By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 31 May 2007
Manny Pacquiao is not running away from Juan Manuel Marquez. He never did. He never will. The Filipino superstar, branded a coward for declining the position as mandatory challenger to the Mexican champion, said he’s willing to face Marquez in September but in his own terms. “Ba Read Full Story >>>
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 31 May 2007
Is it finally going to happen? Every Filipino fight fan has been waiting for it for the past couple of years. Rey “Boomboom” Bautista , Candijay, Read Full Story >>>
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 31 May 2007
Boxing has a lot of issues. Too many to list in one column. The two biggest problems in boxing today are a shrinking fan base and poor judging, and these two go hand in hand. Whenever a fight like Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather happens, millions of casual fans will sit down and give boxing a Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 31 May 2007
WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez does not seem to mind if he fights a southpaw or an orthodox fighter this September, and he doesn't care at all if it is Mexican or Filipino. All he wants is getting paid like a champion as he is, according to his manager Ignacio 'Nacho' Beristain Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 31 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Sulaiman has publicly announced that Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao 'is scared to face Juan Manuel Marquez.' This after the WBC top honcho received the letter signed by Pacquiao last week, which stated that he is declining his mandatory status to chall Read Full Story >>>
By Mike Lynch, The Sweet Science, Thu, 31 May 2007
In the ring Manny Pacquiao is an indomitable force. He fights hungry as a desperate amateur and active as a volcano. Check that, actually. I’m no geologist, but I’d bet one would be hard-p Read Full Story >>>
Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 31 May 2007
AFTER boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao shot down a proposed rematch with World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, WBC president Jose Sulaiman is ready to step into the row and put back on track what is considered to be one of the mega fights this year. In an in Read Full Story >>>
Sulaiman To Help Make Pacquiao-Marquez Happen
By James Blears, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman says that he’s prepared to wait a few days to try and resolve the rematch controversy between WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao. This follows receipt of a letter signed by Manny Pacquiao advising that heR Read Full Story >>>
”We Are Hoping Juan Manuel Marquez Fights Manny Pacquiao...Boxing Fans Are Not Interested In Seeing Marquez Fight Humberto Soto”
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 30 May 2007
Most fight fans in the United States might not recognize his name, but Jaime Quintana is behind the careers of two of the greatest fighters in the game and arguably the best brother tandem in the history of the Read Full Story >>>
From Manny Pacquiao to Ricky Hatton: How Boxing is Very Much Alive Without Oscar De La Hoya
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
The Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, JR., pay per view was an extreme success, making “The Golden Boy’s” wallet officially heavier than Butterbean, and shooting some life into the sport. De La Hoya is without question the biggest draw in the game and the proof is in the puddi Read Full Story>>>
WHO WILL BE BOXING'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
By Matthew Hurley, RingTalk.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
NEXT "SUPERSTAR" NOT TO BE A HEAVYWEIGHT! Wollaston, MA- As the sport of boxing continues to search for its next breakout star, once again fistic royalty may be crowned in the lower weight divisions. Much as it did in the 1980's when lonely eyes searching for a replacement for Muhammad Ali found Read Full Story >>>
Will Today's Best Turn into Legends?
