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Your "Should've Been You, Floyd" Pacquiao/Margarito Open Thread
So, Antonio Margarito's camp apologized for mocking Manny Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach, who has Parkinson's disease and thinks Manny wins by KO....
Why Did FanHouse Pull Video Of Antonio Margarito And Brandon Rios Joking About Freddie Roach's Parkinson's? (UPDATE)
Prepping for his fight with Manny Pacquiao, Margarito and Rios made some ill-advised jokes about Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach's Parkinson's disease. The video, shot by a FanHouse "reporter," was edited to take out the bad stuff, then deleted altogether. Here it is....
At Promoter's Request, Ines Sainz To Work Pacquiao Fight
Bayanihan Tayo! reports Ms. Ines Sainz will "work the microphone for the weigh-ins and other events concerning the [Pacquiao/Margarito] fight" at Top Rank's Bob Arum's behest....
The Real Crime In Floyd Mayweather's Racist Rant
Pretty Boy is still catching heat for his tirade against Manny Pacquiao, as well he should. But don't criticize him because it was offensive. Criticize him because he got his stereotypes all wrong....
Mayweather Repents For Rant: "Didn't Mean It"
And on the seventh day, Deadspin posted one video of Floyd Mayweather apologizing to Manny Pacquiao and "everyone," while also linking to the video that made such an apology necessary....
Floyd Mayweather Might Be A Punk, According To Freddie Roach
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: boxing trainer Freddie Roach....
When Even The Fetus Is Pro-Choice
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Dog Beats Billy Beane to A's Soul
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Mayweather/Pacquiao Deadline Passes, Mayweather/Pacquiao Deadline Doesn't Really Pass
As far as media conference calls go, the 3 a.m. ones are the best....
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?...
Last Night's Winner: Congressman-Elect Pac-Man
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Manny Pacquiao, the boxer on the cusp of winning a congressional seat in his native Philippines, thus giving him a position of prominence in two criminal rackets....
Never Mind: Pacquiao Concert Canceled
Sorry to have gotten your hopes up. But only 603 of the 8500 tickets available had been sold, so they're calling the whole thing off. [Honolulu Advertiser]...
No Glass Jaw For Pacquiao; Possibly A Tin Ear
The multi-platinum recording artist (and occasional boxer) will perform his first American concert in Hawaii this weekend, and will give away one of his championship belts to a lucky fan. The luckiest fans, however, won't be within earshot. [Honolulu Advertiser]...
Can Television Save Boxing From Itself?
Boxing's inconsistent drug policies have thus far deprived us of the fight everyone wants. But a German TV station has taken the initiative and mandated that all of its fights will use the strictest testing standards. Could this work here?...
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Somewhere around the eighth round in last night's fight, Jim Lampley plum ran out of adjectives for Manny Pacquiao's punches. It's rare to see a meme being born, and recognize it at that very moment....
The Best Defense Is...Any Defense
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Leaving Las Vegas: Does Boxing Need Sin City?
Bob Arum had some harsh words for the casinos' handling of Manny Pacquiao's fight. Is it a lover's quarrel, or could Vegas be on the outs as the fight capital of the world?...
Pacquiao V. Mayweather: "The Greatest Fight Never Fought"
GQ has a wonderful story about Manny Pacquiao written by Andrew Corsello in April’s issue. Here’s the sidebar, written by Daniel Riley, they gave us permission to republish, which is not online yet....
Wizards Now Pretending Gilbert Arenas Never Existed
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Fight's Off, At Least Until It's On Again
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....