Santos A. Perez
121 articles · The Miami Herald
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Pacquiao expects tough fight against Hatton
The magnitude of his fights increases with every victory, yet Manny Pacquiao somehow remains level headed. Pacquiao is not about to become bombastic toward an opponent while hyping a fight. Already considered…
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Fight fans have a variety of big matchups to dream about
The best bouts don't always end in the ring. Promotional interference, TV network tie-ups or a fighter's unwillingness to accept a fight the public demands instead leads to fantasy matches. Lennox Lewis…
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Margarito hand-wrap incident causes alarm
The hand-wrapping incident involving former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito before his bout Jan. 24 against Shane Mosley again has placed attention on fighter-trainer responsibilities and commission oversight. The California State Athletic Commission…
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Pacquiao headlines up-and-down 2008
Out with old and in with the new. Boxing might have found a fresh crossover attraction in 2008. And the sport desperately needs it. Manny Pacquiao's victories over Juan Manuel Marquez, David…
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Pacquiao fighting weighty issues
MIAMI - Little did Manny Pacquiao envision when he walked into the ring for his first professional match 13 years ago that he would one day perform in one of boxing's most…
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Marquez set to fight Casamayor on Saturday
Although not exactly chasing Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez still doesn't mind casting a shadow over his familiar opponent. Pacquiao scored a tight decision and fought to a draw against Marquez in…
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De La Hoya stops retirement talk
Just two months ago, Oscar De La Hoya seemingly repeated the phrase in every stop of a national tour to promote his autobiography. De La Hoya vowed he would retire from boxing…
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Diaz took long road to win his first title
An Olympic background usually provides fighters a faster route to professional title contention. Fernando Vargas and David Reid, both members of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, became world champions by their 14th…
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Diaz took long road to win his first title
An Olympic background usually provides fighters a faster route to professional title contention. Fernando Vargas and David Reid, both members of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, became world champions by their 14th…
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Pacquiao, Marquez still sharp
Nearly four years separated them between fights but Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez proved that time failed to diminish the skills of two talented 130-pound fighters or the intensity of their…
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Wait for super-featherweight title rematch ending
fights often result in immediate rematches, or at the latest, within a two-year window. Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have defied the norm. After their thrilling 2004 fight ended in a…
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Despite some setbacks in ’07, boxing enjoyed successful year
Boxing fought back and countered shots it has lost some of its appeal to rival mixed martial arts in 2007. Although the sport still lacks a dominant heavyweight champion and network television…
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Pacquiao sends Barrera packing
Despite lacking a fight-finishing arsenal, Manny Pacquiao again proved his skills can dominate a bout. Blessed with superior hand and foot speed, Pacquiao never allowed Marco Antonio Barrera to mount a fight-altering…
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Mexican boxer Marquez seeking converts
Acceptance of the masses in his native Mexico has come with daunting challenges for Juan Manuel Marquez. When identifying their favorite current fighters, Mexican fans often cast their lots on bitter rivals…
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De La Hoya likely will take precedence for busy Roach
MIAMI - Earning a reputation as one of the sport's top trainers comes with a price. True, Freddie Roach likely will be paid handsomely to train Oscar De La Hoya for a…
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Spotlight on Boxing | Ring-ing in the New Year
A triumphant return. Continued confirmation of pound-for-pound supremacy. Ascendancy of the Eastern European heavyweights. The exciting culmination of a super-featherweight trilogy. Boxing storylines proved abundant in 2006 and for a change, most…
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Pacquiao dominates again
The conflict often occurs with a fighter's career in decline. Determination battles with eroding skills. A will to absorb one solid punch after another hoping to counter with fight-altering flurries. Erik Morales…
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Time not on Morales’ side
Signs begin to show when losses accumulate at an uncommon rate. Invincibility suddenly is replaced with the tag fighters dread -- ``career on the decline.'' Once a familiar entry on the best…
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November to be a month to remember for boxing fans
Set aside multiple blocks of viewing time. Expand the pay-per-view budget. Make sure your TiVo is programmed for specific channels, dates and hours. If there is a busy month of boxing, November…
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Pacquiao avenges loss to Morales
Manny Pacquiao has become accustomed to receiving congratulatory phone calls from his native country's highest government official. In fact, Pacquiao soon might find comfort in calling Philippines president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo by first…
