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Tale of two birthday celebrators
By Beth Celis, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 21 Dec 2011
Like many sports fans, I was eager to get a feedback on the birthday celebration of two famous sports personalities.
The first is eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, who turned 33 last Saturday and splurged on an P8-million party at a convention center in General Santos City, acco Read Full Story >>>Why Has Floyd Mayweather Been a Consistent Favorite vs. Manny Pacquiao?
By Alex Groberman, Opposing Views, Wed, 21 Dec 2011
Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao, the world?s most tedious rivalry, has been marred by question marks from day one. Why can?t these two come to an understanding? Who?s negotiating on their parts? Is drug-testing still an issue? Was it ever? Is money still an issue? Was it ever? Why does Bo Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao assumes military post
By Joseph Jubelag, Tempo, Wed, 21 Dec 2011
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Filipino boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pac- quiao officially assumed Monday as deputy commander of the Army reserve battalion covering this city and Sarangani Province.
Pacquiao, who was recently commissioned as lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserv Read Full Story >>> USA Boxing Remains Silent Regarding its Connection to Ronald Simms
By Tim Harrison, The Boxing Tribune, Wed, 21 Dec 2011
The quiet controversy surrounding the death of Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez Jr., a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and amateur boxer on the U.S. Marines Boxing Team, is typical of the shady side of boxing. When the United States Marine Corps dismissed trainer Ronald Simms following the Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE?S CRUSHING DEFEAT OF MONTIEL IS ?KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR?
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire?s crushing second round defeat of highly touted Mexican veteran Fernando Montiel to win the WBC/WBO bantamweight title has been chosen by the prestigious Sports Illustrated as ?The Knoc Read Full Story >>> PBA SHOWS ITS HEART
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
The Philippine Basketball Association which is currently enjoying a renewed public interest and support as evidenced by an increase in ?live? attendance at the games, gate receipts and television ratings has shown its got a heart by donating P1 million to the relief efforts for the victims of typhoo Read Full Story >>> Victor Ortiz on Berto?s past steroid implications; compares Pacquiao to Floyd Jr
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Earlier today at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California, Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto came face to face ahead of their February 11th rematch at the MGM Grand Read Full Story >>> Ortiz, Berto unsatisfied with first fight, want to do better in rematch
By Doug Fischer, The Ring, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
LOS ANGELES ? Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto say they don?t make New Year?s resulotions, but if the two welterweight contenders did it?s clear after a recent press conference for their anticipated rematch that their No. 1 goal for 2012 is to do better in their Feb. 11 showdown than they did in their f Read Full Story >>> The 2011 Boxing Report Card? Part II ; Fan?s Take
By Paul Magno, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Here's a look at boxing's biggest, best stars and the letter grade they've earned over the last year. In the second installment of the 3-part series, we'll look at the stars from super featherweight to junior middleweight (130 lbs. - 154 lbs.)
For a look at Part I, Click HERE
Saul Alvarez Read Full Story >>> Ring Ratings Update: Ward ascends
By Michael Rosenthal, The Ring, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
To say that Andre Ward is on the rise is a gross understatement.
The 2004 Olympic gold medalist entered the Super Six World Boxing Classic as a prospect. He emerged with THE RING championship, two major titles and recognition as the best 168-pounder in the world.
And his ascent continued on Read Full Story >>> Manny?s Pac-Van A sneak peek at Pacquiao?s customized Hyundai County
By Alvin Uy, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
How do you knock out the world?s best pound-for-pound boxer? It seems only the wife knows.
When Manny Pacquiao celebrated his 33rd birthday last December 17, his lovely wife, Jinkee, had one big surprise: she gave him a highly modified Hyundai County.
Jinkee had secretly commissioned popular a Read Full Story >>> Divorce could cost Kobe lots of sleep and some $70 million
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
I FEEL sorry for Kobe Bryant these days. Not because his beloved Lakers were unable to grab Chris Paul from New Orleans. And not because the Lakers lost Lamar Odom to Dallas for next to nothing.
I feel sorry for Kobe because Read Full Story >>> PHOTO: ORTIZ-BERTO L.A. PRESSCON
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Former World Champion Victor Ortiz (Left) and former World Champion Andre Berto (Right) pose on December 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the press conference to officially announce their February 11, 2012 rematch at Read Full Story >>> Daniel Ponce De Leon vs. Omar Estrella January 21st
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Tijuana featherweight Omar "Dinamita" Estrella (15-3-2, 10KOs) has a big opportunity in his near future when on Saturday, January 21st, he is scheduled to face the former world champion Daniel Ponce de Leon (41-4, 34KOs) in Mexico City at a venue to be determined. The ten round bout will be present Read Full Story >>> Arum over Sulaiman's pre-ejaculated attempt to enforce WBC's rules?
By Granville Ampong, Examiner.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Brief Commentary via HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - No doubt, promoter Top Rank Godfather Robert "Bob" Arum should top the list as the premier driving force behind the sport of b Read Full Story >>> 2011 in Pictures: Juan Manuel Marquez defies the odds
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
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In 2011, Juan Manuel Marquez was granted with the one fight that he desperately craved; a third meeting with pound-for-pound stalwart Manny Pacquiao.
Having fought Pacquiao twice, Read Full Story >>> RON FRAZIER: "IT'S BEEN VERY CLEAR... BOB ARUM IS THE STUMBLING BLOCK"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
"I think it's been very clear who didn't want this fight to happen and it's Bob Arum. The fighters, at the end of the day, if you put them in there, they are going to fight. I'm not going to say a guy that has 42 professional fights and over 100 amateur fights and has been in boxing since birth is s Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales Wants A Goldenboy vs. Top Rank Tournament At 140
By Eric Anaya, Rope-A-Dope Radio, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
On his official twitter account (@terrible100), Erik Morales took it upon him self to call out both promoters to make a tournament between the fighters of each stable. He wants Goldenboy and Top Rank to work together, but not for the sake of peaceful harmony, but rather to engage in the art of pugul Read Full Story >>> Lem's latest: Ward touts his chin; Ortiz, Berto agree to Olympic-style testing
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Andre Ward, of Oakland, Calif., continually nailed Saturday night's rival with an injured left hand, biting down and enduring the pain over the course of a unanimous decision victory over Carl Froch, of England, at Boardwalk Hall.
THE RING's No. 1 rated super middleweight, Read Full Story >>> CLASSIC BOUTS ON AKTV ?SUPER FIGHTS? TONIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Highlights of four classic bouts will be featured on AKTV Action Television ?Super Fights? on IBC 13 at 9:00 p.m. tonight.
A growing following that watched the ?Fight of the Century? between Muhammad Ali and ?Smokin Joe? Frazie Read Full Story >>>
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