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A BLOODY BRAWL IN EL CAJON By Dr. Allan Recto, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2008

Los Angeles, CA - Bernabe Concepcion (27-1 with 16 KO) of the Philippines scored a tremendous knockout last Thursday night, September 25, over tough Mexican champion Giovanni Caro (11-5-4 with 9 KO) in the main event of a h Read Full Story >>>Oscar De La Hoya Vs. Ricky Hatton At Wembley Stadium Is Richard Schaefer's "Dream" By James Slater, EastSideBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2008 The fight would, in no uncertain terms, be absolutely huge; and it could very well happen next year. What fight? A Ricky Hatton-Oscar De La Hoya showdown, that's what fight, to be staged at the legendary venue that is Wembley Stadium in the heart of London. Two of the most phenomenally popular prize Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Hoya promo blitz starts in NY By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 02 Oct 2008 Start spreading the news.
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao landed in New York City Tuesday night to kick off the promotional tour of his highly intriguing fight against Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
With an entourage that included flamboyant trainer Freddie Roa Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao press tour starts today in NY By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 02 Oct 2008 Freddie Roach disclosed yesterday Manny Pacquiao is in high spirits and excited to come face-to-face with Oscar De La Hoya in the kick-off leg of their six-city promotional tour for their Dec. 6 encounter in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Roach and several members of Team Pacquiao took a commercial fl Read Full Story >>> FIGHT NIGHT IN TALISAY: MARCIAL PROMISES TO KO THAI IN 2ND ROUND By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Cebu City -- The main protagonists for Friday's Fight Night in Talisay met for the first time during the press conference held this afternoon at the Golden Gisangag Restaurant here where Anthony "Rocky" Marcial, the lat Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO ARRIVES AT THE BIG APPLE, LET THE SHOW BEGIN! By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Los Angeles, CA:- Word got to us that Manny Pacquiao and his entourage landed safely in New York, a little after 6 PM EST (Tuesday). Pacquiao and his group flew via a Continental Airlines commercial flight from LAX.
Read Full Story >>> BRANCO PULLS OFF ANOTHER BIG FIGHT By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Well known promoter Branco Milenkovic has pulled off another big fight for South Africa by winning the purse bid for the WBC junior-bantamweight title eliminator between Evans Mbamba and Devid Lookmahanak of Thailand.
The Read Full Story >>> SOUTH AFRICAN BOXER'S GLOVES LIKE HANDS OF STONE By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 Former South African featherweight champion Edward Mpofu is being investigated by police for allegedly using plaster of paris on his taping so that they would harden during the fighte.
Despite his supposed "Hands of Stone", Mpofu lost on points to Thanduxolo Dyani during a tournament at East Lon Read Full Story >>> UNRANKED ALIVIO LOSES ONE-SIDED FIGHT TO WBA NO.1 By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 The Philippines Jun Alivio who is unranked even by the Pan Asian Boxing Association has lost a lopsided eleven round decision in a PABA super bantamweight title fight to WBA No. 1 ranked Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym of Thailand in Pathum Thani which is about 45 kilometers from Bangkok.
All three ju Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya vs. Hatton is a Natural, Says Schaefer By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 The first fight of 2009 is already in play for Oscar De La Hoya. The possible opponent on the other side of the ring will be junior welteweight Ricky Hatton. According to Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions, if De La Hoya beats WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao on December 6 and Ha Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO AND SEABISCUIT: IT'S NOT THE HEIGHT, IT'S THE HEART By Michael M. Malapitan, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

I have followed closely the career growth of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. During his early years in boxing, this featherweight from the south of the Philippines was not an instant celebrity. He had to earn his status now as b Read Full Story >>> THE HEAT IS ON: TALISAY FIGHT NIGHT PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 In what could be the biggest boxing event in Talisay, WBO ORIENTAL AND ASPAC TITLES are up for grabs on October 3, Friday at the Talisay Sports Complex at 7:00 p.m. Gate will be opened at 5:00p.m. for amateur bouts.
The fight card is being presented for the benefit of the Sta. Teresa de Avila Read Full Story >>> ROACH PLEASED WITH PACQUIAO?S CONDITION By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach is clearly pleased at this early stage of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao?s preparation for his ?Dream Match? against ?The Golden Boy? Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand on December 6.
S Read Full Story >>> PacMan can win against de la Hoya By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania: The editor-in-chief of the prestigious The Ring magazine is giving Filipino icon Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao a ?legitimate chance? against heavy favorite Oscar de la Hoya in their December 6 bout in Las Vegas.
?PacMan is understandably the underdog in terms of betting odds, Read Full Story >>> Rufus Rodriguez?s Pacquiao gambit By Bong O. Wenceslao, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 I WON't condemn Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez for lobbying to stop Manny Pacquiao?s Dec. 6 date with Oscar de la Hoya. He could be really concerned with Pacman?s physical well-being considering that the Golden Boy is much bigger and taller than the Pinoy ring icon. But then again Rufus is a p Read Full Story >>> LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DO THEY KNOW OR EVEN CARE? PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

I was one of the few fans who paid to watch the fight card last Saturday at the Home Depot Center. In fact, I elected to see the fight instead of the Chivas USA football game.
But even if I was a last minute ticket Read Full Story >>> Government could halt Manny Pacquiao fight against oversized opponent By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Ricky Hatton has become an icon with boxing fans in the UK, but could you imagine Gordon Brown, David Cameron, or Jackie Smith coming forward to express their fears over H Read Full Story >>> The Vice Presidential Sweepstakes By Thomas Hauser, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 Most people don?t know it, but Republican Party insiders say that Sarah Palin was the ?safe? choice as John McCain?s running mate. Some McCain strategists opposed her selection on grounds that America isn?t ready for a vice president who names her children "Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper and Trig." A Read Full Story >>> Pacman back to normal grind By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 Manny Pacquiao was back at the Wild Card Gym yesterday, a Monday in the US, and made the most of his time two days before the promotional road tour for his ?Dream Match? with Oscar dela Hoya begins.
Pacquiao, according to www.insidesports.ph, did six rounds of mitts with trainer Freddie Roach, an Read Full Story >>> Donaire wants title in another class By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 INTERNATIONAL Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight champion Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire could be fighting his last war as a flyweight on Nov. 1 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino against South African warrior Moruti Mthalane as he plans to follow Filipino boxi Read Full Story >>>
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