By Lee Groves, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
I recently had occasion to review the tape of Thomas Hearns’ two-round destruction of Roberto Duran. As I marveled at the right hands that would eventually score three knockdowns, I found myself wondering about how fighte Read Full Story >>>
An irked Mrs. Pacman
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Wed, 30 May 2007
HE’S a warrior inside the ring. But is Manny Pacquiao brave enough to crack the whip on shady sycophants? The answer could be “no” as Pacquiao, said to be generous to a fault, may not be about ready to kick out so-called friends. This, despite reports that a few of them have Read Full Story >>>
Golden Boy insists Barrera under contract
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 30 May 2007
Although Top Rank chairman Bob Arum claims Marco Antonio Barrera is interested in a big money rematch with Manny Pacquiao, it doesn’t look like the fight will come off the wraps because the Baby Faced Assassin remains under contract with Golden Boy Promotions. Arum isn’t forcing the i Read Full Story >>>
UNITY IN BOXING
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE ULTIMATE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ONE POWER, ONE RANKINGS, ONE CHAMP. THE POWERS IN BOXING SHOULD TAKE CONTROL OR PASS IT ON...A LEGITIMATE BOXING GOVERNING BODY NEEDS TO BE ESTABLISHED. If Don King, Bob Arum and Oscar DeLa Hoya can put their past behind them, and work together in boxing, w Read Full Story >>>
FORGET THE WORLD CUP, BAUTISTA-DE LEON IS WHAT'S NEEDED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer agrees that a $2 million outlay for the planned Philippines-Mexico World Cup was “way too much” which is b Read Full Story >>>
Manny Parts Ways with ABS-CBN, And It's Not Just a Lovers' Quarrel
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
It was about two years ago, a few months before the Pacquiao-Morales II, when I brought up the idea of ABS-CBN's involvement with bigtime professional boxing to the network's top man -- Gabby Lopez. Gabby and I were in a golf game with Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte at the scenic Apo Golf and Cou Read Full Story >>>
Salud Says Pacquiao Getting Wrong Advice On Marquez
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 29 May 2007
Popular boxing promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud thinks that superstar Manny Pacquiao is ill-advised on his recent media pronouncements telling the World Boxing Council (WBC) that he is letting go of his mandatory status to WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Salud, who arrived recentl Read Full Story >>>
Marquez says Pacquiao is scared of him
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 29 May 2007
FOR JUAN Manuel Marquez, the decision by Manny Pacquiao’s camp not to pursue a rematch with the sweet-punching Mexican is a sign of cowardice. Pacquiao had sent a letter to the World Boxing Council (WBC) last week, informing governing body president Jose Sulaiman that while he respects t Read Full Story >>>
Save the Cup
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE Last Round is disheartened by the news that the World Cup of boxing might not be held here in our shores, but in Sacramento, USA due to financial difficulties. Patterned after the original World Cup, this tournament was meant to showcase some of the best boxers from two countries, pitted aga Read Full Story >>>
MAYWEATHER CALLS GBP A 'GREAT, GREAT PROMOTER'
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Top pound-for-pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr, in a video interview with Boxingscene, has hailed Golden Boy Promotions, calling the firm a 'great promoter' owing to the company's handling of the May 5 superbout, as well as the prompt payment of his $20 Million purse for the fight. Mayweather di Read Full Story >>>
SCHAEFER SURPRISED PACQUIAO DECLINED MARQUEZ FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says he is “surprised” that Manny Pacquiao turned down a mandatory title shot at reigning WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez after WBC president Jose Sulaiman called for free negotiations or if it didn’t work, a purse bid Read Full Story >>>
Manny and the Pacnatics
By Pete Escobar, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
The elections are finally over! Manny Pacquiao has graciously conceded defeat in his run for congress in South Cotobato to Darlene Custodio. The issues that have divided Pacland has now died down and a peaceful ceasefire hovers over t Read Full Story >>>
Boom Boom’s title shot assured
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 28 May 2007
Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is definitely fighting WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon but it’s still not certain if the title bout will be held here as part of a World Cup card featuring Mexico versus the Philippines or as the main event at the Arco Arena in Sacramento on Aug. 11 Read Full Story >>>
