April 28, 2007 top boxing news

ROACH TURNS FOTOG; BAUTISTA, BANAL SET TO FLY TO VEGAS
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 28 Apr 2007
Bautista and Banal pose for Coach Freddie. Undefeated Rey `Boom Boom` Bautista and Alex John `Bazooka` Banal, together with trainer Edito Villamor, are set to fly to Las Vegas on Monday for their May 5 assignments on the Oscar De la Hoya-Floyd Mayweather card. The group will take an American Airlines flight 1235 that will depart Puerto Rico at 4:20PM and will arrive in Las Vegas at 10:15PM. `The boys a Read Full Story >>>

Fistiana launched Elorde’s careerBy Ben Simpao, The Manila Bulletin, 28 Apr 2007THE revival of Sunday’s Fiesta Fistiana harkens back memories of boxing bouts that rapturously stretched from 1955 to 1967, giving boxing aficionados the most bangs for their pesos. In that 12-year span, 13 Philippine titles – the fly, bantam, feather and lightweight crowns were dispatched under the aegis of the Philippine Sports Association (PSA) Fistiana promotions, a charitable venture that brought Christmas cheers to aging, blind and disabled boxers. Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Read Full Story >>>

Pacman ranks among world’s top KO artists
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, 28 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- It used to be just his left hand that can send foes to dreamland. Now, with a solid right hook to boot, Manny Pacquiao is an even more potent knockout artist. He can do it with a single punch, a 1-2-3 combination or a barrage of blows done in blurring succession and hard to count. This was evident in Pacquiao’s demolition of Erik Morales in November and his eighth-round stoppage of Jorge Solis on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas. Not surprisingly, the Filipino Read Full Story >>>

LAINEZ PREDICTS KO WINS BY BAUTISTA, BANAL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
Well known TV boxing analyst Moy Lainez has predicted that emerging ring sensations Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista and AJ "Bazooka" Banal will win by knockouts on the undercard of the blockbuster "The World Awaits" fight card featuring Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 5. In a telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, Lai Read Full Story >>>

Julaton Goes for Higher Ranking
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton, the Filipino featherweight from the Bay Area in Northern California who boxes as an amateur will be going up the ring on May 5th in an attempt to improve her #4 ranking. Julaton will meet the current US #1 ranked woman featherweight in a duke out at the West Wind Events Center located along University Avenue in Oakland California. Julaton’s foe will be Ronica “Relentle Read Full Story >>>

ALA BOXING GROUP TIES UP WITH SOUTH KOREA'S BOXING PLAZA
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
CEBU CITY --- In what could be another big boost to the Cebu boxing fraternity, Team ALA has entered into a business tie-up with South Korea's prestigious Boxing Plaza - a partnership aimed to further strengthen the boxing industry not only in the Philippines and Korea but also in the entire Asia-Pacific region. "We are joining forces with these people from Korea," announced international promoter Sammy Gello-ani Read Full Story >>>

CONDES-RACHMAN TITLE FIGHT IS ON
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
The co-manager of Philippine minimum weight champion Florante Condes, nicknamed "The Lion from Manila" says his mandatory title fight against champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia will go ahead as scheduled on June 16 at the Indoor Tennis Stadium in Jakarta. In an email to Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, American Dante Ortiz said Rachman’s manager Martinez dos Santos handlers of Rachmann didn’t know what he was talking about when the claimed they had not received a copy of a Read Full Story >>>

SGG LINKS UP WITH KOREAN GROUP!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
The country's top promoter Sammy Gello-ani has officially announced today its tie-up with a Korean group in an effort to shore up their Asian presence and bring better activity to their respective fighters. Gello-ani faced the media today at a special press conference held at the Marriott Hotel in Cebu City, accompanied by South Korean promoter Lee Dong Gyu, Boxing Plaza top honcho Park Yong Min, and their planni Read Full Story >>>

Rachman vs Condes is on!
By Jeffrey Pamungkas, FightNews.com, 27 Apr 2007
IBF strawweight champion Muhammad Rachman (Indonesia) is finally confirmed to fight his mandatory challenger Florante 'Little Pacquiao' Condes of the Philippines on June 16 at the Indoor Tennis Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the previous news, Rachman's manager Martines dos Santos had informed this writer that they were still waiting for Condes' signature, but Dante Ortiz, Condes' manager, immediately responded by e-mail to Fightnews that he has sent the signed contract to Warriors Boxing as Read Full Story >>>

ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW WITH AJ BANAL
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
Banal training in Puerto Rico. Emerging Filipino ring sensation AJ "Bazooka" Banal took time out to speak with PhilBoxing.com's Dong Secuya from the De La Hoya training camp in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico where he is currently training with fellow Filipino Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista under the invitation of Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya. Banal and Bautista will fight in the undercard of the historic De la Hoya vs Mayweather ca Read Full Story >>>

April 27, 2007 top boxing news..

