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Pacquiao transcends bout with Cotto
By Bob Velin, USA Today, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS — The welterweight title belt that will be fought for Saturday night between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto belongs to Cotto.
That's about the only thing surrounding this fight that belongs to Cotto, "The Pride of Puerto Rico."
There's no doubt who the marquee star of this sho Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao-Cotto is a fight worth the money
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
The participants in the welterweight matchup are not your average showboat fighters. But there figures to be plenty of intrigue at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
From Las Vegas
The quest to have you Read Full Story >>> Las Vegas hails Pacquiao, Cotto
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Las Vegas, the world-famous US city known for its bright lights and a plethora of gambling and entertainment venues, and universally regarded as the capital of big-time boxing in the planet, has long been a home for Manny Pacquiao.
In fact, “Sin City” has p Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO RECEIVES NFFAA SPECIAL AWARD
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Las Vegas, NV:- In recognition of his achievements in the sports of boxing and everything else that became an off-shoot of such, Manny Pacquiao was given a special award by the National Federation of Filipino-American Associati Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach is no yes man
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
From Las Vegas - Manny Pacquiao is surrounded by people who make his life easier: a personal chef, friends to entertain with karaoke, buddies who'll play darts and basketball and a business manager looking out for his financial interests.
Pacquiao asks a favor, wants something done, and the answe Read Full Story >>> READY OR NOT CANADA, HERE COMES CISO MORALES
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Ciso Morales dreamed of becoming a seaman, leave his hometown of Talibon, Bohol and see the world. But with only a sixth grade education, he was just another Filipino kid destined for obscurity.
Then he discovered boxing at Read Full Story >>> Signed Manny Pacquiao Merchandise Up for Auction to Benefit GK Youth Communities
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
As an added initiative to celebrate Manny and his supporters, signed Manny Pacquiao merchandise will be put up for auction on November 12-15 at Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street, The Fort in Taguig City, Metro Manila.
These items celebrate the journey of Manny Pacquiao’s battles in the boxi Read Full Story >>> FIGHTING IN STYLE, COTTO EXPECTS TO HAVE ANOTHER ADVANTAGE THIS SATURDAY
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
According to the latest Ecko blog post by MMA Brand Manager Eric Samson, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto expects to have yet another advantage over Manny Pacquiao on November 14th as he fights in style and comfort wearing specially designed trunks and a walkout tee created by Ecko Unltd. "It' Read Full Story >>> A Fistic World Cup Match
By Gordon Marino, The Wall Street Journal, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
The public perception is that the sport that gave us such icons as Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali is now pass?. Perceptions can be wrong. According to Mark Taffet, HBO Sports senior vice president: "Attendance at live fights, television viewership, sponsorship, and activity on Internet pla Read Full Story >>> Alex Ariza dedicates "FIREPOWER" to fallen LA County Firefighter
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada -- When Alex Ariza walks alongside Manny Pacquiao into the firestorm at the MGM Grand this Saturday, Nov. 14, he will carry LA County Fire Department #16 foreman Arnie Quinones' spirit along with t Read Full Story >>> If Pacquiao Beats Cotto That’s 7 Titles: Is It More Impressive Than The Legends?
By Scott Levinson, ProBoxing-fans.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Division-hopping is not new. Some of the best fighters in history specialized in this practice. Pacquiao’s accumulation of titles is jaw-dropping, but how does it compare to the accomplishments of other noted multi-division champions? He will be compared to four other fighters. His competition Read Full Story >>> COTTO IS BIGGEST OBSTACLE IN PACQUIAO’S RING CAREER -- ARUM
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Top Rank chief Bob Arum has described World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Miguel Angel Cotto as “the biggest obstacle in (Manny) Pacquiao’s ring career” durin Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao – Miguel Cotto: Keys To The Fight, Part I
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2009, Manny Pacquiao against Miguel Cotto, culminating in a live blog of the bout Saturday. Yesterday — the importance of Pacquiao-Cotto, and the two key questions for each man. Later today — keys to the fight, part II.
Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto Vs Manny Pacquiao: The Breakdown of a War
By Mike 'Mykers' Boehm, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
s Saturday draws near, many fans are eagerly awaiting the super fight between pound for pound kingpin Manny Pacquiao, and Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto. All the speculation and hype will surely come to a close soon enough. Although, there is plenty to still address for the upcoming bout as we l Read Full Story >>> Newly promoted, 'Master' Freddie Roach brims with Pacquiao confidence
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS –Manny Pacquiao has given his trainer, Freddie Roach, a promotion in title even before he swaps punches with Miguel I’m No Angel Cotto.
“I call him Master Roach as he is my master in boxing,” the smiling Pacman said during a press conference Wednesday at the MGM Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto Collide on HBO Pay Per View
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
It is finally here. The showdown between Filipino superstar, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, 49-3-2, 37 KO’s, and Puerto Rican superstar, Miguel Cotto, 34-1, 27 KO’s, takes place this Saturday on HBO Pay Per View. This is a legitimate super fight with two of the most respected warri Read Full Story >>> Know Your PPV Undercard: Jesus Soto Karass v. Alfonso Gomez
Bad Left Hook, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
We're not going to lie or sugarcoat it, but we are going to preview it. The November 14 undercard for the Cotto-Pacquiao pay-per-view is not pretty. In fact, it's bad, a massive step down from the interesting fights we got on the September 19 Mayweather-Marquez card. Promoter Bob Arum promised a gre Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's Star Shines Brightest in Vegas
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS -- Wednesday's press conference at the MGM Grand for Miguel Cotto's WBO title defense against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night began as an evenly-matched promotion.
Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman, flanked by the fighters, handed each of them a key to the city.
But when the WBC represe Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao set to go where no fighter has been before
By Kieran Mulvaney, Reuters, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, is poised to go where no boxer has gone before when he challenges Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Saturday.
Victory at the MGM Grand Garden Arena would give the 'Pacman' from Gen Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto may be start of carousel of boxing's big names clashing
By Ron Lewis, Times Online, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
It is the contest every fan wants to see — Floyd Mayweather Jr versus Manny Pacquiao, the world’s two best boxers battling for the title of pound-for-pound No 1. But b Read Full Story >>>
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