Pacquiao vs Margarito. Please Don’t Reward A Scoundrel! » Manny Pacquiao is without a doubt one of the greatest fighters in the history of professional boxing. His talent in the ring may only be surpassed by his enormous generosity and love of the people of his native Philippine Islands. Many people can learn something very valuable from Manny Pacquiao • He fights all comers and always without question gives the fans their monies worth. To this I say- Thank you and much respect, Sir. • But his team’s decision to fight Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13th has me scratching my head… Dr. Johnny Benjamin, www.huffingtonpost.com

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Camp Responds To HBO, Arum Comments » Hours after the president of HBO Sports said he had negotiated with both sides in an effort to make a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega-fight on Nov. 13, Mayweather’s lead adviser again denied the claim… Lance Pugmire, latimesblogs.latimes.com

Time For Pacquiao To Stop Cheating History By Inventing Weight Classes » Another event, another catch … weight, that is… Jake Donovan, sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Boxing Needs Top Two To Meet – And Soon » After another week of anti-boxing, in which the two best fighters on the planet hogged the headlines for continuing to maneuver away from their proposed mega-fight, the sport has some serious questions to answer… Mark Staniforth, www.sportinglife.com

Golden Boy Promotions Reinstated In New York » The New York State Athletic Commission has lifted its suspension of Oscar de la Hoya’s company Golden Boy Promotions, according to an ESPN report… Source: losangeles.bizjournals.com

Boxing Betting: Froch Out To Give Abraham Sleepless Nights » Ralph Ellis tells us why new-born babies and preparations for big boxing matches don’t go hand in hand and how it’s make or break time for Carl Froch… Source: betting.betfair.com

The Guru Of Toughness » What is it about “Irish’’ Micky Ward, the retired light-welterweight boxer from Lowell, that draws men to him in the hope that some of his old-school tough-guy virtue will rub off on them? It’s not because they all want to learn the secret of his left hook to the body, and it’s not because he’s so charming or clever or in such fabulous shape. It’s certainly not because he won all the time… Carlo Rotella, www.boston.com

Brother Of Boxing Boss In Death Fall » Millionaire boxing promoter Frank Warren was in mourning last night after his brother died in a 50ft horror plunge… Lee Cain, www.mirror.co.uk

Mayweather Won’t Be Rushed » The long-anticipated showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao appears unlikely to take place this year as negotiations between the two camps are at an apparent standstill… Source: www.skysports.com

Matthew Aguilar: Nevada Made Right Move On Antonio Margarito » Antonio Margarito had some big plans this fall. • The “Tijuana Tornado” was either going to fight a rematch with Miguel Cotto or, if Manny Pacquiao’s proposed superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fell through, have an intriguing showdown with “Pac-Man” – maybe the most popular fighter in boxing. • Both fights would have garnered worldwide attention and generated millions of dollars. Both fights would have qualified as two of the more significant fights of the year. And both fights would have happened in Las Vegas. • But a funny thing happened on Margarito’s way to career rejuvenation. The Nevada State Athletic Commission reminded him that he was a cheater… Matthew Aguilar, www.elpasotimes.com

The Future Of Boxing After Mayweather & Pacquiao » It’s no secret boxing has been fighting with its back on the ropes for the past couple of years. With one megafight left to be made between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, one has to wonder if this will be the end of boxing as we know it. Although there are no fighters out there with the immediate impact of a Mayweather or a Pacquiao, there are five boxers who could take boxing off of the expected life support it will be on should Pacquiao vs Mayweather take place this November… Andreas Hale, live.drjays.com

Boxer Leaves Ring To Fight For Children » Lamont Ingram is looking to start a boy’s group home in the Riverside Drive Building recently purchased for his non-profit organization. The 29-year-old, who won Golden Gloves titles and has trained with the same camp as boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr., plans for the group home to house boys ages 12 to 17… STANLEY DUNLAP, www.jacksonsun.com

Mike Jones Ready To Take Next Step On Road To Title » He’s the “MJ” you don’t know. But you will soon enough, if Mike Jones’ career plan works out… Bob Velin, www.usatoday.com

