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Manny Pacquiao vs. Amir Khan? Really?
By Dave "Large" Larzelere, SportingNews.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
Two rumors swept the internet over the long weekend about Manny Pacquiao:
1. That if the Cotto fight hadn't worked out, he might have fought Wild Card stablemate Amir Khan.
2. That if he had ended up fighting Khan, he might have had his hands full, because Khan was whuppin' his ass around the Read Full Story >>>Manny Pacquiao vs. UFC Nov. 14!
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
If you're anything like me, and somewhere between still learning about the nuances of the UFC and not too happy about how things within the boxing industry are going anyway, I say take a few minutes or so and read a column by Rick Rockwell, also known as the MMA Examiner of Sacramento, CA.
Virtu Read Full Story >>> Mayol: “Mission Impossible” is Possible
By Winchell Campos, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—Knowing in his heart that he deserved to have won the first fight against local boy Ivan Calderon, Filipino Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol said there is nothing impossible in winning the Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao departs to hype up Cotto fight
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao leaves for the United States today for the five-city publicity tour for his Nov. 14 title fight against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The promo tour will start Sept. 10 with a press conference at the Yankee Stadium i Read Full Story >>> VILORIA, SONSONA TO HEADLINE RP CARD
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
REIGNING International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior flyweight champion Brian Viloria is looking to fight again before Filipino boxing fans in a card that hopefully, would include new World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior bantamweight champion Marvin Sonsona.
Viloria revealed during yesterday&# Read Full Story >>> Viloria sets eyes on unifying title belts
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
Hawaii-born puncher Brian Viloria has one thing in mind in so far as the most feasible task at hand.
The reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-flyweight king wants to unify all the major belts in the 108 lbs clas Read Full Story >>> Sonsona’s camp says no to Darchinyan
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
WORLD Boxing Council and World Boxing Association super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan has shown interest in a unification bout with newly-crowned World Boxing Organization super flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona.
However, Sonsona’s promoter, Sammy Gello-ani, has no plans of pitting the Read Full Story >>> Bautista prepares for comeback fight
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
FOLLOWING a long layoff from a career-threatening wrist injury, ALA boy Rey Bautista will finally be making his comeback in the boxing ring as he faces up-and-coming World Boxing Council International featherweight champion Rachamongkol Sor Pleonchit on Oct. 16 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Read Full Story >>> What to do in AIBA boxing
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
MILAN – Surely, there are tons of lessons to be learned from the Philippines’ failure to enter the third round of eliminations at the 15th AIBA World Boxing Championships here.
The five-man Filipino squad finished with a record of three wins and five losses. Lightflyweight Harry Tanam Read Full Story >>> Roger Mayweather confident layoff won't hurt Floyd's chances against Juan Manuel Marquez
By David Mayo, The Grand Rapids Press, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
When the issue arose last week of his nephew's layoff, which reaches 21 months tomorrow, Roger Mayweather blanched, then correctly pointed out how some of the greatest names in boxing history, alongside which his nephew compares favorably, overcame much more substantial respites.
Floyd Mayweather Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER: THE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS PERSIST!
By Jarrad Woods, RingTalk.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
New York, NY- As the former pound for pound king, Floyd Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) makes his return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) on September 19th, boxing fans have something to talk about. Whether you anticipate a rusty Mayweather who will catch his first L, or for him to Read Full Story >>> No Khan do: Roach wouldn't roll out on Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
Is half a Roach as good as a whole one?
No, that is no kindergarten riddle, it’s a boxing question because the question arises as to where Coach Freddie Roach’s loyalty would lie if and when his top client, Manny Pacquiao, fights rising UK star Amir Khan.
Bob Arum, who likes to pou Read Full Story >>> Interview with Al Bernstein: On Super 6, Pacquiao vs Cotto, Mayweather Jr vs Marquez, De La Hoya, Tyson and Tons more!
By David Tyler, DogHouseBoxing.com, Wed, 09 Sep 2009
According to Wikipedia, Al Bernstein is an American sportscaster, writer, stage performer, recording artist, and speaker. In 1980 he became the boxing analyst for ESPN. He left in 2003 to serve as the boxing analyst for Showtime boxing. Still working for Showtime, Al is considered the premier boxing Read Full Story >>> NIETES, GORRES ARRIVE IN NAYARIT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
TEPIC, NAYARIT -- WBO minimumweight champion Donnie Nietes and WBO number 3 bantamweight contender Z Gorres, both from ALA Gym of the Philippines, arrived today (Monday night) in Tepic, Nayarit, a coastal town west o Read Full Story >>> DONIAIRE VS SONSONA – IT MAYBE A LONG WAIT
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
 
Following Marvin Sonsona’s brilliant victory last weekend over Jose 'Carita' Lopez at the Casino Rama outside of Toronto, Canada, certain people bro Read Full Story >>> Boxing champs Viloria, Sonsona feted in Manila
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino world boxing champions Brian “Hawaiian Punch” Viloria and “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona were hailed today (Sept. 8) by supporters in the nation’s capital.
According to a TV report, Viloria and Sonsona graced a press conference arrang Read Full Story >>> Start spreading the news...Manny's back in town!
By Matt Stolow, Event Ticket Report, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
No major boxing event is official without the perfunctory New York City press conference, and Thursday's splash will be in grand fashion at the new Yankees Stadium and is open to the public.
I could go negative here and raise the question, "Why isn't Manny fighting there?" Maybe he will soon, is Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA HEADLINES "HAMON SA KAMPEON"
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
CEBU CITY--Comebacking Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista is expected to have his hands full when he takes on Thailand's reigning WBC International featherweight champ Rachamongkol Sor Pleonchit on Oct. 16 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.
The bout topbills the "Hamon sa Kampeon" boxing extravaganza which Read Full Story >>> Triumphant weekend
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Business World Online, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
It was another triumphant period for RP sports last weekend as pool legends Efren "Bata" Reyes and Francisco "Django" Bustamante and on-the-rise boxer "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona gave honor and pride to the country with their title-clinching performances in a pair of international competitions.
P Read Full Story >>> Marvin Sonsona: Marvelous Indeed!
By Allan Tolentino, 8countnews, Tue, 08 Sep 2009
One aspect of boxing that I have always been very intrigued by is the results of amateur fights involving boxers that went on to become world champions. In the Philippines, the national amateur tournaments are full of potential champions and if you ever get a chance to go check one of them and by al Read Full Story >>>
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