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JACA GETS FIRST BIG ENDORSEMENT OFFER
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS--Filipino Jimrex Jaca, who is set to see action in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales rematch, is a neophyte in this city of klieg lights, but that doesn't deter corporate sponsors from casting a moist eye on one of the country's finest fighters today.
Rex "Wakee" Salud, Jaca Read Full Story >>>Jaca opponent John Nolasco is no push over
By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Jimrex Jaca thought that his dream of becoming part of a big boxing event would turn into sour as he almost failed to secure himself a visa to travel to America. It became a problem of some sort but the real problem now of Jimrex Jaca could be his opponent John Nolasco of the Dominican Republic. May Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao fight rivets, lifts a nation
By Peyton D. Woodson, ESPN.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Standing 5-foot-6 and weighing 130 pounds, boxer Manny Pacquiao certainly warrants the junior-lightweight class designation.
But his small frame is fashioned with strong shoulders. In fact, his shoulders have to be strong. He carries with him the hope of a nation.
Pacquiao is such a celebrit Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Fever
By Al S. Mendoza, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
THE Pacquiao fever rents the air once more as Manny Pacquiao, the only certified boxing star that we have today, fights in America barely four days from now (January 22). The venue of the fight is the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, the so-called Sin City of the world because, all year Read Full Story >>> GORRES, AMONSOT IN PRIME SHAPE TO RUMBLE
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS--Z "The Dream" Gorres and Czar Amonsot both looked in tremendous shape with less than three weeks left before they take on separate foes at the Orleans Casino here.
Gorres and Amonsot had met up with promoter Sammy "Don King" Gello-ani and Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista at Los Angeles Airpor Read Full Story >>> Nonito Donaire: Dedicated to Make It All the Way to the Top
EastSideBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Inside of the ring, Nonito "Flash" Donaire does it with flair. The highly regarded youngster, who has knocked out eight of his 14 opponents within the initial six rounds, is charismatic, talented and extremely entertaining to watch. "Donaire has incredible hand speed, good power and can make his opp Read Full Story >>> 'Filipino Flash' Donaire takes on Roach prot?g?
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Exciting bantamweight Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire has another chance of capturing a regional title in the United States.
On Friday he takes on Kahren "Armenian Essence" Harutyunyan for the vacant North American Boxing Federation super flyweight title in a Showtime-televised card at the Pechan Read Full Story >>> It will be a 'war'
Journal Group, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
SHORTLY upon arriving in the dazzling city of Las Vegas for his return bout with Manny Pacquiao over the weekend, Erik Morales readily talked about leaving the gambling capital of the world with his pride and credibility intact.
It's actually the Mexican's way of saying he's going to win again o Read Full Story >>> Pacman set to break barriers against Erik
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A day after showing off a balanced, more polished Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach yesterday made another bold move by baring how they plan to soften and crush Erik Morales.
“We’re gonna break him down,” Roach told the Inquirer before a mini press confe Read Full Story >>> Morales camp says Pacquiao can’t win
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Manny Pacquiao was told yesterday why he would be on the losing end in his rematch against Erik Morales on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
“He comes in using what he has learned from his mistakes, but we will fight using what we’ve learned from victory,” Fernan Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales opens up!
By Mike Sloan, FightNews.com, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Erik Morales had already made his "Grand Entrance" in the Wynn Resort and Casino, but that didn't stop him from being asked a few more questions. "El Terrible" was nabbed near the elevators and the Mexican warrior, while in a hurry, g Read Full Story >>> Roach tweaks Pacquiao battle plan
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
As Manny Pacquiao hit the mitts with trainer Freddie Roach at a downtown gym, Erik Morales arrived at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and declared himself in his "best ever" condition ahead of his rematch with the Filipino icon on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Read Full Story >>> Manny may win by KO—Roach
The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — If Manny Pacquiao dots the Is and crosses the Ts, trainer Freddie Roach said there’s no way Erik “El Terrible” Morales will victimize the Filipino southpaw for the second time on Saturday night at the Thomas and Mack Center.
"If we fight correctly, then we ca Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao to fight like a pit bull, says Davidson
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 19 Jan 2006
Beverly Hills lawyer Keith Davidson said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will fight Erik Morales like a pit bull in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Sunday morning, Manila).
Davidson, who with Nicholas Khan provides the legal dimension in Pacqu Read Full Story >>> 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 >>>
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