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The fight destined to make history
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
MANILA, Philippines - No doubt about it, if ever Manny Pacquiao faces Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the ring, the fight will set a new record for pay-per-view buys and earn for both protagonists their richest payday.
With little excitement being generated in the heavier divisions, fans are finding the Read Full Story >>>Donaire debuts as super bantam, battles Vazquez for WBO crown
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
MANILA, Philippines ? Nonito Donaire Jr. will fight as a super bantamweight for the first time with the WBO title at stake against former champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. of Puerto Rico on Feb. 4 in San Antonio, Texas.
According to a report from ESPN.com Friday, Donaire and Vazquez will dispute the Read Full Story >>> Mendoza: At 33, Pacman has the world on his fingertips
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
Have you fathered a child, planted a seedling, written a book?
This is no bragging right, but I have done all three. No big deal there, though.
For one thing, there?s nothing gargantuan about accomplishing life?s triple treat.
It?s the easiest to make love. Just love with all your mind, s Read Full Story >>> Arum due to discuss Manny's next fight
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
MANILA, Philippines - What?s next for Manny Pacquiao will be laid down on the table on the first week of January when Bob Arum flies to Manila to sit down with the Filipino boxing icon.
?I?m coming over,? the ageless chief of Top Rank Promotions told The STAR yesterday.
Arum said he?ll arrive Read Full Story >>> Golden Plans for 2012
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
It?s just a few weeks till we officially hit 2012 but like everyone else involved in boxing, Golden Boy Promotions is setting its schedule for the upcoming year. In addition to shows on HBO (Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia and James Kirkland vs. Carlos Molina on January 28th) and Showtime (Victor Orti Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales: I Want Pacquiao, Marquez Doesn't Want Me
By Peter Lim, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
Two years and five fights into his comeback, future Hall-of-Famer Erik Morales, 52-7 (36 KOs), is opting to use his wealth of experience to teach the young bucks a thing or two about blood-and-guts warfare. In April, with one eye swollen shut, he wobbled ultimate tough guy Marcos Maidana, 31-2 (28 K Read Full Story >>> Roach's wish to Manny: Have a good time
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
MANILA, Philippines All he wants is for Manny Pacquiao to have a good time.
?That?s all. Just have a good time,? said Freddie Roach yesterday, the eve of Pacquiao?s 33rd birthday.
Roach, who hooked up with Pacquiao in 2001 to form probably the greatest partnership in boxing, is in Los Angeles, Read Full Story >>> Super Six finalist Ward traveling old-fashioned road to stardom
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
There are two proven blueprints to achieving superstar status in modern-day boxing, both of which Andre Ward is familiar with. You can be a brawler, a take-two-shots-to-deliver-three fighter (think Manny Pacquiao, who electrifies audiences with a rough-and-tumble style) or you can be colorful, blend Read Full Story >>> WARD-FROCH: A CLOSER LOOK
By Tommy Canez, BoxingTalk.com, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
Andre Ward and Carl Froch will meet this Saturday for the right to call themselves super six champion and the winner will earn the respect that will come with a victory. But these two gladiators didn't get to the final by sheer luck. They got to the final by sheer resiliency, determination, and grea Read Full Story >>> Froch ready for defining moment
By Mike Coppinger, The Ring, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
When the idea of a super middleweight round robin tournament came to fruition back in 2009, the thought of Carl Froch winning the ?Super Six? was an afterthought.
Though the Nottingham, U.K. native was considered a good fighter and had made his U.S. television debut a few months prior with a com Read Full Story >>> Ward pounces on Super opportunity
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
He faces World Boxing Council champion Carl Froch on Saturday in the finale of Showtime?s Super Six World Boxing Classic, disproving the legions of critics who felt he landed a spot in the field solely on the basis of his citizenship.
He?s proven that notion laughingly incorrect, routing pre-tour Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward Plans On Letting His Fists Do The Talking On Saturday Night
By Samaarah Choubak, Rope-A-Dope Radio, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
Another British Champion, Carl Froch, says he can beat his opponent? This weekend will deliver another testimony of whether Froch can produce a victory for his country Great Britain. Carl Froch says he will be moving to the United States soon, in the hopes that he can continue to fight the big names Read Full Story >>> Giovani Segura down, but not done
By Ryan Songalia, The Ring, Sat, 17 Dec 2011
MANILA, Philippines ? The reports following Giovani Segura's eighth-round TKO loss to Brian Viloria last Sunday were grim.
Rumors circulated that Segura fractured his right orbital bone and possibly suffered a blood clot, casting doubt on the future prospects of former RING junior flyweight cham Read Full Story >>> Lupo-Decarie WBC International Welterweight Title fight Saturday night in Quebec City
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Lionell Thompson fighting on undercard
TORONTO (December 16, 2011) - Popular Romanian boxer Victor Lupo has fully prepared for the toughest fight of his pro career, tomorrow (Saturday) night in the 12-round main event against former world title challenger Antonin Decarie for the vacant World Boxi Read Full Story >>> NATIONAL BOXING TEAM MEMBER JACK TEPORA TO COMPETE IN AN INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN PAKISTAN
By Felman Gingoyon, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
An invitational tournament in Pakistan on Dec. 23 to 30 will further gauge Cebu amateur standout Jack Tepora's advancement as part of the elite national boxing team. Also slated to compete are fellow national team elements Recky Dulay of Northern Samar and Jogen Ladon of Bago City. The trio are in h Read Full Story >>> Donofrio Returns to Boxing with 'Winter Warfare' on January 6
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Promoter Joseph Donofrio of Donofrio Entertainment (in association with Palace Sports and Jackie Kallen), who has found fame as the premier promoter of mixed martial arts in Michigan, will return to his roots and put on a boxing show entitled "Winter Warfare" at the fabulous Palace of Auburn Hills o Read Full Story >>> Ricky Burns or Antonio de Marco, either one will do for Gesta
By Kenneth Ragpala, Filipino Boxing Journal, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Undefeated lightweight sensation Mercito ?No Mercy? Gesta is currently enjoying some well-deserved vacation time here in the Philippines after capping an unbeaten four-fight campaign this year. However, 2012 seems to be an exciting year for the Mandaue City native, who now fights out of San Diego, C Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch: Super Six Final Preview and Breakdown
By Gary Purfield, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Fighters:
Andre ?S.O.G.? Ward 24-0 (13 KO) of Oakland, CA (orthodox)
vs.
Carl ?The Cobra? Froch 28-1 (20 KO) of Nottingham, United Kingdom (orthodox)
Where:
Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, NJ
When:
Saturday December 17, 2011
TV:
Showtime
Last fight:
Ward UD win over Ar Read Full Story >>> Dougie's Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
THE GRAND FINALE IS HERE
Hey Dougie,
Massively looking forward to the final of the Super Six tournament between Andre Ward and Carl Froch, just wanted to pick your brains with a few questions about this weekend and beyond....
1. Quite simply, who do you pick in this fight and why? Call me Read Full Story >>> IBF #7 FEATHERWEIGHT FARENAS WANTS A CRACK AT IBF CHAMP BILLY DIB OR WBA?S CHRIS JOHN
By Chito Yu Katangkatang, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Michael Farenas.
IBF number seven ranked and Philippine and WBF Featherweight Champion Michael Farenas was at ringside during the Viloria-Segura fight when this scribe caught up with him. When I asked him about any update o Read Full Story >>>
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