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Pacquiao fight at Big Dome?
By Nick Giongco
BOXING MAN Rod Nazario began exploratory talks with the Araneta group concerning a possible mid-November appearance at the big dome by featherweight star Manny Pacquiao. "Pag-aaralan pa,?? a team Pacquiao said yesterday…
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MURAD: PACQUIAO WILL DEFINITELY FIGHT THIS YEAR
Internationally known promoter Murad Muhammad says featherweight ?People?s Champion? Manny Pacquiao ?will definitely fight this year? stressing that he has pulled off miracles in the past and can do it again. In…
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Manila fight looms for Pacquiao
Concerned over featherweight People?s Champion Manny Pacquiao being left out of the picture after what appeared to be a doublecross by Top Rank Inc. president Bob Arum, who reneged on a commitment…
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Filipino boxing foundation emerges in US West Coast
By Eddie Alinea
A MOVE to form a Filipino Boxing Foundation, aimed at helping destitute former world champions, has snowballed in the US West Coast. The move, spearheaded by San Francisco-based promoter Noel Rivera, was…
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Heart of the Matter between Morales and Barrera
By James Blears
Showdown number three between Erik Morales and Marco Antonio is going to be a supreme test of exacting physical preparation and heart-who wants it most, according to WBC Executive Secretary Mauricio Sulaiman.…
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Philippine Fans Rooting For Barrera
By Rick Reeno
It has been a few days since the Morales-Pacquiao swerve by Top Rank and fans of Manny Pacquiao are still outraged. Emails have been flying into me by the hour from Philippine…
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GOLDEN BOY ADDS INSULT TO INJURY
After Top Rank Inc., president Bob Arum reneged on a verbal commitment for WBC/IBF super featherweight champion Erik Morales to defend his title against featherweight ?People?s Champion? Manny Pacquiao on November 6…
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Ringside Report Speaks to Manny Pacquaio’s Trainer, Buboy Fernandez
As my wife and I took our seats beside where the ring announcer sat before the start of the boxing event I was assigned to judge, the ring announcer introduced me to…
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ARUM DOUBLE CROSSED TEAM PACQUIAO
There is a lot of bitterness in the Team Pacquiao camp and anger among Filipino boxing fans over what they believe was a classic double-cross by Top Rank Inc., president Bob Arum…
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Team Pacquiao shops for worthy opponent
By Nick Giongco
DON?T DESPAIR Manny Pacquiao fans. Despite being left out in the cold, the handlers of the world?s premier featherweight are optimistic that Pacquiao will be able to showcase his wares before the…
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Bob Arum Confirms Done Deal For Morales-Barrera 3
By Rick Reeno
After all the talk and all the back and forth negotiations, the odd man out is Manny Pacquiao. The initial negotiations started with Barrera-Pacquiao, turned into Morales-Pacquiao and has ended with Barrera-Morales.…
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Top Rank: It’s Morales-Barrera III
IF he insists on pushing through with his schedule despite the sudden turn of events, Filipino ring star Manny Pacquiao will leave for the United States on September 8 to start training…
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Barrera, Morales to fight again
By Kevin Iole
BIG BEAR CITY, Calif. -- After several weeks of often frustrating negotiations, all it took was a face-to-face meeting to finalize the third fight between Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera. Morales…
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Barrera-Morales III a ‘Go’; Pacquiao Left Out in Cold
LOS ANGELES-Trying to hide dejection, Manny Pacquiao's promoter Murad Muhammad waited all day for that one call from friend and Top Rank big boss Bob Arum so that he can relay the…
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Morales, Barrera to Meet Again
Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales each have a disputed victory over the other and the Mexican rivals will meet for a third time, on Nov. 27 in a 130-pound bout, Top…
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Pacquiao or Barrera? Who Is Morales Fighting?
By Rick Reeno
There are conflicting reports floating all over the net and newspapers worldwide over who Erik Morales will face in November. Depending on who speak to and what camp you contact, the stories…
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Breaking News: So What’s Next For Manny Pacquiao?
By G. Leon
Muhammad: "None of the top Mexican's are in a rush to fight Manny Pacquiao!" August 26, 2004 - After learning of the Morales-Barrera rubber match, Boxingtalk.com reached out to featherweight king Manny…
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Breaking News: Top Rank Confirms Morales-Barrera III
By G. Leon
August 26, 2004 - Boxingtalk.com just got off the phone with Top Rank VP Todd DuBoef who confirmed Boxingtalk's breaking news regarding Morales-Barrera III. Although he wouldn't say much, DuBoef stated, "Yes,…
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Breaking News: November 27: Morales-Barrera III, HBO PPV
By G. Leon
August 26, 2004 - Just minutes ago, Boxingtalk.com received word from sources close to the situation that the rubber match between WBC/IBF super featherweight king Erik "El Terrible" Morales and Marco Antonio…
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Erik Morales: ”It Will Be A Classic”
By Rick Reeno
The sudden change of events in the last few days have made boxing fans jump for joy. The Marco Antonio Barrera-Manny Pacquiao rematch went bust due to issues with money. Barrera is…