This War Just Keeps Getting Colder

By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, 26 Mar 2007
Shane Mosley- Antonio Margarito, Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez and Joan Guzman-Humberto Soto – some great fights, right? Well, as of now, because of the ‘Cold War' that still lingers between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, they are nothing more than pipe dreams. Bouts to be talked about, but unfortunately, nothing more. Bob Arum, Richard Schaefer and Oscar De La Hoya, with their animus towards each other a
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Boxing needs to hype-ventilate

By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar 2007
Against a backdrop of chaos found in boxing and on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Manny Pacquiao met the press in Los Angeles last week. He is a 130-pounder, a super-featherweight who Bob Arum says is "the most beloved fighter in the world today." Arum sells tickets and pay-per-view showings of his fights, so you may dismiss his hyperbole. Pacquiao, from the Philippines, is top-ranked in all of the "WB" groups, World Boxing Assn., Council and Organization. His presence draws a b Read Full Story >>>

The Gerrymandering of Gerry Penalosa

By Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com, 25 Mar 2007
Sam Soliman whipped Winky Wright; Carlos Baldomir outhustled Floyd Mayweather Jr.; Oscar De La Hoya wisely danced the last four rounds against Felix Trinidad. And Evander Holyfield was jobbed when he drew with Lennox Lewis in their first match. If anyone agrees with these statements, they probably also think that WBO super bantamweight champion Ponce de Leon deservedly won 34 of 36 rounds on the scorecards of Nelson Vazquez, Chuck Giampa, and Dave Moretti when he faced Gerry Penalosa on Saturday Read Full Story >>>

BAUTISTA, BANAL LAND IN MANILA!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Mar 2007
Undefeated ALA Boys Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Alex John 'Bazooka' Banal, together with their trainer Edito Villamor, have landed in Manila for their trip to Los Angeles tomorrow evening. The trio will train for one week at the Wild Card Gym in LA, before flying out to Puerto Rico where they will join their promoter Oscar De la Hoya and trainer Freddie Roach in training. Tonight, Bautista will receive an award at the Elorde Annual Banquet of Champions at the Elorde Sports Center in Paran Read Full Story >>>

ELORDE GETS ANOTHER WIN!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Mar 2007
Bai Elorde PARANAQUE CITY, PHILIPPINES--The grandson of the great Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde continues to show great promise in only his second pro fight. At Friday night's 'Boxing Kontra Droga,' Juan Martin 'Bai' Elorde took on Leo Albao, and came out firing. Elorde, who came into the ring cheered by relatives and friends, started strong in the opening round, and sent down Albao for the count in the dying secon Read Full Story >>>

Bring on Marquez vs. Pacquiao

By Michael Hirsley, Chicago Sports, 25 Mar 2007
Before Juan Manuel Marquez outslugged Marco Antonio Barrera in an action-filled bout last Saturday, neither of them could afford to look past that confrontation. But if either or both had another fighter in mind, it was likely Manny Pacquiao. After all, he was the major opponent they had in common. With his unanimous decision victory to take Barrera's WBC super-featherweight title, Marquez staked claim to a rematch against Pacquaio, a fight Barrera also had hoped to land. One thing is c Read Full Story >>>

HONORABLE JUDGES?

By Rico Navarro, PhilBoxing.com, 25 Mar 2007
One of the most stressful moments of a boxing match is when the fight goes the full route. When the final bell is heard, you can hear TV commentators say, "Well that's it fight fans. The boxers have given it their all, and it's all now in the hands of the judges. 'In the hands of the judges.' Why don't I like that line? For boxers, it's so hard to imagine how the winner of a match has to be decided by three different persons who are sitting there and not doing any of the punching. "I'm her Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao challenges Marquez

By Dante Navarro, The Philippine Star, 25 Mar 2007
Manny Pacquiao, raring to re-stake his claim as the world’s best fighter in the 130-lb division, on Friday confirmed his acceptance as mandatory challenger to newly crowned WBC (World Boxing Council) super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Rex "Wakee" Salud, Pacquiao’s long-time confidant, said Pacquiao had authorized him to accept the designation as mandatory challenger in response to WBC president Jose Sulaiman’s letter asking the Filipino boxing icon "to confir Read Full Story >>>

Marquez-Barrera pulls in $10.1 million in TV revenue

By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, 25 Mar 2007
Juan Manuel Marquez's stirring junior lightweight championship victory last Saturday night against Marco Antonio Barrera generated 225,000 pay-per-view buys and $10.1 million in television revenue, according to figures released by HBO PPV. The total is expected to rise slightly once all cable system numbers are fully reported, according to HBO PPV. Facing his Mexican countryman in a long-anticipated bout, Marquez won the 130-pound title via unanimous decision in an action-packed fight at Read Full Story >>>

Who’s the Realest, “El Terrible” or the “Baby Face Assasin”?

