Ed de la Vega, DDS
1,328 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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PACQUIAO AND HATTON RENDEZVOUS IN HOLLYWOOD (WITH PHOTOS)
Hollywood, CA:- It was a presscon made for Hollywood complete with huge strobe lights that lit the sky, gorgeous models courtesy of RockStar Drinks and Tecate Beer and red carpet to boot.…
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AAPRP PROPOSES CREATION OF U.S. BOXING COMISSION
Los Angeles, CA:- The American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians, Inc. recently met with Congressman Peter King in Washington, DC to discuss the proposed federal legislation which would help create the United…
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IT?S THE FOURTH WEEK OF TRAINING AT THE WILD CARD GYM
Manila, Philippines:- It?s Wednesday again and as usual I was supposed to be reporting and posting photos from the Wildcard Gym with regards to the activities at the Pacquiao training camp. But…
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WEIGHTS FROM PLAYBOY MANSION
Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, CA -- They did the weigh-in today at the famed Playboy Mansion for the fight scheduled tomorrow evening. The mansion is the official residence of Huge Hefner, the…
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NEW RULES AT WILDCARD TRAINING CAMP ISSUED
Los Angeles, CA -- As the training camp goes along and the harder training days looming on the horizon, Freddie Roach is making changes to adjust to the situation. Through an emissary…
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ABS-CBN CREW: THEY ARE BACK, BUT DID THEY EVER LEAVE?
Los Angeles, CA:- This is our third Wednesday report from the Wildcard and we are pleased to say that unlike yesterday, the day was relatively uneventful. The 24/7 crew from HBO was…
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PACMAN?S HANDS PACK A WALLOP
Los Angeles, CA: Yesterday, (Tuesday, LA Time) thanks to Team Pacquiao, PhilBoxing, was able to produce a ?scoop? and post photos concerning the first day of sparring of Manny Pacquiao at the…
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PACQUIAO DOWNS SPARRING PARTNER IN 1ST DAY OF SPARRING (Updated with Photos)
Los Angeles, California -- DARN, IT?S ONLY THR FIRST DAY! At the rate things have started at the Wildcard Gym, Freddie Roach, the famed guru at the gym may have a hard…
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AFTER 62 YEARS, BOXING WILL BE BACK IN GLENDALE, CA
Harutyunyan. Canoga Park, CA:- Back in 1947, the Glendale, California City Council, under pressure from its residents voted to ban boxing competition within the city limits. The sport was classified as ?unwholesome?…
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The Second Wednesday, All is Well
Los Angeles, CA: - As promised, here is the weekly progress report from the Pacquiao training camp at the Wildcard Gym in Hollywood. Pacquiao is slowly but surely progressing towards the hard…
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SLOWLY BUT SURELY, THE PACMAN IS GETTING IN THE GROVE
Los Angeles, CA: - The fight is a still many weeks away but the conditioning is slowly but surely evolving. Today, as a continuation of the conditioning process started last week, Manny…
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JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ — IT?S ABOUT HARD CASH AND CHARISMA, BESIDES ON-RING PERFECTION
Los Angeles, CA:- Juan Manuel Marquez may have finally proven to the boxing world that at the very least he is close to the same pinnacle as Cesar Chavez, Sr and Oscar…
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WATCH OUT 140 POUNDERS, THERE?S A NEW BOY IN TOWN
Los Angeles, CA:- One of boxing?s present premier division, the junior welterweight just became more exciting. Oxnard, California?s Victor Ortiz, the young man called ?Vicious Victor? with his devastating Saturday night victory…
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LOS ANGELES MAYOR HONORS PACQUIAO
Historic Filipino Town, Los Angeles, CA:- Today (Saturday LA time) recently re-elected Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa took time out from his busy schedule and honored boxing?s No. 1 pound for pound…
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FORTY-NINE AND GOING STRONG!
Hollywood, CA: To many, today (March 5th) is just another day. But at the Wildcard Gym, it is something very special. It is Freddie Roach?s birthday. At 49, the amiable Irishman could…
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THE PACMAN IS BACK IN TOWN, THE HARD GRIND BEGINS
Los Angeles, CA:- After completing the obligatory appearances in London and Manchester, England, Manny Pacquiao flew back ?home? to this city to open his training camp at the famed Wildcard Gym of…
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THE PACMAN IS RESTING IN MAKATI BEFORE FLYING TO LONDON
Makati City, Philippines:- Manny Pacquiao is taking a long deserved rest at a swank hotel in this city prior to getting on the plane for his flight abroad to meet all the…
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Headliners for the ?Battle of the Best Bantamweights? Make Weight
Cebu City -- Today at the Cebu Grand Hotel, the main headliners for Gov. Manny Pinol?s promotion ?Battle of the Best Bantamweights easily made the contract fight weigh limit. Rolando Magbanua of…
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CALIFORNIA BOXING COMMISSION?S DECISION IS A COP-OUT
Los Angeles, CA:- Reports indicate that the California State Athletic Commission, after a hearing at Van Nuys, California, suspended Antonio Margarito and his trainer, Javier Capetillo. The suspension is the aftermath of…
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DARCHINYAN HAS MORE BRAVADO THAN GARY SHAW?
Anaheim, California:- Vic Darchinyan did what he said he will do to Jorge Arce but the result was not quiet as he expected. Darchinyan promised to KO Jorge Arce. He punished Arce…
