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Fernando Montiel, Nonito Donaire Weigh In, But Not Without Drama

LAS VEGAS -- Former WBA interim super flyweight (115 pounds) titlist, Nonito Donaire (pictured above, at right) and WBO and WBC king, Fernando Montiel (pictured above, at left), each successfully weighed in at the bantamweight (118) limit for Saturday night's HBO televised clash at the Mandalay Bay Hotel -- but not...

Christy Martin 'Burning' for Return to Ring

Top Rank Promotions CEO Bob Arum told FanHouse that "everything is done" in a deal reached Thursday for former world champion female boxer Christy Martin to end a 14-month ring absence by fighting on the undercard of the Ricardo Mayorga vs. Miguel Cotto pay-per-view on March 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "The deal...

Christy Martin Meets With Bob Arum Concerning a Comeback

On Nov. 23, legendary female boxer Christy Martin was hospitalized after being shot and stabbed in her Orange County, Fla. home. Two days later, Orange County Sheriff's Office spokesman, Jim Solomons , reported that the bed-ridden Martin's Apopka-area home had been burglarized. On Nov. 30, it was announced that...

Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley Likely for May 7 in Vegas

Eight-division king Manny Pacquiao will fight on May 7, rather than, April 16, in an HBO pay per view televised bout from Las Vegas, the fighter's adviser, Michael Koncz, told FanHouse on Tuesday. The story was first reported by BoxingScene.com. "That's confirmed. We did confirm that last night. We will fight in Las...

Bob Arum Targets Manny Pacquiao Fight for April 16 in Las Vegas

Top Rank Promotions CEO Bob Arum has spoken to Nevada State Athletic Commission director, Keith Kizer, concerning a potential fight date of April 16 for Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Kizer told FanHouse on Wednesday. "Bob Arum mentioned it to me today [Wednesday] that the date would be for Manny...

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All UFC 146 Fighters Pass Drug Tests

After a string of negative news, here's a welcome change for the UFC: all 24 UFC 146 passed their steroid and drug tests, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer.

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06/01/12 All UFC 146 Fighters Pass Drug Tests Source: MMA Fighting After a string of negative news, here's a welcome change for the UFC: all 24 UFC 146 passed their steroid and drug tests, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer.
05/09/12 Peterson's failed test casts doubt on Khan bout Source: Taipei Times The heavily anticipated rematch between Britain's Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson, scheduled for May 19 in Las Vegas, has been cast in doubt after the American tested positive for a banned substance, organizers said on Tuesday.
05/08/12 Peterson-Khan rematch in doubt Source: FOX - FOX 5 - Washington DC Lamont Peterson's scheduled May 19 rematch with Amir Khan in Las Vegas has been called into doubt after a Nevada boxing official said Peterson failed a drug test.
05/08/12 Boxer due for May 19 Vegas fight fails drug test Source: Alamogordo Daily News - Alamogordo NM LAS VEGASâA Nevada regulator says boxer Lamont Peterson failed a drug test, and a May 19 rematch in Las Vegas against former title holder Amir Khan is in doubt.