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No Excuses, Says Roach
By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
After the IRS imposed exile to Baguio, followed by the malaise of Manila, trainer Freddie Roach was satisfied with where his charge, Manny Pacquiao, was- physically and mentally- a Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao in best shape of life, says trainer Roach
By Kieran Mulvaney, Reuters, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach says the Filipino southpaw has never been in better shape and has predicted a knockout when he challenges Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Saturday.
Pacquiao, widely regarded as the sport's best pound-for-pound fighter, is Read Full Story >>> Roach, Pacquiao boast 'edge' in welterweight showdown
By Bob Velin, USA Today, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS — In Manny Pacquiao's eyes, Freddie Roach has transcended the title of trainer.
"Freddie is my master, my master in boxing," says Pacquiao.
Roach will have to be master and commander of Pacquiao's corner when the Filipino superstar (49-3-2, 37 KOs) meets Miguel Cotto for the Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto aiming to erase painful memories by lifting crown
By Ron Lewis, Times Online, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
All his career, Miguel Cotto has been used to being the star attraction. Despite having his WBO welterweight title on the line, Cotto knows that he has second billing to Mann Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Watch: A decade of Manny
By Edwin G. Espejo, Asian Correspondent, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Once every decade, a boxer gets to dominate the sport. Not only through his ring exploits but also by his drawing power at the gates before pay per view became the standard of box office success.
I was too young follow the sports in the turbulent era of the 1960s when wars of national liberation Read Full Story >>> Clinton turns sports forecaster: Paqcuiao will win
By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could not have endeared herself to Filipinos more than this Friday when she predicted that boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao would win against his Mexican foe next week.
“Of course the Pacman’s go Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto: It is just Manny and Miguel Cotto
By Glenn Wilson, Examiner.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Miguel Cotto gave the most simplistic, yet on the money, quote of the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto mega hype fight the other day. Cotto was quoted as saying," On fight night, it is going to be just Manny, Miguel Cotto and the referee inside the ring".
Just the other day Freddie Roach was quoted as Read Full Story >>> You bet: Odds on Manny Pacquiao over Miguel Cotto are out of line
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS—My fellow Pinoys know that, when it comes to picking any Pacquiao fights, I’ve been way out of the closet for the longest.
I would Pacman to turn back Al Queda. I would favor Megamanny to squash the entire countries OF Iran and North Korea, which might not be a bad idea in e Read Full Story >>> Roach: Cotto thinks he has too much power for Pacquiao
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
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Freddie Roach believes Miguel Cotto’s words indicate that he will destroy Pacquiao with powers. There are some wonderful shots of Pacquiao training in the video. Read Full Story >>> From Belarus To Vegas, Yuri Foreman's Path Leads To Title Shot
By Robert Mladinich, The Sweet Science, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
As the longtime owner of the fabled Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York, Bruce Silverglade has seen no shortage of pretenders and contenders walk through his doors over the years. So many of them initially boast of having vast ring experience, but once they step into the ring it is obvious tha Read Full Story >>> Arum confident of 1 million buys for Cotto-Pacquiao
Bad Left Hook, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
As we're previewing the three undercard fights for Saturday one-by-one (with one left to go), I thought I'd point you to a different take from the LA Times.
The undercard for Saturday's Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao bout in Las Vegas is a compelling one, featuring five unbeaten boxers and a WBA wor Read Full Story >>> Roger Mayweather: “I’d be shocked if Pacquiao beats Cotto!”
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Ace Freeman caught up with top trainer Roger Mayweather at Mayweather Central in Las Vegas to get his thoughts on this weekend’s Pacquiao vs. Cotto mega fight. Don’t miss what he had to say, only on FightFan.com!
FF: Roger there’s a big fight coming up this weekend between Manny Read Full Story >>> Exclusive photo gallery: Inside the lives and minds of the Pacquiao-Cotto under card combatants
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Earlier today the final press conference for the under card portion of the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao bout took place.
As is the always the custom with a Top Rank show, Bob Arum first spoke to everyone in attendance. Arum pointed out that even though the Pacquiao-Cotto showdown is the main event Read Full Story >>> From ‘’syano hip-hop’ to Giorgio Armani-how Manny Pacquiao became a fashion
By Jerome Gomez, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Suddenly, Manila’s fashionable gay men were asking each other: ‘Would you do Manny?’ The answer: ‘Yes’
WHEN ERIC PINEDA first sat down with Manny Pacquiao in 2004, just when the boxer was about to make it big, he did not find it easy to spot the diamond in the GenSan b Read Full Story >>> An overwhelming undercard for Pacquiao-Cotto
Los Angeles Times, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
The undercard for Saturday's Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao bout in Las Vegas is a compelling one, featuring five unbeaten boxers and a WBA world welterweight title fight.
But the fight promoters really wanted was unbeaten Mexican middleweight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who will meet Michigan's Troy Ro Read Full Story >>> Home fit for heroes awaits the king of the ring Manny Pacquiao
By Ron Lewis, Times Online, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Manny Pacquiao once lived rough and scraped together money for his family selling doughnuts on street corners. Now he stops a nation when he boxes, has the ear of presidents, st Read Full Story >>> THE SAGA OF JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ, JR.
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Las Vegas, NV:- As all fighters know, being in the undercard is “almost being there”. Close to being the main event boxer. Sometimes you get noticed, other times you are just mentioned in passing. And thatR Read Full Story >>> SONSONA ALL SET FOR HIS RETURN TO CANADA
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
“He’ll keep his title, no one can take it from him.” This was the comment made by lightweight Arnel Dunal after sparring for ten rounds with WBO superflyweight champ “Marvelous” Marvin So Read Full Story >>> Cotto takes a backseat to Manny mania, but has shot at Pacquiao in the ring
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, Google News, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS — Miguel Cotto didn't need to be reminded what his role is supposed to be against Manny Pacquiao.
Not after signing for half the money Pacquiao is getting paid. Not after having to agree to fight nearly a kilo (2 pounds) under his normal weight just to get the fight. Not after spe Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO, COTTO PRESSCON RECAP
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
With both pronouncing they’re ready, Filipino Manny Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto brace themselves for their 12-round welterweight championship fight Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, the reigning International Boxing Organization junior-welterw Read Full Story >>>
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