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Who Really is Manny Pacquiao to Mainstream Filipinos
By Unofre Pili, Sportales, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Upon arrival at the Centennial International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila Friday morning, Manny Pacquiao and his entourage were met by hundreds of adoring Filipinos eager to beam at least a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at their conquering hero. Pacquiao is fresh from having written an unpreceden Read Full Story >>>Floyd Mayweather cannot possibly win fight against Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
"You need a Day of the Jackal type, motherlucker, basically to do some spit like that." --Another classic line from 'The Wire.'
Before he signs a contract to fight Manny Pacquiao, and a guy who calls himself Money May certainly will do that, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. must do some soul searching.
Read Full Story >>> Northern California Notebook
By Mario Ortega, Jr., 15rounds.com, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Ward Carries the Torch for Boxing in Oakland
The long and carefully architected road to a crack at a world title ends Saturday for the last U.S. Olympic gold medalist boxer, Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland, California. In the first world title bout the city has played host to since Carlos Read Full Story >>> Sonsona predicts KO in Ontario
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - It won’t be a long night for Mexican challenger Alejandro (Payasito) Hernandez as WBO superflyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona of General Santos City promised a win by knockout within six rounds in their title fight at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Can Read Full Story >>> Calzaghe and Golden Boy Tip Hats Off to Pacman While Yardstick Judah Tips Pacquiao Over Mayweather
By Ariel A. Avenasa, Sportales, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
HBO recently announced that the Pacquiao-Cotto fight generated 1.25 million PPV hits. When this is combined with the result of Mayweather-Marquez in September which also garnered 1.05 million hits, it’s no wonder that HBO Sports is moving heaven and earth to make the Pacquiao-Mayweather superf Read Full Story >>> Manny makes the world go round
By Lounell Correa, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - When you’re the boxing world’s pound-for-pound king, people come to see you play. And, yes, they did come in full force in Las Vegas last weekend to watch Manny Pacquiao become the first and only p Read Full Story >>> Marvin Sonsona drops title on the scales in Ontario
Bad Left Hook, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Filipino wunderkind Marvin Sonsona missed weight this morning in Rama, Ontario, meaning his fight tonight against Alejandro Hernandez will be non-title. Sonsona has vacated the WBO 115-pound title, but the strap will be up for grabs for Hernandez to win.
Sonsona weighed in at 117.6 pounds. At 19, Read Full Story >>> Will Krista rumors spell doom for Pacman's future plans?
By Ricky Calderon, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
“No politics involved,” was the reply of singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid to the question if the fund-raising concert “Pilipino, Kaya Natin ‘To” to be held on December 5 at the Mall of Asia concert grounds has political undertones. The concert, featuring some of the bigge Read Full Story >>> Sonsona loses title belt after weigh-in Saturday
thestar.com (CA), Sun, 22 Nov 2009
Three months ago Marvin Sonsona won the WBO junior bantamweight title in the ring at Casino Rama, but this morning he lost that belt on the scale.
Sonsona, an undefeated 19-year-old from the Philippines, weighed in this morning at 117.6 pounds, 2.6 pounds above the junior bantamweight limit. And Read Full Story >>> BIR: Taxes from Pacquiao to boost '09 collections
By Zen Hernandez, ABS-CBN News, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA - Manny Pacquiao makes millions of dollars every time he laces up his gloves and goes to the ring. After all, he is acknowledged as the world's best pound-for-pound boxer.
His win against Ricky Hatton in May this year earned him over US$25 million, while his latest victory against Miguel C Read Full Story >>> GenSan, Sarangani welcome Pacquiao
ABS-CBN News, Sun, 22 Nov 2009
MANILA - After a day’s festivities in Metro Manila for his boxing victory over Miguel Cotto, new World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao flew to his hometown to greet his province mates, who warmly welcomed him.
At the General Santos (GenSan) City Airport, supporters Read Full Story >>> SONSONA FAILS TO MAKE WEIGHT, VACATES TITLE
By Rob Cruz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
Note that this weigh-in takes place the same day as the fight due to the governing rules of the Ontario Athletic Commission.
Reigning WBO Junior Bantamweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 1 Read Full Story >>> Is the new ‘Marvelous’ one Pacquiao’s successor?
By Marty Mulcahey, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
One of the fortuitous consequences of Manny Pacquiao’s rocket ride to stardom is his single-handedly forging a new generation of fighters and boxing fans. Especially in his native Phil Read Full Story >>> Roach's secret strategy vs Cotto: a military analysis
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
PACQUIAO vs COTTO COVERAGE:
Caveat: We provide an alternative explanation - a contrarian analysis - of what happened during the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight on November Read Full Story >>> The night Pac Man became the Whack Man.. he took my breath away
By Barry McGuigan, mirror.co.uk, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
Wow. No boxer has made me feel like that in more than 20 years. What Manny Pacquiao did to Miguel Cotto I did not see coming.
It was absolutely mindblowing, and sets up what I believe will be the biggest grossing fight of all time; Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather Jnr.
The last time a fighter Read Full Story >>> Now Is The Time
By Francis Walker, blackathlete.net, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
NEW YORK (BASN) -- The timing for a Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) vs. Floyd Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) bout couldn?t be better. Now is the time to make the fight happen.
It makes no sense for Pacquiao or even Mayweather to fight other opponents. Pacquiao and Mayweather have far surpassed the Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr Be Warned! Manny Pacquiao has other options!
By Kyle Lucas, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
The talk of the town is the big showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. It is the fight on everyone's mind and rightfully so. You got the two Pound-for-Pound best in their primes. What is not to like? Well, I'll tell you what is not to like... long negotiations that could end up k Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Shane Mosley may happen before fight with Manny Pacquiao!
By Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
It looks pretty clear that both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao seem really keen on fighting one another. It is the fight everyone, including HBO and the Fans really want to see. Although it looks like negotiations for the fight will occur very soon, neither fighter seems intent on waiting t Read Full Story >>> Shane Mosley: I'm The Best at 147, Not Manny Pacquiao
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley considers himself the best welterweight in the world. He doesn't think WBO champ Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter at the weight because he didn't beat the best welterweight in Miguel Cotto. Mosley wasn't willing to wait forever for a Pacquiao fight and signed Read Full Story >>> http://www.boxingscene.com/index.php?m=show&id=23614
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 21 Nov 2009
DAVID P. GREISMAN: Usually when the No. 1 guy in a division faces a largely untested prospect, we decry the match-up as either the top fighter facing lesser opposition or the prospect getting a shot he doesn?t yet deserve.
Why then, are we so looking forward to Mikkel Kessler?s fight this Saturda Read Full Story >>>
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