newsbox of 10/12/07
Penalosa Confirms Philboxing Scoop!
PhilBoxing.com, 12 Oct 2007
WBO bantam king Gerry Penalosa has confirmed today that indeed, he has been offered to fight WBO superbantam champ Daniel Ponce De Leon on December 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The bout will serve as an undercard to the Floyd Mayweather Jr-Ricky Hatton superbout. "I am current Read Full Story >>>
PEÑALOSA GETS CONTRACT TO FIGHT DE LEON ON DEC. 8
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 12 Oct 2007
Reigning WBO bantam king Gerry Peñalosa will get his cherished rematch with WBO superbantam champion Daniel Ponce De Leon earlier than expected if he agrees to a proposed December 8 showdown with the power-punching Mexican. Read Full Story >>>
AFTER BARRERA BOUT, PACQUIAO GOES TO SCHOOL
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 12 Oct 2007
From the boxing ring straight to the classroom. Reigning pound-for-pound topnotcher Manny Pacquiao, fresh from his dominating performance in his rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera last Sunday at the Mandalay Bay, is scheduled to report to the classroom where he plans to pursue his studies at the Read Full Story >>>
The Manny Pacquiao Chronicles: Marco Antonio Barrera I
By Daniel “Tex” Cohen, RingsideReport.com, 12 Oct 2007
In November of 2003, it would have been appropriate to use the old adage of geriatrics all over the world by saying that the “times were a changing.” At that point, the US had entered and stayed in the country of Iraq for Read Full Story >>>
Manny accepts Valero challenge
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 12 Oct 2007
Manny Pacquiao has set aside his plans to move up to the lightweight division and instead remain as a super-featherweight for a possible crack at WBA king Edwin Valero. “I think I’d stay here first for awhile,” said Pacquiao Tuesday evening outside the Los Angeles International Airport, and reite Read Full Story >>>
DAVID DIAZ – THE NEXT PACQUIAO FOE?
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, 12 Oct 2007
Several fighters want to face our “national fist” Manny Pacquiao hoping to get a mega-purse and the international recognition linked with facing the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year. But so far, only two names have emerged as c Read Full Story >>>
Did Barrera make a good account of himself?
By Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com, 12 Oct 2007
Boxing fans witnessed the final chapter in the illustrious career of Mexican legend, Marco Antonio Barrera, when he lost a unanimous decision in his rematch with Manny Pacquiao last weekend. Going into this bout, most observers in t Read Full Story >>>
Cuban, Diaz want fight with Pacq
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 12 Oct 2007
JOEL CASAMAYOR, the Cuban lightweight who is luring Manny Pacquiao for a megabuck match next year, branded trainer Freddie Roach as a failed boxer, while American David Diaz, the reigning WBC lightweight champion, has welcomed a projected bout with the General Santos slugger. Casamayor is sched Read Full Story >>>
A smash hit
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, 12 Oct 2007
CAGAYAN DE ORO has always been one of my favorite places to visit. Not only does the place offer a natural vista of lush greenery and a quaintness about it it’s called the "City of Golden Friendship." But last week’s trip afforded us an even better look at the rest of the province of Misamis Ori Read Full Story >>>
Paclanders Pen Open Letter To No Joke Coach Roach; In Support Of Joey Gilbert: Letting Manny (Steward) Be Manny On Manny!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 12 Oct 2007
At Boxingconfidential.com, the customer is always right and, lately, the customer is always writing. So let’s take a hip trip though the Marley Mailbag and see what’s happening: Q: Michael Marley, we would highly appreciate it if you could kindly forward our letter to Freddy Roach, Pacquiao Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao drops trademark ‘fist’ for Philippine eagle
By Katherine Adraneda, The Philippine Star, 12 Oct 2007
After reasserting his supremacy in the boxing ring, people’s champ Manny Pacquiao has set his sights on environmental protection. Pacquiao made the decision to lead efforts in protecting the environment, adopting the Philippine Eagle as his trademark. “My symbol now is the eagle… I have cho Read Full Story >>>
Same Name, Different Styles
By Andres De Los Reyes, TigerBoxing.com, 12 Oct 2007
In a match that defines the term “styles make fights”, WBA-WBO champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz (32-0, 16KOs) and IBF champion Julio “The Kid” Diaz (34-3, 25) meet this Saturday in a lightweight unificati Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao to stay at super featherweight
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, 12 Oct 2007
TO give WBA super featherweight champion Edwin Valero a chance to prove that that he can beat the Filipino boxing superstar, Manny Pacquiao has announced that he will be staying in the division. Pacquiao, who arrived in the country yesterday, believes that he still has some unfinished business i Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao gets warm welcome
Sun.Star Philippines, 12 Oct 2007
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wished People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao continued success in his future boxing matches, urging him to continue to be patriotic, God-fearing, and an inspiration to the Filipino people. The Armed Forces at the same time promoted Pacquiao from an Army reserv Read Full Story >>>
Mayor Lim says Pacquiao will remain adopted son of Manila
By PNA, news.balita.ph, 12 Oct 2007
Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim said Thursday that Manny Pacquiao will continue to be an adopted son of Manila despite his refusal to visit the city for a motorcade, even as he asked the city residents not to fret as the city government's offer to Pacquiao stands. Lim said though that the sentiments Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao reveals boxing secrets to PGMA
By PNA, news.balita.ph, 12 Oct 2007
He was a “sakristan” early in his life, and prayer has always been his secret weapon. This was what President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo learned about Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao when she played interviewer while congratulating the triumphant WBC International Super Featherweight title h Read Full Story >>>
TV ratings hit roof
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 12 Oct 2007
Early returns indicate the TV viewership for Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Marco Antonio Barrera last Sunday (Manila time) was sky-high with almost 90 percent of sets all over the country tuned in to the combined airing on the GMA, RPN and Solar networks. That’s the good news from Solar vice pre Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao’s new fight: Save Philippine Eagle
By TJ Burgonio, Inquirer News Service, 12 Oct 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- He isn’t hanging his gloves yet, but Manny Pacquiao now wants to focus on a larger-than-life fight outside the ring: protecting the Philippine Eagle from extinction. The boxing icon bared his plans to help preserve one of the world's rarest and most powerful birds after he Read Full Story >>>
Four Fights That Matter: Real Fans Only
By Mark Snow, Boxing Confidential, 12 Oct 2007
Can we just be brutally honest? The heavyweight division is beyond terrible. If this is boxing’s glamour division then let’s just wipe, flush, wash our hands, and be done with it. Even in the worst heavyweight era we didn’t see the dearth of competition that we do now. As far as I’m concerned anythi Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao's millions
By Stephen Capillas, Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro, 12 Oct 2007
HEARD the latest news about Manny Pacquiao and how he earned nearly half a billion pesos, or roughly US $7 million plus shares in both the US and Philippine cable pay per view rights which would amount to something more or probably enough for one to build a cozy retirement nest and enjoy the rest of Read Full Story >>>
LAS VEGAS--The traditional Holy Mass that is part and parcel of the Pacquiao Team preparation was held today at the Pacquiao suite 61906 atop the 61st floor of The Hotel at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort. As
