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Gomez: Nobody knows Solis! By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Sat, 24 Feb 2007 Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) matchmaker Eric Gomez told the Manila Bulletin on Thursday that Manny Pacquiao is not getting the fight that he truly deserves following the formal annoucement that the Filipino star will face unheralded Mexican Jorge Solis on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas. Gomez, who is Read Full Story >>>Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao at 130 Pounds: A Mythical Match-Up Now, but at One Point Not So Mythical By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 24 Feb 2007 In the recent press conferences to promote the May 5 showdown between Oscar De la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., the "Pretty Boy" has been on some serious rants that don't even involve the "Golden Boy". One of his recent verbal assaults has been in regards to Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao. With Read Full Story >>> Editorials: Pacquiao’s Ateneo dream Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Feb 2007 THE decision of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to go to college after the Department of Education (DepED) issued to him a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma for successfully passing the Accreditation and Equivalency Test is admirable.
Forget about his quip about going to Ateneo; he was Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Solis fight puts Comelec in quandary GMA News Online, Sat, 24 Feb 2007 Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao’s entry into politics has not only awed the nation but has put the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in a quandary.
Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said Friday the scheduled fight in April of Pacquiao, who is seeking a congressional seat this election Read Full Story >>> In the battle of Humberto’s, Soto put Toledo’s light's out! Tools to beat Pacman? By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 24 Feb 2007 When I refer to Pacquiao’s “rain of punches”, I don’t refer to a slight shower, I refer to a storm from hell that would flood the Grand Canyon. With Manny, when it rains it definitely pours and for a guy with faulty skin, Soto could just be out of business at any time because Read Full Story >>> MONTIEL, GORRES BOTH MAKE WEIGHT! By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007

CEBU, PHILIPPINES--Both WBO superfly champ Fernando Montiel and challenger Z 'The Dream' Gorres made weight at today's official weigh-in held at the Rajah Park Hotel here.
Montiel, who earlier made at least five tries Read Full Story >>> 3,000 VIP's EXPECTED FOR 'MOMENT OF TRUTH' By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 As a testament to its being the biggest boxing event in the history of Cebu boxing, more than 3,000 VIP's (local, national and international) have confirmed their attendance for tomorrow's mammoth 'Moment of Truth' card at the Cebu City Sports Complex.
Superstar Manny Pacquiao is on the list of V Read Full Story >>> WBO PREXY VALCARCEL IN CEBU! By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007

CEBU, PHILIPPINES -- WBO President Paco Valcarcel landed here last night as a special guest for this Saturday's huge 'Moment of Truth' card featuring WBO superfly king Fernando Montiel defending against local hero Z 'The Read Full Story >>> Z Gorres in Perfect 115 lbs for Today's Weigh-in By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 Z Gorres reported a few minutes ago that he is now at a perfect 115 lbs this morning as he prepares for the weigh-in this afternoon at the Rajah Park Hotel in Cebu.
WBO superfly champion Fernando Montiel is also expected to come in in perfect weight for tomorrow's bout. Read Full Story >>> Z too soon to be king: Montiel By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 WBO super-flyweight champion Fernando “Cucholito” Montiel admitted that his challenger Z “The Dream” Gorres possesses great boxing skills that can make him a world champion, but not on Saturday yet.
In the final press conference barely 48 hours before the “Moment of Read Full Story >>> Montiel -170, Gorres +140 in Betting Lines! By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 Popular on-line casino Sportsbook.com has tabbed WBO superfly king Fernando Montiel as a favorite to retain his title over Filipino boxing sensation Z Gorres when they collide tomorrow at the Cebu City Sports Complex.
A 100 dollar bet on Gorres will net 140 should the Cebuano star prevail in the Read Full Story >>> ‘Boom Boom’ unfazed by foe By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista said yesterday he’s not bothered by the late switch in his opponent and promised something new in his arsenal to surprise Mexican Marino (Zaino) Montiel in their 12-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Intercontinental superbantamweight title at th Read Full Story >>> MEXICANS INVADE PHILLIPINES FOR FISTIC WAR! By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 MONTIEL WILL NOT RECEIVE WARM WELCOME
San Mateo, CA- This Saturday, February 24th, one of the biggest nights in Philippine boxing will take place in the city of Cebu. Mexico’s Fernando Montiel, 32-2-1 (24 KOs), will defend his WBO super flyweight (115lbs) title against #1 contender Z Gorres Read Full Story >>> Sayson: The Zs in Z Gorres By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 CHICAGO - It's easy to be mad at Fernando Montiel. He seems to have too much vinegar in his mouth, bragging that he will take out Z Gorres in the first round of their WBO super flyweight title fight tomorrow night at the Cebu City Sports Center.
It's also easy to like Montiel, the 27-year old ch Read Full Story >>> BOXING'S NO. 1 POUND-FOR-POUND MOST EXCITING FIGHTER MANNY PACQUIAO DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED MEXICAN CHAMPION JORGE SOLIS 15rounds.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 SAN ANTONIO, TX. (February 22, 2007) - The Manila Iceman cometh! Boxing’s pound-for-pound most exciting fighter MANNY “PAC-MAN” PACQUIAO returns to the international spotlight when he makes his 2007 debut, defending his World Boxing Council International super featherweight title a Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. proclaims superiority over Pacquiao By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007

In recent months, there has been great speculation as to who was the rightful claimant to the mythical pound for pound throne at the summit of the boxing world. Following Roy Jones' finalizing knockout losses and Bernard Hopkins' tw Read Full Story >>> The Top-Ten "Snit Fit" Fighters By Matt Wells, SecondsOut.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 Boxing fans tend to think of themselves as a tough breed, cut from the same cloth as the fighters that they support. Yet bring up certain fighters, and these supposed Clint Eastwod-types will start bickering like Star Trek fans arguing over who was the best Enterprise captain.
We’ve all bee Read Full Story >>> DULJOMAN INTERVIEW WITH FREDDIE ROACH By Anthony 'Duljoman' Andales, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 I called Freddie Roach two weeks ago and left him a voice message. I was using my desk phone. Yesterday, my desk phone rang, and since it doesn't have a caller I.D., I just answered it and not anticipating Freddie. I cant believe this guy, returning a call after 2 weeks, and told me, Anthony sorry I Read Full Story >>> The Cebuano boxing fan By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 THE CEBU City Sports Center is part of the Abellana National High School, which is a land mark in Cebu City. I remember passing by it on busy Jones Ave. (now Osmena Blvd?) when I was starting out my broadcasting career as a disc jockey in the Queen City of the South.
It sits on a big chunk of re Read Full Story >>> School drop-out boxer passes test to enter college By Barbara Mae Dacanay, GulfNews.com, Fri, 23 Feb 2007
Manila: Popular Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, a school drop-out, passed a special test of the education department that will allow him to realise his dream of finishing a college degree.
In an interview, Pacquiao said that he and his brother Bobby, also a boxer, were happy to pass the qualifyi Read Full Story >>>
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