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Jeff Mayweather?s take on ?The World Awaits?
By Quenton Marselles, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
When De La Hoya fought Trinidad, it was tagged as the ?Fight of the Millennium.? Now he?s going up against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the world is lost for words. There?s so much controversy and highlights surrounding the fight, this fight will be talked about for centuries to come. I caught up with J Read Full Story >>>Column: Mayweathers Make for Must-See TV
By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press, Las Vegas Sun, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
There's whackings, and then there's just plain wacky. Watch "The Sopranos" on Sunday nights, and you're sure to see one. Stay tuned to HBO a half hour later and you'll get the other.
Some 1.4 million U.S. households did just that the other night, and for many it was their first glimpse into the Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO GETS ROUSING WELCOME
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Millions of Filipinos didn’t pay too much attention to celebrated trainer Freddie Roach’s 5 out of 10 rating for Manny Pacquiao’s eighth round KO of hitherto undefeated but unknown Mexican Jorge Soli Read Full Story >>> Return of the King
Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA - Manny Pacquiao returned home yesterday to a victory parade through Manila, vowing to keep on boxing even as he battles for a congressional seat in May elections.
“I will continue boxing, because first of all, it brings pride to our country,” he told reporters after arriving Read Full Story >>> SULTAN DEFENDS WBF TITLE ON JUNE 15
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
The Philippines Dondon Sultan is set to defend his WBF welterweight title against Frenchman Hamza Issa in Calais, France on June 15.
Well known boxing promoter and manager Sammy Gello-ani informed Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today after he was informed that Australia’s “Promoter of t Read Full Story >>> ANOTHER LOOMING MISMATCH
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
There’s another looming mismatch which the Games and Amusements Board boxing division doesn’t know anything about despite the fact that it has been publicized on the popular boxing site Philboxing.com as well as boxrec.com.
The fight, this time scheduled at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo Read Full Story >>> JAPAN UPDATE: MITANI, KAYO, SASAKI VICTORIOUS
By Joe Koizumi, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MITANI DISPATCHES TERABATAKE
April 15, 2007
TAKASAGO, JAPAN
WBC#11 Japanese bantam champ (20-1, 10 KOs), 118, impressively retained his national belt as he displayed a beautiful three-punch combination to floor mandatory challenger Shota Terabatake (15-4, 5 KOs), 117.5, and drop him again Read Full Story >>> Metro turns into ‘Manny-la,’ Arroyo calls him shining light
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Imagine what a knockout can do.
Showing that he could have the best of both worlds, the people’s champ returned home to a triumphal welcome Tuesday and proudly claimed some of those who had criticized him for entering politics were now on his side.
“Nagbalikt Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao gets P96-M for Solis fight
The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao’s purse for the Jorge Solis fight was $ 2 million (about P96 million) but the boxer said during a TV interview yesterday that 35 percent of the prize (about $ 700,000 or P33 million) will be deducted by American tax authorities.
Pacquiao’s purse had remained a mystery Read Full Story >>> Soto ready to take on two Pacquiaos
By Dante Navarro, The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Humberto Soto, the WBC (World Boxing Council) No. 2 super featherweight contender, vows to do what his fellow Mexican fighters had failed to achieve the last few years – beat Manny Pacquiao.
But what could separate him from the likes of Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel M Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao braces for next ‘fight’
The Philippine Star, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Still basking in his latest victory in the boxing ring, Manny Pacquiao is all set for the next fight of his life – local politics.
Pacquiao said his victory over Mexican challenger Jorge Solis allowed him to focus on his congressional bid in his hometown of General Santos City against Rep. Read Full Story >>> Manny pumped up for next ‘bout’
By Sam Mediavilla, The Manila Times, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Fresh from his victory in the boxing ring against a Mexican fighter, Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday that he was looking forward to his next bout, this time in the political arena.
Pacquiao arrived back in the country and was met by Manila Mayor Lito Atienza at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Read Full Story >>> This was 2006: The best, and the not-so-good
By Robert Morales, CBS SportsLine.com, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Now that everything important has taken place, thought it would be a good time to dole out some awards -- good and bad -- for 2006. Some of my awards are typical, some are unique. They're all juicy:
Hypocrite of the Year: Diego Corrales
This was probably the easiest pick to make. When J Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s political campaign
By Bong O. Wenceslao, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
I DON'T know if it was planned, but I agree that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao bringing to the world his campaign for a congressional seat in the Philippines was initially amusing. When I gave it more thought, however, I realized the act was not flattering at all to us Filipinos. And I doubt i Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao gets warm welcome, stays at Manila Hotel
The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
As far as Manny Pacquiao is concerned, politics and boxing can go together if both are practiced with self- discipline.
"Kaya ko naman iyan basta magkaroon lang ng disiplina sa sarili. Kung dati nga ang dami kong ginagawa nagkaroon pa ako ng time sa lahat, iyan pa kaya na dalawa (boxing and po Read Full Story >>> Network Pooled Editorial: Pacquiao: the hero and the politician
Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
IN myth and legend, a hero is “a man of great courage, favored by the gods and in part descended from them, often regarded as a half-god.” In real life, he is a person admired for qualities and achievements and regarded as an ideal or model.
Most Filipinos regard Manny Pacquiao as a Read Full Story >>> Was That Freddie Roach, Justin Fortune Or Two Benihana Chefs In Manny's Corner?
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Are you sure that was Freddie Roach and Justin Fortune working the corner for Manny Pacquaio Saturday night? From my perch in press row, what with the headbands and the Japanese-style shirts, it could’ve been a couple of Benihana chefs moonlighting in Pacman’s corner. They looked like th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao says Viloria needs more counter punch
news.balita.ph, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Take it from world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao: former World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight Brian Viloria can still go on fighting to reclaim his title but first, he needs to throw more and more counter punches to win the nod of judges.
Touted as “Hawaiian Punch”, Viloria lost hi Read Full Story >>> Philippine President welcomes boxing idol in presidential palace
People's Daily Online (CN), Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo welcomed warmly on Tuesday the Filipino boxing idol Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao by personally greeting him at the foyer of Malacanang presidential palace's Rizal Hall.
"The people's champion has once again brought victory and pride to the nation. His phys Read Full Story >>> PGMA cites PacMan for will to uplift countrymen
PIA Information Service, Wed, 18 Apr 2007
Manila (17 April) -- In his courtesy call to the Chief Executive at the Malaca?ang palace following his arrival from a boxing feat at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas recently, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo praised Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, saying once again he brought victory and pride Read Full Story >>>
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