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15 Minutes of Fame -- Firepower Edition By Ryan Bates, 411mania.com, Sat, 14 Nov 2009 From Manny and Miguel to double standards to boxers who sing, this is what Rhino has to say about boxing in the short time span of fifteen minutes.
My 15 minutes of fame are being taken inside the MGM Grand Media Room in preparation for Firepower and the crowd is nuts already!! It's 11:36am, and Read Full Story >>>POUND-FOR-POUND SHOWDOWN: Megafight on deck? By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fri, 13 Nov 2009

It's the fight virtually all boxing fans want to see, a fight the sport desperately needs to help re-ignite its mainstream appeal.
But will Floyd Mayweather Jr. ever get into the ring against Manny Pacquiao?
Pacquiao is convince Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto is the penultimate piece in Manny Pacquiao's remarkable jigsaw guardian.co.uk, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 How Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao have grown apart – literally and figuratively – since they collided so dramatically in a Las Vegas ring six months ago.
Tomorrow night in the same space at the MGM Grand in which he demolished the Mancunian whirlwind inside two rounds in May, Pacqui Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto: Clash of Class! By Reylan Loberternos, Sportales, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Tungod, Inabanga, Bohol – When two of the finest, most explosive, and most exciting fighters share the squared circle, one thing is almost certain – it’s going to be a blast! Filipino pride and the world’s best fighter pound for pound Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (49-3 Read Full Story >>> Pressure on Pac-Man By Jim Watt, SkySports.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009

Don't think for a minute that this will be another straightforward move-up win for Manny Pacquiao.
I have always been a fan of Miguel Cotto ever since he turned pro; right from the off he had the air of a complete fight Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan: Manny Pacquiao will dismantle Cotto like De La Hoya By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Amir Khan has told Telegraph Sport that he believes Manny Pacquiao will have too much speed and will dismantle Miguel Cotto and stop him in the late rounds, much as the Filipino did against Oscar De La Hoya.
I caught up with Amir Khan in Los Angeles, where he was in training for his WBA light-wel Read Full Story >>> In Pacquiao's corner, an entire crazed nation The Toronto Star, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 When Manny Pacquiao blasted Ricky Hatton in two rounds last May, Filipino President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a national holiday to celebrate the win.
Since then, his fame in the Philippines and beyond has only grown, and as he heads toward the toughest test of his career – Saturday' Read Full Story >>> The Pressure of being Pacquiao GMA News Online, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 I don’t think it’s by accident that on the week of Manny Pacquiao’s rendezvous with Miguel Cotto, I find myself reading superlative articles on Muhammad Ali from the collection “The Best American Sports Writing of the Century". I’ve spent weeks attempting to finish 700 Read Full Story >>> BREAKDOWN: PACQUIAO VS. COTTO By Joe DeMaria, FightHype.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Don't miss all the action when WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto puts his title on the line against pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao this Saturday, November 14th, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View. What's at stake? How will the fight play out? C Read Full Story >>> Pricing out wagers on Pacquiao-Cotto By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 I would not go so far as to call the betting line mispriced in Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, particularly as it continues to drift higher in favor of Pacquiao.
Still, I am comfortable making a case for Pacquiao in the welterweight title bout at t Read Full Story >>> Pacman Stimulus Boosts Rp and Vegas Economies By Ariel A. Avenasa, Sportales, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Businesses in the Philippines and Las Vegas are enjoying brisk sales in anticipation of the upcoming "Firepower" pay-per-view event between Filipino spitfire Manny Pacquiao and Puerto Rican bomber Miguel Cotto on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
With barely two days left before the much Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao ready to rumble with Cotto, says Ariza GMA News Online, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 LAS VEGAS – All signs show Manny Pacquiao is all set to rumble against Miguel Cotto in their 12-round World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight slugfest this Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Just ask Alex Ariza.
Fitness and conditioning coach Alex Ariza assists Manny Pacquiao in doing som Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO VS. COTTO: WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? By Oliver Suarez, FightHype.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Like most fans, I can't wait for Saturday to come to see the most anticipated fight of the year. In a couple of hours, I will be on my way to Vegas to join the festivities. But as I was getting my stuff ready, I couldn't stop thinking of the fact that nobody would have taken this matchup seriously Read Full Story >>> FG, Noli, Nograles to watch Pacquiao-Cotto ABS-CBN News, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 MANILA - Several high-profile Philippine public figures were spotted in Las Vegas, Nevada two days before the fight between Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
Among those seen at the McCaran Airport in Las Vegas were First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike Read Full Story >>> COTTO KEEN TO PROVE DOUBTERS WRONG Sportinglife.com (UK), Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Miguel Cotto will step into the ring on Saturday night determined not to become another footnote in Manny Pacquiao's rise to boxing superstardom.
The WBO welterweight champion from Puerto Rico will have more than his title on the line when he faces Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) at the MGM Grand Garde Read Full Story >>> Real History: How Serious is Pacquiao’s Quest for Seven? By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009

It doesn’t take much to be amazed by reigning World Jr. Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KO). Much has been written about the accomplishments of Pacquiao, particularly in the last year, as they reached unprece Read Full Story >>> Burden of proof resting on Cotto's shoulders By Robert Morales, L.A. Daily News, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Miguel Cotto is in a difficult position. He will be defending his welterweight world title against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday at MGM Grand in Las Vegas at an agreed-upon 145 pounds, two below the limit.
That's good for the smaller Pacquiao, not so good for Cotto because he hasn't weighed below 1 Read Full Story >>> A scary bet! 'Shaved Head Prediction Challenge' By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009

Continuing Coverage: Pacquiao vs. Cotto
Dear Boxing Fans -
I treasure my hair. I like it. It looks normal. After this weekend, it might be gone!
Two weeks ago, in an email I cha Read Full Story >>> Manny Steward Interview - On Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Ricky Hatton, Antonio Margarito and Much More! By David Tyler, DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Emanuel Steward is another member of HBO’s team of boxing analyst. He is also a boxing trainer that has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Let’s welcome Manny Steward into the doghouse.
David Tyler – Hi Manny, it’s good to speak with you again, how a Read Full Story >>> Clinton applauded predicting Pacquiao boxing win By Associated Press, Google News, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drew loud applause at a town hall meeting with students Friday in the Philippines by giving the right answer to the most pressing question: Is Manny Pacquiao going to win this weekend?
The most popular Filipino will be bac Read Full Story >>>
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