Barrera Little Giant Of Boxing Still Standing Tall After Decade!

By John Herndon, Boxing Confidential, 13 Mar २००७

For a long while certain boxing writers from certain Internet boxing web-sites and boxing magazines were telling their readers that Marco Antonio Barrera was maybe afraid of matching his skills against Juan Manuel Marquez. That his team was making sure that Barrera never faced the native of Mexico City who is a stellar technician in his own right with a warrior's heart. Juan Manuel Marquez, has long been a favorite among boxing purists for his counterpunching brilliance and willingness to gut it

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'BOOM BOOM,' BANAL SET TO LEAVE FOR TRAINING WITH DE LA HOYA

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 12 Mar २००७

CEBU CITY--Undefeated prospects Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Alex John Banal, both of the ALA Boxing Gym, are set to fly to Puerto Rico to join trainer Freddie Roach and Oscar De la Hoya in their build-up for the historic May 5 event in Las Vegas dubbed 'The World Awaits.' Bautista and Banal, accompanied by Filipino trainer Edito 'Ala' Villamor, will leave on March 26 for Los Angeles, California, stay one week, before flying out to Puerto Rico for their training. "We will train for one w

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Mexican boxer Marquez seeking converts

By Santos A. Perez, The Miami Herald, 12 Mar 2007

Acceptance of the masses in his native Mexico has come with daunting challenges for Juan Manuel Marquez. When identifying their favorite current fighters, Mexican fans often cast their lots on bitter rivals Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, Jorge Arce or Marquez's younger brother, Rafael. Despite his draw against Manny Pacquiao, who convincingly beat Barrera and Morales, Marq

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Is Manny Pacquiao Setting Himself Up for A Humongous Upset?

By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 12 Mar २००७

Remember when Mike Tyson spent more time touring Japan and playing the role of celebrity with then wife Robin Givens than preparing for his bout with James “Buster” Douglass? What was Lennox Lewis pre-occupied with prior to his tremendous 2001 let down against Hasim Rahman in South Africa? Filming his bit role in the film Ocean’s Eleven. Seeding the sow of another major fistic upset, Manny Pacquiao seems more concerned with his political future in the Philippines and has

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Abalos to Pacquiao: You're on your own

GMANews.tv, 12 Mar २००७

You're on your own. This was the follow-up "advice" Monday of Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr to Filipino boxing champ Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao who ignored his advice not to enter politics. Abalos, who said he gave the advice to Pacquiao as a "father figure," said he can not do anything about it if Pacquiao decides to run for congressman this May. "Karapatan niya. Kaya lang bilang parang ama niya kung siya nagpa-practice sa Mandaluyong yan ang aking pangar

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Pacquiao alone worth admission

By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, 12 Mar २००७

The April 14 megacard at the Alamodome is still a month away, but you can already feel the momentum starting to build. It's not every day that Bob Arum, arguably boxing's greatest promoter of all-time, decides to bring a major fight card to San Antonio featuring unquestionably the most exciting fighter in the sport today in Manny Pacquiao. Yes, the hyperbole from Thursday's news conference was a little strong. But most of it was justified. This boxing event could be one of the biggest and t

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CONCERN OVER PACQUIAO’S SPARRING PARTNERS

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 12 Mar २००७

There is growing concern at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles over Manny Pacquiao’s delay in reporting for workouts in preparation for his April 14 showdown with undefeated but unknown Mexican Jorge Solis at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas. Justin Fortune who was set to take over from celebrated, two-time “Trainer of the Year” Freddie Roach as well as others in the gym are worried after Pacquiao postponed his latest departure set for March 6 and will now leave on March 1

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Pacman looks unimpressed with new foe

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 12 Mar २००७

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — All it took for Manny Pacquiao to size up his Mexican opponent Jorge Solis was a mere one-and-a-half rounds. Several days ago, Pacquiao asked his training assistants Nonoy Neri and Buboy Fernandez to join him in assessing the fighting style of Solis inside the entertainment room of his P30-million palatial home here. Neri said Pacquiao, who faces Solis on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas, did not finish the entire fight featuring Solis against Fernando Lizar

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Pacquiao cramming for Solis tiff

By Aquiles Z. Zonio, Inquirer News Service, 12 Mar २००७

GENERAL SANTOS CITY—People’s Champion Manny Pacquiao is cramming for his super featherweight bout against Mexican Jorge Solis, drawing concerns that he may not be fully prepared for the April 14 bout in San Antonio, Texas. Pacquiao, the WBC International super featherweight champion, now tips the scales at 137 pounds, the lightest he has been at this point of his preparation for a fight. Although he is fighting at the 130-lb ranks, experts say he is “dangerously underweig

