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The Pacman is in Town for Honors and R&R By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 04 Jun 2007

LOS ANGELES -- Manny”Pacman” Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing icon who recently completed his venture in Philippine politics is in town.
The Pacman will be at ringside on Saturday, June 9th at the famed Read Full Story >>>JAPAN UPDATE: WBC#6 WETHYA KEEPS OPBF 122LB BELT, UNBEATEN OHBA DEFEATS PAREDES By Joe Koizumi, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 04 Jun 2007 WBC#6 WETHYA KEEPS OPBF 122LB BELT
KOBE, JAPAN -- WBC#6/WBA#14 Wethya Sakmuangklaeng (86-4, 52 KOs), 122, kept his OPBF super-bantam belt as he came off the canvas in the fifth and dominated the second half to pound out a unanimous decision (115-113 twice and 116-112) over OPBF#2 Japanese Kyohei Read Full Story >>> Barrera, Soto, Guzman want piece of Pacquiao By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 04 Jun 2007 Top Rank chairman Bob Arum yesterday said that Mexicans Marco Antonio Barrera and Humberto Soto, Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic and Edwin Valero of Venezuela are all aching to get it on with Manny Pacquiao and a decision on the Filipino southpaw’s next fight will be known later this wee Read Full Story >>> Who’s next? By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 04 Jun 2007 IT AIN’T over yet. The guessing game continues as to Manny Pacquiao’s next match.
Without any fight contract sealed and signed, Pacquiao’s opponent is still on the balance for the Oct. 6 schedule.
After Top Rank’s Bob Arum’s announcement that Pacquiao and his tr Read Full Story >>> ROACH SAYS PACQUIAO MAY FIGHT VALERO By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 03 Jun 2007

Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach says Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao may fight undefeated Venezuelan Edwin Valero who has a record of 22 knockouts in 22 wins “possibly in Macau” in October.
Ro Read Full Story >>> MANNY BELIEVES BOBBY WLL BEAT SOTO By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 03 Jun 2007 In a dinner with the original Team Pacquiao members headed by Rod Nazario at the Highlands Steak House in the Mall of Asia the other night prior to his departure for the US, Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao expressed confidence that younger brother Bobby would beat Humberto Soto in their June 9 cla Read Full Story >>> PHIL-ling Up By Rico Navarro, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 03 Jun 2007

Are you happy with the current state of Philippine boxing? Are we happy that Manny Pacquiao is recognized as the people's world champion? Are we also happy that Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is on the verge of winning a world Read Full Story >>> Bobby Pacquiao being groomed for Morales fight By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 03 Jun 2007 IF BOBBY Pacquiao scores an upset against Humberto Soto in New York on June 9 and Erik Morales succeeds in winning the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight crown on August 4 in Chicago, they’re going to find themselves on top of the ring before the close of 2007.
This was revealed Frid Read Full Story >>> Roach wants Pacquiao to face Guzman before Marquez rematch Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 03 Jun 2007 IT’S now crystal clear, Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach want Dominican Republic’s Joan Guzman as the next opponent for the Philippines’ national pride.
However, the deal is not yet sealed as they are still waiting for the go signal from Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) Read Full Story >>> How Darlene side-stepped then kayoed Pacman By William Esposo, The Philippine Star, Sun, 03 Jun 2007 One of the edifying stories of our last elections was about the triumph of a wee lassie from the south over an internationally celebrated prize-fighter and sports icon.
Darlene Antonino-Custodio versus Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao for Congress Representative was a match that drew curious interest, la Read Full Story >>> Woe Awaits Pacquiao's Foe By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Jun 2007

The world’s best fighter is enroute to New York city to receive from America’s boxing writers, a distinction no other Filipino ringster has ever achieved -— Fighter of the Year honors.
Manny Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> NOT THE NIGHT FOR A TITLE By Sev Sarmenta, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Jun 2007 It’s always disappointing when a championship fight ends up with nobody winning the crown.
This was the case last Friday June 1 at the Angono Municipal Gym when the vacant Philippine flyweight title remained vacant.
Contenders Danilo Lerio and Louie Bantigue clashed heads in the third Read Full Story >>> RP FLYWEIGHT TITLE REMAINS VACANT AS LERIO DRAWS WITH BANTIGUE By Tam Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Jun 2007 RP No.1 Flyweight contender Danilo Lerio and No.2 contender Louie Batigue accidentally clashed heads in the 3rd round of their fight for the Vacant Philippine Flyweight Championship held at the Angono Municipal Gym in Angono, Rizal, inflicting cuts in Lerio’s right forehead and in BantigueR Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA, BANAL FAN DAY TODAY PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Jun 2007

CEBU CITY -- It’s Fans’ Day for Cebuano boxing today, June 2, at the ALA Boxing Gym, Banilad Town Center.
At 6:00 PM, Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Banal will hold an autog Read Full Story >>> Roach: Soto a more dangerous opponent than Marquez By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Sat, 02 Jun 2007 Freddie Roach believes super-featherweight contender Humberto Soto poses a stiffer challenge for Manny Pacquiao than current world champion Juan Manuel Marquez.
This was Roach’s reaction in yesterday’s press conference to promote Soto’s upcoming bout versus Bobby Pacquiao on Ju Read Full Story >>> Today, He’s Telling The Truth By Bernard Fernandez, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Jun 2007

Bob Arum has gotten religion again.
We’re talking that old-time promoter’s religion. At 75, the founder and chairman of Top Rank has gone back to his roots and, well, he’s lovin’ it.
“Thank God I kne Read Full Story >>> Roach at a loss on Pacman’s next foe By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 02 Jun 2007 FREDDIE ROACH is at a loss as to who will be next in line for Manny Pacquiao. So does Mike Koncz, the Canadian adviser of the Filipino southpaw.
"We still don’t have a fight right now," Roach told the Bulletin yesterday from the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California.
Roach Read Full Story >>> Roach Thinks Bobby Pacquiao Has Solid Chance Against Soto By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 02 Jun 2007 Renowned trainer Freddie Roach believes that his ward Bobby Pacquiao has what it takes to upset the talented Humberto Soto of Mexico when they clash in a 10-round duel on June 9 at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York. Roach, in an interview with the media, informed that the younger Pacquia Read Full Story >>> State of the Game: The Truest Promoters By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Jun 2007 Without the benefit of television money, and most of the time without the support of a casino, there are still shows being presented on a regular basis across the country. To make a profit - or just break even - those who put on these cards are dependent on hustling tickets and selling their own spo Read Full Story >>> Arum: I Am Waiting For Schaefer's Call To Make Manny Pacquiao vs. Joan Guzman By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 01 Jun 2007

Memo to: Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer
From: Top Rank CEO Robert Arum
Re: Manny Pacquaio vs. Joan Guzman, October 6, Vancouver
Message: Please call 702 732 2717
That’s right, fight fans. Bob Read Full Story >>>
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