Early results from San Antonio

By Bart Barry, 15rounds.com, 15 Apr 2007

The evening’s second match featured Oxnard’s highly touted prospect Victor Ortiz (17-1-1, 12 KOs) in an excellent super-lightweight scrap with Texas’ Tomas Barrientes (27-11-1, 17 KOs) that saw five knockdowns – Barrientes down four times and Ortiz down once – and ended with an Ortiz right hand that caused Barrientes’ corner to wave the white towel at of 2:42 of Round 5, giving Ortiz his 12th career knockout victory. After a first round in which Ortiz dropp Read Full Story >>>

TEXAS UPDATE: CONCEPCION RETAINS CROWN!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

Filipino Bernabe 'Real Deal' Concepcion retains his WBC Youth superbantam title with a hard-earned unanimous decision over American Benjamin Flores. All three judges, according to ringside sources, saw the fight for the Aljoe Jaro-managed Concepcion via scores of 97-93, 97-93, 96-94. Superstar Manny Pacquiao was given a special pray-over during a mass this morning attended by friends and relatives before Pacman plunges into action against Mexican Jorge Solis at the Alamodome. The 10AM Read Full Story >>>

Pacman to Unveil New Techniques Against Solis

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

FILIPINO boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said yesterday that he will apply new fighting techniques in his fight against Mexican Jorge Solis today at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. “May mga ibang techniques lang kaming in-apply dahil sa style ni Jorge,” Pacquiao said during a pre-fight live-interview from San Antonio. The 28-year old southpaw, however, did not elaborate on what new style they will be using against the undefeated opponent. “So you better watch out for the new tech Read Full Story >>>

Tonight's match to feature the vibe of a UFC event

By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, 15 Apr 2007

Tonight's pay-per-view boxing match featuring Manny Pacquiao against Jorge Solis might look and sound familiar - especially to fans of major league mixed martial arts, promoter Bob Arum said. Arum, whose Top Rank Inc. is producing the card from San Antonio, freely acknowledged he plans to rely on the fast pace, driving music and other high-energy production values that have been embraced by mixed martial arts organizations such as the wildly popular Ultimate Fighting Championship. "We re Read Full Story >>>

ACROSTIC POEM FOR MANNY PACQUIAO

By Rolly Regalado, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

Man of valor, man of uncommon guts, Against him, everyone bites the dust; No nonesense of a guy, though little schooled, Nice and courteous, yet, not easily fooled; Yes, he emerged from a humble beginning, gained wealth and esteem by always winning. Pugilist in form, but an artist in the ring, A dancer that makes his punching gloves sing; Cross his path and he'll show you the stars, Make you feel like you're fresh fr Read Full Story >>>

"DEATH IN THE RING” – PART VI

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

There are a whole gamut of issues that the GAB needs to tackle in a measured, sensible way after the initial furor over Lito Sisnorio’s death dies down. The best way of remembering the young man and all the 33 others who lost their lives in the ring through the years would be to draw up a set of well-thought out regulations and to make sure they are strictly enforced. It is a huge task but it can and must be done. For instance when does a boxer become a professional? Is it when he gets Read Full Story >>>

Goosen upbeat on Viloria’s bid

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 15 Apr 2007

SAN ANTONIO – The man tasked to bring back the fury in Brian Viloria’s fists is confident the former WBC lightflyweight champion will regain the title at the Alamodome this morning (Manila time). Joe Goosen, 53, said he worked at least seven weeks with Viloria to prepare him for the fight against Mexico’s Edgar Sosa for the vacant 108-pound throne. "Brian’s manager (Gary Gittelsohn) came to me for help and you know how hard it is these days to get good help," said Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao vs. Solis: Linesmakers won't dismiss 'live dog'

By Jason Logan, Covers.com, 15 Apr 2007

For a 129-pound super featherweight, Manny Pacquiao has a huge appetite. How else do you explain why the WBC International champion has so much else on his plate as he heads into Saturday’s fight with Jorge Solis? Pacquiao faces the undefeated Solis while in the midst of a congressional campaign in his home country of the Philippines. He's also battling promoters in court and coping with the absence of his trainer Freddie Roach, who left to train Oscar De La Hoya (the same promoter/boxe Read Full Story >>>

Will Pacman Overlook Solis?

By Matthew Sanderson, TigerBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

It’s commonly accepted that Manny Pacquiao (43-3-2, 34 KOs) has peaked. Fresh from a pair of devastating wins over Erik Morales, it’s clear that the super featherweight dynamo has reached the height of his powers. But peaking powerhouses are often ripe for an upset. Just as it’s assumed that no one can meet their fire, they go and lose. A recent example if Jeff Lacy – so c Read Full Story >>>

A Manny win will score very Manny votes

By John Pages, Sun.Star Cebu, 15 Apr 2007

AS much as you and I and 91 percent of the Filipino population (in a survey) disapprove of Manny Pacquiao’s running for Congress this May 14, this we have to conclude: When the bell rings and the gloves are clasped and mouth guards are bitten, Pacman is all about one word. Focus. Asked in an interview if the legal tussle against Oscar de la Hoya and his battle inside the not-so-square ring called politics could get in the way of boxing, he replied: “Never. I never let distrac Read Full Story >>>