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Desperation in Vegas: Marquez-Mayweather turns into Free For All
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Instead of the battle for Numero Uno, maybe they should start calling Juan Manuel Marquez-Floyd Mayweather the "Free For All."
Here's a $2,000 package special offer just sent out by the MGM Grand Hotel. The key word might be "free."
I expect the next email to talk about free blackjack, free ro Read Full Story >>>Base, US Chess Master, Writes 30
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
LOS ANGELES—Alfredo Base, a former member of the Philippine Army chess team, passed away last August 19. A US Chess Master residing in Los Angeles, Base was 47.
Base, a strong master who once held an Elo of 2310, teamed up with National Masters Fernie Donguines and Antonio Calvo to form a s Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Cotto: WBC Approves Diamond Belt Bout
BoxingScene.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
“The WBC Board of Governors has approved by a unanimous vote that the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight, promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank, Inc. on November 14 in Las Vegas, will be the first ever for the prestigious WBC Diamond Belt.
“The Diamond Belt was created as an honorary c Read Full Story >>> Ben Dover reports Interplanetary straps on line for Pacquiao-Cotto
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Ben Dover, longtime boxing consultant and guru, is now representing the IGBO, Intergalactic Boxing Association.
Dover tells Examiner.com and Boxingconfidential that the fledgling IBGO, which covers all known planets and millions of asteroids, wants to announce that the organization is offering th Read Full Story >>> Cotto Will Knock Pacquiao Out, Says Paulie Malignaggi
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Back in June, a few days before Miguel Cotto would step in the ring at Madison Square garden to defend his WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey, I spoke with Paulie Malignaggi about the possible maneuvering by Top Rank to match Cotto with Manny Pacquiao. Three years ago, also in Madison Squ Read Full Story >>> Interview with Teddy Atlas - Part Two: On Pacquiao, Cotto, Donaire, Mosley, Hopkins, P4P Best lists and tons more!
By David Tyler, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
David Tyler – Teddy, what are your thoughts about the upcoming Super Middleweight Tournament sponsored by Showtime Boxing? (*Readers - Please note a link to part one can be found at the bottom of this Interview)
Teddy Atlas – You know a lot of this stuff I don’t get excited abou Read Full Story >>> It is all about "Money" Mayweather
By Rota Em, Diamond Boxing, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Mayweather’s “Money” moniker might be a fad of the past. These days a new lineup in the p4p listing has been delivered yet the Mayweather family still stands by a recent retiree as their reigning champion. While I do not doubt the immense talent that Jr has, I cannot assume that he Read Full Story >>> Marquez Eyes Mayweather Win, Then 147-Pound Title
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
If Juan Manuel Marquez is able to pull off a major upset by beating Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, trainer/manager Nacho Beristain would like to see his fighter get a shot at the welterweight title, possibly at a catch-weight. If Marquez is able to beat Mayweathe Read Full Story >>> DIAZ-MALIGNAGGI OFFICIAL WEIGHIN RESULTS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Former Three-Time Lightweight World Champion Juan Diaz (Left) and former Junior Welterweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi (Right) pose on August 21, 2009 in Houston, Texas at the weigh-in for their August 22, 200 Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr feels he is better than Manny Pacquiao and Bernard Hopkins
By Kyle Lucas, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Fresh off his victory over Jeff Lacy, Roy Jones Jr. is convinced he is back on top. In fact Jones Jr. feels he is the pound for pound best in the sport and not Manny Pacquiao.
In a statement sent to us here at Doghouse Boxing, Jones Jr stated that on Saturday night he proved he had the best hook Read Full Story >>> The hits keep coming for UFC, now it's loading up for fight against Pacman
By Steve Cofield, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
With a schedule like this, how can you complain as a fight fan? September 19 features the double-dip with UFC 103 battling the Floyd Mayweather pay-per-view. Now November is going to feature two more MMA versus boxing showdowns. On November 14 the UFC is going to give fans a free look at one of the Read Full Story >>> UFC PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS TO COUNTER MAYWEATHER AND BOXING
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
On September 19th, UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort is scheduled to go head-to-head with the HBO pay-per-view telecast of Mayweather vs. Marquez. Now, the UFC has decided to go on the offensive by televising a portion of the UFC 103 preliminary undercard for free during a one-hour commercial free telec Read Full Story >>> Apology to Mexico and other Donaire reactions
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
IN MY COLUMN ON TUESDAY, I wrote: “The World Boxing Association must move to immediately strike out from its official records what Panamanian brawler Rafael Concepcion had falsely preached about genuine courage from Las Vegas.”
There predictably was no reply from the WBA headquarters. Read Full Story >>> Early odds: Pacquiao 2-1 favorite over Cotto
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Manny Pacquiao is at least a 2-1 favorite to win over world welterweight champion Miguel Cotto with less than three months left to their Nov. 14 megafight, according to Las Vegas and other international online oddsmakers.
Based on early betting lines, Bodog Sportsbook lists Pac Read Full Story >>> Why is the Philippines so captivated by Manny Pacquiao?
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Outsiders think it's absurd- somewhat borderline idolatry. Others even ridicule Manny Pacquiao fans for their undying loyalty. Perhaps Floyd Mayweather Jr. is wondering how Pacquiao sold out his tickets for his fight in November without hardly saying a word when he is practically "whoring" himself o Read Full Story >>> Cotto vows ‘unforgettable fight’
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
An unforgettable fight and a victory for Puerto Rico.
That’s what Miguel Cotto said in an on-line video chat conducted by the Puerto Rican newspaper Primera Hora on Friday, 85 days before he battles pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title fight on November 14 in Las Vega Read Full Story >>> Donaire honored by Aquino family, too
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
MANILA, Philippines - It was supposed to be newly crowned interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr.’s tribute to the late Sen. Ninoy Aquino and former President Cory Aquino but to his surprise, the surviving Aquino fa Read Full Story >>> Cotto: "Pacquiao Will Be Another Win For Puerto Rico"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
For the first time, Miguel Cotto revealed that his WBO welterweight title will be on the line when he meets Manny Pacquiao on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Previously, everyone but Cotto would confirm that the welterweight would be at stake at the catch-weight of 145-pounds. Cotto plans Read Full Story >>> Donaire donates his shorts and robe to Aquinos
ABS-CBN News, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
MANILA - Filipino boxing champ Nonito Donaire, Jr. on Friday paid tribute to the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. and his wife, former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, by giving his boxing shorts and robe to the Aquino children.
Donaire said he identified with the Aq Read Full Story >>> Rematch of draw has one fighter heavily favored
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Sat, 22 Aug 2009
Indonesia’s Chris John has been installed as a solid betting favorite of minus 330 against Rocky Juarez in their Sept. 19 rematch, lending credence to the view held by boxing fans who believe Juarez was fortunate to escape with a draw in their first fight in February.
The fight, in which Jo Read Full Story >>>
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