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MANNY PACQUIAO, SHANE MOSLEY ALL CLASS AT FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AT HOLLYWOOD THEATRE AT MGM GRAND

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Wednesday, May 4

MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

LAS VEGAS (May 4, 2011) – A mega-boxing event devoid of trash talk continued Wednesday as classy athletes Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley maintained their respectful tones during the final press conference at the Hollywood Theatreat MGM Grand. The final press conference for the undercard fighters is Thursday.

 

 

 

Several hundred media types from around the world attended a press conference hosted by SHOWTIME and CBS sports personality, James Brown. Besides the main eventers, other speakers included Hall of Fame promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, Ken Hershman, Executive Vice President and General Manager SHOWTIME Sports, President Sports and Entertainment MGM Resorts International, Richard Sturm, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and the boxers’ trainers and managers.

 

 

 

Toward the end of his turn at the podium, Pacquiao sang a line from his recently released “Sometimes When We Touch’’ single.

 

 

 

This SaturdayMay 7, at the sold-out MGM Grand Garden Arena, eight-division world champion Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, will defend his WBO welterweight title against three-division world champion Mosley (46-6-1, 39 KOs), of Pomona, Calif., in the main event of a four-fight telecast produced and distributed live bySHOWTIME PPV® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.mPT.

 

 

 

The eagerly awaited event also will be available online at www.toprank.tvhttp://sports.SHO.com, andwww.sports.yahoo.com.

 

 

 

Those who buy the event online will get features unique to the digital platform through NeuLion’s technology. The enhanced and unique viewing offers a four-shot, multi-angle dynamic player that will allow viewers to interact and feel an enriched experience. The online pay-per-view is exclusive to U.S. viewers. Select cable and satellite TV systems will also be offering the pay-per-view live stream.

 

 

 

Closed circuit tickets, priced at $50, are on sale and available at all Las Vegas MGM Resorts properties.

 

 

 

 

In other bouts on the telecast, WBO junior featherweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (20-0-1, 17 KOs), of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, will make his Las Vegas debut and third title defense when he faces five-time world champion Jorge Arce (56-6-2, 43 KOs), of Los Mochis, México, former world middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik (36-2, 32 KOs), of Youngstown, Ohio, meets undefeated WBC Continental Americas super middleweight titleholder Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez(21-0, 16 KOs), of Cut and Shoot, Texas, in a 10-round super middleweight battle; and Mike Alvarado (29-0, 21 KOs), of Denver takes on “Sugar” Ray Narh (25-1, 21 KOs) of Accra, Ghana, in a 10-round super lightweight match.

 

 

 

The mega-event is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions, Tecate and MGM Grand.

 

 

 

What the participants said Wednesday:

MANNY PACQUIAO

 

 

 

“I’d like to thank everyone involved with this promotion – the MGM, Top Rank, SHOWTIME and CBS. It’s my first time on CBS. It’s good to be back in Las Vegas. I miss being in Vegas for a big fight.

 

 

 

“There has not been trash talk for this fight, and I am happy for that. It sets a good example for the children who idolize fighters. In my life, this is the best promotion I’ve ever had (been involved in).

 

 

 

“I am looking forward to Saturday and making a good fight with Shane Mosley for the fans. I am definitely not taking this fight lightly and I am not underestimating Shane Mosley. Mosley has good hand- and foot-speed and he moves like he is 31 or 32.

 

 

 

“Both of us have worked hard and had great training camps. We will both be doing our best, which should make for a lot of action and make the fans happy. I will be happy if this happens.

 

 

 

“All my life, I’ve had to fight. As a child I had to fight to eat. Now when I fight, the Filipinos call me a hero. I think the world needs more heroes. My biggest fight is not in boxing. My biggest fight is to end poverty in my country. I will be wearing yellow gloves into the ring on Saturday – as a symbol of unity in the fight against poverty.’’

SHANE MOSELY

“Pacquiao is a short welterweight, but he’s not a small welterweight. He’s very powerful. This is like a Mike Tyson fight – we’re heavyweights out there. I’m looking to go out there, take charge and beat Manny Pacquiao.

“We’re going to go out there and not take our foot off the gas pedal.

“I can muster all that energy that I had against Margarito. This type of fight reminds me of when I was able to do a lot of damage in the lightweight division. It’s kind of like going back in time.

“I think I can do all the things I could do in the ring five years ago. Ten years ago, I can’t think back that far.

“I’m a great fighter but I’m a regular person at heart. I think that’s why a lot of people are attracted to me.”

