By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Nov 2010
LOS ANGELES - Barely a week before the fight, it's all systems go at the Wild Card Gym as the Team Pacquiao finally wrapped up preparations for the big event in Dallas, Texas.
I and Goody together with my parents in law Ditdit and Virgie Llido and cousin Joy Llido arrived at Los Angeles and would like to thank the welcoming party Ronald, Charm, Diosdado and Joy Gabi for the very warm reception.
I am too happy and content to see my good friend Manny in top shape and displayed his usual and even faster hand speed, power and footworks during his training with the able supervision of head coach Fredie Roach assisted by Nonoy Neri, Buboy and Blas Fernandez, Joe Ramos, Jojo Sta. Maria, Mike Koncz and Alex Ariza. These people play a great and important role in Manny's camp.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Pacquiao and Mayweather representatives still arguing over talks, who should we believe?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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Although the fight talks are now long dead, for the time being at least, the controversy over what actually took place between the representatives of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather rages on.
As most fans will no doubt have read essentially one side says that the two were in negotiations to put together a fight, while the other insists nothing even remotely close to this ever took place.
Today though the final player in proceedings finally spoke up, hopefully ending speculation and settling the matter once and for all.
Fans on either side have been divided over which side should be believed, but today Ross Greenburg has given his side of things.
The one man in the middle of the two camps and who can probably be trusted more easily than anyone else is Greenburg, the president of HBO sports, and as such a neutral party. Unlike either side his interest in getting involved was purely that the fight would get made, and discrediting either side wouldn't have served him any purpose because he will still have to work with both in the future.
In a statement released today Greenburg said:
“Fights like Mayweather vs. Pacquiao are significant because of these fighters’ ability to connect with sports fans around the world. It’s unfortunate that it won’t happen in 2010. I had been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2nd, carefully trying to put the fight together. Hopefully, someday this fight will happen. Sports fans deserve it.”
Greenburg's statement not only confirms that talks indeed were happening, but also clarifies what kind of negotiations were happening.
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As most fans will no doubt have read essentially one side says that the two were in negotiations to put together a fight, while the other insists nothing even remotely close to this ever took place.
Today though the final player in proceedings finally spoke up, hopefully ending speculation and settling the matter once and for all.
Fans on either side have been divided over which side should be believed, but today Ross Greenburg has given his side of things.
The one man in the middle of the two camps and who can probably be trusted more easily than anyone else is Greenburg, the president of HBO sports, and as such a neutral party. Unlike either side his interest in getting involved was purely that the fight would get made, and discrediting either side wouldn't have served him any purpose because he will still have to work with both in the future.
In a statement released today Greenburg said:
“Fights like Mayweather vs. Pacquiao are significant because of these fighters’ ability to connect with sports fans around the world. It’s unfortunate that it won’t happen in 2010. I had been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2nd, carefully trying to put the fight together. Hopefully, someday this fight will happen. Sports fans deserve it.”
Greenburg's statement not only confirms that talks indeed were happening, but also clarifies what kind of negotiations were happening.
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Mayweather, Pacquiao, Margarito Thoughts
By Vitali Shaposhnikov, Diamond Boxing, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
What was supposed to be an amazing event might end up being historically epic. I am of course talking about the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight. Now that Margarito is in the works for Manny, most people feel disappointed and cheated by Floyd and his team. Don’t fret, that fight will happen, and it will happen sooner rather than later. All the speculations and commotions surrounding the history of this proposed mega-fight create something known as drama theory. “In a drama, emotions trigger rationalizations that create changes in the game, and so change follows change until either all conflicts are resolved or action becomes necessary. The game as re-defined is then played.” There is also the snowball effect, where the build up is based on the ‘not’ of the discussions.
The first thing that confuses many fans is what happened a couple of weeks ago. Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum informed the press that negotiation with team Mayweather has been finalized, and even though Floyd hasn’t signed anything himself, his manager Leonard Ellerbe did put his signature on the contract. Ellerbe had the following to say in response to that: “Here are the facts. Al Haymon, Richard Schaefer and myself speak to each other on a regular basis and the truth is no negotiations have ever taken place nor was there ever a deal agreed upon by Team Mayweather or Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao on November 13. Either Ross Greenburg or Bob Arum is not telling the truth.”
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The first thing that confuses many fans is what happened a couple of weeks ago. Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum informed the press that negotiation with team Mayweather has been finalized, and even though Floyd hasn’t signed anything himself, his manager Leonard Ellerbe did put his signature on the contract. Ellerbe had the following to say in response to that: “Here are the facts. Al Haymon, Richard Schaefer and myself speak to each other on a regular basis and the truth is no negotiations have ever taken place nor was there ever a deal agreed upon by Team Mayweather or Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao on November 13. Either Ross Greenburg or Bob Arum is not telling the truth.”
