By Salvador Lopez, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Rising talent Gretchen Abaniel captured the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Asia Pacific minimum-weight crown when she defeated Li Hai Li via an 8-round unanimous decision in last night’s main event of the Ba Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
The father and trainer of Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, Nonito Donaire Sr, says the IBF/IBO flyweight champion is “doing fine” in preparation for a title defense in December. In an overseas telephone conversatio Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Former broadcaster and boxing man Hermie Rivera has flatly denied suspicions that he is the “Pinoy Insider” quoted by boxing writer Michael Marley who said that Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao plans to pullout of his October 6 rematch with legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas becau Read Full Story >>>
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Fans of MMA and UFC say boxing is DOA. But it isn't, of course. Although it's been a bit slow lately, this has been a good year for the sport. And 2007 figures to finish strong, with several meaningful fights on the agenda. And the beauty of it all? Many of them are not pay-per-view: Jer Read Full Story >>>
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 16, 2007) – Boxing fans were left disappointed last week by the announcement that the WBC super featherweight title bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Rocky Juarez was called off due to a Marquez injury, but thanks to some quick work by Golden Boy Promotions and SHOWTIME, this c Read Full Story >>>
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
It’s just amazing how uptight and disgruntled that so many people within boxing can come off as at times. The backlash that the Bossman “Gordo” Marley has received in recent times due to his “rumors” and “sources” that have placed the Barrera-Pacquiao bout in jeopardy has been enormous. I have a fee Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal is visibly angered by the stories of boxing writer Michael Marley which have been carried by the widely-read Philboxing.com in which the American boxing writ Read Full Story >>>
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Although he’s not looking past Marco Antonio Barrera, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said recently hard-hitting WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis will be considered as a future opponent “if the price is right.” Pacquiao is the heavy betting favorite to repeat over Barrera in their Las Read Full Story >>>
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- A thunderclap left to the head, which sent his bigger Russian sparmate tottering, yesterday showed that Bert Batawang has a great shot at the IBF light flyweight crown of Mexican Ulises Solis, but the Cebuano also exposed serious flaws, mainly in defense, during a furious sparring her Read Full Story >>>
By John Pages, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
HE WORE red, high-cut boots by Nike with the words “PACQUIAO” and “MANNY” etched at the back. His black shorts were printed with yellow flames. A gray sleeveless Nike shirt covered his chest while a green pair of gloves wrapped his hands. Last Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., accompanied by the country’s Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
WITH one week before he formally closes his Cebu training camp, boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is again holding a fans day at the Cebu Coliseum starting at 9 a.m. today. Pacquiao held the same fans day last Aug. 26, when the RWS International gym was still “open” to people who wanted watch the Filip Read Full Story >>>
Hangad Ko Ang Kayo'y Mapasaya
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Kumusta mga kababayan ko? Update ng training ko, ang tindi ng ensayo namin araw-araw, tumatakbo ako sa umaga sa bundok kapag walang sparring at nag-iinsayo ako ng 26 rounds everyday, bukod pa sa nag-iisparring ako every other day, 10 rounds lagi. Kaya ang tindi at mainit pa masyado dito sa Pilipinas Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO – THE BEST IN THE WORLD?
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
In its March 2007 issue, the prestigious Ring Magazine, recognized as “The Bible of Boxing,” had Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao on its cover with the caption – BEST IN THE WORLD? And the subheading - Pac-Man’s closing Read Full Story >>>
Donaire Family Helping “The Hurricane”!!
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Los Angeles, CA -- Last week on “Balitang America” (ABS-CBN) a story was shown about the devastating knockout thrown by Nonito Donaire that earned him a world title. The story also touched upon the close family bond of the two bro Read Full Story >>>
STORY ON PACQUIAO PULLOUT 'RUBBISH'
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
"Rubbish" is the one-word reaction of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin "Jeng" Gacal to a story claiming that Pacquiao was planning to pull-out of his eagerly anticipated rematch with legendary Mexican Ma Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO FLATLY DENIES RUMORS
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Filipino sports hero Manny Pacquiao vehemently denied rumors that he thinks on backing out of his highly-anticipated rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera slated on October 6 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Citing unnamed sources, Michael Marley of boxingconfidentia Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao packs more ‘power’ than Estrada
By Abigail L. Ho, Inquirer News Service, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The Manny Pacquaio fight versus the Joseph Estrada verdict: Which had more people watching? More Filipinos watch the televised fights of boxing star Manny Pacquiao than those who saw the broadcast promulgation of the verdict on the plunder case of former president Estrada o Read Full Story >>>
Batawang downplays chances vs Solis
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- He was very thankful but Cebu’s Bert Batawang took a step back and gave himself only an even chance of winning when told yesterday that his mandatory challenge for the IBF light flyweight championship has been officially set for Oct. 4 in Las Vegas. “Mahirap sabihin, basta doon ko Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquaio Insider: Forget Bob Arum Hogwash, Pacman
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Despite Bob Arum’s complete denial of the swirling rumors that Manny Pacquaio wants to find a way out of his October 6 fight with Marco Antonio Barrera, a Filipino source who can accurately be described as being one of Pacman’s trusted advisers tells Boxingconfidential.com that the Top Rank bossman’ Read Full Story >>>
Glory, not money for Manny
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
FILIPINO boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has no intention of turning his back or postponing his scheduled 12-round bout with Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in the US. Pacquiao, who has been training at the RWS International Gym in Punta Pr Read Full Story >>>
PACMAN TO GRACE MVBA OPENING
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
Filipino ring icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will grace the opening ceremony of the 2007 Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference at 4 pm this Sunday at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex. Read Full Story >>>
RING EDITOR WELCOMES DE LA HOYA ACQUISITION
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
The respected editor-in-chief of Ring Magazine, the acknowledged "Bible of Boxing" has welcomed the acquisition of the premier boxing magazine by a publication company owned by Oscar De La Hoya. Nigel Collins told Viva Sports/M Read Full Story >>>
Roach Spying on Barrera Camp?