He's A Mini-Manny, Pinoy Condes Drills Hard For Jakarta Title Tilt Against Rachman!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes, acknowledged as the small version of Manny Pacquiao, has already logged some 106 rounds of sparring under him, and will get another ten tomorrow as he continues to prepare for his June 16 challenge of IBF minimumweight kingpin Muhammad Rachman in Jakarta, In Read Full Story >>>
‘The Ghost’ calls out to Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 28 May 2007
THE list just gets longer and longer. Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing star who almost everybody in the fight game wants to fight. Guerrero, who stands 5' 8 1/2" and who enjo Read Full Story >>>
His Eyes On Manny, Humberto Soto Breaks Tortillas In LA With Bobby Pacquaio!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
WBC Number 2-ranked Humberto Soto and WBC Number 6-rated Bobby Pacquiao of the Philippines will cross paths for the first time when they face the media on May 30, Wednesday (Thursday in Manial) to promote their June 9 battle at New York's famed Madison Square Garden. The press conference starts at Read Full Story >>>
MORALES TO PROMOTE FIGHT IN NEW YORK, CHICAGO
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
Three-division world champ and Mexican icon Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz are scheduled to appear in a press conference in New York on June 9 and in Chicago on June 12. Morales will challenge Diaz for the title on August 4 at Chicago's All State Arena, in a fi Read Full Story >>>
GORRES EYES IBF TITLE SHOT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
Gorres (L) tags Montiel with a left. Z “The Dream” Gorres, the stylish southpaw from the famed ALA Gym of respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer is eyeing a shot at the vacant IBF title. Aldeguer was Read Full Story >>>
WBC PREXY SULAIMAN IN RP ON NOV. 9!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Chagnon Sulaiman is scheduled to arrive in Manila on November 9, Friday, in preparation for the 45th Annual WBC Convention which will be held at the world-famous Manila Hotel. A day prior to Sulaiman's arrival, the OPBF Convention gets started with OPBF p Read Full Story >>>
SCALED DOWN WORLD CUP ONLY OPTION
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
There are strong indications that a scaled down World Cup of boxing between the Philippines and Mexico is the only option because of the unrealistic nature of the original grandiose plan of four world title fights and a budget estimat Read Full Story >>>
MAYOL WAITING FOR GAB ACTION
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
WBC no. 3 minimumweight Rodel 'Batang Mandaue' Mayol is just awaiting for the swift and timely action from the Games and Amusements Board before he can plan out his next career move. In an e-mail sent to Philboxing.com after reading an earlier story posted by the website, Mayol indicated that whi Read Full Story >>>
PINOY TRAINER MAKING WAVES IN THAILAND!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
Filipino boxing trainer Michael John Palacios is slowly and surely carving a name for himself in Thailand, having joined the well-oiled Kokiet Group of Companies since last year. Palacios, who used to be a trainer for the Elorde Boxing Gym, is currently training WBA no. 1 junior flyweight Nethra Read Full Story >>>
Juan Manuel Marquez Says Manny Pacquiao Fight Should Come First
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 24 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez says that a fight with Manny Pacquiao is his top priority, and something that should be given to the fans. Marquez al Read Full Story >>>
Pacman in no hurry to name next rival
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 24 May 2007
Still licking the wounds of his failed political bid, boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao yesterday said there’s no need to hurry in choosing his next opponent in the ring. “Huwag natin madaliin (Let’s not rush things),” said Pacquiao who was given by his promoter, Bob Arum o Read Full Story >>>
PACMAN FAILS IN CONGRESS BID
Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 24 May 2007
Manny Pacquiao has failed in his bid to win a seat in the Philippines Congress. The 'Pacman' had hoped to translate his ring stardom into political power in the elections in his home country. But according to ESPN he lost to Darlene Custodio, who said Filipinos weren't prepared to lose their b Read Full Story >>>
MUNDINE VERSUS THE WORLD
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 May 2007
How does Anthony Mundine stack up against the WBA's top ranked fighters. The best in the WBA Mikkel Kessler 39-0 Denmark Current WBA Super Champion and WBC World Champion. Jeff Lacy 22-1 USA Lucien Bute 19-0 Romania Dennis Inkin 30-0 Russia Danilo Haussler 29-3 Germany Juerge Read Full Story >>>
Did Pacquiao produce a senator?
