PACQUIAO TOUCHES DOWN AT LAX, ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR OCTOBER 6 SHOWDOWN WITH BARRERA
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Sep 2007
Los Angeles, CA -- As promised, Manny Pacquiao arrived at the LAX earlier tonight (Saturday, LA time) to start preparing for his epic second battle with the legendary Mexican warrior Marco Antonio Barrera at the Mandalay Read Full Story >>>

BLATANT MISMATCH IN TOP RANK CARD
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Sep 2007
A blatant mismatch in the undercard of the WBO super flyweight championship bout between Fernando Montiel and Luis Melendez at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on October 4 has shocked Filipino boxing people and drawn criticism from such esteemed individuals as WBC founding secretary general, Atty. Rud Read Full Story >>>

Pinoys in Taiwan Agog Over Pacquiao-Barrera
Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Sep 2007
TAIPEI -- Several Filipino boxing fans working in several factories here are equally excited as their countrymen in the Philippines and in the United States for the Oct. 6 (Oct. 7 in Manila) rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera secheduled for 12 rounds in Las Vegas, Nevada. "W Read Full Story >>>

Heart Cannot Waiver The FactsBarrera's Revenge Against Pacquiao Unlikely
By Ricardo Lois, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 23 Sep 2007
Writing about boxing in a non-biased fashion is difficult, no doubt about it. The sport of boxing is fueled by emotions and separating my own feelings from what I write can be an exercise in futility at times. Especially when it comes to one of boxing's all-time legends Marco Antonio Barrera. As Read Full Story >>>

PACQUIAO'S MORNING RUN AT ALTA VISTA (WITH PHOTOS)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY -- Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has jogged 10 kilometers in 40 minutes this morning highlighted by a killer 3-kilometer non-stop uphill climb at the pictursque Alta Vista Golf Course and Subdivisi Read Full Story >>>

Boxing frenzy
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
It has become common practice for any promotion to try and stir excitement by way of controversy. Many times it has been pointed out that any kind of publicity usually works to the benefit of an enterprise. This is all good if there are no victims to these naughty little flame-stokers. But more o Read Full Story >>>

ROACH HAPPY WITH PACQUIAO'S FIRST 12-ROUND SPARRING
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY--Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach was two thumbs-up yesterday after his superstar pupil Manny Pacquiao cruised through his first 12-round session virtually unscathed and wanting for more. Yesterday's session thus bring Read Full Story >>>

PEÑALOSA WANTS ARCE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa wants to defend his WBO bantamweight title fight against Jorge Arce, the fiery Mexican slugger who won the Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao perfects power punch
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
MANNY Pacquiao has started to perfect the new weapon he is going to use against Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 (Oct. 7, RP time) at t Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in the US. As he sparred for 12 rounds against four of his hired sparring partners yesterday, Pacquiao Read Full Story >>>

Negrense pug aims to conquer world title
By Henry C. Villalva, Sun.Star Bacolod, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
NEGRENSE pro boxer Donnie Nietes of Murcia, Negros Occidental may yet be the boxer who will enable the Philippines to host the next World Cup of Boxing if he wins the World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Miniflyweight Championship crown on September 30. He is scheduled to fight Thai Pornsawan K Read Full Story >>>

Michael Marley Not Monkeying Around: Calls Manny Pacquao Lawyer 'Little Him,' Proposes Charity Bout In Manila!
By Baltazar Montefusco, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
Boxingconfidential.com Executive Editor & Publisher Michael "White Gorilla" Marley has accepted the fight challenge of pint-sized Manny Pacquaio lawyer Franklin "Jeng" Gaca Read Full Story >>>

The Ring Has Been Sold … But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Sold Out
By Eric Raskin, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
In his Friday column on Maxboxing, Bernard Fernandez did a fine job giving the unbiased version of the Oscar-De-La-Hoya-buys-The-Ring-magazine story. Now it’s time for the biased version. Bernard reported the facts and quoted all Read Full Story >>>

The wisdom of Bidoy Aldeguer
By Henry C. Villalva, Sun.Star Bacolod, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
BOXING patron Antonio Lopez Aldeguer, known to fellow boxing enthusiasts in Negros and Bacolod City as ‘Bidoy’ Aldeguer, was in town during the weekend to promote the Sept. 30 title fight of Negrense pro boxer Donnie ‘The Snakeman’ Nietes in Cebu City at the Cebu Waterfront Hotel and Casino. To Read Full Story >>>

'Descriminated' Ilonggo Pug Out to Prove True Worth
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
A boxing manager has slammed a little-known boxing trainer in a Mandaluyong gym and a veteran matchmaker for their "discriminatory and uncalled for actuations and remarks" against an Iloilo boxer who recently came to Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao makes final push in Cebu training
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
Three weeks before the big fight, Manny Pacquiao braces for a hard week of training on the road and in the gym in Cebu before leaving for Los Angeles this weekend for the final grind for his Oct. 6 duel with Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas. Pacquiao jogged around the Cebu IT Par Read Full Story >>>