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY, THE PHILIPPINES (September 14, 2007) -- "Let's go to the video tape!" is no longer a saying used exclusively by television sportscasters and a certain NFL coach. It's also getting A LOT of use from world-famous Freddie Roach, trainer of boxing's No. 1 pound for pound most exciting fighter Read Full Story >>>
Solis vs. Batawang fight 2 nights before Manny’s
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
IT’S final. The IBF light flyweight mandatory title defense of Mexican Ulises Solis against Filipino Bert Batawang is on the Top Rank Inc. promotions on Oct. 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in the US. Top Rank has announced yesterday the sixth title defense of Read Full Story >>>
'Archie' arriesgara con Batawang
By Alfredo Jaime Gómez, Esto en Linea, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
El habilidoso jalisciense Ulises "Archie" Solís hará la defensa obligatoria de su título mundial minimosca de la Federación Internacional de Boxeo, contra el filipino Bert Batawang, el 4 de octubre en el hotel y casino Har Read Full Story >>>
In defense of Iron Bite
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 15 Sep 2007
HE used to be the baddest man on the planet. Now, he’s just plain bad. In case you haven’t heard, Mike Tyson is on trial again- this time for drug possession, stemming from his Dec. 29 arrest outside a nightclub after he nearly collided with a police cruiser. The handling prosecutor has vowe Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY--Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has just arrived at the Rex 'Wakee' Salud gym ready for yet another day at the office, and has flatly quashed any hint of truth to rumors circulating that he is thinking of backing our from his mega-rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera on October 6. Accord Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
Nedal “Skinny" Hussein who dreamt of getting a rematch with Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao and together with his handlers consistently complained about his tenth round TKO loss to Pacquiao in 2000 when referee Sonny Padilla Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
FILIPINO BOXING SUPERSTAR Manny Pacquiao Saturday assured his fans he is in tip-top shape for his upcoming duel with Marco Antonio Barrera, and that contrary to reports, there have been no problems in his training whatsoever. “Talagang puspusan and ensayo namin at nasa 90 percent na po ang Read Full Story >>>
By Joe Koizumi, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
Unbeaten formerly four-time national amateur champ Takashi Uchiyama (8-0, 6 KOs), 130, acquired the OPBF super-feather belt as he battered WBC#14 ranked OPBF top contender Nedal Hussein (43-5, 27 KOs), 129.5, all the way and finally dropped him with a solid right to stop him at 1:32 of the eighth ro Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
After a somewhat turbulent start to his preparation for the much awaited rematch with Mexican icon Marco Antonio Barrera – a certified Hall-of-Fame candidate – Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao has re Read Full Story >>>
By Gabriel Francisco Cordero, FightNews.com, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
"I am going to train with Barrera in Mexico," says unbeaten WBA super featherweight champion Edwin Valero (20-0, 20 KOs). Barrera (63-5, 42 KOs) a former WBC champion at the same weight is preparing for his rematch against Manny Pacquiao on October 6 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Read Full Story >>>
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
Boxer Manny Pacquiao arrived from Cebu yesterday afternoon on board a private plane, and in just a few hours became the newest member of the GMA-7 family. “He’s now a Kapuso,” said his associate Wakee Salud who arrived with Pacquiao at 4 p.m. on board a private plane loaned to t Read Full Story >>>
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
Some have embraced the conspiracy theory I have spun around the cancellation of Juan Manuel Marquez’s first WBC super featherweight title defense against Ricardo “Rocky” Juarez due to an infected cut Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
MANNY Pacquiao displayed his skills to some kids who got the rare chance to watch his training yesterday morning at the RWS International Gym in Punta Princesa. About 40 kids were allowed by trainer Freddie Roach to watch Pacquiao work out before the Filipino ring icon flew to Manila yesterday a Read Full Story >>>
By Edwin G. Espejo, MindaNews, Sun, 09 Sep 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- When Filipino whirlwind of a lefty Manny Pacquiao goes up against his one-time knockout victim Marco Antonio Barrera, he will do so as an odds-on favorite to do a repeat of his brutal and masterful conquest of the Hall-of-Fame-bound Mexican boxing great. Understandably so. Read Full Story >>>
'Idol'
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Kumusta na mga fans ko? Wag po kayong mag-alala sa aking kundisyon, dahil talagang todo ang insayo ko. Every other day ang sparring ko at tatlo sila na mga kaisparing ko. Nagdya-jogging ako paakyat sa bundok pag hindi sparri Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO WORKS OUT FOR KIDS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Filipino ring idol showed his affection for children when he worked out before some 40 kids at the RWS Gym in Cebu City this morning (Saturday) prior to flying to Manila for a quick round of business commitments aboard a private plane owned by Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson. Trainer Read Full Story >>>
Juan Manuel Marquez Injury Smells FishyAre We Faced With A Boxing Conspiracy?
