10/09/07 boxing news

Breaking News: Pacquiao Going Home a Day Ahead of Schedule By Ed de la Vega, DDS, 10/09/07 AUSTRALIAN BOXER PULLS OUT OF WBF TITLE FIGHT By Ronnie Nathanielsz, 10/09/07 TOP RANK SIGNS GONZALES AND MARAON! By Salven L. Lagumbay, 10/09/07 PENALOSA, ARCE IN NEAR-RIOT AT MANDALAY! By Salven L. Lagumbay, 10/09/07 DIAZ AND MARQUEZ LEAD RACE IN NEXT PACQUIAO SWEEPSTAKES By Salven L. Lagumbay, 10/09/07

ALL for Manny "PACMAN" Pacquiao

Pacquiao Bests Barrera in Boxing Match
By Doug Fischer, MaxBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 6 – The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera did not feature the sustained action or unbridled passion of either fighter’s classic trilogy with Erik Morales. It didn’t have the drama of Pacquiao’s draw with Juan Manuel Marquez or the technical brilliance of Bar Read Full Story >>>

PACQUIAO WINS HANDSOMELY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007

The Philippines’ national treasure Manny Pacquiao, cheered on by his flag-waving countrymen who packed the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Sunday, score a handsome unanimous twelve round decision over legenda Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao boxing victory briefly unites Philippine combatants
By Associated Press, International Herald Tribune, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
MANILA, Philippines: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led Filipinos rejoicing Sunday over the latest victory of Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, who caused Philippine troops and Muslim rebels to briefly lay down their arms to support him. Pacquiao beat Marco Antonio Barrera on Saturday in a Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Wins, via Unanimous Curtain Call! Leuvano, Andrade, and Forbes Victorius!
By Craig Mastendri, EastSideBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
The rumor’s, the build up, and the hype disappeared. Manny Pacquiao, decidedly remained after 12 rounds of boxing action! The Judges cards, were 118-109, 118-109, and 115-112. My scorecard was 117-110 in favor of Pacquiao, it’s very hard to see scoring rounds Six through Twelve, any other way, than Read Full Story >>>

GMA, AFP laud Pacman
The Philippine Star, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
President Gloria Arroyo and the Armed Forces of the Philippines led the nation in celebrating Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s victory over Mexico’s Marco Antonio “Baby Face Assassin” Barrera. The President said Pacman’s victory has once again buoyed the national pride with his fighting form and indomit Read Full Story >>>

President Arroyo heaps praise on Pacquiao
ABS-CBN News, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
President Arroyo congratulated Manny Pacquiao for scoring a unanimous decision over Mexican boxing legend Marco Antonio Barrera Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. “Our 'Pambansang Kamao' (National Fistfighter) is the Philippines gif Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao pummels Barrera in super featherweight boxing fight
Agence France Press, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS (AFP) — Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao continued his mastery over veteran Marc Antonio Barrera Saturday with unanimous 12-round decision in their super featherweight fight. It was a rematch of their 2003 bout which was also won by Pacquiao who dominated Barrera with superior hand s Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao too fast, too strong for outgunned Barrera
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS -- Four years ago, Manny Pacquiao steamrolled Marco Antonio Barrera en route to an 11th-round TKO victory. It wasn't nearly as easy this time around, but Pacquiao still got the job done in the rematch. Landing harder punches and flurrying effectively, Pacquiao controlled the action and Read Full Story >>>

It's Unanimous: Manny Pacquiao Wins
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS-In the long-expected rematch Manny Pacquiao could not humble Mexico’s Marco Antonio Barrera but he proved once again his power too much in winning by unanimous decision on Saturday. “It was different from the first fight,” said Pacquiao (45-3-2, 34 KOs). “He is a fine boxer.” A boist Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao's Win Sends Barrera Into Retirement
By Sammy Rozenberg, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
It was a rematch that was four years in the making. A packed Las Vegas crowd at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino saw Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2, 35 KOs) win a clear unanimous twelve-round decision over Marco Antonio Barrera (63-6, 42 KOs). The win was far from the beating Pacquiao gave Barrera in 20 Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao rolls past Barrera in rematch
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao was faster, stronger and busier on Saturday as he punched his way to a one-sided decision over Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera in their super featherweight bout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Pacquiao was hardly overwhelming, but Barrera didn't have the speed o Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao beats Barrera again
By Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Sun, 07 Oct 2007

LAS VEGAS -- Though Marco Antonio Barrera kept his feet, Manny Pacquiao kept his supremacy. Pacquiao beat Barrera for the second time Saturday night, winning a gritty unanimous decision nearly four years after Read Full Story >>>

