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 >>>

Pacquiao fight sold $ 1.3-M tickets

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 24 Apr 2007

TICKET SALES during the Manny Pacquiao-Jorge Solis bout at the Alamodome in San Antonio was the second largest in the city and the third biggest event in Texas boxing history. This was revealed by John Whisler in his column published at the San Antonio Express News Sunday. He said ticket sales reached a shade below $ 1.3 million. Whisler also wrote that only the 1993 fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Pernell Whitaker and the 1999 duel between Oscar De La Hoya and Patrick Charpentier i Read Full Story >>>

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SUICO SENDS NAKAGAWA TO RETIREMENT!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 23 Apr 2007

OSAKA, JAPAN--Randy `Komong Bato` Suico of the Philippines retained his OPBF lightweight crown moments ago here with a well-deserved unanimous decision verdict over fast-moving Tomonori Nakagawa. Suico found Nakagawa a puzzle early, but was able to solve the problem using his vaunted power punches to snatch the victory via scores of 116-111, 116-111 and 116-114. With the loss, Nakagawa said he would retire from professional boxing. `You are very strong. You are very strong,` said a very Read Full Story >>>

FLASH REPORT: SUICO RETAINS OPBF TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 23 Apr 2007

OPBF lightweight champion Randy Suico has retained his title with a unanimous decision over Japan’s Tomonori Nakagawa at the Prefectural Gym in Osaka, Japan. News of Suico’s victory was relayed by Filipino promoter and boxing manager Rex “Wakee” Salud in an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today. Salud said it was a good fight and Suico was in control most of the twelve rounds against Nakagawa who didn’t have a big punch. Read Full Story >>>

MURAD MUHAMMAD GETS KO'D IN CALIFORNIA COURT
By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, 23 Apr 2007

MURAD SLAMMED FOR $100 GRAND Burlingame, CA- More legal woes for Murad Muhammad. The former promoter of Roy Jones Jr. and Manny Pacquiao failed to pay ex-Pacquiao aides Sydney Hall (Lawyer/Agent) and Marty Elorde (Advisor) $50,000, which was the required amount of a settlement they reached late last year. Hall described the 2006 settlement as “acceptable based on Murad’s financial situation,” was to be broken up into two payments. The Superior Court of California (County Read Full Story >>>
Weak undercard could use Mayweather family feudBy Norm Frauenheim, AZCentral.com, 23 Apr 2007Distractions are like family to Floyd Mayweather Jr., whose uncle and trainer, Roger, almost sounds as if he would like to fight Floyd's father before the May 5 showdown with Oscar De La Hoya on an undercard that lacks real star power. The feuding Mayweathers - they feud with just about everybody - were evident last week in a conference call with Roger Mayweather. Floyd Sr., De La Hoya's former trainer, has been hanging around his son's Las Vegas gym during a training camp that has not exac Read Full Story >>>

PUERTO RICO UPDATE!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 23 Apr 2007

De la Hoya with wife Millie at the gym in Puerto Rico Oscar De la Hoya, according to El Nuevo Dia, loves Los Angeles as it is home to his businesses and family, and yes, the great food. But the six-time world champion also has reasons to love Puerto Rico especially in the last five years. Of course, his wife, the singer Millie Corretjer who is from Puerto Rico, is the first and foremost, but the list also includ Read Full Story >>>

BREAKING NEWS: MAYOL NOW IN THE U.S.!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 23 Apr 2007

OSAKA, JAPAN--World-ranked Rodel Mayol has reportedly flown to the United States to re-join his old manager Terry Carter and begin his quest for yet another world crown. Rex `Wakee` Salud, in an exclusive interview here in Japan where he is set to be at ringside for the Randy Suico-Tomonori Nakagawa OPBF duel hours from now, said that Mayol flew to America unannounced where he plans to be based in his quest to lure big-money fights. `Milupad na si Mayol sa America. Si Carter ang gadala,` S Read Full Story >>>

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Pacquiao-Barrera II in the works
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 23 Apr 2007

WORD HAS reached the camp of Marco Antonio Barrera that a rematch with Manny Pacquiao has already been penciled for Sept. 15 in Las Vegas although no official announcement has been made either by Barrera’s promoter Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) or Pacquiao’s promotional arm, Top Rank. In a story that appeared on Mexico’s huge daily sports paper ESTO, Barrera even expressed excitement over the prospects of colliding for the second time with the Filipino southpaw. Barrera to Read Full Story >>>

John Whisler: Pacquiao, Arum provided big boost for local boxingSan Antonio Express, 23 Apr 2007

Thanks to Manny Pacquiao, Jorge Arce and a slender southpaw, a star-in-the-making nam
ed Cristian Mijares, big-time boxing is back in San Antonio. For the past year or so, many of us had worried out loud that the sport was down for the count here. That this once-great fight town, like a boxer who didn't know when to quit, had become a has-been doomed to reliving its past glories and brushes with fame. The last major fight —Pacquiao vs. Marco Antonio Barrera — was just four ye Read Full Story >>>

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Pacquiao for fund raiser
By Editorial, Malaya, 23 Apr 2007

