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John Whisler: Boxing had its 2006 highlights
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
Rocky Balboa came back. Evander Holyfield wouldn't leave. Zab Judah shouldn't have been given a choice.
In a year marked by comings and goings, entrances and exits, boxing finished 2006 in much the same manner as it started — as a splintered sport in search of a soul and a new superstar to r Read Full Story >>>The Sweet Science P4P Rankings for Asia
By Scott Mallon, The Sweet Science, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
There are claims that boxing is dying. Hogwash. The heavyweight division isn’t the only division in boxing and 2007 promises to be a banner year in boxing; especially for boxers hailing from Asia.
While Asia isn’t Vegas or Atlantic City, it is a region packed of diamonds in the rough; u Read Full Story >>> FRANCISCO, FLORES WIN WBO TITLES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
Undefeated Drian Francisco capped his impressive streak this year with a seventh round TKO victory over game Thai 16 year old Phichitchok Singmannasak to win the vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title while world-rated Rexon Flores scored a lopsided unanimous decision over tough Thai contender Wis Read Full Story >>> Jhonny no va a Manila; Ponce duda
Demasiado riesgo: sus managers
Esto en Linea, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
Ciudad de México.- Aunque se habla de que Jhonny González podría reaparecer como campeón gallo de la OMB, en defensa contra el experimentado y recio filipino Gerry Peñalosa, en marzo en Filipinas, es improbable que así suceda, según declaración del joven empre Read Full Story >>> The Most Exciting Prospects to Watch in ’07
By Doug Fischer, MaxBoxing.com, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
Fifty-five (count ‘em, 55) prospects! I’ve got the names of 55 freakin’ prospects for you to review and commit to memory in this two-part feature of mine. (Tell me I’m not sick in the head; go on, I dare you!)
These aren’t just your run-of-the-mill undefeated young b Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao calls for unity in 2007
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said the other day his new year’s resolutions are to do everything possible in his power to unite the Filipino people, to eliminate the heated issues that divide the nation and to create opportunities for the less fortunate to gain more in life.
On a personal not Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao given until Monday to accept offer
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
A DAY after offering Manny Pacquiao a tempting 50-50 purse split, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has given the Filipino boxing superstar only until Monday to either accept or reject a proposed fight with world super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera.
“Pay-per-view dea Read Full Story >>> GBP refuses to talk with Arum
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
IF Bob Arum thinks he can get a good deal with Golden Boy Promotions for the Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera rematch, he needs to think twice.
Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer recently announced they are not willing to talk or negotiate with Arum and his Top Rank Inc. for the possibility of a Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy issues Pacman ultimatum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
MANNY PACQUIAO has until New Year’s Day to either “accept or decline” an offer made by Golden Boy Promotions to face Marco Antonio Barrera in a rematch set for March 17, 2007 in Las Vegas, GBP Chief Executive Officer Richard Schaefer revealed yesterday.
Schaefer issued the state Read Full Story >>> Sayson: Fr. Batitz wonders about Pacman, MJ
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
CHICAGO - Fr. Jun “Batitz” Gutierrez of the Talamban Parish wrote me a nice e-mail yesterday. This time, though, my good friend wasn’t dispensing spiritual advice. He sought answers about a few things on the maudlin world of sports.
“I have a couple of questions for you,&# Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s superstitious side
By Beth Celis, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 31 Dec 2006
IT’S hard to imagine that someone as highly physical as Manny Pacquiao could be very spiritual too.
It was therefore a big revelation when this aspect of Pacman’s nature became evident in a 15-minute chat during an exclusive dinner hosted by Solar Sports brothers William and Wilson Ti Read Full Story >>> Finkel blasts Arum!
By Dennis Principe, FightNews.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
Top fight manager Shelly Finkel has denied the claim of Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum that his managerial deal with Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao ended last August.
In an email to Fightnews, Finkel also lambasted Ca Read Full Story >>> Pacman opens National Shooting Competition
ABS-CBN News, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
Manny Pacquiao, World Boxing Council international superfeatherweight champion, on Saturday launched the first “Manny Pacquiao Cup” Level 2 National Shooting Competition in General Santos City.
Pac Read Full Story >>> It's not such a Golden week
By Robert Morales, L.A. Daily News, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
When "Sugar" Shane Mosley lost back-to-back junior middleweight title fights to Winky Wright in 2004, it appeared to many experts his days as a world champion might be over. For a few days this week, it looked like Mosley was going to get his shot at another world title when Golden Boy Promotions se Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY WON’T NEGOTIATE WITH ARUM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
The CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, Richard Schaefer says they “do not intend to negotiate” with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and emphasized that it was not up to Arum to respond to their offer of a 50-50 deal for a rematch between WBC super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera and Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA & Z GORRES: A NEW WAY TO MANAGE RP PUGS
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
"THE PINOY" LOOKS AT THE NEXT PACMAN?
San Francisco, CA-Several weeks ago, SGG Promotions, headed by Sammy 'Don King' Gello-ani won the rights to promote Z Gorres’ WBO super flyweight title bid against champion, Fernando Montiel. SGG Promotions won the bid by just $500 over Top Rank, who Read Full Story >>> Trainer of the Year: Freddie Roach
By Ben Cohen, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
The quiet, bespectacled man present in two of boxing's most elite fighters corners does not look like he should be part of the fight game. Unassuming and slight, Freddy Roach is hardly an imposing figure. However, superstars Jam Read Full Story >>> Ex-OPBF Champ Santillan Faces Kisaragi on Feb. 12!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
Former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) welterweight champion Rev 'Gentle Giant' Santillan sees action in a tune-up bout against Japanese Shana Kisaragi on February 12 at the Archaic Hall in Amagasaki, Japan before his planned crack at his old title.
Santillan had lost the OPBF titl Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO HAS UNTIL MONDAY TO ACCEPT BARRERA REMATCH!
By G. Leon, BoxingTalk.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
Moments ago Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer issued the following statement exclusively to Boxingtalk.com, "It is not up to Bob Arum to respond to our offer since he has no promotional rig Read Full Story >>> BATTLE OF THE UNDEFEATED:
Francisco vs. Singmannasak in Mandaluyong Today
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 30 Dec 2006
In a battle of the undefeated, flashy Filipino southpaw Drian Francisco clashes with similarly unbeaten Thai contender Phichitchok Singmannasak for the vacant WBO Intercontinental title that headlines an exciting card at the popular Mandaluyong City gym today.
In a championship doubleheader wo Read Full Story >>>
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