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Unlike Mayweather, Pacquiao Has Stepped Up & Carried the Sport
By Brent Matteo Alderson, FightFanNation.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Thanks to Manny Pacquiao boxing is on the up and up and finally for the first time since Oscar De La Hoya was in the middle of his 147 pound championship reign in the late 1990’s boxing matters again and the sport owes it all to Manny Pacquiao.
Ever since he retired Oscar De La Hoya with an Read Full Story >>>Porter Heads West to Pac-Land and Beyond
By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
When you ask trainer Freddie Roach who gave Manny Pacquiao his best work in sparring leading up to their showdown with Miguel Cotto, his answer came quickly: Shawn Porter. Porter, a jr. middle Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a bigger draw than Pacquiao- the operative word being "WAS"
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
It doesn't require a lot of common sense to understand the trend I am trying to emphasize. Yes, Once upon a time, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was the consensus Pound for Pound king of the sport. Dig the archives, I gave him his due recognition at that point in time. But that was then, this is now.
Even Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao paid cutman Miguel Diaz $50,000
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Under the heading of “nice work if you can get it,” we now file the position of cutman for Manny Pacquiao.
Miguel Diaz, who was fired by Miguel Cotto after the Boricua Banger after he lost to Antonio Margarito, landed on his feet in Pacman’s corner as the stop the bleeding if an Read Full Story >>> Spoof Interview with Floyd Advisor Leonard Ellerbe
By Scoop Malinowski, Boxing Insider, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Leonard Ellerbe, the advisor for Floyd Mayweather, doesn’t tell it like it is because he can’t. It would be bad for business. He has to mislead and deceive in order to preserve Floyd Mayweather’s career which is already in decline. But what if Ellerbe did decide to be candid and re Read Full Story >>> Controversy over Mayol win
By Robert Coster, FightNews.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
“The only way Rodel Mayol could beat me was by intentionally fouling me. He should have been disqualified,” says disconsolate former champion Edgar Sosa who lost his WBC belt on Saturday in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico by a very controversial TKO in the second round to Filipino challenger Ro Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto: "I will continue fighting"
By Glenn Wilson, Examiner.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
The event is over, but not the fighting spirit. Miguel Cotto has let it be known that the loss to Manny Pacquiao may have dampened his spirit, but not his desire to fight on. When asked by HBO's Larry Merchant if he would continue to fight, Miguel responded, "Yeah. I will continue, I will continue f Read Full Story >>> The first rule is to make the weight
By Sev Sarmenta, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
It’s always disappointing whenever a Filipino loses a boxing crown because of weight problems.
Marvin Sonsona lost his WBO junior bantamweight Championship Saturday in Canada even before he climbed the ring because he couldn’t shed 2.6 pounds to make the required weight of 115.
Ont Read Full Story >>> Paul Williams a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Paul Williams' trainer has seemingly thrown his fighter's name into the ring as a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao in the future.
Currently Williams is set to challenge Sergio Gabriel Martinez for the WBC welterweight title, which he is the favorite to win. The fight takes place on December t Read Full Story >>> Brian’s Boxing Mailbag
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Thanks for checking out my boxing mailbag ladies and gents. In this week’s edition I continue discussions regarding the irresistible potential showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, JR.. That fight, which a few years ago looked like a complete mismatch in favor of Mayweather, is Read Full Story >>> Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Who Has the Advantage Outside the Ring?
By Vitali Shaposhnikov, Diamond Boxing, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
This is probably one of a thousand to be written on this over chewed topic. People have discussed this for years, and broke it down every way imaginable. Nonetheless, this is, and will be the main topic until it happens, simply because too much is on the line. Fame as a legendry fighter, history, an Read Full Story >>> Exclusive 8CN interview: Rodel Mayol
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
8CountNews caught up with the NEW WBC Jr Flyweight world champion, Rodel Mayol. The newly crowned champion was still in Mexico at the airport, but took time to do the interview. Mayol defeated now former world champion Edgar Sosa via 2nd round TKO. This victory enables the Philippines to add yet Read Full Story >>> 'PACQUIAOITO' MAYOL GRABS WBC TITLE WITH A SMASHING PERFORMANCE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Tuxla Gutierrez, Ciapas, Mexico:- Rodel Mayol, the “Batang Mandaue” gained not only a title but a new moniker as well (at least from the boxing fans in this town) after winning the WBC Minimum weight title fight via Read Full Story >>> Sonsona and Morales Tested to the Limit at Rumble at Rama X
By Rob Cruz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
Belt or no belt, Marvin Sonsona made his return to Casino Rama as a local hero to many Filipino fans that adored the young phenom. Everywhere he went, he was met by fans asking to take a picture and autograph. The main Read Full Story >>> Tale of two champs: Mayol finally fulfills dream while Sonsona gets a rude awakening
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
As the saying goes, the world is like a wheel; sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down. And that was the case Saturday night as two of the most talented fighters from the Philippines were dealt inimical cards.
The 28-year old veteran pugilist Rodel Mayol (26-4-1) from Mandaue City in Cebu has Read Full Story >>> Pac-Man gobblin’ ’em up
By George Kimball, Boston Herald, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
It’s hard to imagine a more impressive trifecta than the one Manny Pacquiao has pulled off in the past 11 months: making back-to-back-to-back victories over Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto look like a walk in the park. The ease of those wins should not make us forget that many Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather would come out on top against Pacquiao if they fight, says Ricky Hatton
By Billy Sloan, Daily Record (UK), Mon, 23 Nov 2009
FORMER ring king Ricky Hatton has tipped Floyd Mayweather to win a superfight with Manny Pacquiao if they clash in 2010.
But the Hitman, who has fought and lost against both men, claims the undefeated Pretty Boy is about as exciting to watch as paint dry.
Former world welterweight champ Ricky, Read Full Story >>> Goossen: Paul Williams Wants Mayweather/Mosley at 147
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
BoxingScene.com spoke to Dan Goossen about the upcoming Paul Williams versus Sergio Martinez fight, scheduled for December 5 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. See what Goossen had to say about this matchup, the possibility of fighting Pavlik down the road and who they really want Pavlik to fi Read Full Story >>> Pinoy named CNN 'Hero of the Year'
The Philippine Star, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino has received international recognition for his innovative effort in educating poor children.
Efren Pe?aflorida, who started the “Kariton Klassroom” to bring education to poor children, has been named CNN Hero of the Year, the cable news network a Read Full Story >>> Don't call it an 'upset': Ward beats Kessler and grabs WBA Super Middleweight crown
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 23 Nov 2009
2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward defied the odds and defeated Denmark's Mikkel Kessler and snag the WBA Super Middleweight belt in the Super Six World Boxing Classic. The fight was stopped in round 11 due to a cut on Kessler's right eye caused by an accidental head-butt from Ward.
Ward domi Read Full Story >>>
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