EARLY VEGAS FIGHT RESULTS!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS--Superstar Manny Pacquiao will go into tonight's show wearing a white-and-red trunks, while Mexican icon Marco Antonio Barrera will be in a flaming red trunks. Pacquiao will be fighting out of the Red corner, while Barrera takes the Blue corner. The Francisco Bojado-Steve Forbes figh Read Full Story >>>

Handa Ako Sa Tatlong Aspeto
By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007

LAS VEGAS -- Sa oras na binabasa ninyo itong kolum ko, ako po ay kasalukuyang naghahanda na para sa laban namin ni Marco Antonio Barrera dito sa Las Vegas. Sabado ng gabi ngayon dito sa America. Sa ganap na ika-8 ng ga Read Full Story >>>

EARLY VEGAS UPDATE! (WITH PHOTOS)
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS--Top R&B princess Kyla has just done her rehearsal of the national anthem, looking every inch ready for her biggest performance ever. She was accompanied by some GMA-7 officials. Early birds at the Mandalay Bay Events Center are Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, the Inquirer's Recah Trinida Read Full Story >>>

JULATON FIGHT SHELVED!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS--The Ana Julaton-Hondi Hernandez four-round bout has been shelved apparently due to weight disparity when the two female fighters weighed in yesterday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center here. Also being shelved is the fight between Filipino Vernie Torres and Manuel Sarabia. Torres came i Read Full Story >>>

HOLY MASS AT THE PACQUIAO SUITE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS--The traditional Holy Mass that is part and parcel of the Pacquiao Team preparation was held today at the Pacquiao suite 61906 atop the 61st floor of The Hotel at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort. As Read Full Story >>>

PENALOSA VS DE LEON REMATCH SET FOR FEBRUARY
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007

LAS VEGAS -- It will be a battle of two world champions when reigning WBO bantam king Gerry Penalosa trades leathers once again with WBO superbantam boss Daniel Ponce De Leon in a highly-anticipated rematch in February. Read Full Story >>>

Doghouse Decides; Pacquiao vs. Barrera II
DogHouseBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
Tonight, from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, live only on HBO pay-per-view 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, two ring warriors will collide in an anticipated rematch as Manny Pacquiao 44-3-2 (35) goes head to head against Marco Antonio Barrera 63-5 (42) in a scheduled twelve round super featherweight showdown. Read Full Story >>>

Great Expectations
By Vikram Birring, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
On November 15, 2003, Manny Pacquiao walked into the Alamodome as a virtual unknown in the sport of boxing. He had been champion in numerous weight divisions, but on this night, he was facing a boxing immortal: Marco Antonio Barrera, otherwise known as ‘The Baby-Faced Assassin’. Emmanuel Pacquiao Read Full Story >>>

AFP silences guns for Pacquiao fight
By Marichu Villanueva, The Philippine Star, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
Today, there is only one battle that matters. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is observing an “undeclared” nationwide ceasefire with all rebel groups to lead the Filipino nation in cheering for Manny Pacquiao in his World Boxing Council (WBC) International superfeatherweight title defen Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao tipped to win by knockout
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS - Nearly four years after they waged war in San Antonio, Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera will be at it again Saturday evening (Sunday noon in Manila) at the Events Center of Mandalay Bay. It’s a fight, scheduled for 12 rounds, everybody’s been waiting for, not much for the Fili Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao going for KO after weight problem
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS--A gaunt, ghostly figure officially identified as Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines was certified ready on Friday (Saturday in Manila) for his monumental rematch with muscular Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera at the Events Center of the Mandalay Bay Hotel here. Based on the displayed physi Read Full Story >>>

MILENDO WINS WBO ASIA PACIFIC CROWN IN CAGAYAN DE ORO AS SONSONA LOSES OPBF TILT IN JAPAN
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
Undefeated ALA Boy Milan Milendo has won the vacant WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight title a few hours ago with a fourth round technical knockout victory over Thailand's Nuapayak Sakkririn. The end came at the 2:58 mark of the round. The victory improved Milendo's record to 13-0, 4 KO's. T Read Full Story >>>

JULATON, FARENAS EXCITED IN UNDERCARD BOUTS
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007

LAS VEGAS--Fil-Am Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton and Filipino featherweight prospect Michael Farenas have expressed readiness to do their best when they clash against separate opponents in the undercard of today's "Will to W Read Full Story >>>

