El Terrible

By Jingo Quijano Nov 18, 2006

They don?t call him that for his manners, although Marco Antonio Barrera could certainly make a case for it, especially after a water-throwing incident marred the aftermath of their third fight. They…

Morales tuned like a Ferrari

By Nick Giongco Nov 18, 2006

This is the line of thinking of the team of experts that took Erik Morales under its weight reduction and physical conditioning program for almost two months in Los Angeles. "We have…

Morales rebuilt according to specifications ? Velocity

By Abac Cordero Nov 18, 2006

Losing a lot of weight made Erik Morales come out of the Velocity Sports Performance Center in Los Angeles a better boxer and a better fighter. Jorgen Person, who helped run an…

Morales? trainers: ?We?ve done our job?

By Francis Ochoa Nov 18, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- The way the name of the group has been tossed into the third and final installment of the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales rivalry, it may seem like Velocity Sports Performance…

Cebuanos speak out on tomorrow?s ?Grand Finale?

By John Pages Nov 18, 2006

Jack Jakosalem, Cebu City Councilor: ?The fight will no doubt be great, but Manny will put him out at 8! ?If it reaches 9, Morales won?t look so fine... ?Hey, it?s Round…

Pacquiao is pundit’s pick

By PhilBoxing.com Nov 18, 2006

IT?S not just Filipinos wracking their brains on who will emerge triumphant when Manny ?The Pacman? Pacquiao steps in the ring against Erik ?El Terrible? Morales tomorrow at the Thomas and Mack…

Bob Arum brings house down with STAR story

By Abac Cordero Nov 18, 2006

LAS VEGAS ? Before a jampacked press conference, Bob Arum, the legendary boxing promoter, made special mention of a recent Philippine STAR article where a Filipino bishop said it?s not a sin…

Pacquiao, Morales primed despite lack of world title

By Kieran Mulvaney Nov 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - There will be no world title on the line when Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao meet in the ring for the third time in Las Vegas on Saturday…

Velazquez captures super featherweight title in DQ

By Associated Press Nov 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- Hector Velazquez of Mexico beat Bobby Pacquiao of the Philippines by disqualification in the 11th round and captured the WBC Continental Americas super featherweight championship. Velazquez, 129 pounds, won…

Pacquiao camp in for a surprise, says Morales trainer

By Francis Ochoa Nov 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- Weight a minute. Erik Morales? battle with the scales dominated conversation at the final press conference for his bout against Manny Pacquiao Thursday, with the Mexican?s camp bristling at…

TRUSTING IN A THRILLER

By George Willis Nov 17, 2006

WHEN A boxing promoter says, "Trust me," that's usually a hint to check your wallet. But Top Rank boss Bob Arum was being sincere. "Trust me," he said. "It will be one…

Manny Pacquiao Vs Erik Morales III As Predicted By RSR

By Brian Wilbur Nov 17, 2006

This Saturday, November 18th, Manny Pacquiao will fight Erik Morales for the third time. These two future hall of fame boxers have already participated is two classic wars. Morales won the first…

Morales prepares for the fight of his career

By Francis Ochoa Nov 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- Erik ?El Terrible? Morales wants people to remember. Not the granite-chinned boxer who was introduced to the canvas for the first time in his career last January. Not the…

Pacquiao vs. Morales 3/Pay-Per-View Slam Dunk

By Onur Tezucar Nov 17, 2006

There comes a time every year where you take a few moments to look down the boxing schedule and say to yourself, "I'd pay $50.00 to see that." This is one of…

BOBBY PACQUIAO LOSES VIA DISQUALIFICATION

By Salven L. Lagumbay Nov 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS--Bobby Pacquiao found himself disqualified in his scheduled 12-rounder yesterday against Mexican Hector Velazquez due to repeated blows way south of the border in the main event yesterday at the 800-capacity…

ALA stalwarts in public sparring!

By Salven L. Lagumbay Nov 17, 2006

Three upcoming ALA stalwarts will showcase their wares in a sparring preview this Saturday, November 18, 2006, 5 pm, at the ALA Fight Club, Banilad Town Center. Philippine No. 1 Miniflyweight Donnie…