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Pacman draws extra might from the power of prayers
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Thu, 09 Sep 2004
AS he jetted in for the United States yesterday, coincidentally when the Roman Catholic faithful around the globe celebrated the birthday of Mother Mary, the consensus people’s featherweight champion Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao left his countrymen a striking reminder that more t Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao leaves for US
By Dennis Principe, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 09 Sep 2004
FILIPINO BOXING superstar Manny Pacquiao, has given us an idea that more than magic, prayers will do wonders for his illustrious career.
This as Pacquiao joined avid supporter Rudy Salud, the former commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), in praying of the rosary held at the Read Full Story >>> Fans want Pacquiao to fight Morales
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Thu, 09 Sep 2004
An overwhelming number of fight fans have indicated they want world super featherweight champion Erik Morales to defend his title against featherweight People?s Champion Manny Pacquiao in an ongoing worldwide Internet poll conducted by the respected Web site BoxingScene.com.
In answer to the ques Read Full Story >>> ?Bill too big for Manny to fight in Manila?
By Bong Pedralvez, The Manila Times, Tue, 07 Sep 2004
NOT this year.
Local fans of Manny Pacquiao will have to be content with watching and reading the ring exploits of the Filipino sports hero from afar?at least in 2004?because of the steep expense of promoting the boxer?s fight in the country, according to business manager Rod Nazario.
?We re Read Full Story >>> A Time for Everything
By Epifanio M. Almeda, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 07 Sep 2004
The book of Ecclesiastes states, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven?" Surely this does not exclude boxing which has "a time to weep and a time to laugh" and "a time for war and a time for peace."
A time to weep and a time to laugh
Oscar De la Hoya-S Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao wants Scottish champion
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 07 Sep 2004
MANNY PACQUIAO doesn?t want to settle for crumbs. After three marquee names decided to back off from a showdown with the Filipino knockout king, the camp of Pacquiao would like to know if it is possible that Scott Harrision of Scotland, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight titl Read Full Story >>> As he prepares for next tiff, rivals are ducking Pacquiao
By Bong Pedralvez, The Manila Times, Tue, 07 Sep 2004
FILIPINO boxing hero Manny Pacquiao leaves tomorrow for the United States to prepare for a battle with the unknown.
Pacquiao, whose last fight was on May 9 against Juan Manuel Marquez?which ended in a controversial draw?will be leaving Wednesday with business manager Rod Nazario, trainer-friend Read Full Story >>> Men with a mission
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Tue, 07 Sep 2004
Manny Pacquiao, recognized as the featherweight People?s Champion by the prestigious Ring Magazine after his devastating 11th-round TKO victory over legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera, leaves for Los Angeles tomorrow to continue training under American ace Freddie Roach at the famed Wild Card G Read Full Story >>> Top 5 Best and Worst Weight Classes, Pound For Pound
By Tom Dickey, DogHouseBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Sep 2004
This may be the best weight division around. The featherweight
division has three fighters who could be Hall of Famers in Marco Antonio Barrera, Manny Pacquiao, and Juan Manuel Marquez. This division was hurt a little bit when Erik Morales left, but Morales is planning a third fight with Barrera. I Read Full Story >>> TWO FORMER WBC CHAMPIONS TO FIGHT IN MANDAUE
Philippine Boxing News, Sun, 05 Sep 2004
Two former World Boxing Council champs will see action in one card in Cebu as part of their campaign to retrace the path that they once took during their glory days.
Ex-WBC superfly champ Gerry Pe?alosa (46-5-2, 31 KO's) and former WBC flyweight boss Malcolm Tu?acao (15-1-2, 11 KO's) will face sepa Read Full Story >>> GORRES DECISION'S SUWANASIL
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Boxing News, Sun, 05 Sep 2004
Mandaue City: Z "The Dream" Gorres made a tough task look routine as he easily decisioned a tough and game Thai Sairung Suwanasil in their 10-round duel here Saturday evening.
The 22-year-old Gorres, who was earlier assured by manager Rudy Salud of a Hollywood stint in Freddie Roach's gym should h Read Full Story >>> NO ES SEGURA MORALES-BARRERA III
By Jesus Lopez, BoxLatino.com, Fri, 03 Sep 2004
A?n cuando en d?as pasados se anunci? que el triple campe?n mundial Erik Morales se enfrentar? por tercera ocasi?n a Marco Barrera, no es tan seguro de que ambos cambien golpes el 27 de noviembre en el hotel MGM de Las Vegas, Nevada, E Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao fight at Big Dome?
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 03 Sep 2004
BOXING MAN Rod Nazario began exploratory talks with the Araneta group concerning a possible mid-November appearance at the big dome by featherweight star Manny Pacquiao.
"Pag-aaralan pa,?? a team Pacquiao said yesterday as the prospects of a Pacquiao fight in the country loomed promoter Bob Arum Read Full Story >>> MURAD: PACQUIAO WILL DEFINITELY FIGHT THIS YEAR
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Fri, 03 Sep 2004
Internationally known promoter Murad Muhammad says featherweight ?People?s Champion? Manny Pacquiao ?will definitely fight this year? stressing that he has pulled off miracles in the past and can do it again.
In a lengthy overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Murad sai Read Full Story >>> Manila fight looms for Pacquiao
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Concerned over featherweight People?s Champion Manny Pacquiao being left out of the picture after what appeared to be a doublecross by Top Rank Inc. president Bob Arum, who reneged on a commitment to have World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Erik Morales defend his title against the fla Read Full Story >>> Filipino boxing foundation emerges in US West Coast
By Eddie Alinea, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 02 Sep 2004
A MOVE to form a Filipino Boxing Foundation, aimed at helping destitute former world champions, has snowballed in the US West Coast.
The move, spearheaded by San Francisco-based promoter Noel Rivera, was inspired by the plight of former world bantamweight and featherweight titlist Luisito Espino Read Full Story >>> Heart of the Matter between Morales and Barrera
By James Blears, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Showdown number three between Erik Morales and Marco Antonio is going to be a supreme test of exacting physical preparation and heart-who wants it most, according to WBC Executive Secretary Mauricio Sulaiman.
Hosting a meal in Mexico City to toast the survival of the WBC, from Chapter seven bank Read Full Story >>> Philippine Fans Rooting For Barrera
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 30 Aug 2004
It has been a few days since the Morales-Pacquiao swerve by Top Rank and fans of Manny Pacquiao are still outraged. Emails have been flying into me by the hour from Philippine boxing fans that can't understand why Arum and Morales would swerve the fans and the Pacquiao camp. The answer is simple, M- Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY ADDS INSULT TO INJURY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 30 Aug 2004
After Top Rank Inc., president Bob Arum reneged on a verbal commitment for WBC/IBF super featherweight champion Erik Morales to defend his title against featherweight ?People?s Champion? Manny Pacquiao on November 6 and after Golden Boy Promotions backed out of a Pacquiao rematch with Marco Antonio Read Full Story >>> Ringside Report Speaks to Manny Pacquaio's Trainer, Buboy Fernandez
By Epifanio M. Almeda, RingsideReport.com, Sun, 29 Aug 2004
As my wife and I took our seats beside where the ring announcer sat before the start of the boxing event I was assigned to judge, the ring announcer introduced me to the guy he was talking with. "Do you know Buboy Fernandez, Manny Pacquiao's trainer?" he asked.
Of course I did! I told Buboy (the Read Full Story >>>
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