Report: Comelec to question Pacman, JDVGMANews.tv, 26 Apr 2007

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will summon Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and House Speaker Jose de Venecia as it investigates reports that the two handed out insurance cards to win voters' nods. Interviewed at a press conference in San Juan, Comelec Chair Benjamin Abalos was quoted by dzBB radio as saying he wanted the two to personally give their side on the matter. He said the act may have been in violation of the Omnibus Election Code, but noted Pacquiao and De Venecia must Read Full Story >>>

PEÑALOSA ENDORSES FIESTA FISTIANIA
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Apr 2007

MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- GERRY PEÑALOSA, a former world super flyweight champion has endorsed the Fiesta Fistiana set Sunday at the Rajah Sulaiman Park in Malate, Manila, one of the biggest boxing event in the country in years. Peñalosa, said fans can expect a fun and exciting night with eight fights lined up by the organizing Philippine Sportswriters Association, Games and Amusements Board and the City of Manila. “Magandang lineup and ihinanda ng organizers kaya sigurado tayong masis Read Full Story >>>

Rachman-Conde update!
By Jeffrey Pamungkas, FightNews.com, 26 Apr 2007

Despite a winning IBF purse bid (US$25,000) this month, the IBF strawweight title fight between Muhammad Rachman (Indonesia) and Florante Condes (the Philippines) has yet to be confirmed, although it's been scheduled on June 16 in Jakarta. Today it was reported that Condes has agreed to fight with the minimum purse (around US$3,750) as Condes is confident to dethrone Rachman then he can earn much more money in the future. However, from the Indonesian side, they haven't received any signed contra Read Full Story >>>

Pretty Daddy Mayweather Praises Manny Pacquaio While Putting Flourishes On Joan Guzman!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 26 Apr 2007

So I catch Floyd Joy Mayweather Sr. in a reflective mood. We’re talking, or really he is talking and I am listening and scribbling like a mad monk, and “Pretty Daddy” informs me that he will unveil a selection of outstanding, new poems for Super Fight Week, the De La Hoya-Mayweather runup in Las Vegas. I’m sure the poetry world “World Awaits” Papa Mayweather’s latest literary offerings. Somehow, while we chatted, the name of Filpino ring idol Manny Pa Read Full Story >>>

GACAL CLAIMS ATTEMPTS TO CAPITALIZE ON SHOOTING, ‘BLACK PROPAGANDA’
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Apr 2007

Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal has branded as “black propaganda” attempts to capitalize on the reported accidental shooting of an eleven year old boy last Monday afternoon by a bodyguard of Pacquiao. The boy, identified as John John was taken to the St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City for treatment of gunshots wounds in his left palm and his right hand. The bodyguard of Pacquiao who was identified by ABS-CBN as a certa Read Full Story >>>

Manager denies link with suspect
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 26 Apr 2007

A boxing manager who has been linked to the death of Filipino boxer Lito Sisnorio in Thailand yesterday welcomed the arrest of matchmaker Ranilo Terania by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) while at the same time denied he and Terania were partners. "It’s good that he’s been arrested," said boxing manager Gemmil Contayoso from his residence in Kidapawan, North Cotabato. "Hopefully, we would all know the truth behind Sisnorio’s death." Sisnorio, 24, died after un Read Full Story >>>

The contrasting faces of Pacquiao
By Alfredo G. Rosario, The Manila Times, 26 Apr 2007

Many fans of boxing hero Manny Pacquiao are not happy with the surfeit of his political commitments during the current election campaign, mostly endorsing administration candidates for local posts or the Senate. Last week, he invaded Makati City and endorsed the mayoral bid of Sen. Lito Lapid against the incumbent, Mayor Jejomar Binay. Binay, of course, recoiled at Pacquiao’s presence. “What is this guy doing in Makati when he should be campaigning in his district in General Sant Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao as traditional politician
By William Esposo, The Philippine Star, 26 Apr 2007

Manny Pacquiao may be one of the world’s best boxers but for the sake of our country, let us not overdo our tribute for the sports icon by closing our eyes to the dreadful possibilities that could happen if he did become a congressman. Jesus Christ warned about the devil quoting scripture. Indeed, we’ve seen many of these glib-talking devil types running our institutions with impunity. We see many of these self-proclaimed do-gooders toting Bibles and rosaries and invoking the nam Read Full Story >>>

GOLDEN BOY CEO BRANDS BAUTISTA A 'HOT PROSPECT'
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Apr 2007

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has branded WBO No. 1 ranked Rey ”Boom Boom” Bautista “a hot prospect” and a future world champion in a conversation with Greg Leon of Boxing Talk. Schaefer described the emerging Filipino ring sensation who battles WBO No. 2 Sergio Medina of Argentina in a super bantamweight title eliminator on the undercard of the classic showdown between Oscar Read Full Story >>>