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Good health for family is Diaz?s birthday wish
GMA News Online, Mon, 09 Jun 2008
CHICAGO, Illinois ? Boxing is farthest from the mind of David Diaz on Friday the eve of his 32nd birthday (which falls on Sunday in the Philippines).
In an interview, he shared his birthday wish: "Good health for my family."
And what about beating his challenger Manny Pacquiao?
"The health Read Full Story >>>Pacman cheering for Celtics
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 09 Jun 2008
BOSTON ? WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao is not likely to watch any of the NBA Finals games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and that?s not because he?s rooting for the Boston Celtics.
Although Pacquiao has been based in LA since he left Manila last May 12 to open training camp Read Full Story >>> Bleacher Talk: A Little Respect Please
By Rico Navarro, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 09 Jun 2008
This corner has always been proud of Cebu Boxing, and we have hailed its achievements and have boasted (almost with arrogance) that nothing beats us in this part of the world. In a way, I feel guilty of sounding like a PR man fo Read Full Story >>> PE?ALOSA OFFERED FIGHT AGAINST NESTOR ROCHA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa who lamented the fact that he couldn?t get a rematch with WBO super bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon whom he was confident of beating, only to see the champion los Read Full Story >>> ROACH TO OPEN GYM ON SUNDAY FOR CONDES!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
Renowned trainer Freddie Roach will open his gym today, a Sunday, just to accomodate IBF miniflyweight king Florante Condes who is training for his June 14 defense against unbeaten Raul Garcia in La Paz, Mexico.
Condes' Filipino promoter Sammy Gello-ani, in a long-distance interview with Philboxi Read Full Story >>> CONCEPCION READY TO CHALLENGE JUANMA!
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
NABF superbantam champion Bernabe Concepcion will be ready to challenge newly-crowned WBO superbantam champ Juan Manuel Lopez on August 30.
This was revealed today by Concepcion's manager Aljoe Jaro, who stated that after they take care of their July 26 foe, the Catanduanes-raised Concepcion will Read Full Story >>> Lopez lambasts normally durable Ponce De Leon with KO in Round 1
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Add Juan Manuel Lopez to the roll call of Puerto Rican champions.
Following in the footsteps of such notable star champions from the island as Felix Trinidad and Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Lopez scored a stunning and unexpected first-round knockout of Mexico's Daniel Ponce Read Full Story >>> Paalam, Kaibigang Rudy Fernandez
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
Rudy Fernandez.
LOS ANGELES, CA ? Kumusta po kayong lahat? Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Kahit na wala namang problema sa training camp, ako po ay lubos na nalulungkot sa pagyao ng aking matalik na kaibigan na Read Full Story >>> DAVID DIAZ TO GIVE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THIS MONDAY IN CHICAGO
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
CHICAGO, IL - World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz will take a break from training for his title defense against boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to give the commencement address at Carl Von Linne Elementary Read Full Story >>> Is Pacman best after Mayweather?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
A huge win by Manny Pacquiao over David Diaz on June 28 in Las Vegas should settle the issue on who?s the best pound-for-pound fighter in the planet today.
?It will depend on the outcome of this fight,? said Pacquiao?s ring adviser Wakee Salud yesterday when news broke out that Floyd Mayweather J Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: Next in line for top pound-for-pound?
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
With Floyd Mayweather?s retirement finally in place, talks are spreading about the next top pound-for-pound fighter around.
One of the top contenders for this boxing honor is Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who is scheduled for a title showdown against WBC lightweight champion David "Danger Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao stronger at 135 ? Roach
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
At lightweight, Manny Pacquiao is going to be deadlier, the Filipino?s cornerman Freddie Roach said yesterday.
"I think he will even be stronger (at 135 lbs)," Roach told the Filipino press when asked if he expects Pacquiao to lose a bit of his speed and power when he collides with David Dia Read Full Story >>> Money? Mayweather Retires: Your ?What Does This Mean? Checklist
By Paul Upham, SecondsOut.com, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
The decision by Floyd Mayweather Jr, the pound for pound best boxer in the world, to announce his retirement on June 6, 2008 will send shockwaves through the boxing world. As al Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Calls It Quits; De La Hoya Fishing For An Opponent; HBO Left Looking Silly
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 08 Jun 2008
Celebrating my niece's graduation at P.F. Chang's in El Segundo, California ? I did not leave my wallet ? and sipping on Patron ? not a good idea on an empty stomach at 3 P.M. - my phone vibrated announcing the arrival of a text message.
Pondering how quickly my little niece had grown up and che Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao or Joe Calzaghe: Who is The P4P Best?
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 07 Jun 2008
In shocking fashion, Floyd Mayweather Jr, regarded as the best fighter in the sport, announced his retirement from boxing on Friday. The public debate will now begin as to who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
Depending on the list, Manny Pacquiao (WBC super featherweight champio Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: ON THE CUSP
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jun 2008
World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao is on the verge of breaking history and may well be on his way to becoming the world's Number One pound for pound king following the announced retirement of F Read Full Story >>> CONDES NOT BOTHERED BY JETLAG!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jun 2008
In his first trip to the United States, IBF minifly king Florante "The Little Pacquiao" Condes remains in top shape and it seems jet lag will not come into play as he continues to train for his June 14 defense against unbeaten Raul Garcia.
"He is looking good and surprisingly not bothered by jet Read Full Story >>> TRUE CELTIC GRIT
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jun 2008
CHICAGO -- As anticipated, Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals was breathtakingly exciting, filled with more action and peril than the latest Indiana Jones movie.
There are so many adjectives that can be attached to yest Read Full Story >>> Welterweight champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. retires
By Greg Beacham, Google News, Sat, 07 Jun 2008
Unbeaten welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced his retirement again Friday, with boxing's unofficial pound-for-pound king saying he no longer has the passion necessary to fight.
Mayweather, an Olympic bronze medalist who has won belts in five weight classes, made the abrupt announcement in Read Full Story >>> Actor Rudy Fernandez dies
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 07 Jun 2008
MANILA, Philippines ? Movie actor Rudy Fernandez succumbed to periampullary cancer at his home in White Plains, Quezon City at 6:15 a.m. Saturday. He was 55.
Fernandez had been battling the disease for more than two years.
The action star passed away five days after he was brought home from th Read Full Story >>>
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