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Mosley ushers in a new era
By David A. Avila, The Press Enterprise, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
Shockwaves are still rippling through the boxing world after Sugar Shane Mosley's decisive victory over Mexico's Antonio Margarito. More than a few are calling the Pomona boxer one of the best in the past 50 years.
"You have to go back to Sugar Ray Robinson to find a boxer that kept coming back Read Full Story >>>Onyok has high hopes for London
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
Atlanta Olympics silver medalist Mansueto (Onyok) Velasco said the other day he is optimistic that with Manny V. Pangilinan and Ricky Vargas taking over the ABAP helm, the country will finally produce a Filipino fighter to capture the elusive gold at the 2012 London Games.
Velasco, 35, was in Bac Read Full Story >>> Margarito cleared of wrongdoing in July 2008 victory over Cotto
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
NEW YORK -- While he awaits the results of a California State Athletic Commission investigation into whether he attempted to pack his taped hands with an illegal substance before his WBA welterweight title fight against Shane Mosley, Antonio Margarito has been officially cleared of any wrongdoing in Read Full Story >>> Limpag: Nathanielsz vs. Pi?ol and feng shui
By Mike T. Limpag, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
IT?S strange how the Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton negotiation saga ended, isn?t it? When news broke that the deal fell off, I asked a veteran writer what he thought of that and he said, ?Padugang ra na?s pusta, dayun na na.?
And a few days later, the fight is on, thanks to a beer drinking sess Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Mosley Boxing Match is possible
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
With Shane Mosley's recent convincing victory over Antonio Margarito, a Pacquiao-Mosley boxing match is now possible. Promoters are looking at the possibility of another boxing blockbuster towards the end of the year.
Shane Mosley?s convincing victory over Antonio Margarito the other day fueled s Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao says ?personal grudge? delayed talks with Hatton camp
By Nida Buenafe, Visayan Daily Star, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
The long-drawn-out negotiation and almost called-off fight between the camps of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Manchester, England?s local hero Ricky Hatton was mainly due to ?lack of respect? that can be traced to the doors of the Golden Boy Promotions, Pacquiao said yesterday.
In his r Read Full Story >>> My Disappointment with Floyd Mayweather Jr.: A Fan?s Perspective
By Michael Herron, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2009
For those who have followed my writings it is well known that I am a huge Floyd Mayweather Jr. fan, (a.k.a. defender, supporter, ?#@#? hugger if you prefer) but there is one aspect of his recent career that has left me disappointed. I feel he has abandoned the sport and has turned away from his call Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton seals Manny Pacquiao fight deal
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
Ricky Hatton secured his second shot at becoming the world's best pound-for-pound fighter after his Las Vegas showdown with Manny Pacquiao was confirmed on Monday.
Th Read Full Story >>> HATTON'S PACQUIAO FIGHT CONFIRMED
By Phil Barnett, Sportinglife.com (UK), Tue, 27 Jan 2009
Ricky Hatton has finally secured his second shot at becoming the world's best pound-for-pound fighter after his Las Vegas showdown with Manny Pacquiao was confirmed.
The Mancunian, currently the world's top light-welterweight, will face pound-for-pound king Pacquiao on May 2, a year and a half af Read Full Story >>> NO SIR, IT WAS NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THE BEER
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
Funny how the dramatic development in the purse tug-of-war between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and British Ricky Hatton was trivialized by reports that Manny signed the fight contract after confidante Wakee Salud accepted the dare to gulp down three bottles of beer.
No sir! It was not bec Read Full Story >>> PROPOSED HOLYFIELD-TYSON III
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
As posted by The National on January 26, 2009, talks are underway for a third match between former world heavyweight champions Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. According to Hydra Prop Read Full Story >>> Katsidis eager for Saturday fight
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
AUSTRALIAN boxing star Michael ?The Great? Katsidis is pumped for his comeback fight against Argentinean Angel Hugo Ramirez as he will be battling him in the ?country he adores.?
Katsidis, who acted as the team captain of the successful 2007 Philippine squad in the World Cup of Boxing spectacle, Read Full Story >>> Cuban admires Pinoys' heart
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
BACOLOD ? Cuban coach Enrique Steyners is confident a Filipino boxer will win an Olympic gold medal in London.
?Of course, it won?t be easy,? said the 56-year-old Steyners who was contracted with another Cuban coach Dagoberto Rojas to train Filipino simonpures last year. ?It will take a lot of ha Read Full Story >>> Margarito Leaves Mess in His Trail
By Kevin B. Blackstone, Fanhouse, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
To this day, it remains the most disgusting thing I've ever witnessed in sports: Billy Collins Jr. vs. Luis Resto, June, 1983.
It was just supposed to be a little pre-fight entertainment to Read Full Story >>> MOSLEY: I'M READY FOR MEGA-FIGHTS
By George Willis, New York Post, Tue, 27 Jan 2009
LOS ANGELES - There is a bronze statue of Oscar De La Hoya outside the Staples Center, next to ones of Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky. Maybe now they'll put one up of Sugar Shane Mosley, too.
Mosley has now fought twice at the Staples Center, defeating De La Hoya in the first boxing match in the Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton's superfight with Manny Pacquiao to be confirmed
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 26 Jan 2009
The jockeying for fiscal position between both camps ground to a halt late last week, but platitudes began again to ring out on both sides over the weekend.
Acro Read Full Story >>> Bleacher Talk: Amateur Boxing: Looking Good?
By Rico Navarro, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2009
If you?re a boxing fan, you can?t help but feel excited with the latest developments in amateur boxing, the same amateur boxing scene where the country?s (and Cebu?s) best boxers once displayed their skills and ta Read Full Story >>> The King of Cali
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2009
When the bout between Shane Mosley and Antonio Margarito was announced in early December at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Mosley declared that he would once again state his Southern California supremacy on January 24th. After all, he had defeated his Golden State colleagues Fernando Vargas and Osca Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Much Room for Improvement
By Antonio Santiago, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2009
I was appalled recently to read on the Playboy Magazine?s Advisor section, that one reader called boxing dead! The reader argues that MMA and UFC and other types of combat sports are stealing the spotlight from boxing, and he has a point. However, his view was from a typical sports fan who does not Read Full Story >>> Why is there so much nationalism with Manny Pacquiao's every move?
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Mon, 26 Jan 2009
Can we get one thing straight - Hatton v Pacquiao, or Pacquiao v Hatton, isn't the UK versus the Philippines. It is man on man, boxer on boxer. Or is it ? Pacman is part of Read Full Story >>>
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