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Quijano: A Travesty of the lowest order
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 09 May 2007
IT was a travesty, pure and simple. De la Hoya may have lost the bout via split decision, but it will probably go down as one of the most brazen displays of scoring ineptitude in pro boxing.
And if you are one of those people who believe that crap about De la Hoya?s punches not connecting solidl Read Full Story >>>Geno?s Boxing Mailbag: Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather JR Edition
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 09 May 2007
The world awaits no more. The superbout has come and gone and everyone seems to have mixed emotions. It seems that many believe that Oscar De La Hoya did enough to win, and have questioned my statements regarding the end result of the fight. I thought that Floyd won hands down and that the judge sco Read Full Story >>> LARRY MERCHANT HAILS ?BOOM BOOM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
Renowned veteran HBO commentator Larry Merchant has hailed emerging ring sensation Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista as ?one of the best prospects he has seen? according to respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer.
Aldeguer told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that Bautista spoke to Merchant after his gru Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA, BANAL SET FOR GRAND RETURN!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
LAS VEGAS--Undefeated Filipino boxers Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday morning, and are expected to receive warm welcome from fans all over the country.
The duo will be accompanied in their trip by their chief handler Antonio L Read Full Story >>> INSIDE SPORTS: ABS-CBN's COVERAGE AND BAUTISTA'S HEART
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
While we all enjoyed the superb hype of Golden Boy Promotions and HBO for ?The World Awaits? mega-buck fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr we were honestly far more interested and awaiting the fights of emerging Filipino ring sensations Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista and AJ ?Bazooka? Ba Read Full Story >>> Boom Boom to headline World Cup
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
The way is clear for the ALA stable?s hard-hitting Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista to challenge WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon of Mexico in the main event of Golden Boy Promotions? second World Cup in Cebu or Manila in late August or early September.
Bautista, 20, stole the thunder Read Full Story >>> DE LA HOYA GETS SOME GOOD NEWS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
Shortly after losing a twelve round split decision to undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr, T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times reported that De La Hoya got some good news ? ?he is going to be a new father.?
Simers said De La Hoya?s beautiful wife, Puerto Rican superstar and salsa singer Millie Co Read Full Story >>> We?re still waiting
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 08 May 2007
AND SO with the rest of the world, we waited and waited and nothing much happened. Word was some people coughed up as much as ,000 for a ringside seat at the MGM Grand to watch what could have been a song-and-dance routine had Floyd Mayweather Jr. broken out into his rap-version of the DC 5?s "Catch Read Full Story >>> World aches for Pacquiao-Marquez
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 08 May 2007
UNFORTUNATELY, THE world still awaits. And according to sportswriter Chris Mannix of SI.com, there are still ?five high-profile fights (that is) sure to save the sweet science? and one of them features Filipino star Manny Pacquiao.
In a story that came out the day after the Cinco De Mayo spect Read Full Story >>> Learning from Tony Aldeguer
By Philip Ella Juico, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
It was hyped as "The World Awaits" and indeed the world did wait for Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather to lock horns Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) before a sold-out crowd of 16,700 at the MGM Grand Center in Las Vegas and a possible record pay-per-view and closed circuit audiences. A Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-De La Hoya: The Aftermath
By Michael Iurato, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
In a fight that was promoted to the absolute gills, a true fight fan would understand that the chances of living up to the hype of that nature is slim to none. Fights like Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello (1982), Marvin Hagler vs. John "The Beast" Mugabi (1986), and The Ward vs Gatti Trilogy only flo Read Full Story >>> No clear winner
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
At hindsight, the consensus among fight fans is the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.-Oscar de la Hoya bout should?ve been declared a draw because there just wasn?t a clear winner.
Judging a boxing match is such a subjective thing that the effort to establish standards has remained wishful thinking in the m Read Full Story >>> Loren junks Pacquiao, supports Custodio
GMA News Online, Tue, 08 May 2007
Zamboanga City - Genuine Opposition senatorial bet Loren Legarda on Monday threw her support for the rival of boxing hero Manny Pacquiao.
The beneficiary of the support was reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who is running for the congressional post of the first district of South Cotab Read Full Story >>> Boom Boom in gutsy win over Medina
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 07 May 2007
Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista survived a knockdown in the seventh round, a cut over his left eye from a headbutt, referee Robert Byrd?s misguided calls on blows below the belt and a durable foe from the Pampas to pound out a unanimous 12-round decision over Argentina?s previously unbeaten Sergio (Rocky) Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER?S FATHER SAYS DE LA HOYA WON
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 07 May 2007
The father of Floyd Mayweather Jr, Floyd Sr who watched the mega fight at special ringside at the MGM Grand Garden Arena courtesy of Oscar De La Hoya whom he had trained for six years, disagreed with the split decision which saw his son continue his unbeaten 37 fight winning streak with a split dec Read Full Story >>> Better Safe Than Sorry: Floyd Mayweather JR. Soundly Defeats Oscar De La Hoya
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 07 May 2007
Oscar De La Hoya, 38-5, 30 KO?s, fell short in his attempt to defeat the Pound for Pound king, Floyd Mayweather, JR., 38-0, 24 KO?s, via a controversial split decision. It was controversial in the sense that there was no way that De La Hoya won this fight, but one of the judges scored it 115-113 for Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya-Mayweather: Saviors of Boxing?
By Charles Jay, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 07 May 2007
If Saturday's fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather can't capture the imagination of the casual sports fan, nothing will. After all, the match pits the sport's biggest box office attraction against the consensus No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. That in itself is a rare occur Read Full Story >>> More guards ring Pacquiao as death rumors spread
ABS-CBN News, Mon, 07 May 2007
Boxing icon and congressional candidate Manny Pacquiao doubled his security escorts for the final leg of his campaign in the first district of South Cotabato shortly after receiving death threats.
Pacquiao's bodyguards increased to 10 from the regular five. The boxer's bodyguards are former milit Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao ambush text spreads; rumors belied
GMA News Online, Mon, 07 May 2007
With just a week to go before Election Day, text messages spread in South Cotabato and Davao provinces that boxing champ Manny Pacquiao had fallen victim to an ambush.
But while Pacquiao denied the rumors Saturday night, he said he will take no chances and ask authorities for additional security Read Full Story >>> TORRES LOSES FOURTH STRAIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 07 May 2007
Journeyman Vernie Torres, the former Philippine and USBA super flyweight champion has lost his fourth fight in a row, this time to undefeated Mike ?Machine Gun? Oliver at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The 27 year Oliver dominated the fight before an accidental head-butt open Read Full Story >>>
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