By Brett Conway, MaxBoxing.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
Corrales-Castillo I has become the gold standard of boxing. Ricky Hatton hopes on Saturday he and Jose Luis Castillo can measure up. “Castillo’s fight against Diego Corrales was one of the fights of the century,” Hatton said during Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
AFTER a humiliating defeat, Apol Suico is hoping to get back to the winning track as he headlines the “Paraksian San Kiray sa Khokak” boxing card in Cataingan, Masbate tonight. Suico, who suffered a second-round technical knockout loss to former Olympian Danilo Lerio last March 3 , is pitting hi Read Full Story >>>
By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
The honor of boxing is that, even in something as dangerous as a fight and as trivial as a sports contest, the combatants still risk everything in the pursuit of victory. Then, when a highly touted prospect like Julio "Baby Face" Garcia shows an utter lack of concern for winning, it challenges the i Read Full Story >>>
Business Mirror, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
RING deaths, their causes and how to prevent them are among the key issues to be addressed during the 45th World Boxing Council (WBC) Convention from November 11 to 17 in Manila. According to Games and Amusement Board (GAB) chairman Eric Buhain, the growing number of untimely deaths in the sport Read Full Story >>>
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 31 May 2007
Manny Pacquiao is not running away from Juan Manuel Marquez. He never did. He never will. The Filipino superstar, branded a coward for declining the position as mandatory challenger to the Mexican champion, said he’s willing to face Marquez in September but in his own terms. “Ba Read Full Story >>>
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 31 May 2007
Is it finally going to happen? Every Filipino fight fan has been waiting for it for the past couple of years. Rey “Boomboom” Bautista , Candijay, Read Full Story >>>
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 31 May 2007
Boxing has a lot of issues. Too many to list in one column. The two biggest problems in boxing today are a shrinking fan base and poor judging, and these two go hand in hand. Whenever a fight like Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather happens, millions of casual fans will sit down and give boxing a Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 31 May 2007
WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez does not seem to mind if he fights a southpaw or an orthodox fighter this September, and he doesn't care at all if it is Mexican or Filipino. All he wants is getting paid like a champion as he is, according to his manager Ignacio 'Nacho' Beristain Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 31 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Sulaiman has publicly announced that Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao 'is scared to face Juan Manuel Marquez.' This after the WBC top honcho received the letter signed by Pacquiao last week, which stated that he is declining his mandatory status to chall Read Full Story >>>
By Mike Lynch, The Sweet Science, Thu, 31 May 2007
In the ring Manny Pacquiao is an indomitable force. He fights hungry as a desperate amateur and active as a volcano. Check that, actually. I’m no geologist, but I’d bet one would be hard-p Read Full Story >>>
Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 31 May 2007
AFTER boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao shot down a proposed rematch with World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, WBC president Jose Sulaiman is ready to step into the row and put back on track what is considered to be one of the mega fights this year. In an in Read Full Story >>>
Sulaiman To Help Make Pacquiao-Marquez Happen
By James Blears, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman says that he’s prepared to wait a few days to try and resolve the rematch controversy between WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao. This follows receipt of a letter signed by Manny Pacquiao advising that heR Read Full Story >>>
”We Are Hoping Juan Manuel Marquez Fights Manny Pacquiao...Boxing Fans Are Not Interested In Seeing Marquez Fight Humberto Soto”
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 30 May 2007
Most fight fans in the United States might not recognize his name, but Jaime Quintana is behind the careers of two of the greatest fighters in the game and arguably the best brother tandem in the history of the Read Full Story >>>
From Manny Pacquiao to Ricky Hatton: How Boxing is Very Much Alive Without Oscar De La Hoya
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
The Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, JR., pay per view was an extreme success, making “The Golden Boy’s” wallet officially heavier than Butterbean, and shooting some life into the sport. De La Hoya is without question the biggest draw in the game and the proof is in the puddi Read Full Story>>>
WHO WILL BE BOXING'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
By Matthew Hurley, RingTalk.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
NEXT "SUPERSTAR" NOT TO BE A HEAVYWEIGHT! Wollaston, MA- As the sport of boxing continues to search for its next breakout star, once again fistic royalty may be crowned in the lower weight divisions. Much as it did in the 1980's when lonely eyes searching for a replacement for Muhammad Ali found Read Full Story >>>
Will Today's Best Turn into Legends?
