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Oscar De La Hoya, Angelo Dundee to pair?
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
Golden Boy Promotions has a major announcement scheduled tomorrow afternoon in a conference call.
In a call to our numerous boxing sources to check out various rumors -- Is Erik Morales returning to fight Juan Manuel Marquez? Is Winky Wright going to be on the undercard? -- one tipster has appare Read Full Story >>>JC Chavez Needs KO Over Vanda
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
For weeks Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and his father were calling out Oscar De La Hoya for a fight as if they deserved it.
First, you got to beat Matt Vanda.
Chavez (37-0-1, 29 KOs) and his father will step in the ring for a rematch against Vanda (39-7, 22 KOs) after their first bout ended in a dra Read Full Story >>> Tight-Lipped Bob Arum: Oscar's News Flash Will Be A Treat, Not A Trick!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
Bob Arum knows that loose lips sink ships. So the Admiral of Top Rank remained admirably close-mouthed Wednesday night when I asked him to reveal what Oscar de la Hoya's "major announcement" will be Thursday afternoon.
"I know what is," Arum said. "I know what it is exactly but I'm not telling yo Read Full Story >>> N. Cotabato pugs willing to face Concepcion in Manila
Sun.Star Davao, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
KIDAPAWAN CITY -- News that the handlers of North American Boxing Federation (NABF) superbantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion are looking for an opponent for a tune-up fight for him on December 17 in Manila has caused a lot of excitement to two upcoming junior featherweights from North Cotabato. Read Full Story >>> RP Boxing after Pacquiiao: Rising Stars of Northern Mindanao
By Mike Banos, American Chronicle, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
Gov. Oscar Moreno of Misamis Oriental is undertaking a long-term development program for boxing in his province not only to project to the world that Mindanao is a safe and peaceful place where people live in harmony, but also to help bring up a new breed of boxers in the post-Manny Pacquiao era.
Read Full Story >>> Money, Manny and Oscar de la Hoya
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
This is an update of the forthcoming fight of Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya to be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 6, 2008.
Popular boxing trainer Angelo Dundee predicted that Manny Pacquiao has no chance at all of winning against the much superior Oscar de la Hoya in Read Full Story >>> It's time for Mayweather's retirement to end
By David Mayo, mlive.com, Thu, 30 Oct 2008
GRAND RAPIDS -- The full-bore effort to lure Floyd Mayweather back to boxing has not advanced beyond hot rumor yet, though even in gyms in his hometown, those who claim to keep their ears to the ground say the rumblings of a comeback are not distant.
Mayweather has validated none of this talk, mi Read Full Story >>> RICKY VARGAS IS NEW ABAP PRESIDENT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Ricky Vargas.
There?s been an almost sweeping change in the leadership of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines with former PBA chairman Ricky Vargas who steered the pro league to new heights in a quiet but Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Beating Oscar De La Hoya Makes Him One of the Great Fighters Ever
By Michael David Smith, AOL Sports, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Manny Pacquiao is already considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world by most boxing analysts, but if he beats the bigger, more famous Oscar De La Hoya on December 6, what will that do to his reputation?
According to the longtime boxing writer and TV commentator Larry Merchant, "It w Read Full Story >>> Donaire Hopes To Become Next Pinoy Icon
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
There's no denying that when you think of the Philippines and the sport of boxing, you think of Manny Pacquiao, whose iconic image adorns postage stamps in his country. Since his ascension into world-wide superstardom, the Filip Read Full Story >>> Big Deal: Tuk Tuk Master Edwin Valero Becomes Oscar Sparring Partner!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
LONDON--Boxingconfidential.com regulars do not have to wait for Thursday?s staged ?major announcement? about the big deal happening with Oscar de la Hoya?s training camp situation.
De la Hoya has an international media conference call set for the afternoon. But I can tell you exclusively right no Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao - One of Philippines Most Wealthy
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Regardless of whether he wins or loses in his big gamble against Oscar De La Hoya on December 6th in Las Vegas - one thing is for sure - Manny Pacquiao is set to be propelled onto the list of the most wealthy individuals in his native country of the Philippines.
While Pacquiao will probably never Read Full Story >>> Does Kelly Pavlik's failure bode poorly for Manny Pacquiao?
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
A few months ago, promoter Bob Arum was riding high with two unbeaten world champions (Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik) and Manny Pacquiao, the world's top pound-for-pound fighter.
Now, Cotto has suffered a knockout loss to Antonio Margarito, and Pavlik is recovering from a decisive loss to Bernard Read Full Story >>> Nonito Donaire Ready to Make His Top Rank Debut
By Ramon Aranda, 411mania.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Sometimes in a boxer's career, an unfortunate thing happens. He ends up in limbo with or without any say over the matter. At times a fighter perhaps commands too much money and prices himself out of big fights. Other times, they are simply avoided ? too talented and dangerous for their own good. Oft Read Full Story >>> TODAY'S ABAP ELECTION: MANNY P TO REPLACE MANNY L?
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Manny Pangilinan.
It looks like the overstaying president of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP), Manny Lopez, may be giving way to a new face after all.
But with defacto ABAP Region XI Chair Read Full Story >>> MELINDO PUTS WBO ASIA PACIFIC TITLE ON THE LINE THURSDAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
WBO Asia Pacific Mini flyweight champion Milan Melindo, probably the best boxer in the star-studded ALA Gym of respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer, will put his title on the line when he clashes with dangerous African warrior J Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT DURING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CALL THIS THURSDAY
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Golden Boy Promotions will hold an international conference call to make a surprise announcement regarding Team De La Hoya for the upcoming De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao "Dream Match."
Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc., presented by Tequila Cazadores and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate Read Full Story >>> Donaire ready to get it on
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
With his title defense against South Africa?s Moruti (Babyface) Mthalane just three days away, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday he?s ready for the cocky challenger and optimistic of retaining the crown at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this Saturday (Sunday Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao energy surprises Arum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Top Rank big boss Bob Arum dropped by the Wild Card Boxing Club on Monday afternoon and left a few hours later in disbelief.
"I have never seen anybody worked out so hard for three-and-a-half hours and he was never tired," said Arum, sounding as if he was a fan lucky enough to be invited to watch Read Full Story >>> Arum raves over Pacman form
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 29 Oct 2008
Fight after fight, Manny Pacquiao never fails to amaze Bob Arum.
The legendary Top Rank president took a peek at his prized ward while the latter was training at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood Monday, and again, liked what he saw.
?I?ve never seen anybody work out so hard,? said Arum from Los Read Full Story >>>
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