Ward claims super middleweight belt with win over Kessler

Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward claimed the WBA super middleweight belt from Danish champion Mikkel Kessler Saturday in a an 11th-round technical decision. 1258871272

Ward claims Kessler's WBA title in 11th round

With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world. 1258871580

Sonsona takes WBO belt from Lopez

Challenger Marvin Sonsona took the WBO junior bantamweight belt away from Jose Lopez with a unanimous decision Friday.

Sonsona can't make weight, WBO Jr. Bantamweight belt vacant

Marvin Sonsona, the WBO super flyweight champ, lost his title early Saturday by not making the appropriate weight prior to his scheduled bout against Alejandro Hernandez for the WBO junior bantamweight belt.

Erdei takes decision over Fragomeni to win WBC cruiserweight title

Zsolt Erdei took a 12-round decision over Giacobbe Fragomeni to win the WBC cruiserweight title on Saturday.

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao shows his championship belts as he is conferred the Order of Sikatuna, one of the highest awards given to diplomats and state leaders, by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during ceremony Friday Nov. 20, 2009 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao made history in world boxing for winning seven world titles in seven weight divisions after defeating Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in their WBO welterweight fight Nov. 14.

Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view

Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Still-hungry Ruiz makes room for thirds

Save a chair, folks. John Ruiz is sidling back to the heavyweight title table.

Promoter Bob Arum, right, welcomes Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, to a post-fight press conference following Pacquiao's WBO welterweight boxing title fight win over Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao won the bout by TKO in the 12th round.

Pacquiao's PPV numbers add to megafight momentum

Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together. Photo Gallery Available

Fight not made, but line is

The fight hasn't been made yet, and may not ever happen. But this city's casinos are already taking bets on who will win if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. ever get into the ring.

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, right, lands a right to the head of Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, during their WBO welterweight boxing title fight Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao displays speed, power in win over Cotto

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have played one-upmanship the past two months, and now fans can hope both fighters will end in the same ring. Photo Gallery Available

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, holds the championship belt at the finish of his WBO welterweight boxing title fight against Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao won the fight by TKO in the 12th round.

Philippines celebrate Pacquiao despite disasters

Filipinos erupted into deafening cheers in bars, gymnasiums and army camps Sunday as Manny Pacquiao - their boxing hero - relentlessly pounded Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto to win his seventh title in as many weight classes. Photo Gallery Available

Pacquiao topples Cotto in 12th round

Manny Pacquiao added another chapter to a burgeoning legend on Saturday night at the MGM Grand, stopping Miguel Cotto in the 12th and final round of their WBO welterweight championship fight. Photo Gallery Available

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, hammers Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, against the ropes during their WBO welterweight boxing title fight Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th title

Manny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart. Photo Gallery Available

Yuri Foreman, from Brooklyn, N.Y., right, knocks Daniel Santos, from Puerto Rico, down to the canvas late in their WBA super welterweight boxing title fight Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas.

Aspiring rabbi wins piece of 154 title

Yuri Foreman, an aspiring rabbi who mixes religious studies with work in the gym, outpointed Daniel Santos over 12 rounds Saturday night to win a piece of the 154-pound title. Photo Gallery Available

Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines, and Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, pose during the weigh-in for their WBO boxing welterweight title fight Friday, in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao, Cotto prepare for Saturday's showdown

Few would argue that the welterweight division has become boxing's most talented weight class. When experts analyze the sport's best ``pound-for-pound'' fighters, welterweights dominate most top 10 lists.

Trainer Freddie Roach, left, watches the scales while Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, is weighed for his WBO welterweight boxing title fight against Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao weighed in at 144 pounds.

Pacquiao, Cotto, make weight for fight

Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 144 pounds, his heaviest ever, while Miguel Cotto came in at the contract limit of 145 pounds for their scheduled 12-round fight. Photo Gallery Available

A Sure Remedy for Boxing's Ills...IMHO

It's another big fight week. Which means different things to different people.

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, listens during a news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao will face Miguel Cotto in a WBO welterweight championship boxing match Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

Pacquiao's task is to concentrate on fight

Manny Pacquiao spent long, hard weeks getting ready for one of the biggest nights of his life. Hundreds of hours sparring in sweltering gyms, nearly as many on morning runs through deserted streets. Photo Gallery Available

Tyson detained after altercation with photographer at LAX

Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson was detained Wednesday afternoon after reportedly hitting a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport.

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Mayol takes flyweight belt from Sosa