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NBI TAKES BOXER INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Filipino minimum weight boxer Michael Rodriguez has been taken into protective custody by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents investigating the death of former WBC Youth flyweight champion Lito Sisnorio and the illegal activities of a syndicate exploiting poor Filipino boxers.
Game Read Full Story >>>ARUM SAYS HE’LL CAMPAIGN FOR PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Top Rank Promotions Bob Arum says he will campaign for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao who is going up against incumbent South Cotabato congresswoman Darlene Antonino Custodio in the May elections.
The congresswoman who is seeking her final term is regarded as an intelligent, charming individu Read Full Story >>> SOLID AS HE IS, SOLIS IS NO MATCH FOR MANNY PACQUIAO
By Tom Dickey, braggingrightscorner.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Junior lightweight sensation Manny Pacquiao has been on a roll of late; in fact, this statement is probably a huge understatement. Pacquiao has been walking through everyone put in front of him, and has only been fighting solid fighters like Erik Morales and Oscar Larios of late. He has been steadil Read Full Story >>> BOXER REVEALS ILLEGAL PRACTICE BY THAIS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
A Filipino boxer who sneaked out of the country to engage in mismatches in Thailand without the proper clearance from the Games and Amusements Board says the Thais engage in the illegal practice of putting white cement on the hand wrappings of Thai fighters.
Known as "Plaster of Paris" which is Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO FIGHTING WAY INTO POLITICS
By George Willis, New York Post, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
April 13, 2007 -- Talk about an unusual campaign rally. Manny Pacquiao will be looking to influence two types of voters tomorrow night in San Antonio when he defends his WBC International super featherweight title against unbeaten Jorge Solis of Mexico at the Alamodome.
Pacquiao not only will be Read Full Story >>> BOXER NAMES NAMES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
A boxer who was with Lito Sisnorio in Bangkok and identified himself as Boy Marco to hide his identity but is believed to be Michael Rodriguez has named former boxer Rey Paciones as the one who recruited six boxers to fight in Thailand without the necessary authorization by the Games and Amusements Read Full Story >>> The ballot boxer
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao scurries through a three-hour workout at a Hollywood gym. He's tattooing a speed bag, then shuffling through a shadow-boxing session, and finally knocking out more than 100 sit-ups while wearing a Beatles T-shirt.
"Makes sense," one ringside observer notes. "In the Philippines, he' Read Full Story >>> PhilBoxing Forum Featured Topic: Meeting AJ 'BAZOOKA' BANAL Up Close
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Posted by GoodSuccess: Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:34 pm
Last year, I was really deep into boxing, local boxing at that. I couldn’t believe that I would be on this enthusiastically. I found myself watching local boxing cards held in Mandaue Coliseum. On one occasion I was obliged to watch a boxi Read Full Story >>> CompuBox Analysis: Pacquiao vs. Solis
By Bob Canobbio, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao, (43-3-2, 33 KOs) a 7-1 favorite as he returns to the scene of his 11/15/03 destruction of Marco A. Barrera, against unknown Jorge Solis (32-0-2, 23 KOs). A crowd of 20,000 is expected, second only to Julio Cesar Cha Read Full Story >>> Geneva Cruz to sing the Philippine National Anthem at Pacquiao-Solis fight
Philippine Entertainment Portal, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Si Geneva Cruz ang napili ng Solar Films big boss na si Wilson Tieng para kumanta ng Philippine National Anthem sa laban nina Manny Pacquiao at Jorge Solis sa Alamodome sa San, Antonio, Texas, sa April 15 (April 14 Read Full Story >>> Many believe Filipino superstar Pacquiao can be boxing's next go-to guy
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Even in the worst of times, when bad decisions, bad behavior or bum-of-the-month heavyweights dominated the headlines, boxing has always had a constellation of stars that saved it from oblivion.
Often, it's been one fighter, a singular superstar, who seemingly has carried the sport all by himsel Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao juggling WBC title fight, political campaign
By Chuck Johnson, USA Today, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao has thrown his hat into the ring as a political candidate, but he vows to be focused Saturday at San Antonio's Alamodome when he steps into the ring against unbeaten Jorge Solis.
The scheduled 12-roun Read Full Story >>> Five most exciting fighters
San Antonio Express, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Pound-for-pound lists have become a boxing staple. But sometimes the fighters regarded as the best in the sport aren't always the ones generating the most excitement.
Staff writer John Whisler provides his list of the sport's Top 5 exciting fighters and why they made the cut.
Note: The top two Read Full Story >>> Breaking News: Arum Willing To Sit Down, Settle Pacman Case Now!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
SAN ANTONIO--It's hard to predict whether the former Swiss banker, Richard Schaefer, will laugh, cry or pick up the phone when he hears this one. Schaefer has, after all, more or less said that Arum, 75, is bordering on the senile and that he needs "to hand the reins" of Top Rank over to his stepsto Read Full Story >>> EX-CHAMP BRIAN VILORIA IN “CAREER” DEFINING FIGHT!
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
TRYING TO DO IT "RIGHT" THIS TIME!
San Antonio, TX- Brian Viloria gets another chance to recapture the WBC light flyweight title this Saturday against Edgar Sosa of Mexico. At the Raddison in San Antonio, Manny Pacquiao has been the star of the hotel. Accompanied by up to 20 people at times, Pa Read Full Story >>> ROACH TELLS GIONGCO TO 'STOP MAKING STORIES'; TALKS ABOUT OSCAR AND MANNY
By Anthony 'Duljoman' Andales, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Little Rock, AR -- "I am obliged to train Oscar and Manny. They're both very professional and very hardworking boxers."
Those are the exact words from Freddie Roach. He will remain as Oscar's trainer after May 5. And Oscar is very intrigued about the Philippines because Freddie told him all the g Read Full Story >>> RAPID FIRE: Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By FightFan.com Staff, FightFan.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
In yet another installment of ?Rapid Fire?, FightFan.com catches up with Pound-for-Pound King Floyd Mayweather Jr. WATCH as we put Pretty Boy under the gun with five random questions and be sure to stay tuned for more editions of ?Rapid Fire?, only on FightFan.com!!
Read Full Story >>> Inside the De La Hoya camp!
By Luis Torres, FightFan.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Oscar De la Hoya recently opened the doors of his training camp to members of the international media. FightFan.com was live on location to capture this exclusive video of Oscar in training. Included are excerpts from the ensuing media scrum that took place. Don?t miss this exclusive peek inside the Read Full Story >>> HBO gets real for De La Hoya-Mayweather
Los Angeles Times, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
The popularity of reality shows hasn't been lost on HBO.
The pay television network will begin airing a four-episode reality series Sunday at 10:30 p.m. to help promote the May 5 Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather fight, which, not so coincidentally, HBO will show on pay-per-view.
ADVERTISEMENT Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya Vs Mayweather:?The World Awaits?
By Jerry Glick, SecondsOut.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Shane Mosley, Richard Schaefer, and Mark Taffet were on the line to field questions on a media conference call about the up coming mega-fight labeled; ?The World Awaits.? The fight, scheduled for May 5 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, is between WBC Junior-middleweight Champion Oscar De Read Full Story >>>
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