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MEPRANUM ARRIVES IN VEGAS
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS--Filipino fighter Richie Mepranum, who will see action on this Saturday's "Dream Match" card at the MGM Grand, arrived last night from the Philippines after a 13-hour trip from Manila.
Mepranum and his trainer were Read Full Story >>>Nietes to defend belt in Mexico
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
WORLD Boxing Organization mini flyweight king Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes will be defending his coveted crown in enemy territory as he will be up against No.2 contender Erik Ramirez in Mexico on Feb. 28.
Despite the daunting prospect of defending his title in the challenger?s backyard, Nietes (21-1-3, Read Full Story >>> Schaefer dishes it out for Golden Boy
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Richard Schaefer, the eloquent CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, also served as Oscar dela Hoya?s mouthpiece Tuesday.
As Dela Hoya saved his words for Wednesday?s final press conference, Schaefer sat down with Filipino scribes at the spacious main press center of the MGM Grand.
Of cour Read Full Story >>> Pacman, Hoya step into Vegas media zoo
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Welcome to the Super Bowl of boxing.
With these words, Bob Arum of Top Rank tried to warm it up Tuesday as a horde of fans and mediamen waited just outside Mandalay Bay for the arrival of his prized fighter, Manny Pacquiao.
?This is the Super Bowl of boxing. Manny Pacquiao is going Read Full Story >>> Bets for round, not Pacquiao or De La Hoya
By Jovi T. De Leon, Sun.Star Pampanga, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
CITY OF SAN FENANDO -- Enterprising bettors and small town lottery collectors here have devised an ingenious way for local boxing aficionados in the city to make bets for Saturday's (Sunday in the Philippines) "Dream Match" between Manny Pacquiao and boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya.
This morning, S Read Full Story >>> De la Hoya lacks confidence, says Roach
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
He may be heavier and bigger, but Oscar de la Hoya doesn?t have the confidence.
At least, according to Manny Pacquiao?s trainer Freddie Roach.
?I know Oscar pretty well. He is not really a confident guy. He has a lot to be nervous about. I think he is going to be nervous to this one,? Roach sa Read Full Story >>> 'Pacquio-De la Hoya dream match to go the distance'
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Angelo Dundee is just one of the very few people saying that this fight will last the distance.
Amid the burst of Mariachi music at the MGM?s grand lobby, the legendary trainer tossed a firm prediction that Saturday?s ?Dream Match? between his new boy, Oscar de la Hoya, and Manny Pacq Read Full Story >>> ?Manny can hurt Oscar?
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
HAVING felt the power and speed of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao during their sparring sessions, Rashad Halloway and Marvin Cordova Jr. both see Pacquiao winning his fight against Oscar ?Golden Boy? De La Hoya on Dec. 7 (RP time) at the MGM Grand.
The two served as ?the taller and heavier Read Full Story >>> CLASH OF THE BOXING ICONS: 'THE DREAM MATCH'
By Rod Mijares, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Dec 2008
The die has been cast three or four months ago. Many are of the opinions that this fight will not and should not be held and equal number said otherwise. However, on December 6, 2008 the biggest fight in the history of Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao makes millions, gives most away
By David Mayo, The Grand Rapids Press, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS -- What do you get for the man determined to end up with nothing this holiday season? Regardless what Manny Pacquiao makes Saturday night for fighting Oscar De La Hoya -- and it's $11 million, plus a possible pay-per-view cut -- his promoter predicted he will take the windfall back to the Read Full Story >>> A struggling nation in Pacquiao's corner
By Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review Journal, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
You could argue the closest we have to him is the president-elect, a person who can excite and unify masses while performing on a platform of hope. Barack Obama has promised change. Manny Pacquiao allows others to live it.
National treasures to us are often architectural or artistic or cultural f Read Full Story >>> SHOWBIZ, MEDIA GLITZ TO SHINE ON 'DREAM MATCH'
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS--Some of the biggest names in show business, as well as a staggering number of mediamen are expected to grace this weekend's "Dream Match" featuring Oscar De la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao.
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Rich Read Full Story >>> Will Roach's Roll of The Dice Land in His Favor, or Not?
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Famed fight trainer Freddie Roach went on the record with this, ?He can't pull the trigger anymore.? Referring to the legendary Oscar De La Hoya, implying that he's too old, and won't be able to get his punches off in time. Roach also went on the record and told everybody that, ?If Many loses this f Read Full Story >>> Lowered Expectations for Pacquiao-De La Hoya PPV?
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
When the idea was first hatched to make the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya, it was believed by those involved that this promotion could procure the same type of pay-per-view totals derived for De La Hoya's battle ver Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao at ESPN's Champion of Champions 2008
ESPN.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Choose Your favourite Sports performer from 2008. From November 28th, www.ESPNSTAR.com, alongside SportsCenter India, Asia & Malaysia, and Score Tonight will be conducting a joint initiative Online and On Air to decide the Sports Personality to have made the biggest impact on sport in the calendar y Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao lands in ESPN?s illustrious list
Business Mirror, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Manny Pacquiao has another opportunity to earn a rare distinction as ESPN Star Sports invites sports fans across Asia to single out 2008?s Champion of Champions?the sports personality of the year who made the biggest impact in the world of sport.
The initiative, led by ESPN STAR Sports? web site Read Full Story >>> Fight with Pacquiao is personal for De La Hoya
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Isn't it funny how things work out sometimes?
After all, it was only a little more than two years ago, in September 2006, that a fight with Manny Pacquiao was the furthest thing from Oscar De La Hoya's mind.
De La Hoya was in the midst of a year-long break from boxing following his Read Full Story >>> Oscar banks on low-key 'Nacho'
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
When Floyd Mayweather Sr. decided not to train Oscar De La Hoya for his 147-pound fight with Manny Pacquiao, the ''Golden Boy'' needed someone who didn't necessarily know him but knew something about Pacquiao and how to defeat him.
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain might not be flamboyant like Mayweather Read Full Story >>> As ?Dream Match? approaches, Manny Pacquiao remains focused
Los Angeles Wave, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Surrounded by the framed pictures of the greatest boxers of yesteryear that hang on the walls at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Manny Pacquiao trained on one of th Read Full Story >>> mitty Previews De La Hoya Vs Pacquiao
By James Smith, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
So here we go again, a mega week here in Las Vegas that will culminate on Saturday night at a beyond sold out, beyond raucous crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as ?The Golden Boy? Oscar De La Hoya takes on Filipino sensation ?The Pac Man? Manny Pacquiao scheduled for 12 rounds or less! Now will th Read Full Story >>>
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