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Wed, 23 May 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Now that it’s finally over, Manny Pacquiao’s fight at the polls is bound to go down as the most brutal, most expensive in his great career. The sheer savagery surpassed the worst he had suffered in earlier defeats. Pacquiao, as could only be expected, had ref Read Full Story >>>
On-line poll prefers Marquez rematch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 23 May 2007
If they could have their way, Manny Pacquiao’s loyal fans based from around the world want no less than Juan Manuel Marquez as the Filipino’s next opponent. An on-line poll being conducted by the mannypacquiao.ph over the last four days has attracted 3,192 respondents as of yesterday, Read Full Story >>>
No way, Jose
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 23 May 2007
THE Manny Pacquiao vs. Jun Manuel Marquez rematch is unlikely to happen. Not this year. This after the mandated free negotiations for the Pacquiao-Marquez WBC super featherweight championship is expected to end with no deal in sight. Earlier, WBC president Jose Sulaiman ordered the camps of Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather says he’ll KO Pacman in 3
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, Wed, 23 May 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s assertion that he would knock out Manny Pacquiao in three rounds at 130 lb has stirred the hornet’s nest in the boxing community. It is now the hottest topic at Boxingtalk forum, sparking fiery debates, eliciting lucid insights, evoking co Read Full Story >>>
Ali, Peping, Pacquiao sports’ top poll losers
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 23 May 2007
MANNY PACQUIAO need not cry a river. The biggest losers during the May 14 elections from the world of sports were former taekwondo ace Ali Atienza and Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose ‘Peping’ Cojuangco Jr. While Pacquiao suffered considerable damage financially in his Read Full Story >>>
BERNABE CONCEPCION RETURNS IN JULY!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
WBC Youth superbantam champion Bernabe Concepcion is set to fly to the United States later this month to start training for a July bout, possibly for the vacant USBA title. According to Concepcion's manager Aljoe Jaro, there had been offers for his ward to see action on the big June 9 card undern Read Full Story >>>
Guzman's Manager: "Pacquiao Afraid Of Guzman"
By Jason "J-Gon" Gonzalez, The Sweet Science, Tue, 22 May 2007
Two-time world champion Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic was determined to make history on May 26th against Michael Katsidis (22-0, 20 KO's) before sustaining an injury during training. Guzman was looking to become the first Dominican fighter to ever win a championship in three different w Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao To Concentrate On Studies, Boxing After Election Loss
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 22 May 2007
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, looking at peace with himself, has told GMA-7 that he will now concentrate on his boxing and will go back to school while at the same time thanking all his friends and kins for their support in his failed electoral bid. "I am planning to take up Political Scie Read Full Story >>>
CONDES JAKARTA-BOUND JUNE 11! REACHES 100-RD MARK
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes of the Philippines has just reached the 100-round mark in his preparation for the June 16 challenge of reigning IBF minimumweight kingpin Muhammad Rachman in Jakarta, Indonesia. This as Condes' co-manager Aljoe Jaro informed that Team Condes is slated to f Read Full Story >>>
ARMAGEDDON: THE BATTLE FOR BOXING RAGES OFF THE RING
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
Arum (R) and De la Hoya in happier times. Armageddon, the biblical term for the battle between Good and Evil. World Boxing doesn't have a governing body to control or represent the sport, it is open for take ove Read Full Story >>>
In future, call him 'Atty. Pacquiao'
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Tue, 22 May 2007
HERE'S a stern warning to those milking Manny Pacquiao dry of his hard-earned winnings. Pacquiao revealed his intention of going back to school to pursue an ambition to be a lawyer, a day after conceding defeat in the congressional race for the first district of South Cotabato. ?Mag-aaral ako Read Full Story >>>
INSIDE SPORTS: WE HAVE FAITH IN MANNY PACQUIAO THE BOXER
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
We are pleased that Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao whom we have referred to as a national treasure many times in the past has conceded the election for the lone congressional seat in South Cotabato to the clear winner, the charmi Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao – Floyd Mayweather JR: Finally the True Pound for Pound Champion is Revealed
By Daniel “Tex” Cohen, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
It’s a beautiful thing when there is almost no doubt whatsoever which fighter in the world can break down any opponent that sniffs within thirty pounds of him better than any other fighter in the world. “Po Read Full Story >>>