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Margarito's Trainer: "Antonio May Stop Pacquiao Late!"
By Lem Satterfield, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 27 Jul 2010
Robert Garcia is a rising star in the world of training. Garcia's stable of clients is growing by the month. On November 13, one of Garcia's fighters, Antonio Margarito, will face the biggest challenge of his long career when he steps in the ring with Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title.
Margarito will begin training in the first week of September. Garcia is planning a ten week camp to get Margarito in proper form for the fight. There will be a catch-weight of 150-pounds, which Garcia says will not be a problem for Margarito. According to Garcia, the "Tijuana Tornado" was at the junior middleweight limit two weeks before his last fight with Roberto Garcia.
"I believe that the fight will be at a catch-weight of 150 pounds, and 150 is no problem for Antonio. The last time he came in to camp, he was 12 pounds over where he had to fight, which was 154. Two weeks before the fight, he was already on weight," Garcia said. "So he had no problem making that weight. So he will be a very strong fighter in there against Manny Pacquiao."
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Margarito will begin training in the first week of September. Garcia is planning a ten week camp to get Margarito in proper form for the fight. There will be a catch-weight of 150-pounds, which Garcia says will not be a problem for Margarito. According to Garcia, the "Tijuana Tornado" was at the junior middleweight limit two weeks before his last fight with Roberto Garcia.
"I believe that the fight will be at a catch-weight of 150 pounds, and 150 is no problem for Antonio. The last time he came in to camp, he was 12 pounds over where he had to fight, which was 154. Two weeks before the fight, he was already on weight," Garcia said. "So he had no problem making that weight. So he will be a very strong fighter in there against Manny Pacquiao."
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Margarito versus Pacquiao - Reap What You Sow
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When I think of the word Paris I’m reminded of the finer things in life. Last night I thought of our old coffee shop back home in a city that looks more like a town to me. Paris in itself is such a fine, fine word that may singlehandedly take away the fuss just thinking of it in a stressful day at the office. It summons words akin to it such as love, good food, enchanting sights, art, and structures; Now thanks to Antonio Margarito, who is not an artist, at least not in terms related to anything delicate and decent, and who is not an architect or craftsman of art structures but uses plaster yet in a deadly way, a tainted meaning is now embedded to the Plaster of Paris.
In hindsight, it seems clearer now after all the revelations in the past days of both Pacman and Mayweather’s camps lies that the Mega fight was never intended to happen at all, at least not this year. To me, it seems like Top Rank big boss Bob Arum wants to make a milking cow out of Manny one more time via Mexico, or maybe the U.A.E. depending on how much money gets laid down on the table before Pacquiao meets his ultimate match in Mayweather, and then maybe calls it a career. He said it himself that he spends so much money on building up the careers of his fighters and it’s not hard to comprehend that he wants one more squeeze for a return in investment. So milk it, Bob, milk it good.
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In hindsight, it seems clearer now after all the revelations in the past days of both Pacman and Mayweather’s camps lies that the Mega fight was never intended to happen at all, at least not this year. To me, it seems like Top Rank big boss Bob Arum wants to make a milking cow out of Manny one more time via Mexico, or maybe the U.A.E. depending on how much money gets laid down on the table before Pacquiao meets his ultimate match in Mayweather, and then maybe calls it a career. He said it himself that he spends so much money on building up the careers of his fighters and it’s not hard to comprehend that he wants one more squeeze for a return in investment. So milk it, Bob, milk it good.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
COTTO’S WIN PROVIDES PACQUIAO POSSIBLE CRACK AT 8TH WORLD TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 06 Jun 2010
While Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and pound-for-pound king and “Fighter of the Decade” are not taking Floyd Mayweather Jr’s statement that he plans to take one or two years off from boxing thereby killing a possible mega-buck showdown between the two this November and hush-hush negotiations are still going on, Miguel Cotto’s victory in the WBA super welterweight title fight over Yuri Foreman provides another option for Pacquiao in case Mayweather continues to duck the Filipino.
Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz told us on the way back to their hotel after watching the fight with Pacquiao and his lovely wife Jinkee that they “had a minor discussion” about a possible rematch with Cotto.
A rematch for the super welterweight title at 154 pounds would give Pacquiao a chance to cement his place in the record books by winning an eighth world title in eight separate weight divisions, should Pacquiao win a rematch having won the WBO welterweight title with a 12th round TKO over Cotto last November.
Koncz said the idea is “to see what happens” adding that “if the Mayweather fight is not made then we’ll go to plan B” which could mean a fight against Antonio Margarito, Cotto or even Juan Manuel Marquez who has been crying out for a third and last shot at Pacquiao with whom Marquez salvaged a draw in their first meeting after being dropped three times in the first round and lost the rematch by a split decision after being dropped once more in the fourth round.
