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Media not Morales made Pacquiao a larger than life hero
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
There is nothing wrong if Filipinos will lionize like demigod boxing icon Emmanuel ?The Pacman? Pacquiao for his scintillating three-round shellacking of Erik ?El Terrible? Morales for the World Boxing council (WBC) superfeatherweight
international crown in Las Vegas last November 19.
I join t Read Full Story >>>PACQUIAO CAN CHALLENGE MAYWEATHER
By Mark Staniforth, Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 23 Nov 2006
Manny Pacquiao did much more than end the world-class career of one of this generation's finest talents when he destroyed Mexican great Erik Morales in three thunderous rounds in Las Vegas last Saturday night.
The Read Full Story >>> Morales plans to quit after 'good-bye' fight
By Jerry Magee, SignOnSanDiego.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
Erik Morales' introduction to boxing was in a makeshift ring above his family's convenience store on the mean streets of Tijuana's ?Zona Tolerancia.? Be careful if you go there.
Morales fought himself out of this environment, turning pro at 16 and with his skills and his grit became a world ch Read Full Story >>> More quality, less quantity
New York Daily News, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales in Las Vegas last weekend has set a high standard for what happens in the ring at least for the remainder of the year. Pacquiao put on a dazzling display of speed and power and scored a devastating third-round KO over Morales, an aging Mexican warrio Read Full Story >>> Erik Morales: An All Time Great at the End of the Road?
By John Hively, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
Erik ?El Terrible? Morales is finished and this was apparent even before he entered the ring to face Manny Pacquiao on November 18, 2006. His skills had been slipping slightly before his first battle with Manny nearly two years ago. Since then his abilities have eroded at an exponential rate.
Th Read Full Story >>> SALUD FEARS PACQUIAO COULD BE IN BIG TROUBLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
The eminent lawyer Rudy Salud, founding secretary general of the WBC says he fears that Filipino national treasure Manny Pacquiao could be in "big trouble" if he decides to fight for Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and turns his back on the seven
fight contract he signed in September with Golden Boy P Read Full Story >>> PACMAN IN MICHAEL JORDAN-LIKE PERFORMANCE
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
HIGH FEVER & BEING ILL CANNOT STOP MANNY
Las Vegas, NV-Nobody was surprised that Manny Pacquiao knocked Erik Morales out again. However, the Wynn sports books had it 20-1 that Pacquiao would be able to knockout Morales in the third round. This meant a bet of $100 would win $2000. Looking back a Read Full Story >>> Third largest attendance
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
LAS VEGAS ? Top Rank Promotions boss Bob Arum proudly announced an attendance of 18,276 for the "Grand Finale" between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales at the Thomas and Mack Center here Saturday night.
Pay-per-view sales are still being tallied from all over the US but Arum said, from early indi Read Full Story >>> Pacman arrives tomorrow
The Philippine Star, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
A grand welcome befitting a sporting hero awaits Manny Pacquiao tomorrow when he arrives from the United States six days after he scored a sensational third round knockout victory over Mexican legend Erik Morales in the final of one of boxing?s most celebrated trilogies.
For sure, the reception Read Full Story >>> Arum: Manny won?t be caught in crossfire
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
LAS VEGAS ? Top Rank head Bob Arum will assume the cost of all legal expenses and provide a private lawyer for Manny Pacquiao in the event the fighter is sued by Golden Boy Promotions for renouncing a contract he previously signed with Oscar de la Hoya.
That?s the word from Rex (Wakee) Salud who Read Full Story >>> Morales doomed as other great fighters before him
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
IN BOWING to Manny Pacquiao by knockout in the Grand Finale on Sunday, Erik Morales treaded the beaten path that many other great fighters have taken before.
Driven by their desire for redemption, all-time greats and former world champions Jersey Joe Walcott, Floyd Patterson, Sonny Liston and Ale Read Full Story >>> Pacman pays homage to Roach
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
LOS ANGELES ? As in the past, Manny Pacquiao came back ?home? to the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood on Tuesday and paid his respects to the master, Freddie Roach.
Pacquiao had earlier planned to arrive at 1 p.m., but a few hours had already passed when the Filipino southpaw finally showed up Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum agrees with Tim Smith, Action fights are Needed
By Paul Upham, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
On Tuesday at SecondsOut.com, Special Features Writer Tim Smith penned an interesting and honest piece titled "Only Action Can Save Boxing" that looked at the harsh reality if boxing doesn't give the public what it wants to see. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum couldn't agree more.
"I just read a Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Leaves No Doubt
By Bill Calogero, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
Manny Pacquiao left no doubt in this trilogy as he retained his WBC International Super Featherweight Title with a impressive third round knock out over Erik Morales in their scheduled twelve round bout promoted by Top Rank Inc. and broadcast live from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on HBO PP Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao says thank you to gym staff
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
HOLLYWOOD -- Sticking to what has become a tradition, Manny Pacquiao returned to the site where he prepared for the biggest fight of his career.
The Filipino ring hero visited the Wild Card gym Tuesday, extending his gratitude to Freddie Roach and the rest of the trainers and staff of the facilit Read Full Story >>> ?Brown Superman? returns
By Yong B. Chavez, Philippine News Online, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
LAS VEGAS ? At 8:53 p.m. last Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao made his habitual sign of the cross in his corner before the fight started. He hugged Freddie Roach, made his way to the center ring, and made history.
Throwing punches like there was no tomorrow and dealing a longtime rival with a car Read Full Story >>> Cheers to Manny, Cheryl, and Gringo?s capture
By Rodel E. Rodis, PhilippineNews.com, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
It was an incredible week.
It began on November 14 when 22-year old Filipino American dancer Cheryl Bautista Burke danced a spirited samba with the NFL?s all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith, to score a perfect 30 with the judges and a hit with most of the 20 million viewers of ABC?s ?Dancing wi Read Full Story >>> Pacman stamps class over stunned Morales
By Edwin G. Espejo, Sun.Star General Santos, Thu, 23 Nov 2006
MANNY "Pacman" Pacquiao came in with all guns ablaze. Three knockdowns in three rounds, and it was all over.
Pacquaio won by a sensational third round knockout over Erik "El Terrible" Morales before a roaring highly partisan albeit divided crowd at the Thomas and Mack Center in Nevada.
Sun.S Read Full Story >>> The Final Gunfight
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Nov 2006
Just like in the days of the Old West, two pistoleros squared off for the bragging rights in claiming the title of ?fastest gun alive.? But this around, they wore guns instead of packing pistols. It was now time for the third and final showdown.
It was high noon in Vegas. The aging gunslinger, Read Full Story >>> CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE MAY CANCEL BARRERA REMATCH
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Nov 2006
Fight fans around the world who are eager to see a rematch between Filipino national treasure Manny Pacquiao and reigning WBC super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera may never get their wish according to respected Ring Magazine editor -in-chief Nigel Collins.
Collins told Viva Read Full Story >>>
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