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Nevada officials mull return of boxing in Las Vegas
Top Rank chief Bob Arum plans to stage a boxing fight card on June 9 at the MGM Grand
Ancajas-Funai card a sellout, says Arum
After his last 3 US fights failed to draw big crowds, Ancajas will defend his IBF super flyweight belt before a sellout crowd
Manny to get 85% of Pacquiao-Matthysse broadcast earnings
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will no longer pursue legal action against Top Rank

All is well between Manny Pacquiao, Top Rank
The Filipino boxing star says that his previous post claiming he will pursue legal action against the promotional giant was just a 'result of miscommunication'
Why Manny Pacquiao wants to sue Top Rank, others
The boxing star says Top Rank has not given his share for the live-streaming of his title bout against Lucas Matthysse in the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Manny Pacquiao to sue Top Rank because of 'non-payment' in Matthysse fight
On Instagram, Pacquiao says he has not received payment for the US rights to his fight against Matthysse, which was broadcast on ESPN Plus

Top Rank paces bidders for Pacquiao’s next fight
Boxing promoter Bob Arum hopes to forge another megabuck fight deal with the eight-division world champion

Three-division champion Lomachenko undergoes shoulder surgery
The WBA lightweight world champion won't return for a slated August 25 fight

Jerwin Ancajas remains world champ via TKO in rousing U.S. debut
Jerwin Ancajas does not let it go the distance to retain his IBF junior bantamweight world title

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Jerwin Ancajas debuts in U.S. to defend IBF jr bantamweight belt
It is new territory for the 26-year-old from Panabo City and he hopes to live up to expectations of fans looking for the next great Filipino fighter

Jerwin Ancajas signs two-year deal with Top Rank
Jerwin Ancajas will fight the first bout of his deal with Top Rank on February 3 in Texas

Jerwin Ancajas to defend title against Israel Gonzalez in U.S. debut
Jerwin Ancajas will face a once-beaten Mexican in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 3, 2018

Arum says Pacquiao, Roach payment a 'non-issue'
Arum says both Pacquiao and Roach have now been paid

Pacquiao hints he'll continue his boxing career
Manny Pacquiao says he ll continue fighting until the passion is gone

IN PHOTOS: Pacquiao, Horn at the scales in Brisbane
Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn both make weight as do Jerwin Ancajas and Teiru Kinoshita for their respective world title fights

Promoter cautions: Pacquiao-Horn not official yet
Duco Events says there is no event to be announced until all contract have been signed

Nonito Donaire a free agent after splitting with Top Rank
We re no longer under a promotional contract with Top Rank says Rachel Donaire

Arum dismisses reports of Pacquiao-Khan fight deal as 'BS'
Bob Arum says reports of a deal for Manny Pacquiao to face Amir Khan have come out of nowhere

Pacquiao, Arum seek dismissal of Mayweather pay-per-view lawsuits
The lawyer representing 6 of the 9 defendants cites a 2000 ruling which granted fans the right to view whatever event transpired with no guarantee of results

Pacquiao-Vargas bout to be distributed by Top Rank’s PPV arm after HBO snub
Promotion will highlight Pacquiao s work in the Senate as the fight moves to an independent production

Donaire slated to face Magdaleno on Pacquiao-Vargas card - report
Donaire is set to face the undefeated Jessie Magdaleno in his first appearance on a Pacquiao card

Bob Arum on Mayweather vs McGregor: 'It’s lunacy, it’s ridiculous!'
Bob Arum thinks the fight would be a farce and would damage the sport of boxing

LIVE COVERAGE: Nonito Donaire vs Zsolt Bedak
Live updates of the Nonito Donaire vs Zsolt Bedak boxing event from Cebu City Philippines

Boxer Mark Magsayo: 'I want to follow the footsteps of Manny Pacquiao'
Featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo hopes his fight with Chris Avalos this Saturday will be his springboard to international success and world titles

Pacquiao is a good guy who 'misspoke' against gays – Arum
Arum describes Pacquiao as a great humanitarian but says the Filipino boxing legend cannot be excused for his incendiary comments toward homosexuals

