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Pound for pound, who's the best right now?
By Michael Katz, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 22 Aug 2007
Our world has been shaken. This is a good thing; we don't need a flat world. Turmoil is stimulating. Forgive me if I nonetheless attempt to restore order.
There is a welcome lull to all the recent action, giving us time to catch our collective breath. The only "major" fight this past weekend mat Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao trains in seclusion in Cebu
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 22 Aug 2007
Manny Pacquiao practically had the RWS Gym in Cebu City all to himself yesterday, staging a tough two-hour workout as he bids for a bigger paycheck for his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera.
The workout at the Rex “Wakee” Salud was held behind closed doors with only selective Read Full Story >>> Dear Pacman: Easy on the hoops
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 22 Aug 2007
CHICAGO - As an NBA-accredited writer, one with access to the stars and all the NBA arenas, I am often asked if I ever played basketball.
Oh yes, and did I ever.
Back when I was young, I dribbled and shot with my brothers at the basketball court in our house’s backyard. We’d play Read Full Story >>> Gabi arrested; Japan, Argentina eyes RP’s World Cup
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 22 Aug 2007
DIOSDADO “Prince” Gabi returned home a hero after his exploits in the Philippine’s victory over Mexico in the Boxing World Cup held last Aug. 12 in Sacramento, California.
However, instead of a red carpet welcome, he was arrested for breach of managerial contract filed by then Read Full Story >>> Gabi sinaklolohan ni 'Pacman'
ABS-CBN News, Wed, 22 Aug 2007
Inaresto ang boksingerong si Diosdado "Prince" Gabi matapos umanong lumabag sa kontrata ng dating manager na si North Cotabato Vice-Governor Emmanuel Pi?ol.
Hindi na nakapalag ang boksingerong si Gabi nang arestuhin ng mga pulis.
Diretso si Gabi sa korte para magbayad ng P5,000 piyansa.
Tao Read Full Story >>> PE?ALOSA REVEALS KEY TO UNLOCKING SUCCESS AGAIN
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
After failing three times to regain his WBC super flyweight throne, Gerry Pe?alosa opted to hang up his gloves in January 2003. But that was only temporary as a year later, the "Fearless" warrior from San Carlos City, Negr Read Full Story >>> ROACH GIVES PACQUIAO SATISFACTORY GRADE IN FIRST DAY OF SPARRING
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Although he admitted Manny Pacquiao still has a lot of things to work out, celebrated American trainer Freddie Roach gave his brightest pupil a satisfactory grade in his first sparring session yesterday against Mexican lightweight prospect David Rodela at the world-class Rex "Wakee" Salud Gym in Brg Read Full Story >>> 2 Top Mindanao Boxers to See Action in Pacquiao-Barrera Undercard
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Two outstanding boxers from the Southern Philippine Island of Mindanao will be seeing action in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera rematch set Oct. 5 in Las Vegas.
Young featherweight prospect Read Full Story >>> Early bet odds favor Pacquiao
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- At the rate the initial odds have been placed, one would think this is going to be a “gimme” fight for Filipino ring hero Manny Pacquiao.
For veteran bettors, however, Marco Antonio Barrera is a safe bet considering that the Oct. 6 rematch would be a showdown be Read Full Story >>> JAPAN, ARGENTINA WANT TO CHALLENGE RP FOR WORLD CUP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Golden Boy Promotions vice president and international matchmaker Eric Gomez says Japan and Argentina want to challenge the Philippines for the $500,000 World Cup and have contacted Golden Boy regardin Read Full Story >>> ROACH: FORTUNE IS A NON-ISSUE
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
 
CEBU CITY -- Topnotch American trainer Freddie Roach did not mince words in responding to a question on whether the absence of former conditioning coach Justin Fortune may ne Read Full Story >>> GOMEZ SAYS NEVER UNDERESTIMATE PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Eric Gomez, vice president and international matchmaker of Golden Boy Promotions cautioned people who were concerned about Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao.
Gomez pointed out “you can never underestimate Manny Pacquiao even though he is not training here in the US” in preparation f Read Full Story >>> Gerry Pe?alosa wants a nook in boxing history
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
TWO-DIVISION world champion Gerry Pe?alosa wants to etch his name into the annals of boxing as the first Asian to win three division crowns.
The 35-year-old Pe?alosa said money is immaterial and that all he is thin Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao solid pick in rematch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Unless Manny Pacquiao climbs the ring with one hand tied to his waist, the Filipino superstar will remain as the favorite in his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas.
The latest odds coming out of Sin City placed Pacquiao, considered as the most exciting fighter in the world tod Read Full Story >>> Gerry ‘now proud’ to show his face
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
AFTER four failed attempts to win the world title, Gerry Pe?alosa now has all the reasons to face the Cebuanos.
Winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight title gave the 35-year-old Pe?alosa the courage.
“Sa una mauwaw man gud ko’g balik diri sa Cebu kay di man ko w Read Full Story >>> Manny’s purse still under negotiation
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Manny Pacquiao is assured of a $2 million paycheck for his rematch against Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas on Oct. 6 but his lawyer Franklin (Jeng) Gacal is negotiating for a higher guarantee and a bigger share than the 57-43 slice he was offered for all fight revenues, including pay-per-view.
Read Full Story >>> Pi?ol after justice, not former ward’s money
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
JUSTICE, not money, is what North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pi?ol wants against his former ward Diosdado Gabi.
This was Pinol’s reaction after reports came out that a Davao City court issued a warrant of arrest for Gabi pertaining to a case filed by the Mindanao sportsman-politician against Read Full Story >>> World Cup hangover part two
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
AT ANOTHER press conference at the Cebu City Marriott Hotel, this time organized by the prolific Rex “Wakee” Salud for Gerry Pe?alosa and graced by Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach, the following were unearthed:
1.) Gerry credits his renewed hunger to become a world champion once mor Read Full Story >>> Boxers Who Have Worn Out Their Welcome: Barrera, Eastman, Holyfield, Jones, Ruiz, McCall, Vargas and More!
By Jimmy Bryght, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Aug 2007
Have you ever been sitting on your couch, easy chair or, if you're a bachelor, milk carton with a six-month old Sunday paper on it so you don't get honeycomb butt, and been watching a favorite TV show and witness the same commercial ten damn times during the viewing? Sure, the advertisement may have Read Full Story >>> GEJON'S FLIGHT TO JAPAN DELAYED; GEJON, TRAINER DECLARE READINESS TO FIGHT NIIDA
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Aug 2007
CEBU CITY -- Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon, who will again challenge WBA Minimumweight Champion Yutaka Niida of Japan on September 1, has been stuck in Cebu after the release of his Japan visa had been delayed. Gejon was Read Full Story >>>
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