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Boxing, politics do mix –Pacman
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
Manny Pacquiao will not abandon his boxing career even if elected as congressman in the first district of South Cotabato in the coming May 14 elections.
Pacquiao, the 28-year-old knockout artist, made the clarification yesterday amid reports that he’ll give up boxing if he wins in his bid Read Full Story >>>Roach's Cebu trip may not happen
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
FREDDIE ROACH is now so engrossed with the training of Oscar De La Hoya these days that the ace trainer might not only be able to do the cornerwork for Rey ‘Boom Boom’ Bautista and Z Gorres next week in Cebu.
He may not also be able to have a heart-to-heart talk with his main boxer Read Full Story >>> ?rik Morales, retador de D?az
By Ernesto Castellanos, Esto en Linea, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
El Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB), aprob? ayer a ?rik "El Terrible" Morales como retador del monarca mundial ligero el norteamericano David D?az, en combate que est? previsto para llevarse a cabo a fines de abril posibleme Read Full Story >>> M?rquez y Barrera, a la b?scula
Esto en Linea, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
Apegado a sus reglamentos, el Consejo Mundial de Boxeo llevar? a cabo esta semana una revisi?n del peso en que se encuentran Marco Antonio Barrera, campe?n mundial superpluma del Consejo Mundial de Boxeo, y su retador Juan Manuel M?rquez, campe?n mundial pluma de la Organizaci?n Mundial de Boxeo.
U Read Full Story >>> Lawmakers doubt Pacquiao can win in elections
Sun.Star Manila, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
HE MAY be called the "People's Champ" but Manny Pacquiao's victory in politics does not necessarily follow.
This was the observation made by some members of the House of Representatives in reaction to Pacquiao's attempt to join politics and seek a congressional seat in the May 14 elections.
Read Full Story >>> Editorial: Pacquiao's decision
Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
FOR all the flak he's been receiving for deciding to run for Congress in the first district of Cotabato province, one has to credit people's champion Manny Pacquiao for his gumption and willingness to face the heat even when it's his backers that should receive the onus of the blame for egging him t Read Full Story >>> Open letter para sa pag-atras ni 'Pacman' sa pulitika ipinakalat
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 15 Feb 2007
Isang open letter na para kay People’s champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao ang kumakalat sa lungsod ng General Santos at humihimok sa boksingero na huwag nang tumakbo sa pulitika.
Marami na ang kumu Read Full Story >>> Q&A: Freddie Roach!
By Lisa Scott, FightNews.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
Last week, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard announced that he would train and work the corner of Peter Manfredo Jr. for his upcoming super middleweight clash with Joe Calzaghe on April 7th. With Manfredo's trainer Freddie Roach headed to Puert Read Full Story >>> Montilla Edges Tinampay for PBF Crown
By Salvador Lopez, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
Former long-reigning Philippine Lightweight Champion and Manny Pacquiao's favorite sparmate Fernando Montilla won a close split decision over Arniel Tinampay to wrest the latter?s Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) Superlightweight Title in last night?s main event in the ?Bakbakan sa Tagaytay Part Read Full Story >>> Philippine boxing champ Pacquiao eyes career in politics
By Associated Press, CBS SportsLine.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has set his eyes on politics, hoping to cash in on his popularity when he runs for a House of Representatives seat in May.
"Perhaps I can become a bridge that would bring my district closer to the national government," the 27-year-ol Read Full Story >>> Larry Merchant discusses Manny Pacquiao’s Political Aspirations, Marquez vs. Barrera, and Trainer Freddie Roach’s foray into the Golden Boy’s Corner
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
Boxing Confidential presents our premiere podcast with the dean of HBO boxing announcers Mr. Larry Merchant. Love him, or hate him, Larry always brings his unique outlook on the sport during HBO Championship Boxing telecasts.
Boxing Confidential’s Ricardo Lois caught up with Larry and the Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA SPARS WITH BIG BOYS, SET TO BREAK CAMP!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
DANAO CITY--Undefeated superbantamweight Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is wrapping up his training here, and will then move to the Marriott Hotel next week where he will be billeted days before he tangles with Colombian Feider Viloria on February 24 at the Cebu City Sports Complex.
Yesterday, Bautista Read Full Story >>> GAB CHECKS ON BOXERS TRAINING
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
The Games and Amusements Board boxing division under Dr. Nasser Cruz has begun to send its representatives to the various gyms to check on whether boxers lined up to see action in forthcoming fight promotions are training diligently.
Dr. Cruz himself goes around at times to check on the fighters Read Full Story >>> Allanic Excited to Face Mares in the US!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
ALA Boy Robert Allanic yesterday said he is very excited over the prospect of travelling to the United States for the first time, and fighting Abner Mares on March 2 at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia.
In an interview at the ALA Gym, Allanic (15-2, 7 KO's), said he could not wait for his c Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya versus Mayweather: It is a Fair Fight!
By Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
that article, Mr. Morales accused The Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, of ?deliberately stacking the deck in his favor?. After first giving an intriguing glimpse into his background, and talking about what constituted a ?fair fight? where he grew up in the Bronx, Mr. Morales then proceeded explain how Read Full Story >>> MONTIEL, VILORIA TO ARRIVE CEBU ON SATURDAY
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
CEBU CITY -- Mexican WBO superfly champ Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel and Colombian Latino superbantam king Feider Viloria will arrive in Cebu on Saturday, Feb. 17, via two different airlines, SGG Media Affairs announced.
Montiel will defend his world title against local boy Z "The Dream" Gorres Read Full Story >>> ALLANIC FACES TOUGH FIGHT IN U.S. DEBUT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
Lanky Robert Allanic, the Philippines No. 2 ranked super flyweight faces a tough fight in his U.S debut against undefeated bantamweight Abner Mares at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia on March 2.
The 21 year old Allanic who is a product of the ALA Gym and is managed by longtime Cebu reside Read Full Story >>> Gerry 6 - Another title chase
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
CHICAGO - Gerry Penalosa, the likable 5-foot-5 south paw from Cebu City aims for one more shot at boxing glory this March 17 when he fights for the WBO super bantamweight title at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gerry is a five-time world champion, the toast of Philippine bo Read Full Story >>> Bantillan beats Buhawi in 4
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
ILOILO - native puncher Van Bantillan heaved a huge sigh of relief after Romeo Buhawi yielded in the main event “Bakbakan sa Catmon” last Sunday at the Rena Sports Center in Catmon, Cebu.
Bantillan used his relentless body punching to force Buhawi to retire at the start of the fourth Read Full Story >>> For Roach, winning is the payoff
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 14 Feb 2007
There are 1.3 million reasons, all of them green and decorated with a picture of George Washington, for Freddie Roach to be thrilled at landing the job of training Oscar De La Hoya for his May 5 mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
But Roach is only excited about the chance to further his succ Read Full Story >>>
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