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Iribe no Solis but Viloria wary
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
MANILA, Philippines - IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said Jesus (Azul) Iribe is no Ulises Solis ? the tough warrior whom he dethroned via an 11th round knockout last April ? but he?s not taking the Mexican challenger lightly in their scheduled 12-round bout headlining the ?Island Assault? Read Full Story >>>Viloria values ascent from 'humble beginnings'
By Michael Tsai, The Honolulu Advertiser, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
When Brian Viloria takes to the ring tonight to defend his IBF light-flyweight championship against Mexico's Jesus Iribe, he'll carry with him as many hopes, aspirations and expectations as his 107-pound frame can bear.
Already energized by the success of Pinoy boxer Manny Pacquiao, Filipinos her Read Full Story >>> TEAM SONSONA UPDATES
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Marvelous Marvin Sonsona is less than one week away from the fight of his life against WBO superflyweight champion Jose ?Carita? Lopez of Puerto Rico. He is continuing his roadwork in Canada together with trai Read Full Story >>> SOLAR, GMA TO AIR SONSONA VS LOPEZ BATTLE
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Solar Entertainment and GMA-7 will air the WBO superflyweight title challenge of Filipino Marvin "Marvelous" Sonsona against Puerto Rican world champion Jose "Carita" Lopez on September 4 (Sept. 5 RP time) at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.
Sonsona's Philippine promoter Sammy Gello-ani informed Read Full Story >>> FUEGO EN MEXICALI - PELENCHIN VS. FRANKIE
By Jonathan Davis, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
ANAHEIM, CA -- Celestino "Pelenchin" Caballero, 30-2-0, 21 KOs, will put his IBF/WBA Junior Featherweight title on the block against the dangerous Francisco "Frankie" Leal of Mexico on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Plaza de Toros Calafia in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
This will be the ran Read Full Story >>> Mexican Blue, Hawaiian Punch today
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
INTERNATIONAL Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Brian ?Hawaiian? Viloria is set to defend his title against Mexican warrior Jesus ?Azul? Iribe today in his turf at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
After winning the IBF crown by knocking out long-time champion Ulises Solis Read Full Story >>> Roach sounds alarm - Pacman busy in showbiz
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach is sounding the alarm over in Los Angeles and Manny Pacquiao is busy shooting a commercial somewhere in Metro Manila.
The three-time Trainer of the Year yesterday told fighthype.com he?s ?pissed off? about Pacquiao?s failure to make it clear where he wants to t Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao: boxing's destructive EF5 tornado
By Glenn Wilson, Examiner.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
The tornado, it is one of nature's most destructive forces. It is that force that you can't take your eyes off of when you see it on video, but it is also something you pray you never have to live through.
Here in the southeastern part of the country it is something all too familiar to us. I stil Read Full Story >>> Juan Manuel Marquez Exclusive Interview From Mexico City Training Camp
Diamond Boxing, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
With a little over two weeks left before the anticipated Welterweight clash between 5 time world champion and current Lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez and former pound for pound Champ "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather also know as "Money", we sat down in Mexico City at the well known Gym Romanza w Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya says willpower matters most
By Robert Morales, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Oscar De La Hoya found out the hard way when he fought Manny Pacquiao last December that it isn't always the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.
De La Hoya, who was stopped after eight rounds and never fought again, is hopeful that old adage will ring true when Jua Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Marquez puts boxing back in theaters
By Dave Skretta, auburnpub.com, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
Boxing is coming back to the big screen.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s eagerly anticipated showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez on Sept. 19 will be showcased live in about 170 theaters nationwide, promoters announced Monday. The fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas will also air on HBO pay-per-view.
Richar Read Full Story >>> Prelate backs Pacquiao?s 2010 bid
By Charlie Señase, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 30 Aug 2009
COTABATO CITY, Philippines?Boxing pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao's political ambition has been given a boost by former Catholic Bishops? Conference of the Philippines president Archbishop Orlando Quevedo.
Pacquiao?s announcement of his intention to run for the congressional seat representing Read Full Story >>> FUEGO EN MEXICALI - PELENCHIN VS. FRANKIE
By Jonathan Davis, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
MEXICALI, MEXICO--Celestino "Pelenchin" Caballero, 30-2-0, 21 KOs, will put his IBF/WBA Junior Featherweight title on the block against the dangerous Francisco "Frankie" Leal of Mexico on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Plaza de Toros Calafia in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
This will be the Read Full Story >>> FREDDIE ROACH: "I HEAR MAYWEATHER IS NOT LOOKING THAT GREAT"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
"They've already given up on the PPV audience. They know it's not going to sell. Someone's going to take a bath in that fight," stated world-class trainer Freddie Roach as he shared his thoughts on the upcoming September 19 Mayweather vs. Marquez clash and the recent announcement that the event woul Read Full Story >>> Papa Judah: Manny Pacquiao will slip and dip, too fast for Cotto
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
CLEVELAND--Zab Judah was not stimulated by his "friend" Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s stimulus package to fight Antonio Diaz on the Juan Manuel Marquez-Mayweather PPV TV boxing card Sept. 19 in Las Vegas.
According to Papa Yoel Judah, his son, Super Zab, was offered mere peanuts to fight the shopworn bu Read Full Story >>> Low Money Mayweather: Super Zab Judah won't fight on Marquez show
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
UPDATE: BOTH YOEL AND ZAB JUDAH RECONFIRMED THAT ZAB WILL NOT FIGHT ON THE MARQUEZ-MAYWEATHER SHOW SEPT. 19.
"The money is not right," Zab told me. "I'm not worried about Antonio Diaz, that's just a tuneup bout for me. Anyway, I plan to have two tune up bout before the year is over.
"Guys I re Read Full Story >>> Odds Are 08.29.09: Mayweather/Marquez
By Ryan Bates, 411mania.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
Everything in Vegas can be worked out to two things: numbers and dollars. Sports, particularly boxing, doesn't fail in this either. Most big fights, and even some of the smaller ones out here, give those looking to make a quick buck a chance to test their knowledge of the fight game and to test thei Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM HONOLULU: VILORIA - 107.5 LBS, IRIBE - 108 LBS
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
Honolulu, HI -- IBF light flyweight champion Brian 'The Hawaiian Punch' Viloria easily made weight here this afternoon registering 107.5 lbs on the scale while his challenger Jesus Iribe of Mexico needed extra time to sh Read Full Story >>> 'Against All Odds': Chronicling the past ten years of Boxing's best (part 14)
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
?I think it's better we downplay our chances. I think we should cherish this role as the underdog, because it's the perfect way to ride this race.? -- Lance Armstrong
After Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>> It's Banal's turn to shine
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 29 Aug 2009
MANILA, Philippines - With more and more Filipino fighters ascending the global stage, bantamweight A. J. Banal could be the next big thing to emerge from the ring woodwork but ALA Boxing Gym owner Tony Aldeguer said yesterday the 20-ye Read Full Story >>>
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