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Casamayor-Marquez to Join Long List of Mexican Independence Day Fights
By Ramon Aranda, 411mania.com, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
Marquez looks to make another imprint on the Mexican national holiday.
On September 13 in Las Vegas, Juan Manuel Marquez will take a huge step toward cementing his status as one of the greatest Mexican fighters of all-time when he challenges Joel "Cepillo" Casamayor, who reigns as The Ring Magazi Read Full Story >>>Is it possible that judging is the most corrupted part of boxing?
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
In a sport where sanctioning bodies routinely manipulate the rankings to serve their interests, where networks permit promotional companies to dictate scheduling and where promoters allow a general distaste for one another to get in the way of making the best fights, is it possible that judging is t Read Full Story >>> Pacquaio sets rare early buildup
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
here?s no coaxing Manny Pacquiao to train early this time.
Knowing that he will be up against a taller, stronger opponent in Oscar de la Hoya on Dec. 6, Pacquiao is leaving for the United States on Sept. 14 to begin his buildup at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles.
Even before the megabuck figh Read Full Story >>> Mad rush on for Pacquiao-de la Hoya tickets
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
Tremendous interest in the showdown between ?The Golden Boy? Oscar de la Hoya and Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao is reflected in the mad rush of people asking about how and where to buy tickets for the fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 6.
Even Manila-based sports analyst Ronnie N Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya will punish Pacquiao, bettors say
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
It?s not exactly a betting line that suggests that Manny Pacquiao would have to bring a pistol to the ring to guarantee a victory over Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas.
But it?s been quite a while since Pacquiao was installed the heavy underdog going into a fight.
According to US oddsma Read Full Story >>> Casamayor/Marquez Interview Transcript
EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
Dave Itskowitch: Thank you everyone for joining us today. As I?m sure you all know Casamayor vs. Marquez is a 12 round light weight championship fight for Casamayor?s Ring Magazine title. It?s taking place September 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Area in Las Vegas. It will be distributed live by HBO Pay Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao to End Up as the Greatest Fighter of All Time?
By Elmer Crisostomo, BleacherReport.com, Tue, 09 Sep 2008
Only a couple of months ago, the great debate in the Philippines was about who the greatest Filipino boxer of all time is, and it?s a toss up between the Pacman and Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde.
But with Manny winning his fourth title in a fourth weight division, and having prospects of fighting D Read Full Story >>> Domingo ready for Thai fighter in Cebu weekend clash
ABS-CBN News, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight champion Michael Domingo said he is ready to do battle with former world champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand on Sunday morning at the ?Daytime Boxing? fight card at the Cebu Coliseum.
Vorapin, who gave reigning WBO champion Gerry Pe?alosa a Read Full Story >>> IBF king Darchinyan wants to knock out Mijares, Donaire
By T.J. Simers, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
IBF superfly champ Vic Darchinyan has indicated he wants to knock out Mexican Cristian Mijares, then go after his tormentor Nonito Donaire Jr.
Darchinyan and Mijares are tentatively set to meet in November, and the brash Australian wants no less than a knockout win before avenging his loss to the Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO OFF TO U.S. SEPT 14
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 8) - World Boxing Council lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao will leave on September 14 for the US for a seven-city tour to drum up fan interest for his December mega fight with Oscar dela Hoy Read Full Story >>> MAYOR HAGEDORN HOSTS TITLE FIGHTS IN PUERTO PRINCESA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Mayor Edward Hagedorn is on top of a big boxing card at Puerto Princesa City this Saturday dubbed ?HAMON SA PRINCESA which he is hosting.
The fight card is being staged in coordination with Johnny Elorde Management Read Full Story >>> Joel Casamayor: Champion on The Brink of Elimination
By Brent Matteo Alderson, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Joel Casamayor has had a stellar boxing career. He won a Gold Medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, won the WBA 130-pound title, and currently holds the linear lightweight world championship. In compiling a solid 36-3-1 record that has entailed bouts with Acelino Freitas, Diego Corrales, and a Read Full Story >>> DE LA HOYA ADMITS MAKING 147 WILL BE A STRUGGLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Oscar De La Hoya is now changing his tune. A couple of weeks ago in an exclusive overseas telephone conversation with www.insidesports.ph De La Hoya said he?d have no problems making the agreed upon 147 pound limit for his showdown Read Full Story >>> Roach: "True Mexicans Will Support Manny Pacquiao"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Freddie Roach, trainer of WBC lightweight champ Manny Pacquiao, told Filipino scribe Dennis Principe that true Mexicans will support Manny when he challenges Oscar De La Hoya on December 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Roach says that De La Hoya has never been accepted by boxing fans who live in Me Read Full Story >>> Random Thoughts: Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan, Andy Murray and Joey Giardello
NewsDay.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Interesting comments from WBC president Jose Sulaiman, who has called the Dec. 6 fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao ".. a fraud to the public...?
The pairing is not exactly what boxing fans were hoping for. Most wanted to see Oscar take on Antonio Margarito in his farewell fight. I Read Full Story >>> DOMINGO BATTLE-READY FOR VORAPIN; TICKETS OUT TODAY
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
WBO Oriental bantamweight champion Michael Domingo of the ALA Boxing Gym has declared he is ready to take on former world champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin when they cross paths on Sunday in the mainer of the "Daytime Boxing" at the New Cebu Coliseum.
Domingo (36-14-2, 15 KO's) will be defending h Read Full Story >>> Top Rank, GBP defend Hoya-Pacquiao fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions yesterday came to the defense of the Dec. 6 showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar dela Hoya after World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Sulaiman branded it as a circus act.
While GBP responded diplomatically, Top Rank was blunt.
"He (Sulaiman) is not Read Full Story >>> ILONGGO COLLEAGUES SEE JARO BRINGING HOME SOSA?S WBC TITLE
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Ilonggo colleagues of world title challenger Sonny Boy Jaro at the Jaro Boxing Stable in Binangonan, Rizal said they are confident that the 26-year old Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight titlist will bring home the World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight crown currently wor Read Full Story >>> JUAN DIAZ-MICHAEL KATSIDIS PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Former Three-Time World Champion and Houston native Juan Diaz (right) lands a right against Former World Lightweight Champion Michael Katsidis (left) during their September 6, 2008 bout at the Toyota Center in Hou Read Full Story >>> Manny fit for heavier class?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 08 Sep 2008
Manny Pacquiao may never fight again as a lightweight.
It means that Pacquiao, depending on the result of his Dec. 6 match with Oscar dela Hoya, might later on decide to relinquish the WBC 135-pound title he took away from David Diaz last June 28.
A victory by Pacquiao over Dela Hoya in a 12-r Read Full Story >>>
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