Promotional Rivals Bob Arum, Don King Unite » The differences between the two boxing sages are seemingly as endless as are their similarities. • Top Rank Promotions CEO, Bob Arum, graduated from Harvard with a degree in law, while rival promoter, Don King, a once-jailed, former criminal, will tell you that “I graduated from the University of The Ghetto.”… Lem Satterfield, boxing.fanhouse.com

No End In Sight To Golden Boy-Top Rank Divide » One of the haunting criticisms of boxing is that the best fights don’t get made. • Outside the obstacles that have kept the sport’s super-fight — Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. — on hold, there is a devastating cold war that exists in the silence between the sport’s top two promoters, Bob Arum’s Top Rank and Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions… Lance Pugmire, latimesblogs.latimes.com

BORGES: It’s Time For Boxing To Create New Heroes » In boxing, as in life, timing is everything. Timothy Bradley figured that out a long time ago. • After being stripped of the WBC light welterweight title for allegedly ducking Devon Alexander 18 months ago, Bradley was accused of refusing to risk his future. Alexander went on to lay claim to the belt Bradley once wore while Bradley cited business considerations and Alexander’s low profile as the reason he opted out to pursue what he hoped would be bigger paydays… Ron Borges, www.thesweetscience.com

So, Is Floyd Mayweather Scared? » What other possible explanation could there be for his unwillingness to fight Manny Pacquiao, even after Pacquiao has agreed to the stricter-than-necessary drug testing that derailed a potential March bout?… Source: deadspin.com

Floyd Mayweather’s Refusal To Acknowledge Manny Pacquiao Negotiations Casts Doubt In Fight » Here’s the funny thing about the recent Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao negotiations, which now are a scant 48 hours away from a decision deadline: The Mayweather side never even has acknowledged they happened… David Mayo, www.mlive.com

Spinks Creates Title Tripleheader In St. Louis » Don King is putting on a title triple-header in St. Louis. • The Hall of Fame promoter will have IBF junior middleweight champion Cory Spinks defend his belt against Cornelius Bundrage on Aug. 7 at the Scottrade Center, on possibly the deepest card that King has staged in years… DAVE SKRETTA (AP)

Haye Promises Historic Knockout » David Haye has vowed to produce “one of the most jaw-dropping knockouts of all-time” when he attempts to win Nikolai Valuev’s WBA heavyweight title on Saturday. • Londoner Haye is aiming to secure a portion of the so-called “richest prize in sport”, but to do that he must beat a man who stands nearly a foot taller than him at 7ft 2ins and who has never been down on the canvas in his 16-year professional career… Source: The Press Association, www.google.com

Don King And Mike Tyson Make Nice At Las Vegas Boxing Event: Boxing Insider » No one promotes a fight like Don King. • His Hairness returned to Las Vegas on Saturday — Halloween — for the first time in four years to put on the inaugural boxing card at Treasure Island. While the nationally televised show had its share of action in the ring, the real news was King making nice with Mike Tyson, a surprise commentator for the Showtime telecast… Source: www.cleveland.com

Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto: The Next Super-Fight » On Nov. 14th, two of the biggest stars in boxing will face-off for a PPV super-fight.  Super-fights are something special in boxing; they are the types of fights that get the general public to pay attention to the sport of boxing. • I go through a few different phases for super-fights: • PHASE 1: Going into a big fight like this I always envision an epic battle between two gladiators, blood and guts warriors, grit, sweat, anger, and any other adjectives that sound tough and manly! I blog about what an amazing ballsy, kick-butt fight it will be. I talk to whoever will listen about my expectations, scientific analysis, and true gut feelings.  This is a great phase to be in… Bryan Brennan, www.nesn.com

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