By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Apr 2007
OSAKA, JAPAN--OPBF lightweight champ Randy `Komong Bato` Suico and his Japanese challenger Tomonori Nakagawa easily made weight at the official weigh-in held moments ago at the JBC office here. Suico came in at 134.7 lbs, while Nakagawa came in at an exact 135 lbs. Fight will be held tomorrow at the Prefectural Gym here. Read Full Story >>>
By Beth Celis, Inquirer News Service, 22 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The call came just as I stepped out of DZME’s radio booth yesterday noon. I had just finished my program “Usapang Sports” and was not inclined to take any more calls, except that the name of the caller rang a bell. “Freddie Mañalac,” said the technician. He was a former photo journalist once connected with the Manila Bulletin where I used to write. I often bump into him at the Philamlife Subdivision in Quezon City where his wife has worked at a supermarket for years. Read Full Story >>>
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Apr 2007
Victorias City -- Local boy Donnie Nietes retained his WBO Asia-Pacific minimumweigh title by knocking out the undersized Thai Thongthailek Por Vorasing in the 2nd round of their 12-round championship bout at the Victorias Gym here. Nietes caught Vorasing with a flush right straight to the jaw that sent the hapless Thai to the canvas unconscious for a few minutes. Local medics had to revive Vorasing who finally rega Read Full Story >>>
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, 22 Apr 2007
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of reading and of hearing that Manny Pacquaio is a low-grade moron. Sure, I've made jokes about how the only thing that kept Pacman out of the sixth grade was the rigors of the fifth grade. And I've heard the whispers that you could ask Manny to spell Bob Arum's first name, spot the great fighter the two "b's" and he still could not come up with B-o-b. I've heard some Filipinos say an adult has to hold Manny's and when he wants to cross a busy Manil Read Full Story >>>
By Jasmine W. Payo, Inquirer News Service, 22 Apr 2007
MANILA, Philippines -- These days, Manny Pacquiao finds it more difficult to earn votes than to land a punch. But just like in his bouts, the people’s champ takes adversity in stride. “Sport lang ako (I’m a good sport),” Pacquiao says, minutes after signing a manifesto for peaceful elections with Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, the boxing idol’s toughest competitor for the congressional seat of the General Santos City-South Cotabato district. “Parang sa sports, kahit magkasakitan kami, Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007
OSAKA, JAPAN~~Reigning OPBF lightweight champ Randy `Komong Bato` Suico did his final workout a few minutes ago at the All Boxing Gym here, and looked ripped and ready to go for Monday`s title defense. Joining Suico at the gym were his manager Joe Koizumi, his staff Oda, trainer Juanito Ablaca and this writer. `Randy has learned a lot from his Juan Diaz fight. Now, he is more fluid in his movement, and has displayed better defense,` said Koizumi while watching his prized protege. Tomorr Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007
A new, state-of-the-art and ultra-modern RWS Boxing Gym is set to be launched in Cebu soon by mega-promoter Rex `Wakee` Salud, one of the country`s most influential promoters. RWS chief trainer Juanito Ablaca, in an exclusive interview in Japan today, said that Ruben Salud, a brother of Wakee, was instrumental in the architectural design of the gym, with Ablaca acting as consultant for the over-all design. `This is going to be a gym that anybody can truly be proud of. This is where Wakee S Read Full Story >>>
By Brad Cooney, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007
De la Hoya in Puerto Rico training camp. In a recent article written by Zeferino Jackson of www.blacksportsonline.com Jackson writes about his recent time he spent visiting at Oscar De La Hoya's camp at Wilfredo Benitez Gym located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The author of this story claims that he had spent 8 days tagging along with De La Hoya, and Freddie Roach with permission from the De La Hoya camp. J Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007
OSAKA, JAPAN--OPBF bantam champion Rolly (Lunas) Matsushita is set to defend his regional title on August 12 against Japanese prospect Masayuki Mitani at the City Sogo Gym in Takasago, Hyogo, Japan. The Filipino Matsushita, a humble fighter who idolizes superstar Manny Pacquiao, is coming off a successful initial defense of the title over Thai Samingnum Wor Wiwatananon last April 1 in Ishikawa. Mitani is anticipated to give Lunas all he can handle, boasting of a 20-1, 10 KO`s record, and s Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007
Philboxing.com, the world's most visited boxing website, has been accredited to cover the record-breaking 'The World Awaits' card featuring Golden Boy Oscar De la Hoya against Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather Jr. Magnamedia International, which has been commissioned by Golden Boy Promotions to send out media accreditations, has already approved Philboxing.com's coverage request. Set to see action on the card are two of t Read Full Story >>>
