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Joshua Clottey - A Stylistic Challenge for Manny Pacquiao By Michael Nelson, The Boxing Bulletin, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 Michael Nelson takes a look at the the strengths and weaknesses of Joshua Clottey, and assesses why the Ghanaian welterweight poses the toughest challenge for Manny Pacquiao since Juan Manuel Marquez.
While Clottey's unfulfilled potential may have some underrating his ability, the reputation tha Read Full Story >>>DONAIRE ARRIVES IN MANILA ON FRIDAY By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010

WBA sper flyweight interim champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and his wife Rachael are scheduled to arrive in Manila on Friday at 10:30 a.m. via Hong Kong, for a visit.
Donaire who destroyed M Read Full Story >>> SONSONA’S WEIGHT NO PROBLEM By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Feb 2010

The weight of “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona as he prepares for his WBO super bantamweight title fight against Wilfredo Vaquez Jr, son of the illustrious former world champion won’t be a problem as he is Read Full Story >>> Floyd Trying to Talk His Way To Victory Over Pacquiao By Scoop Malinowski, Boxing Insider, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 Floyd Mayweather is not especially intelligent but he understands he can’t beat Manny Pacquiao inside the ring, so he must embark on a smear campaign to try to defeat the Filipino outside the ring – in the arena of public opinion.
Floyd knows his fists and his skills are just not form Read Full Story >>> Gorres' huge hospital bill still unpaid By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 MANILA, Philippines - A bill of $560,000 covering stricken fighter Z Gorres’ hospital expenses remains unsettled but Dr. Ben Calderon, president of the Philippine Medical Association of Nevada, said yesterday the University Medical Center (UMC) in Las Vegas allowed his release from confinement Read Full Story >>> Deadma-ing the hero Z Gorres The Manila Times, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 The Tagalog slang word deadma means “to treat with uncon-cern, disinterest, or with feigned ignorance” or “to act as if something or someone doesn’t exist.” In normal Tagalog the term for this is “patay malisya.” Hence, “dead” (in Tagalog patay) Read Full Story >>> 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 Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.
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 >>>
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