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Nonito Donaire: Manny Pacquiao's Pride Prohibits Being Tested

By Lem SatterfieldFeb 18th 2011 – 1:50AM

LAS VEGAS -WBO welterweight (147 pounds) king Manny Pacquiao might have submitted to drug testing, no problem, for a mega bout against anyone but pound-for-pound rival Floyd Mayweather -- at least that is what Pacquiao's Filipino countryman, Nonito Donaire, believes. "I think that that it was about pride. I think that...

After July Amir Khan Fight, Tim Bradley's A Free Agent

By Lem SatterfieldFeb 17th 2011 – 4:54PM

LAS VEGAS -- WBO and WBC junior welterweight (140 pounds) champion, Tim Bradley, will face WBA counter part, Amir Khan, on July 23, thanks to an agreement in principle to the terms of a bout that was negotiated by Bradley's promoter, Gary Shaw, and, Khan's Golden Boy Promotions. According to Rick Reeno of...

Manny Pacquiao: 'I Will Fight' Floyd Mayweather

By Lem SatterfieldFeb 15th 2011 – 12:54PM

NEW YORK -- Riding on a train destined for Washington, D.C., from New York, and sitting across from his wife, Jinkee Pacquiao, on Valentines Day, eight division king, Manny Pacquiao, was nearing the end of a long day -- the third of an eventual four as part of a promotional tour touting his May 7, Showtime pay per view...

HBO's Real Sports Features Victor Conte, Nonito Donaire

By Lem SatterfieldFeb 13th 2011 – 10:00PM

Former BALCO founder Victor Conte, who is working as a nutritionist for WBA interim super flyweight (115 pounds) titlist Nonito Donaire, among others, will be featured during a Feb. 15 edition of HBO's Real Sports, Conte informed FanHouse. The Feb. 15 show will also include a segment examining former heavyweight champion...

Richard Schaefer on Amir Khan, Tim Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez

By Elie SeckbachFeb 9th 2011 – 9:52AM

Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos. Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer (pictured at right), spoke to FanHouse regarding WBO and WBA lightweight (135 pounds) king, Juan Manuel Marquez, as well as WBA junior welterweight...

Richard Schaefer News From the Web

  • 05/18/12 Berto tests positive for banned substance Source: USA Today Former welterweight champion Andre Berto, who was scheduled for a rematch with Victor Ortiz on June 23 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, has tested positive for a banned substance, putting his fight in jeopardy.
  • 05/18/12 'El Terrible' eyes Marquez in July Source: ABS-CBN News Boxing great Erik Morales is eyeing a fight against fellow Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in July. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer told Boxing Scene that "El Terrible" has indicated his willingness to face Marquez on July 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Texas.
  • 05/17/12 D.C. Loses June Bout Over Peterson's Failed Drug Test Source: DCist - Washington DC Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said Monday that he has decided against putting on a planned June 30 Showtime card in Washington, D.C., because of the continuing fallout from the disclosure that junior welterweight titlist Lamont Peterson failed a random drug test while preparing for a rematch with Amir Khan.
  • 05/13/12 Richard Schaefer and Bob Arum Discuss Manny Pacquiao... Source: Bleacher Report Last Saturday night, HBO presented the new television show by Jim Lampley called The Fight Game With Jim Lampley.
  • 05/08/12 Promoters seek clarity over Peterson tests Source: Irish Examiner Amir Khan's world light-welterweight title rematch against Lamont Peterson on May 19 is in doubt after the show's promoter Richard Schaefer claimed the American has failed a drugs test.

Background on Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer is the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, a professional boxing promotion company based in Los Angeles.

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