Boom-boom makes weight

By Homer D. Sayson May 21, 2006

LOS ANGELES – Against the backdrop of Hollywood’s famous spotlight, ALA sensation Rey Boom “Boom Bautista” easily made weight for his superbantamweight showdown today against Nicaraguan Roberto Bonilla at the Staples Center.…

“Le pelearé como hizo Pacquiao”

By Ernesto Castellanos May 21, 2006

LOS ÁNGELES, Calif., 19 de mayo.- Los enviados de ESTO encontramos esta mañana a Ricardo "Rocky" Juárez cuando caminaba por las instalaciones del hotel donde se hospeda, acompañado por miembros de su…

Pacquiao nets a bundle on Clippers bet

By Abac Cordero May 21, 2006

Manny Pacquiao had other things in mind when he faced Oscar Larios Friday at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles: the NBA playoffs and Marco Antonio Barrera. "Go Clippers!" was how…

Pacman, the PR man

By PhilBoxing.com May 21, 2006

MANNY PACQUIAO is not only a world-class boxer but also a world champion public relations man, too. This, he proved yesterday without doubt. Upon entering the Bonaventure Hotel for his second meeting…

Pacquiao, Larios and their Thrilla in Manila!

By Juan E. Brignone May 20, 2006

After 31 years, the historic Araneta Coliseum of Manila, Philippines, will be host again of a first class boxing event on Saturday July 1st (Sunday July 2nd in Manila) when local hero…

Pacquiao-Larios on PPV!

By Juan E. Brignone May 20, 2006

Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao and former world champion Oscar Larios were both on hand today in Los Angeles at a press conference where it was announced that their 12-round super featherweight clash…

IS MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA A “SHOT” FIGHTER?

By Pedro Fernandez May 20, 2006

Los Angeles, CA-When does a fighter peak? That is the $64,000 question facing handicappers in regards to the Marco Antonio Barrera-Rocky Juarez battle Saturday night at the Staples Center. Do you bet…

A Night of Knockouts in Bacarra

By Salvador Lopez May 20, 2006

All five professional bouts in the “Bakbakan sa Bacarra” boxing card ended in TKOs that the event could had been dubbed as “A Night of Knockouts in Bacarra”. The show held last…

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Gab and Jab at GAB

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza May 20, 2006

Gab and jab at GAB By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza I felt sorry for the tragedy that basketball star Eugene Tejada of Purefoods succumbed. Jesus, his spinal cord was seriously dislocated. What added…

Jaca battles Honmo for OPBF diadem today

By Salven L. Lagumbay May 20, 2006

TOKYO--Both RP super-featherweight champ Jimrex Jaca and Japan`s Nobuhito Honmo easily made weight at yesterday`s official weigh-in at the Japan Boxing Commission headquarters in Tokyo, Japan in advance of their 12-round showdown…

Jaca bids for 2nd OPBF title today

By Emmanuel B. Villaruel May 20, 2006

Cebu-honed ring gladiator Jimrex Jaca shoots for his second Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation crown as he takes on Nobuhito Honmo for the vacant OPBF super featherweight belt today at the historic…

Jaca fights Japanese for Oriental title today

By Dennis Principe May 20, 2006

Challenger Jimrex Jaca easily made the weight for his scheduled 12-round Oriental title fight against Nobuhito Honmo today at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Jaca, the one-time OPBF superbantamweight, came in…

Sayson: Looking forward to a Bautista boom

By Homer D. Sayson May 20, 2006

CHICAGO – It was about 2 a.m. here in Chicago (3 p.m. yesterday in Cebu) when I reluctantly woke up. Peeling myself from the cushy bedsheets, I stormed to the shower, got…

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Roach says Pacquiao will be ready for Larios

By Joaquin Henson May 20, 2006

Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will be ready to beat Oscar Larios when they face off in a 12-round World Boxing Council International superfeatherweight title bout at the Araneta Coliseum…

Pacman, Larios meet today

By PhilBoxing.com May 20, 2006

TWO-TIME WORLD champion Manny Pacquiao comes face to face with Mexican Oscar "Chololo" Larios of Mexico for the second time in a news conference as they meet with the international media today…