The Art of the Knockout: Boxing's best KO Artists todayBy David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, 27 Apr 2007With knockout artist Acelino Freitas of Brazil poised to meet WBA lightweight titleholder Juan Diaz, it may be the perfect time to list the 12 most dangerous knockout punchers in the world today. Below are fighters who possess the ability to win a fight with a single punch. Those on this list have accomplished knockouts against the elite prizefighters of the world. There are many other fighters with great knockout records, but have yet to accomplish knockouts against the elite competition. Read Full Story >>>

IBF OFFICIALLY SANCTIONS CONDES-RACHMAN IBF BATTLE
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
The New Jersey-based International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially sanctioned this week the upcoming titular challenge of Filipino mandatory challenger Florante Condes against its world minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman on June 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia. IBF Championship Chairman Lindsey Tucker, in an email to Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing, the winning bidder for the bout, which was forwarded by Condes' co-mana Read Full Story >>>

MAYWEATHER’S FATHER PRAISES PACQUIAO’s PUNCHING POWER
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Apr 2007
The father of undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr has praised Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao who, in the eyes of many boxing writers is considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world although the prestigious Ring Magazine and others have named Mayweather as No.1. In a conversation with Michael Marley of Boxing Confidential, Mayweather Sr who was himself a boxer said Pacquiao was “a real puncher, a guy who can take you out with just one shot. That is why they call him the Pacma Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather cites Pacman’s power, flaws
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 27 Apr 2007
Floyd Mayweather Sr., the master trainer, has some good things and bad things to say about Manny Pacquiao. "Nobody should take the Pacman lightly. You can’t drop your hands when you fight a guy like Pacman," the prized boxing guru told Michael Marley of boxingconfidential.com recently. "Pacman is a real puncher, a guy who can knock you out with just one shot. That is why they call him the Pacman because he packs a punch. That’s the only thing he can do but he does it very wel Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao hasn t learned a thing from Roach, says Mayweather
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, 27 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The only thing Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao can do well is punch. And celebrated trainer Freddie Roach has absolutely nothing to do with it. That is as far as Floyd Mayweather Sr. is concerned. Pacman is a real puncher, a guy who can take you out with just one shot, Mayweather told boxingconfidential.com s Michael Marley on Tuesday. That is why they call him the Pacman because he packs a punch. Now that s the only thing he can do well but he does it very we Read Full Story >>>

Poll body to probe Pacquiao, House Speaker for 'vote-buying'
Sun.Star Manila, 27 Apr 2007
TWO more administration bets are now in hot water and will be called by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to shed light on reports that they resorts to "vote-buying" by giving out health insurance cards to win votes. Comelec Commissioner Resurreccion Borra said the en banc has already instructed the law department to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if boxing champion Manny Pacquaio, who is running for congressman of General Santos City and South Cotabato, and House Speak Read Full Story >>>

Pacman, JDV, Chavit, Atienza son face vote-buying charges
GMANews.tv, 27 Apr 2007
A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said Thursday that the investigation into vote-buying allegation against Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez could also be expanded to look into similar complaints against other candidates. Comelec Commissioner Resurreccion Borra said the poll body was also swamped with vote-buying complaints against Manila mayoral candidate Ali Atienza, administration senatorial candidate Luis “Chavit" Singson, Pangasinan congressional candidate Jose de Venecia Read Full Story >>>

TONY MARTIN TO WORK AS CUTMAN FOR 'BOOM BOOM', BANAL!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Apr 2007
Renowned Las Vegas-based boxing trainer and cutman Tony Martin has been tapped by sportsman Tony Aldeguer to work as cutman for the undefeated Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal on May 5's 'The World Awaits' card at the MGM Grand. Martin, who fetched Aldeguer and family upon arrival this week in Las Vegas, was a long-time Cebu resident and has been based in Las Vegas with his family for the last four or so years. Martin is also expected to be the cutman for the world-ranked Be Read Full Story >>>

CONCERN OVER CONDES’ IBF TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Apr 2007
The Indonesian handlers of IBF minimum weight champion Muhammad Rachman claim they have not yet received the signed contract of mandatory challenger Florante Condes of the Philippines for the scheduled June 16 title fight in Jakarta. The manager of Rachman, Martinez dos Santos told Fight News that the April 20 deadline for getting the signed contracts of both fighters had passed and they are still “eagerly awaiting” the signed contract of Condes who is co-managed by Aljoe Jaro an Read Full Story >>>

PhilBoxing Featured Forum Topic: Banal In Over His Head Against Rosas?
PhilBoxing.com, 26 Apr 2007
Posted by ako_barok, Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:04 am.
It is a little disconcerting that Rosas's camp is able to study the fight tapes of Banal and dissect his every move from previous bouts. On the one hand. Banal does not have anything to go on save for the verbal info from scouts and Rosas's fight stats. http://www.ringtalk.com/index.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=1285 I know that this is a once in a lifetime opportunit Read Full Story >>>

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 >>>

DE LA HOYA LEARNS FROM PACQUIAO’S TRAINING

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Apr 2007

Oscar De La Hoya, preparing for his classic battle with undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 6 (Manila Time) says he has learned from the training methods adopted by Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao and his celebrated trainer Freddie Roach. De La Hoya said in an interview telecast by HBO in its pre-fight series “I’ve been thinking how Manny Pacquiao, another fighter Freddie trains, always comes out in tremendous shape and never gets tired and he th Read Full Story >>>

