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The Battle: Pacman v. Morales 2
By Edwin G. Espejo, Sun.Star General Santos, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Roll out the barrel. Stack up your chips. Call the bets. It is fight time on Sunday.
I am sure many have already made their respective predictions on the outcome of the highly hyped rematch between our very own Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao and Mexican warrior Erik "El Terrible" Morales on Janu Read Full Story >>>Fit for a king
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
The report from Las Vegas was heartening. Manny Pacquiao isn’t sharing an ordinary room with three companions like he did before his first fight against Erik Morales last March.
Team Pacquiao marketing head Eric Pineda sent a text message the other day confirming that the three-time world Read Full Story >>> Ticket prices skyrocket as bout nears
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — When boxing promoter Bob Arum said last week that sales for the upcoming fight was "phenomenal" it was clear that he wasn’t joking.
Ticket sales, as a matter of fact, have been more than phenomenal in that those priced at $500 are now being sold at the Internet for as muc Read Full Story >>> Morales warns he’s stronger, better
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — Despite two major changes in his training set-up, Erik Morales is expecting the same kind of result in his battle with Filipino Manny Pacquiao on Saturday.
"All these changes are good. I think it was time for me to make changes. And I feel very good about it. I feel very strong Read Full Story >>> PACMAN WILL NEED POWER PILLS
By Chris Ackerman, braggingrightscorner.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
It has been ten months since Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao staged their epic first battle, and it was a thrilling fight. Even with all the fireworks however, it did unfold down a fairly predictable path. Morales used his superior boxing ability to brilliant effect and frustrated Manny’s at Read Full Story >>> I want to win this fight – Morales
The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — For Erik Morales, Saturday night’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao appears to be just another day at the office.
Morales, the Mexican puncher who’s been to countless ring wars dating back to the time when Pacquiao was still trying to make a name for himself back in th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao souvenirs confiscated
The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — One of Manny Pacquiao’s diehard fans was given a rude welcome at the McCarran International Airport on Tuesday afternoon when a box containing 41 jackets and 16 shirts which he planned to give away to fans of the Filipino slugger on fight night was confiscated by US Customs o Read Full Story >>> ‘Manny ready to go the full route’
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
These were the exact words of Freddie Roach when he and Manny Pacquiao generously faced mediamen, mostly foreign, before they staged a light workout at the IBA Gym here Tuesday morning.
Roach, who has trained Pacquiao since the Filipino banger started fighting here in the US in 2001, said he is Read Full Story >>> Keyed up for a West Coast swing
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
CHICAGO – Besides the charm, the explosive wit, and the fact that he is a ratings magnet, there’s a much weightier reason why dyAB manager Leo Lastimosa gets the big bucks and the giant billboard: He never runs out of good ideas.
While doing my regular NBA segment at his Arangkada pr Read Full Story >>> Lots of Pacquiao-Morales, Ricky Hatton’s Next Opponent, Calzaghe & More
The Sweet Science, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Things continue to heat up in the boxing press as Erik Morales vs. Manny Pacquiao approaches. The Philippine Daily Inquirer reports that Manny Pacquiao’s final workout in Los Angeles was opened to the public and what loomed was a skilled, vicious fighter. It was not exactly a new Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>> Vegas will be Pac-Land come Saturday
By Ant Evans, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
With its weird neon colouring and bizarre structures and buildings, Las Vegas's sparkling strip - more than any other city on Earth - resembles the pixel-scape of an arcade game.
However, come Saturday night, Vegas, and more specifically, the Thomas & Mack Center, will officially become Pac-Land Read Full Story >>> Tim Austin predicts this week's Mega fight: Pacquiao vs Morales
EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Ex-boxing champ Tim Austin predicts this week's Mega fight between Erik Morales of Mexico and Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao will be a real cracker and he issues a challenge to the winner.
"I see Manny winning this time and I am looking forward to a third fight," said Austin, the super Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: I will win!
By Victor Perea, FightNews.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Leading the way into what hopes to be a great year for fans of the sport; Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales are set to once again give viewers all $44.95 worth of their PPV money when they meet again this Saturday night inside the Thoma Read Full Story >>> ROACH: PAC MAN READY TO RUMBLE
Sportinglife.com (UK), Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Freddie Roach says Manny Pacquiao is ready to beat Erik Morales in their big rematch on Saturday night.
The pair will meet for a second time in Las Vegas, with Pacquaio seeking revenge for a points beating at the hands of the Mexican last year.
Roach told The New York Daily News that he though Read Full Story >>> Gorres, Amonsot will have new opponents on February 3
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
World rated and OPBF # 1 super Flyweight Z “The Dream” Gorres and
WBO Asian Pacific Junior Lightweight Champion Czar Amonsot, each have new opponents when they see action on a nationally televised fight card on February 3, 2006 at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Initially, G Read Full Story >>> The Filipino Idol
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is the president of the Philippines, a country with a population of over 87 million. Located in southeastern Asia, the archipelago is situated between the Philippines Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vie Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao has chin up for rematch
New York Daily News, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Before Manny Pacquiao stepped into the ring against Erik Morales last March, Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, thought he had put together an excellent battle strategy for the Filipino super featherweight.
Unfortunately, Roach never saw it materialize. Pacquiao fought the wrong fight, getting cut Read Full Story >>> Oddsmakers put money on Manny
By Yong B. Chavez, Philippine News Online, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
It seems fitting that Manny Pacquiao would mention “Cinderella Man” as one of his favorite boxing movies.
“Naghirap siya, tapos lumaban siya at nagsikap na magtagumpay,” the Filipino boxing icon said as he explained what he liked about Jim Braddock, the American prizefight Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao confident of beating Morales
The Mindanao Daily Mirror, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LOS ANGELES, California -- Manny Pacquiao, who confided he did not have to avoid his favorite dishes in the run-up to the official weigh-in, yesterday said he has a hunch he would be able to take out Erik Morales in the latter rounds.
That’s considering that Morales will have to prac-tically Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao breaks camp, heads for war
The Mindanao Daily Mirror, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao can’t wait to fight Erik Morales. If only he could have his way, he’d have the fight staged today.
“Only six days to go and I’m very excited and wish I could fight him today,” said Pacquiao who will break camp Monday after a near six Read Full Story >>>
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