Veteran boxing referee Bruce Mctavish of New Zealand, the World Boxing Council (WBC) secretary general for ring officials, today said the wounds suffered by former WBC silver flyweight champion Edrin Dapudong of the Philippines shown in a video posted on YouTube (Read Full Story >>>Rocky Marciano Revisited ? Part Two
By Thomas Hauser, SecondsOut.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
History?s most celebrated heavyweight champions reflected the eras in which they reigned. Jack Dempsey personified the Roaring ?20s. Joe Louis was perfectly juxtaposed w Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao practices game plan vs Margarito
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
MANILA, Philippines - With the arrival of coach Freddie Roach on Sunday (Sept. 19), the Team Pacquiao training group in Manila is complete.
From here on, they will watch over Manny's preparation for the fight against Mexican Antonio Margarito.
Also in town from the US are fitness coach Alex A Read Full Story >>>
Pacman training goes full blast
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao made a lot of noise yesterday, the type of noise champions should be making when they gear up for a big fight.
For seven rounds, Pacquiao pounded the mitts with his chief trainer Freddie Roach, fired away at the heavy bag, worked the double-end and made the sp Read Full Story >>>
Budget for Pacquiao's projects delays Baguio training
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao's training in Baguio City has been delayed as he works on securing the budget for his provincial projects on Wednesday's (Sept. 22) hearing.
Pacquiao said on Monday this is why the start of his training in Baguio City has been moved to Thurs Read Full Story >>>
CAN YOU LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO IS AN ALL-TIME GREAT?
By Ryan Kennedy, FightHype.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Can You Live in a World Where Wladimir Klitschko is an All-Time Great?
Relax! I'm not saying he is...yet.
But what if he was?
What happened last Saturday, September 11, has become a familiar sight in the world of heavyweight boxing. Once again a member of the Brothers Klitschko relentlessl Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather's PED allegations against Pacquiao now under extreme scrutiny
By Lorne Scoggins, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Since Floyd Mayweather Jr's reputation has recently declined to an all-time low, it seems fitting for this subject to be brought up again.
Many bo Read Full Story >>>
FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR: "I'M MAD THAT LIL' FLOYD APOLOGIZED..."
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
"I'm mad that Lil' Floyd apologized because you only apologize when you've done something wrong. He didn't do or say anything wrong. In fact, he didn't say nothing that I hadn't already said. I done called Pacquiao a lil' yellow midget. That doesn't mean I'm calling him yellow because he's Asian, bu Read Full Story >>>
Mosley vs. Mora draw does neither any favors
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Shane Mosley's draw against Sergio Mora on Saturday night might well have permanently taken big money fights off the table for the now 39 year old former welterweight champion.
For most of the fight Mosley chased and pawed away at Mora, who eluded most of the blows but threw little back in return Read Full Story >>>
Is Mayweather on Mike Tyson?s Path?
By Rich Thomas, ProBoxing-fans.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
-Floyd Mayweather Looking More Like Mike Tyson and Less Like Oscar De La Hoya or Sugar Ray Leonard Every Day-
Faced with four felony and four misdemeanor charges, Floyd Mayweather is looking at the very real possibility of spending what remains of the peak of his career in prison. The heftiest ch Read Full Story >>>
Photos: Manny Pacquiao Trains With Roach For Margarito
BoxingScene.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao training at the Elorde Gym in Manila's Quezon city in the Philippines for his WBC super welterweight title fight against Margarito Antonio at the Read Full Story >>>
?Manny Pacquiao is a Throwback to Marvin Hagler!? ? Steward
By Kenneth Ragpala, Filipino Boxing Journal, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Manny Pacquiao, the only boxer to win seven world titles in seven different weight classes, is a legend of his own right. And he definitely deserves to be mentioned in the same breath with other legends of the sport, both living and the dead. But to be likened to Marvin Hagler, perhaps boxing histor Read Full Story >>>
Roach gives Pacquiao a passing mark
GMA News Online, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
With training camp for his upcoming title fight not yet formally on the go, Manny Pacquiao already got a passing mark from no less than trainer Freddie Roach.
Reunited with his famed boxer Monday after six long months, Roach was very satisfied with what he saw following a two-hour workout with th Read Full Story >>>
David Haye hurt by Enzo Maccarinelli knockout and urges Welshman to think about retirement
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Haye was at ringside to witness European cruiserweight champion Maccarinelli viciously knocked out by a left-hook from Frenkel which ended both the Swansea man's title reign, and his dream of winning back his WBO world title. Maccarinelli?s career looks all but over, although the fighter in him wish Read Full Story >>>
JEAN PASCAL: "WHOEVER INTENDS TO BE KING HAS TO GO THROUGH ME"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
"Chad and his promoter stated they were going to knock off two Canadians, one after another. You can find that comment in last month's Ring Magazine as one of the quotes of the month. Perhaps both men should make good and see how they fair with Lucian Bute...BHop is a very skilled and experienced at Read Full Story >>>
Ricky Hatton - Retirement, Drugs and Despair
By John Raspanti, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
A boxing career is like walking a tightrope. When you make it to the top level, every fight is important. The pressure is ridiculously intense, the build-up merciless and the result hopefully for the fighter?a win. A loss can work the other way sending the fighter into despair, retirement and maybe Read Full Story >>>
Joshua Clottey To Move To Middleweight
Peace FM Online, Tue, 21 Sep 2010
Former IBF welterweight champion, Joshua Clottey plans to move up from the welterweight division to middleweight before the end of the year.
His decision comes months after compatriot Joseph Agbeko announced a move to the super bantamweight division.
This trend is very regular in the welterweigh Read Full Story >>>
Go Teng Kok bares thoughts on the Asiad at SCOOP
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Sep 2010
Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association president Go Teng Kok admitted that only one of the eight Filipino runners, jumpers and throwers he recommended for inclusion in the national delegation is capable of bringing home a medal Read Full Story >>>
