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NEWS ABOUT: Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. stories: 8 news summaries

 The Best 
 Athlete on 
 the Planet 

WSJ panel picks Czech decathlete Sebrle to represent Earth at Intergalactic Games

Jun 20, 08 12:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - If Earth could only send one guy to a galactic Olympics, who would it be? The Wall Street Journal had a panel of sports experts hash it out, and its top 10 might surprise:
  1. Roman Sebrle: Czech decathlon champion wins on versatility.
  2. LeBron James: What can’
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LeBron James • Sidney Crosby • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • Roger Federer • Alex Rodriguez • list • athlete • LaDainian Tomlinson • Ronaldinho • Olympic Games • Liu Xiang • Roman Seberle • Jeremy Wariner

Player Denies Vegas Run-In Led to Mugging

NFL's Walker says thugs, not boxer's associates, to blame

Jun 18, 08 5:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Disputing reports he was mugged after a Las Vegas run-in with boxer Floyd Mayweather, Javon Walker tells TheDirty.com's Nik Richie (who claims the NFL wide receiver is a "very close friend") that three armed men entered his hotel room early Monday, knocked him out and took his... More »

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. • Las Vegas • football • Javon Walker

 Mayweather Jr.
 Quits Before
 Big Match 

39-0 boxer forgoes $20 million payoff

Jun 7, 08 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is hanging up his gloves, nixing a high-profile rematch against Oscar De La Hoya, ESPN.com reports. “This decision was not an easy one for me to make,” the welterweight champ said. “However, these past few years have been extremely difficult for... More »

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boxing • Oscar De La Hoya • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • retirement

 Fortunate 50:
 Sports Elite in the Green 

Tiger, NBA stars top Sports Illustrated annual income ranking

Jun 5, 08 4:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Forget all the talk of economic uncertainty. Sports Illustrated has released its fifth annual Fortunate 50 ranking of top athlete incomes, and things are certain as they've ever been; the NBA pays the best, women aren't being paid enough and Tiger Woods is absolutely untouchable. Ranked by combined on- and... More »

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Kobe Bryant • LeBron James • golf • Tiger Woods • Phil Mickelson • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • sports contracts • Sports Illustrated • Pro basketball • professional athletes

 Indy Driver Raises
 Profile—on Dance Floor 

Castroneves' popularity surges after stint with stars

May 23, 08 12:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Six months ago, few beyond IndyCar fans recognized the name Helio Castroneves. Thanks to "Dancing with the Stars," however, Helio’s celebrity-status has skyrocketed. The Indy Racing League is enjoying the ride—the racer’s surge in popularity has been tremendous for the sport.  "It's interesting... More »

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Dancing with the Stars • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • ABC • Indy Racing • Helio Castroneves • Julianne Hough • Indy 500

Champ Delivers on KO Promise

Mayweather fends off Hatton with big blows in the 10th

Dec 9, 07 10:05 AM CST
(Newser) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended his welterweight crown against British challenger Ricky Hatton last night in 10 rounds. The 147-pound champion showed more punching than dancing, as Hatton kept on the offensive—contrary to the predictions that the bout would be a boring one. Before an overwhelmingly British crowd, Mayweather came... More »

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boxing • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • British • David Beckham • welterweight • Ricky Hatton • MGM Grand

Mayweather Outpoints
De La Hoya

Undefeated challenger takes 12-round
split decision

May 6, 07 12:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. captured Oscar De La Hoya's WBC super welterweight title last night in Las Vegas, recording a 12-round split decision and running his record to 38-0.  Two of the three judges gave one of the richest fights in boxing history to the 3-2 underdog, who has won... More »

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boxing • Oscar De La Hoya • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • WBC

De La Hoya's The Pretty, Pretty Favorite

Photogenic boxer
is hot, but can title fight heat up boxing?

May 3, 07 10:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - In the Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather Jr. title fight, the defending champion with the winning smile is the overwhelming people's favorite. And the bout is for more than just the WBC light middleweight crown. It's projected to shatter pay-per-view records and perhaps even rejuvenate boxing—a notion De La... More »

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boxing • Oscar De La Hoya • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • championship • fight

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