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PACQUIAO: A DIFFERENT KIND OF FIGHTER, AN ALL-TIME GREAT
By Oliver Suarez, FightHype.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
When people talk about being at a memorable event, such as the “Thrilla in Manilla”, they often talk about feeling a sense of euphoria. Most of them can remember every detail that happened during the event. I, for one, couldn’t relate to those feelings until I saw the Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>>50-50 with M'weather fair - Roach
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Their pay-per-view numbers are not too far apart, and a 50-50 deal should be a good one for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Freddie Roach, chief trainer of the Filipino boxing superstar, yesterday said while he doubts if the loudmouthed American really wants to fight Read Full Story >>> WILFREDO VAZQUEZ JR. – MARVIN SONSONA FOR THE VACANT WBO JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE?
By José Manuel Martino, BoxeoMundial, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Last night, Friday November 20th from the “Kissimmee Convention Center” in Kissimmee, Florida Puerto Rican WILFREDO V?ZQUEZ jr. attained a very impressive and important victory as he outgunned the tough Mexican veteran Genardo Garcia to come away with 7th round TKO.
After the bout a Read Full Story >>> Why the Mayweather terms shouldn't matter to Pacquiao
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
A lot of fans are worried about the prospect of negotiations between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather coming to nothing. After all Floyd still seemingly wants more than 50% Read Full Story >>> Mayol tries luck for the 4th time
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
AFTER falling short at becoming a world champion twice this year, Rodel Mayol gets another crack at a world title as he fights Edgar Sosa for the World Boxing Council light flyweight crown today in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico.
Mayol, who has lost in four world title fights, failed to grab the World Read Full Story >>> What's in the bank
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
It was recently reported that Manny Pacquiao’s purse for the Miguel Cotto fight amounted to “only” $7.5 million as registered in the contract submitted to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
Pacquiao’s purse for the Oscar de la Hoya fight was also reported to be $ Read Full Story >>> Team RSR Fight Picks: Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler
RingsideReport.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
This Saturday, November 21st, the much celebrated Super Six tournament continues. This tournament is showcasing the best six super middleweight fights against each other. In this round, WBA Champion Mikkel Kessler from Denmark will play the role of the veteran champ. Kessler, who employs a solid jab Read Full Story >>> The Other One also deserves praise, all right?
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
IT is now time to heap praise on The Other One.
The One, of course, is Manny Pacquiao, now a seven-time world champion in seven different weight divisions.
The Other One is none other than Freddie Roach, the American trainer of The One.
Manny Pacquiao could not have reached the apex of his Read Full Story >>> Respecting Miguel Cotto
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
STILL ON the subject of the Cotto-Pacquiao bout, Last Rounder Joel Echavez shot me a very lengthy e-mail pointing out that while our “Pambansang Kamao” was his usual sensational self, Cotto should also be given credit for putting up a hell of a fight and for displaying true sportsmanship Read Full Story >>> Who Really is Manny Pacquiao to Mainstream Filipinos
By Unofre Pili, Sportales, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Upon arrival at the Centennial International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila Friday morning, Manny Pacquiao and his entourage were met by hundreds of adoring Filipinos eager to beam at least a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at their conquering hero. Pacquiao is fresh from having written an unpreceden Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather cannot possibly win fight against Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
"You need a Day of the Jackal type, motherlucker, basically to do some spit like that." --Another classic line from 'The Wire.'
Before he signs a contract to fight Manny Pacquiao, and a guy who calls himself Money May certainly will do that, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. must do some soul searching.
Read Full Story >>> Northern California Notebook
By Mario Ortega, Jr., 15rounds.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Ward Carries the Torch for Boxing in Oakland
The long and carefully architected road to a crack at a world title ends Saturday for the last U.S. Olympic gold medalist boxer, Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland, California. In the first world title bout the city has played host to since Carlos Read Full Story >>> Sonsona predicts KO in Ontario
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - It won’t be a long night for Mexican challenger Alejandro (Payasito) Hernandez as WBO superflyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona of General Santos City promised a win by knockout within six rounds in their title fight at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Can Read Full Story >>> Calzaghe and Golden Boy Tip Hats Off to Pacman While Yardstick Judah Tips Pacquiao Over Mayweather
By Ariel A. Avenasa, Sportales, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
HBO recently announced that the Pacquiao-Cotto fight generated 1.25 million PPV hits. When this is combined with the result of Mayweather-Marquez in September which also garnered 1.05 million hits, it’s no wonder that HBO Sports is moving heaven and earth to make the Pacquiao-Mayweather superf Read Full Story >>> Manny makes the world go round
By Lounell Correa, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - When you’re the boxing world’s pound-for-pound king, people come to see you play. And, yes, they did come in full force in Las Vegas last weekend to watch Manny Pacquiao become the first and only p Read Full Story >>> Marvin Sonsona drops title on the scales in Ontario
Bad Left Hook, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Filipino wunderkind Marvin Sonsona missed weight this morning in Rama, Ontario, meaning his fight tonight against Alejandro Hernandez will be non-title. Sonsona has vacated the WBO 115-pound title, but the strap will be up for grabs for Hernandez to win.
Sonsona weighed in at 117.6 pounds. At 19, Read Full Story >>> Will Krista rumors spell doom for Pacman's future plans?
By Ricky Calderon, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
“No politics involved,” was the reply of singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid to the question if the fund-raising concert “Pilipino, Kaya Natin ‘To” to be held on December 5 at the Mall of Asia concert grounds has political undertones. The concert, featuring some of the bigge Read Full Story >>> Sonsona loses title belt after weigh-in Saturday
thestar.com (CA), Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Three months ago Marvin Sonsona won the WBO junior bantamweight title in the ring at Casino Rama, but this morning he lost that belt on the scale.
Sonsona, an undefeated 19-year-old from the Philippines, weighed in this morning at 117.6 pounds, 2.6 pounds above the junior bantamweight limit. And Read Full Story >>> BIR: Taxes from Pacquiao to boost '09 collections
By Zen Hernandez, ABS-CBN News, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA - Manny Pacquiao makes millions of dollars every time he laces up his gloves and goes to the ring. After all, he is acknowledged as the world's best pound-for-pound boxer.
His win against Ricky Hatton in May this year earned him over US$25 million, while his latest victory against Miguel C Read Full Story >>> GenSan, Sarangani welcome Pacquiao
ABS-CBN News, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA - After a day’s festivities in Metro Manila for his boxing victory over Miguel Cotto, new World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao flew to his hometown to greet his province mates, who warmly welcomed him.
At the General Santos (GenSan) City Airport, supporters Read Full Story >>>
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