Edwin Ladaga
46 articles · Digital Journal
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Nonito Donaire: Challenging And Being The Best
By Edwin Ladaga
Nonito talks about challenging himself and being the best. The IBF flyweight champion also singles out a fighter whom he likes to fight in the future. Donaire is aware that to be…
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Mayweather Jr : A Case of Selective Hearing
By Edwin Ladaga
Mayweather Jr. stated in a recent conference call that Pacquiao didn't call him out. A closer look at the boxing news archive the last three months reveals that Floyd Jr. might be…
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Arum and Roach Lay Down Fight Scenario For Pacquiao in 2010
By Edwin Ladaga
Bob Arum of Top Rank and Freddie Roach lay down possible fight scenario for the Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao in early 2010. "Mayweather won't fight as right now. Mayweather is fighting…
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Nonito Donaire: Learning from the Past, Charting His Future
By Edwin Ladaga
IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire shares his thoughts on what motivates him to be a better boxer. He also talks about learning from fighters of the old school of boxing. "It is…
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Freddie Roach: Hatton Is Next If Khan Wins WBA title
By Edwin Ladaga
Freddie Roach's talk of a Hatton-Khan showdown is a real possibility if the Bolton light welterweight wins the WBA title from Ukranian Andreas Kotelnik on July 18 in Manchester England. Roach believes…
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Pacquiao Will Be A Part-Time Fighter Like Oscar De La Hoya
By Edwin Ladaga
Pacquiao's Lawyer mentioned that the Filipino boxing superstar aims to be a part-time fighter after he becomes a congressman in the Philippines. Jeng Gacal pointed out in recent reports that Oscar De…
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Roach Outlines Cotto’s Strengths And Weaknesses Against Pacquiao
By Edwin Ladaga
Freddie Roach gives initial indications on how to beat Cotto in a recent interview with Sports Chat. The three-time trainer of the year awardee also shares his concerns for Manny and his…
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Pacquiao Can Earn $20 Million In A Legacy Fight With Mosley
By Edwin Ladaga
Shane Mosley continues to justify himself as the best fighter to land a fight with Manny Pacquiao. In a recent interview with Sports Chat, Mosley talks about his worldwide fan base, his…
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Pacquiao As A Fighting Political Figure
By Edwin Ladaga
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum talks about Pacquiao's future as a top level fighter and as a political figure in his country. There has been reports in the media that the fight…
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Mosley Defends Pacquiao But Lashes Out At Arum
By Edwin Ladaga
Is Pacquiao just hiding behind Bob? Is Pacquiao ultimately using Arum to avoid fighting Sugar Shane? Mosley answers these questions in a recent interview with HardCore Sports Radio. "I wish that Pacquiao…
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Roach Talks About The Lethal Manila Ice
By Edwin Ladaga
The right hook that initially floored Hatton in the first round of their Las Vegas fight is popularly known as "Manila Ice". Roach shares his thoughts on Pacquiao's new weapon and its…
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Roach: “My Friendship with Pacquiao Sticks Out”
By Edwin Ladaga
Roach pointed out one thing that makes his relationship with Pacquiao memorable. It is their friendship with each other. "He is loyal to me and I am loyal to him", said Roach…
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Marquez Owes Pacquiao A Heartfelt Thanks
By Edwin Ladaga
Marquez was not a well known boxing commodity a few years ago. The talented counter puncher was not even included in many experts? top fighters seven years ago. His name started to…
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Hatton’s Boozing Lifestyle Has Affected His Boxing Career
By Edwin Ladaga
There are many reasons why Hatton suffered a second round technical knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao. The inability to follow the game plan. The rumored feud between his trainers. Another overlooked factor…
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Mayweather Jr: ‘I laid the blueprint for Pacquiao to beat Hatton’
By Edwin Ladaga
In the London leg of the Marquez-Mayweather promotional tour, Floyd Junior shares his thoughts on the Pacquiao-Hatton fight and his views on the Marquez-Pacquiao encounters. Skysports mentioned Pacquiao's one sided demolition of…
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Roach’s Prophetic Thoughts on Khan-Hatton Showdown
By Edwin Ladaga
Roach had previously told the boxing media that Hatton will be hammered by Pacquiao within three rounds and then fight Amir Khan at a sold out stadium in the UK. The first…
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Haye Advised Hatton To Set Sights Lower Than Pacquiao
By Edwin Ladaga
David Haye advised Ricky Hatton to set sights lower than the likes of Pacquiao, who annihilated the Hitman in two brutal rounds. British boxing experts like Hart and Warren have been very…
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Like Father Like Son, Mayweathers Are On The Run
By Edwin Ladaga
The former number one pound for pound boxer Mayweather Jr. and his father, Mayweather Sr. have many things in common. They like to hug the limelight. They want fights with high earning…
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British Bookies Will Cheer for Hatton As Pacquiao Money Floods In
By Edwin Ladaga
British Bookmakers like William Hill have been taking regular ?5000 ( $7,454) bets for Manny Pacquiao. The highest bet that Hatton have is a ?1000 ( $1.490) wager. William Hill is anticipating…
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Dual Nature of Oscar De La Hoya and Lessons From the Golden Boy
By Edwin Ladaga
Oscar?s retirement from the world of prize fighting has lead many writers and fans to assess, praise and ridicule his impact on the sweet science of boxing for the last 15 years.…