By Lee Groves, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
I recently had occasion to review the tape of Thomas Hearns’ two-round destruction of Roberto Duran. As I marveled at the right hands that would eventually score three knockdowns, I found myself wondering about how fighte Read Full Story >>>
An irked Mrs. Pacman
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Wed, 30 May 2007
HE’S a warrior inside the ring. But is Manny Pacquiao brave enough to crack the whip on shady sycophants? The answer could be “no” as Pacquiao, said to be generous to a fault, may not be about ready to kick out so-called friends. This, despite reports that a few of them have Read Full Story >>>
Golden Boy insists Barrera under contract
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 30 May 2007
Although Top Rank chairman Bob Arum claims Marco Antonio Barrera is interested in a big money rematch with Manny Pacquiao, it doesn’t look like the fight will come off the wraps because the Baby Faced Assassin remains under contract with Golden Boy Promotions. Arum isn’t forcing the i Read Full Story >>>
UNITY IN BOXING
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE ULTIMATE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ONE POWER, ONE RANKINGS, ONE CHAMP. THE POWERS IN BOXING SHOULD TAKE CONTROL OR PASS IT ON...A LEGITIMATE BOXING GOVERNING BODY NEEDS TO BE ESTABLISHED. If Don King, Bob Arum and Oscar DeLa Hoya can put their past behind them, and work together in boxing, w Read Full Story >>>
FORGET THE WORLD CUP, BAUTISTA-DE LEON IS WHAT'S NEEDED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer agrees that a $2 million outlay for the planned Philippines-Mexico World Cup was “way too much” which is b Read Full Story >>>
Manny Parts Ways with ABS-CBN, And It's Not Just a Lovers' Quarrel
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
It was about two years ago, a few months before the Pacquiao-Morales II, when I brought up the idea of ABS-CBN's involvement with bigtime professional boxing to the network's top man -- Gabby Lopez. Gabby and I were in a golf game with Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte at the scenic Apo Golf and Cou Read Full Story >>>
Salud Says Pacquiao Getting Wrong Advice On Marquez
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 29 May 2007
Popular boxing promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud thinks that superstar Manny Pacquiao is ill-advised on his recent media pronouncements telling the World Boxing Council (WBC) that he is letting go of his mandatory status to WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Salud, who arrived recentl Read Full Story >>>
Marquez says Pacquiao is scared of him
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 29 May 2007
FOR JUAN Manuel Marquez, the decision by Manny Pacquiao’s camp not to pursue a rematch with the sweet-punching Mexican is a sign of cowardice. Pacquiao had sent a letter to the World Boxing Council (WBC) last week, informing governing body president Jose Sulaiman that while he respects t Read Full Story >>>
Save the Cup
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE Last Round is disheartened by the news that the World Cup of boxing might not be held here in our shores, but in Sacramento, USA due to financial difficulties. Patterned after the original World Cup, this tournament was meant to showcase some of the best boxers from two countries, pitted aga Read Full Story >>>
MAYWEATHER CALLS GBP A 'GREAT, GREAT PROMOTER'
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Top pound-for-pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr, in a video interview with Boxingscene, has hailed Golden Boy Promotions, calling the firm a 'great promoter' owing to the company's handling of the May 5 superbout, as well as the prompt payment of his $20 Million purse for the fight. Mayweather di Read Full Story >>>
SCHAEFER SURPRISED PACQUIAO DECLINED MARQUEZ FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says he is “surprised” that Manny Pacquiao turned down a mandatory title shot at reigning WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez after WBC president Jose Sulaiman called for free negotiations or if it didn’t work, a purse bid Read Full Story >>>
Manny and the Pacnatics
By Pete Escobar, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
The elections are finally over! Manny Pacquiao has graciously conceded defeat in his run for congress in South Cotobato to Darlene Custodio. The issues that have divided Pacland has now died down and a peaceful ceasefire hovers over t Read Full Story >>>
Boom Boom’s title shot assured
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 28 May 2007
Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is definitely fighting WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon but it’s still not certain if the title bout will be held here as part of a World Cup card featuring Mexico versus the Philippines or as the main event at the Arco Arena in Sacramento on Aug. 11 Read Full Story >>>
