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PACQUIAO WAY AHEAD IN ESPN STAR SPORTS ?CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS? AND ALL SPORTSNATION TEAM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2008
Filipino ring icon and national treasure Manny Pacquiao who was named ?Fighter of the Year? by Sports Illustrated and ?World Boxer of the Year? by the World Boxing Council is way ahead of Malaysia?s squash world champion Nicol David in the finals of the ESPN Star Sports on line poll to choose the ?C Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao's story dominated boxing in 2k8
By Bob Hanna, SouthCoastToday.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
It was a year that saw the probable departure of at least two old familiar faces and the welcoming of a distinctly new one. Make no mistake, Manny Pacquiao is now The Man in boxing, both in the mythical pound-for-pound ratings and at the bo Read Full Story >>> Meet the Fighter of the Year
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
The race for the 2008 Fighter of the Year award is not much of a race at all. It?s about as competitive as the 1973 Belmont, when the great Secretariat won by 31 lengths, or the 1940 NFL championship game, when the Chicago Bears routed the Washington Redskins 73-0.
Picking the winner this year is Read Full Story >>> 15 (rounds) memories of 2008
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
It was a good year. Thanks, Manny Pacquiao. It was a surprising year. Thanks, Pacquiao and Bernard Hopkins and Antonio Margarito. It was a tough year. Get well, Genaro Hernandez. It was a disappointing year. Goo Read Full Story >>> Christmas wishes for boxing?s future
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
There were, it seemed, more movie stars and other celebrities in the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden on June 28, 1997, than there were for many Academy Award celebrations.
The media contingent to cover the heavyweight title rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson was about the size of Verm Read Full Story >>> It?s high time they blame Manny Pacquiao
By Epifanio M. Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
The ?they? refers to those who up to this time still could not accept a Filipino is better than the rest of the world. Except for billiards maybe, Filipinos are expected to lose in any athletic competition they are in.
When M Read Full Story >>> Holloway a Sparring Partner Du Jour No Longer
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Welterweight hopeful Rashad Holloway was supposed to be back home in Cincinnati, Ohio for Christmas, as he had a scheduled bout this weekend. So in preparation for his final appearance of 2008, the 9-1 Holloway spent last week sparring with Antonio Margarito, who faces Shane Mosley next month. He wa Read Full Story >>> Concepcion inspired by Pacquiao
By Romel Ferriol Bernardo, 8countnews, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Bernabe Concepcion, one of the Philippines? brightest boxing prospects, is particularly proud of the red Nike boxing shoes he wears during his daily workout. Not only are they similar in color and brand with the footwear of his idol Manny Pacquiao, more so, the shoes are given as a gift by no less Read Full Story >>> Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Isang maligayang Pasko ang aking ipinahahatid sa inyong lahat at sana, madama ninyong lahat ang tunay na diwa ng Kapaskuhan at sana, kayo pong lahat ay nasa mabuting kalagayan ng pag-iisip, pangangatawan at h Read Full Story >>> TALAPE ASKED TO DEFEND RP 122 LB. TITLE VS. BELANDRES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Philippine junior featherweight champion Jun Talape has been asked to make a mandatory defense of his national title against No. 1 contender Reynaldo Belandres of North Cotabato on Feb. 21 in Mandaue City.
In an official c Read Full Story >>> When Manny was rejected as endorser
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
Believe it or not, the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter was rejected as a commercial endorser some eight years ago.
Manny Pacquiao was paid P100,000 to endorse Shark energy drink by local distributor Dioceldo Sy but the Thai principals rejected him as a pitchman.
?They didn?t know who Man Read Full Story >>> Christmas wishes for boxing?s future
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
There were, it seemed, more movie stars and other celebrities in the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden on June 28, 1997, than there were for many Academy Award celebrations.
The media contingent to cover the heavyweight title rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson was about the size of Verm Read Full Story >>> Twelve Days of Boxing Christmas List
By Thomas Scherr, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
As we reach the holiday season, I figured it was a good time to put together my Christmas list for 2009:
Day 1: An undisputed lightweight champion. Golden Boy Promotions announced this week that Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz will meet to determine the best lightweight in the world. While that Read Full Story >>> Looking at 2009...New Words from an "Old" Friend
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, The Miami Herald, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
I heard from my old friend Tom Thompson the other day.
He's only an "old" friend in the newfangled 21st century definition of the word...seeing how we've never actually met, we've spoken just twice and the tangible structure of our relationship has been largely built on a series of cyber deba Read Full Story >>> British Boxing Makes a Huge Statement in 2008
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
After many years of being away from the world spotlight, British boxing made a huge impact in 2008. Joe Calzaghe, Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton and David Haye led the way. Often viewed as second-tier fighters when compared to their American counterparts - the Brits came out swinging in 2008.
Joe Calza Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Calzaghe, Margarito in Fighter of The Year Race
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
The three fighters leading the the way on most lists for "fighter of the year" honors are Manny Pacquiao, Joe Calzaghe and Antonio Margarito. The three mentioned fighters made the strongest statements in 2008.
Pacquiao, with three big wins in the year, is the frontrunner to land the honors. He wa Read Full Story >>> DepEd chief urges out-of-school-youths to emulate Pacquiao
GMA News Online, Fri, 26 Dec 2008
MANILA, Philippines - Education Secretary Jesli Lapus has urged out-of-school youths (OSY) to emulate Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who has not given up on finishing school despite his huge fame and success.
"Despite his success, he chose to continue and finish school. Tularan ninyo si Read Full Story >>> Insider Notebook: Oscar's Weight Shocks, Pacquiao-Hatton
By Robert Morales, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 25 Dec 2008
It was last Thursday, about 1 p.m. in Los Angeles. Richard Schaefer, CEO of Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, had just finished hosting a news conference to announce the signing of two-time featherweight champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero at the Golden Boy offices.
As Guerrero and a few Read Full Story >>> The 2008 8CN Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao
By Peter Czymbor, 8countnews, Thu, 25 Dec 2008
Was there really any other choice?
In 2008, Manny Pacquiao went 3-0, with 2 KO?s, fighting in three different weight divisions. Along the way he won the junior lightweight championship of the world, a lightweight belt Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Mayweather plausible in '09; Margarito-Cotto was best fight of '08
By Colin Hart, Examiner.com, Thu, 25 Dec 2008
With Floyd Mayweather battling $6.2 million in tax trouble, leading one to believe he?ll end his retirement and fight Manny Pacquiao in coming months, which would be the most attractive fight of 2009, I?m going to have to rush my 2009 boxing wish list into publication. Therefore, I am suspending my Read Full Story >>>
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