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Mayweather would be dope not to put Mosley to stiff test

Shane Mosley today is the intern trying to land a full-time gig, the freshman quarterback told to carry the senior starter’s helmet, the student with failing grades and no extra credit work completed.

Coverage for injured boxers urged

The Clark County Commission passed a resolution Tuesday that encourages the Nevada Athletic Commission to examine options for providing coverage for medical expenses in the case of catastrophic injuries sustained by participants in boxing or mixed martial arts matches.

Mayweather-Pacquiao fight bound for MGM

Las Vegas has finally crossed the finish line to land the March 13 megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, sources close to both fighters said Saturday.

Marketing opportunities abound

When Oscar De La Hoya was in his prime as a world champion boxer, his fights had a beer sponsor and maybe one or two other corporate entities along with HBO Pay Per View.

Mayweather as good as ever

It was as if Floyd Mayweather Jr. had never left.

The six-time world champion, who retired from boxing 21 months ago, made a triumphant return by dominating Juan Manuel Marquez and scoring a 12-round unanimous decision in their welterweight nontitle fight Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden.

Instant replay OK’d for boxing, MMA

The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to institute instant replay on a limited basis for boxing and mixed martial arts events.

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