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Athlete of the year: Manny on top of the world
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines - No Filipino athlete has made as much impact on a global scale as seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in the history of sports. Today, he is hailed as the universal No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter – the most exciting warrior on the planet and the only man ever to Read Full Story >>>Manny Pacquiao Headlines 'The Nice List' of 2009
By Bryan Brennan, NESN.com, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
In my last write-up, I vented about all the things that irked me about the sweet science over the past year. Now, I get to list my top five favorite gloved moments of 2009, or -- as I have decided to call it -- the Nice List.
Santa and I definitely have different opinions as to what is "nice": S Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather rejected $10 million drug penalty for Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
I thought I had a semi-bright idea to solve the blood testing contractual impasse which threatens to blow up the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao mega fight which was planned for March 13.
Why not, I thought, take a cue from the over-contractual weight penalty clause that has been used in prio Read Full Story >>> Bad blood? Testing issue scuttles fight
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was expected to provide the toughest test of Manny Pacquiao's career -- only it was supposed to happen in a boxing ring.
The superstars' proposed March 13 showdown at the MGM Grand Garden appears to be off, scrapped by Pacquiao's objection to the Mayweather camp's insistence Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather doesn't need weigh in, he needs way out
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
"For me, no problem. If he(Mayweather) wants to fight, then both of us should fight. But, if he is scared, then he should gather enough courage first before he decides to fight me." – SO SAYETH MANNY PACQUIAO
Funny thing, while the Floyd Mayweather and Pacquiao camps were squabbling publicl Read Full Story >>> Hatton vs Marquez Back on The Table? Return Back On?
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
Once again, there is talk in the British press that Ricky Hatton is going to return to the ring. This time Hatton's home paper, the Manchester Evening News, has reported the comeback plans of the UK star. Hatton has been inactive since a May two-round KO loss to Manny Pacquiao.
The paper is repo Read Full Story >>> Krista Ranillo a no-show in 'Wapakman' premiere night
ABS-CBN News, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines – The cast of fantasy film "Wapakman" on Wednesday showed up at the movie's premiere night, except for controversial actress Krista Ranillo who was conspicously a Read Full Story >>> With $200m at stake, even Jesus would tell Manny Pacquaio to get on with it
guardian.co.uk, Fri, 25 Dec 2009
Of all the stories swirling about Manny Pacquiao's blessed head this Christmas week, the one in the Philippines Inquirer that claims he told 1,500 Filipinos God once appeared to him is by far the strangest.
Anyone familiar with the zeal of Catholicism will understand the deeply religious boxer wi Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO'S WAR WITH MAYWEATHER IN LIMBO
By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
 
Manny Pacquiao, happy and comfortable in his current state of bliss having beaten the elite welterweights is awaiting word if his scheduled fight with Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao chides Mayweather: Excuses, excuses
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao has merely laughed off the drug testing issue being raised by Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s saying that the former pound-for-pound king is just trying to excuse himself from the fight.
“Marami lang siyang dahilan, marami si Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER DEMANDS ARE PURELY OUT OF FEAR
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
Enough already!
Enough of the tenuous statements and allegations being put forward by Team Mayweather and let’s just get on the business of finalizing the details and get on with the damn fight.
Richard Schaefer, Haymon, and that Ellerbe guy should just shut up and do the job they are Read Full Story >>> WBC SAYS MAYOL MUST FIGHT OMAR NINO ON PACQUIAO UNDERCARD
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
The World Boxing Council has informed us that should newly crowned WBC light flyweight champion Rodel Mayol want to fight on the planned Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr undercard or on the next card headlined by Pacquiao, th Read Full Story >>> Do the test, Oscar urges Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
Oscar De La Hoya said on Wednesday that if Manny Pacquiao insists he is clean, he must submit himself to Olympic-style drug testing.
“C’mon. It’s only a little bit of blood. If you have nothing to hide, then do the test,” said De La Hoya in his blog in the on-line edition Read Full Story >>> Timothy Bradley available for fight
MyDesert.com, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
If the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight really is called off, WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley wants to remind both fighters that he's ready and willing.
“Everyone knows it's the big names I want. It's not a secret,” said Bradley, the Cathedral City resident Read Full Story >>> Top 10 Telegraph boxing and MMA stories of 2009
Telegraph.co.uk, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
1. Manny Pacquiao destroys Ricky Hatton in two brutal rounds
There’ll be no more underestimating the power of Pacquiao after this devastating performance against The Hitman in Vegas.
2. Forrest Griffin camp reveal dislocates jaw as Anderson Silva contemplates Lyoto Machida
The sport tha Read Full Story >>> Goodyear Champion of Champions!
ESPNSTAR.com, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
We are proud to bring you the final of The Goodyear Champion of Champions! Who will prevail as Tiger Woods takes on Manny Pacquiao in the remaining days of 2009?
Final Matchup (Match 15): Tiger Woods vs Manny Pacquaio
I Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao dispute unlikely to be settled by deadline
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
NEW YORK -- Negotiations between representatives for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather remained at an impasse on Wednesday night and are unlikely to be resolved before the Thursday deadline.
Both Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who represents Pacquiao, and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer Read Full Story >>> Still hope for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA Today, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer isn't ready to throw in the towel yet on the proposed megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. A day after Bob Arum, chairman of Top Rank, declared that the proposed March 13 welterweight championship bout between the two in Las Vegas is off because of a Read Full Story >>> ARUM BLASTS US ANTI DOPING AGENCY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has blasted the US Anti Doping Agency for demanding that pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao undergo a total of seven random blood tests and twelve urine tests prior to the planned fight against Floyd May Read Full Story >>> Official: Olympic-style drug testing 'most effective program'
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA Today, Thu, 24 Dec 2009
Exactly what is the Olympic-style drug testing that has brought negotiations between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather to a halt?
STILL HOPE: Negotiations continue for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight
Unlike the sole urine tests issued by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Olympic testing i Read Full Story >>>
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