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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Pacquiao: I'm close to 100 per cent
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Manny Pacquiao told me, in Los Angeles, that he is close to what he considers 100percent condition to face Ricky Hatton on May 2 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. He allowed The Telegraph exclusive access both into his apartment, and his training camp, where he is surrounded by his entourage. They smile, Read Full Story >>>OPEN LETTER TO OSCAR DE LA HOYA
By Hesiquio Balderas, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Since I can remember, I?ve been a boxing fan. My uncle, Humberto Santos, was a professional boxer and had some fights in Arena Mexico. I think that?s how I got bitten by the boxing bug.
I remember also that occasio Read Full Story >>> Oscar de la Hoya underrated
By Marcus Henry, NewsDay.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
I?ve been asked over the last couple of days where Oscar de la Hoya?s place is in boxing history. Is he an all-time great? Is he a hall-of-famer? Is he overrated?
There are a lot of pundits and fans who think de la Hoya was overrated. I?m here to make the case that de la Hoya might have been a li Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy Retirement Signals the Start of New Era
By Andres Antonio Carriedo, TalkingBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
The boxing world has had a few days now to ponder Oscar De la Hoya's retirement from the sport of boxing. Much of the talk has centered on De la Hoya's impact on the sport. Since he's been the squared circle's biggest star for at least the last decade, much of the talk has been rooted in hyperbole.
Read Full Story >>> Oscar was good but not quite great
By Frank Warren, The Sun, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
OSCAR DE LA HOYA announced his retirement from boxing this week ? and no one can argue with the amount of money he generated for himself, and the sport.
But, despite winning world titles at six different weights and his massive box-office appeal, for me De La Hoya will go down as a good fighter ? Read Full Story >>> DANIEL PONCE DE LEON RETURNS ON HBO PLUS' "NEXT BOXING GENERATION" ON APRIL 25TH
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
FORMER WORLD CHAMP TO FACE NICARAGUA'S MARLON AGUILAR AT COLISEO MIGUEL CANTO DE COZUMEL
LOS ANGELES - On Saturday, April 25th, HBO Plus' "Next Boxing Generation" is pleased to feature the return of Former World Junior Feath Read Full Story >>> WILL PACQUIAO-HATTON LIVE UP TO HAGLER-HEARNS?
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Both Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr. have promised knockouts inside of three rounds, but will the highly-anticipated clash between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton live up to the lofty expectations of their trainers? While the styles of each fighter certainly could lead to the type of action w Read Full Story >>> Quit looking for a De La Heir Apparent
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Just a few days after Oscar De La Hoya?s retirement, a search is underway, inevitable as it is unfortunate. Already, there is a hunt for the next Oscar. But there is no De La Heir Apparent.
Yet, Read Full Story >>> MORE RICKY HATTON TRIVIA
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Ricky Hatton fought only once outside either United States or United Kingdom when he faced Belgian boxer Pascal Montulet whom he defeated by a second round knockout in Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum: Floyd Mayweather must come to us
By Brian VanOchten, mlive.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is using fighting words to quell talk of a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao megafight matchup later this year.
"(Expletive) Mayweather. Pacquiao's the big attraction. He has to come to us if he wants it," Arum told a group of reporters, according to BoxingInsider.com. "I Read Full Story >>> Hatton to go down like Diaz, says Arum
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said yesterday there?s no doubt in his mind that Ricky Hatton will go out like a light in his IBO lightwelterweight title defense against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2.
?I?ve never seen Manny as quick as he is n Read Full Story >>> Hatton-Pacquiao: Sideshow battle continues
By Andy Samuelson, Las Vegas Sun, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
The gesture seemed, well, almost genuinely nice.
Then again that was only at first glance. Factor in the escalating war of words that Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao?s tra Read Full Story >>> Hatton diary: Only the best
Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
In the first of four diary entries, exclusive to Yahoo! Sports, from Ricky Hatton, the British star says he is relishing being the underdog when he fights Manny Pacquiao on May 2.
It's raining in England and Manchester City can't stop losing. So, all things considered, Las Vegas isn't a bad place Read Full Story >>> Top Rank boss Arum confident of Pacquiao victory
GMA News Online, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Top Rank Promotions chairman Bob Arum arrived in the country Friday and readily proclaimed a Manny Pacquiao victory over Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The veteran boxing promoter said Pacquiao?s speed will be too much for the Englishman to handle.
Besides, H Read Full Story >>> Bobblehead vibrations as Manny Pacquiao Fever explodes
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Medical experts worlwide are getting ready to treat the usual outbreak of Pacman fever, an uncontrollable condition which brings those so afflicted tremendous angst usually followed by unparalleled joy and satisfaction.
In other words, we're a fortnight away as Ricky Hatton's Loyal Lads would put Read Full Story >>> Roach Sees Hatton Getting Knocked Out
SecondsOut.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Freddie Roach, the trainer of Manny Pacquiao, believes his fighter will knock out Ricky Hatton when the pair clash for the IBO junior-welterweight crown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May Read Full Story >>> Lawmaker?s supporters resign to back Pacquiao
By Isagani Palma, The Manila Times, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
MALUNGON, Sarangani: Top political leaders of incumbent Rep. Erwin Chiongbian have resigned from the dominant Sarangani Reform and Reconciliation Organization (SARRO) party to support the upcoming bid for Congress of world boxing icon Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao here, a reliable source bared Friday. Read Full Story >>> Donaire expects no problem in weigh-in
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. was just a pound over the limit yesterday morning and should have no problem at all making it for today?s official weigh-in at the Manila Hotel.
According to the boxer?s wife, Rachel, Donaire exercised for 30 minutes in the morning, just inside their Alaba Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO-HATTON: THE BALLAD OF TWO BRAVE WARRIROS PT. 1
By John Louie Ramos, FightHype.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Alexander the Great once wept when he realized that there were no more worlds left to conquer. He had reached the abyss of supremacy, an immeasurable deep chasm that had nothing more to offer but an oasis of nothingness; an ocean of emptiness. True enough, in his despair, his dynasty crumbled into p Read Full Story >>> Thanks for the memories, Oscar
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sat, 18 Apr 2009
Your weekly random thoughts ?
? I have said and written many times that we should enjoy Oscar De La Hoya because someday he would be gone from the ring. Now he is, so I hope you enjoyed the ride as much as I did. Here are a few more thoughts on the Golden Boy's career in the wake of his retiremen Read Full Story >>>
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