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Luevano suffers training camp injury, fight with Concepcion cancelled
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Featherweight titlist Steven Luevano suffered a training injury late last week and withdrew Tuesday from his May 2 fight against Bernabe Concepcion, manager Cameron Dunkin told ESPN.com.
Luevano was scheduled to make his fifth title defense against the Philippines' Concepcion (28-1-1, 16 KOs), 21 Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao-Hatton Hollywood premiere highlights
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
It was quite a night Monday, as Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton and all of their entourages made for a unique "Hollywood Red Carpet" news conference at the Roosevelt Hotel, attracting hundreds across Hollywood Boulevard who saw not only the boxers but also celebrities such as actors Mickey Rourke an Read Full Story >>> May 2 fight will be ?short and sweet? says Roach
ABS-CBN News, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach has maintained his claim that the coming fight in on May 2 between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton won?t go the distance.
?I think it's going to be the best three rounds you've ever seen,? Roach said in a report posted on TheSun.co.uk. ?It?s going to be short and swee Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr. Battle It Out
By Ramon Aranda, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
During last night's red carpet event to publicize the upcoming mega-fight between junior welterweight champ Ricky Hatton and pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao [which our own Igor Frank will report on shortly], a five foot four-tier trophy was revealed by the promotion who plans on presenting the w Read Full Story >>> East and West, Pacquiao vs. Hatton, Roach vs. Mayweather Sr.
By Igor Frank, 411mania.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Last nights press conference to promote May 2nd battle between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton turned into a Hollywood red carpet gala affair.
Starting from 6:00pm fans and media packed Hollywood Boulevard in front of historic Roosevelt Hotel waiting for their heroes. Droves of Filipino fans wait Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Hatton Trainer Trophy Came From Goleta Bowling Alley!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
In case you haven?t seen it yet, here?s a shot of the prestigious Trainer Of All Trainers Trophy that Floyd Mayweather Sr. or Coach Freddie Roach will take home depending on whether Ricky Hatton or Manny Pacquiao wins the big May 2 fight.
I had a chance to see the impressive gonfalon before they Read Full Story >>> GMA, ABS will both air Pacquiao vs. Hatton
By Mike T. Limpag, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
HERE?S a few unexpected developments.
According to a source Fare Play interviewed yesterday, ABS-CBN and GMA-7 will split the airing of the Manny Pacquaio vs. Ricky Hatton fight on May 3. Solar Sports, which owns the rights to airing Pacquiao fights in the Philippines, has signed a deal with Ente Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya: Promoter or pugilist?
By Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Oscar De La Hoya is the most powerful man in boxing.
Power as in influence and prestige. Sure, that terrific left hook and competitive fire won him an Olympic gold medal, world championships in six different weight divisions, and earned him millions, but the power he wields nowadays comes while w Read Full Story >>> Say What? Q&A with boxing great Oscar De La Hoya
PGA Tour, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
World-class boxer and avid golfer Oscar De La Hoya was in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to tee it up in the Cap Cana Championship pro-am, where he played with Donnie Hammond. Read Full Story >>> On the Red Carpet With Manny, Ricky, Marky and 'The Wrestler'
By Elie Seckbach, Fanhouse, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton are two of the biggest names in boxing, and both are getting ready for their May 2 title bout. In this video we hang out on the red carpet in Hollywood, where the two boxings stars met to promote their upcoming clash. In this exclusive video hear from Manny (a Scotsma Read Full Story >>> Cassius Clay 'paved way for Barack Obama'
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Fifty years ago this month, a 17-year-old with flashing fists and slick dancing skills first appeared on the boxing radar, as the United States Golden Gloves winner in th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao and Hatton showdown on Hollywood Blvd!
FightFan.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
WATCH as Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton came face to face last night prior to their May 2 World Championship Showdown. Both fighters walked the red carpet at the Roosevelt Hotel, the original location for the Oscars. Courtesy of FilAmNation.com, see Pacquiao and Hatton come face to face and watch a Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Waxes Poetic As Manny, Ricky Walk Red Carpet!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
They strolled the celebrity red carpet in Hollywood Monday night. Come May 2, Manny Pacquiao figures to beat Ricky Hatton like a rug in Las Vegas.
That's "The Wrestler," Mickey Rourke holding up thge hands of Manny and Ricky during the foofy festivities. Oh, yeah, the Boston Connection was in ful Read Full Story >>> Easy Manny
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
BRITISH boxing superstar Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton wasn?t impressed with Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao?s dominant victory over the legendary Oscar De La Hoya last December.
He believes the De La Hoya who fought against the smaller Pacquiao was just a shell of the former dominant fighter that he
used t Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao shoots the
By Erwin Valdez, Sassyqarla.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2009
Hollywood, California - Pacquiao's training intensifies! The people's champ smashed a sparring session with the Mexican boxer Urbano Antillon but was closed for the media as instructed by Pacquiao's coach Freddie Roach. A lot of "Pacquiaonatics" were spotted waiting outside the Wildcard Gym to steal Read Full Story >>> Is Justine Fortune Making a Comeback?
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2009
According to Boxrec.com, former Manny Pacquiao conditioning trainer Justin Fortune is scheduled to face Billy Zumbrun on April 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fortune, along with chief trainer Freddie Roach, was credited for re-engineering Pacquiao from an obscure Asian ex-world champ into becoming t Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: Floyd needs tune up before facing me
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 31 Mar 2009
With talks about Floyd Mayweather Jr. ?going unretired?, Manny Pacquiao has shared his thoughts about the return of boxing?s former pound-for-pound king.
There were observations that Mayweather Jr. maybe opting to come out from retirement to challenge Pacquiao, the current ruler of the pound-for- Read Full Story >>> Valero looking to bring the thunder to ?Lightweight Lightning?
By Gabriel Montoya, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2009
At the Urbina Westside Boxing Gym last week, I had the chance to see the former junior lightweight titleholder and boxing urban legend beat the hell out of any gym equipment he could get his heavy hands on. Open workouts can be one of the more mundane of events for a boxing writer. It?s right up the Read Full Story >>> Hatton's a big hit with the A-listers
By Gavin Glicksman, The Sun, Tue, 31 Mar 2009
RICKY HATTON is just one victory away from becoming the world's greatest pound-for-pound fighter.
But regardless of whether he wins or loses against Manny Pacquiao on May 2, Hatton will always be a massive hit with his celebrity fans.
The Mancunian light-welterweight has previously rubbed shou Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Hatton hit Hollywood
By Andy Samuelson, Las Vegas Sun, Tue, 31 Mar 2009
HOLLYWOOD -- Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquaio traded life in the ring for the red carpet Monday night.
The two boxing superstars ruled a gala event promoting their May 2 showdown at Las Vegas? MGM Grand, overshadowing movie stars Mickey Rourke and Mark Wahlberg outside of Hollywood's famed Rooseve Read Full Story >>>
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