Felix Trinidad Gives Support to De La Hoya, Cotto

By Mark Vester Apr 20, 2007

In a recent interview with Primera Hora , former champion Felix "Tito" Trinidad revealed that he recently visited his old rival Oscar De La Hoya, who is currently training in Puerto Rico…

Leave it to the experts, Manny

By Roger Serna Apr 20, 2007

I WAS one of those who celebrated over the victory of Manny Pacquiao over Mexican boxer Jorge Solis. The more I watched Manny during the telecast, the more I was convinced that…

Wanted: A poster boy

By PhilBoxing.com Apr 20, 2007

Anyone who has heard about the shooting in Virginia Tech is shocked at the carnage. The idea that an individual ? or two, as in the case of Columbine High School a…

Pacquiao Says He Will Respect Outcome of Elections

By PhilBoxing.com Apr 19, 2007

GENERAL Santos City – Congressional bet Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said that he will respect the outcome of the May 14 elections after signing the covenant last Wednesday here at the Sanguniang Panglungsod…

Golden Boy vs. Pretty Boy: Who Will Be The Man?

By Greg Goodrich, Boxing Press Apr 19, 2007

Part Four: Styles and Stamina On May 5, 2007, Oscar de la Hoya (38-4) will defend his WBC Jr. Middleweight title against reigning pound for pound kingpin and defending WBC Welterweight champion…

Is Boxing Asking Too Much From De La Hoya – Mayweather?

By Matt Wells Apr 19, 2007

Last weekend, HBO began a series entitled "De La Hoya – Mayweather – 24/7". Its stated purpose is to give boxing fans "glimpses" into the personal and professional lives of the two…

Pacquiao replays could violate election law — lawyer

By Tetch Torres-Tupas Apr 19, 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- Continuous replays of the Manny Pacquiao-Jorge Solis fight on cable television may violate Republic Act 9006 or the Fair Election Act, an election lawyer said Thursday. "We want to…

Manny Pacquiao lashes out at his Detractors as he prepares for next Fight

By PhilBoxing.com Apr 19, 2007

Fresh off his victory against Jorge Solis, Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday lashed out against his detractors at a press conference held in the Phillipines shortly after Pacquiao arrived back from…

Double RP Championships Shaping Up in GenSan!

By Salven L. Lagumbay Apr 19, 2007

A double-header is being lined up on May 5 in General Santos City by MP Promotions and Rex 'Wakee' Salud International. Matchmaker Willy Flores, who is working on the card, said that…

NIETES, WBO EXEC ARRIVE IN VICTORIAS CITY!

By Salven L. Lagumbay Apr 19, 2007

World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific minimumweight champion Donnie Nietes has arrived in Victorias City, Negros Occidental ready to defend his title this Saturday against Bangkok's Thongthailek Por Vorasing in a 12-round…

Suico Logs 150 Rds for Japan Title Defense!

By Salven L. Lagumbay Apr 19, 2007

Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) lightweight king Randy 'Komong Bato' Suico has with him a total of 150 rounds of sparring going into his titular defense against Japanese Tomonori Nakagawa at…

SULAIMAN GIVES PACQUIAO SIX MONTHS BEFORE MARQUEZ

By Ronnie Nathanielsz Apr 19, 2007

WBC president Jose Sulaiman says he has given Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao a six month break to campaign for a congressional seat in May before facing reigning super featherweight champion Juan…

SONSONA DEFENDS RP CROWN VS TAMPOS

By Salven L. Lagumbay Apr 19, 2007

Philippine superfly champion Eden 'Magnifico' Sonsona will have a tough defense of his title when he takes on challenger Marvin Tampos in a 12-round scorcher topbilling the 'Bakbakan sa Binangonan' on April…

Fortune: Mexican dealt Pacquiao bitter lesson

By Abac Cordero Apr 19, 2007

LOS ANGELES – What happened, or what almost happened, in San Antonio should serve as a big lesson for Manny Pacquiao. According to Justine Fortune, who handled Pacquiao’s training in Los Angeles…

Roach denies report on Fortune split up

By PhilBoxing.com Apr 19, 2007

Celebrated American trainer Freddie Roach belied reports that he and his long-time assistant Justin Fortune have severed ties and that he knows nothing about his trusted Australian partner quitting the Wild Card…

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Row over Manny to be settled amicably?

By Joaquin Henson Apr 19, 2007

SAN ANTONIO – Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin (Jeng) Gacal said recently he expects the legal battle between Top Rank and Golden Boy over the Filipino boxing icon’s promotional rights to be settled…

Duboef, Top Rank Extend Second Olive Branch To Golden Boy For Manny Pacquaio Peace Talks!

By Michael Marley Apr 19, 2007

Bob Arum used this web site to extend an olive branch to Golden Boy Promotions last week. Top Rank's bossman cited the mounting legal bills his company and Oscar De La Hoya's…