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KHAN THANKS PACQUIAO
By Phil Barnett, Sportinglife.com (UK), Mon, 16 Mar 2009
Amir Khan hails Manny Pacquiao as the inspiration behind his brilliant win against Marco Antonio Barrera and admits he would "love" to return the favour by helping his training partner beat Ricky Hatton.
The 22-year-old dismantled Mexican great Barrera to record a fifth-round technical-decision v Read Full Story >>>Arum has tough sell with Tijuana card
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Mon, 16 Mar 2009
It wasn't the usual boxing teleconference Monday.
Top Rank chairman Bob Arum normally would have been hyping the company's fights on its March 28 Latin Fury 8 card in Tijuana. Instead, he was discussing safety.
Mexico's rampant drug violence has caused concern for would-be travelers, leaving A Read Full Story >>> What Makes Manny Pacquiao so Popular the World Over?
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Mon, 16 Mar 2009
Popular boxing promoter Bob Arum and multi-awarded trainer Freddie Roach talked about the reasons why Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is so popular not only in his home country but everywhere in the world
In a recent interview with Gareth Davies of Telegraph.co.uk, popular boxing promoter Bob Arum sa Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan takes 'first step to greatness'
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 16 Mar 2009
Amir Khan climbed "his first step to greatness" by defeating a ring legend in former seven-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico at the MEN Arena, Manchester. Yet there will be no resting on his lightning-fisted laurels.
After a near-perfect performance before a capacity audience a Read Full Story >>> Hatton? No big deal - Pacman
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 16 Mar 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has faced bigger opponents before, someone as big, as tall as Oscar dela Hoya, that?s why he said he?d have no problem against Ricky Hatton.
?Hatton is bigger than I am but this isn?t about big,? said Pacquiao, at 5?6? 1/2 just an inch shorter than Hatton, onl Read Full Story >>> ?BAKBAKAN SA BUTUAN? PBF JR. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
Philippine Boxing Federation Jr. Featherweight Champion Adonis Aguelo of Maasin City, Southern Leyte will defend his title against challenger Johnrey Verano of Bukidnon. The fight dubbed as ?Bakbakan sa Butuan? will be held Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan beats Marco Antonio Barrera
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
If this was Amir Khan?s ?coming of age? fight, he took the chalice and drank deeply against the Mexican great Marco Antonio Barrera, the seven-time, three weight worl Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan Stops Faded Marco Antonio Barrera
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
Marco Antonio Barrera had called it quits, determined that his best days were far in the rear view mirror, and walked away from the cruelest sport after a 20 Read Full Story >>> AWESOME KHAN CUTS THE MUSTARD
By Phil Barnett, Sportinglife.com (UK), Sun, 15 Mar 2009
Amir Khan took a huge step towards a world title shot with an excellent fifth-round technical decision win over bloodied legend Marco Antonio Barrera.
Khan, 22, was back at Manchester's MEN Arena seeking to overcome the heartache of last September's defeat by Breidis Prescott at the same venue.
Read Full Story >>> Gorres Stops Leyva, Melindo beats Rachman
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
Z ?The Dream? Gorres delivered another one-sided masterpiece and won the vacant WBO Oriental Bantamweight title with a 7th round TKO win over Mexican Roberto ?Mako? Leyva.
The southpaw Gorres landed with his right jab and Read Full Story >>> Z Gorres stops Roberto Leyva in bantamweight debut
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
Z ?The Dream? Gorres and Milan ?Milenyo? Melindo showed they have what it takes to become future world champions as they warded off former world title-holders in their clashes at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino last night.
Gorres punished Roberto ?Mako? Leyva with a series of powerful shots to th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao grew up hard way so Ricky Hatton holds no fears
By Steve Lillis, News of the World, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
MANNY PACQUIAO became one of the world?s most feared fighters after watching his drunken dad EAT his pet dog.
Ricky Hatton?s next opponent suffered a horrific childhood and ran awa Read Full Story >>> Busy day for the boxing powers that be
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
Even though it's raining here in Northern Virginia, it's still a great day. Earlier this afternoon, I watched with great pride as my alma mater, Binghamton University, handily defeated the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in the America East conference tournament final to advance to the NCAA Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Sports Illustrated's best pound for pound
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 15 Mar 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? There no question as to Manny Pacquiao?s status as the greatest boxer in the planet today.
Sports Illustrated, the widely-read sports magazine, has come up with its latest pound-for-pound rankings, and it was no surprise to find the name of the Filipino icon on top of its sh Read Full Story >>> GORRES STOPS LEYVA; MILENDO DECISIONS RACHMAN!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2009
CEBU CITY--Z "The Dream" Gorres proved too skillful for ex-world champ Roberto "Mako" Leyva as he stopped the latter in the seventh round minutes ago at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel to claim the vacant WBO Oriental bantam title.
Leyva's trainer Raul "Jibaro" Perez waved his arms to signal to r Read Full Story >>> GORRES TKO LEYVA IN 7TH, MELINDO DEFEATS RACHMAN BY UD AT WATERFRONT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2009
Cebu City -- Filipino contenders Z 'The Dream' Gorres and Milan 'Melinyo' Melindo won their fights against former world champions here tonight at the Waterfront Hotel.
Gorres, fighting for the first time as a bantamweight, Read Full Story >>> Bardon KO'd in Japan!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2009
Ex-OPBF flyweight champ Jojo Bardon of the Wakee Salud Stable was stopped in the first round by Mexican Jesus Jimenez on March 12 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The bout was on the undercard of the Oscar Larios-Takahiro Aoh showdown for the WBC featherweight title.
The taller Jimenez fi Read Full Story >>> HATTON MAY JUST FREEZE THIS LATE SPRING!
By Granville Ampong, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2009
HOLLYWOOD, California - Regardless of who respects who, fans and pundits can expect fireworks this May 2. Rightly so, they want to see droplets of blood from one?s face or a knock out by another. And they want to see fi Read Full Story >>> Marco Antonio Barrera - In the Eye of the Beholder
By Patrick Kehoe, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2009
Marco Antonio Barrera has been taking Manchester England by stealth. The Mexican legend has been looking interviewer after interviewer in the eye over the last week patiently, and in his measured English, stating what he feels is th Read Full Story >>> This is Pacquiao Nation, Deal with it!
By Gerry Balasta, 8countnews, Sat, 14 Mar 2009
I want to see more PAC POWER, but I am assuming that the Pacific Storm has only 2-3 fights left after the Hatton fight. If it were up to me, and for selfish reasons, I would love to see him go head to head and clean up the junior welter and welterweight division, which will take about 6-7 more figh Read Full Story >>>
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