James Toney Makes $500,000 For Failed Mma Debut » Former champion boxer James (Lights Out) Toney made US$500,000 for his short-lived MMA debut, a first-round submission loss to Randy (The Natural) Couture at UFC 118 last weekend in Boston… Source: www.tsn.ca

Texas Official Explains Margarito Licensing » While Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito and the rest of the circus wind their way through this week’s three-city media tour, which concludes Friday at Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas, perhaps the most important person in the whole sideshow is missing. • William Kuntz, who most of you have probably never heard of, is probably working in his office somewhere deep in the heart of Texas while everyone else involved in the fight is off selling it… Dan Rafael, espn.go.com

Dan Rafael’s Weekend Notebook » Slowly but surely, the Devon Alexander-Timothy Bradley junior welterweight unification match, slated for Jan. 29 (HBO), is coming together… Source: espn.go.com

Pacquiao/Margarito photo: AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano

» Devon Alexander disappointed with his performance against Andriy Kotelnik. After successfully defending his WBC and IBF 140-pound world titles, Devon Alexander spoke with NewsChannel 5’s Katie Felts about his win. • Alexander addresses what he calls a “D-minus performance” and why even the best fighters in the world find a way to get by on an off night.

Detroit’s Cornelius Bundrage: Ready For Boxing’s Big Names » Cornelius (K9) Bundrage, Detroit’s newest world boxing champion, would like a bite at the fight game’s major players, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. • Bundrage, an ex-participant on “The Contender” reality TV series, showed he’s for real by stopping Cory Spinks (37-6, 11 KOs) in St. Louis on Saturday night for the International Boxing Federation junior middleweight crown… MIKE BRUDENELL, www.freep.com

Devon Alexander Marches On » It was not Alexander’s best night, but the hard-fought (and deserved) victory against the tough-as-nails former titlist from Ukraine may have served an important purpose… Dan Rafael, sports.espn.go.com

Miami’s Johnson Must Deal With A Scorecard Loss Again » Ever since he became a light-heavyweight contender eight years ago, Glen Johnson has dealt with the short end of scorecards in many important fights the Miami resident believed he deserved to win… SANTOS A. PEREZ, www.miamiherald.com

Devon Alexander, Timothy Bradley Wage War Of Words » WBC and IBF light welterweight champion Devon Alexander continues to claim WBO champion Timothy Bradley is ducking him and was critical of the Desert Storm’s latest victory… LEIGHTON GINN, www.mydesert.com

INSIDE BOXING: Timothy Bradley, Zab Judah At Parallel Crossroads » There were two interesting developments last weekend in two of the hottest divisions in boxing. • WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley stepped up to the welterweight division, while Zab Judah — remember him? — stepped down to the junior welterweight division… Bob Hanna, www.southcoasttoday.com

Former Olympic Boxing Coach Says OTC Residency Program Wasn’t His Idea » The former U.S. Olympic boxing coach maintains fingers shouldn’t be pointed at him for a controversial residency program that preceded a meltdown at the 2008 Beijing Games… BRIAN GOMEZ, www.gazette.com

Froch To Fight Abraham At Neutral Venue » Carl Froch’s Super Six super middleweight contest against Arthur Abraham will take place at the neutral Chapiteau de l’Espace Fontvieille in Monaco on October 2… Source: uk.eurosport.yahoo.com

Having Conquered A Mountain, Boxer Zab Judah Looks To Continue Comeback In Bout At The Rock » Mount Charleston rises a staggering 11,913 feet into the Nevada sky.  • Around its jagged, tree-covered slopes lies a narrow trail, more than 5 miles long, extending from the base of the Las Vegas Valley all the way to the top of the state’s third-highest peak. • And every Saturday, for the past 3½ months, Zab Judah would sprint to the top. Leading a pack of boxers from his gym, this became Judah’s path. His way back… Conor Orr, www.nj.com

Bradley Testing The Best Of Both Worlds » The junior welterweight division has the potential for some of the most exciting fights in boxing with a group of young stars about to enter their prime. At the top there’s unified titleholder Devon Alexander, fellow American titlist Timothy Bradley Jr., British star Amir Khan, who also has a belt, and power-punching interim titleholder Marcos Maidana… Dan Rafael, espn.go.com

Williams Vs. Wright: Defensive Prowess Or Offensive Mastery? » Saturday night’s fight between Paul Williams and Winky Wright offers a contrast of styles that looks intriguing. Plus, a heavyweight scrap that’s got excitement written all over it with title fight implications between Chris Arreola and Jameel McCline • July 2007 – that was the last time we saw Winky Wright, a former junior middleweight champ who had just lost a tough decision to Bernard Hopkins – the first decisive one of his career. In the months that followed, many wondered when Winky would fight again, at what weight (he fought Bernard at light heavy) and against whom… Ramon Aranda, www.411mania.com

Taylor Hoping For Another Breakthrough » LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For a few years, Jermain Taylor had Arkansas buzzing about boxing. After beating Bernard Hopkins in 2005 for the middleweight title, Taylor’s home state greeted him with the type of adulation often reserved for its college football and basketball teams. • Now, Taylor’s no longer a champion, and it’s been a while since his hometown of Little Rock had a chance to celebrate one of his big victories. The 30-year-old hopes to change that when he fights Britain’s Carl Froch on April 25 in Mashantucket, Conn., for Froch’s WBC super middleweight belt… Noah Trister, AP Sports Writer, www.usatoday.com

Top St. Louis Boxers Headline Don King Card April 24 » ST. LOUIS—The three best boxers in St. Louis will be showcased on the same Don King-promoted fight card at Scottrade Center on Friday, April 24. • The main event will feature the long-awaited hometown showdown for the vacant International Boxing Federation junior middleweight championship between former four-time world champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks (36-5, 11 KOs) taking on IBF No. 6-ranked contender Deandre “The Bull” Latimore (19-1, 16 KOs). The co-feature showcases the Gateway City’s fastest-rising star, undefeated World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” (17-0, 10 KOs) meeting an opponent to be announced… Source: www.boxinginsider.com

(Photo: Williams/Wright by Gene Blevins- Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions.)