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Pacquiao showing true form
By Roderick Osis, Sun.Star Baguio, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
DESPITE the heavy rains battering Baguio City and the rest of northern Luzon, Manny Pacquiao is showing signs of his true form in disposing legendary boxers in the like of Oscar dela Hoya and Eric Morales.
Loose, relaxed and focused, Pacquiao heated up the closed-door sparring session held on a Read Full Story >>>Sonsona preps for 1st defense
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
WORLD Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona will have his first title defense against former world championship challenger Alejandro Hernandez on Nov. 21 at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.
“It is final, Sonsona’s first title defense will be against Hern Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao in ESPN's Body Issue
By Dave "Large" Larzelere, SportingNews.com, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
Here's Manny's shot from ESPN Magazine's "The Body" issue, which I have to say is one of the more lame, bogus conceits for soft porn I've seen in a long time. It doesn't exactly deliver either. Mo Read Full Story >>> It's time for Pacquiao and Arum to speak up about this feud! (Part One)
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
I'm sure worldwide readers and media alike are just exhausted over all this nonsense about adviser Michael Koncz and trainer Freddie Roach battling behind the scenes.
It's time for Manny himself to step up to the plate; or belly up to the bar, or do whatever he does because he needs to end this. Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao drops F bombs, Koncz 'deports' Roach sidekick
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
As part of his continuing effort to make himself Manny Pacquiao’s sheriff, Michael Koncz sent Coach Freddie Roach sidekick Rob Peters packing.
“Rob, who handles security and parking for Freddie at the Wild Card Gym and is one of his Boston Irish pals, came out here on his own dime or Read Full Story >>> LOU DIBELLA: "DON'T DISRESPECT MY BOY COTTO"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
"I think Floyd is such a star right now that there are a lot of guys that I wouldn't mind seeing him fight. He doesn't have to fight Pacquiao. And let me tell you something, don't disrespect my boy Cotto. Cotto is a strong fighter. I love Manny and I have great respect for Manny, but anybody that be Read Full Story >>> 'Pacquiao more influential than Kobe, LeBron and Tiger'
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
MANILA - Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has entered another list that ranks powerhouse celebrities, further cementing his status as a global sports icon.
But this time, Pacquiao ranked higher than the likes of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Tiger Woods in the 2009 AskMen.com Top 49 Most Read Full Story >>> Interview with Israel Vasquez
Iron Boxing, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
IB: Hello Mr. Vasquez, how are you feeling abour your return to the ring?
IV: I'm feeling very good, thanks.
IB: What do you expect from your performance this Saturday against Angel Prioto?
IV: I'm not looking past him, I'm very focused on this fight, training hard and trying to make all Read Full Story >>> PAUL WILLIAMS: "I PLAN ON KNOCKING HIM OUT"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
"I plan on knocking him out...They don't ever want to give me my props. And I'm glad they hyping it up like that because when I blow him out the water, what are they going to say then. When I take his big shots, what they going to say then? I'm going to make them eat them words and I love to make pe Read Full Story >>> The Ballot is Out: A Look at the IBHOF’s New Kids in Town
By Lee Groves, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Oct 2009
As the International Boxing Hall of Fame begins its third decade, the balloting process has reached a crossroads. The past several years saw many strong first-ballot candidates like Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis and Pernell Whitaker among others earn induction. Their elevations, however, had an uninte Read Full Story >>> Weekend’s Bouts, A Prelude To Featherweight Revival
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
The two biggest stateside shows this weekend take place on opposite sides of the country. Between the two cards there exists nary a bout that figures to bear any semblance to competitive action.
Yet both cards are met with great Read Full Story >>> Pacman’s right on track
By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
Top trainer Freddie Roach sent Manny Pacquiao through the wringer on Tuesday as the Filipino fighter traded bombs for a total of six rounds—three rounds each—with super-welterweight Shawn Porter and super-lightweight Urbano Antillon in his training camp in Baguio City. Since kicking off Read Full Story >>> Much ado about Koncz: Time to go 'Zombieland' on this Koncz issue and give it a 'Double Tap'
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
Halloween must be just around the corner the way dead issues like dead people have all of a sudden resurfaced. Well in the spirit of the movie "Zombieland" allow me to "Double Tap" this "zombie". (If you haven't seen the movie, go see it and if you have, then you know what I mean)
No, I am not he Read Full Story >>> 19 Ready-Made Replies To Fans Of Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
With the return of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has come the return of some of his more fanatical followers, as recent weeks here prove. As with all fans, there are some who are quite intelligent and respectful in their defenses of Mayweather, but there is a segment that thinks "I bet you don't get much as Read Full Story >>> Will Michael Koncz end the Roach/Pacquiao era?
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
If only 1/16th of the reports are accurate concerning the rift between Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz and trainer Freddie Roach are true, there is a real problem at hand here. If it is true that Koncz wants Roach out of the equation, what exactly would his motive be? Most would say, "money!"
Re Read Full Story >>> Israel Vazquez sees problems ahead for Pacquiao against Cotto
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
Following three brutally classic battles with Rafael Marquez, a nineteen month lay-off, and a surgery to repair a problem with his retina, super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez will return to the ring at the Nokia Live in Downtown Los Angeles this Saturdaynight against Angel Priolo.
While Pr Read Full Story >>> Israel Vazquez & Juanma Compete For Fans Saturday
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
Mexico’s Israel Vazquez or Puerto Rico’s Juan Manuel Lopez, take your pick.
One a current pound for pound champion returning to the ring wars, and the other a quick-rising power-punching mini giant headed for stardom.
While Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs) fights Colombia’s Angel Priol Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr has a New Reality TV Show that will Blow Your Mind!
By Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is keeping himself very busy these days. After his stunning defeat of Juan Manuel Marquez which scored over 1 million viewers who purchased the Pay-per-view, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is very well aware that he is in demand.
In a recent interview with Dave Skretta for the Associa Read Full Story >>> Prizefighter of the Month: September
By Matt Knowles, 411mania.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
The 411mania boxing buffs take a look back at the September-that-was in order to see which ring-king will sit atop the boxing throne this month.
Welcome to edition #5 of Prizefighter of the Month!
September was an eventful 30-day stretch in the boxing world, with dominant performances thro Read Full Story >>> WILL BERTO HAVE TO GIVE UP HIS TITLE TO FIGHT MOSLEY?
By Ben Thompson, FightNews.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2009
"I'm working on the Berto and Mosley fight. We're hoping to make it. We're not that far off. We're not done yet. There are a lot of complicated issues, like Berto is probably going to have to give up his belt," stated renowned promoter Lou DiBella as he spoke to FightHype.com about the current statu Read Full Story >>>
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