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Pinoys Can Check Out Future Pacman Foe Edwin Valero On Solar Sports!By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 25 Apr 2007Filipino fight fans will get to see for themselves how good really is the undefeated WBA super-featherweight king Edwin Valero as Solar Sports will air live his May 3 title defense against Japanese Nobuhito Honmo at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan. Rex 'Wakee' Salud, a close associate of superstar Manny Pacquiao, revealed in an exclusive interview in Osaka, Japan yesterday that Solar will air the fight live in the Philippines, including the two other world title bouts on the card. 'Th Read Full Story >>>
DE LA HOYA-MAYWEATHER: “THE WORLD AWAITS” UNDERCARD FEATURES “BOOM-BOOM”By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, 25 Apr 2007FANS GET TO KNOW THESE ALA BOYS San Mateo, CA- As “The World Awaits” the May 5th showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., two fighters who will fight on the undercard are quietly training in Puerto Rico. Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista and A.J “Bazooka” Banal usually arrive at the Wilfredo Gomez Boxing Gym at 4 PM, or two hours before De La Hoya gets to the gym, to meet with their and De La Hoya’s trainer Freddie Roach TRAINING UNDER Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao spars with Darlene: ‘Not by pork alone’By Christian Esguerra, Inquirer News Service, 25 Apr 2007MANILA, Philippines -- Can the people of General Santos City and the rest of the first district of South Cotabato province live by “pork” alone? This appears to be the battle cry of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who promises to bring home the multimillion pork barrel fund if he wins in the congressional race. But reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio on Tuesday said the hefty amount allocated to each member of Congress didn’t necessarily promise development in the co Read Full Story >>>
Lameduck GAB must get up and fightBy Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, 25 Apr 2007MANILA, Philippines -- Self-styled sportsmen who promoted Donnie Nietes’ defense of his World Boxing Organization Asia Pacific 105-lb crown should congratulate themselves. They have, together with unknowing boxing officials, succeeded in staging another colorful mismatch. The favored Filipino, as could only be expected, won via an early knockout -- in the second round. Spectators at the Victorias City gym in Negros Occidental province, naturally, went home feeling proud and very h Read Full Story >>>
THE LAW CATCHES UP WITH BONG OBEROBy Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Apr 2007Bong Obero whose real name is Ranilo Terrania is now in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation and is being held on a litany of charges that are non-bailable. GAB chairman Eric Buhain told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that “all of the cases against Obero have been submitted to the Department of Justice for preliminary investigation.” Buhain said there were “:many cases against him ranging from estafa to illegal recruitment” among others and some of t Read Full Story >>>
GOLDEN BOY PREDICTS BAUTISTA-MEDINA WILL BE A THRILLERBy Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Apr 2007Bautista training in Puerto Rico. Golden Boy Promotions says the WBO super bantamweight eliminator between Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and Argentina's Sergio Medina will be a “thrilling bout” as the two contenders put their undefeated records and future title shot on the line in a twelve round bout in Las Vegas on May 5. The Bautista-Medina bout will be one of the three televised bo Read Full Story >>>
The New Pacquiao bids for IBF minimum titleBy PNA, news.balita.ph, 25 Apr 2007Florante Condes, world's fourth ranked Filipino boxer who sports a ring name 'The New Pacquiao', earned a shot to challenge Indonesian champion Mohammad Rachman for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title on June 16 in Jakarata, Indonesia. Boxing manager Aljoe Jaro expressed optimism that Condes will bring home the IBF crown right in his first fight outside the Philippines due his string of victories via knockouts. "I'm 100 percent sure that Florante will beat defendi Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather Father To Son: If It Goes Limit, You Will Get Robbed!By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 25 Apr 2007Emotional, high-strung, verbose and arrogant. That’s what his friends say about high profile trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.. But, although many believe he should get a check up from the neck up, the man never bites his tongue. In a world full of soft-soapers who use euphemisms and talk around a subject, Floyd Joy Mayweather ought to get some props for his refusal to walk the corporate or party line. You ask FJM Sr. a question, then you get a rapid-fire answer straight, no chaser. It’ Read Full Story >>>
Boxing Syndicate top man nabbed
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 25 Apr 2007

The alleged mastermind of the local syndicate preying on hungry Filipino boxers who wish to fight abroad, has been apprehended. Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain yesterday announced that Ranilo Terania, alias Bong Obero, was caught in Ermita, Manila by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation last April 12. There were reports, however, that Terania has posted bail. Terania is being accused of sending young and desperate Filipino boxers abroad, mainly in Thailand, Read Full Story >>>

De La Hoya-Mayweather: Hype, Drama, Boxing
By Ryan Songalia, BoxingScene.com, 25 Apr 2007

The wait is finally over. The megafight, with all the mega-hype attached, is finally upon us. Oh the joy, as the Boxing Gods have finally given us die-hard adherents something that we can build some semblance of conversation with among mainstream sports fans. With the boxing of today more appurtant to C-SPAN's Congressional hearings than ESPN's SportsCenter, it's a blessing to see a fight that can get more than internet forums jumping with anticipation. It's rare that boxing offers these kind Read Full Story >>>

hmmm.... electioneering!