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Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz told us on the way back to their hotel after watching the fight with Pacquiao and his lovely wife Jinkee that they “had a minor discussion” about a possible rematch with Cotto.
A rematch for the super welterweight title at 154 pounds would give Pacquiao a chance to cement his place in the record books by winning an eighth world title in eight separate weight divisions, should Pacquiao win a rematch having won the WBO welterweight title with a 12th round TKO over Cotto last November.
Koncz said the idea is “to see what happens” adding that “if the Mayweather fight is not made then we’ll go to plan B” which could mean a fight against Antonio Margarito, Cotto or even Juan Manuel Marquez who has been crying out for a third and last shot at Pacquiao with whom Marquez salvaged a draw in their first meeting after being dropped three times in the first round and lost the rematch by a split decision after being dropped once more in the fourth round.
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Miguel Cotto TKOs Yuri Foreman in 9
By Lorne Scoggins, Examiner.com, Sun, 06 Jun 2010
Before an enthusiastic crowd at the Yankees Stadium, Miguel Cotto proved that he's very much still in the game. Cotto demonstrated his superior punching power from the beginning of the first round.
Cotto, who is now trained by Emmanuel Steward, showed marked improvement in his footwork and boxing skills.
In Rnd. 7, Foreman's bandaged right knee appeared to give out and he went down. After taking a brief rest, Foreman continued. Cotto took advantage of the situation by coming on strong and attempting to get the knockout. Foreman managed to hold his own and engaged with Cotto in some powerful exchanges.
Foreman came out for Rnd. 8 and continued to hobble around the ring, obviously badly bothered by the injured knee. A white towel was thrown into the ring and the bout appeared to be over, but after some confusion, the referee determined that the towel didn't come from Foreman's corner, but from "an outside source".
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Cotto, who is now trained by Emmanuel Steward, showed marked improvement in his footwork and boxing skills.
In Rnd. 7, Foreman's bandaged right knee appeared to give out and he went down. After taking a brief rest, Foreman continued. Cotto took advantage of the situation by coming on strong and attempting to get the knockout. Foreman managed to hold his own and engaged with Cotto in some powerful exchanges.
Foreman came out for Rnd. 8 and continued to hobble around the ring, obviously badly bothered by the injured knee. A white towel was thrown into the ring and the bout appeared to be over, but after some confusion, the referee determined that the towel didn't come from Foreman's corner, but from "an outside source".
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
MAYWEATHER KILLS PACQUIAO FIGHT, ANNOUNCES HE’S TAKING A YEAR OR TWO OFF
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 05 Jun 2010
Floyd Mayweather Jr has killed all chances of a multi-million dollar showdown with pound-for-pound king and “Fighter of the Decade” Manny Pacquiao by announcing that he is “taking a year or two off” from boxing.
Viva Sports/Insidesports.ph monitored the TV interview during the “Make A Wish Foundation” charity affair in which Mayweather Jr made the statement when a reporter joked about Amando wanting to see him fight Pacquiao.
Amando was the young man whose wish was to meet his favorite fighter Mayweather Jr which Floyd granted. Amando is suffering from Hodgins disease which is a type of cancer originating from a person’s white blood cells..
Mayweather provided no indication of when or if he will return to the ring after his second break and said he didn’t know what the future was like.
He last took a 21 month break after a 10 round TKO of Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton on December 8, 2007 and returned to the ring on September 19, 2009 to score an easy twelve round unanimous decision over a much smaller and outclassed Juan Manuel Marquez after which he won another comfortable twelve round unanimous decision over WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley although Mosley’s title was not on the line because Mayweather refused to pay his share of the sanction fees.
At this point there has been no word from either Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer or Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who were reportedly negotiating quietly to try and make a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight happen on November 13.
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Viva Sports/Insidesports.ph monitored the TV interview during the “Make A Wish Foundation” charity affair in which Mayweather Jr made the statement when a reporter joked about Amando wanting to see him fight Pacquiao.
Amando was the young man whose wish was to meet his favorite fighter Mayweather Jr which Floyd granted. Amando is suffering from Hodgins disease which is a type of cancer originating from a person’s white blood cells..
Mayweather provided no indication of when or if he will return to the ring after his second break and said he didn’t know what the future was like.
He last took a 21 month break after a 10 round TKO of Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton on December 8, 2007 and returned to the ring on September 19, 2009 to score an easy twelve round unanimous decision over a much smaller and outclassed Juan Manuel Marquez after which he won another comfortable twelve round unanimous decision over WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley although Mosley’s title was not on the line because Mayweather refused to pay his share of the sanction fees.