He's A Mini-Manny, Pinoy Condes Drills Hard For Jakarta Title Tilt Against Rachman!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes, acknowledged as the small version of Manny Pacquiao, has already logged some 106 rounds of sparring under him, and will get another ten tomorrow as he continues to prepare for his June 16 challenge of IBF minimumweight kingpin Muhammad Rachman in Jakarta, In Read Full Story >>>
‘The Ghost’ calls out to Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 28 May 2007
THE list just gets longer and longer. Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing star who almost everybody in the fight game wants to fight. Guerrero, who stands 5' 8 1/2" and who enjo Read Full Story >>>
His Eyes On Manny, Humberto Soto Breaks Tortillas In LA With Bobby Pacquaio!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
WBC Number 2-ranked Humberto Soto and WBC Number 6-rated Bobby Pacquiao of the Philippines will cross paths for the first time when they face the media on May 30, Wednesday (Thursday in Manial) to promote their June 9 battle at New York's famed Madison Square Garden. The press conference starts at Read Full Story >>>
MORALES TO PROMOTE FIGHT IN NEW YORK, CHICAGO
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
Three-division world champ and Mexican icon Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz are scheduled to appear in a press conference in New York on June 9 and in Chicago on June 12. Morales will challenge Diaz for the title on August 4 at Chicago's All State Arena, in a fi Read Full Story >>>
GORRES EYES IBF TITLE SHOT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
Gorres (L) tags Montiel with a left. Z “The Dream” Gorres, the stylish southpaw from the famed ALA Gym of respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer is eyeing a shot at the vacant IBF title. Aldeguer was Read Full Story >>>
WBC PREXY SULAIMAN IN RP ON NOV. 9!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Chagnon Sulaiman is scheduled to arrive in Manila on November 9, Friday, in preparation for the 45th Annual WBC Convention which will be held at the world-famous Manila Hotel. A day prior to Sulaiman's arrival, the OPBF Convention gets started with OPBF p Read Full Story >>>
SCALED DOWN WORLD CUP ONLY OPTION
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
There are strong indications that a scaled down World Cup of boxing between the Philippines and Mexico is the only option because of the unrealistic nature of the original grandiose plan of four world title fights and a budget estimat Read Full Story >>>
MAYOL WAITING FOR GAB ACTION
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
WBC no. 3 minimumweight Rodel 'Batang Mandaue' Mayol is just awaiting for the swift and timely action from the Games and Amusements Board before he can plan out his next career move. In an e-mail sent to Philboxing.com after reading an earlier story posted by the website, Mayol indicated that whi Read Full Story >>>
PINOY TRAINER MAKING WAVES IN THAILAND!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 May 2007
Filipino boxing trainer Michael John Palacios is slowly and surely carving a name for himself in Thailand, having joined the well-oiled Kokiet Group of Companies since last year. Palacios, who used to be a trainer for the Elorde Boxing Gym, is currently training WBA no. 1 junior flyweight Nethra Read Full Story >>>
Juan Manuel Marquez Says Manny Pacquiao Fight Should Come First
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 24 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez says that a fight with Manny Pacquiao is his top priority, and something that should be given to the fans. Marquez al Read Full Story >>>
Pacman in no hurry to name next rival
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 24 May 2007
Still licking the wounds of his failed political bid, boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao yesterday said there’s no need to hurry in choosing his next opponent in the ring. “Huwag natin madaliin (Let’s not rush things),” said Pacquiao who was given by his promoter, Bob Arum o Read Full Story >>>
PACMAN FAILS IN CONGRESS BID
Sportinglife.com (UK), Thu, 24 May 2007
Manny Pacquiao has failed in his bid to win a seat in the Philippines Congress. The 'Pacman' had hoped to translate his ring stardom into political power in the elections in his home country. But according to ESPN he lost to Darlene Custodio, who said Filipinos weren't prepared to lose their b Read Full Story >>>
MUNDINE VERSUS THE WORLD
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 May 2007
How does Anthony Mundine stack up against the WBA's top ranked fighters. The best in the WBA Mikkel Kessler 39-0 Denmark Current WBA Super Champion and WBC World Champion. Jeff Lacy 22-1 USA Lucien Bute 19-0 Romania Dennis Inkin 30-0 Russia Danilo Haussler 29-3 Germany Juerge Read Full Story >>>
Did Pacquiao produce a senator?