Manny Pacquiao yesterday said that if elected to the House, the first bill he would file would seek to put up a fund for the financial security of boxers. Pacquiao should be reminded he is not running under a party list group representing boxers. He is running for the first district seat of South Cotabato currently held by Darlene Antonino Custodio. His job is to promote the interest of his constituency, that is, if he wants to known as a crafter of laws of national significance. We have been Read Full Story >>>

Interview with Jr. Bantamweight Contender Nonito Donaire, Jr.
By Mario Ortega, Jr., 15rounds.com, 23 Apr 2007

15rounds.com was recently allowed inside the walls of the US Karate & Boxing Gym in Hayward, California, where two highly ranked brothers, Nonito and Glenn Donaire are training for upcoming bouts on May 12th. WBC #3 rated junior bantamweight contender Nonito Donaire Jr took time out, prior to his workout, to discuss his upcoming bout and the current state of his boxing career. Do you have opponent set for your return to Reno May 12th? ND: His name is Kevin Hudgins from Florida. That’ Read Full Story >>>

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SUICO, NAKAGAWA MAKE WEIGHT!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Apr 2007O

SAKA, JAPAN--OPBF lightweight champ Randy `Komong Bato` Suico and his Japanese challenger Tomonori Nakagawa easily made weight at the official weigh-in held moments ago at the JBC office here. Suico came in at 134.7 lbs, while Nakagawa came in at an exact 135 lbs. Fight will be held tomorrow at the Prefectural Gym here. Read Full Story >>>

Politics will just corrupt Pacquiao
By Beth Celis, Inquirer News Service, 22 Apr 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- The call came just as I stepped out of DZME’s radio booth yesterday noon. I had just finished my program “Usapang Sports” and was not inclined to take any more calls, except that the name of the caller rang a bell. “Freddie Mañalac,” said the technician. He was a former photo journalist once connected with the Manila Bulletin where I used to write. I often bump into him at the Philamlife Subdivision in Quezon City where his wife has worked at a supermarket for years. Read Full Story >>>

NIETES RETAINS WBO ASIAPAC CROWN, KOs THAI IN 2ND ROUND
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Apr 2007

Victorias City -- Local boy Donnie Nietes retained his WBO Asia-Pacific minimumweigh title by knocking out the undersized Thai Thongthailek Por Vorasing in the 2nd round of their 12-round championship bout at the Victorias Gym here. Nietes caught Vorasing with a flush right straight to the jaw that sent the hapless Thai to the canvas unconscious for a few minutes. Local medics had to revive Vorasing who finally rega Read Full Story >>>

Dummy Up, Paclanders! You're Stupid If You Think Manny Pacquaio Is!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 22 Apr 2007

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of reading and of hearing that Manny Pacquaio is a low-grade moron. Sure, I've made jokes about how the only thing that kept Pacman out of the sixth grade was the rigors of the fifth grade. And I've heard the whispers that you could ask Manny to spell Bob Arum's first name, spot the great fighter the two "b's" and he still could not come up with B-o-b. I've heard some Filipinos say an adult has to hold Manny's and when he wants to cross a busy Manil Read Full Story >>>

Sports stars playing politics
By Jasmine W. Payo, Inquirer News Service, 22 Apr 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- These days, Manny Pacquiao finds it more difficult to earn votes than to land a punch. But just like in his bouts, the people’s champ takes adversity in stride. “Sport lang ako (I’m a good sport),” Pacquiao says, minutes after signing a manifesto for peaceful elections with Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, the boxing idol’s toughest competitor for the congressional seat of the General Santos City-South Cotabato district. “Parang sa sports, kahit magkasakitan kami, Read Full Story >>>

Early Results from Victorias!PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

Courtesy of Pacland`s `Bliss', here are the results of the on-going boxing card in Victorias City: Gerald Nietes won by Technical Knockout in the 3rd round against Tata Galendez of Butuan City. note: This is Gerald Nietes' professional debut. Warlito Parenas of the Terry Morgan Stable won by 2nd round TKO against Jerome Bontog of Mandaue City. note: Warlito Parenas was a former member of the National Amateur Team. 3rd bout: Gil Melligen of Bacolod City won by Unanimous Decision Read Full Story >>>

VICTORIAS CITY READY TO RUMBLE!
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

Victorias, Negros Occidental -- This remote city in the island of Negros about 30 kilometers from the main city of Bacolod is alive and rocking as the WBO Asia-Pacific minimumweight championship will explode in the next couple of hours. Local boy Donnie Neites will defend his title against visiting Thai Thongthailek Por Vorasing inside the newly built 10,000-capacity Victorias gym while another Negrense Mark Jason M Read Full Story >>>

SUICO FINAL WORKOUT NOTES!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

OSAKA, JAPAN~~Reigning OPBF lightweight champ Randy `Komong Bato` Suico did his final workout a few minutes ago at the All Boxing Gym here, and looked ripped and ready to go for Monday`s title defense. Joining Suico at the gym were his manager Joe Koizumi, his staff Oda, trainer Juanito Ablaca and this writer. `Randy has learned a lot from his Juan Diaz fight. Now, he is more fluid in his movement, and has displayed better defense,` said Koizumi while watching his prized protege. Tomorr Read Full Story >>>