(On why he’s an underdog)

“I don’t know, that’s what the odds makers are saying. That’s fine with me. The main goal is to get the win and then we can talk about being an underdog. I don’t pay attention to that – I’ve been an underdog in a lot of my fights.

“Every time I fight my goal is to give a great fight. I always want to do my best, whether I knock him out in the 12th, 10th, whatever.

“I think living healthy and living clean, keeping myself active even when I’m not fighting (is what keeps me young). I think that’s why I’m still able to do this. Maybe it’s good genetics, too. I still feel good, I still feel young. I feel like I could fight for years.”

(On Floyd rooting for him)

“That’s great. Floyd does what he does and he says what he says. But, for the most part, we’re all friendly with the Mayweather family and I think that’s why he’s pulling for me.”

PROMOTER BOB ARUM

“It’s no secret we’ve been out of Las Vegas with Manny Pacquiao fights for over a year. We had two fights in Dallas but I’m happy to say we’re back because Las Vegas needs an event like this. Hundreds of millions of dollars will be brought into Las Vegas with this event.

“The way we’ve conducted this promotion is something new to the sport of boxing. The pairs of eyeballs that watch Fight Camp 360 is well over three million and by Saturday it will be well over four million.

“The measure will be that more people will be able to know and do know about this fight than any other fight in recent memory.

“Everybody loves “Sugar” Shane Mosley because he respects his opponent and he respects the sport. But when he gets in the ring he has a fire in his belly. When the opponent gets in the ring and is ready to fight nobody is braver than Shane Mosley”

KEN HERSHMAN

“We have five sports franchises but our flagship sport is boxing… and it will always be. We’ve been involved in some of the largest boxing events in the world and we think this one fits right in with those.

“Thank you to CBS Corporation. It has activated the company’s resources like the network, radio, online and CBS Outdoor to spread the word about this fight. We’re excited to say that we have over three million viewers to the Fight Camp 360 content between all of these resources.”

OSCAR GOODMAN (Las Vegas Mayor)

“This is a great day for Las Vegas. Las Vegas is back as far as this fight is concerned and it doesn’t get better than this. We love to have this event. This is one of the biggest events in Las Vegas history.”

FREDDIE ROACH (Pacquiao’s Trainer)

 

“I’m very proud of Manny and the training camp he just went through. He said at the start that this was a tough fight and he has trained his butt off since Day 1.

 

 

 

“This is definitely a tough fight but Manny is 100 percent ready. We have a great team. I want to thank the entire camp for helping make this the best camp ever.

 

 

 

“Manny is in the best shape ever. He knows he has to be. We are facing a determined guy who is extremely crafty and experienced.

“We anticipate a sensational championship event this weekend and we know the fans in the sold-out arena and those watching on TV will witness a battle between two of the sport’s greatest champions.

“Manny Pacquiao will return to MGM Grand for the first time since 2009 and looks to earn his fourth straight win inside this arena. He will once again bring his high-energy action to the ring while entertaining his supporters not only from the Philippines but those around the Globe.

“It’s also a pleasure to welcome back Shane Mosley to MGM Grand, where he fought exactly one year ago. Mosley has had tremendous success here and in Las Vegas over the course of his career. We are obviously anxious once again to see the skills and exceptional speed he brings into the ring each time he fights.”

NAAZIM RICHARDSON (Mosley’s Trainer)

“I’m very protective of my athletes. You have to protect them and look out for their best interests.

“Margarito took shots early in the fight from Shane Mosley that, to this day, I’m still surprised. Margarito is a special athlete and what Shane did still surprises me.

“We tend to overlook the high IQ that Shane has in boxing.

“It’s not about him trying to be like Pacquiao. This is a legend. This is “Sugar” Shane Mosley. He doesn’t have to be like Pacquiao. He has to be “Sugar” Shane Mosley. If he can be the best “Sugar” Shane Mosley then Manny Pacquiao is going to have problems.

“Shane Mosley is a great person; he just happens to know how to fight his ass off.

“You’re not talking about an ordinary guy getting older. You’re talking about a legend. “Sugar” Shane Mosley doesn’t have to match Manny Pacquiao because he’s bringing his own weapons.”

JAMES PRINCE (Mosley’s manager)

“We’re happy to be here and ready for a good fight. It’s an honor and a privilege to witness one of the biggest upsets in the history of boxing when “Sugar” Shane Mosley beats Manny Pacquiao.’’


AL BERNSTEIN: MAY 7 ALSO BIG FOR PAVLIK,VASQUEZ JR.

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While attention will certainly be focused on the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley mega fight on May 7th, Al Bernstein says that two other boxers will have plenty at stake that night as well.

