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INSIDE SPORTS: TRIBUTE TO AN EXEMPLARY CHAMPION
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Dec 2007
When Nonito Donaire was training to fight cocky, undefeated Vic Darchinyan for the IBF and IBO flyweight titles nobody really gave him much of a chance of winning let alone surviving the vaunted punching power of Darchinyan.
The fact that he had broken the jaw of Nonito?s elder brother Glenn Don Read Full Story >>>Steve Forbes: Reality Renegade
By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Dec 2007
While most reality stars are eating worms or fighting for the love of a washed up rapper, Steve Forbes hits a heavy bag and runs many miles a day getting in shape for the moment that it's time to go. For Forbes, real life is en Read Full Story >>> The 2007 K9's - Part I
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Dec 2007
Another year has come and gone. And for boxing, 2007 was a good one. It turns out that the game?s ultimate demise was greatly exaggerated, and it looks ahead to what could be a very eventful and promising 2008. But before we turn the calendar, we look back and highlight the best and worst of the pas Read Full Story >>> Fights that should happen in 2008
By Cesar Pancorvo, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Dec 2007
2007 was a great year for boxing. That phrase has been mentioned ad nauseam but it is the simple truth, because this was an excellent year and it created new fans for the sport, it put boxing back on the map, and we had many great fights between the best of the best ?and also two of the biggest figh Read Full Story >>> Marquez starts training for Pacman rematch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 25 Dec 2007
Manny Pacquiao is enjoying Christmas with his family and trainer Freddie Roach in Boracay while Juan Manuel Marquez is pounding the roads of Mexico for their March 15 rematch in Las Vegas.
?This is such a crucial fight for me, my family, the Mexican people and all my fans everywhere,? Marquez, th Read Full Story >>> Marquez vows to make Pacquiao pay in rematch
By Reuters, canada.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - While boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao was enjoying his 29th birthday celebrations in the Philippines last week, his next opponent, Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez, began a grueling, three-month training regimen.
World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Read Full Story >>> George?s Boxing Report ? The New Year Special
By George Diaz Smith, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
Movers and Shakers
The year?s end is approaching and a welcomed 2008 is just beginning to settle in. Oscar De La Hoya; the boxing Maverick purchased ?The Ring? this year; without interferences or say-so in their publication; is like placing a brand name on perfume bottles; and just sitting back Read Full Story >>> Final 2007 Pound for Pound List
By Matt Yanofsky, EastSideBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
1. Floyd Mayweather {Welterweight}
Floyd Mayweather?s impressive tenth round knockout of previously undefeated Ricky Hatton makes him the clear cut number one fighter in the world. Following his knockout of Hatton, Mayweather said that he is going to take ?at least? two years off and shook off qu Read Full Story >>> Brian?s Boxing Mailbag, Dec. 24, 2007
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
I would like to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa. I?m not really sure what Kwanzaa is but to make sure that everyone is included I added that holiday to the list. So even though I don?t know what it is, Happy Kwanzaa everyone. Why not? I just want everyone Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE BAGS 'KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR' AWARD
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire is elated over the two awards from Ring Magazine which is regarded as the ?Bible? of boxing.
Donaire?s sensational fifth round knockout over cocky, Read Full Story >>> Ring of broken dreams
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
TEN Pinoys figured in world title fights this year. Six fell short. While the four champions bring pride to a nation, the six, and the others who lost their ?bouts,? remind us of the flip side of professional boxing.
For a Nonito Donaire, there is a Rodel ?Magnum Force? Mayol, the once promising Read Full Story >>> Roach refreshes for war of wits
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
Renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach said the other day he flew from Los Angeles to the Philippines not only to celebrate Manny Pacquiao?s 29th birthday but also to recharge his batteries for the big face-off with Ignacio (El Maestro) Beristain who?ll be in Juan Manuel Marquez? corner for the remat Read Full Story >>> Sportsman of the year?
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
Once again, we?re going through all our files and trying to recall all the outstanding achievements in sports in the year 2007, to make sure we can name a truly deserving sportsman of the year. For this writer, having a world championship or Olympic title or recognition at that level is the first cr Read Full Story >>> VILORIA BACK IN THE RING JAN 4
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
Former WBC light flyweight champion Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria returns to the ring when he battles Jose Garcia Bernal in Los Angeles on January 4.
Garcia isn?t expected to pose a threat to the former world champi Read Full Story >>> FILIPINO WORLD CHAMPIONS: 2O FROM VISAYAS, 12 FROM LUZON, 4 FROM MINDANAO, 2 FROM HAWAII
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
There are 38 recognized Filipino boxers who have held world titles since the time of Pancho Villa up to the four current champions Nonito Donaire, Florante Condes, Gerry Pe?alosa, and Donnie Nietes. Of the 38 Pinoy world champions, Read Full Story >>> FIGHTER-OF-YEAR RACE WIDE OPEN
By George Willis, New York Post, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
IN recent years, selecting box ing's Fighter of the Year has been more anti- climatic than highly anticipated. Normally one fighter stands out (i.e.: Ricky Hatton in 2005, Manny Pacquiao in 2006). Not this year. The media outlets and organizations that monitor boxing have several deserving candidate Read Full Story >>> Ask The Coach: Russ Anber's Mailbag
FightFan.com, Mon, 24 Dec 2007
In this latest edition of his regular feature on FightFan.com, TSN?s ?The Coach? Russ Anber weighs in as the FightFans email their questions to one of Canada?s top trainers. Only on FightFan.com!
FF: Russ thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions from the fans here. The first question Read Full Story >>> Five Champions Who Will Lose Their Crowns During 2008
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 23 Dec 2007
The 2007 calendar is now behind us, or at least the significant fistic action has passed. As I look into my crystal ball and summon the orisha spirits of eleggua to give me enlightenment, I have selected five boxers who hold championship crowns and will lose them during the upcoming year
#5 ? Ivan Read Full Story >>> SHAW DIDN?T KNOW ABOUT GLENN DONAIRE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Dec 2007
Promoter Gary Shaw claims he knew nothing about a scheduled December 20 bout between Glenn Donaire, the elder brother of IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire and Mexican Tirso Gutierrez Morales at the Hard Rock Caf? in Las Vegas which was apparently called off.
In an em Read Full Story >>> PORRAS LOSES IN PABA TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Dec 2007
The Philippines Arnel Porras has lost a unanimous twelve round decision in a battle for the vacant Pan Asian Boxing Association light welterweight title against Thailand?s Sirimongkol Singwancha in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Porras got the title shot even though he was not listed in the top 15 fighte Read Full Story >>>
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