BREAKING NEWS: Lunas to Defend OPBF Belt!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

OSAKA, JAPAN--OPBF bantam champion Rolly (Lunas) Matsushita is set to defend his regional title on August 12 against Japanese prospect Masayuki Mitani at the City Sogo Gym in Takasago, Hyogo, Japan. The Filipino Matsushita, a humble fighter who idolizes superstar Manny Pacquiao, is coming off a successful initial defense of the title over Thai Samingnum Wor Wiwatananon last April 1 in Ishikawa. Mitani is anticipated to give Lunas all he can handle, boasting of a 20-1, 10 KO`s record, and s Read Full Story >>>

PHILBOXING.COM TO COVER DE LA HOYA-MAYWEATHER!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

Philboxing.com, the world's most visited boxing website, has been accredited to cover the record-breaking 'The World Awaits' card featuring Golden Boy Oscar De la Hoya against Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather Jr. Magnamedia International, which has been commissioned by Golden Boy Promotions to send out media accreditations, has already approved Philboxing.com's coverage request. Set to see action on the card are two of t Read Full Story >>>

Bautista-Banal Update

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

I just got off the phone with Edito ALA Villamor, who together with Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Banal are in Puerto Rico training with the famed world champion, Oscar “Golden Boy” de la Hoya. According to Villamor, the two ALA boys are doing very well in their training. The boys at this point and time are still a bit over their fighting weight but Villamor assured me that weight is “not going to be a pro Read Full Story >>>

Ticket Demand for De La Hoya-Mayweather at TicketsNow Reaching “Super” Proportions

15rounds.com, 21 Apr 2007

CHICAGO, IL, April 19, 2007 – According to TicketsNow (www.TicketsNow.com), the world's leading online marketplace for premium event tickets, the May 5th bout between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of the most anticipated and hyped boxing matches in recent times, is turning into an event on par with the Super Bowl in regards to ticket pricing and availability. Currently at TicketsNow, tickets to the fight in Las Vegas range from $1,220 to $14,375, with prices expected to escalate Read Full Story >>>

FREDDIE READY TO BURST FLOYD'S BUBBLE

By Graham Shaw, Sportinglife.com (UK), 21 Apr 2007

Many superlatives have been used to describe Floyd Mayweather in recent years. But you won't hear any of them coming from the mouth of Freddie Roach. A two-time Trainer of the Year and one of the most respected handlers in the sport, the 47-year-old Roach is the man tasked with plotting the downfall of the 'Pretty Boy' in Las Vegas on May 5. And he believes his charge Oscar De La Hoya has what it takes Read Full Story >>>

What now, Pacquiao?

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 21 Apr 2007

MANNY Pacquiao’s mind is now clearly focused on his battle for the lone congressional district of South Cotabato and his efforts to oust incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who is seeking her final term. Both his lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal and close friend and confidant Rex “Wakee” Salud, claim Pacquiao’s campaign is picking up and his victory over Jorge Solis last Sunday had allegedly sent some of the supporters of Custodio lining up to join Pacquiao’s camp. To us, Pacquiao’s “Blaze Read Full Story >>>

Courts told to decide on Pacman case

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 21 Apr 2007

WORLD Boxing Council founding secretary-general Rudy Salud has called on the United States courts to decide on the case of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, who is at the center of a legal battle between Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank. Golden Boy filed a case for tortuous interference against Bob Arum, who signed Pacquiao to a four-fight contract two months after Oscar de la Hoya signed a seven-fight deal with Pacquiao. Golden Boy gave Pacquiao $350,000 as goodwill money and a $150, Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao: Two decades of poor development in GenSan forced me to run

ABS-CBN News, 21 Apr 2007

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – For 28-year-old Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, the absence of infrastructure in this city for 20 years – except that of his sprawling mansion – had prompted him to seek a seat in Congress. "Hindi naman ako tatakbo ng ganito kung may nakikita akong improvement dito," he told Manila-based reporters late Thursday. "Dalawampung taon wala namang nabago dito. Ang bago lang dito ay ang bahay ko. Umalis ako dito pero wala namang pinagbago." His statement was a Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao blames lack of progress on rival

Malaya, 21 Apr 2007

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Manny Pacquiao Thursday night launched his campaign for a congressional seat in the first district of South Cotabato by blaming his rival, Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio for what he called the province’s continued regression. "Hindi ako tatakbo kung may nakikita akong improvement o development sa lugar namin. Mula noon hanggang ngayon, walang nagbago," Pacquiao said at his mansion where he hosted dinner for Team Unity senatorial candidates. Pacquiao accused Antonino o Read Full Story >>>

Gloves are off as Pacquiao hits out at rival

By Efren L. Danao, The Manila Times, 21 Apr 2007

GENERAL SANTOS CITY: Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao said Thursday night that his opponent in the First District of South Cotabato had done nothing to improve the city, and that he decided to enter politics to institute real change. In his very first press conference as a politician, Pacquiao charged that there has been no change in General Santos for the last 20 years and that if he would win over reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio, he would offer more jobs, better health services Read Full Story >>>