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Solis having US visa problems; Roach at Pacquiao’s corner
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 05 Apr 2007
WILL MEXICAN Jorge Solis make it to next week’s slambang face-off with Manny Pacquiao in San Antonio,Texas?
As far as Top Rank is concerned, the April 14 duel between Pacquiao and Solis is already a done deal at the Alamodome.
However, Solis is still making last-minute arrangements fo Read Full Story >>>Stricter controls need to be placed on boxing
Bangkok Post, Thu, 05 Apr 2007
Since last week's column, two men have been beaten to death in a boxing ring. There are other, more subtle, ways to describe what happened to Lito Sisnorio and Deeden Kengkaroon but that is the stark reality of the situation.
Filipino journeyman Lito died after being knocked out by former world Read Full Story >>> NBI help sought in Sisnorio probe
The Philippine Star, Thu, 05 Apr 2007
The Games and Amusement Board yesterday sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation in its probe of the death of Lito Sisnorio in an effort to determine and pin down those involved in the ring tragedy.
At the same time, President Arroyo ordered the GAB to provide cash assistance to t Read Full Story >>> Foul play in ring death?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 05 Apr 2007
Lito Sisnorio’s older brother Jerry said yesterday the family just wants the fighter’s body back in Koronadal and isn’t thinking of going to court at the moment.
"The last time I saw Lito was during the CRAA (Cotabato Regional Athletic Association) opening in Saranggani provinc Read Full Story >>> Boxer’s girlfriend cries out for justice
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 05 Apr 2007
The late flyweight Lito Sisnorio’s embittered girlfriend Jonahmae (Lalang) Bacus yesterday called for a stop to the prostitution of Filipinos abroad and lashed out at the boxing brokers who arranged the mismatch that led to the 24-year-old fighter’s death in Thailand last Saturday.
N Read Full Story >>> Palace: ‘No fight in Thailand policy’ effective immediately
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 05 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- It took the death of a young Filipino boxer for Malaca?ang to impose its authority.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita Wednesday announced that a “no fight in Thailand policy” adopted by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) was effective immediately.
Malaca?a Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton disses Floyd Mayweather Jr; speaks on Oscar De La Hoya and Kostya Tszyu
DogHouseBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Ricky Hatton is letting his thoughts be known on the Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather jr bout scheduled for May 5. Hatton dissed Mayweather for being obnoxious and wishes that De La Hoya will give Mayweather a beating. Hatton also praised Kostya Tszyu for going out like a Class act.
Quoted Read Full Story >>> Will King Oscar De La Hoya Humble 'The Brat"?
By Scoop Malinowski, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Floyd: "I've seen Oscar fight, he got a lot of boxing gifts. When I say gifts, Oscar knows when he fought Pernell Whitaker, he lost. Oscar knows when he fought Ike Quartey, he lost."
Rebuttal: At least he fought them. You would have priced yourself out of getting slaughtered by Bazooka Quartey. A Read Full Story >>> Juarez Tops De La Hoya-Mayweather Undercard
BoxinScene.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Featherweight star Ricardo "Rocky" Juarez and rising boxing sensation Jose Andres Hernandez will square off in 12-round grudge match for the WBA Fedelatin Featherweight Championship vacant title, as the featured undercard televised bout for the highly anticipated May 5 super fight between "The Golde Read Full Story >>> BUHAIN GETS STRONG SUPPORT FROM TOP THAI BOXING OFFICIAL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain has received strong support in his determined crackdown on the activities of unscrupulous individuals involved in sneaking boxers out of the country only to get mauled by Thai fighters in blatant mismatches.
Thailand’s top boxing official, r Read Full Story >>> BONG OBERO ARRESTED IN RECENT NBI ENTRAPMENT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
The name of Bong Obera which has surfaced regularly in connection with the sending of Filipino boxers to Thailand where they are often mauled in blatant mismatches and are sneaked out of the country without the necessary approval of the Games and Amusments Board was recently taken into custody by th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao foes retreat after news ban bid sparks protests
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The opposition went on the retreat Tuesday after one of its lawyers’ call for a ban on the showing on Philippine television of ring idol Manny Pacquiao’s forthcoming fight in the United States drew howls of protest from both sides of the globe.
Pacquiao is sched Read Full Story >>> Syndicate, Thai boxing execs liable, says GAB
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- A “boxing syndicate” engaged in the illegal trafficking of Filipino boxers into neighboring countries as well as unscrupulous Thai boxing officials are to be blamed for the untimely death of Filipino fighter Angelito Sisnorio Jr. in Thailand on Saturday.
Games a Read Full Story >>> Did they have to deal with savage Thailand?
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine government, helpless, has not made strong moves to stop the malpractice.
No wonder, reports of Filipino boxers being mauled silly -- even killed -- mainly in slaughterhouse Bangkok, no longer comes as a surprise.
It has become run-of-the-mill -- a plague.
Read Full Story >>> GAB Execs Off to Bangkok!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Commissioner Angel Bautista and boxing division chief flew to Bangkok today to help facilitate in bringing back the remains of fallen boxer Lito Sisnorio.
Bautista, in an interview with the media prior to departure, also said that they will try to locate Thai Pany Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO TO CONTRIBUTE TO SISNORIO FUND-RAISING!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Pound-for-pound superstar Manny Pacquiao does not only have a big heart inside the ring, but also off it, as he will be contributing to the fund-raising effort organized by Philboxing.com and Pacland for the family of the fallen fighter Lito Sisnorio.
Promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud, a close associate Read Full Story >>> CONCEPCION ARRIVES IN THE U.S.!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
Unknown to many, WBC Youth superbantam champ Bernabe Concepcion arrived in the United States a few days ago and trained at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles today with superstar Manny Pacquiao.
"They trained together on the same ring today," said a source from Concepcion's inner circle.
Concepc Read Full Story >>> Thai prisoner claims boxing title
By Reuters, CNN.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) -- Thai inmate Samson Sor Siriporn boosted her chances of freedom by beating Japan's Ayaka Miyano to win the vacant women's WBC light-flyweight title at the notorious "Bangkok Hilton Read Full Story >>> Fight chief vows to stop mismatches after Filipino death
By Martin Petty, Reuters, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's top boxing official on Wednesday vowed to carry out stringent checks on all fighters after the death of a Filipino boxer last week.
World Boxing Council (WBC) Vice-President Kovit Bhakdibhumi said rogue Thai promoters were endangering the safety of boxers by arrangi Read Full Story >>> SOME PEOPLE ARE WORRIED ABOUT PACQUIAO, POLITICS & SOLIS TOO!
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Wed, 04 Apr 2007
IS MANNY IN RIGHT FRAME OF MIND?
San Francisco, CA- Since Manny Pacquiao?s second straight knockout win over rival and ex-champion, Erik Morales, the chagrin of fans and friends alike, switched promoters, canceled a bout in Macau, and now has placed his name on the ballot for a congressional seat Read Full Story >>>
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