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Before continuing let me make one statement very clear. I love conspiracies. As a kid I would go to the Hawthorne Library and read book after book detailing cover-ups and conspiracies. From the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to theories about what really happened on 9/11, readin Read Full Story >>>
AMONSOT CHECKUP NEXT WEEK
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Czar Amonsot who engaged Australian warrior Michael Katsidis in a bloody WBO lightweight interim title fight last July 21 and dropped a twelve round decision after turning Katsidis’ face into a grotesque mask, is scheduled t Read Full Story >>>
MARQUEZ-JUAREZ SEPT. 15 FIGHT IS OFF DUE TO MARQUEZ INJURYPhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007LOS ANGELES – Due to an injury suffered in training camp by WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez, the September 15 "Fireworks" Pay-Per-View show promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and scheduled for the Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO FLIES TO MANILA TODAY
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to make a quick trip to Manila today after wrapping up his workout reportedly to finalize deals with a television company regarding his October 6 duel with Marco Antonio Barrera. "He's Read Full Story >>>
Arce looms as Gerry’s opponentBy Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Mexican brawler Jorge Arce is being lined up as a future challenger for WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa and if the fight materializes, it will likely be in a Las Vegas pay-per-view card. “Negotiations are going on,” Peñalosa told The STAR yesterday. “Billy (Keane) is ta Read Full Story >>>
DARCHINYAN REACTS TO CATUBAY BOAST
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Hard-hitting and cocky former IBF/IBO flyweight champion Vic Darchnyan has reacted to the statements made by former Philippine champion Federico Catubay who battles the tough Aussie for the vacant IBO super flyweight title at the Read Full Story >>>
JACA-MIYAGI REMATCH IN WBC CONVENTION CARDBy Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007Jimrex 'The Executioner' Jaca will get the chance to redeem himself from nasty stories about his abilities when he collides once again with Japanese Ryu Miyagi in a ten-round battle on November 15 as part of the 45th Annual WBC Convention. Jaca recently became the butt of jokes among fight fans Read Full Story >>>
Barrera seeks Pacman flaws from video
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 08 Sep 2007AN OLD video showing Manny Pacquiao at his worst is the key to Marco Antonio Barrera’s victory on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas. The Mexican media reported yesterday that Barrera’s handlers are going to dissect Pacquiao’s Nov. 8, 2001 bout in San Francisco, California, with Agapito Sanch Read Full Story >>>
FRANCISCO’S WBO TITLE DEFENSE ON “THE MAIN EVENT”
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Sep 2007The WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title defense of stylish Draian Francisco against Thailand’s Wanmeechok Singwancha will be featured on the top-rated Viva Sports weekly boxing show “The Main Event’ which is telecast on Sundays at 4 p.m. over RPN 9. The show is also replayed the f Read Full Story >>>
Ganoy gets chance for revengeSports Nut
, Sat, 08 Sep 2007
Ranee Ganoy, the Filipino sensation taking Australian boxing by storm, gets the chance for revenge when he tackles tough Thai Somchai Nakbalee at the Kedron Wavell Services Club in Brisbane on November 30. Read Full Story >>>
Off-ring sked won’t hurt – Roach
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sat, 08 Sep 2007There’ll be a slight change in Manny Pacquiao’s training schedule today as he planes in from Cebu this afternoon to honor some commitments less than a month before the big fight. According to insiders, Pacquiao will be brought to Manila by a private plane courtesy of a close friend fr Read Full Story >>>
Jhonny not Gerry’s next opponent
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Sat, 08 Sep 2007REIGNING world bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa belied reports that he is set to defend his crown against former ruler Jhonny Gonzalez in Mexico this December. In an interview with BusinessMirror, Peñalosa, 35, said nothing is definite with regards to his next fight. “Si Gonzalez l Read Full Story >>>
By David Kolb, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Sep 2007Lunch at a restaurant at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s all it took to break the ice. They were either worn by all the talk of the high quality dream matchups that were going by the wayside, or – Read Full Story >>>
Golden Boy Promotions and the Morongo Tribe Sign a Promotional Agreement
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Sep 2007Los Angeles, CA -- Golden Boy Promotions has done it again! The world famous promotions company of Oscar de la Hoya recently announced an agreement they signed with the Morongo Tribe, one the largest Native America Tribes in California. The Tribe runs the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa at Cabazo Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Sep 2007Trainer extraordinaire Freddie Roach and his treasured prize fighter Manny Pacquiao Thursday took their preparation for the rematch with Mexican icon Marco Antonio Barrera to another important phase - developing tactic Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is ready to resume sparring today at the Rex 'Wakee' Salud gym even if he could just have opted to train and not swap leathers with his sparmates. According to Jayke Joson of Team Pacquiao, the boxing hero has been greenlighted by respected trainer Freddie Roac Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
