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Champ flies first class, another in economy
By Tarra Quismundo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- They both took hits, parried blows and endured injuries to triumph for the Philippine flag inside a boxing ring thousands of kilometers from home.
But on their trip back to celebrate the double victory, what separated two Filipino boxing champions were several rows of seats Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao tops Black and White Movement’s poll ‘blacklist’
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The Black and White Movement on Tuesday launched a campaign against more than 70 congressional candidates, including boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and the two sons of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Group convener Vicente Romano said the campaign is aimed at ensuring th Read Full Story >>> Oscar Suarez Checks In From Puerto Rican Paradise
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Puerto Rico seems to be the location of choice for recent boxing training camps. The wonderful food, beaches, and weather are great selling points. I am just not sure how top notch athletes like Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, Paul Williams, and Acelino Freitas, all who train in Puerto Rico, stay aw Read Full Story >>> Mayweathers in harmony for fight
ITV Boxing, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Roger Mayweather insists lingering family affairs will not detract from preparations ahead of Floyd Mayweather's super-fight against Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas on May 5.
Floyd Mayweather Sr - Floyd's father and Roger's brother - has become a frequent presence in camp since splitting from his Read Full Story >>> Mosley Predicts a De La Hoya Knockout
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Shane Mosley, while training with champion Ivan Calderon in Puerto Rico, told media outlet sportsya that he predicts an Oscar De La Hoya knockout on May 5.
It appears that Mosley is not looking for De La Hoya to decision Floyd Mayweather Jr when the two fighters collide in Las Vegas. Based on hi Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr feels he's the one Selling the Oscar De La Hoya Fight
By Doghouse Boxing, DogHouseBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
In a recent media release sent to DoghouseBoxing to help promote the Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr set for May 5th, Floyd Mayweather Jr was upbeat and focused on his task at hand. Mayweather feels it is him that is selling the fight over De La Hoya and discussed the pressure involved in th Read Full Story >>> Jeff Mayweather?s take on ?The World Awaits?
By Quenton Marselles, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
When De La Hoya fought Trinidad, it was tagged as the ?Fight of the Millennium.? Now he?s going up against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the world is lost for words. There?s so much controversy and highlights surrounding the fight, this fight will be talked about for centuries to come. I caught up with J Read Full Story >>> Column: Mayweathers Make for Must-See TV
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, Las Vegas Sun, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
There's whackings, and then there's just plain wacky. Watch "The Sopranos" on Sunday nights, and you're sure to see one. Stay tuned to HBO a half hour later and you'll get the other.
Some 1.4 million U.S. households did just that the other night, and for many it was their first glimpse into the Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO GETS ROUSING WELCOME
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Millions of Filipinos didn’t pay too much attention to celebrated trainer Freddie Roach’s 5 out of 10 rating for Manny Pacquiao’s eighth round KO of hitherto undefeated but unknown Mexican Jorge Soli Read Full Story >>> Return of the King
Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA - Manny Pacquiao returned home yesterday to a victory parade through Manila, vowing to keep on boxing even as he battles for a congressional seat in May elections.
“I will continue boxing, because first of all, it brings pride to our country,” he told reporters after arriving Read Full Story >>> SULTAN DEFENDS WBF TITLE ON JUNE 15
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
The Philippines Dondon Sultan is set to defend his WBF welterweight title against Frenchman Hamza Issa in Calais, France on June 15.
Well known boxing promoter and manager Sammy Gello-ani informed Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today after he was informed that Australia’s “Promoter of t Read Full Story >>> ANOTHER LOOMING MISMATCH
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
There’s another looming mismatch which the Games and Amusements Board boxing division doesn’t know anything about despite the fact that it has been publicized on the popular boxing site Philboxing.com as well as boxrec.com.
The fight, this time scheduled at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo Read Full Story >>> JAPAN UPDATE: MITANI, KAYO, SASAKI VICTORIOUS
By Joe Koizumi, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MITANI DISPATCHES TERABATAKE
April 15, 2007
TAKASAGO, JAPAN
WBC#11 Japanese bantam champ (20-1, 10 KOs), 118, impressively retained his national belt as he displayed a beautiful three-punch combination to floor mandatory challenger Shota Terabatake (15-4, 5 KOs), 117.5, and drop him again Read Full Story >>> Metro turns into ‘Manny-la,’ Arroyo calls him shining light
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Imagine what a knockout can do.
Showing that he could have the best of both worlds, the people’s champ returned home to a triumphal welcome Tuesday and proudly claimed some of those who had criticized him for entering politics were now on his side.
“Nagbalikt Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao gets P96-M for Solis fight
The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao’s purse for the Jorge Solis fight was $ 2 million (about P96 million) but the boxer said during a TV interview yesterday that 35 percent of the prize (about $ 700,000 or P33 million) will be deducted by American tax authorities.
Pacquiao’s purse had remained a mystery Read Full Story >>> Soto ready to take on two Pacquiaos
By Dante Navarro, The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Humberto Soto, the WBC (World Boxing Council) No. 2 super featherweight contender, vows to do what his fellow Mexican fighters had failed to achieve the last few years – beat Manny Pacquiao.
But what could separate him from the likes of Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel M Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao braces for next ‘fight’
The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Still basking in his latest victory in the boxing ring, Manny Pacquiao is all set for the next fight of his life – local politics.
Pacquiao said his victory over Mexican challenger Jorge Solis allowed him to focus on his congressional bid in his hometown of General Santos City against Rep. Read Full Story >>> Manny pumped up for next ‘bout’
By Sam Mediavilla, The Manila Times, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Fresh from his victory in the boxing ring against a Mexican fighter, Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday that he was looking forward to his next bout, this time in the political arena.
Pacquiao arrived back in the country and was met by Manila Mayor Lito Atienza at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Read Full Story >>> This was 2006: The best, and the not-so-good
By Robert Morales, CBS SportsLine.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Now that everything important has taken place, thought it would be a good time to dole out some awards -- good and bad -- for 2006. Some of my awards are typical, some are unique. They're all juicy:
Hypocrite of the Year: Diego Corrales
This was probably the easiest pick to make. When J Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s political campaign
By Bong O. Wenceslao, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
I DON'T know if it was planned, but I agree that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao bringing to the world his campaign for a congressional seat in the Philippines was initially amusing. When I gave it more thought, however, I realized the act was not flattering at all to us Filipinos. And I doubt i Read Full Story >>>
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