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Magbanua-Sithsaithong match to be explosive
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
BRAVEHEART Boxer Rolando Magbanua will be defending his interim World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight crown against Thai fighter Wanpoadjseuk Sithsaithong on April 25 at the Cebu Coliseum.
International boxing promoter Sammy Gello-ani of SGG Promotions, who is promoting the extravaganza Read Full Story >>>Gejon to show worth for new lease on ring
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 16 Apr 2009
AFTER his career plummeted since an unsuccessful campaign in Japan, Cebuano fighter Eriberto ?Yukka? Gejon is slowly scaling back to the limelight. He will be up against world-rated Filipino fighter Sonny Boy Jaro in the boxing extravaganza dubbed ?The Flash and the Furious? this Sunday at the Arane Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao near peak form, says Roach
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Manny Pacquiao is close to peak form, the Filipino fighter?s chief trainer Freddie Roach revealed Wednesday from Los Angeles.
?He?s about 90 to 95 percent now,? Roach told the Bulletin 18 days before Pacquiao collides with Ricky Hatton of England at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Roach said P Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya walks away, time to create a new idol
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Angelenos either loved him or hated him, but Oscar De La Hoya was the face of boxing in the city and nation for nearly two decades and yesterday afternoon at the L.A. Live entertainment complex, the 36 year old announced his retirement.
"After heartfelt discussion with my family and my closest fr Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya was a great champion ... like it or not
By Josh_Nagel, Covers.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Oscar De La Hoya officially retired from boxing Tuesday, although the permanence of this status might be determined solely by how much money it will take to lure him back to the ring for one last mega-fight.
But if he does stay away from the fight game, I?d like to send him off with a sentiment t Read Full Story >>> Retirement deals costly blow to boxing
By Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review Journal, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
ou won't find Oscar De La Hoya listed near the top of any account chronicling the best boxers over the last century. He doesn't belong close to the legends of Robinson and Ali and Armstrong and Louis.
He wasn't in their league. He wasn't close.
But there is another and arguably more import Read Full Story >>> Your home for Hatton!
SkySports.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Ricky Hatton is back - and skysports.com will be the place to follow the build-up to his blockbusting showdown with Manny Pacquiao.
We will bring you all the latest news, views and interviews as we count down to May 2 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, when the Hitman will launch his second bid for pou Read Full Story >>> End Of The Road As Water Runs Dry For 'Goldenboy'
By Vivek Wallace, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
With 16 years, a countless amount of epic battles, and a trail of millions in his rear view, one of the biggest iconic figures in the history of the sport has decided to lay the gloves down and walk away, presumably for good. So often, athletes in the sport of boxing find themselves without a pot to Read Full Story >>> Recognizing the best fans in sports
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Franchise owners, athletes and coaches often thank their fans -- the ones they call the "best fans in the world." If you're an avid fan of any particular team, sport or athlete, I'm pretty sure you've heard lines like "without you, we won't be here." And truth be told there's indeed wisdom in that Read Full Story >>> Bayless to call shots for Pacquiao-Hatton fight
GMA News Online, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Veteran referee Kenny Bayless will be the third man on the ring when Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton clash for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) light-welterweight crown on May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bayless has worked on previous Pacquiao and Hatton fights in the Read Full Story >>> Was De La Hoya a shot fighter or did Pacquiao finish him?
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Did Oscar De La Hoya have enough in the tank when he faced Manny Pacquiao ?
Perhaps not. The answer will be clear when Pacquiao steps into the ring with Ricky Hatton in Las Read Full Story >>> With Oscar out, who inherits the title of biggest star in boxing?
Bad Left Hook, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Now that Oscar de la Hoya has officially put his gloves in the trophy room for good -- and this is one retirement I do not see being interrupted -- there's a gaping void in boxing that will damn hard to fill.
Simply put: Who's the draw now? Who's the big star?
For the moment, it's nobody. Ther Read Full Story >>> Oscar retirement a right decision, says Pacquiao
GMA News Online, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday expressed support for Oscar De La Hoya?s decision to hang up his gloves and paid tribute to the "Golden Boy" who?s made boxing as big as it now.
??I am very happy for Oscar and his family," Pacquiao said in a statement.
?I think he made the corre Read Full Story >>> OSCAR DE LA HOYA RETIRES FROM RING
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
LOS ANGELES (April 14) -Famed boxing champion and future Hall of Fame fighter Oscar de la Hoya, one of the most decorated pugilist in the history of the sport, retired as a professional today during a noon press conferen Read Full Story >>> A much-stronger Oscar de la Hoya opens up a new chapter: Treasuring the Jewel in Millie
By Granville Ampong, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
From Nokia L.A. Live, LOS ANGELES, California (April 14, 2009) ? ?When I cannot compete anymore at the highest level ? I have come to the conclusion that it?s over for me,? the former ten-time world champion of boxing sa Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Hatton trainers predict wins, again
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Their trainers are both predicting an early finish, but protagonists Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao and Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton are generally keeping their thoughts to themselves, focusing on the final days of training camp as their May 2 clash in Las Vegas nears.
Pacquiao?s coach, Freddie Roach, pred Read Full Story >>> Walking Off Into the Golden Sunset
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
In front of a large throng at the Nokia Plaza at the LA Live, across the street from where a statue stands in his honor, Oscar De La Hoya made what was perhaps the most difficult decision of his life. Instead of doing what h Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya took on tough challenges with charisma
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA Today, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Oscar De La Hoya had the chance to continue fighting.
His wife left the door open after he told her Tuesday morning that he was going to announce his retirement later in the day.
"My wife looked into my eyes and asked me, 'Are you sure you want to retire.' Right there and then, when she opened Read Full Story >>> Highlights of Oscar De La Hoya's career
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
It started with a gold medal in 1992 and ended with a loss to Manny Pacquiao.
De La Hoya highlights
Oscar De La Hoya, 36, announced his retirement from boxing Tuesday after a decorated professional career of more than 16 years that included a record six world titles in different divisions, 10 Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya goes out very Golden
By Ron Borges, Boston Herald, Wed, 15 Apr 2009
The Golden Boy was dressed in black yesterday. The colors were fitting - dark suit, grey tie, white shirt. The look was funereal.
As always, Oscar De La Hoya was perfectly tailored for the moment, color coordinated and ready for his close-up. In this case, his last close-up.
His last one, at l Read Full Story >>>
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