Donnie “Ahas” Nietes who enters the ring with a python wrapped around his neck will try to put a stranglehold on the WBO mini flyweight championship when he battles Thailand's undefeated Pornsawan Kratingdaeng Read Full Story >>>
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
CEBU City—Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao defied a doctor’s order not to do strenuous physical activities up to the weekend by playing basketball Sunday morning. Downed by a viral infection Friday morning, Read Full Story >>>
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
Will Manny Pacquiao spar today after being knocked down by the flu virus the last couple of days? The answer, according to his chief trainer, Freddie Roach, will be known only after the Pinoy boxing sensation completes his morning jog today at the Alta Vista golf course in Cebu. “We will Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
ERIBERTO “Yukka” Gejon tried his best, but his best was not enough as Japanese champion Yutaka Niida held on to his WBA minimum-weight title after a unanimous win after 12 rounds at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan last Saturday night. Gejon, perennial top challenger, unleashed hear Read Full Story >>>
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- There was no evident alarm but reports that Manny Pacquiao has gone down with the flu yesterday sent people at the Wild Card gym here wondering why the Filipino boxing superstar should take unnecessary risks in training at home for his monumental rematch against Mexican Marco Antonio Read Full Story >>>
By Carla Gomez, Inquirer News Service, Mon, 03 Sep 2007
BACOLOD CITY -- Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia will once again carry Manny Pacquiao's championship belt into the ring during his rematch against Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, in a telephone interview from Cebu Saturday, said he asked Leonardia to carry his belt beca Read Full Story >>>
'Wag Iangat Ang Paa Sa Lupa
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
Katulad ninyo, ako man ay nag-uobserba din sa mga pangyayari sa boksing. Sa loob ng higit na dalawang buwan, malaking tagumpay ang naibigay ng mga Pilipinong boksingero at nakapag-uwi sila ng karangalan s Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO PLAYS BASKETBALL, RESUMES TRAINING MONDAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY - After recovering from a brief bout with the flu, Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao plans to resume training at the RWS Gym of close friend Rex “Wakee” Salud tomorrow (Monday) but to the surprise if not conseternation of trainer Freddie Roach, Pacquiao ignored the doctor's ord Read Full Story >>>
Juarez feels he's an underdog with lots of bite
By Franklin McNeil, The Star- Ledger, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
Like any high-ranking contender, Rocky Juarez believes he has what it takes to become a world champion. But Juarez is a realist: He knows beating the cream of the crop at super featherweight is a very tall order. Some of the most physically skilled fighters call this division home. Manny Pacquia Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO RESUMES TRAINING TOMORROW
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY - After recovering from a brief bout with the flu, Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao plans to resume training at the RWS Gym of close friend Rex “Wakee” Salud, tomorrow (Monday). Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today at a dinner for the Worl Read Full Story >>>
Can Barrera Beat The Odds Against Pacquiao?
By Joshua "Trvaz" Travilla, EastSideBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
The anticipated rematch between Marco Antonio Barrera (63-5, 42 KOs) "The Baby Face Assassin" of Mexico and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (44-3-2, 35 KOs) from the Philippines, will make the world stop in their respective countries when they collide for the WBC international super featherweight boxing cha Read Full Story >>>
NIETES TO FIGHT FOR WORLD CROWN SEP. 30
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY -- ALA Boy Donnie Nietes will fight for the vacant WBO Minimumweight Title against Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym of Thailand on September 30 at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, Sammy Gello-ani of SGG Promotions has Read Full Story >>>
NIIDA DOMINATES GEJON IN REMATCH TO RETAIN TITLE
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
Japan's Yutaka Niida pounded out a unanimous-decision victory over Eriberto Gejon of the Philippines to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum-weight title on Saturday. The bout was a re-match of the September 200 Read Full Story >>>
Visionary’s role in Manny’s success
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
Not too many fans know that a former janitor from Uruguay played a big role in paving the way for Manny Pacquiao to shine as a marquee fighter in the US. Sampson Lewkowicz, 56, convinced New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad to take a chance on Pacquiao who flew to the US six years ago looking for a Read Full Story >>>
Inquirer columnists win National Book Awards
By Julie M. Aurelio, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- For writing a timely chronicle of the life and times of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, Inquirer sports columnist Recah Trinidad's "Pacific Storm: Dispatches on Pacquiao of the Philippines" won as best book on sports in the 26th National Book Awards. His entry was published Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao still down with flu but is okay
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
No need to push the panic button. “No. Not at all,” said Freddie Roach yesterday of Manny Pacquiao’s condition, being sidelined with the flu, and skipping workout at the RWS Gym in Cebu City for the second straight day. Pacquiao complained of flu symptoms upon waking up last Read Full Story >>>
Niida keeps WBA 105lb belt!
