| |
|
There are 171,850 news articles in the database.
Displaying articles 145901 to 145920.
Prospect Watch: Getting to know ‘Mighty’ Mark Melligen!
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
FightFan.com caught up with rising light welterweight prospect ‘Mighty’ Mark Melligen at Las Vegas’s Mayweather gym. The well schooled Filipino southpaw is currently 15-1 (11 KOs) and will make his telev Read Full Story >>>Arum's miscalculation: Not understanding magnitude of Manny
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
In the avalanche of almost 18,000 emails I received in support of the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto bout being for the WBO welterweight title, a reader named Anibus thankfully changed the topic.
As the dust settles, as promoter Bob Arum should be scribbling a brief apology to Pinoys in particular a Read Full Story >>> Cotto/Pacquiao: Many questions, no answers, no title....no fight?
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
After all the punch and grab over whether or not this fight would actually happen, finally a deal was struck and the announcement was made. Bob Arum stated that the fight was agreed upon by both parties and that November 14th would be the defining moment in the careers of two of the sports most prom Read Full Story >>> High praise for Manny Pacquiao; none for Miguel Cotto
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Knowing my history, you would never believe I would agree with Bob Arum on anything. I have walked on the other side of the street from him for years.
But a weird "Axis of Evil" exists between Arum, WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel and myself.
The three of us believe WBO welterweight c Read Full Story >>> Is Cotto Damaged Goods?
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
The question on whether or not Miguel Cotto is damaged goods or not has been echoed throughout many boxing talks lately. You pick up the latest Ring Magazine and Cotto's bloody face is on the cover with the look of a beaten fighter there for the taking. You go to the message boards and the writings Read Full Story >>> Are Boxers Getting title Shots Without Working for Them?
By Stuart Gant, BoxingNews24.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
I am and have been for a long time a huge boxing fan, enjoying not only the big boxing matches but also the lower level bouts, however even I can’t avoid the issue of certain boxers getting title shots or big bouts when many would say they didn’t deserve it.
There are many examples of Read Full Story >>> WBO: Cotto can be forced to stake his belt
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
EVEN IF MIGUEL COTTO DOESN’T want to, he’d likely be forced to stake his World Boxing Organization welterweight belt against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
This was the opinion of WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, who’s batting for t Read Full Story >>> Boxingnews24 – Pound for Pound rankings
By Liam Santiago, BoxingNews24.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Below is the top ten pound for pound boxers in the world according to boxingnews24, from myself, Liam Santiago. I’m sure the ranking will spark an uproar between readers and I expect to take some serious criticism as a result of my choices. So, we now have an official pound for pound ranking. Read Full Story >>> What if UFC decides to launch heavy artillery at Mayweather-Marquez?
Bad Left Hook, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Editor's Note by SC: Not ten minutes after I posted this article, the Los Angeles Times reported that Fedor will be announced as signed by the UFC on Friday. This could be more real than I expected:
A long-awaited agreement between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the man considered the wor Read Full Story >>> Manny and Miguel, just say no
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Pacland Public Enemy #1 reporting from an undisclosed location while smoking a beef brisket, along with enjoying a few Shiner Bocks.
Seems as if some card carrying members of Pacquiao Nation have taken offense to my recent columns regarding their star, again. My life has been threatened, my in Read Full Story >>> Pacman pushes for Cotto title fight
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao wants Miguel Cotto’s belt.
“Let’s make it a title fight,” Pacquiao said yesterday during his visit to The STAR, referring to his Nov. 14 match with Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Questions about the fight being a non-title figh Read Full Story >>> Can Donaire, Sr. Weave his Magic on Sonsona?
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Marvin Sonsona will be transferring his training camp to Cebu and renowned trainer Nonito Donaire, Sr. will join the team once he arrives from the U.S. Donaire has stated in the past that he dreams of producing another world Read Full Story >>> Sponge Bob Arum corrects worst career gaffe on Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
"I am filipino and I need to see Manny Pacquiao fight in Vegas for he is my generation's Flash Elorde, Elvis, The Beatles, King Rameses II, Genghis Khan, maybe even Seabiscuit."--MANNY PACQUIAO'S ARDENT FAN, FRANCIS V, WHO LIVES IN CALIFORNIA AND WHO DREAMS OF ATTENDING PACMAN VS. COTTO.
I can Read Full Story >>> Bahamas and US training for Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Freddie Roach, always cool and calm, was uncharacteristically frantic over the phone on Tuesday.
“If you get to talk with Manny, please tell him to give me a call,” Roach said as he was about to call it a day at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood. (Roach’s message has been f Read Full Story >>> Title shot for Farenas?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Hard-hitting southpaw Michael Farenas suffered a deep cut over his right eyebrow on an accidental headbutt and settled for a second round technical draw with Mexican trialhorse Arturo Gomez in the “Latin Fury” undercard at Nueva Vallarta, Mexico, last Saturday night.
Despite the incon Read Full Story >>> "Violence Inside The Ropes" Campaign
Billy C & Gary Shaw Team Up to get people to put down the guns and put on the Gloves!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
This past weekend the sport of boxing and the entire World lost a great man in Former World Champion, Vernon Forrest.
Vernon was the victim of the gutless act of being shot to death while putting air in his tires at a gas station in Atlanta.
When EPSN.com asked for his thoughts, Forrest's pro Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSTAR JOAN GUZMAN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
LOS ANGELES, July 28 - Perhaps the greatest boxer to ever come out of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo's Joan Guzman has already compiled a spectacular resume that includes a 1996 Olympic berth, 29 professional wins with Read Full Story >>> Mayweather/Castillo I: the Night “Money” Got a Bailout (Was Marquez Watching?)
By Giancarlo Malinconico, BoxingNews24.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2009
Throughout many of his promotional tours throughout his career, Floyd is quick to criticize his opponents for receiving gift wins, while touting his undefeated record. Mayweather claims Pacquiao lost to Marquez both times. He also said De La Hoya lost to Ike Quartey. But Mayweather seems to neglect Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao mulls initial training in Cebu
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
MANILA, Philippines -- In preparation for his November clash with welterweight star Miguel Cotto, IBO junior welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is reportedly planning to kick off his training in Cebu City.
In a TV interview, Pacquiao said he will be holding initial workouts in the famous southe Read Full Story >>> Title fight or not the WBO wants its sanctioning fees
By José Manuel Martino, BoxeoMundial, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
It’s been close to a week since the Manny Pacquaio – Miguel Cotto bout was agreed upon by both camps and officially announced to the world. As most people know by now the fight is set to take place on the 14th of November at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada, with an agreed upon weight l Read Full Story >>>
|
|
|
|
|
