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Mayweather Gave Pacquiao a Chance, But No More Mr. Nice Guy
By Lorne Scoggins, 8countnews, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an interesting character. He’s a man of extremes. Inside the ring he is undeniably brilliant, but outside of it, his egomaniacal persona can only be evidence of one of two things. He is either an extremely insecure individual hiding behind a carefully constructed and pe Read Full Story >>>Diaz excited to fight Soto for WBC title
ESPN.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Chicagoan David Diaz will get a shot to regain the WBC lightweight title he lost to Manny Pacquiao in 2008.
Diaz (35-2-1, 17 knockouts) will face Humberto Soto (50-7-2 with 32 KOs) on the undercard of Pacquiao's bout against Joshua Clottey on March 13 in Cowboy Stadium. The WBC lightweight title Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter Interview - On Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Drug Testing, Filipino fans, and so much More!
By Brandon Estrict, DogHouseBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
For as extensive as his amateur background is, 22-year old Shawn Porter is best known to boxing fans as Manny Pacquiao’s chief sparring partner. Porter was brought in by Freddie Roach last year to help prepare his prized pupil for Miguel Cotto. Roach, 3-time BWAA Trainer of the Year, figured t Read Full Story >>> Z to resume rehab this week
Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Z Gorres will resume his rehabilitation within the week at the Perpetual Succour Hospital after a few days’ rest in his home in Mandaue City.
Gorres arrived in Cebu last Tuesday after more than three months recuperating in Las Vegas.
“Z needs to rest a bit because he still has jetl Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter speaks on Pacquiao, title opportunity
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Jr. Middleweight contender Shawn Porter (12-0, 10KO's) will find himself on the brink of something he's always dreamed of Friday night as he steps in the ring to face off against Russell Jordan for the divisions NABO strap.
Many know Porter as a very skilled contender on the rise, while others si Read Full Story >>> Z is the world champion of life
By John Pages, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
MANNY Villaruel, the sports editor of The Freeman, wrote it best in his eloquent and impassioned story last Tuesday entitled, “Welcome home, Z ‘The Dream’ Gorres”:
“He was loved by fans for his being a gentle, humble and unassuming person. Following his miraculous re Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather: Shane Mosley is desperate charity case
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Who knew?
Evidently, Floyd Mayweather's next fight is strictly for charity.
Evidently, Sugar Shane Mosley is so poor he can't even pay attention.
Evidently, his divorce last year from wife Jin slammed Mosley's pocketbook.
Evidently, the only thing that will keep the 38 year old from Pomo Read Full Story >>> Aldeguer to grace 28th SAC-SMC awards
Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
SPORTSMAN Antonio L. Aldeguer will grace the Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Corp. Sports Awards on March 11 at the Casino Espa?ol de Cebu.
Aldeguer, the man behind ALA boxing gym, will be the inspirational speaker of the annual awards which will fete last year’s movers and sha Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's Weight Loss Challenge
By Elie Seckbach, Fanhouse, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
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With less than a month to go before Manny Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight (147 pounds) title against Joshua Clottey on March 13, the seven-division titlist has everyone around him working Read Full Story >>> BORGES TO MARGARITO: Got To Cali, Show Remorse
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Sometimes you don’t care what the reason really might be. You’re just glad someone in boxing did the right thing.
The sudden decision by Top Rank to pull the plug on its effort to put disgraced former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito on the undercard of the Manny Pacqu Read Full Story >>> New York Yankees courting Miguel Cotto and Yuri Foreman for Bronx bout
By Tim Smith, New York Daily News, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
The Yankees have approached Top Rank Promotions about holding the fight between Yuri Foreman, the WBC 154-pound champion, and former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto at Yankee Stadium in June, according to Todd duBoef, President of Top Rank.
"They approached us last week and we're looking at it Read Full Story >>> Ice Box: John Scully looks back on his time with Dawson and Pascal while eyeing a potential matchup
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Former Light Heavyweight contender ‘Iceman’ John Scully’s boxing career reads like an open book full of twists and turns. Whether speaking about his amateur memories, his sparring sessions with the likes of Roy Jones and James Toney, or his own professional journey it is strikingly Read Full Story >>> Pac-Nation plea: Pacquiao on Fight Night Round 5 cover?
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
Video game developer and industry giant Electronic Arts (EA) intends to release MMA and boxing games in alternate years under its highly successful brand EA Sports. Since the F Read Full Story >>> After Arum and Jones comes Lester Bedford in importance for Pacquiao vs. Clottey
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
DALLAS - Everyone knows the "big two" promoters for the Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey fight at Cowboys Stadium on March 13th -- Hall of Fame boxing promoter, Bob Arum and Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones. But behind the scenes, comes the name of Fort Worth, Texas resident Lester Bedford, who's c Read Full Story >>> Weekend Review: Big nights for Donaire, Montiel
By Michael Rosenthal, The Ring, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
BIGGEST WINNERS
Nonito Donaire and Fernando Montiel: The bad news is that Donaire and Montiel destroyed opponents who had next to no chance of beating them on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Manuel Vargas and Ciso Morales. Was that really worth the $40 pay-per-view price tag? The good news is that D Read Full Story >>> Foreman Officially Hires Emanuel Steward For Cotto
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
BoxingScene.com reported on Sunday that Yuri Foreman's team was considering the services of veteran trainer Emanuel Steward. That deal has been completed. Foreman will train under Steward for a few weeks to prepare for his WBA junior middleweight title defense against Miguel Cotto on June 12 in New Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao lives to honor his country, the fans, and God. Mayweather only lives for himself
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
Staying true to form, Manny recently commented in an interview about his desire to please not only his fellow countrymen but also boxing fans everywhere. This is a far cry from Manny’s most Read Full Story >>> Wild Card Talk: Pacman, Mayweather, Mosley & Khan
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
After picking up my secret weapon we headed toward Los Angeles with little traffic impeding our progress on the maze of freeways that makes up Southern California.
Who’s my secret weapon?
We’ll get to that later.
First, we arrived in Hollywood, California home of the stars and m Read Full Story >>> Photographer Chris Farina reflects on his time covering Pinoy Power, Donaire and the sport of boxing
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
This past weekend Las Vegas was host the Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13 showcase. Loyal fans from all parts of the globe made their visits to be a part of the festivities, which included a packed weigh in, a ten-bout line up of fights featuring some credible champions and contenders, and a guest visit Read Full Story >>> Random Thoughts and Blizzards
By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 17 Feb 2010
Because of the length of my last article ("Larry Merchant Reflects on Douglas-Tyson), I didn’t really get a chance to comment on what took place this past weekend in boxing and beyond. And with the way it’s snowing all across the country (by the way, it’s about 75 degrees and not a Read Full Story >>>
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