Pacquiao could face charges for two listups
By Joyce Pangco Pañares, Manila Standard Today, 25 Apr 2007

FILIPINO boxing idol Manny Pacquiao might find himself in trouble for registering twice—first in Manila and then in General Santos City—and for failing to meet the six-month residency required of local candidates. According to a source in the Commission on Elections, Pacquiao registered as a voter in Manila on Dec. 19, when he was still considering the possibility of becoming the running mate of Ali Atienza, son of Mayor Lito Atienza and a candidate for the mayoralty. His reg Read Full Story >>>

The 10 most interesting election contests
By Efren L. Danao, The Manila Times, 25 Apr 2007

The nation will be riveted on the conduct and results of a number of local elections on May 14, but the main interest will be on the fight between reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in the First District of South Cotabato in Congress. Darlene belongs to a buena familia, while Pacquiao came from a poor family who rose to prominence and fortune through his world-class athleticism and strength. Darlene’s grandparents were former senators& Read Full Story >>>

RING MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, 24 Apr 2007

I was having a very hard time trying to write this article. I have been a boxing fan for almost three decades. Even if I try to apologize for it or try to rationalize its existence it will not bring Lito Sisnorio back. There will always be people drawn to the sport, either as active protagonists or as mere spectators. Andy Balaba would be my earliest recollection of a Filipino boxer dying due to ring related injuries. This was in 1982, the year Lito Sisnorio was born, in a fight held in Read Full Story >>>

DE LA HOYA TO VISIT PHILIPPINES AFTER MAYWEATHER FIGHTBy Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Apr 2007
World light middleweight champion Oscar De La Hoya says he plans to visit the Philippines after his “The World Awaits” showdown with undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr on May 6 (Manila Time) in what is certain to be one of the biggest and most amticipated fights in the history of boxing. De La Hoya spoke of his plans to visit the Philippines in a conversation with Dyan Castillejo of the giant broadcast network ABS-CBN at his training camp in Puerto Rico where De La Hoya said earlier he had been Read Full Story >>>


BOBBY PACQUIAO BEGINS SPARRING AT WILD CARD GYM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Apr 2007

Bobby Pacquiao has begun sparring at the Wild Card Gym of celebrated, two-time “Trainer of the Year” Freddie Roach following his return to Los Angeles from Las Vegas. A spokesman for Manny Pacquiao, journalist Winchell Campos told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today in an overseas telephone conversation that Pacquiao sparred two rounds with a fighter being handled by Sugar Shane Mosley and did alright. The younger brother of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao had earlier been taken to Las V Read Full Story >>>

Everybody wants a piece of Pacman
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 24 Apr 2007

Suddenly, everybody wants to get into the picture. With Manny Pacquiao looking at one big fight by the end of the year, his possible contenders are already making some noise in the hope of landing a million-dollar bout against the hard-hitting Filipino superstar. Juan Manuel Marquez, Humberto Soto, Marco Antonio Barrera and Joan Guzman, the only non-Mexican among the four, have all sent strong signals of wanting to face Pacquiao as early as September. The World Boxing Council wants M Read Full Story >>>

BOBBY PACQUIAO TRAINING AT WILD CARD GYM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Apr 2007

Bobby Pacquiao has returned to Los Angeles from Las Vegas and has begun training at the Wild Card Gym of celebrated, two-time “Trainer of the Year” Freddie Roach. Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today learned last week that Michael Koncz had taken the younger brother of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao to Las Vegas to train at the Top Rank Gym in preparation for his fight against WBC No. 2 super featherweight Humberto Soto who is handled by Arum but that Pacquiao had an argument wit Read Full Story >>>

WBC ignores legal cases
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 24 Apr 2007

If WBC president Jose Sulaiman has his way, he’ll throw lawyers out the window for interfering in the process of determining the deserving challengers for the world championship. Sulaiman made a cameo appearance at the weigh-in the day before Manny Pacquiao demolished Jorge Solis at the Alamodome in San Antonio last April 14. He arrived in a wheelchair to rest a bum knee and was mobbed by reporters who swarmed all over the amiable Mexican. Like a veteran politician, Sulaiman didn’ Read Full Story >>>

Boy shot by Pacquiao bodyguardABS-CBN News, 24 Apr 2007

A 10-year-old boy was rushed to hospital in General Santos City Monday after he was shot and wounded by a bodyguard of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, ABS-CBN News learned. Doctors at the St. Elizabeth Hospital said the boy sustained a gunshot wound on the left palm near his pinky and another on his right hand. Authorities said the boy is now out of danger. Doctors declined to issue additional statements regarding the condition of the boy. The report said the shooting took place at 2 p.m Read Full Story >>>

PUERTO RICO UPDATE: BAUTISTA, BANAL IN VEGAS APR 29!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Apr 2007

Undefeated Rey `Boom Boom` Bautista and Alex John `Bazooka` Banal, together with trainer Edito Villamor, are set to fly to Las Vegas on April 29 for their May 5 assignments on the Oscar De la Hoya-Floyd Mayweather card. The group will take an American Airlines flight 1235 that will depart Puerto Rico at 4:20PM and will arrive in Las Vegas at 10:15PM. `The boys are now very excited to be in Vegas for their fights,` reported Villamor from PR, where they are training alongside Oscar De la Hoy Read Full Story >>>

SUICO, NAKAGAWA MAKE WEIGHT!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Apr 2007

OSAKA, 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 >>>

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 >>>

PACQUIAO TO INAUGURATE RWS GYM!

