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BANAL-CONCEPCION CONTRACT SIGNED; MELINDO TAKES ON MELO PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

It?s final. The deal has been sealed and delivered.
International matchmaker nonpareil Sampson Lewkowicz once more wrapped up his latest masterpiece?the Banal-Concepcion WBA superfly titlemaker?for delivery as a month-end Read Full Story >>>PENALOSA UNDECIDED ON FIGHT AGAINST NESTOR ROCHA By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa is undecided on whether or not to accept an offer of a tune-up fight against Nestor Rocha on the undercard of the battle between lightweight champion Joel Casamayor and former WBC super f Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Invites Rubillar to Train at Wild Card Gym By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 HOLLYWOOD, California -- Instead of heading home to Manila after a 12-round split decision conquest of Omar Nino Romero in Palacio delos Deportes, Mexico City on June 14, world championship mandatory challenger Juanito Rubillar will have to extend his stay in the United States, for a while.
This Read Full Story >>> David Diaz In High Spirits After Final Windy City Public Workout, Ready To Pulverize Manny Boxing Confidential, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 CHIICAGO, IL (JUNE 19, 2008) World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz held a public workout for media and fans today at JABB Boxing Gym with Manager/Trainer Jim Strickland and Co-Trainer Mike Garcia. Declaring himself "ready to go" Diaz was in great spirits with the huge media turnout an Read Full Story >>> ROACH RETURNS AND PACQUIAO LOOKS FANTASTIC By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach returned to the Wild Card gym after a brief bout with a heavy cold and watched his prized possession, Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, put on what a Roach assistant Rob Peters said was a ?fantastic Read Full Story >>> ROACH: WEIGHT IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR MANNY PACQUIAO By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 LOS ANGELES, California ? Unlike in his previous world championship fights, weight problem is not an issue or something to worry about with barely a week to go for Manny Pacquiao who will gun for immortality by challenging dangerous World Boxing council (WBC) lightweight titlist David Diaz (34-1, 17 Read Full Story >>> Amicable Talks Leading 'Nowhere To Run'--Campbell-Guzman--To Reality For Showtime! By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 ?Friendly discussions? are ongoing between the promoters of triple-belted lightweight champion Nate Campbell and two-time world champ Joan Guzman, informed sources tell Boxingconfidential.com.
It is believed that Campbell co?promoter Don King demanded three options on the undefeated Guzman and th Read Full Story >>> NINE DAYS AND COUNTING ? PACQUIAO IS READY TO GO By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Hollywood, CA:- Early this afternoon, I had an opportunity to witness Manny Pacquiao as he tapered down his sparring to 8 rounds with three different spar mates. From all indications, the Pacman is at his peak in training. The Read Full Story >>> Pacman Thinks Diaz Fight Could Be FOTY By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 David Diaz has at least one thing on his side going into his June 28 bout with Manny Pacquiao. Gimme a few paragraphs, and we?ll spotlight that area where the Chicagoan could hold an edge over the Philippines? most revered entertainer.
First, three areas where Diaz lags behind Manny, areas that Read Full Story >>> How Will King Pacquiao Fare In His Lightweight Debut? By Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 With the recent ?retirement? of Floyd Mayweather Junior, Manny Pacquiao has inherited the highly coveted ?Pound-for-Pound King? label, and rightly so.
After all, he has already gotten the best of three Mexican legends (Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez), which in itsel Read Full Story >>> Jinkee?s arrival lifts Pacquiao?s spirits By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 HOLLYWOOD?The king came to fetch his queen.
World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao did away with his usual relaxation time Wednesday night (Thursday in Manila) to fetch wife Jinkee at the Los Angeles Airport.
Accompanied by a television crew and members of his trusted Read Full Story >>> At 135 lbs, Pacquiao deadlier, says Roach By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 LOS ANGELES ? It appears that Manny Pacquiao has already dotted the Is and crossed the Ts in anticipation of a rough and tumble duel with David Diaz next week and the remaining seven days of training should be dedicated to the fine-tuning of the game plan for next week?s slambang slugfest at Mandala Read Full Story >>> Diaz camp uncovers Manny?s ?weakness? By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 LOS ANGELES - The David Diaz camp claimed Tuesday they?ve found kinks in Manny Pacquiao?s armor but would rather keep it to themselves heading into the June 28 showdown for the WBC lightweight crown in Las Vegas.
?I?ve been watching his last one (fight) with (Juan Manuel) Marquez, and the first o Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: I?m stronger than Diaz By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 HOLLYWOOD?He may no longer be as light as a super feather, but Manny Pacquiao believes he has become stronger as he climbs boxing?s weight ladder.
Though World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz is naturally bigger, Pacquiao insists he?s inherently stronger and will come out on top of Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao fervor heats up; Manny roils Malignaggi By Percy D. Della, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA?Tiger Woods has won the US Open in the most dramatic and mesmerizing way.
The Boston Celtics have embarrassed their archrivals, the Los Angeles Lakers en route to a 17th NBA championship.
Now that two topflight sports events are history, the Manny Pacquiao fervor in Fili Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WANTS TO CREATE HISTORY By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Filipino national treasure Manny Pacquiao wants to create boxing history by succeeding in his quest to win a fourth world title when he battles World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casi Read Full Story >>> BEBOT ELORDE ASKS PACQUIAO?S HELP FOR RUBILLAR?S TITLE SHOT By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
 Rubillar.
HOLLYWOOD, California ? His help is not only being sought by fellow Filipino boxers who aspire to become world champions like him, but well-known managers and promoters also solicit Manny Pacquiao?s influen Read Full Story >>> BANAL INTO INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR TITLE FIGHT By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Undefeated AJ ?Bazooka? Banal (17-0-1, 14 ko?S) who battles Panama?s Rafael ?El Torito? Concepcion (10-2-1, 6 ko?s) for the vacant World Boxing Association super flyweight title in Cebu City on July 26 is taking no chances and has stepped u Read Full Story >>> DAVID DIAZ MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Below is the transcript of the Tuesday, June 17th media conference call with World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz, Manager and Trainer Jim Strickland and Co-Trainer Mike Garcia along with Bob Arum, CEO of Top R Read Full Story >>> Pacman trains sans flu-stricken Roach By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 20 Jun 2008 LOS ANGELES ? Freddie Roach has gone down with the flu and has kept himself out of the Wild Card Gym, barely 10 days left before Manny Pacquiao squares off with David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
More than a week ago, it was Pacquiao who caught the virus, probably during a promotional t Read Full Story >>>
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