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Forget a fourth fight
LOS ANGELES ? Will fans pay to watch a fourth meeting between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez? That?s the big $22 Million question. Pacquiao was guaranteed $22 Million for taking on…
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If The Judges And Computer Erred, Who Could Have Scored It Right?
Determining the winner in a boxing bout is not like selecting the new American Idol or choosing the New Seven Wonders of the World where the volume of votes texted in from…
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Morales ready for Pacquiao, Mayweather
LOS ANGELES ? The legendary Mexican warrior known as ?El Terrible? is ready to take on Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather or anyone who dares to cross his path in a resurrected career…
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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ III REPLAYED AND DISSECTED
In the face of the so-called "controversial" victory of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao over Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez in their third meeting in Las Vegas last Saturday, I suggested…
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MARQUEZ IS PACQUIAO?S EQUAL
Juan Manuel Marquez did not go down this time but still found himself at the losing end of the decision. Manny Pacquiao heard the booing of the crowd. Just like in their…
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Manny’s worst cut ever, says Jinkee
LAS VEGAS ? For over 45 minutes, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao was closeted in a private room with plastic surgeon Dr. Jerry Roth shortly after he beat Juan Manuel Marquez on…
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Koncz won’t advise Pacquiao-Marquez IV
LAS VEGAS ? If you ask Michael Koncz, he?ll tell you forget about dreaming of a fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez because the fans won?t want to pay…
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No doubt in Manny’s mind
LAS VEGAS ? After a grueling grind of 12 rounds, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is convinced he was the clear winner over Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…
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Roach: Marquez’ style tough to crack
LAS VEGAS ? It seems that whenever Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fight, the outcome is never convincing. That?s because their styles are almost made for each other. Marquez is a…
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Is Pacman unbeatable?
MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao hasn?t lost in his last 14 fights and it seems like light years ago when he was beaten by Erik Morales on points in…
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Why it won’t be like before
LAS VEGAS ? When the first bell rings to start hostilities in the third Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here this morning (Manila time), it will…
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Marquez adjusts style for Manny
MANILA, Philippines - Will it be a ?new? Juan Manuel Marquez facing Manny Pacquiao when they square off for the WBO welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas…
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Marquez admits he’s a sore loser
MANILA, Philippines - Juan Manuel Marquez hates to lose. And in his professional boxing history, the Mexican?s record lists five defeats ? to Javier Duran on a first round disqualification in his…
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Breaking down Marquez
If Juan Manuel Marquez is a proficient technical fighter, Manny Pacquiao is the epitome of the non-traditional dervish in the ring. That?s why whenever they clash, fans are in for a treat.…
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Beristain: Marquez beat Pacquiao twice
MANILA, Philippines - It?s not only Juan Manuel Marquez who believes that he beat Manny Pacquiao twice in their two meetings. Hall of Fame trainer Ignacio (Nacho) Beristain is convinced Marquez did…
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Donaire picks Manny by late KO
MANILA, Philippines - While WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. isn?t taking Juan Manuel Marquez lightly, he?s picking Manny Pacquiao to beat the Mexican by a knockout anywhere between the eighth and…
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LET’S SUPPORT OUR SEA GAMES ATHLETES
Jose Cojuangco. We have had our fair share of differences in the past with Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose ?Peping? Cojuangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia especially on the manner…
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Donaire vows no more boring bouts
MANILA, Philippines - Expecting to face tougher opposition when he moves up to the superbantamweight division, Nonito Donaire Jr. said the other day the warriors looming in the horizon guarantee no more…
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Manny as global Pinoy symbol
There?s a new backer in WBO welterweight champion and the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao?s corner. LBC Express, the largest international Filipino cargo and courier company, is joining the Pacman…
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Pacquiao Agrees to “Winner Takes All” In Fight against Floyd Mayweather
Hollywood, California, Nov. 4 - Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, responding to a dare by late night show host Jimmy Kimmel, tonight said he is willing to face undefeated American boxer Floyd…
