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Pacquiao to Congress? Mayweather vs. the Other Hatton?
By Avi "Shoefly" Korine, SportingNews.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
There seemed to be indications last week that the much anticipated Pacquiao/Mayweather super fight might be made without nearly as much sturm and drang as feared.
Not anymore. First we had reports of Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, expressing his doubts that the fight would happen next:
"M Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao: imposing his will on boxing
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Big things come in small packages. He got his start in boxing at 105lbs and has since risen through the divisions one by one, leaving a path of destruction in the process. Pacquiao is imposing his will on the entire boxing world. His greatness can't be denied, his speed and his power and now his Read Full Story >>> Stories of the decade
By Martin Rogers, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Yahoo! Sports' decade in review takes to the ring for a series of boxing-related top-fives. Last up is the top five stories of the 2000s. Whatever your opinion on the issues which engulfed the sport, these are the storylines that generated the greatest controversy and speculation over the past decad Read Full Story >>> Bigger, more important awards out there than the SI Award - which is overrated
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao Fans: Don't lose any sleep over the Pacman not winning the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year Award which today went to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
This is a self-serving award similar to the Associated Press award and other similar awards.
What I mean is that Sp Read Full Story >>> Reno Oddsmakers let public decide on proper Pacquiao-Mayweather betting line
By John Chavez, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Several weeks back there were numerous reports about Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao opening up as a slight betting favorite over Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their proposed superfight. Following that "report", substantial five-figure bets were promptly placed on Mayweather adding to the intrigue of the story.
Read Full Story >>> Williams Just Glad to be Facing Somebody
By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
After being held hostage by the staph infection in Kelly Pavlik’s left hand, Paul Williams faces Sergio Martinez this weekend at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey as the headliner on HBO. Williams, who is perhaps the most avoided man in boxing, is just relieved to be facing anyon Read Full Story >>> Roach and Pacquiao a boxing duo for the history books
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
What a ride it's been for two different men from two different parts of the world. The kid from General Santos City, Philippines and the kid from Dedham, Massachussetts would meet, and together they would rise from boxing names to international boxing stars. When Manny Pacquiao first walked into t Read Full Story >>> Pacman could fight Foreman - Roach
Google News, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao may fight Yuri Foreman before taking on Floyd Mayweather Jr, trainer Freddie Roach has revealed.
A super-fight appears to be on the cards next year between Pacquiao, the world's best pound-for-pound boxer, and Mayweather, the undefeated American who recently returned to the ring fr Read Full Story >>> Florante: "Manny Pacquiao will only destroy himself in politics"
By Granville Ampong, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Brief notes - I had a wonderful night last Saturday sharing thoughts with one of the most admired singers-songwriters of the Philippines. As soon as the attendees of the concert left the venue after buying his CDs and havi Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather knows Manny Pacquiao leaves foes hurting for certain
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Waiting for Godot is one thing. Waiting for Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. is quite another.
Which reminds me that, as Larry Holmes often said (about 14 times each day), you can’t cook with cold grease.
I mention this to say that the Mayweather crew will have badly misjudged the mood and tempe Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao promises Mayweather pain: "There will be some lingering ill-feelings"
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
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As the saying goes, a dog that is ready to bite doesn't do a lot of barking. And as short as the four words he uttered to officially confirm his Read Full Story >>> Derek Jeter is Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year
By Josh Alper, NBCNewYork.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
They called Derek Jeter "Mr. November" for a home run he hit in the 2001 World Series, but he's truly earned the title in 2009. He won his fifth World Series ring with a strong performance against the Phillies, took a Caribbean vacation with his lovely girlfriend Minka Kelly and wrapped it all up by Read Full Story >>> A tale of two fighters
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
MAYOL was given a deduction for the headbutt which was ruled as unintentional. A few seconds later, the fight continued with Sosa visibly bothered by the clash of heads.
Nonetheless he proceeded to fight well and gallantly defend against the charging Mayol. But the latter would not be denied. App Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao prefers basketball to boxing, says Roach
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Roach admits Manny P prefers basketball to boxing – and it terrifies the trainer…
Revelation from trainer Freddie Roach about fighter-turning-politician Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao might be spoken about at present as one of the greatest boxers ever, yet Roach revealed to me: “Deep Read Full Story >>> KHAN REFUSES TO LOOK BEYOND SALITA
By Phil Medlicott, Sportinglife.com (UK), Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Amir Khan insists he is focused on the job in hand ahead of his WBA light-welterweight title defence against Dmitriy Salita.
Speculation has been rife since Khan won the belt from Andreas Kotelnik in July, with Juan Manuel Marquez, Ricky Hatton and even Manny Pacquiao touted as potential future o Read Full Story >>> Genius not required to make Mayweather-Pacquaio deal
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Let’s go green, let’s save some poor, innocent trees from being turned into wasted newsprint. Let’s save some bandwith online while we’re at it.
Please, I beg of you, no more stories about the brilliance that it will take for Bob Arum and Richard Schaefer to get the Floyd Read Full Story >>> Can Andre Berto upset the plans of the Welterweight division?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Undefeated WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto faces off with Shane Mosley in a little over a months time and odds makers have him pegged as a heavy underdog.
The problem Berto has so far isn't a lack of talent or ability, but more the fact that he has yet to face another elite of the division. Read Full Story >>> Promoters Must Disclose Fight Negotiation to Media to Create Hype
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
The self-imposed media gag order by promoters of the proposed Pacquiao-Mayweather match is taking its toll on the popularity of what appears to be next year's biggest boxing event.
Sportswriters and and bloggers are slowing down, relaxing and soon they may altogether stop hitting their keyboards f Read Full Story >>> Hopkins shows boxing still matters, despite tragedies
By Bernard Fernandez, philly.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
Mark Twain once observed that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.
The same might be said of boxing in 2009, which is enjoying a notable rebirth after years of decline or, at the very least, stagnancy.
Ageless wonder Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins' first ring appearance in his Read Full Story >>> Paul Williams ready for bout with Sergio Martinez Saturday night on HBO
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 01 Dec 2009
From welterweight to limits only he may know, Paul Williams is willing to fight anyone inside a boxing ring.
Six days before his December 5th showdown with Argentina's Sergio Martinez, "The Punished" took some time to visit with The Boxing Truth Radio and answer a handful of calls from loyal fan Read Full Story >>>
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