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Boxing's elite trifecta: Marquez vs. Pacquio vs. Mayweather (part 2 of 2)
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
HOUSTON - Marquez is already near the peak, the zenith, the apex of boxing glory. Near. Close. Number . . . 2.
The man is on a tear. It is not enough to be the second best pound for pound fighter in the world - in the Read Full Story >>>Finally, Respect for Nietes
By Rico Navarro, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
Why did Filipino world champion Donnie Nietes go into the hometown of his opponent in Mexico to defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight championship of the world? To some, it wouldn?t make sense. To oth Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao balances boxing, family life
By Associated Press, International Herald Tribune, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines: Manny Pacquiao is losing. And he's having a good time.
The intensive training regime for his next fight, on May 2 against Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas, is a couple of weeks away. Now the man considered by many to be the world's best pound-for-pound boxer can relax a Read Full Story >>> Boxing's elite trifecta: Marquez vs. Pacquio vs. Mayweather (part 1 of 2)
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
HOUSTON - Boxing fans, rejoice! Boxing's renaissance is here, ushering in a NEW golden era for the sport. Major fight after major fight, we are witnessing a period attempting to become comparable to that shini Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Villaraigosa to meet in Filipinotown on Saturday
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
Manny Pacquiao, just back from a promotional tour in England with his May 2 opponent Ricky Hatton, will visit Filipinotown on Saturday accompanied by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
The Asian Journal reports Villaraigosa is expected to "honor and celebrate" Pacquiao, the Philippine boxing Read Full Story >>> Hatton told to stay off the booze on Bristol show-night
This is Bristol, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton has been warned about his boozy habits by trainer Floyd Mayweather Senior.
And the American fight legend will be in Bristol next week to ensure the IBO light welterweight king stays on the straight and narrow.
Hatton dons his promotional hat to stage his second profes Read Full Story >>> Mayweather primed for return to the ring?
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
There are few who believe that former pound-for-pound king and welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is permanently retired. Among the nonbelievers is his estranged father, Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Mayweather Sr. believes not only that his son will resume fighting but also that his unretirement Read Full Story >>> Living with a legend
By Adam Smith, SkySports.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
Mexico is a most proud nation. The people are patriotic, the families are huge and tight-knit; their boxers seemingly born to fight.
The list of Mexican greats reads like a who's who in the Read Full Story >>> Fun has begun for Hatton-Pacquiao bout
By Andy Samuelson, Las Vegas Sun, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
Manny Pacquiao just completed one of boxing?s most impressive years ever with three wins in three different weight classes, highlighted by his dominant victory over the iconic Oscar De L Read Full Story >>> Hatton: I'll win Manny's crown
By Connie Henry, The Sun, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
RICKY HATTON insists Fatman will beat Pacman to become boxing's new pound-for-pound king.
Much has been made of how Hatton balloons between fights due to his love of booze and food.
But Hatton, who jokingly refers to himself as Ricky Fatton, believes his weight advantage will give him the edge Read Full Story >>> Nietes wants top fights
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
DONNIE ?Ahas? Nietes proved that he is one of the best mini-flyweights out there. Now he wants the best fights among the elite fighters in the lower weight divisions.
After successfully defending his World Boxing Organization mini-flyweight crown last Sunday in hostile territory against Mexican c Read Full Story >>> Uncle Floyd: Lousy Poet But Mayweather Is Straw That Stirs The Drink!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
?Freddie Roach is like a Don Rickles joke
The likes of me he will never approach
He can?t go first class, he belongs in coach
His eggs are so scrambled, he don?t know how to poach?
Saying that Floyd Mayweather?s poetry is childish is an insult to kindergarteners everywhere.
He wouldn? Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao begins training in bid to win his 5th title
GMA News Online, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao reported to Freddie Roach?s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles eager to begin a two-month long training that would prepare him against British boxer Ricky Hatton.
Pacquiao, who will face Hatton in ?The Battle of East vs West" on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena i Read Full Story >>> ?This ain?t no dehydrated Oscar de la Hoya Pacquiao is fighting?
By Aldrin Quinto, Business Mirror, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
APPARENTLY realizing that size isn?t everything, Ricky Hatton is now crowing about his technical ability and how it would be a big factor in securing a win over pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao in their May 2 showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
After days of boasting about the size discrep Read Full Story >>> Hatton's punchline
By Stuart Brennan, Manchester Evening News, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
RICKY Hatton won the nation's hearts as a ferocious fighter . . . and an occasional Jack the Lad.
Now, at the age of 30, Hatton is much, much more. He is a dad, fiance, stand-up comedian, after-dinner speaker, businessman, promoter, manager, and TV celebrity . . . not to mention ferocious fighter Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton- Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde
By Dan Gabel, Diamond Boxing, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
I am an unabashed fan of Ricky Hatton. No question about it. In the ring he is a dynamo. I love the constant pressure and constant action. I love the brawling style. Sure it might cause him to lose some fights to more technically sound boxers. For example his only career loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr Read Full Story >>> Hatton And Floyd Sr. Like 'Peas and Carrots'
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
TSS readers regularly come up with tags for fights that obliterate the names given by promoters. I think our ace commenters might be able to do a bit better than ?The Battle of East and West,? the tag for the May 2nd showdown between the division-hopping Filipino fury?let me amend that, containe Read Full Story >>> Insider Notebook: Hatton on Pacquiao, Booze, Status
By Robert Morales, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
It was Monday, 4:30 p.m. in Manchester, England. Ricky Hatton had just slept for a good hour during a train ride home following a training session. We were supposed to talk to him during the ride. But his special assistant, Paul Speaks, told us three times to call back in 20 minutes because "Ricky's Read Full Story >>> KO warning for Pacquiao
SkySports.com, Fri, 06 Mar 2009
Manny Pacquiao has been warned that Ricky Hatton will "bust him up" when the pair clash on May 2 at the MGM Grand.
The light-welterweight showdown in Las Vegas will see both fighters vying for the title of the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.
However Hatton's trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr Read Full Story >>> Vic Darchinyan Is Looking To Make History
By Igor Frank, 411mania.com, Thu, 05 Mar 2009
This weekend while covering a Marquez vs. Diaz fight in Houston, I discovered that Mexican fans love Vic Darchinyan despite the fact that he demolished two of their favorite proud champions, Christian Mijares and Jorge Arce, one after the other.
One of Vic's trainers from Australia, Angelo Hyder, Read Full Story >>>
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