Barrera goes boldly to Pacquiao rematch
By Jerry Magee, SignOnSanDiego.com, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
When Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao first fought in San Antonio, Texas, in November 2003, Barrera was 29 and Pacquiao was 24. Barrera was stopped in the 11th round. Now Barrera is 33. His skills and his reactions could not have been enhanced by the passing of the years. At 28, Pacqui Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao sets to retire Barrera
By Atty. Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
THE desert heat in Las Vegas figures to be scorching hot Sunday when Filipino Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera touch gloves in a scheduled 12-rounder at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. While no official world title is at stake, Pacquiao and Barrera are easil Read Full Story >>>

Donaire’s contrary view
By Joaquin Henson, The Peninsula (Qatar), Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS – International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. has an interesting theory on what Marco Antonio Barrera must do to neutralize Manny Pacquiao’s advantage in speed and power during their “Will To Win” rematch at the Mandalay Bay Events Center here this morning ( Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao zapped by weight problem?
By Homer Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS — Around noon time yesterday, while credentialed reporters were having lunch, whispers of a minor problem in the Pacman camp bounced off the walls of the media center. Word leaked that Manny Pacquiao woke up weighing 133 pounds. And it floated around the Mandalay Bay like fresh gossip Read Full Story >>>

Mexican boxing agent cheers for Filipino idol
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 07 Oct 2007
LAS VEGAS – Rafael Mendoza, the seasoned boxing agent from Mexico, has joined the Manny Pacquiao cheering squad. Mendoza, a former sportswriter who has handled 18 different champions over recent decades, Friday said Pacquiao’s speed will be the key against Marco Antonio Barrera. “Why will Pacq Read Full Story >>>

Barrera Already On The Canvas?
By Matthew Hurley, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
The upcoming rematch between Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao has more people wondering if Barrera has anything left rather than if there could be a reversal of Pacquiao’s 11th round knockout of the “Baby Faced Assassin” back in 2003. The rematch was a natural about three years ago but now t Read Full Story >>>

ROACH BACK IN AMERICA, PACQUIAO PRIMED AND READY
By Brad Cooney, BoxingTalk.net, Tue, 25 Sep
caught up with a jet lagged Freddie Roach and got an update on how training camp went for Manny Pacquiao in Cebu, Philippines. Roach informs Boxingtalk that Manny is primed and ready, and predicts that this fight wi Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO FIGHTS FOR LITTLE PRINCESS TOOBy Emmanuel B. Villaruel, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Sep 2007Everytime he climbs the ring, Filipino sports hero Manny Pacquiao fights not only for personal glory and the nation's pride, but also for his family. And with the arrival of his little 'Princess' Mary Divine Read Full Story >>>

ROACH: MANNY READY TO
Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
Even as the Philippines national treasure Manny Pacquiao prepares for his final week of sparring at the Wild Card Gym of celebrated trainer Freddie Roach in Los Angeles, Roach says his prized possession “is ready to Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao pushes hard to be at his best against Barrera
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- He did not say anything upon arrival, but Manny Pacquiao made a clear statement -- he’s out to be at his best -- when he burst from bed at the break of dawn Sunday and did an unscheduled 30-minute jog to the surprise of aides and handlers. Pacquiao, in thick blue workout outfit, a Read Full Story >>>

MEXICAN SOTO WANTS BANAL FIGHT FOR DEC. 8
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
Dangerous Mexican veteran Jovanny "Bambino" Soto is aching for a fight against undefeated AJ 'Bazooka' Banal on December 8 in Manila to determine the next challenger for WBO superfly champion Fernando Montiel. The WBC Fecombox and Mexic Read Full Story >>>

Roach dismisses ‘fix’
Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
TRAINER FREDDIE Roach dismissed rumors swirling around that Manny Pacquiao is going to intentionally lose the second clash with Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in anticipation of a fatter paycheck in the mandatory third and rubber match. "People tell me that Manny’s going to throw this fight to Read Full Story >>>

Will to win?
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
FILIPINO boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is hoping and praying that it will be God’s will for him to win in his upcoming rematch against Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico. This was what the 28-year-old Pacquiao revealed to those present inside the executive room of the Wild Card Gym in Parañaque Sa Read Full Story >>>

KYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT PACQUIAO-BARRERA REMATCH
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
R&B Princess Kyla, known for her raspy and husky voice, has been chosen by no less than superstar Manny Pacquiao to sing the Philippine national anthem at the October 6 'Will to Win' card featuring the Filipino icon against Mexican sta Read Full Story >>>

