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?We need an Ali Act?<br>Pacquiao first to test US law protecting boxers
UNDER the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act in the United States, chances are great for Manny Pacquiao getting what he?s due from the pay-per-view shares earned in his recent fight with Erik…
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The fight for pay-per-view revenues (Part 2)
While we may question the judgment of Manny Pacquiao in signing a two-year management deal with American Shelly Finkel after discarding his former manager Marty Elorde during a crucial stage of his…
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Fighting Words: Mormeck, Pacquiao, Contender and More
In this week?s edition of Fighting Words, we?ll take a quick look at the cruiserweight unification match, answer another email concerning Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales, correct some errors on this month?s…
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Pacquiao PPV share ‘secure’ under Ali Act
UNDER the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, chances are great that Manny Pacquiao would still get his share from the pay-per-view earnings of his recent fight with Erik Morales. And such a…
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MAYOL RETAINS OPBF TITLE IN JAPAN
Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation minimum weight champion Rodel Mayol retained his title with a lopsided twelve round decision over former Japanese champion Takayuki Korogi at the Central Gym in Osaka, Monday night…
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Murad Muhammad gets back at Manny Pacquiao
To: Manny Pacquaio I have worked in this sport of boxing for over 40 years and NEVER in those years have I seen a more disgraceful display of ingratitude and disloyalty than…
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Distractions hurt Pacquiao?s chances (Part I)
One day after his management contract with Marty Elorde expired last Jan. 31, Ring Magazine and International Boxing Association featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao signed a two-year management deal with Shelly Finkel and…
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Pacquiao a winner in another ring
By Nick Giongco
AFTER LICKING his wounds from the beating he absorbed from Erik The Terrible, Manny Pacquiao got a measure of success in another ring. He cleaned up some of his rivals during a…
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A Tribute to Manny Pacquiao
I met Manny and his family recently in the Mandarin Hotel lobby here in the PI. I just alighted from my car together with my wife and son to spend the Easter…
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Post fight Pacquiao Vs Morales Mailbag Part V
By Kimo Morrison & Isaac Barrio
Top Pangilinan: I'm a big fan of Pacquiao and I think the fight was really awesome and a classic one. I think Manny's cut in the 5th round has big effect on…
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The Difference Between Champions And Titleholders
By Eric Raskin
Jean-Marc Mormeck is the world cruiserweight champion. The only world cruiserweight champion. Two days ago, he was a mere titleholder, a designation that doesn?t mean much at all. Not in a world…
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Barrera’s Wild Ride Continues
By Sean Stowell
Just about a year ago Marco Antonio Barrera's stock was at a low point. It was thought that he may have been at the end of his stellar career, and it was…
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Pacquiao?s contract
By Beth Celis
I only had one request from colleague Ronnie Nathanielsz when he called the other day to inform me that he had just arrived from the United States where he covered the Manny…
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Pacquiao to fight another Mexican?
By Abac Cordero
Another Mexican boxer outside of the "Big Three" is being lined up as Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent. The 26-year-old Pacquiao, who lost to Mexico?s Erik Morales at the MGM Grand in Las…
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Dissecting Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach
LET'S do it now and see who's the bigger cabron, grunted Erik Morales in his turn to speak during the final presscon of his showdown against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand…
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Pacquiao: bad manners
Far be it for this columnist to stick a little blade into the side of a Filipino treated far and wide as a national icon. His name is Manny Pacquiao and he…
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The Inside Story: Pacquiao vs Morales
Much has been written and much more said about the epic battle between Ring Magazine and International Boxing Association featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and former three-time world champion Erik ?El Terrible? Morales…
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Do US Laws Have Enough Teeth to Protect Pacquiao? <br>(Third of a Series)
LOS ANGELES?While Manny Pacquiao?s wily promoter Murad Muhammad and his cohorts think they have scored a fast one over the Filipino, set US laws will be put to test to reclaim what…
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Negotiating the web
By Gail Ilagan
DAVAO CITY -- Jerry agreed that there should be nothing reprehensible about a poor boy from Dadiangas doing a stint at the MGM Grand for the money. He went on to say…
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No revenge for Pacquiao as Morales goes heavier
FILIPINO boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will not get a shot at vengeance against Erik "El Terrible" Morales. The other day, the Mexican legend Morales announced that he will most likely be moving…