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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - "De La Hoya is Not Finished"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
Undefeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. wants to avenge the honor of his family by knocking out Oscar De La Hoya. In 1996 and 1998, De La Hoya battered and bruised Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. The young son has waited a long time to get revenge for his father. Right now Chavez Jr. is mending a bruised hand from Read Full Story >>>Freddie Roach: FightFan.com?s 2008 ?Trainer of the Year?!
FightFan.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
?He can?t handle your speed, son!?
Freddie Roach is pictured here during Manny Pacquiao?s one sided annihilation of Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6, 2008. It is perhaps iconic that across the ring sat the legendary Angelo Dundee as Roach uttered the above words to his star pupil in the heat of the act Read Full Story >>> Sure-fire boxing classics for 2009
Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
We bring you five fights featuring British boxers that we'd like to see made in the next year - including a Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao super-fight.
n some cases, these fights may not be made because of enmity between promoters or because the fighters have other obligations.
However, if we wer Read Full Story >>> TSS Boxer Of The Year: Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
It wasn?t supposed to go down this way. The little guy who started out as a 106 pounder was supposed to be outweighed by about 15 pounds come fight night. The script, of the Little Guy Fights Read Full Story >>> Floyd Sr: Oscar will beat Junior!
By Lee Bates, FightNews.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
After hearing of the possibility of Oscar De La Hoya facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr. shared his thoughts on Oscar?s chances of victory against ?The Son of the Legend.? ?I can tell you with me in h Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao talks to 8countnews.com
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
8CountNews sat down with Manny Pacquiao and got his thoughts on the current negotiations taking place between himself, and Ricky Hatton. Pacquiao confirms that a date for May 2nd, in Las Vegas has been set, and that the negotiations are ongoing, and making nice progress. Manny also talks in depth ab Read Full Story >>> Boxing has risen from the canvas
By Ron Borges, The National, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
The American humourist Mark Twain once said: ?The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.? Same could be said about prize fighting?s.
For years now it has become popular for breathless journalists with little depth of knowledge and budget-strapped sports editors looking to make cutback Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Is a Return Good For Boxing?
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
Now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is exploring his options for a possible return, one has to wonder if the return is worth it for the sport of boxing.
On a short term basis, a fight against Manny Pacquiao, should he beat Ricky Hatton on May 2, would be a huge event for the sport. On a long term basis Read Full Story >>> SecondsOut Trainer Of The Year Freddie Roach
By Clive Bernath, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
Make no mistake Manny Pacquiao would have been a great fighter regardless of who was training him. From a physical stand point the 30 year-old Filipino legend is incredibly strong, possesses lightening fast hand speed and is gifted with a fitness level that allows him to control the tempo of a fight Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO?S WIFE GIVES BIRTH TO HEALTHY BABY GIRL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao?s charming wife Jinkee has given birth to a healthy baby girl at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Hospital.
We were watching the fabulous ?Legends? concert at the packed PICC when we receive Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Hatton a done deal ? Arum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
It isn?t signed, sealed and delivered yet but all signs point to a May 2 clash in Las Vegas between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton of England.
"As far as I?m concerned, it?s done," Top Rank head Bob Arum told the Bulletin yesterday, moments after the Hall of Fame promoter met with Pacquiao, lawy Read Full Story >>> HATTON IS ONE GOOD FIGHTER
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
Richard "Ricky" Hatton is groomed to be Manny Pacquiao?s next foe. There was no formal signing of contracts yet but negotiations are underway. But we need to know more about the British boxing idol. More commonly known as " Read Full Story >>> Avila's List Of Boxing's Best In 2008
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
In 2008, Manny ?Pac Man? Pacquiao accomplished something that was last seen in October 1937 to October 1938 when the great Henry Armstrong won the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight titles in a year?s span. Pacquiao won junior lightweight, lightweight world titles and beat an elite welterwe Read Full Story >>> Pacman in ABAP national tourney
By Kristel Satumbaga, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) has invited Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao as one of its guests of honor for the Grand National Amateur Boxing Championship (NABC) set Jan. 17 to 24 in Bacolod City.
Incoming ABAP secretary-general and treasurer Patrick Gregorio yester Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao to grace RP amateur boxing opener
By Joey Villar, The Philippine Star, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
World champion Manny Pacquiao has been invited to grace the opening of the the National Amateur Boxing Championship slated Jan. 17-24 in Bacolod.
Incoming ABAP secretary-general Pato Gregorio yesterday said Rep. Monico Puentevella, who will officially serve as Philippine Olympic Committee chair s Read Full Story >>> The boxer who stops crime
SuperSport, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
When Manny Pacquiao fights, crime in the impoverished Philippines drops to zero. Police say even the criminals don?t miss TV coverage of any of his bouts.
It was no different when his home country shut down early to root for Pacquiao as he went head to head with Oscar De la Hoya in one of the mos Read Full Story >>> Bazooka aims for Indonesian champ
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
FOLLOWING a disheartening loss to Rafael Con-cepcion for the interim World Boxing Organization super flyweight crown last July 26, young ALA Gym standout AJ ?Bazooka? Banal is hungrier than ever. He will be facing Indonesian champion Nouldy Ma-nakane in his comeback fight on Jan. 31 in Tagbi-laran C Read Full Story >>> Yearender: 'Dream Mismatch' tops STAR's RP sports stories
By Dante Navarro, The Philippine Star, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
Philippine sports in the year about to come to a close began and ended in amazing feats ? in the fairways in South Africa and the glitzy arena of Las Vegas ? brilliant victories whose impact far outweighed the heartbreaks and frustr Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao 2009: The fight for boxing immortality
By Gerry Balasta, 8countnews, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
The end of the year is here and its just a good time to look back at the year that had just ended, you know, both good and bad events, new life lessons, and the looking forward to the coming year with promise. As a boxing fan, I just couldn?t help but get excited for the possibilities of 2009. Marga Read Full Story >>> Hatton's Mayweather/Pacquiao Plan is Out The Window
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2008
According to Ray Hatton, father and manager of Ricky Hatton, the Mayweather/Pacquiao retirement plan is out the window. Last week, Ricky had spoken about fighting with Manny Pacquiao on May 2, then luring Floyd Mayweather Jr. into a rematch - and then going off into retirement to focus on his promot Read Full Story >>>
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