By Joe Koizumi, FightNews.com, Sun, 02 Sep 2007
Yutaka Niida (22-1-3, 8 KOs), 104.75, Japan, impressively kept his WBA 105-pound belt by a unanimous decision (117-112 twice and 117-111) over top contender Eriberto Gejon (23-2-1, 14 KOs), 105, over twelve heats on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Niida, making his sixth defense, clearly controlled the se Read Full Story >>>
NIIDA DEFEATS GEJON BY DECISION!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
WBA minimumweight champion Yutaka Niida this time won more convincingly after he defeated Filipino Eriberto Gejon via unanimous decision seconds ago at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Scores were 117-112 (twice) and 117-111. More to come... Read Full Story >>>
WILL WAKEE AND RP GET THEIR 4TH WORLD CHAMPION TODAY?
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
Cebuano Eriberto 'Yukka' Gejon will attempt to become the country's fourth reigning boxing world champion when he challenges WBA minimumweight champion Yutaka Niida in a 12-round showdown at the famed Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao down with the flu, cancels sparring
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY—Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao was forced to cancel his planned sparring session with Mexicans David Rodela and Raymund Beltran at the RWS Gym of Rex “Wakee” Salud this afternoon after he was downed by a viral infection that is reportedly sweeping Cebu. Following h Read Full Story >>>
Ailing Manny skips training
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Philippine Star, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao skipped his training yesterday at the RWS Gym because he was not feeling well.Pacquiao was supposed to report at the sweatshop owned by Cebuano topnotch promoter Rex “Wakee” Salud at 2 p.m. to spar with Arniel Tinampay and Aaron Melgarejo, but Pacman did Read Full Story >>>
WBF STRONGLY SUPPORTS CAMPAIGN AGAINST MISMATCHES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
The WBF has come out strongly in support of the campaign against mismatches involving Filipino and Thai boxers in Australia. The issue of mismatches was recently raised by Viva Sports/Manila Standard following an uproar b Read Full Story >>>
Yukka’s 7th-round itch
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
THE seventh Filipino world title challenger, the Cebuano Eriberto “Yukka” Gejon, is predicting a seventh-round knockout when he challenges Japanese WBA minimum-weight champion Yutaka Niida for the second time today at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Gejon, the seventh Filipino box Read Full Story >>>
“The Hurricane” to strike Las Vegas!!!
By Angelo Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
Oakland, CA -- In an effort to continue her goal of placing women’s boxing on the mainstream map, Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton has decided to make the leap and turn to the professional ranks. Ana who was still a Read Full Story >>>
Distress calls from Wild Card gym
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- It gets lonelier everyday as they wait for Manny Pacquiao to return and complete his training here. But, before everything, there are two distress calls that must immediately reach home. The first comes from the remaining staffers of Team Pacquiao here who now complain about the Read Full Story >>>
BOXING'S FALL LINE-UP IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS
By Matthew Aguilar, BoxingTalk.net, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
Call these next two weeks the “quiet before the storm.” It’s been a while since boxing, criticized as of late, and supposedly nonexistent after the Floyd Mayweather-Oscar De La Hoya megafight in May, has feat Read Full Story >>>
Lawyer-like defense
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 01 Sep 2007
MY good friend and colleague Atty. Renato Galleon has one minor complaint. Utilizing his wit, which is just about as deadly as his perimeter jump shot, Atty. Galleon pulled no punches when he chastised the Last Round with this scathing rebuke: “When you are playing against us, your defense Read Full Story >>>
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By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Philippine Star, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
American trainer Freddie Roach yesterday threatened to pack his bags and leave for the US with Manny Pacquiao as Cebu fans continued to flock the Rex Wakee Salud gym and defy his “Off-Limits” policy. Roach had been trying in vain to train Pacquiao in seclusion as the Filipino boxing Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
WORLD title challenger Eriberto “Ioka” Gejon is on schedule as he successfully passed the required five-day pre-fight weight imposed by the World Boxing Association for the WBA minimum weight championship fight on Sept. 1 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. According to trainer Bri Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
Filipino boxing fans and even journalists in our country often complain about how some of our fighters are “robbed” in hometown decisions when they fight in places like Thailand, Japan, South Korea, South Africa. We often also complain about decisions in fights in the US that don’ Read Full Story >>>
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
DESPITE the beating he absorbed from Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera continues to belittle the Filipino sensation’s smashing victory against the Mexican superstar nearly four years ago. In an article th Read Full Story >>>
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
SPEED COUPLED with power is what makes Manny Pacquiao dangerous in the ring, Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera told the sports daily Esto over the weekend. "Pacquiao has lightning-fast speed," said Barrera in Spanish when asked to comment on why the Filipino southpaw stands out during a break in h Read Full Story >>>
