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

By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 16 Apr 2007

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

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

By Antonio Santiago, RingsideReport.com, 16 Apr 2007

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

TEXAS COMMISSION REFUSES TO REVEAL PACQUIAO’S PURSE

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 16 Apr 2007

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

Mexican says his wife hits harder than Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 16 Apr

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

By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.net, 16 Apr 2007

By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.net, 16 Apr 2007

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

HUMBERTO SOTO SAYS HE IS NEXT IN LINE FOR PACMAN

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

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

Pacquiao conquers - Filipino phenom stops Solis, keeps WBC belt

By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, 16 Apr 2007

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

Champ in the mold of Pacquiao

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 16 Apr 2007

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

PACQUIAO NOT AT HIS BEST, BUT STILL BLAZES SOLIS

By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.net, 16 Apr 2007

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

Enraged Pacquiao Destroys Mexican

By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, 16 Apr 2007

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

Early results from San Antonio

By Bart Barry, 15rounds.com, 15 Apr 2007

The evening’s second match featured Oxnard’s highly touted prospect Victor Ortiz (17-1-1, 12 KOs) in an excellent super-lightweight scrap with Texas’ Tomas Barrientes (27-11-1, 17 KOs) that saw five knockdowns – Barrientes down four times and Ortiz down once – and ended with an Ortiz right hand that caused Barrientes’ corner to wave the white towel at of 2:42 of Round 5, giving Ortiz his 12th career knockout victory. After a first round in which Ortiz dropp Read Full Story >>>

TEXAS UPDATE: CONCEPCION RETAINS CROWN!

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

Filipino Bernabe 'Real Deal' Concepcion retains his WBC Youth superbantam title with a hard-earned unanimous decision over American Benjamin Flores. All three judges, according to ringside sources, saw the fight for the Aljoe Jaro-managed Concepcion via scores of 97-93, 97-93, 96-94. Superstar Manny Pacquiao was given a special pray-over during a mass this morning attended by friends and relatives before Pacman plunges into action against Mexican Jorge Solis at the Alamodome. The 10AM Read Full Story >>>

Pacman to Unveil New Techniques Against Solis

By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

FILIPINO boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said yesterday that he will apply new fighting techniques in his fight against Mexican Jorge Solis today at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. “May mga ibang techniques lang kaming in-apply dahil sa style ni Jorge,” Pacquiao said during a pre-fight live-interview from San Antonio. The 28-year old southpaw, however, did not elaborate on what new style they will be using against the undefeated opponent. “So you better watch out for the new tech Read Full Story >>>

Tonight's match to feature the vibe of a UFC event

By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, 15 Apr 2007

Tonight's pay-per-view boxing match featuring Manny Pacquiao against Jorge Solis might look and sound familiar - especially to fans of major league mixed martial arts, promoter Bob Arum said. Arum, whose Top Rank Inc. is producing the card from San Antonio, freely acknowledged he plans to rely on the fast pace, driving music and other high-energy production values that have been embraced by mixed martial arts organizations such as the wildly popular Ultimate Fighting Championship. "We re Read Full Story >>>

ACROSTIC POEM FOR MANNY PACQUIAO

By Rolly Regalado, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

Man of valor, man of uncommon guts, Against him, everyone bites the dust; No nonesense of a guy, though little schooled, Nice and courteous, yet, not easily fooled; Yes, he emerged from a humble beginning, gained wealth and esteem by always winning. Pugilist in form, but an artist in the ring, A dancer that makes his punching gloves sing; Cross his path and he'll show you the stars, Make you feel like you're fresh fr Read Full Story >>>

"DEATH IN THE RING” – PART VI

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

There are a whole gamut of issues that the GAB needs to tackle in a measured, sensible way after the initial furor over Lito Sisnorio’s death dies down. The best way of remembering the young man and all the 33 others who lost their lives in the ring through the years would be to draw up a set of well-thought out regulations and to make sure they are strictly enforced. It is a huge task but it can and must be done. For instance when does a boxer become a professional? Is it when he gets Read Full Story >>>

Goosen upbeat on Viloria’s bid

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, 15 Apr 2007

SAN ANTONIO – The man tasked to bring back the fury in Brian Viloria’s fists is confident the former WBC lightflyweight champion will regain the title at the Alamodome this morning (Manila time). Joe Goosen, 53, said he worked at least seven weeks with Viloria to prepare him for the fight against Mexico’s Edgar Sosa for the vacant 108-pound throne. "Brian’s manager (Gary Gittelsohn) came to me for help and you know how hard it is these days to get good help," said Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao vs. Solis: Linesmakers won't dismiss 'live dog'

By Jason Logan, Covers.com, 15 Apr 2007

For a 129-pound super featherweight, Manny Pacquiao has a huge appetite. How else do you explain why the WBC International champion has so much else on his plate as he heads into Saturday’s fight with Jorge Solis? Pacquiao faces the undefeated Solis while in the midst of a congressional campaign in his home country of the Philippines. He's also battling promoters in court and coping with the absence of his trainer Freddie Roach, who left to train Oscar De La Hoya (the same promoter/boxe Read Full Story >>>

Will Pacman Overlook Solis?

By Matthew Sanderson, TigerBoxing.com, 15 Apr 2007

It’s commonly accepted that Manny Pacquiao (43-3-2, 34 KOs) has peaked. Fresh from a pair of devastating wins over Erik Morales, it’s clear that the super featherweight dynamo has reached the height of his powers. But peaking powerhouses are often ripe for an upset. Just as it’s assumed that no one can meet their fire, they go and lose. A recent example if Jeff Lacy – so c Read Full Story >>>

A Manny win will score very Manny votes

By John Pages, Sun.Star Cebu, 15 Apr 2007

AS much as you and I and 91 percent of the Filipino population (in a survey) disapprove of Manny Pacquiao’s running for Congress this May 14, this we have to conclude: When the bell rings and the gloves are clasped and mouth guards are bitten, Pacman is all about one word. Focus. Asked in an interview if the legal tussle against Oscar de la Hoya and his battle inside the not-so-square ring called politics could get in the way of boxing, he replied: “Never. I never let distrac Read Full Story >>>