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Borges Take On Pacman/Mayweather Debacle
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
First understand this – there is no high ground here in this argument over blood tests and performance enhancing drugs. Some ground is lower than others but there is no one standing for purity or righteousness or even for the good of boxing. This is an argument about one of two things or maybe Read Full Story >>>Mayweather-Pacquiao: Why it has to happen
The Star (CA), Wed, 30 Dec 2009
Rather, why Pacquiao needs to smarten up and let it happen.
When word first surfaced in early December that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao planned to meet in March for all the pound-for-pound marbles, boxing purists rejoiced, casual sports fans paid attention, and this blog's comment section Read Full Story >>> Banner year for Pacquiao, Pascal
By Chris Iorfida, CBCNews, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
It is time for the third annual CBCSports.ca boxing awards. Be sure to comment, praise, slam or add your own picks for memorable boxers and events during 2009.
FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
1. Manny Pacquiao
2. Timothy Bradley
3. Vitali Klitschko
4. Jean Pascal
Who else can it be? Manny Pacquiao d Read Full Story >>> Manny adored only inside the ring?
By Beth Celis, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
BEFORE THE MANILA FILM FESTIVAL Film Festival entries were shown in 800 cinemas nationwide, I was already sure “Wapakman” would be a big box office hit.
And why not?
To start with, leading man Manny Pacquiao is the idol of the entire Filipino nation.
Second, I figured that movie Read Full Story >>> Pushing Mayweather-Pacquiao back until fall an option
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
It may seem that the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight could not get any hotter than it is today but octogenarian Bob Arum takes the long view.
If the random blood testing issue is a dealbreaker in conversations between the parties today, then the March 13 date at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Strikes Back
By Rick Brown, The Ledger, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
The saga between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., that is becoming known as boxing’s own version of “Steroidgate”, took another turn on Tuesday.
Pacquiao in a statement said he has proof the Mayweather camp has unfairly accused him of using performing enhancing drugs and Read Full Story >>> KEVIN KELLEY: "PACQUIAO'S RETIRING MORE MEN THAN SOCIAL SECURITY"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
FightHype.com caught up with former featherweight champion Kevin Kelley to get his thoughts on the megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. "The stuff he's doing is historically impossible and he's doing it; it's incredible. Pacquiao's retiring more men than social security right n Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Steroid Squabble Giving Boxing Another Black Eye
Associated Content, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
This is the fight that boxing needs. This is the fight that boxing wants. This is the fight that the people want. Yet, the fight that needs to happen may not because of a disagreement between the two camps over, of all things, drug testing.
Let's face facts; boxing isn't the sport it used to be. Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao-Yuri Foreman is Still in Play For March
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
Multiple sources who are close to the negotiations have advised BoxingScene.com that undefeated WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman is still a strong candidate to replace Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the opponent for Manny Pacquiao on March 13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Top Rank represents Read Full Story >>> MIGUEL COTTO: "I AM COMPLETELY SHOCKED BY THE RESPONSE FROM MANNY"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
"I am completely shocked by the response from Manny on this matter. He has always been an excellent athlete and a gentleman. Why is it that he's requesting restrictions or conditions to the tests? It is the perfect opportunity for him to dispel all the rumors around himself and the use of steroids. Read Full Story >>> Jacobs is Prospect of the Year
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
Just by virtue of the neighborhood he comes from, it's understandable why some consider middleweight Daniel Jacobs a prospect.
After all, the 22-year-old is from Brownsville, the tough Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood that has produced several top fighters, including former heavyweight champions Mi Read Full Story >>> HBO, MGM may have to choose Pacquiao OR Mayweather
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Wed, 30 Dec 2009
HBO PPV and the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino wanted Mayweather versus Pacquiao on March 13.
Now the prime cable network and the corporate owner of 20 casinos might have to choose between Floyd and Manny.
Team Mayweather, in a burst of either honesty or stupidity, admitted to hometown newspaper Read Full Story >>> SONSONA VS VAZQUEZ FEB. 27 FOR WBO CROWN IN PUERTO RICO
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Another Philippines versus Puerto Rico showdown is set to take place when undefeated Filipino fighter Marvin "Marvelous" Sonsona goes up against unbeaten Puerto Rican Wilfredo Vazquez Jr for the vacant WBO superbantam title on Febru Read Full Story >>> DOCTOR FLYING TO GENSAN TO TEST PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao will remain with his family in his hometown of General Santos City on Wednesday in the Philippines to celebrate the birthday of his eldest daughter Mary Divine Grace and will not come to Manila to undergo a urinalysis as directed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission chairwoman Pat Read Full Story >>> Mayweather, Pacquiao camps see red, but lure of green means fight will happen
By Joe Maxse, Cleveland.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Boxing is a blood sport, but the impasse holding up the megamatch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. borders on laughable.
While the Mayweather camp has come up with a set of demands for random blood testing before the bout, Pacquiao's side has countered with its own list of agreeabl Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: Floyd is scared
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
In between rounds of pool, Manny Pacquiao kept on telling just about anyone who bothered to ask him about the status of Floyd Mayweather the same thing all over again.
“Mayweather is scared (to fight me),” said Pacquiao, according to his lawyer Franklin Gacal yesterday.
Since retur Read Full Story >>> Mayweather keen on Magic?
SkySports.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Matthew Hatton could be in line to fight Floyd Mayweather as doubts continue about the American's planned showdown with Manny Pacquiao.
Pretty Boy had been set to fight Pac-Man on March 13 but negotiations have hit a stumbling block due to a row over blood testing.
The disagreement has led to Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WILL ABIDE BY NEVADA DEMAND FOR URINE TEST
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao who is spending time with his family in his hometown of General Santos City and playing basketball to stay in shape, will fly to Manila tomorrow (Wednesday Philippine time) to comply with a directive from Read Full Story >>> GORRES MAKING A REMARKABLE RECOVERY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
Z “The Dream” Gorres who continues to demonstrate the fighting heart he showed in the ring, is well on the road to recovery following a tragic brain injury that necessitated surgery after his superb ten round decis Read Full Story >>> ROY JONES JR SIDES WITH PACQUIAO: "I WOULDN'T TAKE ANY EXTRA TESTS!"
By G. Leon, BoxingTalk.com, Tue, 29 Dec 2009
GL: Are you aware of the ongoing crisis surrounding the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight? "Most definitely." GL: Do you have an opinion on it? "You could see Pacquiao's side, why should he change for Floyd? A fight don't start in the ring, Read Full Story >>>
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