Vancouver wants Pacman!
By Nick Giongco, FightNews.com, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
Vancouver “has the key ingredients” to stage a Manny Pacquiao fight despite strong competition from Las Vegas and Macau, says Canadian businessman Geofrrey Hughes. Hughes told the Manila Bulletin over the weekend that he is planning to host a Pacquiao fight in Vancouver sometime in 2008 and that Read Full Story >>>

The deadliest of them all
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 18 Sep 2007
THERE are three men who can lay claim to the honor of having defeated the great Manny Pacquiao. One is a Mexican icon, who later became his drinking buddy. Last time I checked he was being battered from pillar to post by lightweight champion David Diaz, but some would argue that Erik Morales des Read Full Story >>>

PACMAN'S MORNING JOG AT THE CEBU IT PARK (WITH PHOTOS)By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007CEBU CITY -- With Pacquiao's training camp in Cebu going to end this week as Team Pacquiao leaves for Manila on Friday and then to Los Angeles on Saturday, PhilBoxing.com has decided to cover Pacquiao's morning jog at the Read Full Story >>>
Peñalosa, Concepcion Wow Metropolis CrowdBy Salvador Lopez, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007It was an entertaining Sunday for those who came to the Alabang Metropolis Mall to watch the 4-round exhibition bout between reigning WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa and WBC youth and NABF bantamweight champion Berna Read Full Story >>>
Brian’s Boxing Mailbag, Sep. 17, 2007By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Greetings RSR readers. If you want to talk boxing then you came to the right place. In this week’s mailbag we have lots of Manny Pacquiao fans, a couple weirdos, and some passionate boxing fans. Please email me if you would like your question to be featured in next week’s mailbag, but for now, e Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO BEGINS BIG PUSHBy Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao begins what trainer Freddie Roach describes as “our big push” which will be a very hard week on the road in the mornings and in the gym in the afternoons in Cebu City. In a conversat Read Full Story >>>
PEÑALOSA WANTS THREE MORE FIGHTSBy Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa is eyeing three more fights before he decides to retire and trainer Freddie Roach believes that if Peñalosa “really wants to do it, he can go on for a longer period o Read Full Story >>>
Buhain: Pacquiao by KO in SevenBy Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Eric Buhain doesn't think Marco Antonio Barrera will last 11 rounds against Manny Pacquiao this time, predicting that the revered Filipino sports hero will terminate the "Baby-Faced Assasin" from Mexico within seven rounds. Buhain, who served as head of t Read Full Story >>>
Marco Antonio Barrera set to destroy Manny Pacquiao; Pacquiao's Days are NumberedBy Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007In a recent press release, famed trainer of Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach confessed they had a spy in Marco Antonio Barrera's camp. The spy secretively video taped Barrera's work outs. "We have had a mole inside the Barrera camp for the past month, secretly video taping Barrera's workouts. We cal Read Full Story >>>
ROACH MOBBED BY FANS AT STAR MALL, METROPOLISBy Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach was mobbed by fight fans at the Sports Center in the Star Mall at the Metropolis in Alabang where he worked the corner of WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa who engaged NABF super ba Read Full Story >>>
Lucky Philippines should repay Freddie RoachBy Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Mon, 17 Sep 2007LOS ANGELES -- They’re getting ready and there’s the tinkle of silverware, the clinking of wine glasses traveling all the way from dear old Manila to the clogged corridor of the Wild Card gym here. Of course, the famous boxing parlor where the reverend Freddie Roach preaches the profitable inflic Read Full Story >>>
Don’t like the message? Don’t shoot the messengerBy Homer Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 17 Sep 2007CHICAGO—In a Dec. 8 blockbuster at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather will battle Ricky Hatton for the WBC welterweight title. Mayweather, 30, is unbeaten (38-0, 24 KOs) and has won belts in five different weight classes. Always a marquee attraction, Pretty Boy is staring at another ha Read Full Story >>>
Morales begs off from Vegas boutBy Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Three-time world boxing champion Erik (El Terrible) Morales won’t be in Las Vegas to watch the Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera “Will To Win” rematch on Oct. 6, contrary to earlier reports that he would cheer for the Filipino icon at ringside. Morales, 31, has fought Pacquiao and Barrera in s Read Full Story >>>
TEAM PACMAN WINS FIVE-GAME HOOP SERIES VS. CEBU MEDIABy Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Team Pacman reasserted its supremacy over the DuraBEND-sponsored Cebu Sports Media Association (CSMA) Hoopsters with a convincing 94-82 victory in the finale of their five-game basketball exhibition series yesterday at the Cebu Coliseum. Team Pacman of boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao clinched the Read Full Story >>>
Team Pacman nails point vs. CSMABy Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 17 Sep 2007THE CEBU Sports Media Association (CSMA) Hoopsters did their best but Team PacMan was naturally determined and intact in the final game of a five-game exhibition series held at the Cebu Coliseum yesterday. Team PacMan beat the CSMA Hoopsters, 94-82, with sharp shooting Jing-Jing Rama and Bobby P Read Full Story >>>
Érik-Díaz, en diciembreBy José Luis Camarillo, Esto en Linea, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Las Vegas, Nevada.- Érik Morales es uno de los distinguidos visitantes de esta tierra de fulgor perpetuo. Aunque es difícil de creer, el gran guerrero mexicano ha venido infinidad de veces a est Read Full Story >>>
Humberto Soto Marches On, Barrios OutBy Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 17 Sep 2007Humberto Soto (43-5-2, 27KOs) kept his title dreams alive when he knocked out Ismael Gonzalez (18-13, 7KOs) in the third round of a tuneup bout in Los Mochis, Mexico. The fight was set as nothing of keep busy contest to prepare Soto for his November 17 title shot against WBO super featherweight c Read Full Story >>>

