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Liga Pilipinas unwraps Jan. 14 and eyes are on Manny Pacquiao
By Joel Orellana, Business Mirror, Fri, 09 Jan 2009
RING icon Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest attraction when Smart-Liga Pilipinas Conference II unfurls on January 14 in General Santos City.
But one big question is unanswered at the moment?will Pacquiao come in solely as a team owner, or as a playing-team owner?
Liga Pilipinas president and Read Full Story >>>The 2008 highlight reel
By Carl Francis M. Ramirez, The Philippine Star, Fri, 09 Jan 2009
If 2008 has been about anything, it?s been about change. And not just change in the Barack Obama sense of the word.
The year 2008 saw a changing of the guard in the world of sports, with Manny Pacquiao, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Lewis Hamilton, the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and the Philad Read Full Story >>> Tax woes may force Floyd Jr. back in ring
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 09 Jan 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is reportedly facing ?significant tax bills? and this might prompt the undefeated and former pound-for-pound champion to come out of retirement and face Manny Pacquiao this year.
According to UK-based The Daily Telegraph, the flamboyant American boxer ?has been requested to m Read Full Story >>> Arben?s pitch for Pacquiao patriotism
By Al S. Mendoza, Business Mirror, Fri, 09 Jan 2009
ARBEN Santos, a quiet sportsman-businessman, wants Manny Pacquiao to stage one of his remaining fights for the year in the Philippines.
A bright idea, I must say.
Arben prefers that the fight be held at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao?Araneta being a historical marker itself for the nation?s und Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao is PSA's Athlete of the Year and Hall of Famer
By Lily O. Ramos, PIA Information Service, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
MANILA, Jan.8 (PNA)--World Boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will receive the highest accolade bestowed by the Philippine Sportswriters' Association's (PSA) awards night on February 20 at the Manila Pavilion.
PSA president Aldrin Cardona has announced Wednesday that officers of the country' Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Hatton set Vegas date
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
It's coming later than usual, but Las Vegas' first big boxing event of the year is set for May 2 between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton.
The venue remains undecided. The MGM Grand is interested in hosting the fight, as is Planet Hollywood owner Robert Earl, who is teaming with Steve Wynn in a bi Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE SR IS CHIEF TRAINER AT NEWLY-OPENED GYM
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
Nonito Donaire, Sr.
Renowned ring tactician Nonito Donaire Sr will be the head trainer of the newly-opened Kennel Boxing Gym in San Leandro, California.
The gym, which will have its grand opening on January 10, "was c Read Full Story >>> MARTIN WADE'S NEW YEAR'S PADWORK
By Martin Wade, braggingrightscorner.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
Ya?ll miss me? I knew you wouldn?t, but hey, those be the rules in the Fight game. Boxing is an exciting ?what have you done for me lately? universe and unfortunately for me I?ve been far from lately. Ye Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE MAY FIGHT LOPEZ INSTEAD OF MONTIEL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire may wind up fighting Puerto Rico?s Jose ?Carita? Lopez (38-7-2, 32 KO?s) for the WBO super flyweight title since reigning champion Fernando Montiel reportedly ca Read Full Story >>> ROACH SAYS HATTON WILL BE A VERY GOOD FIGHT FOR MANNY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
Trainer Freddie Roach says the showdown between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Britain?s Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton will be a ?very good fight for us.?
Roach who spoke to www.insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Read Full Story >>> THE BOXING FAMILY GATHERS TO HELP GENARO HERNANDEZ TO FIGHT HIS RARE CANCER
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
On January 17, 2009 the WBC Legends of Boxing Museum located at the American Sports University in San Bernardino, CA will host a dinner party in Chicanito?s honor. An evening full of entertainment will be provided, along with Read Full Story >>> 2009: Malaking Pagsubok
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
LOS ANGELES?Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat, mga ginigiliw kong tagasubaybay ng kolum na ito. O kay bilis talaga ng panahon, at sa isang iglap ay tapos na naman ang isang linggo ng taon, na parang hangin lang na dumaan Read Full Story >>> Wish List: Manny Wants Hatton, Floyd, Margarito
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
While many things have been projected for Manny Pacquiao this year one thing is set ? he won?t ever defend the WBC lightweight title he won from David Diaz. Hence, if Pacquiao?s long-time nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez wants to fight him again he will have to do more than put on a good show against for Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao fight likely a 50-50 deal
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
Even though Manny Pacquiao is the hot fighter, the up-and-comer, and Ricky Hatton is the veteran who is sort of playing out the string, the financial split is likely to be 50-50 for their 140-pound boxing match in Las Vegas on May 2.
That's because, according to Pacquiao's promotor, Bob Arum of T Read Full Story >>> TICKETS FOR MARQUEZ-DIAZ WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JAN. 9TH AT 10 AM CT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
HOUSTON, January 7 - The battle lines have been drawn and now the stage is set for February 28th's Ring Magazine World Lightweight Championship between champion Juan Manuel Marquez and challenger Juan Diaz which will take place at Houston's Toyota Center.
Additionally, Golden Boy Promotions is p Read Full Story >>> ABAP okays two champs' training in Baguio
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa and IBF/IBO flyweight titleholder Nonito Donaire Jr. were given the go-signal the other day to train at the ABAP gym in Teachers Village, Baguio City, and are heading to the country?s summer Read Full Story >>> PROSPECTS TO WATCH 2009
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
Local professional boxing once again received a boost from Manny Pacquiao?s conquests abroad. Boxing promotions will continue to grab sports headlines throughout the country. Fight aficionados will be focusing their attent Read Full Story >>> Seeking redemption
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
ALA boys AJ ?Bazooka? Banal and Czar Amonsot are eager to redeem themselves as they both will be having their comeback matches on Jan. 31 at the ICM Carpark in Tagbilaran City.
After suffering his first loss five months ago in his own backyard against Panamanian Rafael Concepcion, Banal (17-1-1, Read Full Story >>> After busy ?08, ALA takes it easy this year
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
AFTER a busy and disappointing 2008, ALA Promotions will be taking it slowly this year and will not be vying for world title fights.
Following a discussion among the group, ALA Promotions decided it will hone its young fighters some more before they compete for a world title.
?We are not looki Read Full Story >>> Hatton to fall like De La Hoya ? Roach
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 08 Jan 2009
Ricky Hatton will end up the way Oscar De La Hoya looked after his shocking defeat to Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas, Freddie Roach, Filipino?s taskmaster, told the Bulletin yesterday.
"Manny?s going to catch him late in the fight," said Roach noting that "speed and footwork" will be crucia Read Full Story >>>
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