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Pacquiao’s next fight may be in political arena
The Malaysian Insider, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
MANILA, Nov 20 — Seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returned to a hero’s welcome in the Philippines today, with his next fight likely to be in the political ring as he prepares to run for Congress in next May’s elections.
Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound- Read Full Story >>>Big fight headed for a New Frontier?
By Ron Kantowski, Las Vegas Sun, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
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If Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather take the money and don't run to Yankee Stadium or somewhere similar, they could contest one of the biggest boxing matches in years at a temporary 30,000-seat stadium on which the New Frontier sat before it was imploded in 2007. Supposedly, hotel mogul St Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao returns a hero in Manila, gears for new fight
Yahoo! News, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
MANILA (Reuters) – Seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returned to a hero's welcome in the Philippines on Friday, with his next fight likely to be in the political ring as he prepares to run for Congress in next May's elections.
Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound-for-po Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Fires Back: Tells Mayweather To Step Up
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao arrived back home to Manila, Philippines on Thursday [Friday in Manila], receiving a hero's welcome from thousands of fans who lined the streets to celebrate last Saturday's victory over Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. Ad few days ago, Floyd Mayweather Jr. baited Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter Interview: On Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, His Fight on Saturday and Much More!
By Ken Hissner, DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Shawn “Showtime” Porter is a perfect example why the USA Olympic teams do not do well. Not once, but twice I watched him get the better of current unbeaten professional Danny Jacobs. Porter got the decision in the US Championships, but lost to Jacobs in the Olympic trials. He got wins ov Read Full Story >>> Roach: Sign the contract, Floyd!
By Joseph Pimentel, ABS-CBN News, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
It has only been four days since the biggest fight of the year “Firepower” took place between seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
But Floyd Mayweather, Jr., the fighter everyone is clamoring for to be Pacquiao’s next opponent, has already thro Read Full Story >>> Record-wary Mayweather may duck Pacquiao: Arum
By Larry Fine, Reuters, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's desire to take on Floyd Mayweather may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the Filipino, promoter Bob Arum said on Thursday.
As Pacquiao returned to a hero's welcome in Manila on Friday following his impress Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather need each other
Times Live, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Would anybody argue with the assertion that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather jnr are the two best pound-for-pound boxers on the planet right now?
You can add further spice to that by making Manny Pacquiao the world’s best active offensive fighter, and Mayweather the best active defensive Read Full Story >>> What vacation? Beehive of activities in store for Pacquiao
By Olmin Leyba, GMA News Online, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
When seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao said he’s taking a vacation after beating Miguel Cotto via technical knockout, that doesn’t mean the Pacman will be merely whiling away time during the next couple of months until his next fight.
Knowing the "Energizer Bunny" that he is, the Read Full Story >>> A boxing star now reigns in our hearts
By Mwangi Ngamate, Caymannetnews.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Saturday Cayman’s Filipino community stamped their presence by visiting the pubs and cheering Manny Pacquiao the now reigning heroic celebrity in their country.
The bout had Americans, and others cheering Miguel Cotto just as he had support from his home ground advantage as they fought. Thi Read Full Story >>> Negotiations close to beginning for potential Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight
By Dave Skretta, TheSpec.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
NEW YORK — Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao.
A fight too big not to happen.
Bob Arum of Pacquiao promoter Top Rank said Thursday he’s ready to negotiate a showdown between the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, even suggesting potential locations and acknowledging Read Full Story >>> The legend is home
The Philippine Star, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – The city's notorious traffic came to a halt and thousands lined streets and bridges Friday to cheer their hero Manny Pacquiao, who returned home pondering his next moves — facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. and seeking a congressional seat.
Fresh from stopping welt Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao and Mayweather need to make it 50-50 for a fair share at some history they couldn’t buy
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are lucky.
There have been many great fighters, but few are ever fortunate enough to find themselves in the right time and place for the chance at a defining fight that won’t be forgotten or consigned to the trash bin of what could’ve been or sh Read Full Story >>> Video of Pacquiao confirming interest in Mayweather
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Just tonight, Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s lead advisor told The Times the unbeaten fighter will move past his bitter relationship with the chairman of Manny Pacquiao's Top Rank promotional company, Bob Arum, to allow for negotiations to proceed for a possible super-fight capable of becoming the most lucr Read Full Story >>> Rock star welcome at home for boxing king Pacquiao
By Agence France Press, MSN Sports, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
The Philippines rolled out the red carpet in a rock star reception Friday for pound-for-pound king and newly crowned World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.
The Philippines rolled out the red carpet in a rock star reception Friday for pound-for-pound king and newly crowned W Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao parade draws cheers, stalls traffic
By Marjorie Gorospe, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 3) Traffic on the streets of Metro Manila ground to a halt as the victory parade of Manny Pacquiao made its way through the metropolis on Friday.
Despite the scorching heat, thousands of Pacquiao's eager followers filled the streets to show their adulation for Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao will beat Floyd Mayweather easily – poll
Times Live, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Manny Pacquiao will easily beat Floyd Mayweather jnr when – or if – they fight.
At least that’s what this poll shows (see below). Exactly 80% of respondents are tipping Pacman to beat Pretty Boy, with 64% even predicting the Filipino superstar to win inside the distance.
Only Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. will negotiate Manny Pacquiao fight with Top Rank
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr., taking an important step to help create an anticipated super-fight against Manny Pacquiao next year, will open dialogue with Top Rank promotions, Mayweather's manager told The Times on Thursday night.
"Team Mayweather/Mayweather Promotions have been discussing our options a Read Full Story >>> THREE AGES OF PACQUIAO
By Anson Wainwright, 15rounds.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Throughout his storied career Manny Pacquiao has undertaken three metamorphosis’s. We’ve have broken down Pacquiao’s career into 3 stages the first one was when he was fighting Read Full Story >>> Rock star welcome at home for boxing king Pacquiao
By Cecil Morella, Agence France Press, Fri, 20 Nov 2009
MANILA — The Philippines rolled out the red carpet in a rock star reception Friday for pound-for-pound king and newly crowned World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.
High-ranking officials and fans flocked to Manila's international airport as the 30-year-old Pacquiao Read Full Story >>>
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