 

Bernstein, who will serve as analyst on the Showtime Pay per View telecast of that card, points out that Kelly Pavlik and Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. have important fights on the undercard that night. Pavlik, a former middleweight champ, returns after a layoff to move up to 168 pounds and take on undefeated Alfonso Lopez. Wilfredo Vsquez Jr. defends his WBO Super Bantamweight title against former flyweight champion Jorge Arce.

 

Pavlik has battled an alcohol problem, and has not fought for over a year.  “This fight has major implications for Kelly,” Bernstein said. “He wants to prove that he still has the skills and the grit it takes to get it done in boxing. In Lopez he faces a tough customer who has not lost in 21 fights. The 168 pound division has many alluring fights for Pavlik if he can make his way back.”

 

For young Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. his fight with Arce is a “coming out party”.  Al said, “This is his moment to shine on boxing’s center stage. He is a talented fighter who is very popular in his native Puerto Rico, and this battle with the colorful Arce revisits the always intense Puerto Rico-Mexico rivalry. This fight should be a war for however long it lasts.”

 

Bernstein will be at ringside calling the action with Gus Johnson and Antonio Tarver. James Brown will host and Jim Gray will do interviews. The card is promoted by Top Rank Inc and the telecast is produced and distributed by Showtime PPV.

 

IN OTHER NEWS:

 

It will be a busy week for Bernstein, who will also serve as master of ceremonies for the 86th Annual Boxing Writers of America awards dinner on May 6th at the MGM Grand.  Boxing luminaries from around the globe will be on hand for boxing’s most important awards ceremony. Fans around the world will have a chance to see the awards show the following week when Boxing Channel shows this great event at www.boxingchannel.tv . For more information on the event go to  www.bwaa.com .

 

 

 

CageFX “Rumble in the Jungle” MMA Show May 21

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Gleason’s Next Amateur Show is Saturday Night, May 14, 2011

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The show is open to any registered amateur boxer. This includes Juniors, Seniors and Master boxers.

If you wish to compete, please contact New York’s number one matchmaker Angela Querol at 718 797 2872 orgleasons75@aol.com.

The weigh in will begin at 4:00PM and the first bout will begin at 6:00PM.

 

All our bouts are pre-matched. They are sanctioned by USABoxingMetro. All boxers must have their boxing book with them in order to participate.

 

The ticket price is $20 per person. Children 6 and under are not charged. All gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15 per person.

 

This show will be shown live and free of cost on:www.gofightlive.tv . The blow by blow for these fights will be done by our very own Champion Sonya Lamonakis.

 

 

UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (5-4-11)

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Special 2-Fight Episode of TUF Tonight
Four fighters enter the Octagon tonight on an all new Ultimate Fighter – can Team Lesnar take the lead as the preliminary round nears the end? Don’t miss an all new episode tonight at 9pm on SPIKE (in the US) and at 10pm on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada

CORRECTION – STRIKEFORCE Challengers Tickets On Sale Next Week
Live Friday, June 24 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, WA – UFC Fight Club Presale starts Tuesday, May 10 at 10am PT Tickets>

Dos Anjos Steps In For Dunham Against George Sotiropoulos At UFC 132
An injury has forced lightweight Evan Dunham out of his contest against George Sotiropoulos, and will be replaced by Rafael dos Anjos on July 2 in Vegas Fight Card Updates>

CORRECTION – TICKETS ON SALE NEXT WEEK

STRIKEFORCE Challengers
Friday, June 24
ShoWare Center – Kent, WA

UFC Fight Club Presale
Starts Tuesday, May 10 from 10am to Noon PT
Join today for first access to tickets!

UFC Newsletter Presale
Starts Tuesday, May 10 from Noon to Midnight PT
Presale Password: KENT
Purchase

Public On-Sale
Starts Wednesday, May 11 at 10am PT
Purchase

UFC 130 Edgar vs Maynard III on Pay-Per-View – Saturday, May 28 – Las Vegas, NV
The Ultimate Fighter Finale on SPIKE/Rogers Sportsnet – Saturday, June 4 – Las Vegas, NV

 

Leon ‘Solid’ Williams interview: Leon talks about his career, Jon Lewis Dickinson, Danny Couzens and More

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

This coming Saturday Streatham bad boy Leon ‘Solid’ Williams defends his Southern Area Cruiserweight title for the first time, at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Redemption Day’ event at York Hall in London.

