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It's official: Showtime has Pacman vs. Shane

Promoter Bob Arum speaks to reporters about an

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It's official. Showtime, with help from its parent company CBS, will broadcast the Pay-Per-View bout between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley on May 7 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The deal was announced on Wednesday in a joint statement from Showtime, CBS and Top Rank.

This deal is more than just about Showtime getting a major pay-per-view bout. CBS is involved, which means Showtime...

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