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

A new, state-of-the-art and ultra-modern RWS Boxing Gym is set to be launched in Cebu soon by mega-promoter Rex `Wakee` Salud, one of the country`s most influential promoters. RWS chief trainer Juanito Ablaca, in an exclusive interview in Japan today, said that Ruben Salud, a brother of Wakee, was instrumental in the architectural design of the gym, with Ablaca acting as consultant for the over-all design. `This is going to be a gym that anybody can truly be proud of. This is where Wakee S Read Full Story >>>

ROACH FURIOUS OVER ALLEGED FABRICATIONS BY ZEFERINO JACKSON!

By Brad Cooney, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007

De la Hoya in Puerto Rico training camp. In a recent article written by Zeferino Jackson of www.blacksportsonline.com Jackson writes about his recent time he spent visiting at Oscar De La Hoya's camp at Wilfredo Benitez Gym located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The author of this story claims that he had spent 8 days tagging along with De La Hoya, and Freddie Roach with permission from the De La Hoya camp. J Read Full Story >>>

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 >>>

SUICO IN PERFECT WEIGHT!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 20 Apr 2007

OSAKA, JAPAN--As a strong testament to his superb work ethics, OPBF lightweight champion Randy Suico is in perfect weight leading up to Sunday's official weigh-in for his 12-round titular defense on Monday against Japanese Tomonori Nakagawa at the Prefectural Gymnasium here. This morning, Suico w Read Full Story >>>

ONE ON ONE WITH FREDDIE ROACH

By Brad Cooney, BoxingTalk.net, 20 Apr 2007

Boxing's most sought after trainer, Freddie Roach wanted to respond to the recent reports that he and his assistant, Justin Fortune have split up. As most boxing fans know, Freddie has been in Pue Read Full Story >>>

Celebrity politics

By Jose Sison, ABS-CBN News, 20 Apr 2007

Welcoming and feting somebody bringing honor to the country is but proper. The problem, however, is we tend to exaggerate and go overboard in expressing our admiration and rendering our tribute. Manny Pacquiao deserves our accolade for his outstanding exploits in the ring. He has indeed mad Read Full Story >>>

Dreaming about Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 20 Apr 2007

Two 40-year-old former world champions conjured visions of fighting Manny Pacquiao in their prime but neither speculated on what would or could have happened if they battled the Filipino boxing icon. First on the hot seat was Genato (Chicanito) Hernandez of California who ruled as WBA superfeath Read Full Story >>>

Review of Manny Pacquiao vs Jorge Solis - Blaze of Glory

By Vikram Birring, DogHouseBoxing.com, 20 Apr 2007

On November 15, 2003, Manny Pacquiao walked into the ring in San Antonio’s Alamodome a 4-to-1 underdog against legendary Mexican champion Marco Antonio Barrera. Few outside the Philippines had any idea who he was, but after eleven punishing rounds, the thousands in attendance and millions watching a Read Full Story >>>

Culture of mediocrity

By Rene Saguisag, The Manila Times, 20 Apr 2007

NO doubt, Manny Pacquiao can very well-protect himself. But, can he be protected from himself? That is the question. We used to have congressmen who answered to the names of Jovito Salonga, Ferdinand Marcos, Diosdado Macapagal, Lorenzo Sumulong, Neptali Gonzales and other congressional celes Read Full Story >>>

Leave it to the experts, Manny

By Roger Serna, Sun.Star Cebu, 20 Apr 2007

I WAS one of those who celebrated over the victory of Manny Pacquiao over Mexican boxer Jorge Solis. The more I watched Manny during the telecast, the more I was convinced that he should stick to boxing and forget about his congressional bid. Had he decided to run for any executive possession, n Read Full Story >>>

Wanted: A poster boy

Malaya, 20 Apr 2007

Anyone who has heard about the shooting in Virginia Tech is shocked at the carnage. The idea that an individual – or two, as in the case of Columbine High School a few years back – can walk into some campus and start shooting people dead is somehow as difficult to imagine and accept as the idea Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Says He Will Respect Outcome of Elections

Davao Today, 19 Apr 2007

GENERAL Santos City – Congressional bet Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said that he will respect the outcome of the May 14 elections after signing the covenant last Wednesday here at the Sanguniang Panglungsod session hall. “Irerespeto ko kung sino man yung pipilin ng mga tao, Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum Reveals His Short List of Possible Manny Pacquiao Foes: ”It Will Probably Be Marco Antonio Barrera, Joan Guzman, or even Humberto Soto”

By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 16 Apr 2007

James Brown, God rest his soulful soul, was The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, but Bob Arum is The Hardest Working Man in Boxing. At the age of 75 and following a hectic week full of activity in preparation for Blaze of Glory, Arum still had time Sunday morning to talk with Boxing Confidential. Manny Pacquiao successfully conquered Jorge Solis via eighth round knockout last night and fans across the globe are waiting his next move. Arum revealed to Boxing Confidential that we must al Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao Knocks Out Jorge Solis and Remains Huge Draw in Boxing

By Antonio Santiago, RingsideReport.com, 16 Apr 2007

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, 44-3-2, 35 KO’s, defeated the lowly regarded but talented Jorge Solis, 32-1-2, 23 KO’s, and a native of Mexico. Pacquiao started slowly, letting Solis show the world his ability but making sure he established who is the WBC International, and people's, Junior Lightweight Champion. Pacquiao was not going to be denied. The fight was utterly close until the sixth round, when an Read Full Story >>>

