Archive for July 19th, 2010

Closed-door policy won’t benefit boxing

Bob Arum seems to be trying to copy the UFC’s promotional model, but what works for MMA won’t work for boxing.

Manny Pacquiao Needs To Make Choice: Miguel Cotto or Antonio Margarito?

The Bob Arum deadline for Floyd Mayweather to sign on for a fall fight with Manny Pacquiao has come and gone. This has left the boxing community feeling a sick sense of deja-vu .  For the second time this year, a fight that makes sense to every fan from Manila to the MGM Grand doesn’t seem to make sense to the combatants involved. The first time, Pacquiao inexplicably balked over the drug …

Carole King and James Taylor

“It will pick you out of your funk, put your nose back into the wind and head you in the right direction.”

Gaming N ews

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Like many casino operators, Aria President Bill McBeath isn’t sure how server-based gaming will ultimately be received.

Foxwoods bets that former president can restore luster

Many things have changed since William Sherlock headed casino from 2000 to 2006

Another American boxing champ challenges Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines American Timothy Bradley, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion, is the latest fighter who wants to face up to 7-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.