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Pacman thinks Mexican foe not up to par

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 12 Mar २००७

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Manny Pacquiao is neither blind nor clueless about his next opponent – the undefeated Jorge Solis of Mexico. The other day, the slugger from Mindanao caught a glimpse of the 27-year-old Mexican by way of a fight video, which Pacquiao watched at the entertainment room of his 2,300-sq meter mansion here. On the tape was Solis, a native of Guadalajara, pounding out a fifth-round technical knockout of Fernando Omar Lizarraga at the Orleans Hotel and Casino i

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Roach to retire in RP?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 11 Mar 2007

It’ll be a while before Freddie Roach retires but when he does, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s trainer plans to settle and live the rest of his life here. Roach, 47, was in town last January to film a TV commercial and inaugurate his personal boxing camp on the fourth floor of the five

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BIG THINGS AHEAD FOR RANEE GANOY

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 11 Mar 2007

Devastating puncher Ranee Ganoy’s manager Dido Bohol believes the newly crowned IBF Pan Pacific lightweight champion has an exciting future following his spectacular 8th round knockout victory over former IBF super featherweigh

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Now or Never

Respect for Juan Manuel Marquez Comes Through Fellow Mexico City Neighbor Barrera

By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 11 Mar 2007

Juan Manuel Marquez has spent an entire career searching for recognition as one of the best in boxing. While fellow countrymen Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales engaged in one of the s

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Pacquiao training leaves aching bodies

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 11 Mar 2007

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — In a span of less than two weeks, Manny Pacquiao has already left a trail of aching bodies behind and his Canadian adviser Mike Koncz had no choice but to call on somebody from Manila who is not only fresh but somebody who might be able to endure the fury of the Filipino&

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Blood, sweat and tears in GenSan

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 11 Mar 2007

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Manny Pacquiao skipped his early-morning run yesterday for a tougher afternoon grind in the gym as he entered his third week of training for his April 14 fight against Mexico’s Jorge Solis. Pacquiao sparred for eight rounds against welterweight Arnel Tinampay wh

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PENALOSA SPARS 12 ROUNDS, READY FOR WBO CHAMP

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 11 Mar 2007

Ex-WBC superfly champ Gerry Penalosa yesterday sparred for 12 rounds against Mexican sparmates, and after the grueling sessions which would be his last before he motors to Las Vegas, declared himself to be in the most perfect

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Pacquiao makes up mind, decides to run for Congress

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has made up his mind-- he will definitely run for a congressional seat in the May 14 elections. Pacquiao confirmed his decision to GMA News in an exclusive interview to end talk that he had turned his back on politics.

The people's champ also admitted that at first he was hesitating to jump into the political fray due to his April fight with Mexican champion Jorge Solis.But he said his heart dictated that he should serve the people of South Cotabato. He told the network that he had already talked with village chairmen from various towns in South Cotabato Friday to solicit their support.

Pacquiao had earlier said he will set aside for the meantime his plans to seek the congressional post in the first district of South Cotabato.

He said he will first focus on his fight in Texas. Pacquiao left for United States on March 5 to prepare for his April 14 bout against the undefeated Solis.

Pacquiao got unsolicited advice from sports and political analysts to think twice about entering the political arena.

Veteran sportscaster Ed Picson said Pacquiao should focus on his boxing career instead of seeking the congressional seat in the first district of South Cotabato.

"Right now Manny's career is on the rise ... Right now he is at the peak of his strength. It will be unfortunate if it goes to waste," Picson said in Filipino during an interview with GMA News.

He noted that even the brightest boxing stars fade, in a profession which can end before the final bell.

"But in politics, even until the very end [when you're old], you can still be fit there," Picson said.

Pacquiao is fresh from his three-round conquest of Mexican boxing legend Erik "El Terible" Morales last November 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. - GMANews.TV

Pacquiao’s moment of truth

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 10 Mar 2007

WHEN Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao strode into the Cebu City Sports Complex for the “Moment of Truth” fight card last Feb. 25, the fans who jammed the grandstand booed him. In many ways, that was Pacquiao’s personal moment of truth. Pacquiao was confronted with the stark re

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Can Manny Run through Solis like he did to “El Terrible”?

By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, 10 Mar 2007

There’s a saying that goes something like, “It takes two to tangle, or was it tango.” Whatever. Erik Morales has been the consummate tangler throughout his career.