TEXAS COMMISSION REFUSES TO REVEAL PACQUIAO’S PURSE

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 16 Apr 2007

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation which presumably received the fight contracts of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao and Mexico’s Jorge Solis prior to the "Blaze of Glory"fight card at the Alamadome in San Antonio, last Sunday (Manila Time) has steadfastly refused to reveal the purses of the two fighters. Public Information Officer Patrick Shaughnessy told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that the Read Full Story >>>

Mexican says his wife hits harder than Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 16 Apr

Janet hits harder than Manny Pacquiao ironically after he was knocked out by the Filipino icon at the Alamodome here Saturday night (yesterday morning, Manila time). Solis made the startling comparison as he walked out of the arena, accompanied by his father Aurelio. "Pacquiao never hurt me with one punch," said Solis in Spanish. "All that talk about how strong he is, I think it’s e Read Full Story >>>

By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.net, 16 Apr 2007

By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.net, 16 Apr 2007

SAN ANTONIO--- Saturday night’s “Blaze of Glory” card at the Alamodome was supposed to supply some answers, but once again we’re left mostly with questions. The only certainty is that when the Pac-Man hits the campaign trail back in the Phillipines this week he will do his stumping with stitches in his left eyebrow. A couple of days before Saturday night’s card promoter Bob Arum said he hoped to put together a Pacquiao rematch against Marco Antonio Barrera for t Read Full Story >>>

HUMBERTO SOTO SAYS HE IS NEXT IN LINE FOR PACMAN

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 16 Apr 2007

The line to the Pacquiao Sweepstakes just gets getting longer each day. This as dangerous Mexican Humberto Soto virtually threw himself into the fray, informing mediamen that he is going to be the next opponent for Manny Pacquiao. "Manny is next for me," Soto told mediamen at yesterday's 'Blaze of Glory' card which was promoted by Top Rank, which also promotes him. Pundits believe that a possible Pacquiao-Soto bout is easier to make compared to a Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez showdown du Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao conquers - Filipino phenom stops Solis, keeps WBC belt

By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, 16 Apr 2007

Manny Pacquiao gave his opponent a bipartisan beating Saturday night. He hurt Jorge Solis with his left hand, then his right. Pacquiao's knockout victory Saturday night enabled him to retain his WBC International super featherweight crown and his title as one of boxing's best pound for pound. The end came at 1 minute, 16 seconds of the eighth round when the Philippine phenom sent Solis to the canvas twice with right-left combinations. Referee Vic Drakulich counted Solis out after the s Read Full Story >>>

Champ in the mold of Pacquiao

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 16 Apr 2007

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Bernabe Concepcion said he wants to follow Manny Pacquiao’s footsteps. On Saturday night, he moved in that direction by hammering out a unanimous decision over Benjamin Flores Saturday in the opening bout of the star-studded Blaze of Glory card at the Alamodome. The 19-year-old Filipino, who trained hard at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles in the month leading to the fight, used powerful right uppercuts and good body shots to control his taller opponent i Read Full Story >>>

PACQUIAO NOT AT HIS BEST, BUT STILL BLAZES SOLIS

By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.net, 16 Apr 2007

SAN ANTONIO, Texas --- Manny Pacquiao was the first to admit he hardly looked like the world’s best fighter Saturday night.“That was not Manny Pacquiao,” said the 2006 Fighter of the Year, who put his winning performance against surprisingly resilient Mexican Jorge Solis at “about 80 percent.” Manny might have left his ‘A’ Game on the campaign trail, but when he needed to switch gears he was able to do it. After five rounds in which Manny was no doubt Read Full Story >>>

Enraged Pacquiao Destroys Mexican

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 16 Apr 2007

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao came out from a listless start bleeding from a ghastly cut to chase down and knock out Mexican challenger Jorge Solis in the eighth round of a title fight Saturday in a victory laced with political undertones in a nation gripped with election fever. The 28-year-old Pacquiao kept his WBC (World Boxing Council) international super featherweight crown by stopping the previously unbeaten Solis in 1:16 of the round with a flurry of blows that floored the Read Full Story >>>

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 >>>

Solis set to hit US!

FightNews.com, 05 Apr 2007
While Manny Pacquiao has been training at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, Calif., his April 14 opponent Jorge Solis has been quietly training in Guadalajara, Mexico. Today Solis took a flight to Tijuana, where he will train, then he and his team are heading to Los Angeles on Thursday. Solis has promised he will shock the world. "Pacquiao thinks Mexican fighters all have the same kind of style of fighting - but they don't, as I will show on April 14," Solis warned. Ticket sales are hot at The Ala
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Good Guy Manny Buys Building For Fellow Boxers Near Wild Card Gym!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 05 Apr 2007
It was business as usual yesterday for Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Gym, although his team has cut down on his sparring going into the next few days before he departs for San Antonio, Texas on Sunday for the April 14 defense of his WBC International super-featherweight crown against Mexican Jorge Solis. "Sharp na sharp na si Manny. If Solis is not on the same level, it's going to be early goodnight for him," said a member of Pacquiao's inner circle in a long-distance interview yesterday whi
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Palace: Airing of Pacquiao boxing match depends on poll body

