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 >>>

PACQUIAO SAYS RUMORS NOT TRUE!

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 >>>

HUSSEIN’S BIG MOUTH SHUT

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 >>>

Pacquiao: I’m 90 percent fit

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 >>>

EX-PACQUIAO FOE BEATEN IN OPBF TITLE DUEL!

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 >>>

PACQUIAO TRAINING CAMP – UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

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 >>>

Valero to train with Barrera!

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 >>>

Pacquiao signs talent contract with GMA-7

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 >>>

Juan Manuel Marquez Suffered Cut On His Right Knuckle Last Monday Situation Worsened As The Week Wore On

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 >>>

Kids troop to Pacquiao workout

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 >>>

Pacquiao Watch: No walk in the park

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 >>>

september 7, 2007

Love Is In The Air

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 >>>

ROACH WORKS ON NEW TACTICS

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 >>>

PACQUIAO RESUMES SPARRING TODAY!

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 >>>

NIETES GETS SHOT AT WBO MINI FLYWEIGHT TITLE

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 >>>

A sick Pacquiao plays basketball

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 >>>

Pacman told to keep out of basketball

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 >>>

Yukka faces tougher foe in rematch

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 >>>

Roach deputies find Cebu gym unsafe

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 >>>

Bacolod mayor to carry Pacquiao’s championship belt anew

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 >>>