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It's time Barrera bows out
By Norm Frauenheim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar 2007
Marco Antonio Barrera's young daughter, Jimena, yawned and waited for her daddy to step through the ropes and into his office Saturday night.
It was after her bedtime. Barrera lost, but she could sleep easily, knowing that Dad has forever won a spot among Mexico's loyal fans.
An appreciation Read Full Story >>>Jaca is GAB Boxer of the Month
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
Jimrex 'The Executioner' Jaca of the Wakee Salud Stable, the newly-crowned WBO Asia-Pacific super-featherweight champ, has been chosen by the Games and Amusements Board as its Boxer of the Month in its latest ratings.
Jaca was chosen owing to his seventh-round demolition of Indonesia's Simson Bu Read Full Story >>> 'BOOM BOOM': LET PONCE DE LEON WAIT FOR ME
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
"Let him wait for me. I'll face him after I'll take care of Sergio Medina on May 5," thus declared Filipino rising star Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista after watching on TV WBO superbantam champ Daniel Ponce de Leon won a highly unpopu Read Full Story >>> Peñalosa did the Filipino proud
Mexican did not fight like a champ
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 19 Mar 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- It was, honestly speaking, a close fight.
But, based on the final scores submitted by the three judges, the bout was a horrible mismatch.
A plain review of the one-sided scoring would also show that Gerry Peñalosa managed to win only a single round in his world super ban Read Full Story >>> September 17 Available for Marquez v. Barrera II
Barrera Needs Time To Think, Marquez Welcomes Manny Pacquiao Rematch
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 19 Mar 2007
Las Vegas – Following Juan Manuel Marquez’s victory over Marco Antonio Barrera, Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, informed the media that HBO had given the green light for a rematch on September 15, which also marks Mexican Independence Day.
Juan Manuel Marquez was open Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather JR. Vs Oscar De La Hoya: A Breakdown of a Super Fight
By Chris Scott-Brown, RingsideReport.com, 19 Mar 2007
Much has been made about the upcoming fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, JR. Enough ado that both fighters have embarked on an eleven city tour to promote the fight. If you’re not lucky enough to be in a city which hosted one of these soirées then you’re probably wondering what you Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr; Guilty Of Perfection
By Jason Petock, DogHouseBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (37 – 0) was born to be a pugilist by profession. It is an occurrence as natural to him as you or I tying our shoelaces in the morning or brushing our teeth before work. The man was groomed as a youth to be great and even legendary by the very best, his own family passing on the Read Full Story >>> Let The Pacmania Begin! Conquering Hero Met By 600 Fans At LAX
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 19 Mar 2007
Let the Pacmania begin! The Conquering Hero has landed in sunny California and he will begin prepping for his April 14 San Antonio showdown with Mexican Jorge Solis on Monday at th Read Full Story >>> Ponce de Leon Retains Title Via Unpopular Decision Win Against Peñalosa
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
Las Vegas -- Daniel Ponce de Leon, the fistic terror from Chihuahua, Mexico proved once more that indeed, size, power and a little help from the judges make a hell of a lot of difference in boxing.
Last nig Read Full Story >>> Disodado Gabi KO’s Columbian Foe Antonio Cochero
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
Las Vegas -- Diosdado Gabi, (29-3-1, 21 KO) the tiny but mighty dynamite from Davao City did very well last night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. He won via a 2nd round knock-out.
Gabi hardly broke a sweat in his Read Full Story >>> Check Your Pockets at The Door Mandalay Bay Full of Thieves
Forbes and Peñalosa Jobbed
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 19 Mar 2007
If ever attend a live boxing event at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, please make sure to sample Wolfgang Puck’s tasty dishes at Lupo, dance the night away at Rum Jungle, spend a leisurely after Read Full Story >>> Wakee Salud, Trainer Ablaca Celebrate Jojo Bardon Winning OPBF Fly Crown In Japan
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 19 Mar 2007
Jojo Bardon of the Rex 'Wakee' Salud Stable yesterday took the OPBF flyweight title by beating previously undefeated Japanese Masaharu Naganawa with a split decision victory in their 12-round battle at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
Bardon, who came into the fight as a Philip Read Full Story >>> Bardon wins OPBF title in Japan
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, 19 Mar 2007
JOJO Bardon scored the biggest upset of his career as he defeated erstwhile undefeated Masaharu Naganawa of Japan to win the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation flyweight title held yesterday at the Nagoya International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
Bardon who left the country almo Read Full Story >>> Peñalosa won, Pacquiao says
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 19 Mar 2007
GERRY PEÑALOSA got the short end of the stick in his make or break showdown with Daniel Ponce De Leon of Mexico.
No less than Manny Pacquiao was disappointed with the way the three judges scored the fight, a 12-round affair that was fought underneath the Marco Antonio Barrera-Juan Manuel Marquez Read Full Story >>> Marquez or Barrera? Pacman ready to face anyone
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 19 Mar 2007
MANNY PACQUIAO declared yesterday that he’s ready to face anyone, including Juan Manuel Marquez.
"Whoever is lined up to face me, I won’t hesitate to fight him," said Pacquiao after watching Marquez’s masterful victory over Mexican compatriot Marco Antonio Barrera hours after he Read Full Story >>> Three In A Row For Filipino Bantamweight Diosdado Gabi
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 19 Mar 2007
Las Vegas – Last night Filipino bantamweight Diosdado Gabi defeated Antonio Mario Cochero of Columbia via second round technical stoppage to improve his record to 29-3-1, 21 KOs.
Gabi presented a balanced attack in the first round taking the fight to Cochero. In the second Gabi pushed the Read Full Story >>> Marquez-Barrera II, anyone?
HBO sets date for rematch; camps to negotiate
By Chris Cozzone, FightNews.com, 19 Mar 2007
In what might be a sequel on its way to another legendary trilogy, and after a dramatic and controversial war that’s already been earmarked as “Fight of the Year,” Marquez-Barre Read Full Story >>> Whither Barrera?
Marquez has lots of options after statement victory
By Chis Mannix, Sports Illustrated, 19 Mar 2007
Juan Manuel Marquez entered the ring Saturday as an unknown commodity. When he walked out, he was a proven one.
It's not every day you topple a legend and in soun Read Full Story >>> 'From Pillar to Post' -- Salita's Road to Respect
By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
It takes tough fights to make a tough fighter. You don't just wake up one day and declare yourself to be ready for the sport's twists and turns; It's something that grows in you. Almost a year ago, Dmitriy Salita found out just what Read Full Story >>> A Day of Infamy
By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Mar 2007
The Demetrius Hopkins vs Steve Forbes, the Daniel Ponce de Leon vs. Gerry Peñalosa, and the Marco Antonio Barrera vs Juan Manuel Marquez were all hell of a fight. However, the first two fights may forever cast aspersion to the credibility of Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, the produc Read Full Story >>>
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