Haye All Bark, No Bite » Ducker David Haye is a joke at this point. I mean, how can you possibly take him seriously? He vigorously called out Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko for about the past two years with some of the most childish antics I’ve ever seen… Dan Rafael, espn.go.com

Boxing’s Next Battle: Blood Testing Vs. Urine Testing » United States Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart calls American sports “war” — a landscape full of desperate athletes who will do anything to win. • The Nevada boxing scene is no exception, Tygart said, and with a possible “Fight of the Century” looming between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Tygart believes his own battle to convince the Nevada Athletic Commission to adopt blood testing into its drug-screening policy has never been more relevant… Roman Stubbs, www.rgj.com

Mike Jones photo by Chris Sembrot; Haye photo by MEN’S HEALTH

Clottey Set To Face Mosley » Welterweight challenger Joshua Clottey of Accra, Ghana, will train in Las Vegas at the Top Rank gym for his upcoming bout against Sugar Shane Mosley… Source: www.fightnews.com

Mayweather Not A PPV Draw? Not According To Floyd » If anyone is tired of hearing that they aren’t a good pay-per-view draw, it’s Floyd Mayweather Jr…. Marcus Henry, www.newsday.com

Pacquiao Overrules Roach: Trainer Has No Choice But Join Baguio Camp » Manny Pacquiao is bringing Freddie Roach to the country whether he likes it or not… Source: Manila Bulletin

Mayweather won’t look past Marquez »

The Way It Was: Marciano Went Out On Top » During the steamy summer of 1969, the former heavyweight champion of the world visited the District on what turned out to be a less than memorable business trip… Dick Heller, washingtontimes.com

Yes, Marquez Believes He Can Beat Mayweather With Speed » It’s a very interesting strategy considering that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has the fastest hands since Meldrick Taylor. And he’s a better fighter than Taylor… Bobby Cassidy, www.newsday.com

Clinton Woods Set To Retire After Defeat To Tavoris Cloud » Clinton Woods will spend the next few days coming to terms with the idea that his career may be over… Ron Lewis, www.timesonline.co.uk

Marciano painting by David Levinson

Boxer’s Widow Sues Top Rank For $1 Million » LAS VEGAS (CN) – The promoter and widow of former world boxing champ Diego Corrales demand $1 million from Top Rank for a nonchampionship pay-per-view bout that they say cost them income because the competitor failed to make weight… NICK DIVITO, www.courthousenews.com

WWE Aside, Mayweather Focused On Marquez » Haven’t we seen this movie before? • In Rocky III, while Rocky Balboa is busy enjoying the spoils that come with being a champion — including fighting a wrestler played by Hulk Hogan for charity — hungry challenger Clubber Lang toils away in relative obscurity knocking out chumps left and right as he waits for his opportunity to dethrone the king… Patrick Gutierrez, msn.foxsports.com

Abner Mares’ Life Has Been A Fight From The Start » Always poor and sometimes homeless as a child, Mares found success as a boxer, then suffered health setbacks. Now, with trainer Joe Diaz in his corner, he’s trying to get his career back on track… Kevin Baxter, www.latimes.com

Five Key X-Factors Hang Over Floyd Mayweather As Clock Ticks On Comeback Fight » As Floyd Mayweather’s comeback bout against Juan Manuel Marquez hits its 30-day countdown, here are the five most important things to watch… David Mayo, www.mlive.com

“Baby Bull” Diaz Prepared For War » It’s an all-too-familiar story, really. • A young boxer goes from prodigy to prospect, from prospect to contender, from contender to champion. • When his career is over, however, whether or not he has fulfilled his aspirations in the ring, he often ends up going somewhere else: From paycheck to paycheck. Or worse, penniless and out on the street. • Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz is not going out like that… Patrick Gutierrez, insidefights.com

Instant Replay OK’d For Boxing, MMA • NAC Approves Using Technology To Confirm Calls » The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to institute instant replay on a limited basis for boxing and mixed martial arts events… STEVE CARP, www.lvrj.com