Fourth Pinoy world champ in the midst?

By Dennis Principe Sep 28, 2007

FILIPINO boxer Donnie Nietes will let his fists decide the outcome of his world-title challenge this coming Sunday at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu. Nietes said he won?t allow the judges…

Thai to use antidote for Nietes? snake in WBO title fight

By Rommel C. Manlosa Sep 28, 2007

THAI and WBO No.2 challenger Pornsawan Kratengdaenggym has come prepared and is ready to take the vacant WBO minimumweight belt when he goes home on Oct. 1. Speaking with the help of…

Pacquiao turns on heat, issues warning

By Recah Trinidad Sep 28, 2007

LOS ANGELES -- Manny Pacquiao Thursday formally turned on the heat and declared that his raging rivalry with Mexican warrior Marco Antonio Barrera could be decided only in actual battle, not through…

MANNY PACQUIAO O MARCO BARRERA, LE PUEDO GANAR A LOS MEJORES, ADVIERTE EDWIN VALERO

By Arturo Contreras Sep 28, 2007

Para Gamaliel D?az? ?qu? se siente ser retador al campeonato pluma del Consejo Mundial de Boxeo que ostenta Jorge Linares?.. El cuestionamiento pudo ser uno de tantos en una rueda de prensa.…

After gym work, Roach devours Mexican (food)

By Nick Giongco Sep 28, 2007

Freddie Roach had for dinner at a popular Thai eatery on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila) after another hard day?s work at the Wild Card Boxing Club? Believe it or not, Roach…

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Chavit marvels at Manny?s stamina

By Joaquin Henson Sep 28, 2007

Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis (Chavit) Singson said the other day Manny Pacquiao?s power and stamina will carry him to victory over Marco Antonio Barrera in their Las Vegas rematch on Oct.…

Barrera pesky presence in Manny camp

By Abac Cordero Sep 28, 2007

LOS ANGELES ? Freddie Roach had Marco Antonio Barrera for dinner Wednesday in his favorite Thai restaurant here. As he enjoyed a mouthful with Pinay boxer Ana Julaton and some friends, Roach…

Pacman?s speed and power will thwart Barrera

By Hermie Rivera Sep 28, 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- That?s Manny Pacquiao?s clear intent in crushing Marco Antonio Barrera?s October hunt for redemption at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Filipino idol is itching…

Barrera?s uppercut could spell the difference in rematch

By Rommel C. Manlosa Sep 28, 2007

DESPITE the odds against him, Mexican three division world champion Marco Antonio Barrera still has the most potent weapon that could lead to the downfall of Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao in…

Yes, Barrera has two chances, real ones

By Recah Trinidad Sep 27, 2007

LOS ANGELES -- Nothing wrong if you had to walk a mile for a Camel, explained an old lung cancer commercial. But what?s wrong with voting and betting for a countryman in…

TOP AUSSIE PROMOTER WANTS TO CHANGE IMAGE OF RP BOXERS

By Ronnie Nathanielsz Sep 27, 2007

Australia?s 2006 ?Promoter of the Year? and well-known boxing host Peter Maniatis wants to change the negative image of Filipino boxers in Australia caused by poor quality fighters getting mauled in terrible…

Pacquiao bares serious defensive lapses

By Recah Trinidad Sep 27, 2007

LOS ANGELES -- Manny Pacquiao?s mission to again crush Mexico?s Marco Antonio Barrera may not come trouble-free based on the result of a sparring session that saw the Filipino boxing superstar getting…

Dejected Batawang Going Home

By Ed de la Vega, DDS Sep 27, 2007

I very seldom get calls very early in the morning as I do not start my working days until 10:00 am. That is why when my phone rung this morning, I knew…

Boxing Regional Chief Calls for Stoppage of Unsanctioned Fights

By Alex P. Vidal Sep 27, 2007

ILOILO CITY -- The regional president of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) in Western Visayas has alerted local boxing and government officials in an ?emergency? meeting at the Japino…