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Wed, 23 May 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Now that it’s finally over, Manny Pacquiao’s fight at the polls is bound to go down as the most brutal, most expensive in his great career. The sheer savagery surpassed the worst he had suffered in earlier defeats. Pacquiao, as could only be expected, had ref Read Full Story >>>
On-line poll prefers Marquez rematch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 23 May 2007
If they could have their way, Manny Pacquiao’s loyal fans based from around the world want no less than Juan Manuel Marquez as the Filipino’s next opponent. An on-line poll being conducted by the mannypacquiao.ph over the last four days has attracted 3,192 respondents as of yesterday, Read Full Story >>>
No way, Jose
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 23 May 2007
THE Manny Pacquiao vs. Jun Manuel Marquez rematch is unlikely to happen. Not this year. This after the mandated free negotiations for the Pacquiao-Marquez WBC super featherweight championship is expected to end with no deal in sight. Earlier, WBC president Jose Sulaiman ordered the camps of Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather says he’ll KO Pacman in 3
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, Wed, 23 May 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s assertion that he would knock out Manny Pacquiao in three rounds at 130 lb has stirred the hornet’s nest in the boxing community. It is now the hottest topic at Boxingtalk forum, sparking fiery debates, eliciting lucid insights, evoking co Read Full Story >>>
Ali, Peping, Pacquiao sports’ top poll losers
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 23 May 2007
MANNY PACQUIAO need not cry a river. The biggest losers during the May 14 elections from the world of sports were former taekwondo ace Ali Atienza and Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose ‘Peping’ Cojuangco Jr. While Pacquiao suffered considerable damage financially in his Read Full Story >>>
BERNABE CONCEPCION RETURNS IN JULY!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
WBC Youth superbantam champion Bernabe Concepcion is set to fly to the United States later this month to start training for a July bout, possibly for the vacant USBA title. According to Concepcion's manager Aljoe Jaro, there had been offers for his ward to see action on the big June 9 card undern Read Full Story >>>
Guzman's Manager: "Pacquiao Afraid Of Guzman"
By Jason "J-Gon" Gonzalez, The Sweet Science, Tue, 22 May 2007
Two-time world champion Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic was determined to make history on May 26th against Michael Katsidis (22-0, 20 KO's) before sustaining an injury during training. Guzman was looking to become the first Dominican fighter to ever win a championship in three different w Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao To Concentrate On Studies, Boxing After Election Loss
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 22 May 2007
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, looking at peace with himself, has told GMA-7 that he will now concentrate on his boxing and will go back to school while at the same time thanking all his friends and kins for their support in his failed electoral bid. "I am planning to take up Political Scie Read Full Story >>>
CONDES JAKARTA-BOUND JUNE 11! REACHES 100-RD MARK
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes of the Philippines has just reached the 100-round mark in his preparation for the June 16 challenge of reigning IBF minimumweight kingpin Muhammad Rachman in Jakarta, Indonesia. This as Condes' co-manager Aljoe Jaro informed that Team Condes is slated to f Read Full Story >>>
ARMAGEDDON: THE BATTLE FOR BOXING RAGES OFF THE RING
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
Arum (R) and De la Hoya in happier times. Armageddon, the biblical term for the battle between Good and Evil. World Boxing doesn't have a governing body to control or represent the sport, it is open for take ove Read Full Story >>>
In future, call him 'Atty. Pacquiao'
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Tue, 22 May 2007
HERE'S a stern warning to those milking Manny Pacquiao dry of his hard-earned winnings. Pacquiao revealed his intention of going back to school to pursue an ambition to be a lawyer, a day after conceding defeat in the congressional race for the first district of South Cotabato. ?Mag-aaral ako Read Full Story >>>
INSIDE SPORTS: WE HAVE FAITH IN MANNY PACQUIAO THE BOXER
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
We are pleased that Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao whom we have referred to as a national treasure many times in the past has conceded the election for the lone congressional seat in South Cotabato to the clear winner, the charmi Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao – Floyd Mayweather JR: Finally the True Pound for Pound Champion is Revealed
By Daniel “Tex” Cohen, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 22 May 2007
It’s a beautiful thing when there is almost no doubt whatsoever which fighter in the world can break down any opponent that sniffs within thirty pounds of him better than any other fighter in the world. “Po Read Full Story >>>
WBC Poised To Install Soto As Future Marquez Foe
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 22 May 2007
With Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao now training his sights on another big fight not named Juan Manuel Marquez, the Mexico-based World Boxing Council may yet just have the perfect man to challenge the reigning champ. Marquez, who holds the WBC super-featherweight title, had earlier been ordere Read Full Story >>>
Purse bid no option for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 22 May 2007
Despite an order from WBC president Jose Sulaiman, it doesn’t look like Manny Pacquiao is inclined to fight superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez unless Top Rank and Golden Boy settle their differences. That’s the word from Pacquiao’s boxing adviser Rex (Wakee) Salud w Read Full Story >>>
Manny’s turn to elect
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 22 May 2007
IT had to take a diminutive, smart and charming opponent of the fairer sex to knock Manny Pacquiao out. Of course, this was for a different title, one wherein no purse bids are held but the protagonists nonetheless exchange punches of the different kind. Just like boxing, we take punches in life Read Full Story >>>
