Boxingtalk sat down with famed fight trainer Freddie Roach, and got an update on the recent lawsuit filed by Pacquiao's manager, Shelly Finkelagainst Pacquaio lawyer 'Jing' Gacal and advisor Wakee Salud. Roach also updates us on Manny Pacquiao's training camp, Bobby Pacquiao, and James Toney.
Read Full Story >>>Bobby Pacquiao ready to defend regional title
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
REIGNING World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas super featherweight champ Bobby Pacquiao has vowed to be his own man after his fight with Kevin Kelley this Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
The younger brother of Manny Pacquiao gets his much-cherished coming-out ring party when he takes on th Read Full Story >>>
Larios boxea con campeón japonés
Para su choque con Pacquiao
Esto en Linea, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
Tokio, El mexicano Óscar "Chololo" Larios (56-4-1, 36 KOs), el ex campeón supergallo del CMB de 29 años de edad, continúa sus prácticas en Japón, en el Teiken Boxing Gym de Tokio, co Read Full Story >>>
Oscar Larios ya entrena en Jap?n
Box-Latino.com, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
El mexicano Oscar Larios ya entrena en Jap?n para el combate que sostendr? con el asia?tico Manny Pacquiao el 2 de julio en Manila, capital de Filipinas.
"Chololo" Larios inici? su preparaci?n esta semana en el Teiken Gym de Tokio, donde contar? con la ayuda de sparrings zurdos de las caracter? Read Full Story >>>
Ask Geno, June 7, 2006 Edition
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
Can you believe it? I can't. Jose Luis Castillo has failed to make weight again and now, Corrales-Castillo III was a no go this past Saturday night. I had big plans. I had a bunch of friends coming over to sit back and watch this historic bout, but now, we cannot. I guess we could play Trivial Pursu Read Full Story >>>
More turbulence in Pacland!
FightNews.com, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
While Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao prepares at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood for his July 2 fight against Oscar Larios at Manila's Araneta Coliseum, turmoil is again surfacing behind the scenes. Pacquiao's managers Shelly Finkel, Keith Davidson and Nick Khan have reportedly filed a Read Full Story >>>
Q&A: Israel Vazquez!
By Felipe Leon, FightNews.com, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
With his trilogy with fellow super bantamweight Oscar Larios in the record books where he surfaced victorious in two out of three, Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez (39-3, 28KO) sets his sights to bigger and brighter things in his boxing career. His next step in that quest is to defend his WBC Read Full Story >>>
Aura ni Manny, kuhang-kuha ni Jericho
By Nel Alejandrino, Journal Group, Thu, 08 Jun 2006
WHAT do international boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and Jericho Rosales have in common?
They are products of the masses, both achievers who aimed high and hit the mark.
“I’d say nakari-relate ako sa nakaraan Read Full Story >>>
Will Another Mexican Fighter Grow Old Overnight on July 2?
After Barrera and Morales, Is Larios Next?
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
Manny Pacquiao's total annihilation of his opponents have sent retirement talks for the defeated boxers right after each fight.
On the eve of November 15, 2003, Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera was on top of the world and at the top of his game. He was considered then by most experts to be a Read Full Story >>>
Bobby: This Pacquiao wants to shine, too
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
JUST a mention of the name Pacquiao and Manny immediately comes to everyone's mind. His name rings a bell, for this boxer from General Santos City has taken the world of boxing by storm with his terrific speed and dreadful punching power.
But, there's another boxer named Pacquiao and he is fight Read Full Story >>>
The Future of Manny Pacquiao
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao, 41-3-2, 33 KO's, is one of the most popular and exciting fighters in the game. He has defined his career with knockout victories over two all time greats: Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales. The unbelievable Read Full Story >>>
Wary of Filipino 'spies'
Larios camp imposes news blackout
Journal Group, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
TOKYO, Japan -- A total news blackout on the training by Mexican champion Oscar Larios at the Teiken gym in Tokyo was imposed by Mexican manager Rafael Mendoza.
Mendoza ordered gym officials to stop everyone, newsmen included, from seeing how the popular Mexican gladiator is p Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao to drop three US backers
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
DISENCHANTED WITH the way things have turned out lately between him and his American handlers, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he may let the contract lapse when it ends in January next year.
This was bared by Pacquiao yesterday as he claimed there are matters that Shelly Finkel, Nicho Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao insists no deal with Finkel
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
There are more cracks showing in Manny Pacquiao’s relationship with Shelly Finkel.
Barely a week after Finkel filed a $7.5 million suit against two of Pacquiao’s Filipino handlers, the world-famous boxer threw some jabs at his American manager.
"Sana noon pa sila nag-reklamo (The Read Full Story >>>
Khan: Finkel always works for what’s best for Pacquiao
By Bong Pedralvez, The Manila Times, Wed, 07 Jun 2006
MANAGER Shelly Finkel has always worked for the best interest of Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, one of his American handlers said Monday.
“We simply try to obtain the best offers for Manny’s fights and to make sure that all parties are protected contractually,” Nick K Read Full Story >>>
BOBBY PACQUIAO ARRIVES IN “BIG APPLE” TONIGHT!
RingTalk.com, Tue, 06 Jun 2006
PACMAN BROTHER ON COTTO-MALIGNAGGI PAY PER VIEW!
New York, NY-Bobby Pacquiao and wife Lorelie, assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez, and co- manager Michael Koncz will depart from Los Angeles, CA today (June 5) at 12:20 PM on Delta Airlines and will arrive in New York at 8:39 PM. Upon their arriva Read Full Story >>>
Bobby ready for battle
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, The Manila Standard, Tue, 06 Jun 2006
BOBBY Pacquiao, younger brother of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, is ready for battle when he clashes with veteran Kevin Kelley at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
Pacquiao’s agent Michael Koncz said the talented southpaw had sparred 112 rounds against such big Read Full Story >>>
Finkel says truth will come out
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 06 Jun 2006
Manny Pacquiao’s American manager Shelly Finkel said yesterday news reports of his $7.5 million suit against lawyer Franklin Gacal and Rex (Wakee) Salud were distorted and promised "at some point in the future" to reveal the facts that led to filing the case in court.
Finkel implied that h Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao ignores lawsuit, trains harder for his fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 06 Jun 2006
WHEN TOLD that a lawsuit has been filed by American Shelly Finkel and company against lawyer Ging Gacal and confidant Wakee Salud, who are his trusted Filipino advisers, Manny Pacquiao reportedly withheld comment and told his entourage that he will continue to focus on his coming fight with Oscar La Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao's new ordeal
By Edwin G. Espejo, Sun.Star General Santos, Tue, 06 Jun 2006
BOXING is again living to its reputation as a sleazy sport where hustlers and underworld characters abound, free loaders lurking and suckers are everywhere.
The latest twist in Manny Pacquiao's storied boxing career again has come full circle.
Last week, it was reported that Pacquiao's Ameri Read Full Story >>>