news in boxing for 10/11/07
Despite ‘rebel’ role, Army promotes Sgt Pacquiao
By Joel Guinto, Inquirer News Service, 11 Oct 2007
MANILA, Philippine -- He may play a rebel in his upcoming movie, but boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, an Army reservist, was promoted to the next highest rank, a spokesman for the Philippine Army said Thursday. Pacquiao was promoted to master sergeant from technical sergeant for "bringing distinct hon Read Full Story >>>
Philippine boxing champ flies home, eyes next victims
By Agence France Press, France24.com, 11 Oct 2007
Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao returned home to a hero's welcome on Thursday after beating Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera in a grudge match, and vowed to take his slugging to the nex Read Full Story >>>
GMA leads Palace hero's welcome for Pacquiao
The Philippine Star, 11 Oct 2007
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday led a hero’s welcome in Malacañang for Manny Pacquiao, WBC International Super Featherweight Champion. The Filipino boxer returned to the country at dawn today after winning his Las Vegas bout with Mexico’s Marco Antonio Barrera last Saturday. Pr Read Full Story >>>
Mighty Manny not ready to retire
SuperBoxing, 11 Oct 2007
Manny Pacquiao has returned to a hero's welcome in Manila after beating Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera in a grudge match, and vowed to take his boxing to the next level. Pacquiao, who holds the WBC international super featherweight belt, was welcomed by throngs of fans at Manila's main airport befo Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao confirms new show on GMA Network
GMANews.tv, 11 Oct 2007
From boxing to acting. That would be Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao’s new regime in the coming months as the Filipino boxing hero confirmed Thursday he had signed a contract to star in a GMA Network’s show. "Abangan niyo po yung darating na show ko this coming November sa GMA," said Pacquiao on the Read Full Story >>>
Escudero to Pacquiao: Be means to unite country
By Veronica Uy, Inquirer News Service, 11 Oct 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao should be a means to unite -- not disunite -- the country, Senator Francis Escudero said Thursday. At the Kapihan sa Senado, Escudero advised Pacquiao not to delve into politics too much. “It cannot be denied that whenever Pacquiao fi Read Full Story >>>
NIETES SET FOR FEBRUARY TITLE DEFENSE
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 11 Oct 2007
CEBU CITY -- Newly-crowned WBO minimumweight champion Donnie Nietes is being groomed to defend his title sometime in February, revealed his manager and long-time benefactor Antonio L. Aldeguer yesterday. Nietes had Read Full Story >>>
Arroyo, JDV put on united front at Pacman visit
GMANews.tv, 11 Oct 2007
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and House Speaker Jose de Venecia momentarily set aside politics as they led dignitaries in welcoming boxer Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao during victory rites Thursday in Malacañang Palace. Radio dzBB reported that Mrs Arroyo and De Venecia walked the red carpet with Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao homecoming marred by politics
ABS-CBN News, 11 Oct 2007
In past homecomings, hundreds of people would line the streets of Manila to celebrate the return of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao. Fans both young and old would trek long distances to catch a glimpse of the country's most famous boxing icon whose nickname "Ang Pambansang Kamao (The Nation Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Linked With Britney Spears!
By Phil Woolever, The Sweet Science, 11 Oct 2007
It’s a burp. It’s a dame. It’s SuperManny, once again. Hot wires at The Sweet Science’s Sin City Confidential were burning up with gossip like electrified gnats during the week of Read Full Story >>>
Maraming Salamat sa Suporta Ninyo
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, 11 Oct 2007
LOS ANGELES -- Siguro po sa oras na binabasa ninyo ang kolum ko, nasa Pilipinas na ako. Kasi dapat talaga sa Friday (sa Manila) pa ako dadating, pero nabago ang schedule, kaya bigla kaming nag-impake para ma Read Full Story >>>
GMA leads hero’s welcome for Pacquiao
PhilBoxing.com, 11 Oct 2007
President Arroyo will lead today a hero’s welcome for Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao following his victory against Mexican opponent Marco Antonio Barrera last weekend. Malacañang has prepared a grand celebration for Pacquiao, who arrives in Manila early this morning from Los Angeles, C Read Full Story >>>
