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Manny Pacquiao, Filipino Superman
By Martin Rogers, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
As Manny Pacquiao squeezed into a bright red padded spandex leotard, complete with a yellow belt and matching goggles, the symbolism was as fitting as the outfit was ridiculous.
Who knows whether Pacquiao fully appreciated the comical nature of the scene, played out on a movie set a few months ag Read Full Story >>>PACQUIAO LOOKS TO REDEFINE HIS LEGACY AGAIN!
By Jason Aniel, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
San Francisco, CA—This Saturday, the biggest fight of 2009 takes place between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. The catch-weight bout set at 145lbs will be for Cotto’s WBO Welterweight title. Pacquiao will be fi Read Full Story >>> TSS Report CardManny Pacquiao
By John Nguyen, The Sweet Science, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
For whatever reason, fight fans have a hard time being objective about Manny Pacquiao.
For the most ardent fans of the Filipino phenom, he’s a demigod. His straight left va Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Admits Catch-Weight Is Crucial To Outcome With Cotto
By Frank Lotierzo, The Sweet Science, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
This past Sunday on GMANews.TV, Manny Pacquiao said he knows exactly what Miguel Cotto is going through trying to get down to weight the week before the fight. Pacquiao went as far as to say that having been in a similar situation himself, the weight reduction is going to play a crucial role in the Read Full Story >>> "BROAD STREET BRAWL": HOPKINS VS. ORNELAS HONORS VETERANS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Philadelphia, PA (November 10, 2009) - As a nation, we honor the men and women of the Armed Services with the observance of Veteran's Day on Wednesday, November 11. The people who defend our freedom embody a fighter' Read Full Story >>> Pacman arrives in Las Vegas: Watch Manny’s “Grand Arrival”
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
FightFan.com brings you breaking news from Las Vegas as pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao has just arrived at the MGM Grand days away from fight night! Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Cotto for the WBO Welterweight Title
By Charles Jay, BetUs.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
BetUS boxing betting odds:
WBO Welterweight Title (12 rds. - 147 lbs.)
November 14 -- Las Vegas
MANNY PACQUIAO -300
MIGUEL ANGEL COTTO +200
Under 9.5 Rounds -145
Over 9.5 Rounds +115
Despite the fact that Manny Pacquiao (-300 to win in the BetUS boxing betting odds) is the fighte Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter speaks about Manny Pacquiao & Miguel Cotto
By Nick Powers, The Mushroom Mag, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Speaking with “On The Ropes” Boxing Radio this past Monday, rising Junior Middleweight prospect “Showtime” Shawn Porter was anything but shy in giving his opinion as to the outcome of this weekend’s “Firepower” match-up that pits the world’s number one Read Full Story >>> Foreman tips Cotto to beat Pacquiao on points
CNN.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman has tipped Miguel Cotto "to pull out a decision" in his title bout with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Foreman is backing the Puerto Rican to retain his WBO welterweight crown against the boxer labeled by many as the best pound-for- Read Full Story >>> Studying to Be a Rabbi, Fighting to Be a Champion
By Geoffrey Gray, The New York Times, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Yuri Foreman stepped up to the top bench of the banya to embrace the soothing power of the heat. The beads of sweat bubbled and greased his skin. He shuttered his eyes and felt the problem immediately. The sauna was too hot.
“O.K.,” he said, getting down. “Let’s start slow Read Full Story >>> One More Round With Mark Lyons: Dawson, Haye & Pacquiao/Cotto
By Ray Kasprowicz, The Boxing Bulletin, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Another dominant, yet criticized performance from Chad Dawson (pictured right) and a farce of a PPV card on Friday night. There is a new alphabet title holder at Heavyweight and everyone is ready for the big one this weekend.
My Take on Last Weekend's Fights...
-- Chad Dawson may well be the b Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao a 3-to-1 favorite in Las Vegas to beat Cotto
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS—As Team Pacquiao drove into this brightly lit vice city on Monday night, the odds continued to climb in favor of the Filipino ring icon in his historic fight against Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand.
Betting lines at sports houses have Manny Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Cotto: Who the pro's are picking
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
With the biggest fight of the year less than a week away, the prfessionals have been making their picks for the winner. Not surprisingly the results are unanimously in favour of Manny Pacquiao, but the role of underdog seems to suit Miguel Cotto just fine.
Personally I think the fight will depend Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach and the Wild Card Crew Ready for Cotto
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
LOS ANGELES – You wouldn't have known it by the looks on the faces of Freddie Roach and the various people that make the Wild Card Gym operate – but there is going to be a big fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Roach was calm, cool and relaxed on Monday morning as his gym hummed wi Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO’S OTHER ‘FATHER’ SAYS COTTO WILL FALL IN 6TH ROUND
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The man who once adopted Manny Paquiao as a skinny “stow away” amateur boxer said he saw the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown fall from the head of champion Miguel Angel Read Full Story >>> Talkin’ Boxing with Harold Lederman
By Scoop Malinowski, Boxing Insider, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Everybody’s favorite judge and HBO’s unofficial scorekeeper Harold Lederman took time out to talk some sweet science. Read on to learn Harold’s thoughts on this weekend, why he believes Floyd will do the right thing and fight the winner, why he likes Paul Williams and Tavoris Cloud Read Full Story >>> Does Freddie Roach have the perfect strategy for Cotto?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Freddie Roach has apparently been watching tapes of Miguel Cotto every day of the Manny Pacquiao training camp, and says he has cooked up the perfect strategy for beating the Puerta Rican.
The final preperations are in place and for Pacquiao at least, things seem to be going off without a hitch. Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao hits Vegas as heavy favorite
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – The numbers that are reflected in the giant electronic billboard of Mandalay Bay’s betting station suggest a one-sided contest this coming Saturday.
Now it’s even harder to think that Manny Pacquiao is facing Miguel Cotto, the WBO welterweight champion who is suppose Read Full Story >>> Manny will be bigger, stronger for Cotto
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - No matter how much Miguel Cotto weighs, conditioning coach Alex Ariza said the other day Manny Pacquiao will be bigger and stronger than he ever was in his bid to become the first fighter in history to win seven world titles in seven different divisions.
Pacquiao will shoot Read Full Story >>> Promoter Bob Arum should take a bow now, even before Saturday night
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Manny Pacquiao had won a few world titles before Bob Arum got a hold of him. Arum didn't train him how to fight. But he certainly took a piece of promotional coal and turned it into a diamond for the world to pay to see Saturday night.
There are plenty of champions that the average promoter could Read Full Story >>>
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