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WHO WILL BE BOXING'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
By Matthew Hurley, RingTalk.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
NEXT "SUPERSTAR" NOT TO BE A HEAVYWEIGHT!
Wollaston, MA- As the sport of boxing continues to search for its next breakout star, once again fistic royalty may be crowned in the lower weight divisions. Much as it did in the 1980's when lonely eyes searching for a replacement for Muhammad Ali found Read Full Story >>>Will Today's Best Turn into Legends?
By Lee Groves, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
I recently had occasion to review the tape of Thomas Hearns’ two-round destruction of Roberto Duran. As I marveled at the right hands that would eventually score three knockdowns, I found myself wondering about how fighte Read Full Story >>> An irked Mrs. Pacman
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Wed, 30 May 2007
HE’S a warrior inside the ring. But is Manny Pacquiao brave enough to crack the whip on shady sycophants?
The answer could be “no” as Pacquiao, said to be generous to a fault, may not be about ready to kick out so-called friends.
This, despite reports that a few of them have Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy insists Barrera under contract
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 30 May 2007
Although Top Rank chairman Bob Arum claims Marco Antonio Barrera is interested in a big money rematch with Manny Pacquiao, it doesn’t look like the fight will come off the wraps because the Baby Faced Assassin remains under contract with Golden Boy Promotions.
Arum isn’t forcing the i Read Full Story >>> UNITY IN BOXING
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE ULTIMATE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ONE POWER, ONE RANKINGS, ONE CHAMP.
THE POWERS IN BOXING SHOULD TAKE CONTROL OR PASS IT ON...A LEGITIMATE BOXING GOVERNING BODY NEEDS TO BE ESTABLISHED.
If Don King, Bob Arum and Oscar DeLa Hoya can put their past behind them, and work together in boxing, w Read Full Story >>> NIETES NEARS TITLE OPPORTUNITY AS CALDERON-CAZARES IS FIRMED UP
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
It's now green and go for the WBO junior flyweight showdown between reigning champion Hugo Cazares and unbeaten Ivan Calderon, who will relinquish his 105-lb title to take on the Mexican title-holder on August 25 at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
With this latest development Read Full Story >>> FORGET THE WORLD CUP, BAUTISTA-DE LEON IS WHAT'S NEEDED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
 
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer agrees that a $2 million outlay for the planned Philippines-Mexico World Cup was “way too much” which is b Read Full Story >>> Manny Parts Ways with ABS-CBN, And It's Not Just a Lovers' Quarrel
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
It was about two years ago, a few months before the Pacquiao-Morales II, when I brought up the idea of ABS-CBN's involvement with bigtime professional boxing to the network's top man -- Gabby Lopez.
Gabby and I were in a golf game with Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte at the scenic Apo Golf and Cou Read Full Story >>> BUHAIN BANS GAB PERSONNEL FROM ACTING AS BOXING JUDGES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain has acted swiftly on what was termed “an influx of complaints” regarding agency officials acting as judges in fight cards here and abroad which is regarded by some quarters as illegal.
In a board resolution the GAB announced a “st Read Full Story >>> OMONGOS SCORES SURPRISE WIN OVER WBF CHAMPION IN SYDNEY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
Filipino lightweight Ariel “King Kong” Omongos moved up in weight to battle WBF Asia Pacific light welterweight champion Jed Syger in a six round non-title bout in Sydney, Australia late Monday and surprised the champion with a second round TKO win.
Referee Anthony Shipley stopped th Read Full Story >>> JAPAN UPDATE: OSAKI DEFEATS SINGHTOTHONG, NIKI FINISHES SUBSTITUTE PHETCHBHUNPHAN
By Joe Koizumi, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
OSAKI DEFEATS SINGHTOTHONG
KYOTO, JAPAN, (5-27-07) -- Unranked speedster Joji Osaki (10-3-1, 5 KOs), 139.75, scored an upset unanimous decision (98-93 twice and 97-94) over OPBF#8 ranked Thai national 147-pound champ Singhtothong Fluoridegym (12-5, 11 KOs), 140, over ten rounds on Sunday i Read Full Story >>> Jaro Awaits For Rubillar-Nakajima Winner
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 29 May 2007
Philippine junior flyweight champion and OPBF no. 1 Sonny Boy Jaro will bide his time as he awaits for the result of the Juanito Rubillar-Ken Nakajima OPBF championship showdown on June 24 and then challenge the winner.
Rubillar versus Nakajima is slated to be held at the Nishinari Ward Gym in Os Read Full Story >>> Salud Says Pacquiao Getting Wrong Advice On Marquez
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 29 May 2007
Popular boxing promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud thinks that superstar Manny Pacquiao is ill-advised on his recent media pronouncements telling the World Boxing Council (WBC) that he is letting go of his mandatory status to WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.
Salud, who arrived recentl Read Full Story >>> Marquez says Pacquiao is scared of him
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 29 May 2007
FOR JUAN Manuel Marquez, the decision by Manny Pacquiao’s camp not to pursue a rematch with the sweet-punching Mexican is a sign of cowardice.
Pacquiao had sent a letter to the World Boxing Council (WBC) last week, informing governing body president Jose Sulaiman that while he respects t Read Full Story >>> Save the Cup
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE Last Round is disheartened by the news that the World Cup of boxing might not be held here in our shores, but in Sacramento, USA due to financial difficulties.
Patterned after the original World Cup, this tournament was meant to showcase some of the best boxers from two countries, pitted aga Read Full Story >>> MAYWEATHER CALLS GBP A 'GREAT, GREAT PROMOTER'
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Top pound-for-pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr, in a video interview with Boxingscene, has hailed Golden Boy Promotions, calling the firm a 'great promoter' owing to the company's handling of the May 5 superbout, as well as the prompt payment of his $20 Million purse for the fight.
Mayweather di Read Full Story >>> SCHAEFER SURPRISED PACQUIAO DECLINED MARQUEZ FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says he is “surprised” that Manny Pacquiao turned down a mandatory title shot at reigning WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez after WBC president Jose Sulaiman called for free negotiations or if it didn’t work, a purse bid Read Full Story >>> Manny and the Pacnatics
By Pete Escobar, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
The elections are finally over! Manny Pacquiao has graciously conceded defeat in his run for congress in South Cotobato to Darlene Custodio. The issues that have divided Pacland has now died down and a peaceful ceasefire hovers over t Read Full Story >>> Boom Boom’s title shot assured
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 28 May 2007
Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is definitely fighting WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon but it’s still not certain if the title bout will be held here as part of a World Cup card featuring Mexico versus the Philippines or as the main event at the Arco Arena in Sacramento on Aug. 11 Read Full Story >>> He's A Mini-Manny, Pinoy Condes Drills Hard For Jakarta Title Tilt Against Rachman!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes, acknowledged as the small version of Manny Pacquiao, has already logged some 106 rounds of sparring under him, and will get another ten tomorrow as he continues to prepare for his June 16 challenge of IBF minimumweight kingpin Muhammad Rachman in Jakarta, In Read Full Story >>>
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