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Little big man
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 02 May 2007
LAS VEGAS ? Freddie Roach looks as intimidating as a Golden Retriever puppy. A librarian who took a look at him would have no fear of kicking sand in his face at the beach.
This timid-looking, quivering mite of a man, though, holds the key to the outcome of the biggest fight in years.
Roach Read Full Story >>>The Manny Pacquiao Hit List: Five Options for the Filipino Superstar
By David Gottlieb, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 02 May 2007
Boxing fans simply cannot get enough of Manny Pacquiao. The Philippine sensation Pacquaio, 44-3-2, 35 KO?s, is currently one of the most sought after boxing commodities on the market, and his stock continues to rise.
In 2003 Pa Read Full Story >>> 'The World Awaits,' but will they return?
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 02 May 2007
It's finally upon us. After months of the hype, press tours, conference calls and mini-series, we are now just days away from THE event, as undefeated welterweight king Floyd Mayweather Jr., the sport's pound-for-pound best, moves up in weight to take on Oscar De La Hoya, the sport's dollar-for-doll Read Full Story >>> Arum eyes Guzman, Barrera for Pacman
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 02 May 2007
TOP RANK chairman Bob Arum is looking at the possibility of Manny Pacquiao fighting either Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic or Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico.
"I will be meeting with Guzman?s people this week and with Barrera?s on May 19," Arum said in an interview from his Las Vegas o Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: Custodios bid P100M to have me killed
GMA News Online, Wed, 02 May 2007
Boxing champ turned General Santos City congressional candidate Manny Pacquiao is fuming mad. He claimed he got an intelligence report from the police that the camp of his rival incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio wants to have him killed.
GMA News 24 Oras said on Tuesday that Pacquiao face Read Full Story >>> 'Boom Boom', Banal Checks into MGM Grand!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
Undefeated Filipinos Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal have arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, primed and ready to rumble on Saturday (Sunday in the Philippines).
After arriving from Puerto Rico, the two fighters, along with trainer Edito Villamor, initially stayed at the Las Ve Read Full Story >>> AUSTRALIA'S PROMOTER OF THE YEAR JUNKS NODA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
Australia?s ?Promoter of the Year? Peter Maniatis says he is ?cutting off all ties? with Filipino light welterweight Jury Noda after the boxer and his trainer Charlie Sanchez ignored the pleas of Maniatis not to go ahead with a fight against undefeated Thai Saddam Kietyoungyuth in Wat Klang, Path Read Full Story >>> Wilbur?s Boxing Notes: De la Hoya - Mayweather
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
The fight of the decade, and probably the last true super fight that will take place for many years, is just days away. Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather are set for a historic encounter that is primed to break pay per view records. I was trying to contemplate on why this is such a big fight. Th Read Full Story >>> ?OPEN UP YOUR WALLET AND LET US IN?
By Michael Swann, 15rounds.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
Howard Cosell once said that if he had a son who wanted to be a fighter he would want him to be trained by Angelo Dundee. Based on the dedicated, selfless job that he has done for WBC light heavyweight titlist Chad Dawson, Mike Criscio may fit that same description as a manager.
Criscio took ove Read Full Story >>> May Day
By Ramona Shelburne, L.A. Daily News, Tue, 01 May 2007
Saturday is easy to predict, although not in the way your handicapper or oddsmaker might find interesting.
It's going to be huge. Vegas will be packed for the finale of the Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather reality show. Louisville will be grand as newspaper columnists and television shows spend Read Full Story >>> Hernandez Speaks on De La Hoya-Mayweather
BoxingScene.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
COMPUBOX INTERVIEW WITH FORMER TWO-TIME 130-LB CHAMP GERNARO HERNANDEZ ? A COMMON OPPONENT OF BOTH DE LA HOYA & MAYWEATHER
Only two men can boast of experiencing first hand the skills that Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather possess. One is Arturo Gatti, who suffered blowout losses to both (KO Read Full Story >>> Mayweather turns fist into helping hand
By David Mayo, mlive.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
At Nate Jones' lowest point -- deprived of his boxing career, his Olympic bronze medal long since buried with his late twin sister, down to his final $15 -- Floyd Mayweather reached out and saved him, on their friendship.
That's how Jones says he knows when Mayweather is most sincere, most earne Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr; The World is Waiting For What?
By Gabriel Montoya, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
At first glance, picking the winner of the upcoming super fight ?The World Awaits? between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya seems like a no-brainer. Top dog vs. top draw. An undefeated phenom vs. a four-time defeated fighter as famous for his movie star looks as his future hall of fame lef Read Full Story >>> Ibragimov shows support for De La Hoya in his bout against Mayweather
By Izyaslav 'Slava' Koza, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
WBO #1 contender Sultan Ibragimov, currently training for his June 2 title attempt in Atlantic city against WBO champ Shannon Briggs, weighed-in with his thoughts on the mega May 5th showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather. Co-promoted by De La Hoya and company, Sultan gave his brief Read Full Story >>> Ted the Bull?s Concise Prediction on Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Ted Sares, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
Oscar De la Hoya has fought better opposition, is bigger and maybe stronger. He is an orthodox fighter who looks to land fight-ending left hooks following stiff jabs, but the edge goes to Floyd Mayweather Jr. who is the complete package blessed with superior speed, stamina, sharp punching, a solid c Read Full Story >>> The importance of De La Hoya vs. Mayweather
By Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
Ordinarily, there is a lot of chatter amongst boxing fans in the lead-up to a big fight. For the upcoming bout between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, this certainly holds true. The only difference with this bout is the chatter has extended beyond that of the boxing faithful?indeed, everyone Read Full Story >>> Athletes, Celebs Predict De La Hoya-Mayweather
BoxingScene.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
Everyone is talking and weighing in on the outcome of the Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather "The World Awaits" mega-bout Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas live on HBO Pay-Per-View. From "The Donald" to Miami Heat's "D Wade," find out what the celebrities, professional athletes and fellow Read Full Story >>> Verano Handlers Call for Rematch with Escaner After a Controversial Draw
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 01 May 2007
MANILA, PHILIPPINES---A REMATCH looms between reigning Philippine super bantamweight champion Alex Escaner and challenger Jake Verano after their 12-round title showdown ended in a controversial majority draw Sunday in the Fiesta Fistiana at the Rajah Sulaiman Park in Malate, Manila here.
The agg Read Full Story >>> Mystery Man Michael Koncz Speaks: My Only Boss, Concern Is Manny Pacquaio!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 01 May 2007
Michael: As I previously informed you I am not one to seek attention or be in the spotlight of the media. Hence, even though you graciously asked me for an interview in Texas to set some facts straight, I respectfully declined cause it is not about me. It’s about the fighters I work with and Read Full Story >>> "Fistiana" ends in controversial draw
By Julius Manicad, The Daily Tribune, Tue, 01 May 2007
Sloppy in the earlier rounds, Alex Escaner regained his killer’s instinct just in time to survive a very game Jake Verano, retaining his Philippine super bantamweight crown via a controversial majority draw late Sunday night in the Fiesta Fistiana “Rumble at the Bay” boxing.
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