Jeff Haney

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Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up: Boxing trainer a master of getting under the other guy's skin, says he'll take any advantage he can get; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; Freddie Roach has earned a reputation as boxing’s finest trainer. More than this, in recent years Roach has become a master of psychological gamesmanship. Roach has developed a knack for making just the right remark to get into the heads of his opposition before a fight, for playing those mind games — “pushing the barriers, planting seeds,” as ringside color commentator John Lennon put it.
Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao: Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; On orders from Miguel Cotto, the heat was turned way up inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym on La Cienega Boulevard this week.
The biggest stories in World Series of Poker: A win by the World Series of Poker’s chip leader would rival that of Moneymaker’s breakthrough, but Ivey is also compelling; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; Before the start of the 2003 World Series of Poker, I recall seeing Chris Moneymaker’s name on the list of entrants at the old Binion’s Horseshoe downtown and marveling that someone would have the temerity to compete in the tournament under such an outlandish pseudonym.
Mike Tyson shows talent ringside, on the mike: The former champion turns in a surprising performance as a commentator for TI bouts; Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; The most surprising and delightful performance of Saturday night’s fight card at Treasure Island was not Yonnhy Perez’s upset victory against Joseph Agbeko in an outstanding bantamweight title bout in the main event.
Of King and King Kong: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; Renowned promoter’s return to Las Vegas features 118-pound title fight
Don’t sleep on Manny Pacquiao, trainer warns: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009; The term “to throw out” in sports prognosticating means to dismiss a particular result as fluky.
Even obscure pros have passionate fans in eclectic Vegas: Mention of early 20th-century Welsh boxer sparks vivid memories; Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; People come to Las Vegas from all over, and they bring their allegiances with them.
Odds have Yankees as favorite, but don’t bet on a Phillies sweep: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009; The five most recent World Series have lasted only 22 games combined — three sweeps and two that ended with Game 5.
Don King says bantam bout to bring ‘glory’ back to Vegas: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; It stands to reason Don King would invoke the memory of the “Rumble in the Jungle,” another late-October boxing match, in hyping Saturday’s show at Treasure Island on the Strip.
Legend’s ﬁnal chapters to have Vegas viewpoint: Newark’s Jerry Izenberg is still writing, from his home in Henderson’s hills; Monday, Oct. 26, 2009; His long friendship with Muhammad Ali has given Jerry Izenberg countless cherished memories.