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5 under watch for H1N1 Business Mirror, Thu, 07 May 2009 THE Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday disclosed that of the 10 suspected cases of Influenza A (H1N1) under observation, five were found negative for the flu virus while the other five are still being monitored.
?The five suspected cases who were under observation manifested having fever [af Read Full Story >>>UK confirms four new swine flu cases guardian.co.uk, Thu, 07 May 2009
The government today appointed a new "flu tsar" to lead the NHS's response to the threat of a swine flu pandemic, as health officials confirmed four new cases of the virus in the UK.
Ian Dalton, currently chief executive of NHS North East, has been seconded to the newly created post of nation Read Full Story >>> A Serious Statement by Manny Pacquiao By Chris Robinson, 8countnews, Thu, 07 May 2009 I first caught a glimpse of Manny Pacquiao in June of 2001 when he came in as a replacement to challenge Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the IBF Super Bantamweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At the time Ledwaba was coming off of an HBO televised showing against rugged journeyman Carlos Contreras a Read Full Story >>> Should Pacquiao go into politics? By Alfredo G. Rosario, The Manila Times, Thu, 07 May 2009 After his electrifying con-quest of Britain?s Ricky ?Hitman? Hatton in their highly-hyped May 2 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao looks like he?s preparing to run for a Congress seat in the May 2010 national election.
Bob Arum, chief of Top Rank Promotions which Read Full Story >>> Marquez seeks third fight with Pacquiao By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Thu, 07 May 2009 World lightweight champion Juan Manuel ?Dinamita? Marquez is hoping for a third fight with reigning world pound-for-pound king Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao in November.
Marquez, holder of the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Organization lightweight titles, needs to defeat the unretired Floyd Read Full Story >>> Roach says time for Hatton to retire By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 07 May 2009 LOS ANGELES ? Gently, Freddie Roach closed the door on Ricky Hatton.
The most successful boxing trainer in the world today said he was quite amused by reports that the British star who took a very devastating loss to Manny Pacquiao last Saturday in Las Vegas wanted Roach to be his next trainer.
Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton and a punch felt around the world By Matthew Syed, Times Online, Wed, 06 May 2009

It was at the moment the camera panned to Jennifer Dooley, Ricky Hatton's long-term partner, that the question, familiar enough to be almost hackneyed, started nagging once Read Full Story >>> A lot to like about the new king of boxing By Associated Press, The Daily News Online (NY), Wed, 06 May 2009 LAS VEGAS -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. took his daughter bowling Saturday night after announcing his return to the ring. Good thing, because if he had seen Manny Pacquiao fight he might have figured out what boxing fans now know -- that the future of boxing lies in the furious fists of a most unlikely ne Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao fears no man but can he beat Twilight vampires, Wolfewoman? By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Wed, 06 May 2009 When God handed out brains, it?s not like former world junior middleweight champion and now talented trainer John David Jackson thought they said ?trains? and did not get in line.
Jackson is no Everlast Einstein, perhaps, but he is no dummy, either. As a fighter, he was a slickster and trickster, Read Full Story >>> Desert Storm can give Hatton sweeter finale Daily Post (UK), Wed, 06 May 2009 MANNY PACQUIAO?S demolition of Ricky Hatton was one of the most brutal and one-sided contests in recent years.
Let?s be honest, it was no contest. Hatton?s game plan went out of the window and from the first bell he looked in trouble.
There is now talk of him retiring but I personally believe Read Full Story >>> President Pacman By Rina Jimenez-David, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 06 May 2009 President Manny Pacquiao stood by the window of Malaca?ang Palace, looking out at the garden with its big, old gnarled trees, the elegant gates, and the angry mob just outside them, shouting invectives he mercifully could not hear.
He wondered briefly why the Presidential Security Group had allow Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton unsure of future ESPN.com, Wed, 06 May 2009 Ricky Hatton does not know yet whether he will retire after his crushing defeat against Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
Hatton's reign as light-welterweight world champion came to a bitter end at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as Pacquiao floored his opponent twice in the first round before ending the c Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao?s improved skills shocked boxing experts ABS-CBN News, Wed, 06 May 2009 Boxing analysts were not only surprised over Manny Pacquiao?s stunning knock out of Ricky Hatton, they didn?t also expect the Filipino?s improved boxing skills in so short span of time.
American sportscaster Al Berstein said Pacquiao has added various elements his fighting skills, leaving the stu Read Full Story >>> Why reps in Vegas are not Pacquiao By Conrado de Quiros, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 06 May 2009 When Manny Pacquiao left the country for Las Vegas, his countrymen held their breath. They knew his foe was no pushover. Though Pacquiao?s skills had vastly improved over his last few fights, and though he was the overwhelming favorite in this fight, his countrymen worried he would be in for a war w Read Full Story >>> Marquez Says Mayweather First, Then Pacquiao Trilogy By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 06 May 2009 WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is taking every precaution for his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on July 18. Marquez is hoping the swine flu epidemic is not going to complicate his training camp. He usually trains in Mexico for his big fights, but plans to leave the count Read Full Story >>> HATTON: A TRIBUTE TO THE LOSER! By Brian Gorman, RingTalk.com, Wed, 06 May 2009 IS IT DISAPPOINTING TO LOSE WHEN YOU CAN�T WIN?
Pittsburgh, PA-Despite the lively, entertaining chants from his countrymen, the former junior welterweight (140 lb.) champ from England showed us that, for Saturday night at least, there was only one Ricky: flattened, not Hatton And yet, to t Read Full Story >>> On Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (And The Related Subject Of The Reportedly Stellar Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton Pay-Per-View Numbers) By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Tue, 05 May 2009
One must never say never in boxing, especially when contemplating affairs of the negotiating table. Ever seen "The Lion In Winter?" Negotiations for boxing matches put it to shame for sheer conniving, manipulating brinkmanship.
That said, there is legitimate cause for worry that Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>> WHAT NOW FLOYD, SR.? By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 05 May 2009

Los Angeles, CA: After a four fantastic days at Las Vegas, it is now time to sit back and reflect on the events this past weekend.
And boy, what an event and what a week-end!
Last Saturday, after seeing Ricky Hatt Read Full Story >>> Marquez whets appetite for Pretty Boy-Pacman main dish By Lyle Fitzsimmons, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 05 May 2009

He?s a reigning WBA and WBO world champion at lightweight.
Previously, he?s held WBC hardware at 130 pounds and both WBA and IBF jewelry at 126 pounds.
But Juan Manuel Marquez became something else entirely on Saturday.
A t Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO STILL #1, DONAIRE NOW # 8 RING MAGAZINE POUND-FOR-POUND By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 05 May 2009
 Donaire.
Following his thundering second-round knockout victory over Ricky Hatton, future boxing all-time great Manny Pacquiao retains his prestigious Ring Magazine pound-for-pound title as of the May 3, 2009 ratings Read Full Story >>>
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