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World champ
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao wrested the WBC (World Boxing Council) superfeatherweight crown from Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez via split decision over 12 brutal rounds, earning himself a place in boxing history as the first Asian to win titles in three divisions at the Mandalay Bay Reso Read Full Story >>>10 Points of Interest: Marquez-Pacquiao II and undercard
Bad Left Hook, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
1. Pacquiao's move to 135 is imminent, dangerous, and pretty brave
Given that Manny was so highly praised for being in sensational shape at the weigh-in, coming in at 129 pounds with his upper body looking really big, it was moderately surprising that he fired 16 pounds up for fight night -- the Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao and the Diaspora
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
TANZANIA -- There are more than two hundred Filipinos working here in Tanzania, with thousands more scattered throughout Africa and millions dispersed around the globe. Countless have grabbed the proverbial sharp Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO SCORES RAZOR-THIN WIN VS. MARQUEZ
Pacman offered $6-million rematch, Arum says thanks but no thanks
By Dennis Principe, SportsNews.ph, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
FILIPINO boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao crowned himself as world champion for a third time but not after surviving an intense contest against fierce Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday evening at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The battle reached the full 12 rounds w Read Full Story >>> Pacman gets 7 on scale of 10
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Freddie Roach will be the first one to tell you when he?s not satisfied with the performance of his boxer.
?Well, it didn?t come out the way we wanted to. It was not a perfect night,? said Roach after his prized ward, Manny Pacquiao, escaped with a very slim split decision over Juan M Read Full Story >>> ?Politics won?t benefit from Pacquiao?s win?
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? While Manny Pacquiao was being given accolades inside the ring after grabbing the WBC 130-lb crown on a hairline decision win over Juan Manuel Marquez, I took the opportunity to leave my assigned seat as accredited reporter (credentials number SEC 002 Row E#06) to hobnob with several VIP Read Full Story >>> Manny clinched it in the 10th!
FightNews.com, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
After winning round ten on all three judges' cards, Manny Pacquiao essentially already had the fight won, barring a knockdown. Pacman took a three point lead (96-93) on the cards of Tom Miller and Duane Ford into Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao wins epic Marquez clash
BBC Sport, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
Manny Pacquiao emerged triumphant in a thrilling and bloody WBC super featherweight title clash with Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.
Though Marquez landed more punches at a higher percentage, Filipino Pacqui Read Full Story >>> Internet gives fans option to view Pacquiao fight
Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
WHO says watching a live, commercial-free Pacquiao fight needs to be expensive? Who says to watch a Pacquiao fight, you need to shell out a huge amount for pricey buffets and cinema tickets?
For Ann Cielo Colina, all she needed was an internet connection and the right software to enjoy a distrac Read Full Story >>> Unbeaten Mexican KOs Gabi in second
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? After having great trouble making weight, Diosdado Gabi found himself in deeper trouble up on the ring Saturday.
The 28-year-old Filipino just couldn?t handle the punch of Mexico?s Abner Mares and was knocked out with 49 seconds left in the second round.
Gabi, said to be five pound Read Full Story >>> GBP matchmaker: Pacquiao deserved win
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Golden Boy matchmaker Samson Lewkowicz said yesterday Manny Pacquiao deserved the decision over Juan Manuel Marquez but if ever there is a third fight, it should be within a year because the Mexican, at 34, isn?t getting younger.
?Golden Boy is my family and Marquez is with Golden Boy Read Full Story >>> Manny: I never thought of quitting
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao admitted it was the hardest bout he ever fought but despite several testy moments, he never thought of quitting under fire from Juan Manuel Marquez in their WBC superfeatherweight title match at the Mandalay Events Center here Saturday night.
Pacquiao withstood a furiou Read Full Story >>> Pinoys unite behind Pacman
The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
Divided by politics and deluged with stories of unbridled corruption in government, the Filipino people finally found a reason to unite even if only for a day as they stayed glued to their television sets to witness Manny Pacquiao demolish Mexican slugger Juan Manuel Marquez in their World Boxing Co Read Full Story >>> A Pacquiao prognosis
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
Manny Pacquiao must be thanking his lucky stars for the left hook that brought down Juan Manuel Marquez in the third round in yesterday?s WBC world superfeatherweight title bout. That was probably the margin of victory in a fight that shouldn?t have surprised experts for its difficulty.
Now, Pacq Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao in much-needed rest after cut to the eye
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS -- His right eye was beginning to swell, there's throbbing pain in his head and his stomach was aching.
Manny Pacquiao appeared vulnerable when he entered his crowded suite at Mandalay Bay's The Hotel on Saturday.
He'd just gotten into and barely survived a 12-round war with tough Ju Read Full Story >>> Diaz begs for crack at Pacman
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? David Diaz is begging for a fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Just moments after the fighter from Chicago pulled off a 10-round decision over Mexico?s Ramon Montano, he pressed himself as the fighter whom Pacquiao should face next.
Not Juan Manuel Marquez who wants a third fight with Pacq Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO CONTINUES LEGEND AS MEXICAN ASSASSIN
By Scott Shaffer, BoxingTalk.com, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
Manny Pacquiao W12 Juan Manuel Marquez... In Las Vegas, Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao battered each other over twelve thrilling and competitive rounds, but thanks to the only knockdown of the fight, it was Pacquiao who emerged with the world super featherweight championship in this see-saw Read Full Story >>> ALA: Marquez won
Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
THOUGH he rooted for the Pinoy boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, Cebu boxing patron Antonio L. Aldeguer said Juan Manuel Marquez deserved to win in their rematch.
In his assessment, Aldeguer had Marquez winning and retaining his WBC super featherweight title.
?In my scorecard, Marquez was leading Read Full Story >>> Pound for Pound List (As Of 3/16/08)
By Matt Yanofsky, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
1. Floyd Mayweather {Welterweight}
Mayweather?s impressive tenth round knockout of previously undefeated Ricky Hatton On December 8th makes him the clear cut number one fighter in the world. Unfortunately, Mayweather will be fighting Oscar De La Hoya in a rematch on September 20th (which real boxin Read Full Story >>> Iron Mike creates buzz at ringside
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion of the world, was in the building.
As the main undercard for the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez bout was being fought on the ring, Tyson came in, accompanied by a sleek female companion.
His entrance created some buzz among the crowd, Read Full Story >>>
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