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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, a victim of irresponsible journalism
By Simeon Vergara, Maharlikan Times, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
HOLLYWOOD, California -Floyd Mayweather, Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao, as conceived, became a victim of irresponsible journalism, even at its inception, according to many boxing fans whom this writer met Wednesday at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California.
For one thing, just when Top Rank Read Full Story >>>Heavyweight Samuel Peter speaks on the ‘destiny’ of Pacquiao-Mayweather, eyes his own career
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
The five month stretch between October 2008 and March of this year was a terribly frustrating and humbling one for former Heavyweight champion Samuel Peter.
On October 11th, 2008 Peter attempted to defend his WBC championship against comebacking Vitali Klitschko but the ending result was pretty d Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao’s other passion: Basketball
Interbasket.net, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
At 5-6 and 135lbs, Manny Pacquiao isn’t an intimidating figure initially, but the diminuative Filipino may be, pound-for-pound, the toughest boxer on the face of the planet.
Slam Magazine recently interviewed the street-tough fighter about his other passion- basketball. Here’s an exce Read Full Story >>> Mayweather moves, but fight no closer
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
There was movement by the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao camps Saturday in the battle over how to handle drug testing for their tentative March 13 super fight, but the sides remain at a stalemate in an increasingly nasty negotiation that threatens a fight many predict would be the highest g Read Full Story >>> For Pacquiao It's Not The Drug Test, It's Relinquishing Control
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
The on and off again “super fight” between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has turned the boxing world and community upside down more so than it even was just a month ago. It's no secret to anyone who has observed Mayweather and his minions that they've purposely created a contro Read Full Story >>> Mayweathers' Record In Terms of Drug Use and Violence
By Edwin Ladaga, Digital Journal, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
Pacquiao's historic climb in boxing's different divisions has sparked concerns that he's taking prohibited drugs.The Mayweathers have accused Manny of steroid use without evidence and have imprinted to the public the deceptive nature of the Filipino icon.
Ironically, these accusations have its roo Read Full Story >>> Promoter says Mayweather-Pacquiao fight can be salvaged
By Robert Morales, Pasadena News, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
Boxing promoter Bob Arum on Thursday told this newspaper there is one way the proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. can be salvaged.
"Get rid of USADA, bring in one of the agencies that do the NFL and NBA and we'll tell them what kind of testing we want and they will do Read Full Story >>> Fight Lover's Forum 12.26.09: Mayweather is Killing the Fight
By A. Shakoor, 411mania.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
Floyd "Money" Mayweather has killed the potential showdown with Manny Pacquiao in manipulative, repugnant, brilliant fashion. He's a dick.
I can't believe this shit. Things were going so smoothly-maybe too smoothly. One of the biggest fights in boxing history was all set and ready to go for March Read Full Story >>> Season's Beatings: Gold Mine gives HBO, MGM Grand the shaft
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
Season’s Beatings!
Christmas Day, there were no shots fired in the continuing gang war between Team Mayweather and Team Pacquiao and their assorted acolytes.
But now, today, it’s on, as in back on.
In a mad world, in which terrorists are trying to blow up commercial airplanes in Read Full Story >>> Floyd is worried about getting a fair fight? Please…Lose the hypocrisy
By Andy Keen, NowBoxing.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
With all of the talk going on, it is easy to lose a rational perspective on the potential March 13 super fight because of all the bickering about the pre-fight testing for the Mayweather – Pacquiao showdown. Let’s take a minute to look at some of the facts as they were seen in the very Read Full Story >>> Irony will reign if Pacquiao-Malignaggi is made
By Martin Rogers, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
It is the most bizarre of sagas, a spasmodically woven tale of speculation, innuendo, litigation and public feuding, and boxing awaits its outcome with feverish anticipation. The political, legal and tactical wrangling that has overshadowed what is supposed to be 2010’s greatest battle, Floyd Read Full Story >>> Boxing 2009: The Year of the Pacquiao
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
As Boxing 2009 shuts down, this is the appropriate time of the year to give props and electronic accolades to the fighters who made our year; the fights we won’ Read Full Story >>> Looking ahead to 2010
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
It is, at time of writing, in jeopardy, apparently by the Filipino's refusal to submit to blood tests within 30 days of the fight; but we have seen the on-off nature of these big fights before.
This is the fight we have all waited for, and it would be the most lucrative fight ever, generating mo Read Full Story >>> A Plea to Pacquiao and Mayweather
By Brett Mauren, 15rounds.com, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
As a 20 year old boxing writer/publicist I have seen a fight or two in my day, but nothing compared to my boxing elders, and if this week is any indication it looks like it may stay that way.
Upon discussing the sweet science with my older peers it becomes apparent that yesteryear was indeed th Read Full Story >>> Manny camp mulls Foreman title bout
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao would rather go or should rather go for Yuri Foreman and his WBA super-welterweight crown in his next fight.
In fact, even before negotiations for the Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. took off Read Full Story >>> Oscar de la Hoya: Contradictions or Lies, Pick Your Poison
Bad Left Hook, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
I know this was linked in the most recent Mandatory Eight Count post, but since I'm just really getting back into the swing of things, I just saw this, and it's really sticking in my craw.
In Oscar de la Hoya's Ring blog, he recently offered this quote:
If Pacquiao doesn’t want to do thi Read Full Story >>> Which sports enjoyed the greatest following this year?
By Edward Thangarajah, Bangkok Post, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
We are at the end of another big sports year and it will be interesting to know which sports enjoyed top billing during the year.
To me it was boxing which was made most outstanding by that Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao. It's his dynamic fists and religious fervour which made pugilism ou Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's Options
By Kenneth Ragpala, 8countnews, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
With the negotiations of the superfight between 7-division champion and current WBO welterweight titlist Manny Pacquiao and former P4P king Floyd Mayweather Jr. coming to a potential stop, the possibility of this fight not happening is increasing day by day. Admittedly, it is hard for casual and har Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Amit shine as RP five fumbles in Tianjin
By Cedelf Tupas, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
THOSE who frown at the claim that Manny Pacquiao is one of the world’s greatest boxers should simply look back at the year that is soon to pass.
Like he did so many times in the past few years, Pacquiao was Philippine sport’s saving grace and a unifying figure for the country.
The Read Full Story >>> Amateur boxing needs new faces
By Frank Calapre, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 27 Dec 2009
MANILA - From a dismal walk-out marred campaign in the 2007 Thailand Games, the RP boxing team regained its lofty perch by placing second in the recent 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Vientiane, Laos.
The 10-man team brought home five golds, one silver and three bronzes in the 25th edition of the b Read Full Story >>>
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