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Toss-up for Diaz, Marquez ? Arum
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
The odds are even between Juan Manuel Marquez and David Diaz.
According to Top Rank president Bob Arum, both the Marquez and Diaz camps have been ?very reasonable? in ongoing talks regarding Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent.
Arum told Viva Sports he?s just waiting for Pacquiao to arrive in the U Read Full Story >>>Diaz bout not exactly lightweight
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
IF David Diaz will be his opponent next March, Manny Pacquiao is expected to encounter big problems. Literally.
For one, it will be the first time Pacquiao will fight in the lightweight division, historically a bane of a division for even the best junior-lightweight champions to come out of the P Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO?S FIRST MANAGER IS DEAD
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao?s first manager, Leopoldo ?Polding? Correa has died of cancer at the age of 68.
He died several hours before Pacquiao boarded a Philippine Airlines flight for Los Angeles where he was to shoot a Nike commercial at Freddie Roach?s Wild Card Gym and meet with Top Read Full Story >>> The paternal tie that binds
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
NONITO Donaire Sr. knows what he wants. Underneath a mild-mannered and soft spoken exterior, lies a resolute individual who happens to be the father of a world champion.
At a recent dinner hosted by my fellow Sun Star Cebu columnist John Pages at the snuggly, family-owned Moon Caf?, Nonito espie Read Full Story >>> Gorres to face Aussie in IBF title eliminator
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
It?s definite ? well, almost. ALA stable owner Tony Aldeguer told The STAR yesterday the IBF superflyweight title eliminator between Z Gorres and Australian Vic Darchinyan is 99 percent confirmed for Feb. 2 in Cebu or Manila, depending on what site is determined by co-promoters ABS-CBN and Viva.
Read Full Story >>> Batawang to go for knockdown
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
WITH perfect conditioning and over a hundred rounds of sparring in a tough and grinding training regimen, Filipino world title hopeful Bert Batawang will fly to Guadalajara, Mexico by way of Los Angeles, California on Dec. 3.
?I will try to knock him out, or I?ll go down trying. But I am really Read Full Story >>> New SGG Sports off to big fight ideas
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Nov 2007
THE SGG Sports Promotions will open a wider door for aspiring Filipino fighters who will seek big money and fame in prizefighting.
Sammy Gello-ani, who is now on his own after resigning from the ALA Group of Companies last Nov. 10, becomes the newest player who will try to bring more glory to th Read Full Story >>> MANNY BOARDS FLIGHT FOR LA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
MANILA -- Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao has boarded a Philippine Airlines flight for Los Angeles finally, for a scheduled meeting with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and the shooting of a Nike commercial at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym on Saturday. The Gym will be closed for the shoot.
Pacquia Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Makes Weight, Faces Dangerous Trejo
By Winchell Campos, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
CABAZON, CA?Minus the usual kibitzers, opportunists and hangers-on that usually hound his popular brother Manny every time he fights in the US, Bobby Pacquiao spent a quiet and almost insignificant Thanksgiving dinner at the Moro Read Full Story >>> ROACH BELIEVES BOBBY SHOULD WIN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach says he believes Bobby "The Sniper" Pacquiao should win his ten round battle with US-based Mexican Fernando "The Thief" Trejo at the Morongo Casino & Spa in Cabazon, California today.
In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, R Read Full Story >>> MAASIN BOXING TEAM PREVAILS IN MAASIN MAYOR?S CUP
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE ? The boxing card was threatened by rains and power interruptions caused by the coming typhoon ?Mina.? But this did not hamper the spirits of the local boxing fans in trooping to the Maasin City Gy Read Full Story >>> LUMACAD LOSES IN ABC TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
Flyweight Fernando Lumacad has suffered his first loss in a battle for the vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council title at a shopping mall in Bangkok.
Lumacad dropped a twelve round decision to Wandee Singwancha who won the Interim WBC light flyweight title with a win over current world No. 3 and OPBF Read Full Story >>> BOBBY HAS TO PROVE HE IS MORE THAN JUST MANNY?S BROTHER
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
He may be famous just for being the younger brother of the current WBC international super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao. But Alberto "Bobby" Pacquiao is highly regarded for his stamina and endurance in his fights.
Th Read Full Story >>> Vargas-Mayorga Weigh-In Results and Photos
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
LOS ANGELES -- Today, right smack in the middle of Thanksgiving Day (one of America?s biggest holidays), the official weight for tomorrow?s championship fight card was held at the posh Staple Center.
Both Fernando Read Full Story >>> ARUM SAYS MARQUEZ VERY REASONABLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer have been ?very reasonable? during their negotiations for a possible rematch with Filipino ring Read Full Story >>> Diaz drooling over possible Pacquiao fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
DAVID DIAZ is not embarrassed to admit that he sees lots of dollar sign when told about a Manny Pacquiao fight.
"I am not a greedy person," Diaz, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion told the Bulletin yesterday morning from his Chicago home. "But I have a family and I Read Full Story >>> NIETES TO DEFEND WBO CROWN JAN. 26 AGAINST GUTIERREZ
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes is set to defend his title against WBO no.3 Sammy Gutierrez of Mexico on January 26 in Bacolod City.
This was bared yesterday by Nietes' chief benefa Read Full Story >>> WBO ORDERS PENALOSA TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST VORAPIN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
The WBO has ordered bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa to defend his title against mandatory challenger Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand.
In a letter to Golden Boy Promotions vice president and award-winning internation Read Full Story >>> Eala promises ?show of shows?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
Noli Eala said yesterday the Araneta Coliseum blockbuster card headlined by Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista on Dec. 2 will be an unforgettable extravaganza ? a show of shows ? that he promises to set a standard for boxing promotions in the country.
?It?s all systems go,? said Eala. ?I guarantee the figh Read Full Story >>> Gobble This: I'm Carving Up Turkey, Manny Pacquiao Coach Freddie Roach!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 23 Nov 2007
I hope you got the last part there?plays all regions. Meaning that The White Gorilla is in effect worldwide. Talk about being large and in charge.
But I come before you today, boxing and animal lovers, not as the pasty simian you?ve come to know and despise but as that rara avis, the rare bird wh Read Full Story >>>
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