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Hatton-Pacman moves closer
SkySports.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2008
Ricky Hatton is closing in on a showdown with Manny Pacquiao.
Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer says talks with both parties are going well - despite Floyd Mayweather Jr's attempts to hijack the deal.
Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum says he is hopeful of a deal being made, while Hatton Read Full Story >>>Back to work as a U.S. senator, John McCain plans to take up an old fight -- pursuing legislation to protect boxers
By Norm Frauenheim, The Ring, Sat, 20 Dec 2008
For most politicians, boxing is a metaphor. But it never has been for John McCain. Hillary Clinton waved Kelly Pavlik?s gloves during a primary stop in Youngstown, Ohio. It was symbol, a photo op, for a candidate who wanted to be seen as a fighter.
But gloves are no symbol for McCain.
McCain h Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Site Dispute, Could Oscar Step in?
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2008
Bob Arum wants the fight in America. Ray Hatton says the fight deserves to be in England.
Either way, it appears increasingly likely that Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton could face each other in a May 2009 mega fight. While all of the details are yet to be hammered out, one of the big details is Read Full Story >>> Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao the target for Katsidis
By Grantlee Kieza, Fox Sports, Sat, 20 Dec 2008
QUEENSLAND'S best boxer, Michael Katsidis, has always been known for his massive heart - now he's priming himself for the biggest challenge of his young life, a war with the world's top fighter, Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao.
The Toowoomba Terror will have his next bout in Cebu City in the Philippines Read Full Story >>> OLYMPIC MEDALIST IN IMPRESSIVE PRO DEBUT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2008
Ireland?s Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland has made an impressive pro debut scoring a first round TKO victory over Bulgaria ?s Georgi Iliev at 2:44 of the very first round at the Dublin University Sports Hall in Ireland.
Middleweight Sutherland forced the referee to call a halt after hu Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao is king of the ring
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Sat, 20 Dec 2008
The Philippines failed in its bid for an Olympic gold medal in boxing, but ring icon Manny Pacquiao more than made up for the disappointing performance of Harry Ta?amor by beating to a pulp one of the most popular American boxers ever to win an Olympic gold.
The December 6 showdown between Pacqu Read Full Story >>> SADDAM TESTS EX-PACMAN FOE TODAY; WANTS TO SPAR WITH FILIPINO ICON
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
Surat Thani, Thailand--This country's hottest boxing prospect, the undefeated Saddam Kietyongyuth will defend his WBC-ABCO lightweight title today against Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov of Kazakhstan in what is expected to be a Read Full Story >>> Promoter: Pacquiao-Hatton fight nearly finalized
By Associated Press, International Herald Tribune, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
SAN FRANCISCO: Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton are close to finalizing a deal to meet in a 140-pound (63.5-kilogram) bout on May 2, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The proposed fight, likely to be held in Las Vegas, would match boxing's unofficial Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: Starry nights
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
AS promised, there was the chorus line during Manny's pompous birthday celebration, albeit a shorter one, and a taste of Broadway, too. Yes the Cabaret.
The gaming tables and slot machines were there too. Sorry folks, nobody Read Full Story >>> ARANETA LAUDS PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
George ?Nene? Araneta who promoted Manny Pacquiao?s first WBC flyweight title defense against Mexico?s Gabriel Mira at the famed Araneta Coliseum which he owns, has lauded Pacquiao not only for his achievements in the ring but the positive change in his lifestyle.
Araneta who played host to th Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION ROBERT "THE GHOST" GUERRERO
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES, December 18 - Golden Boy Promotions is proud to announce that former two-time world champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero has been added to its roster of fighters. Guerrero signed with Golden Boy Promotions to Read Full Story >>> BATAWANG IN IBF JR FLYWEIGHT ELIMINATOR
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
Filipino light flyweight Bert ?Ninja? Batawang who is ranked No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation is scheduled to face Carlos ?El Olimpico?Tamara who is ranked No. 6 with the winner moving up as mandatory challenger Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Sr Faces Tough Choice If His Son Challenges Hatton
By Jamie Jackson, Buzzle.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
Floyd Mayweather Sr, who last month guided Ricky Hatton back to his best when the Manchester fighter stopped Paulie Malignaggi in the 11th round in Las Vegas, has cast doubt on his continuing involvement with the 30-year-old.
This is because his estranged son, Floyd Jr, who gave Hatton his only Read Full Story >>> A Boxing Christmas Wish List?and a New Year?s Resolution for Boxing
By Max Lom, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
With just a week left until Christmas, I finally finished my boxing wish list for the next year, with five potential fights that would be fantastic for the sport if they could be put together. Some are closer to happening and more realistic than others, but each of these fights should happen and wou Read Full Story >>> Maraming, Maraming Salamat Po Ulit
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
General Santos City -- Kumusta po kayong lahat? Alam ko, karamihan sa inyo ay maganda pa rin ang pakiramdam at masaya pa rin kahit na halos dalawang linggo na ang nakakaraan mula nang tayong lahat ay manalo kontra Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya-Pacquiao and the Business of Boxing
By Thomas Hauser, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
It?s hard to know how future generations will evaluate Oscar De La Hoya.
Oscar is more than a name. He was once a very good fighter, but that time has come and gone. He has lost four of his last seven fights. One can argue that he Read Full Story >>> SI.com's 2008 Boxing Awards
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
In boxing, greatness is measured in moments. And in 2008, Manny Pacquiao had a whole lot of them. There was the brutal, 36-minute war Pacquiao waged with Juan Manuel Marquez last March - Read Full Story >>> Happy Birthday Pacman Enjoy Your Picture Perfect Year
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
As I mentioned in my last article, 2008 was a great boxing year for most fighters and for some it was like a long roller coaster ride. Sure the year had its up and downs, but for the most part 2008 was exciting, explosive, and unpredictable. Overall the year was great for boxing and to most of us it Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: A genius of a masterstroke
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
TWO years ago, a bitter legal tussle between Top Tank's Bob Arum and Golden Boy Promotions' Oscar de la Hoya shook the boxing world and threatened the then rising career of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
It stemmed from Manny's signing a lucrative promotional contract with Golden Boy Promot Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao No. 1 pick of writers
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Fri, 19 Dec 2008
Filipino ring icon Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao received the unanimous vote of 30 respected boxing writers to solidify his hold as the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer of the world.
It was yet another fitting birthday gift for the humble Filipino sports hero, who marked his 30th birthday on Wednesday with Read Full Story >>>
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