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Tex?s Southpaw Study: A Look at the Lefty
By Daniel 'Tex' Cohen, RingsideReport.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Hundreds of years ago, they were stoned to death for witchcraft. In the boomer generation, nuns smacked them on the hand with rulers. They make up an overwhelming proportion of US presidents. They are cherished in all sports for their versatility, uniqueness and ambidextrous tendencies. In some ways Read Full Story >>>Pro Boxing Yearender: Pacquiao wipes away the blues
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Florante Condes lost his IBF minimumweight title, five Filipinos were thwarted in bids for world crowns and at least four highly-regarded contenders blew their chance to advance to the global stage but Manny Pacquiao made all the d Read Full Story >>> FARENAS LOOKS TO WIN BIG
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Hard-hitting featherweight Michael Farenas is looking to win big in his battle with Thailand?s Sunan Thosen at the Mandaluyong Gym in an exciting fight card promoted by WBO world bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa and Mayor Ben Read Full Story >>> Judgment in the far east
By Romel Ferriol Bernardo, 8countnews, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
When boxing community in the Philippines got hold of the news that promoter Aljoe Jaro chose the historic Araneta Coliseum for his upcoming boxing event dubbed ?Judgment in Far East? slated January 11 next year, many raised eyebrows and expressed concern on the promoter?s judgment in holding his big Read Full Story >>> DODIE BOY JR MAY REMAIN AMATEUR
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Efforts are underway to try and convince former two-division world boxing champion Dodie Boy Penalosa to keep his promising son ? Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr ? from turning pro in his debut set for tomorrow at the Mandaluyong Gym.
The newly elected president of the Philippine Amateur Boxing Association Read Full Story >>> Hatton wants Pacquiao followed by Mayweather rematch
inthenews.co.uk, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Ricky Hatton says he wants to take on pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao next year before a possible rematch against Floyd Mayweather Junior.
The Manchester fighter says if he succeeds in securing those fights then he Read Full Story >>> BOXING DAY IN NEW ZEALAND
By Dr. Allan Recto, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Akaroa, New Zealand (12/26/2008) ? Boxing Day is a public holiday observed in New Zealand every December 26, which also marks St. Stephen?s Day. St. Stephen was the first Christian to become a ?martyr? because of his faith and died by stoning. Boxing Day has nothing to do with the two fighters in th Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WAY AHEAD IN ESPN STAR SPORTS ?CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS? AND ALL SPORTSNATION TEAM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Filipino ring icon and national treasure Manny Pacquiao who was named ?Fighter of the Year? by Sports Illustrated and ?World Boxer of the Year? by the World Boxing Council is way ahead of Malaysia?s squash world champion Nicol David in the finals of the ESPN Star Sports on line poll to choose the ?C Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's story dominated boxing in 2k8
By Bob Hanna, SouthCoastToday.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
It was a year that saw the probable departure of at least two old familiar faces and the welcoming of a distinctly new one. Make no mistake, Manny Pacquiao is now The Man in boxing, both in the mythical pound-for-pound ratings and at the bo Read Full Story >>> Meet the Fighter of the Year
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
The race for the 2008 Fighter of the Year award is not much of a race at all. It?s about as competitive as the 1973 Belmont, when the great Secretariat won by 31 lengths, or the 1940 NFL championship game, when the Chicago Bears routed the Washington Redskins 73-0.
Picking the winner this year is Read Full Story >>> 15 (rounds) memories of 2008
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
It was a good year. Thanks, Manny Pacquiao. It was a surprising year. Thanks, Pacquiao and Bernard Hopkins and Antonio Margarito. It was a tough year. Get well, Genaro Hernandez. It was a disappointing year. Goo Read Full Story >>> Christmas wishes for boxing?s future
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
There were, it seemed, more movie stars and other celebrities in the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden on June 28, 1997, than there were for many Academy Award celebrations.
The media contingent to cover the heavyweight title rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson was about the size of Verm Read Full Story >>> It?s high time they blame Manny Pacquiao
By Epifanio M. Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
The ?they? refers to those who up to this time still could not accept a Filipino is better than the rest of the world. Except for billiards maybe, Filipinos are expected to lose in any athletic competition they are in.
When M Read Full Story >>> Holloway a Sparring Partner Du Jour No Longer
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Welterweight hopeful Rashad Holloway was supposed to be back home in Cincinnati, Ohio for Christmas, as he had a scheduled bout this weekend. So in preparation for his final appearance of 2008, the 9-1 Holloway spent last week sparring with Antonio Margarito, who faces Shane Mosley next month. He wa Read Full Story >>> Concepcion inspired by Pacquiao
By Romel Ferriol Bernardo, 8countnews, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Bernabe Concepcion, one of the Philippines? brightest boxing prospects, is particularly proud of the red Nike boxing shoes he wears during his daily workout. Not only are they similar in color and brand with the footwear of his idol Manny Pacquiao, more so, the shoes are given as a gift by no less Read Full Story >>> Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Isang maligayang Pasko ang aking ipinahahatid sa inyong lahat at sana, madama ninyong lahat ang tunay na diwa ng Kapaskuhan at sana, kayo pong lahat ay nasa mabuting kalagayan ng pag-iisip, pangangatawan at h Read Full Story >>> TALAPE ASKED TO DEFEND RP 122 LB. TITLE VS. BELANDRES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Philippine junior featherweight champion Jun Talape has been asked to make a mandatory defense of his national title against No. 1 contender Reynaldo Belandres of North Cotabato on Feb. 21 in Mandaue City.
In an official c Read Full Story >>> When Manny was rejected as endorser
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Believe it or not, the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter was rejected as a commercial endorser some eight years ago.
Manny Pacquiao was paid P100,000 to endorse Shark energy drink by local distributor Dioceldo Sy but the Thai principals rejected him as a pitchman.
?They didn?t know who Man Read Full Story >>> Christmas wishes for boxing?s future
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
There were, it seemed, more movie stars and other celebrities in the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden on June 28, 1997, than there were for many Academy Award celebrations.
The media contingent to cover the heavyweight title rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson was about the size of Verm Read Full Story >>> Twelve Days of Boxing Christmas List
By Thomas Scherr, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
As we reach the holiday season, I figured it was a good time to put together my Christmas list for 2009:
Day 1: An undisputed lightweight champion. Golden Boy Promotions announced this week that Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz will meet to determine the best lightweight in the world. While that Read Full Story >>>
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