By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, 25 Jun 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Reporting from the scene, Bob Arum claimed Manny Pacquiao figured splendidly in a case deposition earlier this month. It was not clear if Pacquiao used an interpreter to give his side on the promotional tussle in which Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions are locked in. Pa Read Full Story >>>
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, 25 Jun 2007
Lawyer Romulo "Romy" Macalintal is best known as one of the top election lawyers around, his most renowned client no less than President Macapagal Arroyo herself. He is currently chief legal counsel for Team Unity. He is also familiar to television viewers as an erstwhile newscaster and talk sho Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
Manny Pacquiao intends to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer according to well-known election lawyer and boxing buff Atty. Romulo Macalintal who together with a group of lawyers of Team Unity had lunch with Pacquiao in General Santos City last June 20. Macalintal told Viva Sports/Manila Stand Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
Former world super flyweight champion Gerry Penalosa who leaves for Los Angeles on Tuesday to pick up the tempo of his training for his WBO bantamweight title fight against champion Jhonny Gonzalez of Mexico in Sacramento on A Read Full Story >>>
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
LAS VEGAS -- All along it figured to be a battle of vicious body punchers, Ricky Hatton, the relentless British banger, and Jose Luis Castillo, the Mexican who learned his trademark left hook as a longtime sparring partner for Julio Cesar Chavez, perhaps the greatest body puncher of them all. Tha Read Full Story >>>
By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
Top trainer Freddie Roach said on Friday that he will order Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to report for training at the Wild Card Boxing Club in the first week of August as he expects a tough outing for his No. 1 ringster."I will ask him to come here on August 1," Roach said from the Wild Card Read Full Story >>>
By Brett Conway, MaxBoxing.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
Corrales-Castillo I has become the gold standard of boxing. Ricky Hatton hopes on Saturday he and Jose Luis Castillo can measure up. “Castillo’s fight against Diego Corrales was one of the fights of the century,” Hatton said during Read Full Story >>>
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
AFTER a humiliating defeat, Apol Suico is hoping to get back to the winning track as he headlines the “Paraksian San Kiray sa Khokak” boxing card in Cataingan, Masbate tonight. Suico, who suffered a second-round technical knockout loss to former Olympian Danilo Lerio last March 3 , is pitting hi Read Full Story >>>
By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
The honor of boxing is that, even in something as dangerous as a fight and as trivial as a sports contest, the combatants still risk everything in the pursuit of victory. Then, when a highly touted prospect like Julio "Baby Face" Garcia shows an utter lack of concern for winning, it challenges the i Read Full Story >>>
Business Mirror, Sun, 24 Jun 2007
RING deaths, their causes and how to prevent them are among the key issues to be addressed during the 45th World Boxing Council (WBC) Convention from November 11 to 17 in Manila. According to Games and Amusement Board (GAB) chairman Eric Buhain, the growing number of untimely deaths in the sport Read Full Story >>>
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 31 May 2007
Manny Pacquiao is not running away from Juan Manuel Marquez. He never did. He never will. The Filipino superstar, branded a coward for declining the position as mandatory challenger to the Mexican champion, said he’s willing to face Marquez in September but in his own terms. “Ba Read Full Story >>>
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 31 May 2007
Is it finally going to happen? Every Filipino fight fan has been waiting for it for the past couple of years. Rey “Boomboom” Bautista , Candijay, Read Full Story >>>
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 31 May 2007
Boxing has a lot of issues. Too many to list in one column. The two biggest problems in boxing today are a shrinking fan base and poor judging, and these two go hand in hand. Whenever a fight like Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather happens, millions of casual fans will sit down and give boxing a Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 31 May 2007
WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez does not seem to mind if he fights a southpaw or an orthodox fighter this September, and he doesn't care at all if it is Mexican or Filipino. All he wants is getting paid like a champion as he is, according to his manager Ignacio 'Nacho' Beristain Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 31 May 2007
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Sulaiman has publicly announced that Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao 'is scared to face Juan Manuel Marquez.' This after the WBC top honcho received the letter signed by Pacquiao last week, which stated that he is declining his mandatory status to chall Read Full Story >>>
By Mike Lynch, The Sweet Science, Thu, 31 May 2007
In the ring Manny Pacquiao is an indomitable force. He fights hungry as a desperate amateur and active as a volcano. Check that, actually. I’m no geologist, but I’d bet one would be hard-p Read Full Story >>>
Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 31 May 2007
AFTER boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao shot down a proposed rematch with World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, WBC president Jose Sulaiman is ready to step into the row and put back on track what is considered to be one of the mega fights this year. In an in Read Full Story >>>
Sulaiman To Help Make Pacquiao-Marquez Happen
By James Blears, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman says that he’s prepared to wait a few days to try and resolve the rematch controversy between WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao. This follows receipt of a letter signed by Manny Pacquiao advising that heR Read Full Story >>>
”We Are Hoping Juan Manuel Marquez Fights Manny Pacquiao...Boxing Fans Are Not Interested In Seeing Marquez Fight Humberto Soto”
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 30 May 2007
Most fight fans in the United States might not recognize his name, but Jaime Quintana is behind the careers of two of the greatest fighters in the game and arguably the best brother tandem in the history of the Read Full Story >>>
From Manny Pacquiao to Ricky Hatton: How Boxing is Very Much Alive Without Oscar De La Hoya
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
The Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, JR., pay per view was an extreme success, making “The Golden Boy’s” wallet officially heavier than Butterbean, and shooting some life into the sport. De La Hoya is without question the biggest draw in the game and the proof is in the puddi Read Full Story>>>
WHO WILL BE BOXING'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
By Matthew Hurley, RingTalk.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
NEXT "SUPERSTAR" NOT TO BE A HEAVYWEIGHT! Wollaston, MA- As the sport of boxing continues to search for its next breakout star, once again fistic royalty may be crowned in the lower weight divisions. Much as it did in the 1980's when lonely eyes searching for a replacement for Muhammad Ali found Read Full Story >>>
Will Today's Best Turn into Legends?
