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Solon wants boxing banned for causing injuries, deaths
By Norman Bordadora, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA, Philippines -- An independent lawmaker has filed a bill banning boxing tournaments and exhibitions in the country "in line with the policy of the State to promote sports for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry."
Nueva Ecija Representative Eduardo Nonato Joson, whose other bil Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao meets Arroyo, husband in Palace
By Maila Ager, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao met with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her husband, Jose Miguel, in Malaca?ang Palace Monday afternoon.
Pacquiao, who arrived in Manila early Monday from Las Vegas, was welcomed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita.
He was accompan Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao would rather face Diaz before Marquez
GMA News Online, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
David Diaz before Juan Manuel Marquez. That's the order that Manny Pacquiao would prefer to tackle his next two possible opponents ? if he had his own way.
But he'd fight either one next, depending on who Top Rank Promotions would set up for him on June 28, again at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Ca Read Full Story >>> Borromean knot: Manny Pacquiao and the Jr. Lightweight title
By Cesar Pancorvo, BoxeoMundial, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
Sometimes, a disputed decision can be enough and the controversial winner can enter the history books as the new Champion ?this is clearly the case of Manny Pacquiao, after winning a close decision against Juan Man Read Full Story >>> 'The Great Debate': A Look At Boxings Pound For Pound Candidates (Mayweather, Pacquiao, Hopkins, Cotto, Etc)
By Vivek Wallace, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
For years, many around the sport have debated the mythical Pound for Pound topic. Sadly, in an era of boxing where money is the 'squeaky wheel' that commands the 'oil' of attention, unfortunately this entitlement has become somewhat diminished because those that typically deserve this billet haven't Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: My job is to train hard, not to choose my foes
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
CHICAGO ? Egged to comment if he still wants a third match with conquered world champion Juan Manuel Marquez, World Boxing Council (WBC) superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao meekly said: ?My job is to train hard and not to choose my opponents.?
Pacquiao, 29, said he will leave the matter of Read Full Story >>> FROM THIS CORNER: KATSIDIS WILL GET ANOTHER CALL SLIP
By Sev Sarmenta, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
There?s a certain type of fighter that Las Vegas is looking for, likes and will keep in its stable of stars for a long time.
Boxing skills will definitely get you a chance to display your wares in the entertainment ca Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao attends thanksgiving Mass at Quiapo Church
GMA News Online, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA, Philippines - Hours after returning from the United States, boxing sensation Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao on Monday morning visited the historic Quiapo Church in Manila to hear Mass amid a throng of supporters welcoming him.
Radio reports said that Pacquiao arrived at the historic site on bo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao gets hero's welcome, eyes WBC boxing champion Diaz
By Agence France Press, Google News, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA (AFP) ? New World Boxing Council super-featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao returned home Monday to a hero's welcome and said he was not ruling out a second rematch with Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez.
Philippine cabinet officials joined Pacquiao's wife and three young children in welcoming Read Full Story >>> Cops guard Quiapo church for Pacquiao visit
GMA News Online, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA, Phillippines - Police in Manila secured the Quiapo Church early Monday morning in time for World Boxing Council super featherweight champ Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao's visit there.
Radio dzBB reported that the Manila Police District (MPD) deployed personnel to the area to protect Pacquiao, Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao back in RP; hero's welcome prepared
GMA News Online, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA, Philippines - Eight days after he snatched the World Boxing Council super featherweight title from Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, boxing champ Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao returned home to a hero's welcome on Monday.
Pacquiao arrived aboard Philippine Airlines flight 103 before 7 a.m. and rece Read Full Story >>> New WBC champ Pacquiao is back
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
MANILA, Philippines?Newly crowned World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao is back in the country, radio and television reports said.
Pacquiao was warmly welcomed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his arrival at exactly 6:20 a.m. Monday on board Philippine Air Read Full Story >>> DIAZ: I WILL BE FIGHTING A SLOWER PACQUIAO
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
CHICAGO ? Ready and excited to win.
This was how World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion David Diaz described his reported upcoming duel with WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao on June 28 in Las Vegas.
Read Full Story >>> Hero's welcome awaits Pacquiao today
By Arman Carandang, The Daily Tribune, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
Manny Pacquiao ? yes, this conquering hero the Filipinos love to talk about in exchange for ugly politics ? returns to his beloved country today, bringing honor and profit after snatching the coveted World Boxing Council super-featherweight title at the hands of a no-nonsense Juan Manuel Marquez of Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao arrives; motorcade tomorrow
By Katherine Adraneda, The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
Malaca?ang rolls out the red carpet for Manny Pacquiao who arrives in Manila this morning more than a week after he won the World Boxing Council (WBC) super-featherweight crown with a close victory over Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.
But the day?s schedule for the 29-year-old champion Read Full Story >>> Pay-per-view in Marquez title bout hits record $20M
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
From early indications, it looks like the US pay-per-view sales for Manny Pacquiao?s win over Juan Manuel Marquez will exceed 400,000 hits ? the most ever in a fight involving the Filipino icon, establishing his stature as a major player in the multi-million dollar boxing market.
Pacquaio?s advis Read Full Story >>> EVEN THE THIRD ONE IS A CHARM: CASAMAYOR-KATSIDIS CAPS MARCH MEGA-FIGHTS
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
Cabazon, CA -- The month of March 2008 has been a good one for the Golden Boy Promotions, at least from the stand point of success in boxing promotions.
On March 2nd, they held the Israel Vasquez-Rafael Marquez tril Read Full Story >>> Manny graces Elorde rites
The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will grace the Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde Memorial Awards tomorrow at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel where President Arroyo will induct him into the Elorde Hall of Fame.
Pacquiao becomes the first Pinoy boxer to earn the distinction, having been named boxer of Read Full Story >>> Donaire bout in Dubai faces ?economic? bumps
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
Promoters of Nonito Donaire?s title defense against Hussein Hussein in Dubai are facing ?economic problems? but remain very hopeful that the fight would push through on April 18 at the Dubai Aviation Arena.
Noli Eala of Third Force Promotions yesterday said if the problems aren?t solved by March Read Full Story >>> Nietes' title defense in Dubai in jeopardy
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 24 Mar 2008
AFTER two postponements, Third Force Promotion?s boxing extravaganza in Dubai faces a major snag.
First it was scheduled on April 4 and was moved to April 18 but now the Dubai boxing extravaganza promoted by former PBA commissioner Noli Eala of Third Force Promotions will most likely not push th Read Full Story >>>
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