WBC Poised To Install Soto As Future Marquez Foe
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 22 May 2007
With Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao now training his sights on another big fight not named Juan Manuel Marquez, the Mexico-based World Boxing Council may yet just have the perfect man to challenge the reigning champ. Marquez, who holds the WBC super-featherweight title, had earlier been ordere Read Full Story >>>
Purse bid no option for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 22 May 2007
Despite an order from WBC president Jose Sulaiman, it doesn’t look like Manny Pacquiao is inclined to fight superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez unless Top Rank and Golden Boy settle their differences. That’s the word from Pacquiao’s boxing adviser Rex (Wakee) Salud w Read Full Story >>>
Manny’s turn to elect
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 22 May 2007
IT had to take a diminutive, smart and charming opponent of the fairer sex to knock Manny Pacquiao out. Of course, this was for a different title, one wherein no purse bids are held but the protagonists nonetheless exchange punches of the different kind. Just like boxing, we take punches in life Read Full Story >>>
Dazzling Darlene Doubles Down, Pacman Concedes, Boxing Is The Winner!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 22 May 2007
Dazzling Darlene doubled down and, finally, Pacman threw in the electoral towel. Faced with the fact that Darlene Antonino-Custodio garnered 139,061 votes to his count of 75,908 in the Congressional race in South Cotobato, Manny Pacquaio conceded the political loss on Sunday. Gracious winner Dazz Read Full Story >>>
Windfall again awaits Pacman
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 22 May 2007
A CASH windfall awaits Manny Pacquiao when he returns to the ring in September or October. Based on the contract that Pacquiao signed with Top Rank, the Filipino puncher stands to collect not lower than million as purse and additional income will come from the sale of the television rights for Read Full Story >>>
BARRERA WILL RETIRE IF HE CAN'T FIGHT PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2007
Former WBC super featherweight champion, legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera says he will retire if he cant fight Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao in a rematch this year. In an overseas telephone c Read Full Story >>>
LAURENTE, ELORDE IN JUNE FIGHTS!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2007
Former OPBF and PABA superbantam champ Pederito Laurente of the Johnny Elorde Stable is slated to travel to Moscow to face unbeaten Russian Ayup Arsaev on June 1 for the interim Asian Boxing Council featherweight title. This was confirmed today by Liza Elorde, who along with her husband Johnny st Read Full Story >>>
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By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
Renowned veteran HBO commentator Larry Merchant has hailed emerging ring sensation Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista as “one of the best prospects he has seen” according to respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer. Aldeguer told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that Bautista spoke to Merchant after his gru Read Full Story >>>
BAUTISTA, BANAL SET FOR GRAND RETURN!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
LAS VEGAS--Undefeated Filipino boxers Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday morning, and are expected to receive warm welcome from fans all over the country. The duo will be accompanied in their trip by their chief handler Antonio L Read Full Story >>>
INSIDE SPORTS: ABS-CBN's COVERAGE AND BAUTISTA'S HEART
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
While we all enjoyed the superb hype of Golden Boy Promotions and HBO for “The World Awaits” mega-buck fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr we were honestly far more interested and awaiting the fights of emerging Filipino ring sensations Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Ba Read Full Story >>>
Boom Boom to headline World Cup
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
The way is clear for the ALA stable’s hard-hitting Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista to challenge WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon of Mexico in the main event of Golden Boy Promotions‚ second World Cup in Cebu or Manila in late August or early September. Bautista, 20, stole the thunder Read Full Story >>>
DE LA HOYA GETS SOME GOOD NEWS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
Shortly after losing a twelve round split decision to undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr, T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times reported that De La Hoya got some good news – “he is going to be a new father.” Simers said De La Hoya’s beautiful wife, Puerto Rican superstar and salsa singer Millie Co Read Full Story >>>
We’re still waiting
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 08 May 2007
AND SO with the rest of the world, we waited and waited and nothing much happened. Word was some people coughed up as much as ,000 for a ringside seat at the MGM Grand to watch what could have been a song-and-dance routine had Floyd Mayweather Jr. broken out into his rap-version of the DC 5’s "Catch Read Full Story >>>
