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Is Juan Manuel Marquez the no. 1 boxer in the world?
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
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Houston, TX - Manny Pacquiao has been fixed on the top pound for pound ranking for close to a year now (since the retirement of Floyd Mayweather, Jr.).&nsp; Has Juan Manuel Read Full Story >>>Roach says Khan has greater handspeed than Pacquiao
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
American trainer Freddie Roach, who oversees both Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, has compared the two fighters - insisting that Khan is faster than Pacquiao, and has greater handspeed.
"Amir is a great athlete - his ability to pick up and learn quickly is what really sets him apart," Roach told a Read Full Story >>> EXCL VIDEO Pacquiao popularity compared to Muhammad Ali
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
Bob Arum told me recently that Manny Pacquiao "is the most unique fighter I have ever promoted". That's really saying something. Remember, the Harvard-educated graduate in law Arum, a legend in boxing himself, has promoted Muhammad Ali, Marvin Hagler and any great name you care to mention in his car Read Full Story >>> THE PACMAN vs THE HITMAN... POUND FOR POUND GREATNESS
By Gary Todd, braggingrightscorner.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
When Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton walk out of their dressing rooms May 2nd, Hatton's head draped in an oversized hood, with trainer Mayweather Sr. right behind him, talking the talk as usual, and Pacquiao looking up, smiling to his beloved countrymen, both men will be enjoying the thunderous roar Read Full Story >>> Like Everyone, Mike Tyson Is Looking for Work
By Dave "Large" Larzelere, SportingNews.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
According to recent reports, Mike Tyson is looking for a job, and he was hoping to land one as part of Manny Pacquiao?s training team. To that end, he contacted Pac Man?s trainer, Freddie Roach, about the possibi Read Full Story >>> Rachman considers fight with Melindo a tune-up
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
BRIMMING with self-confidence, former world champion Muhammad Rachman treats his Saturday night clash with world-rated ALA warrior Milan ?Milenyo? Melindo as a mere tune-up fight.
Rachman, who arrived in Cebu City yesterday with trainer Alex Rabaleta and manager Martinez Dos Santos, admitted that Read Full Story >>> NIETES #7, CONDES #4 STRAWWEIGHT IN LATEST RING MAGAZINE RANKINGS
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes may have successfully defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight title by knocking down Mexican Erik Ramirez four times en route to a unanimous decision win on Read Full Story >>> Nietes eyes Solis but may fight Vargas
By Henry C. Villalva, Sun.Star Bacolod, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
WORLD Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes of Murcia, Negros Occidental and Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, may have a tight schedule until 2010 if fight promoters and Nietes' handlers have their way.
Reports from Manila indicated Wednesday that Nietes is interest Read Full Story >>> MEXICO IN NEED OF NEW HEROES
By Mark Staniforth, Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 12 Mar 2009
For a nation whose boxing heritage bristles with more warriors than arguably any other, Mexico has struggled in recent times to find the next generation capable of carrying their proud tradition forward.
F Read Full Story >>> Right hand punch is key to Pacquiao win
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
While his left fist remains as his bread-and-butter, Manny Pacquiao is expected to unload more often with his right when he faces off with British Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas.
Former world heavyweight king Michael Moorer, a southpaw like Pacquiao, has been in charge of the Filipino?s train Read Full Story >>> Trainer sees similarities between Pacquiao, Khan
By Bob Trieger, Fox Sports, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
HOBOKEN, N.J. - The hype surrounding 22-year-old lightweight Amir Khan may not be the same since his stunning first-round knockout loss to Breidis Prescott last September, but the 2004 Olympic silver medalist has the full confidence of his trainer, Freddie Roach.
Khan (19-1, 15 KOs) is going to n Read Full Story >>> Boxing?s ?little brother? has big dreams
By Cedelf Tupas, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
MANILA, Philippines?If the current crop of Filipino world boxing champions were to play brothers in a movie, it would be quite easy to shove them into stereotypes.
There?s Manny Pacquiao, the charismatic brother who found success through sheer hard work. There?s Gerry Pe?alosa, the eldest brother Read Full Story >>> Exclusive: Nazim Speaks on the Wrap controversy, Mosley vs Pacquiao and how to beat Margarito!
Liverpuncher.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
Liverpuncher.com had the opportunity to sit down with the man whom would get our vote as Trainer of the Year thus far! He trained Hopkins vs. Pavlik in last years upset and Mosley vs. Margarito in this years major upset. Nazim also had the keen eye and experience to catch the Wraps Controversy on Read Full Story >>> Bristol shows will go on for Hatton
This is Bristol, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
Ricky Hatton plans to be involved in Bristol boxing for a long time to come.
The IBO light welterweight champion stages his second show in the city inside three months when he promotes at the Marriott Hotel on Saturday.
And 'The Hitman' is promising "many more" to come after signing up to work Read Full Story >>> Lessons learned for Khan
By Brian Doogan, ESPN.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
In his mother's home near Ajusco in the south of Mexico City, Marco Antonio Barrera recalled his savage brawl with Kennedy McKinney. He was drawing parallels to his intriguing encounter Saturday at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, against Amir Khan.
"Like Khan, I was 22 years old at the time Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Hatton - The Biggest Fight Ever?
BetUs.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2009
While some may suggest that the sport of boxing is being surpassed by mixed-martial arts, it is doubtful that any MMA event will get the kind of media attention, and pay-per-view buys that the boxing bout on May 2, 2009 will. To the delight of boxing betting and sports fans everywhere, the two bigge Read Full Story >>> Rachman Ready For Melindo
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2009
Former IBF minimumweight champ Muhammad Rachman arrived in Cebu Wednesday morning and talked to sportswriters in a press conference held at the Patio Isabel in Talamban, Cebu City. He is accompanied by his manager Martinez Dos Sa Read Full Story >>> The Top 20 Junior Lightweights of All-Time
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2009
The Other Nine, Pt. 5
Follow the sweet science long enough and even a passing fan will hear, with sounds of awe, about an ?original eight,? about a bygone era when the sport?s weight classes were limited to just that number with Read Full Story >>> Love - Easy come, easy go with the Pacman Nation
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2009
Do like Nell Carter, give Valero a break!
C'mon guys. Give Valero a break. It is just publicity! Catching the big fish is best for business. -- JetG
Sunday Edwin Valero made a very public cha Read Full Story >>> Is Manny Pacquiao a Lock?
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2009
HBO is ready to start the hype machine for the upcoming superfight between Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao and British superstar Ricky ?Hitman? Hatton. Both fighters are very popular in their homelands and this fight will be a bout that the entire world will be watching.
After a victory over ?T Read Full Story >>>
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