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Pacquiao Knocks Down Sparmate, Resumes Sparring Today

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 10 Mar 2007

Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao did one familiar thing during his build-up for his April 14 showdown with Jorge Solis: knock down his sparmate. Last Thursday, Pacquiao sent down sparmate Jesar Ancajas in the second round during their sparring session at Rey Golingan's ABAP Boxing Gym in Gener

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Arum To Arce: Please No Elephants

BoxingScene.com, 10 Mar 2007

Two-time world champion Jorge Arce has had spectacular ring entrances -- first on a motorcycle, then on a dancing horse and now he is mulling around his ring walk for Top Rank's big 'Blaze of Glory' PPV championship fight card at the Alamodome in San Antonio on April 14. "Please Jorge - no elepha

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GANOY IN SENSATIONAL KO WIN OVER PEDEN

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 10 Mar 2007

Hard-hitting Filipino super featherweight Ranee Ganoy grabbed the biggest break of his ring career when he scored a sensational eighth round knockout over former IBF junior lightweight champion Robbie Peden to win the IBF Pan Pacific lightweight title in Brisbane, Australia late Friday. Ganoy&

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Pacquiao training hard!

By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, 10 Mar 2007

Manny Pacquiao has a message to those who are eagerly awaiting for his arrival at the Wild Card in Hollywood. "I am deep in training," said Pacquiao after working out Friday afternoon in General Santos City in preparation for his April 14 duel with unbeaten Mexican Jorge Solis in San Antonio, Texas.

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Peñalosa ready to rumble

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 10 Mar 2007

Gerry Peñalosa is determined to come back a world champion and wife Goody said the other day he changed his departure out of Los Angeles for Manila from March 28 to 22 to celebrate his victory at home earlier. "No premonition," said Goody. "He’s just very confident. He always texts that Go

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BARRERA READY TO ROLL BACK THE YEARS

SkySports.com, 10 Mar 2007

Marco Antonio Barrera has promised to roll back the years and put on a vintage display against Juan Manuel Marquez. The pair square off in an all-Mexican clash for the WBC Super-Featherweight title and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas o

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Where Pacquiao pays taxes is now an issue

By Isagani Palma, The Manila Times, 10 Mar 2007

GENERAL SANTOS CITY: Two Bureau of Internal Revenue district offices in Central Mindanao expect a loss of some P250 million in revenue collection this year after two big taxpayers, including Filipino boxing idol Manny Pacquiao, have been ordered to pay their taxes to the BIR offices in Manila. L

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Pacquiao’s late arrival worries Aussie trainer

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 10 Mar 2007

WITH A little over a month left, the regulars at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood are asking why Manny Pacquiao has yet to arrive. According to maxboxing.com, Australian conditioning coach Justin Fortune, the right-hand of Freddie Roach at the Wild Card, wonders why it’s taking this

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Quijano: Last Round goes to Mindanao

Sun.Star Cebu, 10 Mar 2007

WITH the De la Hoya-Mayweather megafight still a few months away, fight fans have been curious on what bouts they should look forward to in the coming weeks. Well, here’s a brief rundown. Tomorrow, Wladimir Klitschko, that soft chinned Ukranian giant, will defend his IBF/WBO heavyweigh

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HBO SPORTS TO REPLAY BARRERA VS. JUAREZ I 2006 AND MARQUEZ VS. PACQUIAO 2004 ON HBO2

EastSideBoxing.com, 10 Mar 2007

Leading up to the super featherweight title fight between Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez -- set for Saturday, March 17 in Las Vegas and broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View-- HBO Sports will present the exclusive back-to-back replay of two action-packed fights showcasing their considera

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TRAINER TALK TAKES THE EARLY SPOTLIGHT

SkySports.com, 10 Mar 2007

On May 5th the multi-million dollar mega-fight between Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas. But over the past couple of weeks, during the press tour, most of the talk has been about th

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BREAKING NEWS: GANOY KOs PEDEN IN 6TH!

By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 09 Mar 2007

Just moments ago, Ranee Ganoy of the Philippines knocked out former IBF super featherweight champion Robie Peden of Austrialia in the 6th round at the Chandler Arena, Sleeman Centre in Brisbane, Australia to capture the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Lightweight Title. The sensational win by Ganoy over t

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RACHMANN WANTS MORE MONEY FOR CONDES TITLE DEFENSE

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 09 Mar 2007

IBF minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia wants “more money and other considerations” to defend his title against hard-hitting Florante Condes of the Philippines. The co-manager of Condes, Dante Ortiz, told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today that the promoter of the 35

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PACLANDERS SHOW HEART; CHIP IN FOR MANDAUE FIRE VICTIMS!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 09 Mar 2007

In a rare stroke of generosity, some members of Pacland are chipping in to show their empathy and support to the victims of last Wednesday's conflagration in Mandaue City. The 'Paclanders' are definitely not paid hacks of Manny Pacquiao's political foes, as they set out to dig into their own pock

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Weight limit not an issue for Pacman