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
LOS ANGELES -- Let’s try and call this petty quiz, Learning from Mistakes. OK, between Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and the San Miguel-RP national basketball team, whose defeat proved more devastating to the Filipino sports lover? Boom Boom’s disgusting fall, right in the firs Read Full Story >>>
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
With his scheduled fight on September 16th still in limbo, Bert Batawang was feeling a little disappointment and wanted to do something for a change in an effort to keep his spirits up. Batawang called this writer lat Read Full Story >>>
By John Pages, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
I LIED. In this box two days ago, I vowed to stay five feet away from Manny Pacquiao when I’ll guard him in basketball. But when we met last Sunday morning from 10 to 12 at the Cebu Coliseum—his Team Pacquiao vs. our Cebu Sports Media squad—we collided. Literally. It happen Read Full Story >>>
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 28 Aug 2007
HIS eyes seemed to bore through me like knife through butter. I tensed and felt the adrenaline rush through my veins, including the ones on my swollen right foot. It seemed surreal, but yes, Manny Pacquiao was in front of me, dribbling a basketball. I’ve guarded them all. Ex-PBA players, v Read Full Story >>>
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 27 Aug 2007
Boxing fans around the world were ecstatic when they heard the news that Manny Pacquiao was back serious training. He is still a boxer after all. Politics are a thing of the past. He belongs to the world of action, not to Read Full Story >>>
By Jojo Salvador, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 26 Aug 2007
Gerry Peñalosa, the new WBO Bantamweight Champion of the World is accorded with a surprised hero's welcome in his native city of San Carlos, Negros Occidental. It was 3 days after he grabbed the WBO Bantamweight Belt in S Read Full Story >>>
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 26 Aug 2007
Reports coming out from many sources indicate that the showdown between two former champions, two-time world champ Fernando Vargas and three-time world champ Ricardo Mayorga has been postponed indefinitely because Vargas has som Read Full Story >>>
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By Ronnie Nathanielsz, 08/26/07 By Hermie Rivera, 08/26/07 By Jojo Salvador, 08/26/07 By Ed de la Vega, DDS, 08/26/07 By Ronnie Nathanielsz, 08/26/07 By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, 08/26/07 By Ronnie Nathanielsz, 08/26/07 |
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By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 30 Jul 2007
RODEL “Magnum Force” Mayol has folded up his training camp at the Top Rank gym in Las Vegas and is expected to arrive in Chicago today for the final week of the “The War For ‘4’” promotion headlined by the Erik Morales vs. David Diaz WBC lightweight championship m Read Full Story >>>
By Rolando Fuertes, Gulf Daily News, Mon, 30 Jul 2007
Maybe we forgot. Maybe we Filipinos should be reminded again - and again. Someone Up There must have forgotten to tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree in our minds. That's why we forgot. Forgot what? We forgot that Filipinos nowadays are being butchered by Asian neighbours on the hard Read Full Story >>>
MISMATCHES CONTINUE WITHOUT LETUP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Jul 2007
Mismatches in Asia continue without let-up and the governing bodies for boxing in the different countries as well as the region are either helpless or in connivance with promoters, managers and matchmakers to allow such fights to take place. Following a recent protest in which Viva Sports expose Read Full Story >>>
RP BEATS CHINA IN DO-OR-DIE BATTLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
The Philippine National Team defeated China 79-74 in a do-or-die battle that kept our hopes of advancing to the quarter finals of the FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championships after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Iran in their opening game of what has been described as “The Group of D Read Full Story >>>
EYE SPECIALIST SAYS GORRES MAY STILL FIGHT ON AUGUST 11
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
The eye specialist who performed laser surgery to correct a tiny tear in the retina in the eye of Z “The Dream” Gorres says the flashy southpaw may still fight in the World Cup in Sacramento on August 11 Read Full Story >>>
“World Cup” RP protagonists live chat via internet
By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
FANS of Philippine boxing will have a chance to send their queries to Filipino fighters seeing action in the upcoming Mexico vs. Philippines Boxing World Cu Read Full Story >>>
NATIONALS FACE TREMENDOUS ODDS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
The Philippine National Team faces tremendous odds when it takes the court against China in the nationals second game in the FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championships in Tokushima, Japan, following a heartbreaking loss to Iran on opening day. Not only must the Philippines defeat China which Read Full Story >>>
MONICO LAURENTE DEFEATS EDGAR GABEJAN
By Tam Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
RP No.3 Bantamweight Monico Laurente won by a majority decision over opponent RP No.4 bantamweight Edgar Gabejan last night in the “Boxing Kontra Droga” event at The Flash Grand ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City sponsored by Johnny Elorde Mgt. Intl. The crowd was tre Read Full Story >>>
VOTE: KO of the year-to-date!