By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, 25 Mar 2007
After reflecting on what occurred this past weekend at the post-fight press conference I started to think. Imagine that, I used my brain. From speaking with those in attendance, either they were Marco Antonio Barrera fans or Erik Morales supporters. Sure there was Juan Manuel Marquez fans supporting their guy but the emotional rivalry to that of the Tijuana native just isn’t the same. Just to make it clear, I’m not talking about fans of the fighting style of both men, I’m t Read Full Story >>>

WBC WANTS PACQUIAO TO CONFIRM MANDATORY CONTENDER

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
WBC President Jose Sulaiman. WBC president Jose Sulaiman has written a formal letter to Manny Pacquiao asking him "to confirm in writing his eligibility and acceptance or denial for the mandatory contender position" in the super featherweight division. Sulaiman provided Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today with a copy of the letter he had faxed to Pacquiao as well Top Rank Promotions Bob Arum as well as Games & Amuse
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ROACH DISAPPOINTED WITH PACQUIAO

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
Although celebrated two-time “Trainer of the Year” Freddie Roach was not at his Wild Card Gym to supervise the first day of training of Manny Pacquiao because he was in Puerto Rico training Oscar De La Hoya for his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather, he was still very concerned about Pacquiao’s preparation for his fight against Jorge Solis in San Antonio, Texas on April 14. ABS-CBN reporter Dyan Castillejo, in an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standar
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LAST WORD ON HUGE FISTIC WEEKEND AND WHAT'S AHEAD!

By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, 21 Mar 2007
MARQUEZ SEIZED THE MOMENT Las Vegas, NV- Juan Manuel Marquez finally received the recognition he has seek since 1999. Avoided at one point by every top caliber opponent in the late nineties, Marquez finally lived up to the potential greatness boxing scribes around the world placed on this long time elite fighter. Everyone knew Marquez was a great counter-puncher with good one punch knockout fighter. However, against Marco Antonio Barrera, Marquez showed that he has the heart and determination
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SULAIMAN ORDERS MARQUEZ VS PACQUIAO! WBC LETTER REACHES PACQUIAO CAMP

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
WBC President Jose Sulaiman Chagnon has just announced that newly-crowned WBC superfeatherweight king Juan Manuel Marquez should face Manny Pacquiao first, before he can start talking about a rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera. Sulaiman, speaking to James Blears of Boxingscene, stated: “Rules are rules, and definitely state that there must be a mandatory defense, and we are going to push for that. The next fight for Juan Manuel Marquez will be against Manny Paquiao, if Manny defeates Jorge So
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GMA Network and ABS-CBN Rivalry Spills Into Boxing

By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
THE ratings war between two of the country's giant TV networks has spilled over into the multi-million dollar business of boxing. GMA-7 Network, longtime rival of ABS-CBN, recently entered into a partnership with cable sports leader Solar Entertainment Corporation to air the upcoming bout of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao. Yesterday, GMA and Solar Sports held a press conference at the Galaxias Lounge of the Diamond Hotel in Manila to formally announce their union. A source privvy
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COMELEC APPROVES PACQUIAO HEALTH CARDS

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
GENERAL Santos City -- The Commission on Elections has rejected the petition questioning the legality of the free insurance cards reportedly distributed by World boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Paquiao to indigent youths, while on a separate occasion, the city-based top tuna exporters did not give the usual warm welcome to Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio during the recent inauguration of the newest shipyard in Mindanao. The shipyard, which is the first in the city, is a corporation headed by Marfi
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Pacman Insurance Open for Political Foes

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
GENERAL Santos City --- Filipino boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is inviting everyone to join his People’s Champ Movement (PCM) to avail of the free insurance benefit here. “Kahit pa kung sa kabila sila, puede pa rin silang sumali sa PCM dahil gusto ko lang na lahat kayo ang matutulongan ko lalo na sa pagdating sa emergency,” said the 28-year old native of General Santos City. Pacquiao, who is planning to run for congressman in the First District in the coming May elections, has b
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Sultanate to name Pacquiao as 'Datu Radjik'

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Mar 2007
GENERAL Santos City -- Filipino boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacman will soon be named as “Datu Radjik” by the Royal Council of Elders of the century-old Grand Royal Sultanate of Talik. This was bared by Rajahmuda Abbie Pendatun Bansil, spokesman of the Grand Royal Sultanate of Talik, who said that the sultanate’s council of elders has already chosen a royal title for Pacquiao. Bansil said that the appropriate royal title for Pacquiao is “Datu Radjik,” which means “honorable warrior.
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Solis ready to shock the world!

FightNews.com, 21 Mar 2007
In the mountains of Mexico, world contender Jorge "Coloradito" Solis is getting ready for the fight of his life. On April 14 at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Solis (32-0-2, 23 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico will take on Manny Pacquiao (43-3-2, 33 KOs) of the Phillippines in the main event of "Blaze of Glory" a pay-per-view extravaganza promoted by Top Rank Inc. "I know people are saying Pacquiao is in for an easy fight, but I'm undefeated and I will be prepared to deliver the be
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MANNY PACQUIAO KICKS OFF “WILD CARD” TRAINING!

By Jason Aniel, RingTalk.com, 21 Mar 2007
PACMAN SPARRING BEGINS TODAY Los Angeles, CA- The folks over at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood have been anticipating the arrival of Manny Pacquiao for weeks. Now that Pacquiao has landed in Los Angeles (last Saturday), the wheels can finally start rolling and Pac-Time can kick in. Pacman enforcer, Rob Peters, who was there to help Pacquiao weave through 600 fans at LAX, provided this writer with the planned sparring partners to help prepare Pacquiao for his April 14th date against unbeaten J
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