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Fighters have a lot at stake
By Robert Morales, SGVTribune.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES -- Considering what's at stake, it's almost surprising Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao are going to fight such formidable foes tonight in co-feature bouts at Staples Center.
Morales, of Tijuana, will take on Zahir Raheem in a 12-round lightweight fight. Pacquiao, of the Philippines, wil Read Full Story >>>What It Lacks in Matchups, It Makes Up for in Names
By Steve Springer, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao, two of the best fighters in the lower weight divisions, will be in the ring tonight at Staples Center.
Unfortunately, they won't be there at the same time.
Tuning up for a possible rematch on Jan. 21, Morales and Pacquiao will face other opponents in tonight's Read Full Story >>> Wake Up! Pac Man's In Town
By David A. Avila, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
You better watch out, you better not cry, cause Manny Pacquiao is coming to town.
It's not Christmas, but for thousands of Filipino fans it's close, so expect the Staples Center to fill to capacity with fellow countrymen today when Pacquiao faces Mexico's Hector Velazquez (42-10-2, 31 KOs) in a 1 Read Full Story >>> Old Dogs Turn New Tricks (Sometimes)
By Jason Probst, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
My boxing memory only reaches back to the end of the Carter Administration, with the rest relegated to tapes, print accounts, re-readings of Liebling, and mere hearsay. But in digging through the old files it seems a safe assumption to say that, by the end of 2001, Erik Morales probably had more cri Read Full Story >>> THE PINOY’S "DOUBLE TROUBLE" PREVIEW
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
WILL MORALES MAKE IT HARD?
Los Angeles, CA-One of the greatest little men in boxing, three time world champion, Erik Morales, will headline the Staples Center as he fights former Olympian Zahir Raheem. According to many sources, Morales has the most impressive fight resume in all of boxing. A fu Read Full Story >>> Double Trouble Tonight
By Scott Mallon, The Sweet Science, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
As a two-time boxing champion, matinee idol, singer and the hero to a nation, it’s difficult to fathom Manny Pacquiao (39-3-2, 30 KOs) would ever have much time alone, but during the training camp for his upcoming fight with Hector Velazquez (41-10-2, 30 KOs) of Mexico, trainer Freddy Roach ma Read Full Story >>> WEIGH-IN!
Yahoo! News, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Hector Velazquez of Tijuana, left, and Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines pose after their weigh in Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, in Los Angeles. Velazquez will fight Pacquiao at the Staples Center Saturday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Read Full Story >>> MORALES AND PACQUIAO SPEAK FOR THE FINAL TIME BEFORE 'DOUBLE TROUBLE' CARD
By Tom Dickey, braggingrightscorner.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Thursday was the day for the final press conference for Saturday's "Double Trouble" card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The combatants met at the Wilshire Grand Hotel for the fight's final presser. In the main events, Manny Pacquiao will meet Hector Velazquez and Erik Morales will Read Full Story >>> Viloria Returning After Injuring Contreras
By Ken Peters, AP, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES -- Brian Viloria has invited a special guest ringside for his title bout. Ruben Contreras, who had surgery for blood clots on the brain shortly after their May 28 fight, is expected to accept Viloria's invitation.
The unbeaten Viloria fights WBC champion Eric Ortiz for the light flyw Read Full Story >>> "Double Trouble" Final Press Conference
By Teddy Molina, 15rounds.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES, CA.-- Thursday at the Grand Wilshire in Downtown Los Angeles, media from different corners of the world gathered for the final press conference leading up to Saturday’s “Double Trouble” card at STAPLES Center. The card will feature two of Boxing’s biggest attract Read Full Story >>> PEDRO'S SCHEDULE, ODDS, & PREDICTIONS
By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
(HBO) Erik Morales (48-2) vs. Zahir Raheem (27-1) Odds/Predictions: Erik 3 1/2 to 1. Zahir never reached potential. Pure boxer from Philly. Morales, long established as one of era's best. Hard to see Z winning here. $700 beans on Erik to win $200.
(HBO) Manny Pacq Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy II
Viloria gets a shot at a title
By Ramona Shelburne, L.A. Daily News, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
HOLLYWOOD - It's a quiet day for Brian Viloria, who is less than 72 hours before the biggest fight of his life. His face is hard and deep with focus.
He hasn't eaten solid food in almost 24 hours because he needs to lose another pound before he weighs in for Saturday night's WBC junior flyweight ( Read Full Story >>> Wrestling Icon "Christian" with Pacquiao at Today's Weigh-in
EastSideBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 9, 2005) -- Team Pacquiao has beefed up its membership with two of professional wrestling's biggest grapplers. The Undertaker and Christian have tag teamed to support Manny Pacquiao in his 12-round rumble with Hector Velazquez for the WBC International super featherweight Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO: A GREAT STYLE, BUT NOT A GREAT FIGHTER
By Jeff Mayweather, braggingrightscorner.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
When I look at Manny Pacquiao I see a fighter who comes to fight and gives 100% each time out. He gives the fans what they want to see and the guy can punch. His style is great, but overall I have never considered him a great fighter. He gets the job done with what he has, which is pressure and powe Read Full Story >>> Viloria focuses on world title fight
By Dayton Morinaga, The Honolulu Advertiser, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
The only vision Waipahu boxer Brian Viloria has in his head right now is of a world championship.
For a while, there were other visions — scary visions — but he said that is behind him now.
Viloria will get a long-awaited world title shot tomorrow when he takes on Mexico's Eric Ort Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO, MORALES BOTH PREPARED FOR WAR!
By Victor Perea, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Top Rank's Chairman of the Board, Bob Arum believes Saturday night's Double-Trouble card which co-features Erik Morales 48-2 (34) vs. Zahir Raheem 26-1 (16) and Manny Pacquiao 39-3-2 (30) vs. Hector Velazquez 42-10-2 (31) at the Stap Read Full Story >>> Not a single step back, vows Pacquiao foe
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
HE RESPECTS Manny Pacquiao, but don't expect Hector Velasquez to take a single step back when the two sluggers shoot it out in Los Angeles, California, Saturday evening (Sunday in Manila).
Claiming that his time to shine has come, Velasquez, 30, said he is unfazed by the reputation of the Filipin Read Full Story >>> Viloria fights his emotions
By Michael Rosenthal, SignOnSanDiego.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES – Light flyweight Brian Viloria will never forget 2005.
Tomorrow, the former U.S. Olympian will fight for his first world title on the undercard of the Erik Morales-Zahir Raheem bout at Staples Center. In May, he almost killed a man.
The Hawaiian fought journeyman Ruben Con Read Full Story >>> Morales and Pacquiao share a ring again
By Ant Evans, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Six months after their enthralling 12 round battle, Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao will once again share a squared circle Saturday night. Only, they will enter the ring at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles about an hour apart and will be facing Zahir Raheem and Hector Velazquez, respective Read Full Story >>> Judges could tilt balance
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
There’s no assurance that Manny Pacquiao will get a fair shake from the judges in his scheduled 12-round fight against Hector Velazquez of Mexico for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International superfeatherweight title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles tonight (tomorrow morning, Man Read Full Story >>>
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