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JAPAN HOLDS KEY TO FLYWEIGHT'S RISE
By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Aug 2007
THE flyweight class has been the bailiwick of great Asian fighters the last two decades but alas, it has yet to make its mark as a division that can produce marquee match-ups amongst its resident warriors.
Past and Read Full Story >>>Sportswriter: No Comment on Pacquiao’s P30-M Libel Case
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Aug 2007
Veteran sportswriter Nick Giongco has refused to issue any statement regarding the reported P30-million libel case filed against him by boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
“I haven’t received the final complaint,” the 37-year-old Giongco who writes for the Manila Bulletin and Tempo said Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao files P30-m libel suit vs 4 journalists
By Aquiles Z. Zonio, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 02 Aug 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Boxing superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has filed a P30-million libel suit against four journalists of the Manila Bulletin.
Named respondents in the case were Manila Bulletin's sports writer Nick Giongco, publisher Hermogenes P. Pobre, editor-in-chief Cris J. Icban Jr., an Read Full Story >>> Boxing Beat: National pride at stake at Arco
By Jim Jenkins, SacBee.com, Thu, 02 Aug 2007
Team competition is not something pro boxing fans are used to, but it will be a main ingredient in an Aug. 11 card at Arco Arena where fighters from Mexico and the Philippines will square off for the second World Cup trophy.
The best-of-seven format will include two individual World Boxing Organi Read Full Story >>> Eric’s first step against the lighweight Diazes
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 02 Aug 2007
IT WAS a scene straight out of a Rocky Balboa movie. The bell rings heralding the start of the 10th round, and David Diaz is way behind on the scorecards of all three judges.
His eyes are almost swollen shut, a result of the constant pounding mercilessly administered to him by his opponent, Jose Read Full Story >>> TWO FILIPINO BOXERS LOSE IN THAILAND
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Aug 2007
Despite the Games & Amusements Board announced decision to allow Filipino boxers to fight in Thailand only on a case-to-case basis and to ensure that there are no mismatches two more Filipino fighters have been beaten in Bangkok.
Carlo Besares was knocked out in the second round of a scheduled s Read Full Story >>> SOLIS OUT TO AVENGE BROD'S DEFEAT ON MAYOL
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
IBF junior flyweight champion Ulises Solis will have revenge in his mind when he defends his title against Filipino Rodel Mayol on August 4 at the AllState Arena in Chicago.
Solis versus Mayol will be on the undercard of Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA IMPRESSIVE IN MITT-WORK WITH ROACH
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Filipino boxing phenom Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista continues to put in the much-needed work, and yesterday hit the mitts with renowned trainer Freddie Roach holding it for him.
"Boom Boom looked impressive hitting the mitts yes Read Full Story >>> I'LL BE NUMBER ONE - BARRERA
Sportinglife.com (UK), Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Marco Antonio Barrera believes beating Manny Pacquiao will make him the pound-for-pound king of boxing.
The pair face off for a second time at super-featherweight at Las Vegas's Manda Read Full Story >>> Retirement was never an option for Erik Morales
By Paul Upham, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
After two back to back stoppage losses to Manny Pacquiao in 2006, many people suspected that Erik Morales, a future Hall of Famer, would retire. But the three-division world champion went away, recovered from his battering and spent time with his family. His boxing future was never discussed because Read Full Story >>> The Three Amigos
SkySports.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Ring legend, and one of the best Mexican fighters ever, Erik Morales, will fight for his fourth world title belt in four weight divisions this weekend when he takes on WBC lightweight champion Dav Read Full Story >>> MARQUEZ-VASQUEZ MEANS THRILLS ‘N CHILLS AGAIN
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
SHOWTIME COMES WITH SUPER MAIN EVENT
San Francisco, CA- This Saturday, WBC jr. featherweight (122 lbs.) champion Rafael Marquez makes his first defense against the man he took the belt from Israel Vasquez. The first fight took place last March and it met the high expectations boxing fans had. It Read Full Story >>> PHILIPPINES VENTS ITS IRE ON INDIA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Playing a squad that the San Miguel Corporation sponsored Philippine National Team should have met in the preliminary round if there was any sense in the FIBA groupings, the nationals vented their ire on a hapless Indian squad to win 104-69 in the consolation round battle for ninth spot at theFIBA A Read Full Story >>> 'BOOM BOOM,' PENALOSA IN ANOTHER HEATED SPARRING
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
As they continue to train for their respective assignments at the 'World Cup' of boxing on August 11, Filipinos Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Gerry Penalosa continue to spar 'like mortal enemies' at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles.
A source said the two fighters were at each other's neck when the Read Full Story >>> Could the Prince Beat the King of the Super Featherweights: Naseem Hamed Vs Manny Pacquiao
By Richard Hulse, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
What if, indeed. Manny Pacquiao, 44-3-2, 35 KO’s, is, at present, one of the major stars of the sport, and at twenty-eight, appears to be at the height of his powers. The world's premier Super Featherweight has a Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE ECSTATIC OVER MEETNG WITH PRESIDENT ARROYO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire was ecstatic over his meeting with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at Malacanang on Tuesday afternoon saying it was “an overwhelming feeling. It was indescribable. The moment I walked up the stairs and she was up there and when I looked it was Read Full Story >>> Team Philippines: the Third Wave
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Giambattista Vico, a renowned historian of the 17th century, probably knew nothing of professional prizefighting. But his theory of various civilizations and cultures going through similar cycl Read Full Story >>> 'We’ll wear these belts for a long time’
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
THE Philippines’ dual world boxing champions finally had their most memorable faceoff with the nation’s most influential leader.
World minimumweight champion Florante Condes and Read Full Story >>> AUG.1: 106th BIRTHDAY OF ASIA’S FIRST WORLD BOXING CHAMP
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
HOW WOULD HE FARE VS TODAY’S FLYWEIGHTS?
ILOILO CITY – Had he lived today, would Francisco Guilledo, popularly known as “Pancho Villa”, stand a china man’s chance against the best flyweights in Read Full Story >>> Pacman won’t leave pals behind, resets trip
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Freddie Roach will have to wait a few more days before he sees Manny Pacquiao reporting for duty.
Pacquiao, who is scheduled to face Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, will not make it to Los Angeles on the first day of August as his American trainer had hoped all along.
Pacquiao wi Read Full Story >>>
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