Cebu City ? The boxers who will represent the Philippines had a public workout at the Event Center of SM Cebu Friday evening to promote the first big boxing event for 2012 - PINOY PRIDE XI: PHILIPPINES vs. THE WORLD.
Read Full Story >>>?No, that can?t happen? ? Mayweather rejects Pacquiao?s 50/50 split proposal
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
As seen moments ago on ESPN, undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. apparently is not on board with Manny Pacquiao?s 50/50 purse split suggestion for a potential May 5th fight between the two ch Read Full Story >>>
Donaire to hold public media workout in San Carlos, California this Saturday
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire, Jr. will be back in The Bay area this weekend to conduct his open media day workout that has become part of his tradition every time he ha Read Full Story >>>
BARBOSA, GOMEZ DRAW; PARAGUA PREVAILS IN NEW DELHI CHESS MEET
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Individual standings after seventh round:
6.5 points---GM John Paul Gomez (PHILIPPINES)
6.5 points---GM Oliver Barbosa (PHILIPPINES)
6 points---GM Mark Paragua (PHILIPPINES)
6 points---GM Andrei Deviatkin (Russia)
6 points---GM Evgeny Gleizerov (Russia)
6 points---IM Das Debashis (India)
6 Read Full Story >>>
BECKHAM SIGNS NEW TWO-YEAR DEAL WITH LA GALAXY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Football icon David Beckham has agreed on a new two-year deal to remain with Mjor League Soccer champions LA Galaxy
There had been widespread speculation that the 36 year old former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielde Read Full Story >>>
Philippines - Thais share equal pride with Filipinos in Pacquiao?s boxing success, says Thailand leader
ISRIA, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
The Thai people share equal pride with Filipinos with the success of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in the international sports arena, visiting Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Thursday.
?It is a pleasure in visiting the Philippines, a country that shares close ties with Thai Read Full Story >>>
SHOBOX TRIPLEHEADER FINAL WEIGHTS AND QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Rico Ramos (L) and Rigoneaux.
Friday, Jan. 20, The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nev.
Live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) on SHOWTIME?
Rico ?Suavecito? Ramos: 122 pounds Read Full Story >>>
Time to set all pettiness aside: Even split is fair for Pacquiao and Mayweather
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. did the right thing by placing a call to Team Pacquiao which ultimatey led to both protagonists finally getting through to each other without layers and Read Full Story >>>
J-14's readers pick Charice as the 'Hottest Girl'
By Granville Ampong, Examiner.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
CHARICE PEMPENGCO, 19, is simply one of the phenomenal teenage figures who has successfully reached out the American entertainment industry with tremendous mainstream appeal, specifically in the wid Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao has backup plan if Mayweather bout doesn't occur
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Manny Pacquiao on Thursday selected his next opponent ? that is, if he fails to reach a deal for a super-bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said.
Arum declined to unveil the name of the non-Mayweather opponent, but said that fighter will be announced next week if ne Read Full Story >>>
Random Acts of Ring Rambling: Floyd, Manny, Sergio, More
By Thomas Gerbasi, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
It?s been a while since I?ve knocked one of these out, and with so much going on in the boxing world, this is as good a time as any for some ramblings on the sweet science in all its various forms.
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather ? Seriously, this fight had better be good. I expect this kind of gossip, i Read Full Story >>>
Real knockout
By Linda Stasi, New York Post, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, Wladimir Klitschko, Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao, Amir Khan. You don?t have to be a boxing fan to be familiar with the names.
You probably do have to be a boxing fan to know the name Freddie Roach, the man who trained every one of those champs.
Get ready to get famili Read Full Story >>>
Hub boxing legend Freddie Roach will hook viewers
By Tenley Woodman, Boston Herald, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Dedham?s Freddie Roach is used to working in the spotlight.
The super bantamweight boxer turned coach has trained 28 champions, from Mike Tyson to Manny Pacquiao.
Now the focus is on him.
HBO spent a year following the future International Boxing Hall of Famer (he will be inducted in June) Read Full Story >>>
Seth Mitchell talks Ibragimov win, future, Pacquiao, Mayweather and more
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Rising heavyweight contender Seth Mitchell (24-0-18KO-1D) sat down with 8CN and talked about his recent very impressive win over Timur Ibragimov (30-3-1D). Mitchell breaks down the fight, and talks about what lays ahead for his future. Seth talks about how he matches up against the Klitshcko brothe Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao confirms talking to Floyd; megafight on?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao told The STAR during last night's People Asia awards dinner that Floyd Mayweather called him up to discuss their highly anticipated fight.
"Yes, nag-usap kami kanina. Tumawag siya sa akin," said Pacquiao of the latest and biggest development so far in their lo Read Full Story >>>
ALA Promotion eyes possible partnership with Top Rank, MP to promote fights in PH and in US
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
ONE OF the biggest boxing promotional outfits in the Philippines, ALA Promotions, takes a huge step this year as it is working on a partnership with US-based Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao?s MP Promotions.
ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer recently met Top Rank head Bob Arum and Pacquiao?s a Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather takes his case to Pacman
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
LAS VEGAS ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. continued his campaign to land a fight with Manny Pacquiao, cutting out the middle man by phoning Pacquiao directly in an effort to make what would be the richest fight in boxing history May 5.
Mayweather called Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz early Thursday mornin Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao talk
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Floyd Mayweather Jr., who for the past two weeks has been relentlessly calling for fellow welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to fight him on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, raised the chase to a new level on Wednesday night -- he called Pacquiao on the telephone and spoke directly with him in Read Full Story >>>
THE MEGA BOUT IS ON! ARUM?S GREED VS. FLOYD?S EGO
By Reni M. Valenzuela, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Bob Arum is atop his throne. He has been playing god as though he has the world at his command. He is in his twilight years, yet still looks at money as though he can bring it to heaven or hell. Leaving a great legacy like the Read Full Story >>>
QUOTES FROM TODAY'S DANIEL PONCE DE LEON VS. OMAR ESTRELLA & LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR SATRUDAY'S "SABADOS DE CORONA" ON TELEVISA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Plus Hot Golden Boy Promotions Prospect Marco Antonio Periban Takes On Veteran Rito Rubalcava From La Bodega Del Boxeo In Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
DANIEL PONCE DE LEON
"I trained really hard physically and mentall Read Full Story >>>
