Nevada Athletic Commission chairman Francisco Aguilar continues to dig for answers over the confusion and obvious miscommunication surrounding the shoulder injury of boxer Manny Pacquiao.
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The federal suit, filed by Robert Neidl, a New Jersey man who bought the fight on pay per view, seeks damages under Nevada’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
For a reminder that it never pays to paint a professional boxing event as a morality play, remember the silly white hat some people placed on Manny Pacquiao’s head.
A state lawyer assigned to the Nevada Athletic Commission is investigating the circumstances surrounding Manny Pacquiao’s injured shoulder and the boxer’s request for an anti-inflammatory drug nearly three hours before he fought Floyd Mayweather on Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
For all of the excitement inside the MGM Grand for Floyd Mayweather’s win by unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night, there was noticeable peace and civility outside — until an early morning shooting.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao weren’t the only ones making money Saturday. Street hawkers on the Strip were doing quite well, too.
A group dedicated to bringing attention to athletes accused of domestic violence is speaking out against boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of his megafight — and mega payday — against Manny Pacquiao.