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Manny Pacquiao v Henry Armstrong?
By Eric R. Sloan, Examiner.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
No matter what happens from this point forward, Manny Pacquiao will be a first ballot inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF). The IBHOF member to whom Manny is most often compared to is Henry Armstrong (Class of 1990).
My personal view is that Pacquiao has no interest in the c Read Full Story >>>But Filipinos Care About the Title, Bob!
By Epifanio M. Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
Bob Arum has a sound basis in saying that whether or not the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight is for the WBO welterweight championship, "nobody in the US cares". Neither fighter represents the US.
But why aren’t you se Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's Army on the march for historic title bout
By Michael Marley, The Philippine Star, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
Filipinos are on the march in support of their national idol Manny Pacquiao.
Yes, the Pinoys are lined up and ready for battle in the fight to convince the powers that be that yes, it is vital that Pacman fight Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 with the WBO welterweight title on the line.
Yes, it is vit Read Full Story >>> Save RP boxing from these anomalies
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
THANKS TO MANNY PACQUIAO, there's now a limitless demand for Filipino fighters to appear in international cards.
Pacquiao indeed has been of great help in pushing the career of other Filipino boxers who regularly turn to the RP superhero for their calling card.
But, hey, there's also one lamen Read Full Story >>> Concepcion ready for foe’s hit-and-run tactics
GMA News Online, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
Rising Filipino ring star Bernabe Concepcion declared he’s ready for whatever Steven Luevano brings to the ring when they tangle for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight title on August 15 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Luevano runs a lot. He is Read Full Story >>> 'The Desert Storm' Comes Back Home
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
After not leaving the friendly confines of Southern California for the first 21 fights of his career, Tim Bradley traveled to Nottingham, England last May to dethrone Junior Witter of his WBC jr. welterweight crown. Four months later he defended his belt against Edner Cherry in Biloxi, Mississippi. Read Full Story >>> Lopez-Sonsona Sept 4th!
By Lee Bates, FightNews.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
WBO Super flyweight champion Jose ‘Carita’ Lopez (37-7-2, 32 KOs) of Puerto Rico will make the first defense of his title on September 4th against Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KOs) of the Philippines. The bout will take place at the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada. “This is a very Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum is a quote machine
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
"Nobody in the U.S. cares," might not make it to the Quote Hall of Fame in Wilkes-Barre, PA, but if promoter Bob Arum turns this seeming malaise-like situation around it should get consideration for at least a bumper sticker like "Don't taze me bro."
Arum's words are the worst quote I can remembe Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Pacquiao: No Title? No Problem
By Corey T. Willinger, Inside Fights, Tue, 28 Jul 2009
When the fight between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao was first announced, promoter Bob Arum mentioned adding a certain element to “sweeten the deal” for Pacquiao. Most assumed that would come in the form of Cotto’s WBO Welterweight title being on the line, despite the bout not ta Read Full Story >>> 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 >>>
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