| |
|
No Christmas for Pacquiao this Year -- Arum
By Dong Secuya
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
"Manny's not getting a Christmas this year." This was Bob Arum's response when asked by reporters in Arizona if Pacquiao will return to the Philippines for Christmas after starting training in Phoenix, Arizona in late November.
Bob Arum is in Phoenix to participate in a live teleconference with WBC Interim Champion Hasim Rahman, who is training in Phoenix to prepare for his upcoming battle with WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko on November 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, according to reports by 15rounds.com.
Central Boxing club owner Harwood Hamilton has confirmed that Pacquiao will be arriving in Phoenix in late November or early December.
Pacquiao's scheduled training for his upcoming rematch with Erik Morales, slated on January 21, 2006 in Las Vegas, looms to become the longest and most complete preparation he has done for a fight since his 2 and a half months preparation for his fight with Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003 where he was catapulted to boxing stardom after he demolished the Mexican legend.
Pacquiao has earlier been reported to train in Cebu for 2 weeks starting second week of November at the ALA Boxing Gym, reputedly the Philippines' best boxing training facility which has an array of world class caliber fighters who can be tapped as Pacquiao's sparring partners.
Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach and managers Shelly Finkel, Keith Davidson and Nick Khan will fly to the Philippines for Pacquiao's Philippine training before the whole team flies back to the U.S. to resume training in Phoenix, Arizona which is expected to heat up during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Dong Secuya.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
60 Years of Top Rank: Bob Arum’s First Fight Launched a Boxing Empire
, Mon, 30 Mar 2026Lebron James and son Bronny make NBA History
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 30 Mar 2026Bryan Acosta Wins WBA Continental Americas Featherweight Championship with Unanimous Decision over Ronny Rios in Main Event of ProBoxTV from Thunder Studios in Long Beach
, Sun, 29 Mar 2026Filipino boy, 9, wins in Canada chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Mar 2026Vagabov and Ziyaev crowned champions at IBA Bare Knuckle 4 in Saint Petersburg
, Sun, 29 Mar 2026Sherwin Tiu captures Kamatyas Open Chess crown
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Mar 2026Fundora vs Thurman: Can Keith Thurman Shake Off The Rust?
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 28 Mar 2026Albert Ramirez Against Lerrone Richards for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight World Title on June 4 in Montreal!
, Sat, 28 Mar 2026GM Daniel Quizon is the Favorite in 19th Kamatyas
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Mar 2026Weights From ‘Acosta vs. Rios’ Event from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, Calif., and Broadcast live on ProBoxTV
, Sat, 28 Mar 2026Mauricio Sulaiman: WBC maintains priority of the defense of fighters
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 28 Mar 2026Barrière and Akdeniz win in Montreal
By Eric Armit, , Sat, 28 Mar 2026Jesse Espinas and Leboy Atencio Ready to Rumble in Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV (Weigh-in Photos)
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 28 Mar 2026Matchroom Boxing announces new long-term contract extensions for two top UK fighters
, Sat, 28 Mar 2026Thananchai Decisions "Lucky Boy" Alicaba
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 28 Mar 2026Suslenkov to defend WBA continental title against Mann at IBA.PRO 16 in Serpukhov
, Fri, 27 Mar 2026SBA Builds the Future of Billiards with SBA Next and Official Pool Hub Network
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 27 Mar 2026Don King Productions Announces Challenger for Reigning WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian
, Fri, 27 Mar 202611-0 Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor developing his skills at Deontay Wilder and Andrii Novytskyi
, Fri, 27 Mar 2026IBA welcomes the victory of common sense in the IOC policy on protecting women
, Fri, 27 Mar 2026Genetic Testing will be required in Olympic Games
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Fri, 27 Mar 2026“Lucky Boy" Alicaba Ready for Action Friday in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Mar 2026WBO & WBA World Champion René “El Chulo” Santiago Hosts Open Media Workout Ahead of April 3 Title Defense in Tokyo
, Thu, 26 Mar 2026Former WBA FEDELATIN President Panamanian Aurelio Fiengo passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 26 Mar 2026The 19th edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Open and Kiddies Chess Tournament on March 28, 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 26 Mar 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
