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If pair wins earlier fights, December rematch on tap
By Dan Rafael
Junior lightweights Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao, who waged a sensational brawl in March, are steamrolling toward a rematch. The two action stars will fight separate 12-round bouts Sept. 10 on an…
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Arum confirms Boxingtalk’s breaking news on Morales-Pacquiao doubleheader!
By G. Leon
July 12, 2005 - Moments ago, promoter Bob Arum confirmed Boxingtalk's breaking news regarding the September 10 Morales-Pacquiao doubleheader and potential rematch on a December HBO PPV. "That's absolutely correct," stated Arum,…
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HBO allows Morales-Pacquiao doubleheader to become a joke!
By G. Leon
Morales-Raheem and Pacquiao-Velazquez July 12, 2005 - If you thought HBO had finally awoken from their six month coma and returned to what made them the premier boxing network, -putting on great…
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For Pacquiao, it’s now first class all the way
By Nick Giongco
TIME was when Manny Pacquiao settled himself, with nary a whimper, at economy class whenever he flies to the US. He also stayed in a standard hotel room. But those “sacrifices,” even…
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PENALOSA SET TO FIGHT IN CHI-JUAREZ CARD
Inactive for almost a year now, ex-WBC superfly champ Gerry Penalosa tries to get back into the squared arena as he takes on a soon-to-be-announced foe on August 20 at the Allstate…
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BOBBY PACQUIAO IS GAB BOXER OF THE MONTH
Following his impressive stint in the United States, Bobby Pacquiao has been chosen by the Games and Amusements Board as its Boxer of the Month for June. GAB Boxing Division chief Emmanuel…
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TalkingBoxing.com Interview with FREDDIE ROACH
Jerry Casarez: Freddie how are you ? Freddie Roach: I’m good. Jerry Casarez: Whats going on with Manny Pacquiao? Freddie Roach: Pacquiao...We just finished a lawsuit against Murad Muhammad and we’re outta…
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RSR Mail Bag July 11, 2005
By "Bad" Brad Berkwitt and George Diaz Smith
This weeks bag features as always, Manny Pacquiao questions, a little old school, Hopkins Vs Taylor questions and many others that George always loves answering. Brad, What do you hear about Manny…
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Filipino champ Catubay, Dinoy falter in WBO Asia Pacific title bouts
By Rey Danseco
THE debacle of Filipino fighters in Thailand continues. Philippine flyweight king Federico Catubay and Along Dinoy came back home empty handed after losing in separate World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific championships…
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Pacquiao unveils ‘Manny, Inc.’ plan
THE Golden Boy of Philippine boxing wants to put up his own outfit to promote fights here and abroad, on top of discovering promising fighters who can also make it big time…
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Pacman golf tilt for poor athletes
THIS time Manny Pacquiao makes a big swing for indigent athletes. After dabbling in billiards, cockfighting and, briefly, basketball, Pacquiao plans to hold a fund-raising golf tournament for the benefit of 50…
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Pacquiao to work for ‘green card’
By Nick Giongco
MANNY PACQUIAO will do everything this year to get a green card in the United States, the document that would enable him to leave and enter the US without the attendant hassle.…
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The Best Damn Mailbag in Boxing
In this edition of the best damn mailbag in boxing we tackle questions on Kostya Tszyu, Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, HCB's pound for pound list, and much more. EDWARD EVANS MIGUEL COTTO,…
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Is HBO Still The “King Of Boxing”?
There is no denying the fact that HBO has been the king of boxing in the U.S. for years – nobody even came close to competing with them. However other networks have…
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PacMan ‘enlightened’ by former manager
AN “enlightened” Manny Pacquiao emerged from his meeting with former business manager Rod Nazario on Thursday. “Naliwanagan ako [Everything is clear],” said Pacquiao after he met Nazario, together with his close associates…
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Pacquiao and Morales to fight on same card?
Revered American ring strategist Freddie Roach said that there’s a possibility that his ward, Filipino ring star Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao, and the latter’s tormentor, Mexican star Erik Morales, will be fighting…
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Negotiations on for Bobby Pacquiao in undercard of Klitschko title fight
By Rico Biliran
DAVAO CITY -- Negotiations are now underway for newly-crowned World Boxing Council Continental America super featherweight champion Bobby Pacquiao to to fight with an still undetermined foe on the under card of…
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One on One With Freddie Roach!
By Brad Cooney
Boxingtalk just caught up with 2003 trainer of the year Freddie Roach, who provides us with an in depth update on his entire stable. James Toney, Manny Pacquaio, Brian Viloria, and Mike…
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PACQUIAO NOISE: Is Manny Pacquiao headed for disaster?
Reason I ask is he is fighting at a weight way too big! The 130 lb. division, it maybe where Marco Antonio Barrera & Erik Morales, the big money fights are. But…
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Latest plans for Morales and the Pac-Man
By Ant Evans
Erik Morales w pts 12 Manny Pacquiao, March 19, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada, was so thrilling a boxing match that ringsiders at the MGM Grand were talking excitedly about a rematch even…