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Arum: I am very disillusioned
By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Promoter Bob Arum feels something strange is about to happen in the negotiations to finally formalize the March 13, 2010 super showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. “I think Richard (Schaefer) has an agenda,” Arum told Manila Bulletin and Fightnews early yesterday afte Read Full Story >>>Mayol perseveres in chasing dream
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Philippine Star, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
CEBU, Philippines - “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Cebuano boxer Rodel Mayol is the best epitome of this timeless maxim by the great Chinese philosopher Confucius.
After he failed four times at a world title shot, Mayol did not wallo Read Full Story >>> Random Boxing Scribes give their take on the early Pacquiao-Mayweather buzz
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Sometimes when you get caught up in something it’s good to take a step back and clear your head.
The ongoing drama regarding the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao bout has been well documented and it has been easy for one to lose themselves in all of the confusion and speculation. Pacquiao-Ma Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Mayweather: Who Wins and Why
By Kenneth Ragpala, 8countnews, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Now that the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is almost a done deal, with all areas ironed out save for the venue (as of press time, the choices have been narrowed to Las Vegas (MGM Grand), Dallas (Cowboys Stadium) and New Orleans (Superdome)), here are some points worth mulling over about who would win an Read Full Story >>> Inspired by Manny
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
RODEL Mayol already fell short in four world title shots but he still kept on going and was finally rewarded when he won the World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight crown last Nov. 21 against Edgar Sosa.
Unlike other boxers who get frustrated and discouraged after a string of failures, Mayol n Read Full Story >>> Roach, Pacquiao to craft new game plan vs Mayweather
ABS-CBN News, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Roach confirms they already signed the contract
MANILA, Philippines – Famed American trainer Freddie Roach admitted that he and Manny Pacquiao would have to make some changes in their training when they prepare for the mega fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
“This is completely op Read Full Story >>> RON FRAZIER: "I KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON...I WOULD BE SURPRISED IF IT'S NOT IN VEGAS"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
"I'm on the inside of the business. I train fighters. I live in Vegas, where Top Rank is and where Golden Boy does a lot of their promotions. I'm on the inside and I get to see these things. I get to see these guys train. I know a lot of the people who put together the contracts, so I know what's go Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao tops Google, Yahoo ‘Most Searched’ lists for 2009
By Neil Ramos, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Google and Yahoo!, the number one and number two most popular search engines today, respectively, have released data a propos the most searched topics and names of 2009 according to local users.
It’s no surprise that boxer Manny Pacquiao still tops both lists.
Pacquiao edged out deceased Read Full Story >>> Jins Rivero, Briones add 2 more gold medals to RP harvest
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Filipino taekwondo jins continued taking the cudgels in the Philippines campaign as Mary Antoinette Rivero and Alex Briones scooped up a gold medal each yesterday, day when world pool champion Efren ?Bata? Reyes and ?kumpadre? Francisco ?Dj Read Full Story >>> Simple, meaningful rites open 25th SEA Games
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Laos? simplicity and meeting its commitment characterized the formal opening rites of the 25th Southeast Asian Games Wednesday night.
Modest yet colorful, well-organized yet warm was the conduct of the ceremonies that welcomed thousa Read Full Story >>> Mayweater vs. Pacquiao: The Only Fight Of Its Kind?
By Oliver Suarez, FightHype.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Although it is not etched in stone yet, the probability of the most anticipated fight since Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad happening is very good, according to recent reports. There have been a number of great figh Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Mayweather bout appears headed for Vegas
By Agence France Press, Google News, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather jnr bout have cancelled a trip to Dallas, an apparent sign that the new Cowboys Stadium won't host the mega-bout next year.
The trip was called off at the last minute on Wednesday because Mayweather's promoter apparently d Read Full Story >>> Bad karma in Texas: They should have made the trip
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Not going to visit the Cowboys Stadium at the last minute might have been in the best interests of Richard Schaefer and Golden Boy Promotions but certainly not its client Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
How can Floyd make more money with fewer seats and less promotion from HBO?
Big mistake Floyd. Oh he Read Full Story >>> Viva Las Vegas? No dice, Dallas. Mayweather-Pacquiao moves on
By Samuel Rossi, Examiner.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
This afternoon, Top Rank's Bob Arum was set to join Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer and HBO's Ross Greenburg in Dallas to tour Cowboys Stadium - a leading contender to host the March 13 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. However, multiple reports indicate that Arum and Schaefer decide Read Full Story >>> Fierce Bidding War for Pac vs. Floyd – Valero vs DeMarco?
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
While information is scant as of this writing, another player has reportedly stepped into the fray in a big way and has expressed serious interest in hosting the possible megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on March 13.
AEG, who is headquartered at the STAPLES Center in Los Read Full Story >>> Insider Notebook: Mayweather-Pacquiao Mania Edition
By Robert Morales, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao, listened carefully. As soon as a reporter finished telling him why Pacquiao figures to be in deep water when he takes on Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, Roach immediately agreed.
"Without a doubt, it's the toughest fight in the world for us, I know that Read Full Story >>> Because No One Demanded it…
By Coyote Duran, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Back when Yours Truly was but a mere pup, Mama and Papa Coyote would ask me every year around the holidays to make a list of the things I wanted for Christmas. It was never easy because, even to this day, I thought asking for gifts was a speck pretentious. If I was good, I figured my good deeds woul Read Full Story >>> SCHAEFER PULLS OUT, ARUM SAYS THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer pulled out of a planned trip with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and HBO Sports Ross Greenburg to Dallas to meet with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to discuss his bid to stage the super Read Full Story >>> Boxing pound-for-pound: December 2009
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
The final numbers for 2009 have been crunched and the boxing pound-for-pound (P4P) rankings for December tabulated. According to the five most credible websites, here is how we end the year:
Number 10. Ivan Calderon. Iron Boy has probably worn out his welcome on the P4P lists. Both of his fights Read Full Story >>> REQUIRE MUCH HEAVIER PENALTY FOR COMING IN OVERWEIGHT
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 10 Dec 2009
What are three million dollars to give away if the purse is 30 million and the projected total earnings much more than that?
Peanuts, if I may say. Particularly if the benefit is a possible advantage in weight at fight n Read Full Story >>>
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