World aches for Pacquiao-Marquez
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 08 May 2007
UNFORTUNATELY, THE world still awaits. And according to sportswriter Chris Mannix of SI.com, there are still “five high-profile fights (that is) sure to save the sweet science” and one of them features Filipino star Manny Pacquiao. In a story that came out the day after the Cinco De Mayo spect Read Full Story >>>
Learning from Tony Aldeguer
By Philip Ella Juico, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
It was hyped as "The World Awaits" and indeed the world did wait for Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather to lock horns Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) before a sold-out crowd of 16,700 at the MGM Grand Center in Las Vegas and a possible record pay-per-view and closed circuit audiences. A Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather-De La Hoya: The Aftermath
By Michael Iurato, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
In a fight that was promoted to the absolute gills, a true fight fan would understand that the chances of living up to the hype of that nature is slim to none. Fights like Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello (1982), Marvin Hagler vs. John "The Beast" Mugabi (1986), and The Ward vs Gatti Trilogy only flo Read Full Story >>>
No clear winner
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
At hindsight, the consensus among fight fans is the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.-Oscar de la Hoya bout should’ve been declared a draw because there just wasn’t a clear winner. Judging a boxing match is such a subjective thing that the effort to establish standards has remained wishful thinking in the m Read Full Story >>>
Loren junks Pacquiao, supports Custodio
GMANews.tv, Tue, 08 May 2007
Zamboanga City - Genuine Opposition senatorial bet Loren Legarda on Monday threw her support for the rival of boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. The beneficiary of the support was reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who is running for the congressional post of the first district of South Cotab Read Full Story >>>
MAYWEATHER’S FATHER SAYS DE LA HOYA WON
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Fri, 04 May 2007
WBO No. 1 ranked super bantamweight Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista is exuding confidence prior to his world title eliminator against undefeated Sergio Medina of Argentina on the undercard of “The World Awaits” epic battle between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr on Sunday, Manila Time.
In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer said Bautista’s confidence stemmed from the fact that he was “familiar with fighting in America now and was very confident even at the press conference the other day.” Aldeguer said Bautista was getting “good mileage here.”
He said Bautista had an interview with well-known boxing writer Ace Freeman Thursday morning and another English journalist later on. Aldeguer said both Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Banal went jogging in the morning and had breakfast at the home of his youngest son Chris in Tuscany which is a fifteen minute drive from the MGM Grand Hotel where they have been treated exceptionally well by De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions.
Aldeguer said Bautista weighed 123 ½ pounds while Banal was 116 ½ which was “very manageable.” Aldeguer said Banal “seems to be at ease” and emphasized that the exposure amd training in Puerto Rico alongside De La Hoya “did a lot of good although they really felt homesick and bored.” Aldeguer said the way De La Hoya treated them and “the intimacy gave them a lot of confidence.”
He recalled an incident when De La Hoya arrived at the MGM Grand Hotel lobby and was greeted by a huge throng of adoring fans. Aldeguer said De La Hoya saw Bautista from afar and called out “Boom Boom,” “Boom Boom” and Bautista rushed towards him but “ a burly security grabbed him and lifted ‘Boom Boom’ and put him aside but De La Hoya said ‘no, no he’s with our group’ and the security man said ‘sorry sir’ and let Bautista join De La Hoya.”
Aldeguer said he didn’t want to be accused of hyping his fighters but admitted he was amazed at how highly boxing people thought of Banal. One of the things that struck Aldeguer was the absence of any Filipinos who normally wandered around the lobby of the MGM Grand during fights of Manny Pacquiao. He attributed this to the fact that not many people can check in and buy tickets since they were very expensive and were sold out within three hours.
Aldeguer said both basketball all-time great Michael Jordan and golfing hero Tiger Woods have confirmed they will be at special ringside while Muhammad Ali hadn’t confirmed as of press time.
De La Hoya himself had earlier invited Floyd Mayweather’s father Floyd Sr who trained De La Hoya for six years to attend and reserved two tickets for him. Floyd Sr had left his son’s camp in a huff after a difference over the fighter’s remarks on a preflight TV show and his continuing word war with his brother Roger Mayweather who is Floyd’s trainer.
