Donaire focused on Filipino boxing solidarity
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Nontio Donaire is focused on his Saturday night Pinoy Power pay per view bout with Rafael Concepcion at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada. And he should be, though Concepcion's record is not perfect at 13 wins, 3 losses by knockout, and a draw, the Panamanian has the reputation of carrying he  Read Full Story >>>

Donaire moves up, takes big step toward boxing glory
By Mike Ochosa, Business Mirror, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Nonito Donaire JR. has been described as a very skillful boxer. He is said to have what it takes to become one of boxing’s greatest. But this needs to be backed up by performance and, so far, he has shown he is right on track. On August 15, he embarks on a new chapter in his career as he m  Read Full Story >>>

Top 10 reasons why Juan Manuel Marquez may defeat Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
On September 19, 2009, unanimous current number 2 pound-for-pound fighter, Juan Manuel Marquez, will face former number 1 boxing retiree, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vegas odds have the fight favoring Mayweather by a heavy margin, but here are my top 10 reasons why the odds-makers may be wrong and why Mar  Read Full Story >>>

Merciful Mayweather: Hates loudmouths, helps battered women
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
One minute he’s flashing cash in strip clubs, the next minute he’s aiding the homeless and giving help to battered women. Then, in the third minute, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is blasting “they” (read mainly white media) for not showing his humanitarian efforts. I am no psych  Read Full Story >>>

Dedicated to President Cory
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Last Saturday, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. and his wife Rachel marked their first wedding anniversary but there was little time to toast and make merry. Donaire is in the final stages of preparation for his big fight against Panama’s Rafael (El Torito) Concepcion at the Hard R  Read Full Story >>>

Five Reasons Miguel Cotto Can Defeat Manny Pacquiao
By Bryan Trafford, Inside Fights, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Miguel Cotto is an underdog against Manny Pacquiao. Many consider him to be tarnished, damaged goods in the ring. He has not looked good in has last two major fights, against Margarito and Clottey. He was brutally beaten by Margarito, and barely survived against Clottey. He has shown a potential for  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao: Clear vision, dirty diamond, murky legacy?
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
As we all know, Manny Pacquiao now stands on the brink of doing something that has never been done in the history of the sport. It took him 14 years to do it, but nonetheless, many careers have been started and have finished with no other man to ever walk the planet accomplishing this optimal fea  Read Full Story >>>

Hopkins Says Pacquiao will X Cotto
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Take it as a promoter putting his chips on the fighter he represents, but light heavyweight champion and Golden Boy Promotions equity partner Bernard Hopkins is picking Manny Pacquiao to knockout Miguel Cotto on November 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "I do not think his face can withstand 12 rounds in  Read Full Story >>>

Mike Arnaoutis Returns 8/27 in North Bergen, NJ
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
North Bergen, NJ - Junior-Welterweight contender "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis of Atlantic City, NJ will make his second straight appearance at North Bergen, NJ's Schuetzen Park when he faces off with Troy Browning on August 27. The 10-round main event will headline the show promoted by Pound4Pound Promot  Read Full Story >>>

The Importance of a Great Trainer
By Aaron Screen, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
“Sit down, son. No one will ever forget what you did here today” – Eddie Futch It is without question that a trainer can have a tremendous impact on the way his fighter performs. A great trainer can be the difference between his fighter winning and losing. Whilst it is without   Read Full Story >>>

Beaten by tweetin’
By Bart Barry, 15rounds.com, Tue, 11 Aug 2009
Do you know what day Miguel Cotto opened camp for his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao? How about what time Paul Williams usually heads to the gym on weekdays? Any idea what weight-loss progress Cristobal Arreola has made for his match with Vitali Klitschko? Do you know Andre Berto’s plans f  Read Full Story >>>

By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009
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'The Filipino Flash' Drives 'Pinoy Power'
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009

There will most likely never be another Manny Pacquiao. He is at once considered the Filipino version of Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth and the Beatles. Guys like him, as Larry Merchant might say, don't just grow out of the rice patties.   Read Full Story >>>

Arum certifies it: Pacquiao-Cotto for WBO crown, 145 pound limit
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009

Paymaster Bob Arum is so concerned about the continuing brouhaha over the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto super bout that he is sunning himself in the South of France. I spoke to Arum Sunday nig  Read Full Story >>>

Cotto can't have his cake and eat it too
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009
If Miguel Cotto really wants a piece of the Pacquiao cake, he's either going to have to take it or let it be. What Cotto wants however is to take the cake and eat it as well. It's a simple dilemma really. Cotto wants to fight Pacquiao for the money a fight with Boxing's cash cow presents but doe  Read Full Story >>>

Oscar Larios Announces His Retirement From Boxing
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009
After several weeks of thinking it over, former two division champion Oscar Larios has announced his retirement from the sport of boxing. At the young age of 32, Larios was involved in 77 pro bouts (69-7-1, 39KOs). He last fought in March, losing his WBC featherweight title to Takahiro Aoh. After ta  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd wins round one of his argument against UFC
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009
No, Floyd Mayweather Jr. isn't twisting my arm while I'm writing this, and his uncle Roger doesn't have me in a chokehold either but as far as round one of the trash talk war goes between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dana White together with UFC, I’d have to give it to “Money May”. Bes  Read Full Story >>>

MARVIN SONSONA GEARING UP FOR WAR
By Oliver A. Gabito, DDM, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009

Marvin Sonsona is preparing well for his upcoming fight with Puerto Rican Jose “Carita” Lopez (39-7-2) 32 KO’s, for the WBO World Super flyweight Championship. Carita Lopez who currently holds the worl  Read Full Story >>>

Futch's Legacy
By Marty Mulcahey, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 10 Aug 2009

In a sport where no commodity is as hard earned as trust, Eddie Futch stood alone. If boxing had a monetary currency, it would be inscribed with the words 'In Futch we Trust'. Countless boxers put their lives in his capable hands. Not on  Read Full Story >>>

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