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Pacman final workout off limits to fans
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 14 Apr 2007
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao’s last day at the gym was off-limits. No fans, no friends, no media.
Showing that he means serious business, Pacquiao ordered the front door at the Jesse James Leija Gym outside the city proper closed as he worked out for the last time heading to h Read Full Story >>>Beltran Hears PPP (Pacquaio Pinoy Power) While Cruising High Seas!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 14 Apr 2007
SAN ANTONIO--Fernando Beltran is sort of a young, Mexican-based version of Don King or Bob Arum. He built his promotional company, the Tijuana located Zanfer, mainly with a superstar named Erik Morales. Morales and Beltran grew up together in the big-time boxing scene.
Now Beltran and Zanfer domi Read Full Story >>> Judges and Refs for Blaze of Glory
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 14 Apr 2007
SAN ANTONIO--Referees and judges for the three championshiop bouts on Saturday's "Blaze of Glory" card have been announced. They are as listed below...
OFFICIALS FOR TITLE FIGHTS...
PACQUIAO VS. SOLIS
Vic Drakulich, Nevada (REF)
JUDGES
Larry O'Connell (England)
Gale Van Hoy Read Full Story >>> Arum volunteers for Manny’s campaign
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 14 Apr 2007
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Don’t be surprised to see Bob Arum in one of Manny Pacquiao’s campaign sorties.
Arum, the legendary boxing promoter, said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from Pacquiao for him to come over to the Philippines and help the boxer in his bid for a C Read Full Story >>> No day-off for Pacquiao
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 14 Apr 2007
FILIPINO boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and his trainers were supposed to take a rest yesterday. No such luck for Manny’s handlers.
His trainers were surprised when the WBC international super featherweight champion took them to the streets for a morning run as part of his final preparation fo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's political, pugilistic lives collide
By Keith Idec, NorthJersey.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Distractions don't deter Manny Pacquiao.
The wildly popular Filipino fighter has handled a seemingly non-stop string of managerial and promotional problems almost as easily as he has managed most opponents throughout his rise to stardom over the last few years. But the chaotic conditions surround Read Full Story >>> NBI TAKES BOXER INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Filipino minimum weight boxer Michael Rodriguez has been taken into protective custody by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents investigating the death of former WBC Youth flyweight champion Lito Sisnorio and the illegal activities of a syndicate exploiting poor Filipino boxers.
Game Read Full Story >>> ARUM SAYS HE’LL CAMPAIGN FOR PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Top Rank Promotions Bob Arum says he will campaign for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao who is going up against incumbent South Cotabato congresswoman Darlene Antonino Custodio in the May elections.
The congresswoman who is seeking her final term is regarded as an intelligent, charming individu Read Full Story >>> SOLID AS HE IS, SOLIS IS NO MATCH FOR MANNY PACQUIAO
By Tom Dickey, braggingrightscorner.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Junior lightweight sensation Manny Pacquiao has been on a roll of late; in fact, this statement is probably a huge understatement. Pacquiao has been walking through everyone put in front of him, and has only been fighting solid fighters like Erik Morales and Oscar Larios of late. He has been steadil Read Full Story >>> BOXER REVEALS ILLEGAL PRACTICE BY THAIS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
A Filipino boxer who sneaked out of the country to engage in mismatches in Thailand without the proper clearance from the Games and Amusements Board says the Thais engage in the illegal practice of putting white cement on the hand wrappings of Thai fighters.
Known as "Plaster of Paris" which is Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO FIGHTING WAY INTO POLITICS
By George Willis, New York Post, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
April 13, 2007 -- Talk about an unusual campaign rally. Manny Pacquiao will be looking to influence two types of voters tomorrow night in San Antonio when he defends his WBC International super featherweight title against unbeaten Jorge Solis of Mexico at the Alamodome.
Pacquiao not only will be Read Full Story >>> BOXER NAMES NAMES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
A boxer who was with Lito Sisnorio in Bangkok and identified himself as Boy Marco to hide his identity but is believed to be Michael Rodriguez has named former boxer Rey Paciones as the one who recruited six boxers to fight in Thailand without the necessary authorization by the Games and Amusements Read Full Story >>> The ballot boxer
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao scurries through a three-hour workout at a Hollywood gym. He's tattooing a speed bag, then shuffling through a shadow-boxing session, and finally knocking out more than 100 sit-ups while wearing a Beatles T-shirt.
"Makes sense," one ringside observer notes. "In the Philippines, he' Read Full Story >>> PhilBoxing Forum Featured Topic: Meeting AJ 'BAZOOKA' BANAL Up Close
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Posted by GoodSuccess: Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:34 pm
Last year, I was really deep into boxing, local boxing at that. I couldn’t believe that I would be on this enthusiastically. I found myself watching local boxing cards held in Mandaue Coliseum. On one occasion I was obliged to watch a boxi Read Full Story >>> CompuBox Analysis: Pacquiao vs. Solis
By Bob Canobbio, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao, (43-3-2, 33 KOs) a 7-1 favorite as he returns to the scene of his 11/15/03 destruction of Marco A. Barrera, against unknown Jorge Solis (32-0-2, 23 KOs). A crowd of 20,000 is expected, second only to Julio Cesar Cha Read Full Story >>> Geneva Cruz to sing the Philippine National Anthem at Pacquiao-Solis fight
Philippine Entertainment Portal, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Si Geneva Cruz ang napili ng Solar Films big boss na si Wilson Tieng para kumanta ng Philippine National Anthem sa laban nina Manny Pacquiao at Jorge Solis sa Alamodome sa San, Antonio, Texas, sa April 15 (April 14 Read Full Story >>> Many believe Filipino superstar Pacquiao can be boxing's next go-to guy
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Even in the worst of times, when bad decisions, bad behavior or bum-of-the-month heavyweights dominated the headlines, boxing has always had a constellation of stars that saved it from oblivion.
Often, it's been one fighter, a singular superstar, who seemingly has carried the sport all by himsel Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao juggling WBC title fight, political campaign
By Chuck Johnson, USA Today, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Manny Pacquiao has thrown his hat into the ring as a political candidate, but he vows to be focused Saturday at San Antonio's Alamodome when he steps into the ring against unbeaten Jorge Solis.
The scheduled 12-roun Read Full Story >>> Five most exciting fighters
San Antonio Express, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Pound-for-pound lists have become a boxing staple. But sometimes the fighters regarded as the best in the sport aren't always the ones generating the most excitement.
Staff writer John Whisler provides his list of the sport's Top 5 exciting fighters and why they made the cut.
Note: The top two Read Full Story >>> Breaking News: Arum Willing To Sit Down, Settle Pacman Case Now!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 13 Apr 2007
SAN ANTONIO--It's hard to predict whether the former Swiss banker, Richard Schaefer, will laugh, cry or pick up the phone when he hears this one. Schaefer has, after all, more or less said that Arum, 75, is bordering on the senile and that he needs "to hand the reins" of Top Rank over to his stepsto Read Full Story >>>
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