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Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao refuses to ride float with poll rival
By Aquiles Z. Zonio, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- As promised, the city government rolled out the red carpet for the homecoming of its greatest son, boxing icon Manny Pacquaio.
Mayor Pedro Acharon earlier proposed that Pacquiao ride on the local government unit (LGU) float along with him and South Cotabato Rep Read Full Story >>>
Pacman gobbles up Solis!
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao scored another definitive knockout win in San Antonio, Texas last Saturday night, April 14. Ace Freeman recaps the fight and looks ahead at what’s next for the Pacman. Only on FightFan.com!
April 18, 2007
With the Eric Morales chapter of his career finally behind him, Mann Read Full Story >>>
Wins By Mijares and Pacquiao Open Doors to Bigger Summer Fights
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Victories by Cristian Mijares and Manny Pacquiao lit the fuse to a number of potentially explosive fights for the summer.
First, Mijares dominating performance last Saturday against Jorge Arce proved he’s the class of the junior bantamweight division with his nifty southpaw moves and pinpoi Read Full Story >>>
FilAms ask Pacquiao: Keep off politics
By Jun Ilagan, Philippine News Online, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Before a raucous crowd of 15,000, super featherweight Manny Pacquiao once again displayed his world-class boxing skills when he demolished Mexico’s Jorge “El Coloradito” Solis in the 8th round of the “Blazing Glory” brawl at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday Read Full Story >>>
Tampos Ready to 'Rock' Sonsona's World
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Philippine superfly champion Eden 'Magnifico' Sonsona will have a tough defense of his title when he takes on challenger Marvin Tampos in a 12-round scorcher topbilling the 'Bakbakan sa Binangonan' on April 21 at the Ynares Plaza in Binangonan, Rizal.
The fight pits the skillful Sonsona against Read Full Story >>>
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: ROACH AND FORTUNE SPLIT UP!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Reliable sources from the camp of superstar Manny Pacquiao have informed that celebrated trainer Freddie Roach and his long-time assistant Justin Fortune have headed to split Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao arrives in GenSan; Darlene, pols won't join float
GMA News Online, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Unlike festivities in Manila City, local officials and candidates in General Santos City will not join Filipino sports icon and congressional bet Manny Pacquiao at his float during this Wednesday's victory motorcade in the boxer's hometown.
Radio station dzBB reported that Pacquiao arrived at the Read Full Story >>>
Politicians bask in Paquiao's glory
By Gilbert Felongco, Gulf Daily News, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Manila: Politicians had a field day yesterday as they basked in the limelight cast on boxer Manny "Pacman" Paquiao who returned to a hero's welcome in Manila.
Paquiao moved around the capital in a motorcade Read Full Story >>>
Save Manny Pacquiao from mediocre Mexicans
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The foe, a mediocre Mexican with very feeble knees, failed to bring out the best in Manny Pacquiao.
There was serious drama, but the collective heroics did not reach the required noble level.
In fact, Pacquiao had to be cut on the left eyebrow -- a live wire accidentally Read Full Story >>>
This ‘Bomber’ has soft heart for ex-boxers
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The man behind some of the country’s biggest boxing events in the past has returned to make sure that a revived ring festival will create ripples in the local sporting scene anew.
Veteran boxing promoter Bomber Pamiloza emerged from semi-retirement to help the Philipp Read Full Story >>>
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 >>>