GBP Puts Up Alliance with Youtube, Yahoo and FunnyorDie.com!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 03 May 2007
LAS VEGAS--The Golden Boy Promotions, according to its CEO Richard Schaefer in today's 'The World Awaits' final press conference at the Hollywood Theater of the MGM Grand, has announced its new alliances with some of the biggest and most recognizable internet entities to help promote the event. " Read Full Story >>>
BAUTISTA'S OPPONENT UP CLOSE
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 03 May 2007
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ROACH TO OVERSEE FLOYD'S HAND-WRAPPING!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 03 May 2007
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After ‘The World Awaits’ ABS gears up for boxing World Cup
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Inquirer News Service, 03 May 2007
Las Vegas - The country's next major boxing spectacle on television will depend on the outcome of this Saturday's (Sunday in the Philippines) “The World Awaits” event at the MGM Grand, as two unbeaten Filipinos strut their wares while the world will be watching. The country's top promoter, Sammy Read Full Story >>>
Roach the newest face to appear in Oscar's corner
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, 03 May 2007
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RP to host World Cup if Bautista, Banal win
By PNA, news.balita.ph, 03 May 2007
A plan to host the World Cup featuring Mexican champions against Filipino challengers will depend on the results of undefeated Filipinos Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal fights underneath 'The World Awaits' between Oscar dela Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Read Full Story >>>
DE LA HOYA-MAYWEATHER TICKETS COST A FORTUNE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 03 May 2007
One front row, all access seat which was available for “The World Awaits” mega fight between Oscar De La Hoya and undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr is selling for $107,000 or over P5 million according to respected Cebu boxing patron Tony Aldeguer. In a telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manil Read Full Story >>>
Boom Boom, Banal to go for knockouts
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 03 May 2007
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Mayweather picked to beat De La Hoya
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Inquirer News Service, 03 May 2007
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya and his rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrived at the MGM Grand here Wednesday amid the pomp and pandemonium befitting two of the biggest stars in the sport who are about to duke it out for the WBC super welterweight crown this Saturday (Sunday in Manila) Read Full Story >>>
DL Hoya, Mayweather in Vegas as tension mounts Vegas as tension mounts
The Manila Bulletin, 03 May 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather arrived here Tuesday for their Saturday boxing showdown, a fight that could mark their farewells and the end of an era or help revive the struggling sport. In a bout that will stand among the top moneymakers in boxing history, unb Read Full Story >>>
Contract out for slay of Acharon, Pacquiao
By Isagani Palma, The Manila Times, 03 May 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY: Assassins are allegedly out to liquidate boxing icon-turned-congressional aspirant Manny Pacquiao and incumbent City Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. before the May 14 election, a reliable source said. In an interview, Pacquiao said he was informed by one of the would-be assassin tha Read Full Story >>>
Police downplay death threat vs Pacquiao
Sun.Star Cebu, 03 May 2007
MANILA –- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday doubted the authenticity of the supposed threat on the life of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao who is running for congressman in General Santos City in the May 14 elections. Contrary to the claim of Pacquiao that there is raw i Read Full Story >>>
DE LA HOYA SAYS THERE’S NO FEUD WITH ARUM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 02 May 2007
Oscar De La Hoya says “there’s no feud” with his former promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank although he said they are not close. De La Hoya made the statement on the popular Jay Leno show where he was given a rousing reception. Reminded about the fact that he gave Arum his Olympic gold medal which he Read Full Story >>>
“THE WORLD AWAITS” – PART II
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 02 May 2007
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Nov bout earliest in Pacman’s schedule
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 02 May 2007
Manny Pacquiao, according to Bob Arum, won’t be ready to fight until November, and will most likely drop a mandated showdown with World Boxing Council super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez in September. Arum was on vacation last week and did not entertain calls made from Manila. Yeste Read Full Story >>>
BANAL DOWN WITH SORE THROAT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 02 May 2007
AJ “Bazooka” Banal is down with a sore throat but respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer says its nothing to worry about. In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, Aldeguer revealed that when Banal, Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and trainer Edito “Ala” Villamor left Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao: De La Hoya by decision