Dazzling Darlene Doubles Down, Pacman Concedes, Boxing Is The Winner!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 22 May 2007
Dazzling Darlene doubled down and, finally, Pacman threw in the electoral towel. Faced with the fact that Darlene Antonino-Custodio garnered 139,061 votes to his count of 75,908 in the Congressional race in South Cotobato, Manny Pacquaio conceded the political loss on Sunday. Gracious winner Dazz Read Full Story >>>
Windfall again awaits Pacman
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 22 May 2007
A CASH windfall awaits Manny Pacquiao when he returns to the ring in September or October. Based on the contract that Pacquiao signed with Top Rank, the Filipino puncher stands to collect not lower than million as purse and additional income will come from the sale of the television rights for Read Full Story >>>
BARRERA WILL RETIRE IF HE CAN'T FIGHT PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2007
Former WBC super featherweight champion, legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera says he will retire if he cant fight Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao in a rematch this year. In an overseas telephone c Read Full Story >>>
LAURENTE, ELORDE IN JUNE FIGHTS!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 May 2007
Former OPBF and PABA superbantam champ Pederito Laurente of the Johnny Elorde Stable is slated to travel to Moscow to face unbeaten Russian Ayup Arsaev on June 1 for the interim Asian Boxing Council featherweight title. This was confirmed today by Liza Elorde, who along with her husband Johnny st Read Full Story >>>
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LARRY MERCHANT HAILS ‘BOOM BOOM
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
Renowned veteran HBO commentator Larry Merchant has hailed emerging ring sensation Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista as “one of the best prospects he has seen” according to respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer. Aldeguer told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that Bautista spoke to Merchant after his gru Read Full Story >>>
BAUTISTA, BANAL SET FOR GRAND RETURN!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
LAS VEGAS--Undefeated Filipino boxers Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday morning, and are expected to receive warm welcome from fans all over the country. The duo will be accompanied in their trip by their chief handler Antonio L Read Full Story >>>
INSIDE SPORTS: ABS-CBN's COVERAGE AND BAUTISTA'S HEART
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
While we all enjoyed the superb hype of Golden Boy Promotions and HBO for “The World Awaits” mega-buck fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr we were honestly far more interested and awaiting the fights of emerging Filipino ring sensations Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Ba Read Full Story >>>
Boom Boom to headline World Cup
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
The way is clear for the ALA stable’s hard-hitting Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista to challenge WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon of Mexico in the main event of Golden Boy Promotions‚ second World Cup in Cebu or Manila in late August or early September. Bautista, 20, stole the thunder Read Full Story >>>
DE LA HOYA GETS SOME GOOD NEWS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
Shortly after losing a twelve round split decision to undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr, T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times reported that De La Hoya got some good news – “he is going to be a new father.” Simers said De La Hoya’s beautiful wife, Puerto Rican superstar and salsa singer Millie Co Read Full Story >>>
We’re still waiting
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 08 May 2007
AND SO with the rest of the world, we waited and waited and nothing much happened. Word was some people coughed up as much as ,000 for a ringside seat at the MGM Grand to watch what could have been a song-and-dance routine had Floyd Mayweather Jr. broken out into his rap-version of the DC 5’s "Catch Read Full Story >>>
World aches for Pacquiao-Marquez
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 08 May 2007
UNFORTUNATELY, THE world still awaits. And according to sportswriter Chris Mannix of SI.com, there are still “five high-profile fights (that is) sure to save the sweet science” and one of them features Filipino star Manny Pacquiao. In a story that came out the day after the Cinco De Mayo spect Read Full Story >>>
Learning from Tony Aldeguer
By Philip Ella Juico, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
It was hyped as "The World Awaits" and indeed the world did wait for Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather to lock horns Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) before a sold-out crowd of 16,700 at the MGM Grand Center in Las Vegas and a possible record pay-per-view and closed circuit audiences. A Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather-De La Hoya: The Aftermath
By Michael Iurato, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 08 May 2007
In a fight that was promoted to the absolute gills, a true fight fan would understand that the chances of living up to the hype of that nature is slim to none. Fights like Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello (1982), Marvin Hagler vs. John "The Beast" Mugabi (1986), and The Ward vs Gatti Trilogy only flo Read Full Story >>>
No clear winner
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 08 May 2007
At hindsight, the consensus among fight fans is the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.-Oscar de la Hoya bout should’ve been declared a draw because there just wasn’t a clear winner. Judging a boxing match is such a subjective thing that the effort to establish standards has remained wishful thinking in the m Read Full Story >>>
Loren junks Pacquiao, supports Custodio
GMANews.tv, Tue, 08 May 2007
Zamboanga City - Genuine Opposition senatorial bet Loren Legarda on Monday threw her support for the rival of boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. The beneficiary of the support was reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who is running for the congressional post of the first district of South Cotab Read Full Story >>>
MAYWEATHER’S FATHER SAYS DE LA HOYA WON
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