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Pacquiao gunning for sixth world title at welterweight
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Tue, 05 May 2009
LAS VEGAS: Manny Pacquiao achieved a measure of boxing immortality with his sensational victories against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, two of the best and most popular fighters of their generation.
Now, he wants to solidify that legacy, aiming for a record sixth world title at welterweight, Read Full Story >>>Mismatch yet again
By Ernesto F. Herrera, The Manila Times, Tue, 05 May 2009
Forgive me for playing boxing pundit again, but I think we could all be allowed more than a little bit of euphoria. Manny Pacquiao gave us Christmas in the middle of summer.
It?s really so good to be a Filipino when Manny wins. I know one Filipino who intentionally watched the Manny vs. Ricky Hat Read Full Story >>> CompuBox Analysis - Pacquiao Demolishes Hatton
BoxingScene.com, Tue, 05 May 2009
The evolution of Manny Pacquiao from brawler to beast is complete. Just when you thought Manny Pacquiao couldn?t be more spectacular, he does something that challenges every writer to come up with the appropriate superlative.
Most boxing observers expected "The Pac Man" to defeat Ricky Hatton Sat Read Full Story >>> Paul Pierce, Celtics not 'Cavalier' about Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 05 May 2009
Manny Pacquiao must make for a nice distraction for the Boston Celtics.
Watching the Pinoy Idol in his destructive mode beats thinking about LeBron James and his rampaging Cavaliers.
I previously took notice that, after the Celtcs disposed of those pesky Chicago Bulls the other night, Eddie Ho Read Full Story >>> AMB. KENNEY HEAPS PRAISES ON PACQUIAO
By Llanesca T. Panti, The Manila Times, Tue, 05 May 2009
The ?PacMan? mania has hit even the US Embassy in the Philippines.
US Ambassador to Manila Kristie Kenney on Monday joined boxing fans around the world in praising Filipino boxing icon Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao, a day after he battered Britain?s Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton to win the International Bo Read Full Story >>> Updated Pound-For-Pound List, After Two Months Of Moving And Shaking
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Mon, 04 May 2009
Did you hear the one about how Floyd Mayweather, Jr. thinks he gets to retain his title as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, that is, the best fighter in the world regardless of weight division? "I am the king and no one has taken my crown," he said Saturday afternoon as he announced hi Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach Says He Thinks Floyd Mayweather Jr Is Scared Of Manny Pacquiao
By James Slater, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
Will he or won't he? That's the question fight fans the world over are currently asking themselves when it comes to whether or not Floyd Mayweather Junior will fight the quite awesome Manny Pacquiao. In training for his next fight - a "comeback" affair against Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez - "Money" Read Full Story >>> Pretty Boy Mayweather's garbage comedy routine to Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
?I beat fighters and turn them into bitches. They go out and put on fish nets. That?s what I do.??FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. MARKING HIS OFFICIAL RETURN TO THE RING.
I wasn't aware but I am now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. had fought so many transvestites, so many crossdressers.
Not that there is anyth Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao screams: I can whip Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
MICHAEL MARLEY?S OPEN LETTER TO MANNY PACQUIAO:
Dear Manny:
It has come to my attention that I need to bring some things to your immediate attention. I do realize you were a little busy, particularly on Saturday night.
Why did you only batter Ricky Hatton for just five minutes 59 seconds, M Read Full Story >>> Hatton?s size, power, drum and bugle core not enough
By Mike Ochosa, Business Mirror, Mon, 04 May 2009
THE crowd was in a state of shock at the MGM Grand. The much-anticipated fight, dubbed ?East vs. West,? certainly had the fireworks it was shaped to be. It?s ending, however, was not expected.
Drama unfolding
THE drama began several days earlier as supporters of both fighters slowly trickled Read Full Story >>> KO'D HATTON TOLD TO HANG UP GLOVES
By John Dillon, Daily Express, Mon, 04 May 2009
RICKY HATTON emerged from hospital here to a chorus of demands that he should quit boxing following his devastating second- round knockout by Manny Pacquiao.
Hatton required a brain scan after Filipino Pacquiao st Read Full Story >>> The Walking Boxing Adage that is Manny Pacquiao
By Bong Paredes, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
There are many adages in boxing that a lot of sports journalists use like ?Speed Kills?, ?You can?t hit what you can?t see ?, and the one that Mike Tyson made famous ?Everybody?s got plans until they get hit?. After watching Pacquiao dismantle the former light welterweight king Ricky Hatton for two Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Global Transcendence
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
His transcendence continues.
The Philippines declared a national holiday.
Typically a declaration reserved for victory in battle or visit by figures such as the Pope.
A country of 90+ mi Read Full Story >>> 'The Greatness' of Manny Pacquiao
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 04 May 2009
The assertion from promoter Bob Arum that Manny Pacquiao could go on to become "the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time" is backed up by the computer statistics which showed that he carries his precision power punching through the weight divisions.
Pacquiao landed 73 of 127 punches in j Read Full Story >>> Hatton: I'm sorry
By Peter Spencer, Manchester Evening News, Mon, 04 May 2009
RICKY Hatton has apologised to his army of fans in the wake of his devastating defeat to Manny Pacquiao which left the Hyde-based Hitman agonising over whether to quit boxing.
The Manchester fighter was knocked out in the second round of his IBO light-welterweight title bout in Las Vegas which co Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach Talks to 8CountNews on Pacquiao Destruction Over Hatton!
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Mon, 04 May 2009
8CountNews caught up with Freddie Roach as he was driving across the desert back to Los Angeles. Roach gives us his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao's knockout victory over Ricky Hatton. Freddie is is extremely happy with Manny's performance, and says that Manny executed the game-plan to perfection. Fr Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Pacquiao a possibility after Marquez
By Brian VanOchten, mlive.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
Emerging from retirement, undefeated and former six-time world champion fighter Floyd Mayweather of Grand Rapids has plans for a much busier schedule.
He told the Los Angeles Times he is prepared to fight as often as three times a year while accepting challenges from all of the top rivals near hi Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao - The mega fight
By Ryan Williamson, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
A while ago I wrote the article, could Mayweather Jr return for Pacquiao? Well after last nights fight and with news of Mayweather Jr's return against Juan Manuel Marquez (providing Floyd wins) that is what he will be heading for. This is the legacy defining mega fight Floyd Jr has been waiting for Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach stock soars to moon
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 04 May 2009
You know how those wizards of Wall Street, the people who turned out 401Ks into 101Ks and less, do it.
They issue recommendations on stocks and they grade them BUY, SELL or stay static meaning HOLD.
I decided, now that Ricky Hatton has awoken from his early May nap, to do the same regardin Read Full Story >>> Comment: Hat's that for Hitman
Manchester Evening News, Mon, 04 May 2009
TEARS being shed at ringside should not be the way the Ricky Hatton story ends.
The script should read that the kid from the Hattersley estate defied the odds - and the pies and pints - and ended up ruling the world, glory be.
That dream came crashing to earth at the brutal fists of Manny Pacq Read Full Story >>>
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