Sun.Star Manila, 05 Apr 2007
MALACANANG on Wednesday said it is up to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to decide whether to air the pre-fight reports on the April 15 bout of boxer Manny Pacquiao with Mexican Jorge Solis. Pacquiao is running for congressman of South Cotabato under the administration coalition against reelectionist Representative Darlene Antonino Custodio of the Genuine Opposition. (GO) Custodio has said she will not call for the non-airing of Pacquiao's fight because it is not part of political
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Roach uncertain to be in Pacquiao’s corner

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 05 Apr 2007
American trainer Freddie Roach may or may not be in Manny Pacquiao’s corner when the Filipino superstar faces undefeated Mexican Jorge Solis on April 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Despite Roach’s recent statement that he plans to fly to San Antonio from Puerto Rico just in time for the Pacquiao fight, reports coming in by the day would suggest that nothing remains definite. A report, which came out of Ringtalk.com, yesterday hinted that Roach, who’s been wi
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Solis having US visa problems; Roach at Pacquiao’s corner

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 05 Apr 2007
WILL MEXICAN Jorge Solis make it to next week’s slambang face-off with Manny Pacquiao in San Antonio,Texas? As far as Top Rank is concerned, the April 14 duel between Pacquiao and Solis is already a done deal at the Alamodome. However, Solis is still making last-minute arrangements for his visa to be released in his hometown of Guadalajara so he could finally be unveiled to the Los Angeles boxing press on Thursday afternoon. "He is in Guadalajara right now getting his visa," To
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NBI help sought in Sisnorio probe

The Philippine Star, 05 Apr 2007
The Games and Amusement Board yesterday sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation in its probe of the death of Lito Sisnorio in an effort to determine and pin down those involved in the ring tragedy. At the same time, President Arroyo ordered the GAB to provide cash assistance to the family of the ill-fated fighter, who died of brain hemorrhage after suffering a fourth round knockout against Thai champion Chatchai Sasakul in Thailand last Friday night. In a special meeting,
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Stricter controls need to be placed on boxing

Bangkok Post, 05 Apr 2007
Since last week's column, two men have been beaten to death in a boxing ring. There are other, more subtle, ways to describe what happened to Lito Sisnorio and Deeden Kengkaroon but that is the stark reality of the situation. Filipino journeyman Lito died after being knocked out by former world flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul in Thailand while details of Deeden's fatal match are still shrouded in mystery. Reports indicate he boxed in the Philippines then returned to Thailand before s
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Boxer’s girlfriend cries out for justice

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 05 Apr 2007
The late flyweight Lito Sisnorio’s embittered girlfriend Jonahmae (Lalang) Bacus yesterday called for a stop to the prostitution of Filipinos abroad and lashed out at the boxing brokers who arranged the mismatch that led to the 24-year-old fighter’s death in Thailand last Saturday. North Cotabato Gov. Manny Piñol, who is in Bangkok to claim Sisnorio’s body, described the exploitation of Filipino fighters as despicable and condemned it as an act of human trafficking. Bac
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Boxer’s grieving family blames Japanese promoter

By Jerry Campany
Inquirer News Service, 04 Apr 2007

KORONADAL CITY, Philippines -- The family of former World Boxing Council youth flyweight titleholder Angelito "Lito" Sisnorio Jr. wants justice for the fallen boxer. "We appeal to President (Gloria Macapagal) Arroyo to order authorities to run after his manager and game promoters. It's difficult to locate the Japanese promoter in Tokyo. He's responsible for the death of my son," Consuelo Sisnorio, 60, the boxer's mother, said in an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Tuesday. T
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WBC OFFICIAL DEFENDS SISNORIO-SASAKUL MISMATCH

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com, 04 Apr 2007

Bangkok Post columnist and veteran sportswriter Edward Thangarajah who is a WBC official has attempted to defend the mismatch involving Filipino Lito Sisnorio and former WBC champion Chatchai Sasakul despite the fact that Sisnorio was knocked out in the fourth round and died after brain surgery. In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, Thangarajah vehemently protested our branding the fight a terrible mismatch despite the fact that Sisnorio had a record Read Full Story >>>

Thais blamed for tragedy

By Joaquin Henson
The Philippine Star, 04 Apr 2007

Former WBC Youth flyweight champion Lito Sisnorio died of head injuries in Thailand early Saturday morning because Thai "mismatchmakers" choose to import inferior opposition for blood-thirsty local fans to enjoy a massacre by a hometown fighter. Sisnorio, 24, didn’t belong in the same ring as former world flyweight titlist Chatchai Sasakul when they fought at the Mathayom Wat Sing School in Samutprakarn last Friday night. He was only eight years old when Sasakul, 37, turned pro in 1991
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Is Thailand avoiding clash with Pinoy fighters?

By Kristel Satumbaga
The Manila Bulletin, 04 Apr 2007

THAILAND appears to be fast becoming the bane of Philippine boxing, both in the professional and amateur ranks. A month after a Thai newspaper floated news about Doha Asiad gold medalists Joan Tipon and Violito Payla using banned substance en route to the gold medal, organizers of the 29th King’s Cup International Amateur Boxing Championships derailed the participation of the Philippine team in the multi-nation event set April 4-10 in Bangkok. Saying the entry forms were late, th
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Manny Pacquiao: AMONSOT TITLE FIGHT ON ‘THE MAIN EVENT’

Manny Pacquiao: AMONSOT TITLE FIGHT ON ‘THE MAIN EVENT’

Pacquiao-Morales IV in the making?