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, 21 Apr 2007
I just got off the phone with Edito ALA Villamor, who together with Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Banal are in Puerto Rico training with the famed world champion, Oscar “Golden Boy” de la Hoya. According to Villamor, the two ALA boys are doing very well in their training. The boys at this point and time are still a bit over their fighting weight but Villamor assured me that weight is “not going to be a pro Read Full Story >>>
15rounds.com, 21 Apr 2007
CHICAGO, IL, April 19, 2007 – According to TicketsNow (www.TicketsNow.com), the world's leading online marketplace for premium event tickets, the May 5th bout between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of the most anticipated and hyped boxing matches in recent times, is turning into an event on par with the Super Bowl in regards to ticket pricing and availability. Currently at TicketsNow, tickets to the fight in Las Vegas range from $1,220 to $14,375, with prices expected to escalate Read Full Story >>>
By Graham Shaw, Sportinglife.com (UK), 21 Apr 2007
Many superlatives have been used to describe Floyd Mayweather in recent years. But you won't hear any of them coming from the mouth of Freddie Roach. A two-time Trainer of the Year and one of the most respected handlers in the sport, the 47-year-old Roach is the man tasked with plotting the downfall of the 'Pretty Boy' in Las Vegas on May 5. And he believes his charge Oscar De La Hoya has what it takes Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 21 Apr 2007
MANNY Pacquiao’s mind is now clearly focused on his battle for the lone congressional district of South Cotabato and his efforts to oust incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who is seeking her final term. Both his lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal and close friend and confidant Rex “Wakee” Salud, claim Pacquiao’s campaign is picking up and his victory over Jorge Solis last Sunday had allegedly sent some of the supporters of Custodio lining up to join Pacquiao’s camp. To us, Pacquiao’s “Blaze Read Full Story >>>
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today, 21 Apr 2007
WORLD Boxing Council founding secretary-general Rudy Salud has called on the United States courts to decide on the case of Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, who is at the center of a legal battle between Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank. Golden Boy filed a case for tortuous interference against Bob Arum, who signed Pacquiao to a four-fight contract two months after Oscar de la Hoya signed a seven-fight deal with Pacquiao. Golden Boy gave Pacquiao $350,000 as goodwill money and a $150, Read Full Story >>>
ABS-CBN News, 21 Apr 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – For 28-year-old Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, the absence of infrastructure in this city for 20 years – except that of his sprawling mansion – had prompted him to seek a seat in Congress. "Hindi naman ako tatakbo ng ganito kung may nakikita akong improvement dito," he told Manila-based reporters late Thursday. "Dalawampung taon wala namang nabago dito. Ang bago lang dito ay ang bahay ko. Umalis ako dito pero wala namang pinagbago." His statement was a Read Full Story >>>
Malaya, 21 Apr 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Manny Pacquiao Thursday night launched his campaign for a congressional seat in the first district of South Cotabato by blaming his rival, Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio for what he called the province’s continued regression. "Hindi ako tatakbo kung may nakikita akong improvement o development sa lugar namin. Mula noon hanggang ngayon, walang nagbago," Pacquiao said at his mansion where he hosted dinner for Team Unity senatorial candidates. Pacquiao accused Antonino o Read Full Story >>>
By Efren L. Danao, The Manila Times, 21 Apr 2007
GENERAL SANTOS CITY: Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao said Thursday night that his opponent in the First District of South Cotabato had done nothing to improve the city, and that he decided to enter politics to institute real change. In his very first press conference as a politician, Pacquiao charged that there has been no change in General Santos for the last 20 years and that if he would win over reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio, he would offer more jobs, better health services Read Full Story >>>
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, 20 Apr 2007
OSAKA, JAPAN--As a strong testament to his superb work ethics, OPBF lightweight champion Randy Suico is in perfect weight leading up to Sunday's official weigh-in for his 12-round titular defense on Monday against Japanese Tomonori Nakagawa at the Prefectural Gymnasium here. This morning, Suico w Read Full Story >>>
By Brad Cooney, BoxingTalk.net, 20 Apr 2007
Boxing's most sought after trainer, Freddie Roach wanted to respond to the recent reports that he and his assistant, Justin Fortune have split up. As most boxing fans know, Freddie has been in Pue Read Full Story >>>
