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Antonio Margarito, Bob Arum Bobbing and Weaving From the Truth

For nearly a quarter century, journeyman boxer Luis Resto claimed he didn't know his gloves had been stripped of their padding and his hand wraps soaked in Plaster of Paris before administering a savage beating to Billy Collins Jr. But after years in prison and living a life haunted by one he wound up extinguishing –...

Joshua Clottey Working His Butt Off For 'A Miracle' Against Manny Pacquiao

A native of Ghana who is preparing for a March 13 challenge for the WBO welterweight (147 pounds) crown held by seven-division champion, Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs), Joshua Clottey (35-3, 20 knockouts) of the Bronx, N.Y., spoke to FanHouse recently from his sleeping quarters near his training facility at Fort...

Juanma Lopez Meets Manny Pacquiao

Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos. In January, 26-year-old Juan Manuel Lopez (28-0, 25 knockouts) scored a seventh-round knockout which dethroned WBO featherweight (126 pounds) king Steven Luevano (37-2-1, 15 KOs). The...

Fernando Montiel Could Defend WBO Crown vs. Eric Morel in May

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum shifted gears on Sunday, saying that he would likely match WBO bantamweight (118 pounds) champion, Fernando Montiel of Los Mochis, Mex., opposite Puerto Rican-born, former WBA flyweight (112 pounds) king Eric Morel (42-2, 21 KOs), of Madison, Wis., on May 8 instead of Montiel against WBA...

Fernando Montiel Could Face Nonito Donaire in May in Mexico

In what he called "A must see fight," Top Rank Promoter, Bob Arum, told FanHouse that he will attempt to match WBO bantamweight (118 pounds) champion, Fernando Montiel of Los Mochis, Mex., and WBA interim super flyweight (115 pounds) titlist Nonito Donaire of the Philippines in a May 8 matchup perhaps in Mexico. As part...

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UT Allows Chavez Jr. vs. Lee Bout At Sun Bowl

The University of Texas System chancellor announced Friday he will allow a high-profile boxing match to be held on the school's El Paso campus if law enforcement can ensure a safe environment, reversing a 3-day-old ban that had upset city leaders.

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05/24/12 Arum: Marquez 'fixated on southpaws' Source: ABS-CBN News Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez's July 14 fight date was cancelled after he refused several opponents presented to him by Top Rank Promotions, according to the company's CEO, Bob Arum. Marquez has long been reported to be making his ring return on July 14 at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas but it was cancelled recently after the Mexican could not find an opponent.
05/24/12 Arum: Religious awakening good for Manny Source: ABS-CBN News Top Rank Promotions chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Arum sees a positive change in Filipino champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao after the boxer recently experienced a religious awakening.
05/23/12 Idec: Boxing needs standardized PED testing Source: NorthJersey.com - Hackensack NJ Bob Arum says those rushing to judgment regarding Lamont Peterson and Andre Berto are making a mistake.
05/22/12 Freddy Roach Confident; Bob Arum Praises Manny... Source: Bleacher Report Earlier this afternoon, I participated in a media phone call with Manny Pacquiao , Bob Arum and Freddy Roach.
05/21/12 VisionQwest Accountancy Group Files Lawsuit Against... Source: PRWeb Glendale, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 On May 18, 2012, VisionQwest Accountancy Group filed a federal lawsuit (Case No. 2:2012cv04326 per court documents filed in the California District Court) against boxing promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank, Inc., as well as Michael Koncz who acts as the Business Advisor of boxer Manny "Packman" Pacquiao for interfering with a contractual relationship and defamation.