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 09 Mar 2007

MAKING THE 130-lb class without really much trying is not a weighty issue for Manny Pacquiao. General Santos City boxing patron Rey Golingan said this yesterday after the 28-year-old lefty showcased catquick reflexes against two sparring partners who he engaged for a total of seven rounds at t

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Another chance at boxing glory

By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, 09 Mar 2007

WITH THE controversial defeat of Z Gorres a fortnight ago in his bid to win a world title for the Philippines, many have been left disillusioned. It seemed outside of Manny Pacquiao we really don’t have much of a chance to snare that coveted world crown in boxing. But as we have pointed

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INSIDE BOXING: Cinco de Mayo big for De La Hoya, Mayweather

By Bob Hanna, SouthCoastToday.com, 09 Mar 2007

If you believe boxing historian Bert Sugar, it's the biggest non-heavyweight fight since Leonard-Duran. If you believe Floyd Mayweather, it's the biggest fight in the history of boxing. But that's Floyd being Floyd. But regardless of where you think the fight belongs on the list of mega bouts, t

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Barrera ready for anything Marquez offers

By David Finger, FightNews.com, 09 Mar 2007

WBC World super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera (63-4, 42 KO’s) opened up his training camp at Big Bear, California this week to the media as he prepares for his March 17 showdown i

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Banal Wants Montiel!

PhilBoxing.com, 08 Mar 2007

Undefeated young Filipino prospect Alex John Banal today made clear his dream of challenging WBO superfly king Fernando Montiel in the future. Banal, who has the talent of Z Gorres and the power of Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista, said he can take care of Montiel when they meet. "I can take care of h

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'BOOM BOOM,' AMONSOT TO GET AWARD FROM PRES. ARROYO

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 08 Mar 2007

Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Czar Amonsot, both from Tagbilaran City, are slated to receive the Young Boholano Achievers award from no less than Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for their outstanding exploits in boxing. The power duo will get their awards at the awarding ceremony on March 1

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Boxing’s Super Fight Weekend Just Got Bigger!

by Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 07 Mar 2007

With the world’s boxing media already in Las Vegas for Oscar De La Hoya’s Super Fight against Floyd Mayweather on May 5, why not hold a card the day before the big fight and showcase some of your

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Marquez Brothers Can be First to Hold WBC Belts at the Same Time

By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 07 Mar 2007

Call me a geek, I enjoy baseball statistics, boxing trivia, and sibling rivalries. During the media conference call for Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Juan Manuel Marquez, which featured questions that could put a speed freak with a sleeping disorder to bed, Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions p

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Nino-Romero suspended 9 months, fined

By Associated Press, Fox Sports, 07 Mar 2007

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Boxer Omar Nino-Romero was suspended for nine months and fined $18,750 Monday for testing positive for methamphetamine after a November bout. The decision by regulators means the 30-year-old Mexican won't be able to fight in the United States during his suspension. Nino-Romero's

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MARQUEZ-VAZQUEZ: THANK GOD FOR THE LITTLE GUYS

By Benn Schulberg, BoxingTalk.net, 07 Mar 2007

If all fistic opponents could thrill their audiences the way Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez did this past Saturday night in Los Angeles, the sport of boxing would never have to answer to its critics who blame the scores of

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The Little Big Men

By Nat Gottlieb, TigerBoxing.com, 07 Mar 2007

Although raw power is generally associated with the heaviest weight divisions, some of the biggest punchers in boxing today perform from 122 pounds down to 108. They are the “Little Big Men” of the fight game. Just their names conjure up visions of brutality in the ring. Daniel Ponce

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Opposition to Pacquiao’s political bid

By Manolo Iñigo, Inquirer News Service, 07 Mar 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- More and more people are expressing their opposition to Manny Pacquiao throwing his hat into the political arena. Online polls, and even people in the streets, are against his political ambition, saying he should stick to boxing and make hay there while the sun still shines

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Arum hits GBP cash deal, calls Roach a liar

The Philippine Star, 07 Mar 2007

Bob Arum, whose promotional rights to Manny Pacquiao is being disputed by Oscar de la Hoya, on Monday called Golden Boy’s reported cash deal to Pacquiao last year as "unprofessional and inappropriate." "Come on, give me a break. What legitimate business person pays someone with 12,500 $20

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BARRERA READY FOR MARQUEZ

BoxeoMundial, 07 Mar 2007

Marco Antonio Barrera has been preparing for his upcoming fight against his country man Juan Manuel Marquez in Big Bear for the last seven weeks The Title fight is schedule for March 17 at the Mandalay Bay Res

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CONDES TO GET CRACK AT IBF TITLE

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 06 Mar 2007

Philippine minimum weight champion Florante Condes is to get a crack at the IBF title currently held by Indonesia’s Muhammad Rachman according to Dante Ortiz one of the co-managers of Condes along with former boxer Aljoe Jaro who has

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THE GREATEST PUNCH EVER THROWN IN BOXING!