Roach assures no ‘rubber’ for Barrera
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
Freddie Roach has guaranteed that there won’t be a third fight between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera. “A third fight” No. That’s not going to happen,” said the American boxing guru in quashing any thoughts of Barrera winning the Oct. 6 rematch and forcing a rubber match. Roach firml Read Full Story >>>

Manny hits LA, is ready for war
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
CARRYING anew the hopes of the entire Filipino nation in his broad shoulders, Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles Saturday night to embark on another compelling mission and that is to keep his place on top of the boxing world. Philboxing.com reported that Pacquiao arrived at the LAX with train Read Full Story >>>

No spy can stop Barrera on a mission
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
TO SHUN defeat is the only motivation that Mexican three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera has to beat Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao on Oct. 6 (Oct. 7 RP time) at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in the US. For four years, Barrera admitted that what Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao
PR-GB.com, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
The name is Emmanuel. To the boxing world, he is Pacman. To his adoring fans, he is Our Manny. To the boxing pundits, analysts, enthusiasts, commentators, not excluding politician-hangers on, he is Pacquiao. To the millions of starving Filipinos, hungry for heroes, who feed on political bickering br Read Full Story >>>

Golden Boy Promotions Owns the Farm Within BoxingBut Are they Rotating the Crops and Planting the Seeds?
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 25 Sep 2007
A farm at it’s height of cultivation is a truly beautiful thing. At an apple orchard, the trees are densely covered with perfectly matured and ripened fruits. It is a time in a farmer’s life when he actually gets to reap the rewards of his back breaking work throughout the year (think May 6). As he Read Full Story >>>

The City of Angels to be Struck by “The Hurricane”
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton is set to arrive Sunday to see world famous Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao. Julaton who has been training in the Bay Area for her upcoming fight Oct. 6th is finally en route to L.A. Read Full Story >>>

Brian’s Boxing Mailbag, Sep. 24,
Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
The wait is finally over boxing fans. We have endured a long stretch without a major fight and if you are anything like me you are starting to feel the aches, pains, and twitches; a side effect of my addiction to pugilism. The drought was supposed to end earlier in September but injuries KO’d Read Full Story >>>

NIETES-PORNSAWAN TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
CEBU CITY--Fight tickets to this Sunday's huge world title event featuring Filipino Donnie Nietes against undefeated Thai Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel are now available for fans. Prime VIP Seats are priced at P2,500, while Ringside tickets can be had for P1,500. Bal Read Full Story >>>

PS TO MARLEY-GACAL; WILL PACQUIAO GET HIS DESERVED PURSE?
By Anthony 'Duljoman' Andales, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Sep
Rock -- Michael Marley of Boxingconfidential.com wrote that Manny Pacquiao is not happy with his $3M purse for fighting the Baby Face Assasin. Then Gacal the "reliable" adviser of Manny challenged Michael Marley to a friendly or unfriendly fist fight because Gacal thinks Michael was being rec Read Full Story >>>

Paquiao's Compulsive Punching To Do Barrera InBy Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Sep 2007That's Manny's clear intent in crushing Marco's hunt for redemption at Vegas' Mandalay Bay resort/casino. The Filipino idol is itching to display his ring charisma against the Mexican three-time champ who's Read Full Story >>>

Typhoon Pacquiao back with renewed fury
By Recah Trinidad, Inquirer News Service, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
LOS ANGELES -- He looked perfectly fine, ready to rumble. But it did not come as a surprise when Manny Pacquiao, who slept practically through the entire Manila-LAX flight Saturday, announced he would take to the road Sunday. There were no scheduled workouts Monday, and Wild Card people said Pacq Read Full Story >>>

Roach invites Barrera ‘to spy’
By Dennis Principe, Business Mirror, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
HALL-OF-Fame trainer Freddie Roach is so confident of a Manny Pacquiao win this October that he is actually willing to welcome Marco Antonio Barrera to watch their training anytime the Mexican wishes to do so. This was Roach’s answer to insinuations that he sent some spies inside the Mexican’s tr Read Full Story >>>

Nonito Donaire Warns: Filipinos Are Coming
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire hit the heavy bag with his usual flair in the crowded Hollywood boxing gym. Very few of the others realized that he was just days away from a world titl Read Full Story >>>

Barrera’s over-wrapped hands cause for alarm
The Philippine Star, Mon, 24 Sep 2007
Before it becomes too late, Freddie Roach has urged ring officials to take a much closer look at the way Marco Antonio Barrera’s hands are wrapped inside the dressing room. “I’m going to raise a big issue if they (officials) let him do what they want in wrapping those hands,” said Roach, who warn Read Full Story >>>

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 >>>