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It's a tie between Pacquiao and Hatton
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
For the past decade or so, anyone that has followed the sport, I take that back, even if you didn't follow the sport, everyone knew that Oscar De La Hoya was the straw that stirred the drink. Anytime that Oscar fought, it became more than a fight, it was an event. Point blank, the man put butts in s Read Full Story >>>QUE NO SE CULPE A MORALES
By Ismael Rubio, BoxeoMundial, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
Desde finales de 2008, en el mundo del boxeo, se ha especulado acerca de una posible pelea entre Erik Morales y Juan Manuel M?rquez. El mismo Morales lleg? a asegurar que se encontrar?a en condiciones de enfrentarlo para Read Full Story >>> History's worst boxer retires with 256 losses. De la Hoya retires with 10 titles
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
In light of the "Golden Boy" Oscar de la Hoya's emotional retirement from boxing, a more unheralded fighter has also recently retired. Alright, so Peter "the Professor" Buckley - you've never heard of him - retired on October 31, 2008.
"The Professor"
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Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya?s Vegas 10-count
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement from boxing at an emotional news conference Tuesday in Los Angeles, but reverberations were felt in Las Vegas, where De La Hoya competed in some of his most memorable fights.
?People loved Oscar and they loved to watch him fight,? said Richard Sturm, MGM Read Full Story >>> America needing a new hero now De La Hoya has gone
Times Online, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
The ease at which Manny Pacquiao destroyed Oscar De La Hoya last December meant there was no surprise when De La Hoya announced his retirement in Los Angeles. De La Hoya always relied on his speed and his heart, but when Pacquiao showed the speed was gone, there was nothing much left. The big qu Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Aims for Four (and Six): Real History Part VI
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
In this series, designed to culminate the week of the May 2nd showdown between Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KO) and World Junior Welterweight champion Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KO), Pacquiao?s previous title claims in five weight divisions were examined. Identified were three lineal titles at Flyweight, Read Full Story >>> Manny of the people
Pacquiao's popularity puts even Hatton in the shade
SkySports.com, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
Ricky Hatton will take an army of thousands out to Las Vegas again in the first week of May. But even he struggles to keep up with Manny Pacquiao in the popularity stakes.
Pac Man is alread Read Full Story >>> Donaire hopes to pull off win for dad, crowd
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines - If he could have his way, Nonito Donaire Jr. would love to see his old man, Nonito Sr. at ringside when he defends his IBF and IBO flyweight titles against unbeaten Mexican Raul Martinez on Sunday.
Nonito Jr. last year had a falling out with his father and since then has tra Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao down to last few days of sparring
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao sparred for 10 rounds against three separate boxers Tuesday at the Wild Card Gym as he neared the last few days of sparring for his May 2 battle with Ricky Hatton.
David Rodela, Raymund Serrano and Urbano Antillon alternated on Pacquiao who has gone over a hun Read Full Story >>> Gorres primes up for shot at world title
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
ALA Gym star Z ?The Dream? Gorres is drawing nearer to his much awaited world title shot and could get his shot this year.
?We?re going to give him one more fight before letting him fight for a world championship,? said ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer in an interview with Sun.Star Cebu Read Full Story >>> Magbanua-Sithsaithong match to be explosive
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
BRAVEHEART Boxer Rolando Magbanua will be defending his interim World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight crown against Thai fighter Wanpoadjseuk Sithsaithong on April 25 at the Cebu Coliseum.
International boxing promoter Sammy Gello-ani of SGG Promotions, who is promoting the extravaganza Read Full Story >>> Gejon to show worth for new lease on ring
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
AFTER his career plummeted since an unsuccessful campaign in Japan, Cebuano fighter Eriberto ?Yukka? Gejon is slowly scaling back to the limelight. He will be up against world-rated Filipino fighter Sonny Boy Jaro in the boxing extravaganza dubbed ?The Flash and the Furious? this Sunday at the Arane Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao near peak form, says Roach
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Manny Pacquiao is close to peak form, the Filipino fighter?s chief trainer Freddie Roach revealed Wednesday from Los Angeles.
?He?s about 90 to 95 percent now,? Roach told the Bulletin 18 days before Pacquiao collides with Ricky Hatton of England at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Roach said P Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya walks away, time to create a new idol
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Angelenos either loved him or hated him, but Oscar De La Hoya was the face of boxing in the city and nation for nearly two decades and yesterday afternoon at the L.A. Live entertainment complex, the 36 year old announced his retirement.
"After heartfelt discussion with my family and my closest fr Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya was a great champion ... like it or not
By Josh_Nagel, Covers.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Oscar De La Hoya officially retired from boxing Tuesday, although the permanence of this status might be determined solely by how much money it will take to lure him back to the ring for one last mega-fight.
But if he does stay away from the fight game, I?d like to send him off with a sentiment t Read Full Story >>> Retirement deals costly blow to boxing
By Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review Journal, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
ou won't find Oscar De La Hoya listed near the top of any account chronicling the best boxers over the last century. He doesn't belong close to the legends of Robinson and Ali and Armstrong and Louis.
He wasn't in their league. He wasn't close.
But there is another and arguably more import Read Full Story >>> Your home for Hatton!
SkySports.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Ricky Hatton is back - and skysports.com will be the place to follow the build-up to his blockbusting showdown with Manny Pacquiao.
We will bring you all the latest news, views and interviews as we count down to May 2 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, when the Hitman will launch his second bid for pou Read Full Story >>> End Of The Road As Water Runs Dry For 'Goldenboy'
By Vivek Wallace, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
With 16 years, a countless amount of epic battles, and a trail of millions in his rear view, one of the biggest iconic figures in the history of the sport has decided to lay the gloves down and walk away, presumably for good. So often, athletes in the sport of boxing find themselves without a pot to Read Full Story >>> Recognizing the best fans in sports
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Franchise owners, athletes and coaches often thank their fans -- the ones they call the "best fans in the world." If you're an avid fan of any particular team, sport or athlete, I'm pretty sure you've heard lines like "without you, we won't be here." And truth be told there's indeed wisdom in that Read Full Story >>> Bayless to call shots for Pacquiao-Hatton fight
GMA News Online, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Veteran referee Kenny Bayless will be the third man on the ring when Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton clash for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) light-welterweight crown on May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bayless has worked on previous Pacquiao and Hatton fights in the Read Full Story >>>
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