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Manny warned to beware of Hatton
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 05 Feb 2009
JAKARTA ? WBA featherweight champion and Indonesian icon Chris John cautioned the other day Manny Pacquiao not to take Ricky Hatton lightly when they face off in Las Vegas on May 2.
?This is a difficult fight for Pacquiao,? said John who left here yesterday for the US where he is set to stake his Read Full Story >>>Message to Mayweather, Jr.
By Yero Moody, EastSideBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2009
I write this letter to you hoping that you will take heed to its message. I have paid close attention to your career and all the accomplishments you have made. Your status as the pound for pound best is well deserved. I can recall you clearly saying that you wanted to be regarded as the best fighter Read Full Story >>> The reinvention of Darchinyan
By Steve Farhood, ESPN.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
ESPN.com doesn't have to conduct a poll to find out why fans like to watch Vic Darchinyan. If you're familiar with the Australia-based super flyweight, the reasons are self-evident: Vic talks big, punches bigger Read Full Story >>> Hatton vs Pacquiao: An early peek at this year's biggest showdown!
By Vivek Wallace, Examiner.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
With a little less than three months remaining before showtime, fight fans around the globe eagerly anticipate what could go down as the best fight of the year. Scheduled for May 2, Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao will square off in a showdown that some thought would never happen, yet here we are ta Read Full Story >>> Marketing boxing?s climax: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather I (part 2 of 7)
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
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In the West, rationale, reason, logic, and utility rules. Things and people are measured; quantified; judged; categorized; admired or commoditized - yet, worse disarded. The en Read Full Story >>> Pacman needs to eat some Sweet Sugar
By Gerry Balasta, 8countnews, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
The welterweight of boxing is loaded. The boxing world made an unexpected turn in light of Sugar?s recent victory, sweet. Could it be the resurrection of the Leonard-Hearns-Duran-Cuevas era. This time around we have Mosley-Mayweather-Cotto-Pacquiao. If Margarito recovers and turns out to be a ?real? Read Full Story >>> Hatton is Pacquiao's ticket to record breaking 5-division titles
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
Not only Ricky Hatton is Manny Pacquiao?s most viable opponent at this stage of his career, the British superstar is also his ticket to establish another record: to become the first Asian boxer to win five titles in five different divisions.
At stake in the May 2 superfight between the two boxing Read Full Story >>> S.F. Giants to Hold 'Manny Pacquiao Day'
By Dave "Large" Larzelere, SportingNews.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
It was announced yesterday that the San Francisco Giants will hold Manny Pacquiao Day (or Night, as the case may be) at AT&T Park during their game with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, April 21st.
The mighty Filipino boxer will throw out the first pitch, and a Pacquiao bobblehead doll will be di Read Full Story >>> MARQUEZ VS DIAZ TICKETS MOVING FAST
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz and Chris John vs. Rocky Juarez
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LOS ANGELES, February 3 - Due to the extreme ticket demand for what is on track to become the highest grossing fight in Texas in the last seven years (Pacquiao vs. Solis on April 14, 2007 grossed $1.35 mill Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, a fighter but also a savvy businessman
By Joseph Pimentel, Asian Journal, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
The contracts have been signed, and tickets are now on-sale for the May 2 Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
For many boxing/Pacquiao fans that?s certainly a sense of relief, given that the bout was near dead and in jeopardy just weeks ago when Pacquiao pulled a s Read Full Story >>> Milenyo courts danger
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
SPEEDY ALA Gym fighter Milan ?Milenyo? Melindo will be in for an overwhelming task as he is assigned by ALA Promotions to face veteran former world champion Muhammad Rachman on March 14 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City.
Undefeated in 17 professional bouts, Melindo will be tested ag Read Full Story >>> NIETES? QUEST FOR SUPERSTARDOM
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
World Boxing Organization (WBO) mini-flyweight champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes will make his second title defense against Mexican Erik Ramirez in Oaxaca, Mexico. This is a tough assignment for Nietes since he will be fi Read Full Story >>> No contest: PSA elevates Pacquiao to Hall of Fame
GMA News Online, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao will be elevated to the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Hall of Fame after earning his fifth Athlete of the Year (AOY) award.
The PSA, the country?s oldest media organization, chose Pacquiao as 2008?s top athlete after winning and fighting thrice i Read Full Story >>> Politics will be Pacquiao?s next big fight after 2009
GMA News Online, Wed, 04 Feb 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is set to retire in 2009 to prepare for taking on the bigger challenge of being a public servant.
Pacquiao renewed his desire to serve the people, saying he would be ready to hang up his gloves after fighting twice this year and prepare f Read Full Story >>> Marketing boxing?s climax: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather I (part 1 of 4)
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2009
(mini) Joe Frazier vs. (mini) Muhammad Ali.
The Bull vs. the Bear.
The Incredible Hulk vs. Juggernaut.
Yoda vs. Darth Vader.
In the sports universe, no bigger stars shi Read Full Story >>> THE CURIOUS CASE OF GERONIMO PE?ALOSA
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2009
Quizzical eyebrows were raised when world bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa, who at 36 is best described as a battle-scarred ring warrior, decided to accept the offer to challenge Puerto Rican sensation Juan Manuel Lopez f Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao unfazed by Hatton?s threat
GMA News Online, Tue, 03 Feb 2009
MANILA, Philippines ?Manny Pacquiao is not bothered by Ricky Hatton?s bragging that he will beat the Filipino boxing icon in their upcoming mega-bout on May 2.
The British boxer said during his press conference last week that he will steal the world?s No.1 pound-for-pound fighter title from Pacqu Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO-HATTON FIGHT A GO
By Rod Mijares, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2009
It?s now official. The fight between Filipino?s pride Manny ?Pac-man? Pacquiao against the British boxing star and the pride of Manchester, Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton, was legally inked and is scheduled on May 2, 2009 at MGM Gran Read Full Story >>> Nietes gets big boost
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 03 Feb 2009
WORLD Boxing Organization mini-flyweight title holder Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes will get a big boost for his coming defense as his training will be supervised by renowned Manny Pacquiao mentor Freddie Roach.
Nietes will make his second title defense against Mexican Erik Ramirez in Oaxaca, Mexico.
D Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO?S RING RATINGS: #1 POUND-FOR-POUND, #2 LIGHTWEIGHT, AND #5 WELTERWEIGHT
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2009
Manny Pacquiao maybe rated number one pound-for-pound fighter by the authoritative Ring Magazine and its 2008 Fighter of the Year, but he is ranked lesser in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. The Pacman ranks number 5 Read Full Story >>>
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