KATSIDIS THINKS PACMAN WILL WIN OVER BARRERA

By Anthony 'Duljoman' Andales, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Little Rock -- Katsidis the Great has predicted that Manny Pacquiao will win against Marco Antonio Barrera. He said that Marco Antonio has aged now and way past his prime. And if Manny's training in Cebu is effective then Manny will absolutely knockout Barrera, Katsidis added. Also, I asked Kat Read Full Story >>>

Gretchen Abaniel Wins WIBA Asia Pacific Crown

By Salvador Lopez, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007

Rising talent Gretchen Abaniel captured the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Asia Pacific minimum-weight crown when she defeated Li Hai Li via an 8-round unanimous decision in last night’s main event of the Ba Read Full Story >>>

DONAIRE STARTS WORKING OUT FOR DEC. TITLE DEFENSE

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007

The father and trainer of Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, Nonito Donaire Sr, says the IBF/IBO flyweight champion is “doing fine” in preparation for a title defense in December. In an overseas telephone conversatio Read Full Story >>>

RIVERA FLATLY DENIES HE IS THE 'PINOY INSIDER'

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Former broadcaster and boxing man Hermie Rivera has flatly denied suspicions that he is the “Pinoy Insider” quoted by boxing writer Michael Marley who said that Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao plans to pullout of his October 6 rematch with legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas becau Read Full Story >>>

Boxing to finish '07 with a bang

By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Fans of MMA and UFC say boxing is DOA. But it isn't, of course. Although it's been a bit slow lately, this has been a good year for the sport. And 2007 figures to finish strong, with several meaningful fights on the agenda. And the beauty of it all? Many of them are not pay-per-view: Jer Read Full Story >>>

MARQUEZ VS. JUAREZ RESCHEDULED ON NOV. 3

PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 16, 2007) – Boxing fans were left disappointed last week by the announcement that the WBC super featherweight title bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Rocky Juarez was called off due to a Marquez injury, but thanks to some quick work by Golden Boy Promotions and SHOWTIME, this c Read Full Story >>>

Whatever Happened to F-U-N?

By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
It’s just amazing how uptight and disgruntled that so many people within boxing can come off as at times. The backlash that the Bossman “Gordo” Marley has received in recent times due to his “rumors” and “sources” that have placed the Barrera-Pacquiao bout in jeopardy has been enormous. I have a fee Read Full Story >>>

ANGRY GACAL CHALLENGES MARLEY TO A FISTFIGHT!

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Sep 2007

Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal is visibly angered by the stories of boxing writer Michael Marley which have been carried by the widely-read Philboxing.com in which the American boxing writ Read Full Story >>>

Manny open to fight Katsidis

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
Although he’s not looking past Marco Antonio Barrera, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said recently hard-hitting WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis will be considered as a future opponent “if the price is right.” Pacquiao is the heavy betting favorite to repeat over Barrera in their Las Read Full Story >>>

Batawang an easy target

By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- A thunderclap left to the head, which sent his bigger Russian sparmate tottering, yesterday showed that Bert Batawang has a great shot at the IBF light flyweight crown of Mexican Ulises Solis, but the Cebuano also exposed serious flaws, mainly in defense, during a furious sparring her Read Full Story >>>

Two hours in the life of our boxing champ

By John Pages, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
HE WORE red, high-cut boots by Nike with the words “PACQUIAO” and “MANNY” etched at the back. His black shorts were printed with yellow flames. A gray sleeveless Nike shirt covered his chest while a green pair of gloves wrapped his hands. Last Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., accompanied by the country’s Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao fetes fans at Cebu Coliseum today

By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 16 Sep 2007
WITH one week before he formally closes his Cebu training camp, boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is again holding a fans day at the Cebu Coliseum starting at 9 a.m. today. Pacquiao held the same fans day last Aug. 26, when the RWS International gym was still “open” to people who wanted watch the Filip Read Full Story >>>

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 >>>