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Retired Mayweather affects world boxing scene
By David Mayo, The Grand Rapids Press, Thu, 22 Jan 2009
Floyd Mayweather's next fight date remains fluid, especially considering he hasn't officially announced his comeback yet, though his ability to impede big-fight negotiations remains testimony to the drawing power Read Full Story >>>Money, money, Manny Pacquiao
By Gerry Balasta, 8countnews, Thu, 22 Jan 2009
Money is not evil. More money is not bad. And if Manny wants more, he earned it. I just don?t get the argument that because British fans are giving in more PPV money, Hatton deserves an equal piece of the pie. If that?s the case, why don?t we send out a checklist to all the PPV buyers? Where would t Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton superfight 'off' as Filipino refuses deal
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
The superfight between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Britain?s own local hero, Mancunian Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton is off ? according to sources both from within the Hatton camp and across The Atlantic, unless the camps can agree on a deal by the end of Wednesday.
Veteran promoter Bob A Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao ends standoff, walks out of Hatton fight
GMA News Online, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao finally ended weeks of uncertainty on Wednesday by walking away from a planned mega-bucks deal against British boxer Ricky Hatton on May 2.
Jeng Gacal and Pacquiao met with Top Rank representative Michael Koncz in General Santos City Wednesday afternoon hoping Read Full Story >>> Did Floyd Mayweather?s Retirement Defeat Oscar De La Hoya?
By Michael Herron, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
In 2008 Boxing?s most popular fighter Oscar De La Hoya was dead set on a rematch with pound for pound champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Everything was set up and ready to go, he had passed his tougher than expected tune up against Steve Forbes, reenlisted Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his trainer, selected t Read Full Story >>> Is Oscar leaving boxing out in the cold?
By George Willis, ESPN.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
NEW YORK -- Oscar De La Hoya, showing no bruises -- physically or emotionally -- from his December loss to Manny Pacquiao, was wearing his promoter's suit Tuesday in Manhattan.
The Golden Boy was back from an extensive vacation, headlining a news conference to promote a pay-per-view event his compa Read Full Story >>> A Hot Ticket
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
When Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley duke it out for the WBA welterweight title this Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, a sell-out crowd of 18,157 is not only anticipated, it's expected. On Friday afternoon, a Read Full Story >>> ARUM: THE HATTON FIGHT IS OFF AS OF NOW
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
The megabuck fight between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Britain?s Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton is off ? as of this hour.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, in an overseas telephone conversation with www.insidesports.ph, Stand Read Full Story >>> Promoter Arum forced to pay Pacquiao to secure Hatton bout
Mail Online (UK), Wed, 21 Jan 2009
Boxing promoter Bob Arum revealed he has paid Manny Pacquiao extra money out of his own pocket to make sure the Filipino agreed to fight Ricky Hatton.
The fight is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2.
Both fighters are believed to have been guaranteed ?7.8mill Read Full Story >>> ?IT?S LIKE I?M AT WAR WHEN I FIGHT? - KATSIDIS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
And that?s exactly what the boxing fans can expect when MICHAEL ?The Great? KATSIDIS slugs it out with ANGEL HUGO ?El Tren? RAMIREZ on January 31, 2009 at the Cebu Coliseum for the WBO vacant ASIA-PACIFIC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE.
Whe Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao agrees to 52-48
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton will slug it out on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas after both camps reportedly agreed to a 52-48 compromise in pay-per-view revenue.
The British press reported that Pacquiao will get the bigger percentage, but not the 60-40 he earlier demanded.
Although Pac Read Full Story >>> Manny firm on purse split, rejects new offer
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
Manny Pacquiao refused to be swayed by the threat of having his fight with Ricky Hatton called off if he continues to reject a renewed offer of a 52-48 purse split.
?The moment he gives in, all his future negotiations as a fighter will be severely affected. They won?t believe us anymore,? said th Read Full Story >>> De la Hoya undecided over future
BBC Sport, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
Oscar de la Hoya has admitted his family have implored him to quit boxing, but that he is undecided about whether or not to return to the ring.
The 35-year-old six-weight world champion was destroyed Read Full Story >>> Why Pacquiao Must Go For Plunge With Opponents On The Ropes!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
When he?s got an opponent in trouble, Manny Pacquaio instinctively knows what to do.
He comes forward with fire and fury, pressing that advantage to the fullest.
That?s what the Pacman needs to do now as the haggling over the May 2 super bout with Ricky Hatton drags.
I see Bob Arum complain Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Is The Latest Newly-Minted Superstar To Get A Big Head, But At What Risk?
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
Whatever the status of the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton negotiations, my takeaway from this particularly inside baseball phase of a fight's evolution is that Pacquiao has, for some reason or another, developed a contemptible case of egocentricism.
He's not the first boxer to get too big for his ow Read Full Story >>> CUAMBOT POSTS SECOND WIN IN ONE WEEK
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
WEST COVINA, California -- Dismissed by a Mandaluyong City-based matchmaker as a ?has-been? for turning professional late, Remy ?Yoroshi? Cuambot continued to prove his critics wrong as he silently marshaled into his second straight win in one week recently to open 2009 with a big bang.
Fresh fro Read Full Story >>> HALL-OF-FAMER TORRES DIES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
One of the all-time great light heavyweight champions and a Hall-of-Famer Jose ?Chegui? Torres has died in his native Puerto Rico at the age of 72.
His widow Ramonita said Torres died of a heart attack.
Torres who had a ring record of 41-3-1 with 29 knockouts won a silver medal at the 1956 Oly Read Full Story >>> Naming Names: Hatton Camp Has 12 Pacquiao Replacements On Call!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
They say that British humor is an acquired taste. I suppose finding it funny is like being accustomed to the sickening taste of Vegemite.
But let?s stop with the jokes about that guy, ?another opponent,? who the Ricky Hatton threatens to put into the ring to replace Manny Pacquiao.
The Hatton Read Full Story >>> Exciting year on tap for boxing
By Gabe Farias, San Antonio Express, Wed, 21 Jan 2009
An exciting year of boxing starts this weekend when Antonio Margarito and ?Sugar? Shane Mosley lock up in a thrilling welterweight showdown on HBO.
Following the mega fight, the prospects of the 2009 professional boxing scene only look to get better as the year and the matchups progress.
Mar Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO CONQUERS NEW 'HEIGHTS'
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Philippine boxing superhero Manny Pacquiao absolutely had a blast as he joined thousands of devotees, tourists and revelers in the Sinulog celebration the other night. And in doing so, the world's pound-for-pound king Read Full Story >>>
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