By NICK GIONGCO

WILL THERE be a fourth fight between ring gladiators Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales?

Although Morales badly lost the last two of his trilogy with Pacquiao, the 30-year-old Mexican revealed that there is a remote chance of facing the Filipino idol once again.

But that will only materialize once he succeeds in winning the World Boxing Council lightweight crown from David Diaz of the US in June.

Asked about the likelihood of a fourth meeting with Pacquiao in the 135-lb ranks, Morales was non-committal but gave a handful of scribes something to ponder about.

"When I was in the super-bantamweight division and decided to go up to featherweight, the fighters also went up to that weight," said Morales, who is in Manila as part of his promotional obligations with San Miguel Beer.

"Then when I went up to super-featherweight, the same thing followed. They also followed me," said Morales, who suffered two knockout losses to Pacquiao in January and November last year.
The last two years, Morales said he experienced difficulties making the super-feather limit of 130 lbs.

"But I think I will be very comfortable in lightweight," said Morales, who began fighting professionally in 1993.

But for a fourth meeting to happen, Pacquiao must first take care of unbeaten Jorge Solis on April 14 in San Antonio and rack up one or two wins against bigname super-featherweights like Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera or Joan Guzman.

While Pacquiao will sure feast on Morales as though the Mexican is a bowl of mouthwatering Sopa de Marisco El Diablo in the super-featherweight division, it remains to be seen whether the same thing’s going to happen once they square off in the lightweight class.

LITO SISNORIO DIES AFTER BEING KO’D BY SASAKUL

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 02 Apr 2007

Super flyweight Lito Sisnorio, a former WBC Youth Champion has died some hours after he suffered a fourth round knockout at the hands of former WBC flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul at the Wat Sing School in Thailand.

Scott Mallon, a well-known boxing writer reported the death hours after we posted a story on the defeat of Sisnorio in a blatant mismatch between the 24 year old Filipino who was coming off a fourth round TKO to reigning WBC flyweight champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam in a ten round battle last January 26. It was the Filipino’s third succesasive defeat.

Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today learned that Sisnorio fell unconscious while going out for dinner several hours after he was knocked out. Doctors at Bangkok’s Piyamin Hospital said Sisnorio who underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot died on Saturday night after failing to regain consciousness. He had suffered serious head injuries.

It was clear to most boxing aficionados that Sisnorio fighting the former world champion was a terrible mismatch since aside from a far superior ring record Sasakul had won his last six fights, four by KO or TKO while Sisnorio had won only five of his eleven fights. Ringside reports disclosed that Sasakul nailed Sisnorio with a series of vicious right hooks who went down at 2:35 of the fourth round and was counted out. .

Sasakul is the same fighter who battered Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao for six rounds before Pacquiao caught him with a devastating combination to win the title by a sensational eighth round knockout in December 1998..

Games and Amusements Board boxing division chief Dr. Nasser Cruz told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today he learned Sisnorio had “slipped out of the country without our permission or maybe he was there in Thailand for quite some time.”

Cruz said there was “this unscrupulous matchmaker from Thailand doing this” and the GAB had already informed the WBC Ratings Committee and the Thailand Boxing Commission about fighters who left the Philippines without the necessary clearance to fight.

The Manila Standard Today learned that one of the notorious Thais involved was a certain Panya who is known to most Filipino boxing people and it is suspected he works in connivance with Filipino identified as Bong Obero who was banned by the GAB but reportedly still continues with his illegal activities allegedly in connivance with some GAB officials past and present.

Dr. Cruz said they were trying to contact Sisnorio’s manager Jemmel Contayoso of Cotabato but said “he cannot be reached.”

AMONSOT TITLE FIGHT ON ‘THE MAIN EVENT’

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 31 Mar 2007

Czar Amonsot’s big comeback fight for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific lightweight title against undefeated South Korean Daun Chung will be telecast on the top-rated weekly boxing show “The Main Event” on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. over RPN 9.

Sponsored by Tanduay, the No. 1 Rhum and supported by Pagcor and PCSO it is the flashy southpaw’s first fight after a shocking first round KO at the hands of Indonesia’s Simson Butar Butar last September 23 when an overweight Amonsot lost his title on the scales after clearly failing to train properly for defense of his WBO Asia Pacicic junior lightweight crown.

Amonsot entered the ring at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul with a ring record of 17-2-1 with 10 knockouts. His other defeat was also at the hands of Butar Butar when Amonsot lost a controversial 5th round TKO in Jakarta.

Amonsot who trained hard for his comeback fight after mending his ways and being accepted back into the famed ALA Gym by respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer on condition he shaped up was determined to prove that he is still, at 21 years of age, one of the brightest prospects in the country.

Before his stunning loss to Butar Butar, Amonsot scored two impressive victories in Las Vegas. He scored a unanimous eight round decision over hard-hitting Cristian Favela in a bloody battle and then hammered Jose Reyes over ten rounds in what boxing writers described as an excellent showing.

The tall Daun Chung has a fine jab, throws lots of combinations and never backs off and fight fans are certain to enjoy the telecast.

Working the corner of Amonsot are trainer Edmund Villamor who during his ring career knocked out Rustico Torrecampo after Torrecampo had scored a sensational upset by knocking out present-day Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao.