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Exclusive Podcast: Freddie Roach!
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Wed, 22 Jul 2009
8CountNews spoke with Freddie Roach fresh back from the UK and got his thoughts on the recent Amir Khan victory. Roach gives us a good update on Khan's victory, and more. Freddie also talks about the big news on Pacquiao vs Cotto. Roach informs 8CN that he doesn't think Pacquiao has signed the co Read Full Story >>>Meet the trainer who turned Khan around
By John Wight, Morning Star Online, Wed, 22 Jul 2009
Boxing comment: How Freddie Roach has changed the fortunes of some of the world's top fighters
The first thing that hits you when you enter Freddie Roach's Wildcard Boxing Club is the sheer bedlam of the place.
The noise of heavy bags being pummelled, speed bags rattling back and forth, the Read Full Story >>> Kobe says Manny's the man
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 22 Jul 2009
MANILA, Philippines - In a revealing one-on-one interview, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant yesterday bared his thoughts on how he hopes to be remembered after retiring as a player, Phil Jackson’s chances of collecting a fourth three-peat, the special quality of young Filipino ballers, the Read Full Story >>> Cotto/Pacquiao: Who's the (better) man?
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Wed, 22 Jul 2009
Despite the fact that no ink has touched the paper, according to Top Rank head honcho Bob Arum, the fight is a "done deal". Now that weight, money, and all other key issues have been put to bed, the focus shifts to the two men who could deliver a "fight of the year" candidate if the past is any indi Read Full Story >>> Fall to Rise: Boxing's autumn already loaded with big fights
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
It wasn't even a month ago that I was bemoaning the lack of big fights this summer in boxing. While MMA diehards and casual fans alike had the momentous UFC 100 to celebrate, boxing's biggest fight (Mayweather-Marquez) was postponed until September, leaving us with very little in the way of marquee Read Full Story >>> Valero and Mosley effected by Cotto - Pacquiao announcement
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Just like Oscar De La Hoya would put the best fighters in his division and those immediately surrounding him on hold as he decided who his next opponent would be, Manny Pacquiao has done the same in recent years as possible foes put their plans on hold in hope to cash in on the Manny Lottery. For s Read Full Story >>> Kobe picks Pacquiao over Cotto
By Waylon Galvez, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant yesterday said Manny Pacquiao will beat Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico when they clash in November in New York.
“That’s not even a question,” said Bryant, who arrived Monday ni Read Full Story >>> Kobe feels bond with fellow champ Pacquiao
By Olmin Leyba, GMA News Online, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
The world they reign in may be different but visiting basketball superstar Kobe Bryant could feel a great bond with Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
It’s not because they share the same sports apparel brand. Or he’s just being a gracious visitor to his host’s favorite son.
Read Full Story >>> PAULIE MALIGNAGGI: "I WILL DOMINATE JUAN DIAZ"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
"One thing that Juan Diaz has not seen is someone like Paulie Malignaggi. He has never seen my style. He's fought boxers before, but not a boxer like Paulie Malignaggi. I've seen the Juan Diaz's of the world. I've fought better pressure fighters than Juan Diaz, so I'm not worrying about Juan Diaz's Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Pacquiao announces Cotto fight
CNN.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
(CNN) -- The world's top pound-for-pound fighter, Manny Pacquiao, will attempt to win a world title in a fourth division by taking on three-time world champio Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MIGUEL COTTO: IT'S ON
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
In the past, Bob Arum spent countless hours trying to get Manny Pacquiao to agree to a contract for a fight.
Not this time.
The Top Rank chairman announced Monday that everything is set for Pacquiao, considered boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter, to face WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cot Read Full Story >>> NO CHANGE AT THE TOP
Sportinglife.com (UK), Tue, 21 Jul 2009
There has been precious little to report in terms of action on the world 'pound-for-pound' beat in recent weeks after several high profile fights were either scrapped or re-scheduled.
Former 'pound-for-pound' top dog Floyd Mayweather was forced to shelve a proposed comeback bout with current 'P4P Read Full Story >>> Mayweather's "racial" comments stirring the pot
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
I was going to try and avoid talking about it at all if I could for several reasons, but the MMA community is in a bit of a tizzy regarding Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s recent comments about mixed martial arts and boxing.
If you can't or don't want to watch the video, the key quote is this:
"In boxi Read Full Story >>> Cotto - Pacquiao mailbag - Round One
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
My hate of Manny Pacquiao is legendary among those Manny-Maniacs who see only white or black when it comes to their idol. So when it was announced that Manny will be fighting Miguel Cotto on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and I had the nerve to report on the scheduled bout, Pacqu Read Full Story >>> Bryant on Pacman: 'I love him'
By Lawrence Casiraya, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant expressed admiration and respect for Manny Pacquiao and vows to support the local boxing icon in his next fight.
Bryant and Pacquiao appear together in an upcoming commercial for Nike. Both are endorsers of the brand.
"I love Read Full Story >>> Early fight analysis: Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
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The fight that most boxing fans anticipated is official. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum announced on Monday that IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion, and current top Read Full Story >>> Cotto, Pacquiao to meet Nov. 14
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
 
A deal has been completed for boxing's biggest fight of the fall: a showdown between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and welterweight titleholder Mig Read Full Story >>> It's Official, Pacquiao to Face Cotto
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
In what had become basically a mere formality, it was announced by Top Rank on Monday afternoon that Manny Pacquiao will be facing Miguel Cotto on November 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, at a catch-weight of 145-pounds.
"This is one of the most exciting fights I've done, ever," said Bob Arum Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Opens as 2-to-1 Betting Favorite against Cotto, Is It Justified?
By Giancarlo Malinconico, BoxingNews24.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Skybet.com is the first to list Manny Pacquiao as a 2-1 betting favorite over Miguel Cotto in their November 14 clash in Las Vegas. I will be the first to say, I am not stunned by the odds. Cotto will be the bigger man in this fight, but I think people tend to overstate the weight advantage in boxin Read Full Story >>> Buck and half of sprinkled sugar makes Pacquaio laugh
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
So Uncle Bob Arum as I boldly predicted, had to sprinkle some sugar on top for Manny Pacquiao.
My guesstimate is that it was a buck and half that made Pacman laugh, meaning a $75,000 per pound times two yo get the fighter to agree to fight Miguel Cotto Nov. 14 at a weight limit of 145 pounds.
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