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ROCKY FUENTES TO VIE FOR OPBF CROWN
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
ALA fighter Rocky Fuentes gets his chance at the OPBF flyweight crown when he takes on reigning titlist Masafumi Okubo on November 29 at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.
Fuentes, who is the reigning Philippine flyweight champ, Read Full Story >>>Back in RP, Pacquiao primes up for training
GMA News Online, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao returned to the country early Thursday and will start priming up for a two-month training for his Nov. 14 title fight with World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight king Miguel Cotto.
Pacquiao and his small entourage that toured New York, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Read Full Story >>> Mayweather expects 'blood, sweat and tears' with Marquez
CNN.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
CNN) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr has predicted his comeback contest with Juan Manuel Marquez will contain "blood, sweat and tears" before ending in victory for the Michigan-bor Read Full Story >>> Cotto, Pacquiao are friends – for now
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
LOS ANGELES — They smiled at each other, shook each other’s hands, and hardly spoke ill of the other during the media blitz that took them to five other stops from the US East Coast down to the Caribbean and to the West Coast the past seven days.
But come fight night on November 14 in Read Full Story >>> Marquez unfazed by underdog status
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
LAS VEGAS -- Few question the credentials of lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. His accomplishments speak for themselves.
He's widely considered Mexico's No. 1 active boxer and ranks No. 2 on most pound-for-pound lists. He has won world titles at featherweight, junior lightweight and ligh Read Full Story >>> Insider Notebook: Mayweather Confident, Jabs Pacquiao
By Robert Morales, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr. sat on the ring apron Monday afternoon in front of the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez were on hand for an open workout that appeared to be dominated by Marquez fans judging by the chants of "Marquez, Marquez."
The two will square off Sat Read Full Story >>> Take Marquez!
By Julius Stecker, Boxing24.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Take Marquez! Take Marquez! Everybody single person I know believes Floyd Mayweather Jr. will easily beat Juan Manuel Marquez this Saturday night. But don’t count me in that crowd. There are 2 big reasons why Marquez has a chance. 1. He has been active, 3 fights since Mayweather has retired ba Read Full Story >>> Marquez, like Max Schmeling, knows a secret and will beat Mayweather Saturday night!
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Sure he's smaller in size, frame, weight, etc... Yes he's old (36) and older by any stretch. Not even the great Pacquiao has beaten him convincingly in two attempts.
But he's still standing and on Saturday night he puts together a Hall of Fame worthy performance that makes everybody go to the ba Read Full Story >>> Q & A With Floyd Mayweather
By Anson Wainwright, 15rounds.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
A few months back the Floyd Mayweather was in London at a press conference here’s a few things he had to say.
What do you think Ricky Hatton should do after his last fight?
“Ricky Hatton’s been in a lot of tough fights, a lot of tough wars before he even got to me. He took Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Sr.: Can't see how Pacquiao destroyed Hatton
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Part 2, Fight Week Interview With FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR.
Assorted thoughts of Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his son’s comeback bout against Juan Manuel Marquez draws near…
On Joshua Clottey: “Tell you the truth, Miguel Cotto did not look good against Clottey. Personally, I don̵ Read Full Story >>> Who’s the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter?
By Mark Lamport-Stokes, Reuters, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Saturday’s welterweight clash in Las Vegas between undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr and Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez could well be the first leg of three to settle the mythical title of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter.
As things stand, most boxing fans would give that t Read Full Story >>> Floyd wants a little respect
By Gavin Glicksman, The Sun, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JNR claims the colour of his skin will always prevent him becoming an even BIGGER star.
The 32-year-old is widely regarded as one the best fighters to ever pull on a pair of boxing gloves.
He has courted controversy throughout his career due to his outspoken style and arroga Read Full Story >>> Marquez: No mountain too high, no river too wide… Or is there?
By Pj Magno De Best, The Boxing Republic, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
My viewpoints on Marquez:
I admire those fighters that came up the hard road; the type of warriors that would fight anybody and accept any challenge, all for the sake of proceeding to the next level of the fight game. Boxing’s history is full of legendary fighters that have risen to the to Read Full Story >>> Edwin Valero denied a work visa, won't be on Cotto-Pacquiao undercard
Bad Left Hook, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
As mentioned on Tuesday, one of the fights that Bob Arum has been trying to make for the Cotto-Pacquiao undercard was Edwin Valero versus Humberto Soto. Today, that pipe dream is officially over, as the U.S. has denied Edwin Valero a work visa. According to the article, Valero thinks this is a mat Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Dave Batista accused of taking steroids and HGH
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
Pacquiao and Batista are united in more than just friendship; they are also united in common accusations and rumors of taking steroids and HGH.
Batista’s been accused of taking steroids for the last several years while Pacquiao’s accusations have just risen to a fever pitch.
Floyd Ma Read Full Story >>> The Top 25 Featherweights of All-Time – 11 to 25
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
The Eight, Pt. 3
For any new boxing fan, the time is not long before a fellow fan points out a magic number which grows more mythologized with time: eight. As in boxing’s original eight weight classes. The number represents in the mind of many a time when the sport was compressed into fie Read Full Story >>> Minus Manny Pacquiao Filipino Heritage Night, Giants lack punch
By Theo Fightmaster, Examiner.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
On April 21, the Giants invited superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Giants would go on to beat the Padres 8-3. Matt Cain got the start and the win to improve to 2-0 on the year, and Edgar Renteria hit his second most critical grand slam as a Giant.
Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s Baguio camp fully secured
By Dexter A. See, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
BAGUIO CITY — Local officials and thousands of residents here are eagerly awaiting the arrival of World Boxing Organization (WBO) super lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao and three-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach as they start their four-week training in preparation for his much-awaite Read Full Story >>> TEAM PACQUIAO, Getting Ready to RUMBLE
By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
I mentioned in my previous article that I am saddened by the news at PACMAN’s camp regarding an unwelcome issue such as a misunderstanding during the time when the efforts of TEAM PACQUIAO should be channeled towards a Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao denies doping, mulls filing raps vs. accuser
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Thu, 17 Sep 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has belied claims that he is using illegal supplements, including the banned substance steroids, to gain an unfair advantage in fights.
The accusation was made by flamboyant trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who worked the corner of Rick Read Full Story >>>
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