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Olympic boxing unkind to Pinoys?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 20 Aug 2008
Since Onyok Velasco and Elias Recaido made it to the quarterfinals of the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, no Filipino fighter has advanced as far as the round-of-8 in the Summer Games.
Beijing was no exception as lightflyweight boxer Harry Ta?amor was unceremoniously struck out of contention in the pre Read Full Story >>>DL Hoya keen on an ?unforgettable? fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 20 Aug 2008
Reports from the US reveal that while the proposed Dec. 6 showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao is not a heartbeat away from being signed, indications point towards a possible compromise agreement.
Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) Chief Executive Officer Richard Schaefer told the L Read Full Story >>> Oscar ? Pacman: How much better can you eat?
By Jason Pribila, SecondsOut.com, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
The month of August has been a slow time for the sport of boxing. There haven?t been any major fight cards, and other than ESPN2 and Telefutura, the TV dial has been boxing free. Die-hards have been able to follow Olympic Boxing on CNBC. However, a confusing scoring system that rewards fighters for Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Deal Stall
By Joseph Pimentel, Asian Journal, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao?s advisor Michael Koncz and trainer Freddie Roach met on Thursday night seeking ways to convince the Filipino World Boxing Council Lightweight champion to take the offer from Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer to fight Oscar De La Hoya.
"Me and Michael met last night," s Read Full Story >>> Pacman, Oscar 10% solution!
By Dennis Principe, FightNews.com, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
MUCH has been said about the proposed Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao intriguing showdown that people who used to salivate at the thought of seeing this fight happen are now having their eyes dried out reading redundant lines between both camps.
One-liners such as "I will fight anytime, anywh Read Full Story >>> 'Pacquiao could earn P1B if he fights de la Hoya'
GMA News Online, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
MANILA, Philippines ? What?s not to like about P990 million?
Manny Pacquiao apparently stands to make that much if he decides to soften up on his previous demand.
If he accepts Oscar de la Hoya?s offer, Pacquiao could earn a staggering $22 million or roughly P990 million, trainer and confidan Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach
By Scoop Malinowski, Boxing Insider, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Status: One of the top trainers in boxing today. Operates the world-renowned Wild Card Boxing Gym at Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood, CA. Has trained James Toney, Mike Tyson, Virgil Hill, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, Manny Pacquiao, Michael Moorer, Johnny Tapia, among others. As a junior feath Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya wants to know final opponent soon
By Dan Arritt, Los Angeles Times, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Oscar De La Hoya said today he wants to finalize within a week his opponent for his last fight.
"I want to have it done by next week, absolutely," De La Hoya said at his annual charity golf tournament at Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank.
Whether that opponent is Manny Pacquiao is still unclear.
Read Full Story >>> EDDY CASTRO: ON BRAWLING DISTANCE TO THE WORLD CROWN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
World-rated warrior Eddy ?Torito II? Castro delivers great promise on account alone of the boxing-rich atmosphere he breath. Boxing is the most popular sport in Nicaragua after baseball. Among people who loved the sports so much, the hungry to win a world crown would remain painful until fulfilled Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya-Pacquiao megafight could be announced soon
By Arash Markazi, Sports Illustrated, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
BURBANK, Calif. -- Intent on making his last fight a "worldwide event," Oscar De La Hoya said that negotiations for a possible megafight with Manny Pacquiao, the best pound-for-pound figh Read Full Story >>> THE ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF FILIPINO BOXERS ? A COMMENTARY
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Los Angeles, CA:- As a dentist, part of the priceless experiences of being involved with Filipino boxers training in the US are the unexpected opportunities to help them when they are in dire need of dental services.
That is exactly what happened last Saturday.
Winchell Campos, Pacquiao?s LA Read Full Story >>> The six best southpaws in boxing
By Dan Horgan, Boxing Herald, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
1. Joe Calzaghe:
Calzaghe is the classic quick hitting southpaw. He throws punches in bunches and slaps his way to victories.
It?s hard to argue against Manny Pacquiao for this spot ? or the spot as the sport?s best fighter, pound for pound ? but Calzaghe?s long, undefeated reign is an Read Full Story >>> Dyesebel, Asero, Lastikman for RP in the Olympics
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
BEIJING?The way the RP Olympic contingent was peddled to an excited public, the elusive first gold medal could be only one lucky text message away.
Or, as RP chef de mission Monico Puentevella had bragged, the Philippines needed only one good draw to progress toward the dream gold.
Sorry, but Read Full Story >>> ?I Am a Lot Smarter Than Floyd Mayweather? An Interview with Famed Trainer Freddie Roach
By Mario Ortega, Jr., 15rounds.com, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
On Thursday night at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California, Freddie Roach leads his only female fighter, Ana Julaton, into an eight-round bout against Dominga Olivo for the vacant WBC International Super Bantamweight title.
Roach, one of the most recognizable faces in the sport Read Full Story >>> Fernando Montiel To Face Z Gorres
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Murmurs of Fernando Montiel facing either Masebulele Makapula or Zolile Mbityi during August proved to be incorrect. The reigning WBO super flyweight champion is headed off to Macao, China on December 13 to battle Z Gorres in a rematch of their February, 2007 bout which ended with Montiel winning by Read Full Story >>> When Harry met Manyo
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
I?VE been beset by queries from some boxing fans as to why those body punches landed by Harry Ta?amor did not count. Well, actually they are supposed to, guys. Punches to the body are scoring opportunities.
But the problem with body punches is that the visual impact is sometimes minimal and is l Read Full Story >>> This is the Amateurs, But It Sure Isn't Boxing
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 19 Aug 2008
It wasn't long ago that I mentioned in one of my 'Final Flurries' that I wasn't going to be watching much - if any - of the Olympic boxing that was taking place in Beijing, China. Well, I decided that since I am a boxing writer (of course, some would dispute that) that I would watch as much of the c Read Full Story >>> ?Fighting Words? ? No Thanks: Cash Course in Negotiating
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 18 Aug 2008
Upward mobility has brought fighters out of poverty and beyond adversity, taking them to a world where fame is measured by fortune, where seven-digit paydays are the ideal, each additional zero demonstrating how far they have come f Read Full Story >>> A Conversation with Ana Julaton
By Brad Cooney, Boxing Herald, Mon, 18 Aug 2008
Filipino-American Ana Julaton is gearing up for her big August 21st world title fight against Dominga Olivo. Julaton is currently undefeated at 4-0-1 (1 KO), and is trained by legend Freddie Roach. Julaton took a few minutes to sit down with BoxingHerald.com to talk about what is no doubt the bigges Read Full Story >>> TOO FAST FOR THE ?HURRICANE? OR IS THE ?HURRICANE? TOO FAST?
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 18 Aug 2008
Los Angeles, CA.:- Ana ?The Hurricane? Julaton, the female pride of Philippine boxing is on a fast track.
Julaton returns to the ring at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, a nice cozy town up in central Cali Read Full Story >>>
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