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January bad for RP boxers
By Beth Celis, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
THE MAJORITY of Filipinos are upbeat about Manny Pacquiao’s chances against Erik Morales despite being the 10-8 underdog in oddsmakers’ books in their Jan. 21 rematch at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
One boxing expert, for example, feels that if Morales has had difficulty a Read Full Story >>>Pinoy boxers in demand in the US, says promoter
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Filipino boxers who want to make it big in the international arena should try their luck in the United States.
An American promoter who has taken notice of the Filipino talent says the trailblazing achievement of Many Pacquiao in the United States has opened the door for other Filipino boxers.
Read Full Story >>> Donaire, Segura face challenges
By David A. Avila, The Press Enterprise, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
A couple of Southern California fight cards feature two of the best boxers under 126 pounds, including junior bantamweight Nonito Donaire at Pechanga Resort and Casino and flyweight prospect Giovanni Segura in Maywood.
First, let's look at Donaire.
Donaire, a hard-hitting Filipino junior ban Read Full Story >>> Win-bound Pacquiao unveiled
Filipino hero delights fans in open sparring
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LOS ANGELES, California -- Manny Pacquiao’s final workout here was opened to the public and what loomed was a skilled, vicious fighter who appeared only a knockout win shy of becoming a boxing masterpiece.
The unveiling of Pacquiao, whose training sessions had been scheduled behind closed d Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Versus Morales: RSR Examines the Rematch
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
HBO World Championship Boxing Pay Per View is presenting a rematch between two of the top fighters in the game. Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao and Erik Morales had a heated battle on March 19th, 2005, with the Mexican warrior getting the nod Read Full Story >>> From Pancho Villa to ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao
By Greg B. Macabenta, The Manila Times, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
ON Saturday, January 21 (Sunday, January 22, Manila time), Manny Pacquiao squares off with Erik Morales in Las Vegas, Nevada, to avenge his defeat at the hands of the Mexican last year. While Pacquiao may attribute a lot of significance to the return bout, the pride of General Santos has already as Read Full Story >>> 'This is Manny's fight'
Journal Group, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
A warm welcome greeted Manny Pacquiao and his entourage the moment they arrived in Las Vegas for his highly-anticipated rematch with Erik Morales this weekend.
The same reception was actually given to the Filipino southpaw upon his departure to the world's gambling capital, with American manager Read Full Story >>> Nazario says if Manny lands, Morales will fall
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Manny Pacquiao’s former business manager Rod Nazario said yesterday he doubts if the three-time world boxing champion can beat Erik Morales on points in a close fight but he’s sure if the General Santos City slugger connects, the Mexican will go down.
It was Nazario who brought Pacqu Read Full Story >>> US manager sees Pacman victory romp
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — Gary Gittelsohn, the manager of Filipino world champion Brian Viloria, doesn’t see a close fight on Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Center here.
"I don’t see a close fight and I think it’s Manny’s fight. He worked hard for this and he deserves it," said Read Full Story >>> Jinkee predicts hubby winning in 10
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — While Manny Pacquiao has refused to make a prediction for his coming fight with Erik Morales, his lovely wife Jinkee was quick and ready to make one.
"Ten rounds. For me it’s 10 rounds," said Jinkee Monday as she shared lunch with Pacquiao inside the $4,000-a-month, two-b Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao hot for revenge in cold Vegas
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao arrived at the fabulous Wynn Las Vegas late Monday evening with the highest of hopes that he could settle an old score with Mexico’s Erik Morales when they lock horns on Saturday.
"I’ve done everything I could in training that’s why I’m co Read Full Story >>> The Battle: Pacman v. Morales 2
By Edwin G. Espejo, Sun.Star General Santos, Wed, 18 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 >>> Resort oddsmaker makes it even
The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — As far as the sportsbook at the magnificent Wynn Resort and Casino is concerned, Saturday night’s super-featherweight battle between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales is even-steven.
Pacquiao and Morales are listed at 100-110, meaning a bet of 0 ensures a winning of 0.
Read Full Story >>> 2006...Let the Fireworks Begin
By Jim Amato, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Last weekend's upset wins by Carlos Baldomir over Zab Judah and O'Neil Bell over Jean Marc Mormeck just got me warmed up. This could be a VERY good year for boxing fans, at least over the next four or five months. Next up, the rematch between Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao on January 21st. The firs Read Full Story >>> Morales v Pac-Man on Sky Sunday
SecondsOut.com, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
This weekend's eagerly awaited rematch between Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao will be broadcast in the UK and Ireland by Sky Sports on a short delay. The super-featherweight collision will air at 10:30am, approximately five hours after the first bell sounds in Las Vegas.
Sky will also screen Ar Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao arrives in Vegas; Morales wants credibility
By Rene Saguisag, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Looking trim and confident, Manny Pacquiao arrived to a "grand gala" welcome on Monday at the Wynn Las Vegas for his showdown Saturday (Sunday in Manila) against Erik Morales, which headlines "The Battle" boxing card at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Arriving with his entourage Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s new weapon
By Glenn C. Michelena, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
“Manila Ice” didn’t work. Maybe this one will.
When Manny Pacquiao engages in another slugfest with archrival Erik Morales on Sunday, the Filipino knockout artist reportedly has a “secret weapon” for his foe. Unlike before, it doesn’t have a monicker.
R Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Looks Late, Morales Ready, UK Renaissance & More
The Sweet Science, Wed, 18 Jan 2006
The boxing writers in the Phillipines are never at a loss for words when a Manny Pacquiao bout is on the agenda, and the last 24 hours have been no different. Erik Morales, reports Tempo, has lined up all-southpaw sparring partners, most of whom were already part of his team leading up to the Mexica Read Full Story >>> Tested, ready
Morales set for Saturday's rematch with hard-hitting Pacquiao
By David A. Avila, The Press Enterprise, Tue, 17 Jan 2006
In Tijuana, where the streets are filled with restaurants, shops, cantinas and barkers shouting welcomes to tourists and visitors, Erik Morales has become a hero.
It's easy to understand when you look at a list of his former opponents.
Once more, Morales (48-3, 34 KOs) will leave his comfy c Read Full Story >>> The dangers Pacquiao faces
The Mindanao Daily Mirror, Tue, 17 Jan 2006
When Manny Pacquiao enters the ring against Erik Morales, it will most certainly be a big event in Philippine sports. Some sports fans may even say it’s business as usual. But let us remember just how truly hazardous Pacquiao’s profession is. After all, he’s out there nakedly being Read Full Story >>>
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