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The Barrera Factor
By Ralph Gonzalez, The Sweet Science, Tue, 25 Apr 2006
Super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera has been making formidable statements in the ring for nearly two decades and on May 20th against the very credible Ricardo “Rocky” Jua Read Full Story >>>Freitas targets Pac-Man punchfest
By Ant Evans, SecondsOut.com, Tue, 25 Apr 2006
"When Acelino Freitas knocks out Zahir Raheem this Saturday he is right back at the top and the first fight I'll wanna make is with Manny Pacquiao," - so says Freitas's promoter Art Pelullo.
Cutting an animated figure, Pelullo admits he is particularly fond of Freitas, the Brazilian power-punche Read Full Story >>> WBO EXEC HAS NOTHING BUT PRAISES FOR GAB CONVENTION
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Apr 2006
Leon Panoncillo poses with GAB chairman Eric Buhain at the gala night of the recently-concluded GAB Annual Boxing Convention in Manila. -- Photo by Dong Secuya.
World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific chairm Read Full Story >>> All gab in GAB Convention
The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 25 Apr 2006
JUDGING FROM accounts of different sources at the 1st GAB Convention, our fears seem to have been justified (see The Scene Around, April 21). The issues we were hoping would be addressed with concrete plans and solutions never saw the light of day. However, most participants did come away impressed Read Full Story >>> Pacman wants to scrap US training
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 25 Apr 2006
Manny Pacquiao prefers bringing to the country a couple of Mexican sparring partners to prepare for the July 2 meeting with Oscar Larios instead of going to America for the first part of his training program.
Pacquiao said he will ask his American handlers to allow him to just hold his train Read Full Story >>> Wilbur’s Boxing Notes: Pacquiao’s Busy Schedule
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 25 Apr 2006
Ahead 3-0 in the NBA playoffs, guard Tracy McGrady said in a post game press conference that, “it feels great to make it into the second round”. McGrady ended up losing that playoff series 4 games to 3. Looking ahead of your opponent, no matter how improbable that the upset seems, is bla Read Full Story >>> WORLD UPDATE: MAYOL TO SPAR WITH NEW OPBF CHAMP!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Apr 2006
Undefeated World Boxing Council no. 1 minimumweight contender Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol is set to spar with newly-crowned OPBF minimumweight kingpin Akira Yaegashi tomorrow in Tokyo, Japan.
Mayol's camp, led by manager Yasuo Matsuoka and trainer Brix Flores, has tapped Yaegashi as the Filipino Read Full Story >>> Alag, Banal triumph in Corella, Bohol boxing
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Apr 2006
Three pro bouts and some amateur fights entertained the boxing fans of Corella, Bohol last Saturday when Sammy 'Don King' Gello-ani presented the "Bakbakan sa Corella" at the town's public market.
According to GAB-Cagayan's Carlos Almirante, Cris Alag TKO'd Marlou Ednay at 2:54 of the sixth roun Read Full Story >>> What Fighters Could Learn from Rene Barrientos
By Epifanio M. Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Apr 2006
“When my children who found job opportunities abroad asked me if I had the means to cover their transportation, I didn’t hesitate to answer yes to keep their minds off the problem I believed was mine to tackle”. S Read Full Story >>> Boxer Paderna swims to world-class stardom
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 24 Apr 2006
KULARBDANG KIATKRERIN sounds like a mouth-watering Thai dish. He's not.
Jun Paderna defended his Pan Asian Boxing Association super featherweight title. He won but grabbed a rare crown.
It was a forgettable period that should mercifully be rated the most hilarious in Philippine boxing.
The Read Full Story >>> ABAP gym ready for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Apr 2006
BAGUIO — It’s all systems go for Manny Pacquiao to train at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) gym in the sprawling 23-hectare Teachers Camp here on June 1-16.
ABAP coach Pat Gaspi said the other day the Philippine team is prepared to adjust its workout schedule Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao 13 pounds over fighting weight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 24 Apr 2006
MANNY PACQUIAO has gained weight ever since hammering Mexican Erik Morales three months ago in Las Vegas. But there’s nothing to worry, he assures.
Gracing the gala dinner hosted by the Games and Amusements Board at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino recently, Pacquiao confided that he is 13 poun Read Full Story >>> Batawang KO's foe; Abapo-Saluday a draw!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
Bert Batawang returned to the winning track, demolishing Noel Veronque last night at the 1:21 of the second round in the mainer of the "Bakbakan sa Brgy. Paltok" in Quezon City.
In the co-mainer, RP junior welter champ Bart Abapo figured in a split draw with Christopher Saluday in the 10-round no Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO, BARRERA, MORALES: FEARSOME THREESOME
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
Right after the final chapter of Manny Pacquiao?s entertaining rematch with Erik Morales, I asked Top Rank Bob Arum who?ll oppose likely the GenSan marvel who made mince meat of his ward before an enthralled throng at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
?I really don?t mind losing to a nice Read Full Story >>> Gorres, Amonsot face Puerto Rican and Mexican in the US
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
Z "The Dream" Gorres and Czar Amonsot will now take on a Puerto Rican and Mexican foes respectively in their next US fights.
The southpaw Gorres (23-1-1, 12 KO's) will take on Puerto Rican Jose Laureano on May 27 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
Laureano, who hails from Guayn Read Full Story >>> Condes: The next Pacquiao!
By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
Philippine minimumweight champion Florante Condes and boxing star Manny Pacquiao have one thing in common. They have got a pair of bricks for hands. Condes showcased his frightening punching power late Friday night when he bludgeoned the usually durable and worthy challenger Armand dela Cruz in the Read Full Story >>> GAB to Enrich Boxing?
By Rico Navarro, The Freeman, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
"With the theme 'Building the Nation's Champions Towards Global Recognition,' the objective of the convention is geared towards the enrichment of professional boxing in the country."
This is the impressive statement declared about the first ever GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention that ended Read Full Story >>> FightFan.com Freddie Roach Interview
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
Freddie talks more about Manny Pacquaio, Rey Bautista, his upcoming trip to the Philippines, and James Toney's performance and future plans!
FF: Hey Freddie… What are you up to?
FR: Just working with Ricky Quiles who Read Full Story >>> Pacman’s trainer on ABS/CBN’s hefty-priced tickets
By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Apr 2006
At 11 p.m. last April 21, 2006 at the Rumble at the Bay, I asked boxing trainer, the renowned Boboy Fernandez (assistant trainer of Freddie Roach on Manny Pacqauio, and a fellow Ilonggo) if the clamor of the unwashed of our society to have a glimpse of the Pacquiao tussle with Oscar Larios on July 2 Read Full Story >>> PENALOSA BATTLES ROJAS IN PACQUIAO CARD!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Apr 2006
Former WBC superfly champ Gerry Penalosa will now take on Mexican southpaw Tomas Rojas in a battle of two explosive bangers underneath the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios scrap on July 2.
Penalosa, in an interview this morning, informed that his upcoming bout with Rojas will be an exciting one, consi Read Full Story >>>
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