By Lee Groves, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 30 May 2007
I recently had occasion to review the tape of Thomas Hearns’ two-round destruction of Roberto Duran. As I marveled at the right hands that would eventually score three knockdowns, I found myself wondering about how fighte Read Full Story >>>
An irked Mrs. Pacman
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Wed, 30 May 2007
HE’S a warrior inside the ring. But is Manny Pacquiao brave enough to crack the whip on shady sycophants? The answer could be “no” as Pacquiao, said to be generous to a fault, may not be about ready to kick out so-called friends. This, despite reports that a few of them have Read Full Story >>>
Golden Boy insists Barrera under contract
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 30 May 2007
Although Top Rank chairman Bob Arum claims Marco Antonio Barrera is interested in a big money rematch with Manny Pacquiao, it doesn’t look like the fight will come off the wraps because the Baby Faced Assassin remains under contract with Golden Boy Promotions. Arum isn’t forcing the i Read Full Story >>>
UNITY IN BOXING
By Danny Leigh, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE ULTIMATE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ONE POWER, ONE RANKINGS, ONE CHAMP. THE POWERS IN BOXING SHOULD TAKE CONTROL OR PASS IT ON...A LEGITIMATE BOXING GOVERNING BODY NEEDS TO BE ESTABLISHED. If Don King, Bob Arum and Oscar DeLa Hoya can put their past behind them, and work together in boxing, w Read Full Story >>>
FORGET THE WORLD CUP, BAUTISTA-DE LEON IS WHAT'S NEEDED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer agrees that a $2 million outlay for the planned Philippines-Mexico World Cup was “way too much” which is b Read Full Story >>>
Manny Parts Ways with ABS-CBN, And It's Not Just a Lovers' Quarrel
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 May 2007
It was about two years ago, a few months before the Pacquiao-Morales II, when I brought up the idea of ABS-CBN's involvement with bigtime professional boxing to the network's top man -- Gabby Lopez. Gabby and I were in a golf game with Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte at the scenic Apo Golf and Cou Read Full Story >>>
Salud Says Pacquiao Getting Wrong Advice On Marquez
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 29 May 2007
Popular boxing promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud thinks that superstar Manny Pacquiao is ill-advised on his recent media pronouncements telling the World Boxing Council (WBC) that he is letting go of his mandatory status to WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Salud, who arrived recentl Read Full Story >>>
Marquez says Pacquiao is scared of him
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 29 May 2007
FOR JUAN Manuel Marquez, the decision by Manny Pacquiao’s camp not to pursue a rematch with the sweet-punching Mexican is a sign of cowardice. Pacquiao had sent a letter to the World Boxing Council (WBC) last week, informing governing body president Jose Sulaiman that while he respects t Read Full Story >>>
Save the Cup
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 29 May 2007
THE Last Round is disheartened by the news that the World Cup of boxing might not be held here in our shores, but in Sacramento, USA due to financial difficulties. Patterned after the original World Cup, this tournament was meant to showcase some of the best boxers from two countries, pitted aga Read Full Story >>>
MAYWEATHER CALLS GBP A 'GREAT, GREAT PROMOTER'
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Top pound-for-pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr, in a video interview with Boxingscene, has hailed Golden Boy Promotions, calling the firm a 'great promoter' owing to the company's handling of the May 5 superbout, as well as the prompt payment of his $20 Million purse for the fight. Mayweather di Read Full Story >>>
SCHAEFER SURPRISED PACQUIAO DECLINED MARQUEZ FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says he is “surprised” that Manny Pacquiao turned down a mandatory title shot at reigning WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez after WBC president Jose Sulaiman called for free negotiations or if it didn’t work, a purse bid Read Full Story >>>
Manny and the Pacnatics
By Pete Escobar, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 May 2007
The elections are finally over! Manny Pacquiao has graciously conceded defeat in his run for congress in South Cotobato to Darlene Custodio. The issues that have divided Pacland has now died down and a peaceful ceasefire hovers over t Read Full Story >>>
Boom Boom’s title shot assured
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 28 May 2007
Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is definitely fighting WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon but it’s still not certain if the title bout will be held here as part of a World Cup card featuring Mexico versus the Philippines or as the main event at the Arco Arena in Sacramento on Aug. 11 Read Full Story >>>
He's A Mini-Manny, Pinoy Condes Drills Hard For Jakarta Title Tilt Against Rachman!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes, acknowledged as the small version of Manny Pacquiao, has already logged some 106 rounds of sparring under him, and will get another ten tomorrow as he continues to prepare for his June 16 challenge of IBF minimumweight kingpin Muhammad Rachman in Jakarta, In Read Full Story >>>
‘The Ghost’ calls out to Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 28 May 2007
THE list just gets longer and longer. Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing star who almost everybody in the fight game wants to fight. Guerrero, who stands 5' 8 1/2" and who enjo Read Full Story >>>
His Eyes On Manny, Humberto Soto Breaks Tortillas In LA With Bobby Pacquaio!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 28 May 2007
WBC Number 2-ranked Humberto Soto and WBC Number 6-rated Bobby Pacquiao of the Philippines will cross paths for the first time when they face the media on May 30, Wednesday (Thursday in Manial) to promote their June 9 battle at New York's famed Madison Square Garden. The press conference starts at Read Full Story >>>