By Pedro Fernandez, RingTalk.com, 06 Mar 2007

STORY OF RAY ROBINSON, DURAN & HEARNS TOO! Las Vegas, NV- Having been a student of the game for longer than most of you have been alive, suffice to say that I have probably seen a bit more than you when it comes to professional prizefighting. Definitely not intending to slight anybody, I say th

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Sound advice

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 06 Mar 2007

MILLIONS of Filipinos want ring idol Manny Pacquiao not to run for a congressional seat this May and instead concentrate on his remarkable ring career for the next couple of years and then, if he still wants to run for political office, wait until the 2010 elections. Besides, if he really wants
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Gerry Peñalosa dead set on regaining WBC title

A do-or-die campaign is in the offing for Filipino prizefighter Gerry Peñalosa, and the mission is to regain his World Boxing Council (WBC) superflyweight title before hanging up his gloves for good. And the latest opportunity for Peñalosa to regain the belt will be against a young and strong Daniel Ponce de Leon of Mexico, the reigning WBO super bantamweight champ.

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Bito Wins WBO Inter-Continental Crown!

PhilBoxing.com, 04 Mar 2007

Ryan Bito took the WBO Inter-continental minimumweight crown with a unanimous decision win last night over Thailand's Saengpetch Sor Sakulphan at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque, Manila. Judge Tony Comia scored the bout 115-112, while Jonathan Davis penned it 117-110. The third judge Warre
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Doghouse Decides Israel Vazquez vs Rafael Marquez

By Benny Henderson Jr, DogHouseBoxing.com, 04 Mar 2007

Coming at yah from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Ca, live only on Showtime boxing 9:00 PM ET/PT a potential fight of the year candidate is at hand when the reigning WBC Super Welterweight champion Israel Vazquez 41
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Pacman to earn at least $ 2M in Solis fight

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 04 Mar 2007

MANNY PACQUIAO will get at least $ 2 million for his April 14 showdown with Jorge Solis in Texas, but the Filipino’s take-home pay will be much more than that after all expenses are deducted by promotional outfit Top Rank. "Under the promotional agreement made by Pacquiao’s MP promot
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Pacquiao heads honorees in Elorde Boxing Awards

The Philippine Star, 04 Mar 2007

Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao will receive his sixth straight Filipino Boxer of the Year award when he steps on stage during the seventh Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Boxing Awards and Banquet of Champions on March 25 at the grand ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Sucat, Paranaque City. Pacqui
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Aldeguer breaks silence, slams WBO

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 04 Mar 2007

Breaking his silence a week after Z Gorres lost a controversial 12-round split decision to Fernando Montiel in a WBO superflyweight title fight in Cebu, ALA Boxing Gym owner Tony Aldeguer yesterday described the Mexican’s win as "a robbery in our own home" and took the Puerto Rico-based govern
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GEJON DECISIONS THAI FIGHTER

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

Eriberto 'Yukka' Gejon showed his all-around skills with a shutout unanimous decision win just a few minutes ago over Thailand's Wisan Sor Suchanya at the Rajah Sulaiman Park in Manila. Two judges saw the bout 100-91, while the third had it 100-90 in favor of the lanky Gejon, a protege of Rex 'Wa
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ROBERT ALLANIC MAKES AN INAUSPICIOUS DEBUT IN THE USA

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

LOS ANGELES, California--ALA boy Robert “Cliff Smart” Allanic ( 14-5- 0 (7KO) dreams of making a big splash in his US debut against a former Mexican Olympian, Abner Mares (11-0-0 7K0). His dream was however, effectively squashed by the undefeated pug from Guadalajara, Mexico. Mares won every
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Online poll: 9 of 10 want Pacquiao out of politics

By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, 03 Mar 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- It’s crystal clear. Fans want Manny Pacquiao to fight in the ring, not in the political arena. Voting online, more than 91 percent of 15,305 respondents, as of 6 p.m. yesterday, said they do not want Pacquiao to pursue his bid for a congressional seat in South Cotabato.
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Anatomy of a heist

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 03 Mar 2007

IN RECENT years, Filipino boxing promoters and managers, particularly boxing patron Tony Aldeguer of the world famous ALA Gym, have helped elevate the World Boxing Organization into the top four organizations in the world, behind the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and the Internation
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GBP ANNOUNCES BOOM-BOOM'S MAY 5 STINT!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