Leon is one of the Cruiserweight divisions most exciting and talented young stars, not even the controversial split decision loss to Jon Lewis Dickinson on the Prizefighter – Cruiserweights show or the more recent knockout loss to Richard Turba have dulled his sheen one iota in the eyes of his huge legion of fans, or more importantly those of his promoter Frank Maloney.

Anyone that has seen ‘Solid’ in action will understand why, Leon is one of those exciting raw talents that gives one hundred and ten percent each and every fight. His style is best likened to a shark, he circles his prey before striking with ferocious precision, and his defensive tactics are simple – attack, attack and attack.

Earlier today I caught up with Leon at the TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, where he was undertaking the final preparations for this Saturday’s fight, and managed to pin him down to answer a few questions. So without further ado let’s get down to a serious Q & A session with Mr Leon ‘Solid’ Williams

Rio – Hi Leon, I know you are busy preparing for your first defense of the Southern Area title so thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. My first question is what influenced you to become a boxer?

Leon – Iron Mike, definitely Mike Tyson. I think the first fight I see him in was against Frank Bruno. It just pumped me up and gave me the drive. So that’s why I am where I am now, that’s why I’m in the Boxing game and living my dream.

Rio – Whilst your pro career is well documented I couldn’t find much on your amateur career, so could you tell us a little about that.

Leon – I joined Balham ABC originally, I was there for a little while then went to Fitzroy Lodge. I think I had about seventeen amateur bouts. It’s not a lot of amateur experience but I didn’t have an amateur style anyway, I was always more suited to the professional game.

Rio – You beat JJ Ojuederie to win the Southern Area title last year, can you tell us about the fight and how you felt to lift your first title.

Leon- I thought he was coming to fight, but he just kept running. For nine rounds he ran and then tried to have a fight in the last round.

It was a great achievement to win the Southern Area title, so yeah I’m happy about that.

Rio – I understand that a rematch with Jon Lewis Dickinson is on the cards, first give us your thoughts on this and the decision that handed him the victory over you in Prizefighter.

Leon – I wasn’t at all happy with that decision, he scored it like amateur boxing. It’s pro competition you don’t score like it’s amateur with points, you score like professional boxing on pressure, bigger shots. You learn form these and just keep it moving, that’s what I’m doing keep it moving.

The promised rematch is great. I’ll put it on him straight away, break the other end of his jaw.

Rio – Your last fight see you suffer your first knockdown, and have a stoppage loss against you. What went wrong?

Leon – That’s down to preparation, it’s what I done the night before, I wont go into detail but I did something that I don’t normally do the night before and that affected me. I think that affected me and I was too relaxed, but we’ve learned from that you know. It’s a learning curve and I’m still learning. You make mistakes and you learn from those mistakes, quite simple.

Rio – You’re now with Johnny Eames at the TKO Boxing Gym, how’s that going?

Leon – Really good, really good. I’ve got a really good relationship with Johnny, he’s gonna really help build me up. You can’t ask for more from a coach and a manager, so yeah it’s great.

Rio – You’re fighting Danny Couzens on Saturday, please give us your thoughts on the fight.

Leon – I’m gonna crush him, it’s quite simple, I’m gonna crush him like a biscuit.

Rio – What are your championship aspirations after this fight with Danny?

Leon – Climb the ladder and the next title will hopefully be the English or British. Just keep on moving up, whatever works in the boxing game. I want to conquer the domestic division and then look further afield.

A World title is the long term plan, then again that’s what every boxer wants to do. It’s about achieving that.

Rio – Of all your fights, amateur or pro, which holds the fondest memories?

Leon – When I was in the ABA London finals against Richard Needham. Bad Boy fight, proper fight, we were both going really at it. It was a really good fight, anyone that was there that night will remember that fight because it was a really good fight. The fight of the night by far. That was a great fight.

Unfortunately I lost but it was a really great fight, three knockdowns I think, they gave me a count, it was a really good fight, we really went at it.

Rio – Finally is there anything you would like to say to the fans, especially that noisy ‘Team Solid’ mob

Leon – Yeah, Team Solid’s good to go, Team Solid’s the future.

Rio – Thank you so much for talking with me today and the best of luck for Saturday.

Leon – Thank you.

Leon ‘Solid’ Williams defends his Southern Area Cruiserweight title, against Danny Couzens, at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Redemption Day’ event at York Hall this coming Saturday, 7th May.

For tickets, priced £35 (Standard) and £60 (Ringside) call: 07960 850645, book on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com or call in person at The TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.

