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It’s back to the gym for Pacquiao
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Fri, 01 Aug 2003
One day after he received a hero’s welcome from cheering fans with welcome banners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, International Boxing Federation junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao was back at the L&M Gym working out to shake off the jetlag and to remain in shape for what Read Full Story >>>Barrera targets tough foe Pacquiao
By Dan Rafael, USA Today, Wed, 30 Jul 2003
In his last two fights, featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera took on well-known opponents in Johnny Tapia and Kevin Kelley.
Both were first-rate champions at one time, just not when Barrera faced them. He fought them more for their name recognition and drawing power than the threat they posed.
Read Full Story >>> Hero’s welcome for Manny
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Wed, 30 Jul 2003
A hero’s welcome awaits International Boxing Federation junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who returns home today after a devastating third-round TKO victory over undefeated challenger Emmanuel “The Butcher” Lucero last Sunday at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in downtown Read Full Story >>> Lunas targets WBA crown
By Dennis Principe, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Jan 2003
Current Pan Asia Boxing Association (PABA) flyweight champion Rolly Lunas of the Philippines has guaranteed to leave no stones unturned in his quest to give the country another world boxing title sometime next year.
To be able to build up his quest for a shot at the world crown, Lunas will stake Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao - Pride of the Philippines
By Paul Barker, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2002
16.08 - They couldn't have chosen a more appropriate fighter for the Tyson/Lewis undercard. Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao was exposed to a bigger audience at that event than at any other in his career, and it was exposure he richly deserved. He turned in his usual electrifying performance, stopping forme Read Full Story >>> Interview: IBF superbantamweight champion Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao
By Dennis Principe, EastSideBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jul 2002
14.07 - MANILA, Philippines - Being the present toast of Philippine boxing, IBF superbantamweight champion Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao always makes it a point that his image as the current role model of Philippine sports does not get tainted with any controversy, most especially if the issue invo Read Full Story >>> 5 Fighters that Never let us down
By Bias' Blaze, PrizeFightNews.com, Mon, 01 Jul 2002
Most boxing fans I know are not a forgiving bunch. They remember each and every stinker they were forced to watch, pay for, and or sleep through. But, rather than focusing on the negative I prefer to discuss the fighters we fight fans can always count on to get the blood pumping and have us yellin Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier (III)
By J. Ehrmann, Float-Like-a- Butterly.de, Mon, 02 Oct 2000
September 30, 1975
Manila, Philippines
Muhammad Ali's third fight against his archrival Joe Frazier was a spectacular ending to the long lasting struggle of the two Heavyweights who faced each other for a total of 132 minutes in the ring. The "Thrilla in Manila" is considered one of the most bruta Read Full Story >>> For Ali, What Price the Thrilla in Manila?
By Dave Anderson, The New York Times, Sun, 23 Sep 1984
hen that epic in brutality ended in the Philippine Coliseum nearly nine years ago, Joe Frazier had lost. His manager, Eddie Futch, had surrendered for him after the 14th round. Muhammad Ali had retained his world heavyweight title. About 15 minutes later, Joe Frazier, his left eye closed below the t Read Full Story >>>
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Banal haymaker bruises Indon’s record
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
TAGBILARAN City – Bohol found another promising boxer in the name of Alex John Banal.
The 17-year-old ALA Boy displayed power and ring savvy as he stopped livewire Ali Rochmad of Indonesia, who was undefeated before Saturday night’s fight.
Rochmad, the reigning Indonesian Super-f Read Full Story >>> Arum, Oscar back on the same page
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Bob Arum leaned forward in his seat, a small grin creasing his face. Dozens of boxing writers hurled questions at him, making him, for that hour in that restaurant in Atlantic City, N.J., the center of the sport's universe.
It's the kind of scene Arum, a 75-year-old member of the International Bo Read Full Story >>> Manny warned: Don?t take Marquez lightly
By Abac Cordero, ABS-CBN News, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
The Philippine Star
The result of the 2004 showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez only makes the 2008 rematch even more exciting for the boxing world.
Bob Arum, the ageless Top Rank president and Pacquiao?s promoter, the other day warned the Filipino superstar that he couldn?t Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's Low Altitude, Bad Attitude, Lefthanded Attack Means Problems For Bigger Man Oscar!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
The disgusting attack on Mumbai is hard to put aside, I know. But I am pinching myself knowing that we have momentary distraction from such travails and such terror next Saturday night.
Don?t look now but Monday officially begins Oscar vs. Manny Big Fight Week.
Not only will this provide gre Read Full Story >>> Hatton parts ways with Mayweather Sr.
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
HOLLYWOOD?CHANCES ARE FLOYD Mayweather Sr. is out of Team Hatton, for good.
Reports from England yesterday revealed that Mayweather?s contract was only for 12 weeks up to Hatton?s showdown with Manny Pacquiao which ended in a disastrous second-round knockout loss on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Read Full Story >>> Bautista prepares for comeback fight
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
FOLLOWING a long layoff from a career-threatening wrist injury, ALA boy Rey Bautista will finally be making his comeback in the boxing ring as he faces up-and-coming World Boxing Council International featherweight champion Rachamongkol Sor Pleonchit on Oct. 16 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Read Full Story >>> STATEMENT OF GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS CONCERNING NYSAC SUSPENSION
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Golden Boy Promotions believes that it is important to report the true facts concerning its 90 day suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission.
On July 9, 2010, Golden Boy learned that it had been suspended by the NYSAC for a period of 90 days. Although Golden Boy respectfully disagrees Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Vs Floyd Mayweather JR: Making it Happen
By Gina Caliboso, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
As the 2010 boxing year comes to an end, it will inevitably be looked at as the year that the biggest fight ever did NOT take place.
As we watched Pacquiao defeat a bigger and stronger oppo Read Full Story >>> Danny O'Connor Knows What He Must Do
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Framingham, Massachusetts, native Danny O'Connor will have more than just his undefeated record on the line next time he enters the ring -- His brand-new family is counting on him.
"This fight is basically life or death. I have a child I need to support now and he has to eat and that's the way I Read Full Story >>>
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