Golden Boy Promotions, in its San Francisco stop last Tuesday to announce the May 5 Oscar De la Hoya-Floyd Mayweather showdown, has announced that undefeated Filipino Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista of the ALA Boxing Gym will be the main supporti
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Two big boxing cards, one big night

By Johnny Ortiz, Fox Sports, 03 Mar 2007

Of the two bouts that will be telecast on HBO, WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto should handle Oktay Urkal without putting himself in any danger of losing his title. Urkal's record of 38-3 (12 KOs) only lends credence to the fact that Urkal is not a big puncher. His 12 KO's in 41 fights will at
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PEÑALOSA: IT'S NOW OR NEVER

By Winchell Campos, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

LOS ANGELES—Ten years after winning his first world title, Filipino dynamite Gerry Peñalosa thinks that Father Time hasn’t caught up with him just yet. Since losing his World Boxing Council superflyweight cr
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Mares TKO's Allanic!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

What was shaping up to be a great fight between Abner Mares of Mexico and Filipino Robert Allanic was stopped at the start of the ninth round due to big cuts on Allanic's left eye. The ringside physician ruled that Allanic's cut were too severe for him to continue, although the Filipino would hav
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Allanic Goes Up Against Unbeaten Mares in Philly Today

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 03 Mar 2007

Highly-ranked ALA Boy Robert 'Cliff Smart' Allanic makes his American debut today as he takes on undefeated Mexican Abner Mares in a 10-round duke out at the New Alhambra in Philadelphia, USA. The event, promoted by Oscar De la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, will be aired by Telefutura's Solo Boxe
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Pacman, Top Rank Present “Rambol at the Bay" Today

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 03 Mar 2007

Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao takes a breather from his training--or politicking--as he flies from General Santos City to Manila today as the promoter of tonight's big 'Rambol at the Bay' at the Rajah Sulaiman Park along Roxas Boulevard. After stories of his backing out from the congressional
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SOLAR SPORTS WILL AIR THE PACQUIO VS SOLIS BOUT

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- Solar Sports, the country's leading sports channel, will air the much-anticipated bout pitting Filipino boxing idol Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten Mexican slugger Jorge Solis on April 14 (April 15 in Manila) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. "Pacquiao is the pride of ou
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ROACH THINKS PACQUIAO SHOULD CANCEL SOLIS FIGHT

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

Celebrated two-time “Trainer of the Year” Freddie Roach thinks Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao should cancel his planned fight against undefeated Mexican Jorge Solis at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas on April 14. In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila St
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Roach sees easy win for Pacman

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 03 Mar 2007

MANNY PACQUIAO’S American trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday that he doesn’t expect Jorge Solis to pull an upset win over his ward, saying the Filipino’s biggest rival is not the Mexican but himself. Roach made the assessment after reviewing three films involving Pacquiao̵
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GOLDEN BOY READY TO UP PACQUIAO BONUS TO $1M

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

If it’s a question of money, Golden Boy Promotions says its no problem and has offered to up Manny Pacquiao’s signing bonus to $1 million to match what the Filipino ring idol was given when he inked a four year deal with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum two months after signing a seven-fight d
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Oscar made an offer Pacman can’t refuse

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 03 Mar 2007

Though not exactly in the mold of Vito Corleone in the famous movie "The Godfather," Oscar De La Hoya apparently made an offer Manny Pacquiao could not refuse. It is now being said that Pacquiao signed up with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) in September last year because
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The WBO's tarnished credibility

By Homer Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Mar 2007

CHICAGO -- Out of pure spite or simple ignorance, referee Sammy Viruet deducted two crucial points on Z Gorres' scorecard, an atrocious absurdity that allowed Fernando Montiel to salvage his WBO superflyweight title. The "Moment of Truth" robbery was as brazen as any of the bank heists that have
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“MOMENT OF TRUTH” SEES MEXICAN TOP FILIPINO

By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, 03 Mar 2007

CLAIMS GORRES “GOT SHORTED” LACK MERIT San Mateo, CA- Last Saturday, Z “The Dream” Gorres stepped onto the world class stage and proved he “belonged” with reigning and defending WBO champion, Fernando Montiel. That is until the bell rang for the 10th round. In Read Full Story >>>

“MOMENT OF TRUTH” SEES MEXICAN TOP FILIPINO

By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, 03 Mar 2007

CLAIMS GORRES “GOT SHORTED” LACK MERIT San Mateo, CA- Last Saturday, Z “The Dream” Gorres stepped onto the world class stage and proved he “belonged” with reigning and defending WBO champion, Fernando Montiel. That is until the bell rang for the 10th round. In Read Full Story >>>

We’re not paid protesters, say Pacman ‘fans’

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 03 Mar 2007

PEOPLE CLAIMING to be followers of Manny Pacquiao yesterday denied that they were paid to heckle the Filipino boxing hero when he showed up to watch the fights at the Cebu City Sports Complex over the weekend. Reacting to an article in yesterday’s issue, the boxing fans, many of whom wri
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Quijano: Cebooos for sale?

