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OSCAR DE LA HOYA MANIA HITS THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, June 17 ? The scene was madness as hundreds of fans waited for hours in lines wrapped around the building as Oscar De La Hoya made the first of three…
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MEET WBC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION DAVID DIAZ
Recent Select Columns on the Human Roadblock Between Manny Pacquiao and History LAS VEGAS, NEV -- In less than two weeks, World Boxing Council lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ (34-1-1, 17 KOs), from…
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Journey’s Filipino Frontman Welcomed with Open Arms
Ever since lead singer Steve Perry injured his hip in 1996, legendary '80s rock band Journey hasn't been the same. Singers Steve Augeri and Jeff Scott Soto tried filling Perry's big shoes…
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Pacquiao vs Hatton eyed for Nov. date
Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) are poised to co-host a proposed November showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton of England. Bob Arum, who heads Top Rank, told the Bulletin…
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Sarangani’s Mepranum gets WBO title
MAASIM, Sarangani (June 16, 2008) ? Hometown pride and boxer Richie Mepranum captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental flyweight title after beating Tanzanian Juma Seleman Fundi in "War in Sarangani" on…
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JARO VS DENOY OPBF TIFF TOPS PALAWAN CARD!
An exciting match-up takes place in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan on Friday when RP light flyweight champ Sonny Boy Jaro battles ALA Gym's Along Denoy for the vacant OPBF 108-lb title…
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More boring “boxing is in trouble” talk
Where to start? It's no secret that MMA is a more popular sport than boxing. It's also no secret as to why. Wetzel is hardly uncovering things that nobody has thought of…
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DAVID DIAZ HITS THE AIRWAVES THIS WEEKEND
CHICAGO, IL (June 12, 2008) World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz will hit the airwaves this weekend to discuss his upcoming showdown with THE MEXICUTIONER, Manny Pacquiao set for Saturday, June…
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WAR IN SARANGANI HEATING UP!
ALABEL, Sarangani ? The Philippines No. 1 ranked flyweight Richie Mepranum (right) of Maasim, Sarangani and undefeated Tanzanian Juma Seleman Fundi pose Friday, June 13, during weigh-ins for their Saturday (June 14)…
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LEWKOWICZ IN PANAMA TO FINALIZE BANAL-CONCEPCION DEAL
Sampson Lewkowicz. International matchmaker nonpareil Sampson ?Picasso? Lewkowicz is wrapping up one of his masterpieces to date ? the Banal-Concepcion rivalry for the World Boxing Association super flyweight title on July 26…
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Shot of the Day!
WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach hold up four fingers symbolizing Pacquiao's challenge for a world title in his fourth weight division. Manny said today that his training…
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Cotto, Pacquiao & Pavlik: Boxing’s Big Three
LAS VEGAS, NEV -- Great eras in sports are defined by the athletes that compete in them. On the eve of the U.S. Open golf championship, we are reminded of golf's "Big…
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Tanzanian attack: Fundi arrives for “War in Sarangani”
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 11, 2008) ? Undefeated Tanzanian boxer Juma Seleman Fundi planed in Wednesday (June 11) for the WBO Oriental flyweight bout with Filipino Richie Mepranum at Maasim municipal gymnasium…
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CONDES WOWS MEXICAN FANS!
Even in enemy land, IBF miniflyweight champion Florante Condes continues to win the hearts of some Latinos who have embraced his fighting style as that of them, and have grown fond of…
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‘AMERICAN SON’, DE LA HOYA’S AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL BOOK IS OUT
Legendary ten-time boxing World Champion Oscar De La Hoya signs his new book American Son for customers at the Borders Wall Street Book Store in lower Manhattan on June 10, 2008. De…
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Pacman targets the Hitman
Three-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao has set his sights on a showdown with Ricky Hatton once he has finished with David Diaz. Pacquiao has won world titles at flyweight, super-bantamweight and super-featherweight…
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PACMAN WANTS THE HITMAN
Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Ricky Hatton once he's finished with David Diaz. The Fillipino icon steps up to lightweight on June 28 to face Diaz for the WBC title at the…
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Hatton’s future: No Oscar, maybe Manny
UK press is doing a lot of talking about Ricky Hatton being in line to fight Oscar de la Hoya since Floyd Mayweather, Jr., has "retired" and absolutely will not be fighting…
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Ranking the Super Bantamweights: June 2008
Two important fights in the 122-pound division took place this weekend, so even though the top two fighters are still on their well-earned rests from action, it's worth taking a look at…
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FightFan.com moves Pacquiao to Pound-for-Pound no. 1!
Manny Pacquiao now no. 1 in FightFan.com's pound-for-pound rankings! With Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s announced retirement, FightFan.com has elevated former no. 2 ranked Manny Pacquiao to the number one pound-for-pound fighter in all…
