May 2, 2007 top boxing news..
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
When Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. step into the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, Manila time, millions of people around the world and what many predict will be a record-breaking audience on pay-per-view, w Read Full Story >>>
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 >>>