Donaire vs Bedak title fight moved to Cebu on April 23
The fight will be Nonito Donaire s first world title fight in the Philippines since 2009

Arum denounces Pacquiao’s 'reprehensible' gay comments
If Pacquiao believes it it’s unfortunate but that’s his belief says Pacquiao s promoter Bob Arum

Arum still doubts Pacquiao’s retirement, prepares Crawford as potential foe
Pacquiao plans to pursue a full time career in politics after his fight with Bradley but not everyone is convinced

Arum hints at Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch
Once that bell rings for that final round Manny Pacquiao s going to rethink it Arum says

Roach doesn't think third Bradley fight is Pacquiao's last
Trainer Freddie Roach thinks Manny Pacquiao will fight again after his third fight with Timothy Bradley Jr on April 9

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How gratitude brought new life to Nonito Donaire’s career
Now each day I say thank you each night I say thank you I’m thankful for each day that I’m alive that I get to see my kids that I get to hug my wife

WATCH: Donaire, Juarez make weight for title fight
Both Nonito Donaire Jr and Cesar Juarez weighed in at the 122 pound limit ahead of their 12 round fight for the vacant WBO junior featherweight title fight

Crawford might be too dangerous for Pacquiao
There are are some familiar names in the running for Manny Pacquiao s last fight but at least one opponent seems hungry and dangerous enough to spoil the party

Pacquiao: ‘Injured shoulder now healed’
It s God s work I never saw a doctor I never did rehab Manny Pacquiao says of his recovery

Lawsuits continue to pile up over Pacquiao injury
More disgruntled fight fans are going to court with their complaints suing Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and others for failing to disclose a shoulder injury

Pacquiao faces lawsuit, 2016 elections, Sudoku | The wRap
Manny Pacquiao faces a class action suit Comelec’s Bautista says there will be two public bids for the 2016 elections Singapore’s Prime Minister shares his Sudoku solver code

Pacquiao faces sanctions for not disclosing injury
The attorney general will investigate why Pacquiao’s handlers checked no on their medical questionnaire before the fight
Manny Pacquiao to have surgery on shoulder
Doctors have deemed Manny Pacquiao s shoulder injury serious enough to require surgery

Pacquiao didn't ask for shoulder injections – commission
Nevada Athletic Commission chairman Francisco Aguilar says no such document exists when asked about Pacquiao s claim that they had sought permission for shoulder injections two weeks before the fight

WATCH: Pacquiao's final training before Mayweather fight
Rappler gives you a look at the last two days of Manny Pacquiao s training camp in Las Vegas before his superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr

Chinese boxing star Zou to reign in 'Shiming Dynasty'
When he is in the ring I will want to hurt him to try to kill him says Zou Shiming ahead of his clash with IBF flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng in Macau

Zou aims to put China on world map
Zou says his ultimate dream is to make it big in the United States and fight in Las Vegas for a world title

Arum is the roadblock to Pacquiao-Mayweather, says Ariza
It is sad because Bob Arum has made millions out of the pockets of fans and so to blatantly lie to them I think it s disgusting said Pacquiao s former strength coach Ariza

Pacquiao to hold Macau fight in November - report
Pacquiao s adviser Michael Koncz says they are in contract to fight twice a year and one of those fights have to be held at Macau

#PugadBaboy: Chickened out

A boxing revival blooms in Gensan
General Santos City has produced many of the Philippines top boxers throughout history Thanks to a pair of youthful promoters the sport is seeing a resurgence in the Tuna Capital

IN PHOTOS: Donaire, Vetyeka make weight in Macau
Both Nonito Donaire Jr and Simphiwe Vetyeka made weight for their WBA featherweight title clash Saturday night in Macau

Pacquiao signs with Top Rank through 2016, dims Mayweather fight hopes
Manny Pacquiao extended his promotional deal with Top Rank through the end of 2016 likely scuttling any chance he will fight Floyd Mayweather
