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Morales, Williams speak on Oscar
Bad Left Hook, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Jeez, Oscar can't really catch a break right now. And it seems like the vast majority of the boxing community just is not buying Oscar de la Hoya v. Manny Pacquiao.
Former Pacquiao rival Erik Morales is sharing his thoughts, saying:
"Pacquiao will simply be tired by the sixth or seventh round, Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao records another first
By Ted S. Melendres, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
BEIJING?As Team Philippines? flag-bearer during Friday night?s opening ceremonies at the awe-inspiring Bird?s Nest, the main Olympic stadium, Manny Pacquiao became the first Filipino athlete to be so honored without ever competing in the Olympics.
Pacquiao did not ask for it, though. President Gl Read Full Story >>> The Good and Bad About Pacquiao-De la Hoya
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Very rarely will you run across a coin that?s identical on both sides. Usually the piece of currency has one side referred to as ?heads? and another referred to as ?tails?. In reference to the proposed December 6 bout between current WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao and ?The Golden Boy? Oscar Read Full Story >>> Are you Stupid?! Damn right we want Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya
By Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
I've read enough people saying Oscar De La Hoya should be facing Antonio Margarito instead of Manny Pacquiao. First of all, as much as I like Margarito, I am not interested in watching him beat up De La Hoya in his retirement fight.
Secondly, Pacquiao vs De La Hoya makes sense. Makes sense from a Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO CARRIES PHILIPPINE FLAG AT THE OLYMPICS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Philippines' Olympic team follow their national flag-bearer Manny Pacquiao during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's N Read Full Story >>> Quest for RP?s first Olympic gold begins
By Gerry Carpio, The Philippine Star, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
BEIJING ? The 15-member Philippine delegation starts its quest for the elusive gold medal with an archer and a shooter taking their respective stands in different venues as the competitions of the 2008 summer Olympics start today.
A lavish opening ceremony followed by the parade of athletes and t Read Full Story >>> EDGAR SOSA SET TO DEFEND TITLE AGAINST SONNY BOY JARO
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
WBC light flyweight champion Edgar Sosa of Mexico is set to defend his title against Sonny Boy Jaro of the Philippines on Sep. 27 at La Arena Mexico in Mexico City. This was announced during a press conference held at the Geneve de la Zona Rosa Hotel by promoter Dr. Fausto Daniel Garcia and attended Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales Speaks on Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Mexican great Erik Morales, who faced Manny Pacquiao three times during his career, gave his thoughts on the proposed bout between Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya on December 6 in Las Vegas. If the fight gets made, Pacquiao would have to move up from lightweight to an agreed upon of 147-pounds. Morale Read Full Story >>> Macau card moved to December!
By Dennis Principe, FightNews.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
The planned Macau card being put up by Top Rank Inc. will most likely be moved to December 13. No less than Top Rank big boss Bob Arum revealed the plan to ?Sports Chat? hosted by this writer Friday morning aired live over Philippine station DZSR Sports Radio 918kHz. Initially, Arum wants to stage a Read Full Story >>> Roach still at it; talks resume next week
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
As the negotiations take a standstill, probably halted by questions on the revenue split of which network would bring the fight to the Philippines, trainer Freddie Roach continued to drum it up in his own little way.
?(Oscar) Dela Hoya isn?t what he used to be, that?s for sure. If Oscar was in hi Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE MARRIES RACHEL MARCIAL TODAY
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire is set to exchange "I do's" today with girlfriend Rachel Marcial in a private ceremony at the Carmel River Beach at Stewart's Cove in Carmel, California.
The couple chose today as Read Full Story >>> MOSLEY-MAYORGA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
Richard Schaefer, CEO Golden Boy Promotions:
?This is a great showdown and affordable to many. Almost 75% of tickets are priced between $50-75 making this a very affordable fight for this magnitude.
?Shane is Read Full Story >>> Oscar v Pacman talks begin
SkySports.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
A mega-money showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya has moved a step closer following a meeting in Los Angeles.
Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer met with Top Rank's Bob Arum, who looks after Pacquiao, to open up discussions about a potentially clash on Decembe Read Full Story >>> PENALOSA LEFT HIGH AND DRY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa has been left high and dry after his planned title defense against Nestor Rocha in Tubod, Lanao del Norte was called off due to the uncertain peace and order conditions in the region.
Read Full Story >>> COTABATO BOXER TORN BETWEEN FIGHTING HIS THAI OPPONENT OR THE MILF REBELS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
Kidapawan City -- Jr. Featherweight prospect Lorenzo ?Thunder Bolt? Villanueva of Midsayap, North Cotabato is in a dilemma whether to take his fight against a Thai boxer tomorrow in Magpet, North Cotabato or go home to his hometown instead to help defend against the aggressions made by the Moro Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: Taking the easy way out!
By P.H. Burbridge, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
It?s absolutely ridiculous that Oscar De La Hoya is considering Manny Pacquiao as his final ring opponent! Is this supposed to be Oscar?s ?gift? to the fight fans who have made him one of the RICHEST sportsmen ever? If it is, then keep it Oscar because we want to see elite fighters who are evenly ma Read Full Story >>> MANNY DESERVES OLYMPIC HONOR, SAYS MONICO
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
[Special to PhilBoxing.com] -- Never in the history of the Olympics has a professional boxer been accorded the honor of being the flag bearer for a country in the traditional inaugural parade to open the Summer Games.
So when Read Full Story >>> BREAKING NEWS: MACAU CARD IS OFF?
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
Sources close to the situation have told Philboxing.com that the October 11 card in Macau is off, and will be re-scheduled.
Hence, IBF flyweight king Nonito Donaire is now looking at possibly defending his title on November 1 at Los Angeles' Dodgers Stadium underneath a possible unification showd Read Full Story >>> BREAKING NEWS: PENALOSA-ROCHA IS OFF!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
Due to the current issues surrounding Mindanao's peace and order situation, organizers have finally decided to pull the plug on the September 20 title defense of WBO bantam king Gerry Penalosa against Mexican Nestor Rocha.
Sources close to the situation have told Philboxing.com that although Lana Read Full Story >>> MOSLEY RETURNS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO FACE MAYORGA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Aug 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Four-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley has agreed to tangle with former three-time world champion and supreme provocateur Ricardo ?El Matador? Mayorga at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Sa Read Full Story >>>
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