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Pacquiao upbeat on final day of workout
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao can’t wait to get his hands on Hector Velazquez.
"Excited na ako," he said at the Wild Card Gym Thursday afternoon after he closed out his one-month training for his scheduled 12-round fight against Velazquez on Saturday.
Pacquiao held a very light wo Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao just can’t say no
The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES — Tickets are such a premium for Saturday night’s double-header featuring Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales in two separate main events that not even credentials, 30 complimentary tickets and an additional 90 passes were enough for his friends and fans.
A Pacquiao insider Read Full Story >>> Oyson: For once, I am for Manny Pacquiao
By Manuel N. Oyson Jr., Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 10 Sep 2005
I have been bashing our own Manny Pacquiao in the past. I was even tagged un-Filipino. But for now, I have a change of heart, not just being patriotic. His ring credentials are superb as compared to his foe. Pacquiao’s title fight against Mexico’s Hector Velasquez tomorrow at the Staples Read Full Story >>> Morales not taking easy route to Pacquiao
By Carlos Arias, OCRegister.com, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Promoter Bob Arum describes Erik Morales as the "essence of what a fighter should be."
Morales has proven throughout his career that he is ready, willing and able to take on all challengers.
Some fighters take easy tuneups as they await a big-money matchup.
Not Morales.
Morales has a hig Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Morales on same card
By Trae Thompson, Star Telegram, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Trainer Freddie Roach didn't see the same Manny Pacquiao when he fought Erik Morales.
Morales, a Mexican legend, won a unanimous decision over Pacquiao on March 19 in one of the year's most thrilling fights. Immediately, there was talk of a rematch.
"It was a great fight, but I didn't think [P Read Full Story >>> Pride of a Country
Pacquiao's feverish following in Philippines helped him rise from poverty to stardom
By Steve Springer, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
As he raced down a road in Mindanao, a southern province of the Philippines, Freddie Roach was concerned. He was riding in the sidecar of a motorcycle, two armed bodyguards trailing in a car behind him.
Suddenly, another car appeared, zoomed in and cut off his cycle.
Much to Roach's relief, th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao and Morales, Just a “Tune Up” or Not?
By Daniel Ramos, RingsideReport.com, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
This Saturday night on HBO Championship boxing fans will get to see the stepping-stone matches that both current and former world champion Super Featherweights, Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao will have en route to a highly anticipated rematch with each other slated for next year.
It has happene Read Full Story >>> Morales Finds a Way to Win
By Matthew Aguilar, The Sweet Science, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
When Daniel Zaragoza popped Erik Morales with that uppercut, who would have thought that the Tijuana kid whose legs turned to jelly would become one of the greatest Mexican fighters of all-time?
That was Sept. 6, 1997 at a blistering-hot El Paso County Coliseum. As it turned out, the uppercut was Read Full Story >>> "Double Trouble" Cast of Characters
FightNews.com, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
(L-R) Three-Time world champion Erik 'El Terrible' Morales, Hector Velazquez, Two-Time world champion Manny Pacquiao and Zahir Raheem pose at Top Rank's big 'Double Trouble' press conference. Morales will take on Raheem and Pacq Read Full Story >>> Viloria picked to win
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Boxing historian Graham Houston is picking Hawaii-born Filipino Brian Viloria to beat World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Eric Ortiz of Mexico in their 12-round title fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday (Sunday morning, Manila).
The bout is in the undercard of t Read Full Story >>> Viloria favored to dethrone WBC titlist
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
JUST like Manny Pacquiao, Filipino-American Brian Viloria has been installed the favorite in his coming bout with World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight champion Eric Ortiz.
Viloria is listed by the sportsbook as minus 145 while Ortiz is plus 115.
Viloria, called the `Hawaiian Punch' and Read Full Story >>> Filipino Pacquiao fights for chance at Morales rematch
By Agence France Press, Yahoo! News, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Mexico's Erik Morales hope to set up a rematch of their impressive March slugfest when they each face rivals here Saturday.
Pacquiao, 39-3 with two drawn and 31 knockouts, will Read Full Story >>> Velazquez arrives with a mission
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES, California — A quick look at Hector Velazquez’s face and one can be sure the man does not tend a garden or drive a taxi for a living.
With thick eyebrows and dark-brown eyes, the Mexican emits an appearance of malevolence and carries a smirk that sends a message that h Read Full Story >>> PacMan triumphant; sports column as drug of choice
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
CHICAGO – Judging from the 10 losses and two draws that blot his opponent’s overall record, Manny Pacquiao’s fight this Saturday night at the Staples Center in LA appears only as a quick ATM stop before he goes to the bank to cash another seven-digit paycheck.
A Pacquiao victor Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Velazquez battle for WBC belt
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
THE MEXICO-BASED World Boxing Council has officially sanctioned this Sunday's 12-round fight between Manny Pacquiao and Hector Velazquez as a battle for the vacant WBC International super featherweight title.
The WBC has apparently decided to award the belt to the Pacquiao-Velazquez winner after Read Full Story >>> Manny in trouble in Double Trouble
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao could be in for a lot of trouble if he fails to stop Hector Velazquez in the early rounds.
An official of Top Rank Promotions aired this observation Wednesday after he was asked about Saturday’s 12-round contest between the two fighters at the Staples Cen Read Full Story >>> Morales tells Pacquiao to expect a tough fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES — Erik Morales said Manny Pacquiao could be in for a lot of trouble on Saturday night against fellow Mexican Hector Velazquez during a chance encounter with the Bulletin.
"This is going to be a tough fight for both fighters," Morales said through Top Rank Inc. publicist Ricard Read Full Story >>> Mexican camp says Pacquiao on a skid
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES — After checking in at the Wilshire Grand Hotel late Wednesday evening, Hector Velazquez lost no time talking about his chances against Manny Pacquiao.
Though he doesn’t speak English, Velazquez was quick to the draw, saying he’s prepared long and hard for the fight Read Full Story >>> September Sleeper: Morales vs. Raheem
By Julian Kasdin, DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
This Saturday on HBO Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales, 48-2 (34), will face off against the ‘Z-man’ Zahir Raheem, 28-0 (16). While there are many who see this fight as a mere formality on the way to a Morales and Manny Pacquiao rematch, others are seeing this as a competitive bout Read Full Story >>> Erik eyes big win before rematch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 09 Sep 2005
LOS ANGELES – While Hector Velazquez traveled almost three hours by car from Tijuana, Mexico to Los Angeles, Erik Morales needed a much shorter time since he traveled on board a rented private jet.
Morales, the Mexican ring sensation who dealt Manny Pacquiao a heartbreaking loss at the MGM Read Full Story >>>
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