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Prophetic trainer says Pacquiao will KO Cotto
By George Willis, New York Post, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
It normally would be chalked up to typical pre-fight hype — a trainer talking big about his boxer and the damage he’s going to inflict against an upcoming opponent. But Freddie Roach has a knack for having his predictions come true.
Earlier this year, Roach said Manny Pacquiao would s Read Full Story >>>History not on Pacquiao’s side?
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
History is not on Manny Pacquiao’s side in the Filipino's quest to win the world welterweight crown on November 14.
This is the belief of Joe Chavez, the cutman for Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, who faces Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Chavez, who had previously worked in Pacquiao& Read Full Story >>> Who the heck is the real champion?
By Allan Tolentino, 8countnews, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
Once upon a time there was only one champion in a given weight division. Once upon a time, there were only 17 weight divisions, which mean there were only 17 world recognized champions at that time. Back in the day when you talk about the middleweight champion of the world, the whole world thinks ab Read Full Story >>> Picking up the pieces
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
ONE-TIME world title challenger Jimrex Jaca is on the comeback trail.
The 26-yearold Jaca was once one of the hottest boxing prospects of the Philippines and also fought Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBO interim featherweight title, losing by ninth-round KO on Nov. 25, 2006.
Since that loss, Jac Read Full Story >>> 'The Philippines got the best enhancement drugs' -Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
Backed-up in a corner bombarded by jabs and haymakers, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was left with nothing but his cheap shot, low blow tactics.
No, I'm not forecasting what would happen if Mayweather does indeed man-up and face someone like Manny Pacquiao or Shane Mosley in the future. I'm talking about Read Full Story >>> Who wins between Manny Pacquiao and Brock Lesnar?
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
Both Manny Pacquiao and Brock Lesnar are arguably the most popular athletes in their respective sports. But, if they went head to head, who would win? Who would get the higher PPV Buys? Who would put on the better fight? Let’s examine these questions and more..
If we take a look at recent n Read Full Story >>> Batman warns Cotto of destruction
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach put on a Batman costume at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles Thursday.
Over at the Fight Factory Gym in Tampa, Florida, Miguel Cotto posed in front of a streamer that showed Manny Pacquiao’s face crossed out as if he were a target for assassination.
Read Full Story >>> Of King and King Kong
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
Title fight
Joseph King Kong Agbeko, of the Bronx by way of Ghana, puts his IBF bantamweight (118 pounds) belt on the line against No. 1 challenger Yonnhy Perez in Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao v Miguel Cotto: superheroes collide
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
Freddie Roach is apparently going as Batman for Halloween, but don't look at Manny Pacquiao to be Robin. The Flash is a more appropriate option. Miguel Cotto would make a good Superman tonight because the only man who ever defeated him had Kryptonite in his gloves. Clark Kent with full sleeves? Okay Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao foe Cotto ends camp, headed to Vegas
GMA News Online, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
Miguel Cotto has again taken one step ahead of Manny Pacquiao as the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion already broke training camp in Tampa, Florida and is now headed towards Las Vegas.
The 28-year old Puerto Rican held the final day of training at his camp Friday and Read Full Story >>> Albania dumps foe in round 1 of Asian Games
Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 01 Nov 2009
MANILA - Annie Albania started off a bit sluggishly but eventually got going in her first outing in the women’s boxing competitions in the 3rd Asian Indoor Games in Bac Ninh province, a suburb 38 kilometers out of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Ranged against a fighter from Kazakhstan, the 25-year-old liv Read Full Story >>> Bat Roach and Pac Boy, plus Halloween photos
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Trick or treat? In the interest of Halloween, we aggregate all of the fan photos with a Halloween theme.
CLICK for Halloween Pacquiao photos
(Related Article: Halloween boxing: Pac S Read Full Story >>> Don King: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Try as they might, the power-brokers that rule the television boxing airwaves in this day and age have been unable to drive Don King completely out of boxing. The primary power-broker is of course HBO, who has displaced nearly every Read Full Story >>> Freddy Roach says: "Manny is Punching Harder Than Ever"
By Jerry Glick, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddy Roach participated in a conference call on Wednesday and both men displayed more confidence in that forty-five minute call, than Muhammad Ali showed in his long career. Manny is the more humble one, but to Roach victory is a foregone conclusion. He will face WBO Read Full Story >>> Rhino's 15 Minutes of Fame 10.31.09: The Debut
By Ryan Bates, 411mania.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Everyone gets 15 minutes of fame. I'm taking mine every week though! As many boxing thoughts as I can cram into fifteen minutes.
Andy Warhol once famously stated that everyone will have fifteen minutes of fame in their lifetime. That's fine. But what if we're not paying attention when we get it! Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto is Too Strong For Pacquiao, Says Chavez
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Joe Chavez, the veteran cutman who worked in the past with Manny Pacquiao, and is now working with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, predicts the Puerto Rican star will be too big and too strong for Manny on November 14. He says Pacquiao is a very talented fighter but not big or strong enough Read Full Story >>> How legit is "Seventh Heaven" for Manny Pacquiao and his fans? (Part One)
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Seven world titles in seven different weight divisions would certainly be the stuff of legends. The current six isn't shabby either. Five is already Hall of Fame Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER TAKES A BEATING ON SATELLITE RADIO
By Suge Green, FightHype.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Earlier today, Floyd Mayweather Jr. got into an impromptu and heated debate about his boxing career with rapper R.A. the Rugged Man during an appearance on satellite radio station Shade 45. An avid follower of boxing, R.A., who recently signed a book deal that will be co-authored by Ring Magazine's Read Full Story >>> Audio: Freddie Roach breaks down Pacquiao vs. Cotto!
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Fight Fans can listen in as ‘Coach’ Freddie Roach breaks down the style match up between his star fighter Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. Freddie discusses why he feels his fighter will score the KO come Nov. 14 and much more!
‘Coach’ Roach: “I am very confident in Read Full Story >>> Roach exposes Cotto's sensitive side
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sat, 31 Oct 2009
Freddie Roach is a master when it comes to mind games. He has been here so many times before and has successfully gotten into opponents' heads like Metal Gear's Solid Snake infiltrating enemy territory. If that doesn't ring a bell, think about computer viruses from visiting all those 'questionable' Read Full Story >>>
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