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
Everyone loves a knock out, and we’ve put together a clip of what we at FightFan.com feel are the three biggest highlight reel knockouts of 2007 to date. Check out the video and cast your vote, only on FightFan.com! Read Full Story >>>
Chot’s chatter, boxing’s bandwagon
By Percy D. Della, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
SACRAMENTO, California—When are we finally going to get it? When are we going to realize that we are focusing too much on basketball’s foolishness while we are missing other sports’ chances? When are we letting go of a team with no probability of winning an Olympic gold and h Read Full Story >>>
Amonsot: ‘I beat myself’
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
Boholano ring icon Czar Amonsot took his defeat in quiet dignity and gave no excuses in his loss to Australian Michael Katsidis in their brutal war two weeks ago saying that no one is to blame for his failed world title bid other than himself. “There’s no excuse. I lost because of me. Read Full Story >>>
Czar to fight again
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
IN just six months Czar Amonsot will be back in action. A doctor ordered three months of complete rest and another three months more to completely heal the injury the Boholano fighter incurred after fighting Michael Katsidis last Sunday. With the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) impos Read Full Story >>>
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 28 Jul 2007
The setup couldn’t be more perfect. Leading up to one of the most anticipated fights of 2007, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will be the team captain for the Philippines and “The Baby F Read Full Story >>>
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 28 Jul 2007
Some of the most destructive forces within this world have been created due to science. You have the hydrogen bomb that can destroy whole cities, LSD which can cause you to see flying Read Full Story >>>
By Jason Jackson, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 28 Jul 2007
Over the next year to year and a half alot of questions will be answered concerning these three great fighters in Marco Antonio Barrera, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. It seems Read Full Story >>>
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Sat, 28 Jul 2007
As Boholano boxer Czar Amonsot heads back home today, another disheartening news struck the fabled ALA Boxing Gym. ALA big boss Antonio “Bidoy” L. Aldeguer informed The Freeman yesterday that one of his prized fighters, Z “The Dream” Gorres, may be pulled out of the keenly Read Full Story >>>
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By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
Three CT Scans conducted on Czar Amonsot following initial findings that he may have had a little blood clot in his brain following his brutal WBO lightweight title fight with Michael Katsidis have proved negative. Respected Cebu boxing patron Tony Aldeguer whose son Michael is with Amonosot at Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
Czar Amonsot, the soft spoken southpaw who put up a gallant show but just fell short of winning the WBO lightweight title against hard-hitting Michael Katsidis whose face was a grotesque mass when the fight ended is set to undergo another test according to respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer. Read Full Story >>>
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
Yesterday's 'Coming To Fight' boxing event in Las Vegas which was headlined by Bernard Hopkins vs Winky Wright, Golden Boy Promotions had introduced two new faces to the American audience that they hoped to build in Read Full Story >>>
By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
Former pound–for-pound king Roy Jones has so much admiration on Marco Antonio Barrera that he emphatically told Doug Fisher of Maxboxing.Com: “I’d still say Barrera’s better pound-for Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
According to Czar Amonsot's manager Michael Aldeguer, the test conducted today on his boxer showed that 'Czar is stable and doing very well,' which means an earlier prognosis of a blood clot could have been a bit premature. However, according to Aldeguer, a last scan will be done at 6PM today (La Read Full Story >>>
By Homer Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
LAS VEGAS—At 620 Shadow Lane, a mere 10 minutes away from this city’s famous Strip, Czar Amonsot lies in a hospital bed. He is alert, and is in good spirits. And while the extent of his injuries is yet to be determined, Czar is getting the best medical care possible in the state of N Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
CZAR Amonsot’s boxing career just might be over. But his unanimous decision loss to the undefeated Australian WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis yesterday is not the reason, it’s the subdural hematoma (blood clot in the brain) he suffered after getting down twice in hi Read Full Story >>>
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Mon, 23 Jul 2007
CZAR AMONSOT fought gallantly but still came up short in his bid to give the country its third legitimate world title. The 21-year-old Amonsot yesterday lost to defending champion Michael Katsidis of Australia via a 12-round unanimous decision in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim lightwe Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
Michael Aldeguer, son of respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer who is with Czar Amonsot in a Las Vegas Hospital with WBO lightweight champion Michael Katsidis virtually side-by-side after Katisidis’ face w Read Full Story >>>
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! News, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
LAS VEGAS -- Lightweight boxer Czar Amonsot suffered a bleed on his brain Saturday following his 12-round loss to Michael Katsidis for the WBO interim lightweight title. Ringside physician Jeff Davidson was concerned by the head blows Amonsot took from Katsidis in the rousing affair and ordered h Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
WBO Asia Pacific lightweight champion Czar Amonsot put on a gallant fight against undefeated WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis before losing a unanimous twelve round decision at the Mandalay Bay R Read Full Story >>>
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
LAS VEGAS -- Australia's Michael Katsidis came to the United States with a reputation as an all-action fighter. He kept it well intact with a decision victory in a grueling, bloody brawl with Czar Amonsot of the Philippines on Saturday night at Mandalay Bay. Katsidis was stronger and landed m Read Full Story >>>
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada -- For the country and for Czar Amonsot, it was not meant to be. The Philippines is now 2 and 1 in title fights for the month of July 2007. Tonight, at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, Cz Read Full Story >>>
