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Farcical and Shameless Olympic Boxing Scoring Goes On
By Winchell Campos, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2008
One of the most action-packed preliminary bouts in the ongoing Beijing Olympics that I was able to watch on my laptop is one between light heavyweight Bastie Zamir of Ghana, who was supposed to lose to Dauda Izobo of Nigeria. I Read Full Story >>>After Mao's ban, Chinese boxing revival possible
By Norm Frauenheim, AZCentral.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2008
BEIJING
Not far from the Forbidden City, they are doing something that once was forbidden by Mao Tse-tung. They are boxing.
It is inevitable, perhaps, that boxing in some form would find its way back into China. Fighting for a purse is just another game in the flourishing pursuit of money, whi Read Full Story >>> Exclusive Interview: Freddie Roach
By Brad Cooney, Boxing Herald, Mon, 11 Aug 2008
Brad Cooney chats with the legendary trainer
Freddie Roach remains steadfast in his beliefs that his champion horse Manny Pacquiao will be victorious in a clash against the legendary Oscar De La Hoya. Roach informs BoxingHerald.com that he believes that this fight is close to becoming a reality, Read Full Story >>> Will Harry break 12-yr drought?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 11 Aug 2008
Since the Philippines sent a platoon of four fighters in the country?s Olympic boxing debut in 1932, the sport has accounted for two silver and three bronze medals.
The record shows 71 Filipino boxers who?ve competed in 16 Olympics so far. Included in the roster are three-time Olympian Romeo Brin Read Full Story >>> Gloves? weight threatens DL Hoya-Pacquiao tiff
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 11 Aug 2008
Even the weight of the gloves will now have a weight in the proposed megafight between superstars Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Paccuiao.
"If Oscar insists that Manny should use 10oz gloves, then, I don?t think the fight will materialize," said Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said yesterday from Ge Read Full Story >>> The Alden Chodash Show: Pacquiao vs. Oscar talk!
By Alden "The Kid" Chodash, FightFan.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2008
In this week?s episode, Alden talks about the potential match up pitting Manny Pacquiao vs. Oscar De La Hoya. In addition Alden reflects on the recent mega fight between Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto as well as breaks down Kelly Pavlik?s upcoming bout against Bernard Hopkins. Catch new episodes Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE-MTHALANE NEGOTIATIONS GET NEW DEADLINE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
The the deadline for negotiations between Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who now handles IBF flyweight champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire and Branco Milenkovic who promotes mandatory challenger Moruti Mthalane ha Read Full Story >>> Why Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao could be bad for boxing
By Nicholas Sowemimo, BleacherReport.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
Everyone knows the essential components of a superfight. Big fighters, big followings, a big venue, and a huge purse. Following the recent slew of high-profile match-ups that have rejuvenated boxing, the money men are already in the process of arranging what they hope will be the sport's next global Read Full Story >>> Eight Ounces or 10?
Gloves Proving To Be A Another Stumbling Block In Pacquiao - De La Hoya Negotiations
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
We knew the weight at which the fight would take place would be an issue.
The purse of the lesser known fighter, along with revenue sharing was expected to generate bumps in the negotiations between Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank ? and has.
Now the size of the gloves to be used in a potenti Read Full Story >>> GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
BEIJING ? Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan at gusto ko kayong batiin ng isang mainit na "ni hao," ang Chinese translation ng hello.
Sa kasalukuyan, ako po ay nasa Beiji Read Full Story >>> US BOXING HOPE, BRITISH WORLD CHAMPION OUT OF OLYMPICS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
The United States and Britain suffered two major setbacks even before boxing competition at the Beijing Olympic Games began on Saturday.
American bantamweight Russell missed Friday?s weigh-in after suffering from dehydration on Thursday night while British world lightweight champion Frankie Gavi Read Full Story >>> Beijing mounts show of century
By Gerry Carpio, The Philippine Star, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
BEIJING ? To the droll of Xia Dynasty drums and an explosion of fireworks, 2008 voices sang ancient songs of welcome and a young girl, garbed in bright Chinese dress, serenaded the 91,000 leaders, sportsmen and fans and three billion more from the rest of the planet to the grandest party of the cent Read Full Story >>> NIETES: JUST ON TIME TO PROVE DOMINION
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
Twelve months after he took the crown against the opposition of fellow contender Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym of Thailand on September 30, 2007, reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) World minimumweight champion Donn Read Full Story >>> Manufacturing Manny
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
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LEAPFROGGING weight divisions is a mean feat indeed, but the evidence also suggests it?s doable. The following examples readily come to mind.
Roberto Duran moved up from lightweight to out-duel welterweight champ Sugay Ray Leonard.
Shane Mosely also moved up to welterweight t Read Full Story >>> Mosley's Itching to Fight
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
There's nothing that Shane Mosley likes to do more than fight. Some folks were meant to be doctors, others accountants, and many others lawyers (because we don't have enough of them, right?). This guy was meant to be a professional prizefighter. How much does he like being a boxer? He even likes goi Read Full Story >>> BOXINGTALK'S DAILY MAILBAG
By G. Leon, BoxingTalk.com, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
Sup Btalk. The lightweights are coming up to bat. Haven't seen much of Guzman. But as Margarito proved, there is nothing like a good hungry fighter. So I am picking Nate by 10th round KO. Marquez vs Casa does less than 15 Read Full Story >>> Morales fears Pacman will lose steam vs Hoya
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
Erik Morales knows Manny Pacquiao too well that he can speak of the Filipino?s chances against Oscar dela Hoya.
?Pacquiao would get tired after six or seven rounds and will have nothing more left in him,? said the three-time world champion from Mexico who fought three classic fights with Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> Manny not lone non-participant to carry flag
By Joey Villar, The Philippine Star, Sun, 10 Aug 2008
The Philippines is not the only country with a non-participant flag bearer in the 2008 Beijing Games.
Marshall Islands? Waylon Muller, Djibouti?s Salah Houssein Ahmed and Ethiopia?s Miruts Yifter joined Manny Pacquiao as flag bearers of their respective countries in the opening ceremony although Read Full Story >>> TANAMOR FACES TOUGH TEST IN FIRST BOUT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
The Philippines lone hope in the quest for an elusive gold medal in boxing at the Beijing Olympic Games faces a tough test in his first bout against 20 year old Manyo Plange, a member of Ghana?s ?Black Bombers? squad.
Pl Read Full Story >>> Year won't end with flourish
By Robert Morales, Whittier Daily News, Sat, 09 Aug 2008
Terrific things have taken place in boxing the past 18 months, but the sport is about to shoot itself in the foot with a dull finish to 2008.
Some of the good news:
- Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez engaged in three brutal fights during a one-year period beginning in March 2007.
- Kell Read Full Story >>>
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