Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Going to court is last resort ? Solar
By Nick Giongco
Filing a case against Manny Pacquiao is Solar Sports? last resort. ?We just want the best for Manny Pacquiao,? said Solar Sports Chief Operating Officer Peter Chan Liong, a few hours before…
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Arum says Solar owns TV rights
By Nick Giongco
Top Rank chief Bob Arum said yesterday that Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao has seen the light and will honor his contract with Solar Sports, a development the Hall of Fame promoter…
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Pacquiao remains focused
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao is not bothered by the ongoing rift involving him, ABS-CBN and television blocktimer Solar Sports. From Los Angeles, Pacquiao, after another gruelling workout under Freddie Roach at the Wild Card…
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We have live contract ? Solar
By Nick Giongco
Solar Sports is not going to hand Manny Pacquiao to ABS-CBN on a silver platter, for now. Solar Sports Chief Operating Officer Peter Chan Liong said the company will exert everything legally…
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Hatton plods on under Mayweather
By Nick Giongco
Nice and easy. Slow but sure. That?s how Ricky Hatton has been treating his preparation for his much-awaited brawl with Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas, based on reports from…
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Pacquiao in six, says coach
By Nick Giongco
IF boxing fans were mesmerized by Manny Pacquiao?s brutal win over Oscar De La Hoya at welterweight, they will be in for a super treat once the Filipino ring icon gets his…
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Q&A: Ricky Hatton!
By Nick Giongco
Fightnews: Pacquiao is trying to invade your territory and how does it feel like a once puny fighter is hurling a challenge to the boss of the 140-pounders? Ricky Hatton: I think…
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Right hand punch is key to Pacquiao win
By Nick Giongco
While his left fist remains as his bread-and-butter, Manny Pacquiao is expected to unload more often with his right when he faces off with British Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las…
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Fight is even, says Hatton
By Nick Giongco
Despite his bold pronouncements that Manny Pacquiao is going to fall on May 2, Ricky Hatton believes their much-awaited match is even-steven. "It is a 50:50 fight and those are always the…
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Roach prepares for Pacquiao training
By Nick Giongco
Freddie Roach was supposed to take a day-off Tuesday after coming from a long-haul flight from London to Los Angeles. The celebrated trainer of Manny Pacquiao had already instructed Marie, his assistant…
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PACMAN WINS U.K.
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao?s rags-to-riches story, the time he reportedly earned P50 ($ 1) for his first fight and his penchant for anything British, gave the Filipino boxing star precious space in virtually every…
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Pacman will KO Hatton, says Roach
By Nick Giongco
Fresh from crossing the Atlantic, trainer Freddie Roach didn?t waste time in telling everyone that Manny Pacquiao will end up a big winner in his much-awaited match with Ricky Hatton on May…
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Hatton says he knows how to beat Pacman
By Nick Giongco
Ricky Hatton boasted that he has already figured out on how to flatten a rock that is Manny Pacquiao. The British bomber believes that pressure ? and lots of it ? will…
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Pacauiao in ad blitz
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao made the most out of his dwindling free time yesterday by shooting a few commercials, gracing a hastily-called press conference in relation to the 2010 elections, rubbing elbows with big-time…
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Pacquiao gives up lightweight title
By Nick Giongco
On the eve of his departure for England for a promotional tour en route to training camp in Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao gave up his World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight (135 lbs)…
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?Bad news for Pacman, bad news for Roach?
By Nick Giongco
For Floyd Mayweather Sr., it doesn?t matter where he and Ricky Hatton will set up training camp for the all-important May 2 clash with Manny Pacquiao. "It wouldn?t matter," Mayweather told BULLETIN-TEMPO…
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Roach awaits Pacman
By Nick Giongco
Freddie Roach is now aching to get his hands on Manny Pacquiao. "I expect him to be here (at Wild Card) on the 4th (of March)," Roach told the Bulletin over the…
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Pacquiao does not hit hard, DL Hoya says
By Nick Giongco
Oscar De La Hoya is not awed by Manny Pacquiao?s punching power. Almost three months after being beaten to a pulp by the Filipino puncher, De La Hoya remains in a quandary…
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I?m always ready to fight ? Hatton
By Nick Giongco
It?s never been Ricky Hatton?s habit to come into a fight not fully prepared. So when Hatton answers the bell on May 2 with Manny Pacquiao on the opposite corner, the Filipino…
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Hatton in training, Pacquiao relaxing
By Nick Giongco
While Manny Pacquiao?s days are filled with various commitments in showbiz and business, his rival, Ricky Hatton, is reportedly burning sweat in England getting ready for the big night. Two of Hatton?s…