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RP community in Hawaii fetes ‘true Filipino champ’ Viloria
GMA News Online, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
International Boxing Federation light flyweight titlist Brian Viloria was hailed as a “true Filipino champion" by Filipinos in Hawaii when they feted the “Hawaiian Punch" for successfully defending his crown against Mexican Jesus Iribe.
“Brian’s a true champion, a Filipino Read Full Story >>>From trouble to mass hysteria: How is Pacland doing nowadays?
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
When I penned the article last week titled "Trouble in Pacland: Is Pacquiao poised for an upset?" I didn't expect the snowball effect it's gotten to this point. Add to that fellow Examiner Michael Marley sticking on the Freddie Roach- Michael Koncz saga like white on rice and Brad Cooney sharing gre Read Full Story >>> The FJ Fury 09.03.09: Sonsona's Title Shot is Premature
By FJ Parlan, 411mania.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
In this week's regular edition of The FJ Fury, FJ Parlan examines why Marvin Sonsona's title shot could be disadvantageous to his very young career.
Did Marvin Sonsona's handlers make a wise decision getting him an early world title shot? We'll tell after September 4.
An era of Philippine boxi Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER MEDIA WORKOUT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
Six-Time World Champion Floyd Mayweather speaks with the media on September 2, 2009 while getting his hands wrapped during a media workout in Las Vegas, Nevada in preparation for his September 19, 2009 fight against Five-Time Read Full Story >>> Marvin Sonsona: Comparisons to Pacquiao unfair to young star
By Glenn Wilson, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
other type is the mental pressure that a fighter feels when expectations of him are set too high. That is the type of pressure that Marvin Sonsona may start feeling any day now. Or he may have been dealing with it already.
Sonsona is one of the new faces in boxing. He is poised with good boxing s Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Jr and Golden Boy Promotions dismiss and disrespect the UFC
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
It appears that Mayweather Jr. and Golden Boy Promotions isn’t the least bit concerned about going head to head against the UFC on September 19th. In fact, Mayweather and Golden Boy Promotions dismiss the serious challenge that the UFC presents.
In a conference call to hype the fight between Read Full Story >>> MAYOL: "I'M FEELING STRONG"
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
Los Angeles-based Rodel Mayol is feeling "really strong" a few days before he departs for Puerto Rico to face WBO 108-lb champ Ivan Calderon in a rematch.
The return battle takes place on September 12 at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
"I sparred six rounds today. I'm Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: Gerry’s not over yet
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
IN BETWEEN huddle during the weigh in Wednesday for tonight’s ‘Undefeated’ boxing card, Gerry Pe?alosa’s in-laws said the former two-time boxing champion isn’t hanging up his gloves yet.
“G Read Full Story >>> THE Z IS BACK, BIGGER AND HOPEFULLY BETTER
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
Z Gorres, one of the better known fighters of the ALA Gym in Cebu is back in his old stomping grounds in good ole’ LA. Gorres was spotted training at the famed Wildcard Gym of Freddie Roach in Hollywood.
Gorres has not Read Full Story >>> Opponent for Darchinyan's 2010 match in native Armenia should be a prominent Filipino
By Colin Seymour, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
Whom should we banish to Armenia? Vic Darchinyan will fight in his native country in 2010, promoter Gary Shaw announced Wednesday. But against whom?
No, not Nonito Donaire. We want that fight for the Bay Area. But if Gerry Penalosa were to fight as well against Darchinyan as he did in his game lo Read Full Story >>> Mayweather's Too Professional To Be Taken Down By Turmoil
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
During Floyd Mayweather's conference call with the boxing media this week, a popular topic of discussion centered on the distractions he's had surrounding him this training camp as he's prepared for his 144 catch-weight bout with WBO lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez. The first set back occurred Read Full Story >>> Money Mayweather and his armored truck
By Associated Press, Google News, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn't bring the Rolls, which was probably a smart idea. Even in a town that celebrates the outlandish it tends to attract attention, especially from the police.
Instead, he showed up at the wheel of his own armored truck, with everything inside but bags of Read Full Story >>> Sonsona?s Moment of Truth Nears
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
Once you take away the hype, the photo-ops, and the press releases, boxing is reduced to its bare essentials: two men stripped to the waist, wearing padded leather gloves, throwing punches sharpened to knock their opponen Read Full Story >>> ?CARITA? LOPEZ: CONFIDENT OF RETAINING HIS TITLE OVER MARVIN SONSONA
By José Manuel Martino, BoxeoMundial, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
This Friday, 4th of September from the Rama Casino in Ontario Canada, Jose ?Carita? Lopez of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico will be making the first defense of his WBO Superflyweight title before the up a Read Full Story >>> JETHER OLIVA: Gensan’s New Warrior
By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
GENERAL SANTOS -- It's no wonder they call it the City of the Generals… the city is generally beautiful, peaceful and progressive… General Santos City.
I consider it my second home. It is the birthplace of Read Full Story >>> 'I was cautious of my opponent's dirty tactics': Post Fight Interview with AJ Banal
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
Fresh from his dominating performance against Jose Ange Beranza last Saturday, August 29 at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, I caught up with AJ Banal and his hardworking trainer Edito "Ala" Villamor to get their thoughts regarding their 12 round unanimous decision victory.
Banal and Vi Read Full Story >>> Tough Times For Freddie Roach
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
First and foremost, I feel for my friend Freddie Roach who is currently in Boston attending his brother Joey's funeral. Joey Roach passed away in his sleep at the young age of 47. The trials and tribulations do not stop there though. He still has not heard from his prized champion Manny Pacquiao. Read Full Story >>> Mayweather/Marquez: Ticket Prices Tell The Story
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
With Floyd ?Money? Mayweather, Jr's return to the ring only 17 days away, the true story of his success against Juan Manuel Marquez may well end up being measured in the ticket prices that his comeback bout are garnering.
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, and Mayweather Promotions CEO L Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao to start working on conditioning this week
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
MANILA -- Amid concerns that Manny Pacquiao may have been ?relaxing too much? away from boxing, the pound-for-pound king assured his fans that he still has enough time left for training.
Pacquiao said his title showdown with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto would require him to train for ei Read Full Story >>> Jose Lopez, Marvin Sonsona Promise To Wage War
BoxingScene.com, Thu, 03 Sep 2009
TORONTO, ON ? WBO Junior Bantamweight Champion Jose ?Carita? Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KO?s) and his opponent, budding superstar ?Marvelous? Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KO?s), met for the first time at the final pre-fight press conference in advance of their title clash that tops Rumble at Rama IX, set for Fri Read Full Story >>>
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