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Boxing Still King of the Money Ring
May 1st, 2013
When undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. steps between the ropes on May 4 to take on challenger Robert Guerrero, it will be another in a long history of Las Vegas superfights. Just when boxing seems to be fading from the mainstream, it’s a reminder of its continuing importance here. Read more »
Canelo dominates Lopez, Martinez hangs on against Chavez Jr.
September 16th, 2012
It was a festive night for fights in the Fight Capital of the World Saturday as two major boxing cards took place in Sin City. Hispanic fans showed up in full force to celebrate a pair of Mexican stars, as well as Mexican Independence Day weekend. Read more »
People
Best Hope for Boxing
July 26th, 2012
While the world’s top boxer, Las Vegan Floyd Mayweather, sits behind bars, a pair of up-and-coming pugilists plan to carry the sport for Las Vegas into the future—and they just happen to be brothers. Diego Magdaleno, 25 (pictured right), and Jesse Magdaleno, 20, are undefeated siblings quickly ascending the ranks. Read more »
Nevada AG finds no criminal wrongdoing in Pacquiao-Bradley bout
July 3rd, 2012
The rest of the world might still think Manny Pacquiao was robbed last month at the MGM Grand, but the Nevada’s state attorney general found nothing criminal about Timothy Bradley’s controversial split-decision victory over the Filipino superstar for the WBO welterweight title. Read more »
After review, WBO judges score fight for Pacquiao
June 21st, 2012
The WBO can’t officially change anything for Manny Pacquiao, but a five-member review panel scored his June 9 bout against Timothy Bradley in the Filipino boxer sensation's favor. Read more »
Senators pushing for boxing legislation
June 19th, 2012
Harry Reid and John McCain introduced legislation this week to create a special commission to help restore integrity to boxing. Read more »
Judge denies Mayweather house arrest request
June 13th, 2012
Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa rules Floyd Mayweather's emergency motion seeking house arrest because of "inhumane" conditions was unfounded. Read more »
The Week
The Worst Night Ever?
June 13th, 2012
Earlier in the week, the reservation system for all MGM Resorts International hotels apparently gave up the ghost; thousands of check-ins, who had paid premium rates for such a slamming weekend, waited up to 12 hours to get their rooms—definitely something that would try the patience of even the most laid-back visitor. Then the big title fight ended with a eyeball-defying split decision for Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao that left even the promoter, Bob Arum, embarrassed for the sport. Finally, the Electric Daisy Carnival had to shut down its seven main stages at about 1 a.m. Sunday because of high winds. Read more »
Timothy Bradley shocks world in win over Manny Pacquiao
June 10th, 2012
Timothy Bradley promised to shock the world but he seemed as stunned as anyone inside the MGM Saturday night when he actually defeated Manny Pacquiao. Read more »
