12 rounds. The way Maidana fights, you know, Maidana's not a boxer, but he's going to come in and take a shot to be able to land his and he does hit tremendously hard, so there's alway a chance. It's something that we're going to really, really train and focus on doing."

 

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Ill be interested in seeing if Khan or Broner or Thurman get to fight Guerrero. I think GBP would like to see the Ghost get served and then send him over to Top Rank

 

[Coach E. No]

What is up with Guerrero? He's b.s.'ing since the Floyd fight. He deserves nothing right now. He needs to shut up and fight. He used to be my favorite fighter.

 

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Last I heard of Guerrero he turned doen a fight against Keith Thurman that Golden Boy was trying to make. I know his cousin posts here maybe he can drop some info. Otherwise kinda seems like he's pulling a Joshua Clottey (made some good money and bounced!).

 

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Shots fired! Kovalev responds to Adonis Stevenson!


"You opened your dirty mouth and had a lot to say about me. I ask you to compete in the ring against me. Unlike you, I won*my belt in the champion's home country, where everything was against me. And I do not go around*and yell at every opportunity, that I'm the*WBO world champion and so on. You picked up the WBC belt after Chad Dawson*was stopped in his fight with*Andre Ward. No offense, but that wasn't the same Chad Dawson," Kovalev said.

"And then you took possession of the belt, went around and beat*your chest, shouting that you are the champion. You are an impostor!*I'm ready to go against you for any amount of*money. I'll fight with anyone who agrees to go*against me. And I do not go around and*cry that I'm not*getting paid enough.*Last year you were recognized as the best boxer, so*I want to*challenge that*decision and meet with you in the ring. You are going to be*sleeping on the floor of the ring in front of all*of your fans at home. I am ready to come to your country and punish your dirty mouth. You said I was ugly. But I'm not a girl where I need*to be beautiful. I am a man."

 

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Yeah, last I'd read is that he's trying to sue Golden Boy to get out of his contract which makes no sense really. All they've done is try to get him good fights IMO. Word was he wanted to go to Top Rank and fight Pacquiao.

 

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he sho is ghost

 

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HBO pushing Mayfield-Dulorme winner towards Provodnikov

Junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov is penciled in for his first title defense on June 14, location to be determined.

Besides figuring out where the fight will take place, promoter Artie Pelullo told ESPN.com that he is in discussions with HBO, which will televise the bout, about an opponent -- a situation they do not see eye to eye on at the moment.

Pelullo said that he and Bob Arum, Provodnikov’s co-promoter for the next fight, want to match Provodnikov either with former lightweight titlist Antonio DeMarco (30-3-1, 23 KOs) of Mexico, who has won his past two fights since moving up in weight, or Chris Algieri (19-0, 8 KOs) of Huntington, N.Y., who looked good outpointing Emmanuel Taylor on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” on Feb. 14.

“Arum and I want DeMarco or even [promoter] Joe DeGuardia’s guy, Algieri,” Pelullo said. “But HBO wants us to wait for the winner of the Thomas Dulorme-Karim Mayfield fight and we don’t want to wait another month. Besides, what happens if the guy who wins that fight gets injured or cut? We want to make a fight now and get it done as soon as possible so we can go out and sell the fight, get a site and really promote it. But we’re trying to work things out with HBO.”

Dulorme (20-1, 14 KOs) and Mayfield (18-0-1, 11 KOs) meet on March 29 in Atlantic City, N.J., on HBO on the undercard of light heavyweight titlist Sergey Kovalev’s defense against Cedric Agnew.

Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KOs) lost the 2013 fight of the year by decision to welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley Jr. but then returned to junior welterweight, went to Mike Alvarado’s hometown of Denver in October and stopped him in the 10th round of a bruising fight to win a 140-pound title.

Whomever Provodnikov faces, Pelullo said that the co-feature could be junior middleweight titlist Demetrius Andrade making his first defense against mandatory challenger Brian Rose (25-1-1, 7 KOs) of England.

Pelullo and DeGuardia co-promote Andrade and are working to make a deal with Rose promoter Matchroom Sport.

“HBO tells us they are interested in Demetrius, but not really interested in that fight [with Rose],” Pelullo said. “But it’s a mandatory so we are trying to work it out.”

Andrade (20-0, 13 KOs) won a vacant title by split decision against Vanes Martirosyan on Nov. 9 on HBO, which holds the first right of refusal and a last look option on his next bout.

 

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I hope Guerrero realizes his time in boxing is very limited. These guys have a very snall window. Using Clottey as an example again, Top Rank tried to make a couple nice fights for hin after Pacquiao, but he turned them down thinking he deserves more money/bigger fights he was like "I just fought Pacquiao!" Yeah but u got shut out. Same goes for Guerrero, yeah you got ur shot at Floyd but lost every round. So Clottey wastes over a year then realizes he needs to fight then what happens? He gets injured training. Another year gone. Now look at him, he fought in December on a non TV card that no one even knew about. Now he's fighting Anthony Mundane in Australia as the B side opponent. That could be Guerrero if he doesn't get his ass in the ring. The sport doesn't have patience especially for B side fighters who never really had a name to begin with. Shit, his dad is the only Guerrero making any boxing news these days with his reality TV shit about to drop with Floyd Sr.

 

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I've watched Guerrero for years now and I think his skills have diminished greatly too. He's still a big welterweight for a guy that held the 126lb title 5-6 years ago but he used to be able to box a guys ears off. He seems like he's totally forgotten how to do that and just wants to fight on the inside and honestly, I don't know that he even has the speed to fight on the outside anymore. I know he's been doing a lot of charity work with his wife since the Floyd fight and that's great but you're right, if he doesn't start fighting again soon, it likely won't go well for him when he comes back.

 

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I don' t see how anyone can praise the hypocrite kovalev but bash GGG.

 

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Khan calls out Broner

Amir Khan********✔ A @amir KingKhan
If A @adri enBroner wants it let's do it. Maidana knocked him down twice. Il knock him out!