Boxing Links (5-4-11)

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J. Mayweather: Boxing….Furthest Thing From Floyd’s Mind
BoxingScene.com
By Chris Robinson The boxing world is completely consumed with this Saturday night’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley. Set to take place inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, the fight may not quite be as ‘super’ as some recent 
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Kelly Pavlik knows he must win Saturday — convincingly: Boxing Insider
Plain Dealer
“The difference is I don’t drink,” said Pavlik, who will now be boxing at 168 pounds and heavier the rest of his career. “My regular day is still the same. I don’t need to pick up a bottle to make me happy.” What Pavlik and his followers need is a 
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Plain Dealer
UFC comparisons unfair, boxers say
The Province
By Craig Slater, Leader-Post May 4, 2011 7:57 AM Northern Ireland’s Paul McCloskey (L) exchanges blows with British boxer (R) Amir Khan during their WBA Super Lightweight World Championshipboxing fight at the MEN arena in Manchester, 
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Forester boxing clever with power
The Gympie Times
The Boxer engine with pistons that jab back and forth on a flat plane was revolutionary when it was introduced in 1966, making it stand out in an industry where in-line four-cylinder engines were the order of the day. The Japanese manufacturer remained 
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Mary Kom to lead Indian challenge to China
Times of India
NEW DELHI: After the enthralling success of Junior and Youth Indian women’s pugilists at the AIBA Women’s Junior/Youth World Boxing Championship in Turkey, their senior counterparts will take to the international rings for the first time this year. 
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Ray Edwards boxing debut will feature a significant height advantage
ProFootballTalk
AP On May 20, Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards will step into the ring and make his boxingdebut. His opponent, former kick boxer TJ Gibson, also will be making his debut as a traditionalboxer. And Gibson will be at a significant disadvantage. 
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Saturday will be another grand day for boxing fans
Examiner.com
Saturday morning, our local San Diego boxers will be competing in another big USA AmateurBoxing show. This time around, it’s at The Compound in Oceanside, CA. Then after competing they’ll be heading home to watch the thriller from Las Vegas with Manny 
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Maxim’s ‘Hottest Woman’ Stays Fit With Cardio and Boxing
Shape Magazine
By Jennipher Walters Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret model, has been named the “Hottest Woman on Earth” on Maxim’s annual Hot 100 list. So how does this British bombshell stay so darn fit and trim? 
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Evander Holyfield Fighting Always Calls for Evander Holyfield to Retire
Bad Left Hook
Nielsen (64-2, 43 KO) carries one of the emptiest “great records” in notable boxing history, and years ago earned the unflattering nickname “Danish Pastry” among diehard boxing fans. Most worrisome is that at his advanced age, Nielsen hasn’t fought in 
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Underground boxing grows popular among Streator teens
MyWebTimes.com
In the middle of the afternoon, within a residential neighborhood, young men ranging from 11 to 17 years old were boxing with mixed martial arts-style gloves and exchanging blows to the delight of the adolescent crowd. As they passed, drivers slowed in 
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Blogs
Gary Shaw Talks Nick Diaz’s Boxing Career and Kimbo Slice – Bloody 
By Brent Brookhouse
Gary Shaw thinks Nick Diaz needs to face a relevant boxer if he wants to change sports. Also, Kimbo Slice to boxing appears dead.
Bloody Elbow – http://www.bloodyelbow.com/


Gary Shaw Details Collapse of Kimbo Slice’s Boxing Career; Offers 
By Mike Russell
Although Shaw believes that Diaz has star power and says he could do well in the sport, he cautions the Stockton native to think long and hard about competing in The Sweet Science as it is a different animal than MMA-style boxing
Cagepotato – http://www.cagepotato.com/

 

Web
Max Boxing – News – Thompson Boxing Returns
Steve Kim: On Friday night, Thompson Boxing returns to the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Originally, the main event was to have featured Jose 
www.maxboxing.com/news/max…/thompson-boxing-returns


Boxing Radio – Listen Online
Results 1 – 10 of 10  Boxing Radio – listen online to music and talk radio.
tunein.com/radio/Boxing-g310/

 

SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY FLIES TO HIS PACQUIAO FIGHT IN STYLE

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“Sugar” Shane Mosley knows how to make an entrance … literally!

Click below to enter the cockpit with the cameras of SHOWTIME Sports’ FIGHT CAMP 360°

as the boxing legend  flies a private jet into Las Vegas for the start of PacquiaoMosley fight week.

Don’t miss the episode 4 premiere of Fight Camp 360˚: Pacquiao vs. Mosley THIS Friday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME!

For more photos and videos for the May 7th PACQUIAO VS. MOSLEY SHOWTIME PPV

Visit sports.sho.com

 

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