Bute Finds Unlikely Stardom Up North

A HOMETOWN HERO FIGHTS LIBRADO ANDRADE NOVEMBER 28th

Like Ricky Hatton in England and Mikkel Kessler in Denmark, Lucian Bute is a hometown phenomenon in Montreal. He wants to spread his popularity by fighting in the U.S. and Europe. But first the unbeaten champion has unfinished business to take care of at home. Nat Gottlieb on Bute's northern stardom

Watch Bute vs. Andrade and Guzman vs. Funeka, Saturday, November 28th at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Seven Time's The Charm!

In the lead-up to their fight, many wondered whether Manny Pacquiao could handle the power of a hard-punching welterweight like Miguel Cotto. Tonight Pacquiao answered with a resounding yes, taking Cotto's best shots and breaking down the Puerto Rican with speed and precision to take his welterweight crown. Read more

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