Sun.Star Cebu, 03 Mar 2007

AS IS typical in the aftermath of a huge boxing event such as the Montiel-Gorres tiff, I receive a lot of email from boxing fans eager to dissect the fistic event that just transpired. And since The Last Round is a boxing fan’s column for the boxing fan, today I give in to two Last Rounders, b
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ROACH eager to train AJ BANAL

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 02 Mar 2007

Two-time “Trainer of the Year” Freddie Roach can’t wait to get AJ Banal into the gym and to work on honing his skill just like he did with Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao. In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila
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a real SHOCKER!

What really happened to Gorres-Montiel fight??? Eventhough two points was taken away from him, many of us thought Gorres was way ahead by points.
He should or should have won that fight. Even a grade schooler can tell who won the fight.
I think Gorres' dream was taken away that night. Sad to say, though hard to admit, we were cheated on our ground.
A lesson to learn.... like "The Pacman", let not the judges to the talking.
That's why "The Pacman" always knock his opponent out.
That's the way of the "The Pacman".
Anyway, at least we've won three out of four fights... Still we can say.....

..... Mabuhay Filipino!!!!!

GELLO-ANI thanks WBO for the golden opportunity

PhilBoxing.com, 28 Feb 2007


The country's top promoter, Sammy 'Don King' Gello-ani, yesterday expressed confidence that his group's relationship with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) will remain strong following the hugely successful 'Moment of Truth' card i Read Full Story >>>

BREAKING NEWS: 'BOOM BOOM,' BANAL TO TRAIN WITH DE LA HOYA IN PUERTO RICO

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 28 Feb 2007


Just moments ago, Philboxing.com has been informed that undefeated ALA Boys Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Alex John 'Bazooka' Banal will train with the legendary Oscar De la Hoya in Puer Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao's change of mind elates mom, fans

By PNA, news.balita.ph, 28 Feb 2007


Manny Pacquiao may not have directly withdrew plan to run in the May election but his statement to concentrate more on his upcoming fight proved enough to inspire his family members and boxing fans. Pacquiao's mother, Dionisia, expressed her elation over the reported withdrawal of her son from th Read Full Story >>>
Finkel warns Manny of

Finkel warns Manny of Mexican slugger

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 28 Feb 2007


Shelly Finkel said yesterday a loss to unbeaten Mexican featherweight champion Javier (Coloradito) Solis would be "devastating" for Manny Pacquiao and advised the Filipino boxing icon to train hard for the 12-round bout at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on April 14. Finkel, whose contract Read Full Story >>>

Fight fans oppose Pacman plan to run, online poll reveals

Sun.Star Cebu, 28 Feb 2007


IT seems Manny Pacquiao’s less-than-rosy welcome from Cebuano fans last Saturday has jolted the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year awardee and various media outlets have reported that Pacquiao is either definitely shelving his plan to run for Congress or to have it in the backburner for now. Read Full Story >>>

WBO PRESIDENT PREDICTS BANAL WILL BE A WORLD CHAMPION

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Feb 2007


WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has predicted that AJ "Bazooka" Banal will become a world champion. Valcarcel who was at special ringside for the celebrated "Moment of Truth" fight card at the Cebu City Sports Comp Read Full Story >>>

INSIDE SPORTS: THE WBO ROBBERY

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Feb 2007


In what must surely go down as an unmitigated travesty, the World Boxing Organization appointed referee – New York based Puerto Rican Samuel Viruet, Los Angeles based Mexican Raul Caiz Jr and Las Vegas judge Chuck Giampa virtually came into our homes, enjoyed the legendary Filipino hospitalit Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum Wants Unbelievable Fight Between Humberto Soto and Manny Pacquiao This Fall

By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, 27 Feb 2007


On Thursday night WBC number two contender to the super feather crown Humberto Soto made easy work of Humberto Toledo, knocking out the Ecuadorian within three rounds, and has many wondering if "La Zorrita" is being groomed by Top Rank for a crack at Manny Pacquiao this Fall. Bob Arum, gave Boxin Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao’s mom happy over his reported withdrawal from politics

ABS-CBN News, 27 Feb 2007


The mother of Filipino boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is elated over the reported withdrawal of her son from the May 14 elections. “Natutuwa ako. Parang pati ang lola niya ay natutuwa (I am happy. Even his grandmother is happy),” Dionisia Pacquiao said in an inter Read Full Story >>>

