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THOUGHTS ON THE WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION
By Ryan Burton, BoxingTalk.com, Wed, 24 Jun 2009
We keep hearing how boxing fans want to see Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. The current pound-for-pound king against the undefeated former pound-for-pound king. I too want to see that fight too but a proposed match up between Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto has all the makings of a more exciting Read Full Story >>>Arum cites reasons on Pacquiao vs Cotto over Mosley
ABS-CBN News, Wed, 24 Jun 2009
Top Rank Promotions chief Bob Arum thinks it?s much more practical for Manny Pacquiao to pick Miguel Cotto over Shane Mosley.
And here is why.
?Manny Pacquiao has saw for himself how immensely popular Miguel Cotto is,? said Arum in an interview over dzSR?s Sports Chat with Dennis Principe.
Read Full Story >>> Roach: Pacquiao deserves 70-30 share against Cotto
By Nick Giongco, Tempo, Wed, 24 Jun 2009
When Freddie Roach said his No. 1 fighter Manny Pacquiao deserves the lion?s share of the money against Miguel Cotto, the distinguished trainer wasn?t talking about a mere 60-40 split in favor of the Filipino pound for pound king.
Roach wants much more than that.
"70-30," Roach said over the p Read Full Story >>> Sorting Out the Remaining Year in Boxing
By Bryan Trafford, Inside Fights, Wed, 24 Jun 2009
As rumor would have it, Mixed Martial Arts and the UFC are killing Boxing. As true boxing fans would know, the UFC has helped force boxing to get its act together. The best are fighting the best, titles or no titles. Fighters are routinely scrapping belts in favor of lucrative and compelling matchup Read Full Story >>> Arum Says Cotto Brings More To Pacquiao Than Mosley
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 24 Jun 2009
Top Rank's Bob Arum is not paying any attention to the recent attacks by WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley. There have been numerous press releases and dozens of interviews in the last few weeks, where Mosley blasted Arum and the proposed November bout between Manny Pacquiao and WBO 147-pound c Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Sylvester Stallone, Nicole Scherzinger and Hollywood
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 24 Jun 2009
Popular Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is preparing for a career outside of boxing. If plans do not miscarry, the pound-for-pound king will see action in Hollywood with no less than the famous Sylvester(Rambo) Stallone.
Off the ring, famous Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is an aspiring sin Read Full Story >>> Roach Budges, Says "145" is Good For Pacquiao-Cotto
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao, has budged on his demand of making Miguel Cotto drop down to 143-pounds for a fight with Manny Pacquiao on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Several days ago, Roach told media members that 143 was the weight he wanted the fight to take place. Cotto' Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao seeks 65-35 purse split in proposed Cotto fight
GMA News Online, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? The camp of Manny Pacquiao insisted on Monday night that the Filipino boxing superstar get the bigger share of the pie in his proposed fight with Miguel Cotto, while stressing the catch weight should be between 144 to 145 pounds.
?We?ll not accept the fight if it is not goi Read Full Story >>> Melligen to be world champ in 'a year or so'
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
Following his second round technical knockout win over Mexican Fabian Luque, Mark Jason Melligen aims to continue his track to become a world boxing champion.
One of his trainers, Tony Martin, told ABS-CBN News that he will ?not be surprised that in the next year or so, he will become a world cha Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao throws first punch in political battle for Sarangani
GMA News Online, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao has thrown the first punch in his upcoming political battle against a well-known clan in Sarangani, signaling the start of election season in the southern province.
Pacquiao will once again try his luck in the political ring in next year?s elections, this tim Read Full Story >>> Cheating History: Roy Looks For Path Of Least Resistance
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
For years, the knock on Roy Jones? career has been the overwhelming talent he possessed never quite matching his desire to push himself in the ring. Often came the comparisons to Sugar Ray (Robinson or Leonard, take your pick) in wo Read Full Story >>> Stick to boxing, bishop urges Pacquiao
By Dennis Carcamo, The Philippine Star, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? People's champion Manny Pacquiao should stick to boxing instead of running for Congress in 2010, a Church official today said.
Marbel bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez said if Pacquiao really wants to help his constituents in Saranggani province, the world's No. 1 pound-for-pound bo Read Full Story >>> CHASING MANNY
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
Miguel Cotto?s status as front runner in the Pacquiao sweepstakes has not discouraged Shane Mosley from chasing the Filipino IBO/Ring magazine world jr.welterweight champion. This poses an interesting question ? Will Sugar Shane Read Full Story >>> I will beat this boy - Joyi ready to whip Condes
By Bongani Magasela, Sowetan News, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
NKOSINATHI ?Mabere? Joyi came face to face with Florante Condes at a media briefing yesterday and was not intimidated by the Filipino.
?His manager or trainer is talking about how well prepared they are but I just want to make it clear that I will beat this boy,? Joyi said, to laughter from the m Read Full Story >>> LENNOX LEWIS: "MANNY PACQUIAO REMINDS ME A LOT OF MYSELF"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
FightHype.com recently had the privilege to receive a phone call from former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis fresh of his induction into the boxing Hall of Fame. Lewis talked about a number of Read Full Story >>> The Showdown 06.23.09: Better Opponent for Pacquiao
By Patrick Cassidy, 411mania.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
It is time once again for another Showdown, the column dedicated to having two opponents slug it out for superiority. This week we have Miguel Cotto taking on Shane Mosley over who is the better oppo Read Full Story >>> Who's the next Mexican star?
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
Right now, we're in somewhat of a historical lull of great Mexican fighters. Juan Manuel Marquez is still close to the top of his game, but he's 36 and fighting a few weight classes over his best weight, even now. Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales should be on their way out, if they aren't al Read Full Story >>> The "Gentleman's Club", an organization that iconic figures De la Hoya and Pacquiao are members of
By Rota Em, Diamond Boxing, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
As we zone in and out of the big race for a spot opposite one of the sport?s bigger attractions today, it is easy to forget that the pound for pound king has a different race in mind as well. Manny Pacquiao, 3 Read Full Story >>> It?s About Legacy?Cotto or Mosley??
By Julius Stecker, Boxing24.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
I often catch the black and white fights on ESPN Classic. Heck I set the DVR to record the Ringside episodes of Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Muhummad Ali. Or I just go on Youtube and watch old fights of the greats that I read about as a youngster. Every time I watch those films or glim Read Full Story >>> THE THREE GUYS THAT BEAT MANNY PACQUIAO
By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, Tue, 23 Jun 2009
IDEOS OF TODAY'S SUPERMAN & EARLY KRYPTONITE
San Francisco, CA- There is no more popular and possibly better fighter in boxing today than Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino superstar who went from rages to beyond riches and fame as a prizefighter, Manny has a record of 49-3-2 with 37 KOs. In his last t Read Full Story >>>
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