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, 02 May 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- They may have a misunderstanding over fight contracts, but Manny Pacquiao still goes for Oscar De La Hoya in an actual ring battle. Pacquiao has picked De La Hoya to win by unanimous decision over Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their blockbuster bout dubbed “The World Awaits” on S Read Full Story >>>
Custodio scores unverified slay plot vs Pacquiao
ABS-CBN News, 02 May 2007
South Cotabato Rep. 1st District Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio scored Wednesday her political opponent Manny Pacquiao for accusing her family of involvement in an alleged assassination plot against him. Custodio said she is saddened that Pacquiao is using an unverified maritime police report to Read Full Story >>>
Little big man
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, 02 May 2007
LAS VEGAS – Freddie Roach looks as intimidating as a Golden Retriever puppy. A librarian who took a look at him would have no fear of kicking sand in his face at the beach. This timid-looking, quivering mite of a man, though, holds the key to the outcome of the biggest fight in years. Roach Read Full Story >>>
The Manny Pacquiao Hit List: Five Options for the Filipino Superstar
By David Gottlieb, RingsideReport.com, 02 May 2007
Boxing fans simply cannot get enough of Manny Pacquiao. The Philippine sensation Pacquaio, 44-3-2, 35 KO’s, is currently one of the most sought after boxing commodities on the market, and his stock continues to rise. In 2003 Pa Read Full Story >>>
Wilbur’s Boxing Notes: De la Hoya - Mayweather
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, 01 May 2007
The fight of the decade, and probably the last true super fight that will take place for many years, is just days away. Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather are set for a historic encounter that is primed to break pay per view records. I was trying to contemplate on why this is such a big fight. This is fight not for the universally recognized Super Welterweight Championship, a designation that is currently vacant. De La Hoya holds the WBC trinket but the sanctioning bodies are becoming less an Read Full Story >>>
Mystery Man Michael Koncz Speaks: My Only Boss, Concern Is Manny Pacquaio!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 01 May 2007
Michael: As I previously informed you I am not one to seek attention or be in the spotlight of the media. Hence, even though you graciously asked me for an interview in Texas to set some facts straight, I respectfully declined cause it is not about me. It’s about the fighters I work with and in this instance, Manny Pacquiao. Nevertheless, I want to take this moment to thank you for the article you just wrote as its contents is very accurate. Manny in fact is at all times vigilant of Read Full Story >>>
Oscar Beats Floyd To Punch, Provides Fight Tickets, Room For Mayweather Sr!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 01 May 2007
Oscar De La Hoya has beaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the punch already. An inside source has informed www.boxingconfidential.com that De La Hoya, the benevolent former employer of trainer Floyd “Pretty Daddy” Mayweather Sr., has scored points in the ongoing game of One Upsmanship between the May 5 Superfight opponents. “While HBO’s 24/7 show keeps replaying all that cra Read Full Story >>>
Pretty won’t do for the Golden Boy
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, 01 May 2007
MAKE mine golden. Although he’s pegged as an underdog, I’m picking Oscar de la Hoya to score a unanimous decision win over Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather Jr. Born under the sign of the Ox, Oscar possesses bull-like strength yet is as agile as a gazelle and as wily as a fox. Granted, Floyd may be faster than him, and possess better boxing skills than him, but he is not unbeatable. Nobody is. For a while we thought Roy Jones Jr. would be, but we were wrong. Here is a che Read Full Story >>>
The World Awaits: Oscar De La Hoya Takes on Pound for Pound King Floyd Mayweather Jr
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, 01 May 2007
There is so much hype behind this fight as the Multi Divisional Champion and sentimental favorite, “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya, 38-4, 30 KO’s, takes on the brash Pound for Pound King, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather, JR., 37-0, 24 KO’s, in a fight that has everyone talking. In reality, nothing bad can come out of this fight, with the exception of a fluke head butt causing a cut that ends it prematurely and without closure. There are several scenarios that Read Full Story >>>
De La Hoya says he’ll never deal with Arum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 01 May 2007
AS FAR as Oscar De La Hoya is concerned, he and former promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank can no longer look each other in the eye and set aside differences to stage fights the public wants to see, starring of course Manny Pacquiao. The Los Angeles Times ran a lengthy story written by staff writer Lance Pugmire on Saturday detailing the cause of the rift between De La Hoya, boxing’s top draw, and Arum, arguably the sport’s’ most powerful promoter in the last 30 years. As Read Full Story >>>