'BOOM BOOM' IS DE LA HOYA'S PERSONAL CHOICE FOR MAY 5 EVENT

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Feb 2007


The country's new boxing star, ALA Boy Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista, may yet get the chance to become the chief supporting cast to the huge May 5 showdown between Oscar De la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Golden Boy Promotions vice-president and international matchmaker Eric Gomez, in an interview y Read Full Story >>>

Ugly dent for WBO; Judges, not ref screwed Gorres

By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Feb 2007


SATURDAY night’s controversial split verdict victory of Fernando Montiel over Filipino challenger Z “The Dream” Gorres may lead to an unexpected chink in what has been considered as strong bond between the Philippines and the World Boxing Organization. The monumental boxing car Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao foe trains for fight of his life

By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 27 Feb 2007


JORGE SOLIS of Mexico is going the extra mile in his training for the biggest fight of his life. Lined up against Manny Pacquiao, boxing’s most explosive puncher, on April 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Solis has been in deep training in his native Guadalajara and is booked t Read Full Story >>>

Voice Vote In Cebu! Finally, A Politician Who Is Not Tone Deaf! Manny Hears, Yields To Vox Populi!

By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 27 Feb 2007


I do not come to buy Manny Pacquiao's dreams of public service to his beloved homeland. Today, my fellow Pacmaniacs, I come to praise this young athlete whose limited education did not hamper him when he heard the vox populi, the voice of his people. Finally, a political hopeful who is not tone d Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao in a quandary: To run or not to run on May 14

GMANews.tv, 27 Feb 2007


Saying he now wants to concentrate on his sport, Filipino boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao on Monday said he will set aside for the meantime his plans to seek the congressional post in the first district of South Cotabato. Pacquio, in an interview with GMA's 24 Oras, said he will first foc Read Full Story >>>

Quijano: Fans roll out ‘Ceboo welcome’ for PacMan

Sun.Star Cebu, 27 Feb 2007


REPEAT after me. Boxing is alive and well in Cebu. Kudos to Sammy Gello-ani and Golden Boy Promotions for such a spectacular event. My only minor complaint is that I couldn’t be true to my column as there were no last rounds for me to drink. Repeat after me again. Z Gorres won that fight Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Withdraws Congressional Bid

By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, 27 Feb 2007


After being heckled and booed in Cebu last Saturday, superstar Manny Pacquiao apparently took notice of the writing on the wall and announced yesterday that he was withdrawing his political aspirations to concentrate on his upcoming fight with Mexican Jorge Solis on April 14. Pacquiao had planned Read Full Story >>>

Pages: For Z, more Zzzz’s before The Dream

Sun.Star Cebu, 27 Feb 2007


THE last time I saw Manny Pacquiao at the Cebu City Sports Center, it was one year ago—Feb. 24, 2006—during the Cebu City Charter Day celebration. Manny was greeted by thousands who overflowed the grandstand bleachers to clap and cheer and wave at our RP hero. Manny sang his sentimen Read Full Story >>>

Malilong: Boo for the politician

Sun.Star Cebu, 27 Feb 2007


“WOW, I was that near him,” my grandson, Chico, gushed after Manny Pacquiao passed by the improvised ringside section of the Cebu City Sports Center last Saturday evening. Many others were not as thrilled, however, loudly booing when the boxer’s name was announced. They did not hav Read Full Story >>>

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH FOR PACQUIAO CAME SATURDAY NIGHT IN CEBU

By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Feb 2007


Sitting just a few feet away from ring action where some of the country's brightest hopes in boxing were fighting for fame and glory, a dejected-looking Manny Pacquiao sat silently and gazing blankly at the squared c Read Full Story >>>

'Pacman’ wants out of politics?

By Evelyn Macairan, The Philippine Star, 27 Feb 2007


Is boxing champion Manny Pacquiao running for Congress? Manila Mayor Lito Atienza said yesterday Pacquiao is withdrawing from the congressional race in General Santos City in South Cotabato to focus on his boxing career. However, Pacquiao said in an interview on GMA 7’s 24 Oras that he Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao takes a second look at politics

ABS-CBN News, 27 Feb 2007


He has yet to file his candidacy for congressman of South Cotabato but this early, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is already having second thoughts about semi-shifting his career to politics. On Saturday night, Pacquiao was reportedly "booed" by audience who watched the "Battle of Cebu" between Filip Read Full Story >>>

Blacklisted..........

BWM 'blacklists' Pacquiao, Palparan, GarcillanoABS-CBN News


27 Feb 2007The Black and White Movement on Monday advised voters not to vote for boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan, former congressman Romeo Jalosjos and former poll commissioner Virgilio Garcillano in the May elections. Former social welfare secretary Corazon Soliman said memb Read Full Story >>>