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CONDES GOES FOR WORLD TITLE TODAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
Hard-hitting Florante Condes hopes to become the only Filipino world champion at present when he battles reigning IBF champion Muhammad Rachman in a mandatory title fight in Jakarta on today.
The co-managers of the fighter who is referred to as “The Lion from Manila” because of his d Read Full Story >>>Can the “Flash” outrun the “Bull”?
By Eddie Velez, TigerBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
On the night of July 7 Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire may have to give some ground against a hard charging, heavy hitting “Raging Bull.” He will be challenging Vic Darch Read Full Story >>> Weigh-ins weed out some to knockout night
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
KOREAN WBO Asia-Pacific Jr. welterweight champion Young Sung Kim was stripped of his title after failing to make the weight during the official weigh-in yesterday for the KO Artist 2: WBO Asia Pacific Championships held at the Tin Gow Private Function room at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.
Toni Read Full Story >>> Solar shells millions for Pacman fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
MANNY PACQUIAO has sold the exclusive broadcast rights of his much-awaited Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera to long-time backer Solar Sports for an undisclosed amount although industry sources believe it is much more than the $ 800,000 that the TV blocktimer paid for Pacquiao’s bout a Read Full Story >>> Exclusive Boxing Interview: Nonito Donaire
By Peter E. Porto, SaddoBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
Considered as one of the top prospects in the super flyweight division, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., 17-1 (10), prepares for a move to flyweight to challenge Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan, 28-0 (22), for his IBF and IBO world championship belts.
Donaire, born in Read Full Story >>> A Wake-up Call For Boxing But How Will The Sport Respond
By Ronan Keenan, The Sweet Science, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
Being on the receiving end of a wake-up call is never a pleasant experience. Even so, after a while the body comes to life and feels refreshed, ready for a productive day. But sometimes, after a fitful night’s sleep, the revival never arrives and the day becomes one long countdown until its be Read Full Story >>> Too Many Boxing Titles
By Scott Crouse, EastSideBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
Founder and former editor of Ring magazine, Nat Fleischer, once told a story related to him by James J. Corbett which illustrated the tremendous popularity of the heavyweight champion of the world. Corbett said he was scheduled to appear on stage in a vaudeville show in Hamilton, Ohio and ended up l Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM JAKARTA: CONDES, 103.8 LBS; RACHMAN, 104.3 LBS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
Jakarta -- Defending IBF minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia and challenger Florante Condes of the Philippines made weight during today's weigh-in and both appear to be in great shape for tomorrow's title showdown.
Rachman came in at 104.3 lbs while Condes tipped the scales at 10 Read Full Story >>> WEIGH-IN FROM CEBU: KOREAN FAILS TO MAKE WEIGHT, STRIPPED OF TITLE; NIETES MAKES WEIGHT ON SECOND TRY
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
Kim (L) poses with Surasak (R) and WBO VP Panoncillo.
WBO Jr. welterweight champ Young Sung Kim of Korea failed to make the 140 lbs limit during today's weigh-in at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City and was Read Full Story >>> FINKEL SETTLES SUITS AGAINST PACQUIAO, ARUM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
The move to settle lawsuits out of court as evidenced by the agreement reached between bitter rivals Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank’s Bob Arum is continuing.
Pacquiao’s former manager Shelly Finkel informed Viva S Read Full Story >>> Morales orders probe of Pacquiao’s Porsche
Tempo, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales ordered yesterday an investigation into the alleged underpayment for a Porsche Cayenne Turbo sports utility vehicle (SUV) imported by boxing hero Manny Pacquiao from the United States after his recent fight in Las Vegas.
Morales said he ordered the immedi Read Full Story >>> Geno’s Boxing Corner: CASHING OUT
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
Marco Antonio Barrera has agreed to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch on October 6th, and I cannot get excited about this fight. I have said before that this would be a case of Barrera taking one last payday and I still believe that. I expect this fight to be a relatively quick knockout of a Mexican Read Full Story >>> CONDES SAYS RACHMAN SHOULD RETIRE; WEIGH-IN SET TODAY
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
JAKARTA--Filipino challenger Florante "The Little Pacquiao" Condes has advised IBF minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman to hang up his gloves after their 12-round encounter on Saturday at the RCTI TV Studio here.
The former gasoline boy Condes, appearing jovial and in light mood, informed in Read Full Story >>> WBO BOUTS SET WEIGH-IN TODAY
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
The official weigh-in for tomorrow's huge dual WBO Asia-Pacific championship takes place today starting at 11 AM at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.
Promoter Sammy Gello-ani informed that the protagonists will meet for the first time and get to size up each other in a special weigh-in at the Tin Read Full Story >>> Bonegraft Saves Young Boxer's Career
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
Three years ago, American boxing trainer Freddie Roach pointed to a young and tall young boxer as a potential world class fighter.
Glenn Gonzales, 18 at that time, a southpaw, impressed Roach because of his "There's No Tomorrow" attitude inside the ring. Once he connects, there's no stopping unt Read Full Story >>> Roach sees Czar victory in Vegas
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
ACCLAIMED boxing trainer Freddie Roach has no doubts in the abilities of Boholano WBO Asia Pacific lightweight champion Czar Amonsot.
In fact, the two-time Trainer of the Year awardee is confident the Filipino warrior will win the contest against the hard-hitting Australian and undefeated WBO li Read Full Story >>> Gejon gets title shot
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
ERIBERTO Gejon will get his chance to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum-weight title for the second time against the boxer who handed him his lone defeat in an eight-year ring career—Yutaka Niida of Japan.
“We have ironed out everything, the contract is already in and Ge Read Full Story >>> Marquez the real test for Manny – Sulaiman
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 06 Jul 2007
Not unless Manny Pacquiao beats Juan Manuel Marquez can the Filipino say that he’s the best there is in the crowded, star-studded super-featherweight division.
And this goes for Marco Antonio Barrera, too.
“Pacquiao and Barrera cannot feel they are the best until the moment that t Read Full Story >>> ORTIZ SURE CONDES WILL BE NEW WORLD CHAMPION
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Jul 2007
The co-manager of Filipino minimum weight Florante Condes who battles reigning IBF champion Muhammad Rachman in a mandatory title fight in Jakarta on Saturday says “I’m sure the 'Lion from Manila' (as Condes is called) wi Read Full Story >>> Donaire: Darchinyan a bully!
By Dennis Principe, FightNews.com, Thu, 05 Jul 2007
World title challenger Nonito Donaire, Jr. thinks he is the guy to give defending flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan a sound beating.
In an interview with Fightnews, Donaire said Darchinyan has been feasting on fighters who were either washed-up or were forced to move up in weight to fight him.
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