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Let's get it Straight Pacquiao Is the Man to Beat
By Rota Em, Diamond Boxing, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
As of this morning Manny Pacquiao is still the main draw in boxing. Nothing has changed since his scintillating performance opposite Oscar De La Hoya last December. As we await the conclusion of the battle for revenue split, the idea of a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight creeps up. How can it not? We were Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao fight edges closer
By Stuart Brennan, Manchester Evening News, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
RICKY Hatton's huge Las Vegas fight with Manny Pacquiao has edged closer after US promoters chipped in to hand the opponent the lion's share of the purse.
Hatton's handlers are still annoyed that Pacquiao demanded more money after they believed a deal had been struck for a 50-50 split.
But Pac Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao OKs 55-45 split
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
If it?s 55-45, then it?s a go.
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao said this will be the revenue split he will accept for his scheduled May 2 ?superfight? with British fighter Ricky Hatton.
?Sa tingin ko, mag-aadjust naman sila, at sa tingin ko matutuloy ang laban. In-adjust naman nila yu Read Full Story >>> ARUM PLAYS LAST CARD ? 52-48
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is playing his last card ? a 52-48 percent split of revenues in favor of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in his scheduled May 2 showdown with Britain?s Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton.
In an overseas telephone c Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: A page from Mario Puzo
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
WHEN Manny Pacquiao fights, the nation virtually comes to a standstill. The streets are emptied. The police blotters are clean. Even rebels of all shades are glued to the nearest TV sets.
Such is the unifying force of Manny that many yearns he fights everyday so that this war-torn and crises-l Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao in ?Rocky 7′?
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Manny Pacquiao in ?Rocky 7″?
Consider this explosive plot: Rocky Balboa turns boxing promoter who is faced with insurmountable odds in terms of sealing prized fights with big-name boxers due to the financial crunch. With his back against the wall and financial health in peril, Rocky looks b Read Full Story >>> Breaking the ice in the Olympics
By Ed Picson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Pangilinan.
When telecommunications mogul Manny V. Pangilinan agreed to take on the challenge of heading the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) late last year, not a few were of the opinion that he Read Full Story >>> Hatton-Pacquiao fight 'back on' says promoter
By John Rawling, guardian.co.uk, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
After more than a week of uncertainty over whether the proposed super-fight between Ricky Hatton and Manny ?Pacquiao would go ahead, a spokesman for veteran Read Full Story >>> Comparing Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton as they squabble over May 2 purse split
By Colin Seymour, Examiner.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton have been squabbling over the splits for their proposed May 2 junior welterweight match, attracting more attention in recent days than this weekend?s Antonio Margarito-Shane Mosley bout.
With Pacquiao trying to stretch what promoter Bob Arum has been confirming was Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao needs Hatton, says Brit?s handler
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Manny Pacquiao badly needs Ricky Hatton. But not vice-versa.
This was the sentiment of Gareth Williams, the British fighter?s legal counsel, in an interview with BBC Sports.
"I can?t see where Pacquiao?s coming from because without Ricky Hatton, what?s he?s going to do?" said Williams, obvious Read Full Story >>> Arum Counts On Hatton Deal Signoff By Pacquiao Tuesday!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
I just spoke with Bob Arum and he said he expects to have a bout contract signed by Manny Pacquiao for a May 2 bout against Ricky Hatton sometime on Tuesday.
It?s no secret that the Hatton camp waffled, getting off their 50-50 money split and conceding a slight percentage edge to Megamanny.
I Read Full Story >>> PENALOSA?S TUNE-UP OPPONENT A WORKHORSE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
The opponent of WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa in a tune-up fight scheduled for February 21 is a workhorse based on his record last year alone.
German Meraz, the 22 year old opponent chosen by Cotabato vice governor Ma Read Full Story >>> Tony, Shane Only Thinking About Each Other
By Ralph Gonzalez, The Sweet Science, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
They tried to get it out of him but Shane Mosley wouldn?t bite. When pressed about the steroids issue that hangs over him, Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs), the highly regarded former welterweight champion deflected perfectly. ?Everything is about the fight,? Mosley said regarding his upcoming encounter with W Read Full Story >>> CREDENTIALS OF THAI OPPONENTS OF MORALES, SONSONA QUESTIONED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
The credentials of the Thai opponents of WBO Oriental junior featherweight champion Ciso ?Kid Terrible? Morales and WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight champion ?Marvelous? Marvin Sonsona are being questioned by hard-hitting Scott Mallon, editor-in-chief of Asian Boxing News.
Morales who is undefeat Read Full Story >>> Young brothers of RP fighters also rise
By Joey Villar, The Philippine Star, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
BACOLOD City ? Kin of national team mainstays hogged the spotlight with the fancied bets from Mandaue City and Cebu City as action in the Smart National Amateur Boxing Championships heats up at the NOMPAC here Sunday night.
Conrado Tanamor, the 18-year-old brother of reigning World Cup gold medal Read Full Story >>> Nietes leads Negrense winners in nat'l boxing tourney
By Henry C. Villalva, Sun.Star Bacolod, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
ABAP national training pool standout Gerson Nietes of Barangay Granada, Bacolod City led host Bacolod boxers in posting wins in the ongoing 2009 Smart National Open Youth and Women's Amateur Boxing Championship Sunday at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center.
Nietes, a gold medalist Read Full Story >>> FANA MAY GET ANOTHER TITLE SHOT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
Former IBF junior lightweight champion Mzonke Fana may get another title shot according to well-known South African promoter Branco Milenkovic.
Fana won the title with a split decision win over fellow South African Malcolm Klass Read Full Story >>> Day of the Gacal
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Baguio, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
WHO said the Pacquiao-Hatton fight is on?
Think again, fellas.
Everything in life, it's not on until it's on. Not over until it's over.
Until the final buzzer in a basketball game is sounded, a match isn't over.
Until the final putt is dropped, a golf game isn't over.
Until the refere Read Full Story >>> Dodie Boy Jr. to stay amateur, joins national pool
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental? Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Jr., son of former world champion Dodie Boy Pe?alosa, will remain an amateur and join the national training pool.
The older Pe?alosa personally informed Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) president Ricky Vargas of the family?s Read Full Story >>> Gejon struggles in win vs. Castrodes
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 20 Jan 2009
AFTER a split decision victory against young upstart Ronald Castrodes last Sunday in the latest episode of the Summit ?Fight Night? boxing tour, former world title contender Eriberto ?Yukka? Gejon will be given more fights by ALA promotions to restore him to his former self.
ALA Promotions Presid Read Full Story >>>
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