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Arum confirms that no title is on the line for Cotto-Pacquiao
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
Top Rank's Bob Arum confirmed the rumor that Miguel Cotto's WBO welterweight title will not be on the line in his November 14 clash with Manny Pacquiao.
"[Cotto] doesn't want to pay the sanction fee. So no, Miguel Cotto will not stake his crown against Manny Pacquiao. Nobody in the U.S. cares abo Read Full Story >>>Roger Mayweather: “Manny Pacquiao is a better fighter than I thought he was. That little dude has some balls!”
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
We caught up with top trainer Roger Mayweather at the Mayweather gym in Las Vegas and got his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, and a potential bout between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr! Only on FightFan.co Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather and the World Welterweight Crown
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
In the most recent display of what is becoming an almost Ali-Cosell relationship, ESPN’s Brian Kenny and Floyd Mayweather briefly touched on the topic of the Welterweight championship. Mayweather went after a previous Kenny assertion of Mosley as the ‘real’ champion right now, ref Read Full Story >>> The Nostradamus of Boxing? - Interview with Freddie Roach (Plus Roach's Top 10 Pound for Pound)
By David Tyler, DogHouseBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach has already established himself as THE boxing trainer of his generation. Sandwiched between Virgil Hill and Manny Pacquiao have been over 33 world champions trained by Freddie. His latest prot?g?, Amir Khan, was recently crowned the WBA light welterweight champion of the Read Full Story >>> Sonsona taking the same route as Pacquiao’s?
GMA News Online, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
With reigning pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao about to hang up his gloves in a year or two, the question that nags is: Will there be another "Pacman"?
If you ask matchmaker-turned promoter Sampson Lewkowicz, there’s a 19-year-old prospect also from General Santos City who’s got th Read Full Story >>> GARY SHAW: "TIMOTHY WILL ABSOLUTELY COME OUT OF THIS FIGHT VICTORIOUS"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
"I have a lot of respect for Nate. I signed Nate years ago, so I really know the Galaxy Warrior. But I love Timothy Bradley. I love his chances. He proved that he can go to England, he proved he can go to Mississippi and now he's going to his hometown to do wonderful things and he will absolutely co Read Full Story >>> Forrest RIP and Pacquiao - Cotto WAR
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
way in violent fashion this weekend, as Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia. Chavez and Lois discuss his passing and legacy, along with taking calls from fans.
With Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao locked-up for a November to remember, Chavez and Lois discuss the welterweight l Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Pacquiao already creating buzz
CBCNews, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will meet on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, it was announced last week, a legitimate superfight that has divided opinion among boxing fans.
Yes, online polls are unscientific, but the degree to which Pacquiao seems to be a favourite is a bit of a surprise. Cotto's troubles Read Full Story >>> Roach ponders Pacquiao's plan
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Now that Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Miguel Cotto, trainer Freddie Roach will have several months to put Pacquiao's game plan in place for the Nov. 14 bout at the MGM Grand Garden.
Roach said he has been working on a strateg Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto: Respect could be just a win away
By Glenn Wilson, Examiner.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Everbody knows that family. The one that has two brothers , maybe three , and one brother is always fighting for respect. He is courteous and well mannered. But maybe he wasn't quite as successful as the others. Nobody comes out and says it , but you know that his family looks at him just a little d Read Full Story >>> MARVELOUS SONSONA - CAN WE SLOW DOWN THE HYPE?
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Recent news reports indicate that the “worst kept secret” in Philippine boxing will finally get on the world stage. Marvin “The Marvelous” Sonsona who built his record and reputation fighting mostl Read Full Story >>> Pacman, Pacmom join Cebu City Mayor's Birthday celebration
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Pacmom.
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao greeted Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmena a very happy birthday Sunday night during celebrations held at the SM Trade Hall at SM Cebu City Sunday night. He was accompanied by his moth Read Full Story >>> 'Picasso' picks Manny by decision
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
MANILA, Philippines - It will go the distance, predicted international boxing matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz who said the other day Manny Pacquiao may not be able to knock out Miguel Cotto and is likely to win on points in their 12-round bout in Las Vegas on Nov. 14.
Lewkowicz, who was in town to a Read Full Story >>> Arum wrong, Pacquiao fans roar, sanction fee 150K
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Pinocchio The Promoter has struck again.
I had a disquieting feeling I should have double and triple checked Bob Arum's assertion that WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto had rejected paying $400,000 out of his multimillion dollar purse to fight Manny Pacquiao Nov. 14.
This was all a part o Read Full Story >>> Nietes, Gorres to fight in Mexico
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
ALA GYM stars Donnie Nietes and Z Gorres are set to see action in Top Rank’s “Latin Fury 11” in Mexico on Sept. 5.
After his world title defense was postponed a couple of times, World Boxing Organization mini-flyweight titleholder Nietes will finally set foot in the ring against Read Full Story >>> Acosta Upsets Antillon On Latin Fury PPV
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Urbano Antillon has been a professional for nine years and he’s 26 years old. Do the math, go ahead. Even if you are reading this after stumbling in from a night of carousing, you get it that Antillon started young. The California lightweight has been working on his trade, patiently, snagging Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao - Cotto: 4 months to go, a few problems but a giant upside
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
The organization for this event isn't done yet.
This is not just about minor details such as stolen lunch buffet tickets during fight week at the MGM Grand or which fighter is on the higher floor or closer to the elevator. Or my favorite of a photographer credential needed at ringside for a rogue Read Full Story >>> One American who wishes Pacquiao all the worst
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Bob Arum said “nobody in the US” cares whether the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto bout Nov. 14 is for a world title or not.
This old file photo of a grinning Arum a Read Full Story >>> Boxing champ Vernon Forrest shot dead in Georgia
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
The tragedies keep on coming in the boxing world. Another big name in boxing sufferend an untimely death and this time it's current world champion Vernon Forrest.
The associated press is reporting that boxing champion Vernon Forrest has been shot and killed in an apparent robbery in Atlanta, Geor Read Full Story >>> VERNON FORREST KILLED
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Mon, 27 Jul 2009
Former two-division world champion Vernon Forrest was killed during an attempted carjacking on Saturday night. According to reports, after two men tried to steal his Jaguar at an Atlanta gas station, Forrest chased them down with his own gun, gunfire was exchanged and Forrest was fatally wounded by Read Full Story >>>
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