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Drug test procedures being debated
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
The Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather welterweight title mega fight, tentatively scheduled for March 13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is in jeopardy.
According to Golden Boy Promotions, which is representing Mayweather, Pacquiao refused Tuesday to agree to the Olympic-style drug testing procedures Read Full Story >>>Mayweather promoter requests use of MGM Grand for Pacquiao fight
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Although, a squabble over drug testing has apparently put the bout in "jeopardy," according to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s representatives, the boxer's promoter has petitioned the state of Nevada for a permit to stage the megafight against Manny Pacquiao at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, a state of Read Full Story >>> Last chance to have your say in sports poll of decade
The Independent, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Is Federer your hero of the past 10 years? Is Briatore your ultimate villain? Thousands of readers have voted in our online ballot – and with one day left for you to join in, Matt Fearon rounds up the standings so far
Hero of the Decade
With more votes cast than in any other category, it Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Mayweather fight in jeopardy
By Associated Press, Google News, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
LAS VEGAS — The megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been thrown into jeopardy.
Mayweather's camp is demanding the fighters submit to Olympic-type drug testing in the weeks leading up to the bout. Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather's manager, says the fight will not go on Read Full Story >>> BREAKING NEWS: MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO IN JEOPARDY AS PACQUIAO REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH UNITED STATES ANTI DOPING DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 22, 2009) . . . The mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is now in jeopardy after Golden Boy Promotions, on behalf of Mayweather Promotions, learned today that Manny Pacquiao is refusing to comply with Olympic style drug testing as outlined and mandated by Read Full Story >>> "TRIPLE THUNDER"
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
12/22/09, Las Vegas, Nevada -- (L-R) Fernando Montiel, Mexico, Nonito Donaire, Philippines and Eric Morel, Puerto Rico pose during a press conference Tuesday to announce their upcoming world championship fights on a spe Read Full Story >>> ?GOLDEN? BUT WE CAN STILL DO BETTER
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
?Are we living in the golden age of Philippine boxing?? This question has frequently popped up not just due to the continuing epic career of Manny Pacquiao but also because of the sudden increase in the number of world title holders for the past Read Full Story >>> Gabuco inviting Pinays to take up boxing
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
For boxing gold medalist Josie Gabuco, she hopes that her victory in the recently-ended Laos 25th Southeast Asian Games could inspire other Filipinas and their counterparts in other countries to take up the sport.
The 22-year-old 46-kilogram Puerto Princesa fighter ruled the women?s pinweight di Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum goes back to his roots with Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
On February 13th an interesting world championship doubleheader will take place at the Las Vegas Hilton when Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire defends his WBA interim super bantamweight title against power punching Gerson Guerrero, with WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel defend Read Full Story >>> Pacman demands $10M penalty per pound
By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
For fear of being outsmarted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, by way of his lawyer Franklin Gacal, said in a text message late Tuesday night in the Philippines that the Filipino fighter will be “demanding a penalty of $10 million per pound or a fraction thereof over and above 147 lbs d Read Full Story >>> Pac/May - Psychological Warfare - 10 Million Dollar Penalty For Weight?
By Avi "Shoefly" Korine, SportingNews.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Fightnews is reporting that Manny Pacquiao wants a ten million dollar penalty per pound over the 147 pound welterweight limit for his March 13 fight with Floyd Mayweather. While the penalty would apply to either fighter who missed weight it would clearly be an attempt to ensure that Mayweather doesn Read Full Story >>> Unbeaten Pinoys emerge in world boxing
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines - There are six undefeated Filipino rated contenders on the verge of becoming world boxing champions and following in the footsteps of ring icon Manny Pacquiao.
The latest to emerge from the woodwork is Ormoc’s Johnriel Casimero, a 19-year-old slugger who knocked out Col Read Full Story >>> 2000s: Top 20 Male Athletes
Sports Illustrated, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Our top 20 lists of the best male and female athletes of the decade were a team effort. We asked a group of writers and editors at SI.com to consider on-the-field achievements and come up with the best of the best. Each vo Read Full Story >>> A dream for The Dream
By Mike T. Limpag, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
IT’S JUST two days to go before Christmas, so better whip out your list.
Check it twice, mind you.
I was thinking of coming out with yet another whacky Christmas wish list for this season when I realized I really have only one wish this Christmas.
Sure I got a lot, but those are for & Read Full Story >>> CHINA’S WBC FEMALE CHAMPION WANTS CHRISTY MARTIN OR LAILA ALI
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
China's WBC female world champion Wang Ya Nan who successfully defended her title against world No. 2 ranked Charity Mukumi of Kenya with a ten round unanimous decision, wants a fight against Christy Martin or Leila Ali.
Wang Read Full Story >>> A wish list of fights to take place in 2010
By Julian Turner, Bangkok Post, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Christmas is almost upon us so I decided to make a wish list of which fights I would love to see next year.
David Haye
It seems as though we are going to be very lucky in 2010 and get the one match that almost everyone wants -- Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather Jnr.
A date in March has been Read Full Story >>> Mailbag: Distractions for Manny?
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao’s ability to block out distractions and focus on his job as a fighter is legendary. Despite the storm that often surrounds him – a former manager once said, “Manny loves the chaos” – he’s going to have a challenge like never before when he fights Fl Read Full Story >>> Boxing year end awards
The Boxing Historian, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Wednesday night’s episode of Rope a Dope Radio will be reviewing the past year and discussing the coveted year end awards. Fighter of the year, Fight of the year, Knockout of the year and Round of the year. Topics which are due to spark off red hot debate so phone in and have your say, all ar Read Full Story >>> Bradley is Desert Stormin' the Jr. Welterweight Division
By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
As noted trainer Freddie Roach looks ahead to Manny Pacquiao’s March 13th showdown versus Floyd Mayweather, he has already made it clear who he’d like to utilize as sparring partners for this upcoming training camp. One is Amir Khan, who has already accepted the assignment. Which is not Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao snubbed by Bradley
By Graeme Bradley, STV, Wed, 23 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao wants only the best sparring partners when he begins preparations for his highly-anticipated showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr on March 13, but the Filipino has been snubbed by possible sparring partner and light-welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.
Pacquiao’s trainer Fredd Read Full Story >>>
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