By Associated Press, Fox Sports, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bernard Hopkins outfoxed age and Winky Wright the same way: First with his head, then with his heart. The 42-year-old Hopkins earned another stunning victory in the twilight of his career Saturday night Read Full Story >>>
By Izyaslav “Slava” Koza, EastSideBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007There is a new blood and guts warrior to take the place of retired boxer Arturo Gatti and his name is Michael Katsidis. Cut and bloodied in every place on his face that one can imagine the Greek Aussie didn’t stop punching until his body gave out in the way of a vicious 10th round assault spur Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
In a brutal fight, Michael Katsidis retained his title with a close unanimous decision over Czar Amonsot. The Filipino challenger went down twice in the fight, although he had Katsidis' face a grotesque mask o Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
ALA Boy Czar Amonsot of Tagbilaran City aims to become the third Filipino world title holder today when he challenges the undefeated WBO interim lightweight king Michael Katsidis in a 12-round scrap at the Mandalay Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
Three television stations are scheduled to air boxing events today, with 'live' and replays of victories by Filipino fighters. ABS-CBN, however, is expected to get the bulk of the viewership as it will show the live telecast starting with an 8AM primer then the 9AM telecast of the Czar Amonsot-M Read Full Story >>>
By Homer Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
LAS VEGAS - On a small, round table at the Orchid lounge here at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, the knights of Team ALA huddled and talked heavily about, surprise, surprise, boxing. Michael Aldeguer, Team ALA manager and Tony Aldeguer’s heir apparent, graced the gathering with his ill Read Full Story >>>
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Sun, 22 Jul 2007
The moment of truth beckons for Boholano ring icon Czar Amonsot today as he challenges the undefeated Australian knockout artist Michael Katsidis for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim lightweight crown at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Amonsot-Katsidis duel Read Full Story >>>
By Alex P. Vidal
PhilBoxing.comSun, 22 Jul 2007
ILOILO CITY – Fight fans here are divided on where to tune in on Sunday, July 22, after two giant TV networks in the country—ABS-CBN and GMA-7—announced they are simultaneously showing two blockbusters international boxing shows in almost the same time slot. ABS-CBN will broadcast on a “slightly delayed basis” the much-awaited lightheavyweight boxing match between Wrinky Wright and Bernard Hopkins dubbed “Coming to fight” in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas at 10 o’clock in the morning while GMA-7 will show the replay of the blockbuster IBF flyweight title showdown between Australian defending champion Vic “The Bull” Darchinyan and newest Fil-Am phenom Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire in Connecticut three weeks ago also at 10 o’clock in the morning. “I will watch the Hopkins-Wright fight because Wright is my idol,” said businessman Frank Atas, whose father owned a boxing gym in Negros. “I haven’t seen the fight of Donaire where he demolished Darchinyan so I will watch the replay,"
volunteered former boxing business manager Jun Intrepido. “To solve my problem, I will use the technology: What else but the TV remote control. I will switch from one channel to another,” said Remy Cuambot, a former regional amateur boxing gold medalist here. Both TV stations maintain high ratings among Ilonggos in this part of the country. It will be the first time that they will both televise international boxing fights at the same time.
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.comSat, 21 Jul 2007
Win or lose at the World Cup, Gerry Penalosa plans to hang them all for good after August 11. Penalosa, who is currently training heavily for his co-main event appearance at the Philippines versus Mexico World Cup of Boxing, said that indeed, this will be his last fight. And he wants to leave the game in a blaze of glory. Penalosa intimated that after this fight, win or loss, he will step away and concentrate on his growing kids and some business he has put up with his wife Goodie. The former WBC superfly champion also hinted at becoming a boxing trainer, and a small-time promoter of fights in Manila and Cebu.
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jul 2007
Newly-crowned WBO Asia-Pacific light flyweight champ Along Denoy, who defeated WBO no. 1 Kaichon Sor Vorapin on Friday in Thailand, has informed that he is willing to trade punches against anyone his management team will put in fr Read Full Story >>>
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jul 2007
OSAKA – Crowd favorite and defending OPBF welterweight champion Taisei Marumoto was conveniently ahead on all the three judges’ scorecards entering the sixth round of the 12-round championship setto versus challen Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jul 2007
Newly crowned WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight champion Along Denoy who won the title with a spectacular fifth round TKO over Thailand’s Kaichon Sor Vorapin says he is hoping his victory would propel him to a world title Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jul 2007
The Games and Amusements Board appears once again to be guilty of approving two obvious mismatches following the partial lifting of the ban on Filipino boxers fighting in Thailand under what chairman Eric Buhain announced would be a "case-to-case basis." The ban was imposed by Buhain following Read Full Story >>>
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, 13 Jul 2007
RICHARD SCHAEFER, the man who runs the day-to-day operations of Golden Boy Promotions (GBP), one of the world’s chief boxing companies, is not discounting the possibility of a victory by Mexico’s Marco Antonio Barrera over Manny Pacquiao on Oct. 6 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Read full story
By James Slater, EastSideBoxing.com, 12 Jul 2007
One of the most eagerly awaited rematches in recent lower weight-class history finally takes place in October. On the 6th, in Las Vegas, Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao meets fellow great Marco "The Baby Faced Assassin" Barrera. The re Read full story
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 12 Jul 2007
While Manny Pacquiao is brushing up on his English, Marco Antonio Barrera is working on his pair of 33-year-old legs. Barrera, the former WBC super-featherweight champion, is currently in the beautiful port of Acapulco where he’s been staying in shape by running on the beach and exercising Read full story
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 12 Jul 2007
While Manny Pacquiao is brushing up on his English, Marco Antonio Barrera is working on his pair of 33-year-old legs. Barrera, the former WBC super-featherweight champion, is currently in the beautiful port of Acapulco where he’s been staying in shape by running on the beach and exercising Read full story
