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Why Manny Pacquiao Is Barack Obama And JM Marquez Is John McCain!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
Top Reasons Why John McCain and Juan Manuel Marquez Are Alike
John McCain was a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton. They say the room service really sucks there. JM Marquez is mentally imprisoned by his two losses to Manny Pacquiao.
McCain is envious of the youth and energy of Barack Obama. J Read Full Story >>>DOMINGO BACK IN THE GYM SOON!
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
CEBU CITY--WBO Oriental bantam king Michael Domingo, fresh off his impressive ninth-round destruction of ex-world champ and WBO no. 3 Ratanachai Sor Vorapin on Sunday, has said that he will only take a week off and will be back in the gym immediately to keep himself in shape for his next fight.
A Read Full Story >>> Now Who's The Best Lightweight In The World?!
By James Slater, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
The lightweight division has seen some changes just lately. Juan Diaz, seen by many as the very best at 135, lost to Nate Campbell, who in turn declared he was #1 at lightweight. Then Manny Pacquiao moved Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: Dela Hoya will feel my punch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
Manny Pacquiao will make sure Oscar dela Hoya feels his punch right from the start.
?He agreed to use eight-ounce gloves so I?m sure he will feel my punch. It?s impossible for him not to feel my punch,? Pacquiao said yesterday just hours before his scheduled flight to Los Angeles.
Pacquiao fac Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao says speed is key
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
DESPITE the huge odds, Manny Pacquiao last night expressed his readiness in taking on the biggest challenge of his storied career, singling out his lightning-quick reflexes will prove pivotal when he collides with Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas.
"My advantage is quickness and speed will Read Full Story >>> Domingo stops Thai in 9
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
MICHAEL Domingo proved that he deserves a shot at a world title as he disposed ex-world champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin to retain his World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight crown in the main event of ?Daytime Boxing: Philippines vs. Thailand? fight card at the Cebu Coliseum.
After a wel Read Full Story >>> Joel Casamayor Knocked Out: Juan Manuel Marquez Sends Message to Manny Pacquiao
By Peter 'The Emperor' Stitt, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
On a memorable night at the MGM Grand Las Vegas Juan Manuel Marquez, 49-4-1, 36 KO?s, established himself as the Linear Lightweight Champion with a thrilling 11th round stoppage of the valiant Joel Casamayor, 36-4-1, 22 KO?s, and furthered his hopes for a third match with Manny Pacquiao. It was also Read Full Story >>> 10 Points of Interest: Casamayor-Marquez and the rest
Bad Left Hook, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
1. All hail the new lightweight king!
By knocking out Casamayor, Juan Manuel Marquez accomplished several things at once. First off, he became the first man to ever stop Casamayor, and it's not like Joel hasn't ever been in there with guys that could finish a fight.
Secondly, he showed again t Read Full Story >>> Juan Ma Moves Into Lightweight Penthouse As Joan Guzman Is Number Ate!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
It was a fortnight ago when I listed my upper echelon the lightweight division. Now, after big bouts in Houston and in Las Vegas and one non-bout in Biloxi, it?s time to change the sheets.
Herewith Michael Marley?s Quickly Revamped Lightweight Rankings:
Number Ate. Joan Guzman, he?s number ate Read Full Story >>> Unbeaten Kenyan tests Balweg
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
There?s no turning back for rising star Balweg Bangoyan who will be put to an acid test when he challenges unbeaten WBC International superbantamweight champion Sande Otieno of Kenya in a 12-round title bout at the Rizal Memorial College (RMC) Gym in Davao City on Oct. 10.
Mayor Zander Khan of Jo Read Full Story >>> Marquez sends a message to Pacquiao
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
Mexican Independence Day was doubly significant for former WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Yesterday, he proved his independence, stepping out of the shadows of his contemporaries Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera, who both had announced their retirement. But he also proved Read Full Story >>> Marquez Stops Casamayor, Wins The Ring Lightweight Title
By Doug Fischer, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Sep 2008
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13th ? In his first fight at lightweight, former featherweight and 130-pound title holder Juan Manuel Marquez methodically solved the difficult puzzle that is Joel Casamayor and stopped the Cuban boxing master in 11th round to gain recognition as the lightweight champion by The Ring Read Full Story >>> INTELLIGENCE WINS FOR MARQUEZ
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
LAS VEGAS -- When two of the game's best counterpunchers meet in the ring, as in chess, the most intelligent wins -- and Juan Manuel Marquez proved that is the case by outwitting and out-punching the wily veteran Joel Read Full Story >>> MORE BOXING ACTION ON TV TONIGHT
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
Boxing fans get an extra treat this Sunday as Epic Sports, headed by broadcaster Ed Picson, in cooperation with Gov. Oscar S. Moreno of Misamis Oriental, airs the special telecast of ?Rumble in MisOr2?the Defense? over NBN-4 tonight at 9:15 p.m. right after the Lotto draw.
The 2-hour TV special Read Full Story >>> DOMINGO STOPS VORAPIN; SOMSAK-DE LA CRUZ A DRAW!
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
CEBU CITY--ALA Boy Michael Domingo delivered a world-class performance moments ago, stopping former WBO king Ratanachai Sor Vorapin in the ninth round to successfully defend his WBO Oriental bantam title here.
Domingo and Vorapin fought through blood all throughout, but it was Domingo who proved Read Full Story >>> New weight class does little to slow Marquez in debut win over Casamayor
By Associated Press, ESPN.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Juan Manuel Marquez needed about three rounds to get used to his new weight class. After that, he was nothing but bad news for Joel Casamayor.
Marquez won his lightweight debut Saturday night, stopping linear champion Casamayor for the first time in the Cuban's career with a dynamic Read Full Story >>> CAMPBELL VS. GUZMAN OFF!
FightHype.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
Sources close to the situation have just informed us that the clash between former super featherweight champion Joan Guzman and WBA, IBF & WBO champion Nate Campbell is officially off. Late last night, Guzman was forced to go to the hospital after suffering from dehydration and coughing up blood.
Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya still looking for trainer for Dec. fight, could share Mayweather Sr.
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Oscar De La Hoya is in search of a third trainer in as many fights after the boxing icon held out little hope of Floyd Mayweather Sr. training him for his Dec. 6 welterweight showdown with pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.
"There is no decision on who the trainer is going to be," Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao must last distance, says Salud
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
The first three rounds will be the danger zone for Manny Pacquiao, who faces Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"After the first three rounds, Manny will be okay and I expect it to be a hard battle but Manny will still win," said Rodrigo Salud, former secretary general of t Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND AFFLICTION CLOTHING ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Sep 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Golden Boy Promotions and Affliction Clothing today announced a strategic, multi-level partnership between the two companies that will bring the popular Affliction-brand to the world of boxing and e Read Full Story >>>
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