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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 >>> Pacquiao, Cotto prime to hit proving grounds
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – David Diaz was supposed to be too big, too strong and a little too much for a guy who began his boxing career as a 106-pounder to handle. After eight-plus rounds, Diaz was crawling around the canvas on all fours, trying to regain his senses, after being overwhelmed by Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto cites photo in disputed match with Antonio Margarito
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Reporting from Las Vegas - Boxer Miguel Cotto glanced at the photo. He'd already seen it and had drawn a conclusion about what it indicates.
Cotto and his advisors say that a photograph recently obtained by The Times represents what his father, Miguel Cotto Sr., calls "overwhelming" evidence that Read Full Story >>> Ringside With Raymundo 11.13.09: Rightfully Wronged
By Raymundo Dioses, 411mania.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
After July 26, 2008 no one who knew boxing ever thought Miguel Cotto would be in another high profile fight.
On that day, then WBA welterweight champion Cotto was methodically broken down over eleven grueling rounds by hard hitting Mexican Antonio Margarito in what could be described one of the Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto Ready to Put Out his Fire Power.
By Francisco Guzman, braggingrightscorner.com, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
This Saturday, Nov. 14, Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2 with 37 KOs) will be facing his toughest test to date, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (43-1 with 27 KOs). Judging from all the talk one would come to the conclusion that Miguel is facing his toughest test to this date, being that he is actually Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto's strengths include Phil Landman
By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
Reporting from Las Vegas - A small, airless gym smelling of sweat and urine. An old, shuffling fighter-turned-trainer whose study of strength and nutrition stopped in junior high health class.
Think Burgess Meredith in "Rocky" or Clint Eastwood in "Million Dollar Baby."
That was Phil Landman's Read Full Story >>> Tete a Tete: Boxing knocks mixed martial arts out of ring with more strategy, damage
By Will Potter, The Daily Gamecock, Fri, 13 Nov 2009
In recent years mixed martial arts has exploded onto the pay-per-view scene due to the raw violence and the greater accessibility to top fights than boxing was able to provide. Yet boxing remains the ultimate combat sport because of the art form and finesse it requires to excel.
Whereas MMA just Read Full Story >>>
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