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Manny makes mark in hoops, too
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines - If you ask seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao what his favorite sport is, it wouldn’t be surprising if he ranked basketball up there with boxing.
Tzvi Twersky, writing in Slam Magazine (Feb. 2010), said Pacquiao is “arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter Read Full Story >>>Pacman at SRP
Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
BOXING champion Manny Pacquiao wants to buy a parcel of land at the South Road Properties (SRP), but Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osme?a is lukewarm about the offer.
Osme?a confirmed yesterday that Pacquiao expressed interest in buying a property at the SRP, but the mayor advised him to enter into a jo Read Full Story >>> Is Mayweather’s Contract Ploys and Newly Requested Olympic Style Drug Tests Valid or a Sign of Weakness, Is it Hagler / Leonard All Over Again?
HotBoxingNews.com, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
The Manny Pacquiao / Floyd “Money” Mayweather upcoming mega fight only in the preliminary stages of negotiations has already hits its full compliment of the usual Mayweather games.
Mayweather has begun his soon to be an arms length list of demands for him to enter the ring with Manny Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao banners Asian Power
By Agence France Press, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
SINGAPORE (AFP) – Asia once again left its mark on the world sporting stage in 2009 as the region prepares for a bumper year of competition in 2010.
Among those making headlines was Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.
A hero at home, he proved this year to be the best pound-for-pound fighter Read Full Story >>> Artest talks Pacquiao-Mayweather
By Elie Seckbach, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Longtime boxing fan Ron Artest blessed FanHouse with his thoughts on the much anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather fight.
As a kid growing up watching my dad anticipate big fights Read Full Story >>> Salud sees more Pacman fights
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is on top of the world, and one of his close friends and advisers, Wakee Salud, doesn’t see him going anywhere else.
“Nasa top na siya (He’s on top),” said the amiable Cebuano matchmaker, who flies to Gen Santos City to join Pacquiao in Read Full Story >>> Pacman up against Mayweather trash-talks
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Sr. is just as good a trash-talker as Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The boxing trainer who claims to be the best out there, once again lashed out at Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach, and boldly predicted that on March 13, 2010, if and when the fight ever Read Full Story >>> Brian’s Boxing Mailbag (Weekend Action, and More Manny Pacquiao Vs Floyd Mayweather)
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Hello fight fans. Over the weekend we saw a variety of notable fights. In a rematch battle between former potential Manny Pacquiao opponents, Paulie Malignaggi earned a decision over Juan Diaz. The second fight was similar to the first, thus Paulie should probably have two wins over Diaz. Paulie set Read Full Story >>> Interview with Armando Muniz - On Pacquiao vs Mayweather Prediction, Ricky Hatton, Erik Morales, Shane Mosley, Israel Vasquez, Robbery and much More
By John Rawling, DogHouseBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
It was little over thirty-four years ago when Armando Muniz was denied his dream of winning a world championship. The scene was the convention center in Acapulco Mexico; Armando was taking on the legendary Jose “Mantequilla” Napoles. He entered the ring a 6-1 underdog. Napoles seemed to Read Full Story >>> 6'8 Vitali Klitschko vs. 7'0 Nicolai Valuev may be best heavyweight fight of 2010
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
The showcase heavyweight fight of 2010 may be current World Boxing Council champ 6'8 Vitali Klitschko vs. former World Boxing Association champ 7'0 Nicolai Valuev set for either April or May.
This will be an oddly interesting fight for a little while anyway, maybe played to the old hit song Monst Read Full Story >>> Win Or Lose, Mayweather Gains A Whole Lot
By Kenneth Ragpala, 8countnews, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Floyd Mayweather is still undefeated after 40 professional fights. Against Manny Pacquiao, there is a chance that Pretty Boy will taste his first defeat. The Filipino slugger has the skills and the speed to beat Mayweather. However, that does not mean Pacquiao already has his victory guaranteed. Aft Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Hatton, Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods: YouTube Stars of '09
By Michael David Smith, Fanhouse, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
They're not quite in Susan Boyle territory, but Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, Usain Bolt and Tiger Woods were the biggest YouTube stars in the sports world in 2009.
YouTube has announced its biggest hits of 2009, and three sports-related terms made the list of the most-searched terms this year:
Read Full Story >>> Mike Plunkett’s Random Musings
By Mike Plunkett, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Every year I get to the point where I reflect on the happenings in boxing and feel compelled to post my musings on the current state of matters pertaining to the sport and those involved in it, both in the ring and behind the curtain. I know that some of you will no doubt see things differently than Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao a natural comedian
By Rome Jorge, The Manila Times, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
It’s December 9, the last day of shooting of superhero movie Wapakman with boxer Manny Pacquiao. Director Topel Lee is uncertain if post-production such as CGI, dubbing and color correction can be finished in time for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
He confessed, “We’re n Read Full Story >>> Pinay fighters deliver three of RP?s 7 gold medals in Day 7
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Filipina boxing sensation Annie Albania showed why she is the defending flyweight champion by stopping Indonesian Indri Sambaimana in the second round to successfully retain her title in the 15th Southeast Asian Games in Vientiane.
The Read Full Story >>> ?IT?S PACQUIAO BY POINTS? - Roach
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Dec 2009
Saying Floyd Mayweather is, in style, far from Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and even Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao?s trainer Freddie Roach expressed confidence that his ward will also dispose of the unbeaten American.
Roach, known to correctly predict the knockout outcomes of at least three prev Read Full Story >>> Marites Bitbit?s Tragic SEA Games Tale
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Dec 2009
When rider Marites Bitbit joined the trip to Laos her target was to win the gold medals in the three events she was entered.
Never mind if she was with a team under a Philcycling group recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and not the faction where she belonged.
??sa lang naman ang lay Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER CAMP RAISES A PROBLEM A DAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Dec 2009
It seems the camp of undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr keeps raising different issues on a daily basis on the planned super fight against pound-for-pound king king Manny Pacquiao set for March 13 at either the $1.2 billion state- Read Full Story >>> 2009 Year-End Awards
FightFanNation.com, Wed, 16 Dec 2009
With the end of the year fast approaching, Mark Ortega, the newest addition to the FightFanNation staff, has put together a list of awards [serious and humorous] for the 2009 boxing year.
Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao, who claimed a lineal title with a two-round destruction of Ricky Hatton Read Full Story >>> Pacman’s popularity opens door for RP delegation
By Fil C. Sionil, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 16 Dec 2009
COPENHAGEN – The popularity of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has reached this Scandinavian country, paving the way for the advanced Philippine delegation, including some media representatives, to breeze through immigration scrutiny.
Although a courtesy lane has been provided for deleg Read Full Story >>>
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