At this point there has been no word from either Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer or Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who were reportedly negotiating quietly to try and make a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight happen on November 13.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
FRAZIER TO PRESENT ‘FIGHTER OF THE YEAR’ AWARD TO PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jun 2010
Former world heavyweight champion “Smokin” Joe Frazier will present the coveted “Fighter of the Year” award of the prestigious Boxing Writers Association of America to pound-for-pound king and “Fighter of the Decade” Manny Pacquiao in a gala dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel on 45th Street in New York on Friday.
Pacquiao, his wife Jinkee and their entourage are already in New York for the awards dinner and BWAA president Jack Hiirsh told us that Pacquiao is reportedly “excited about the event.”
Hirsh noted that it is “extra special for him (Pacquiao) being both ‘Fighter of the Year’ and ‘Fighter of the Decade.”
The respected BWAA president informed us that it was 38 years ago , at the same hotel, the Roosevelt, that Frazier received his “Fighter of the Year” award from the BWAA for defeating Muhammad Ali.
Ali came out of forced retirement because of the draft issue and lost a unanimous decision over 15 rounds in a terrific battle at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971 in which Frazier dropped Ali with a tremendous left hook in the final round to retain his WBC and WBA heavyweight titles.
Ali won their rematch at the same venue to grab the North American Boxing Federation title over 12 rounds on January 20, 1974 and in a third fight Ali scored a sensational 14th round stoppage when over Frazier didn’t come out of the 15th round in the memorable “Thrilla in Manila” at the Araneta Coliseum, the “Mecca of Philippine sports and entertainment” on October 1, 1975.
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Pacquiao, his wife Jinkee and their entourage are already in New York for the awards dinner and BWAA president Jack Hiirsh told us that Pacquiao is reportedly “excited about the event.”
Hirsh noted that it is “extra special for him (Pacquiao) being both ‘Fighter of the Year’ and ‘Fighter of the Decade.”
The respected BWAA president informed us that it was 38 years ago , at the same hotel, the Roosevelt, that Frazier received his “Fighter of the Year” award from the BWAA for defeating Muhammad Ali.
Ali came out of forced retirement because of the draft issue and lost a unanimous decision over 15 rounds in a terrific battle at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971 in which Frazier dropped Ali with a tremendous left hook in the final round to retain his WBC and WBA heavyweight titles.
Ali won their rematch at the same venue to grab the North American Boxing Federation title over 12 rounds on January 20, 1974 and in a third fight Ali scored a sensational 14th round stoppage when over Frazier didn’t come out of the 15th round in the memorable “Thrilla in Manila” at the Araneta Coliseum, the “Mecca of Philippine sports and entertainment” on October 1, 1975.
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Manny Pacquiao: Fighter of the Decade
The Boxing Writer’s Association of America (BWAA) has named Filipino boxer and seven weight world champion, Manny Pacquiao as ‘Fighter of the Decade.’ He won the award as a result of his ‘dominating performances’ over the last few years. BWAA president Jack Hirsch explained that ‘Pacquiao’s wins were more decisive than those of his counterparts from 2000 to 2009.’ Pacquiao beat off undefeated rivals Floyd Mayweather Jr and Joe Calzaghe to win the prestigious honour.
It is a crowning achievement for the fighter after an exceptional decade in the sport where he arrived as an unknown quantity and became one of the most feared and respected boxers pound for pound in the world today. Pacquiao is the only boxer to win seven world titles in seven weight classes (from flyweight to welterweight) an achievement that looks unlikely to be bettered.
Scoring notable wins over world champions Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto, the Filipino phenomenon has proved his credentials for greatness beyond a shadow of a doubt. He has recently turned his attention to politics being elected as a Sarangani congressman in his native country. He plans to retire in September this year to serve his constituents full time. With only one remaining fight and rival to face, the award comes at a nice time to remind him of the high regard fans and experts hold him in.
Pacquiao will be presented with the award at the 85th Annual BWAA Awards Dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on Friday (Saturday in Manila).
Unfortunately his main rival Floyd Mayweather Jr has made some rather unpleasant and disparaging remarks towards Pacquiao and his achievements. It all sounds like sour grapes to me. Mayweather said ‘He beat a Miguel Cotto who got pummelled with a cast and he beat a Ricky Hatton that got stretchered by me…(he) struggled twice, which we really know he got beat, struggled with (Juan Manuel) Marquez, which we know he really lost. Right? And we know he been knocked out twice and he got outboxed by Erik Morales, but then they still give him Boxer of the Decade. So that’s another thing I don’t understand.’
Everyone is clamouring for a Pacquiao versus Mayweather contest later this year. It has been scuppered in the past due to blood testing and general haggling over conditions between the two rivals. Because of the money and that all important word in sports: ‘Legacy’ it has to happen.
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Veteran Miguel Diaz on Pacquiao-Mayweather: “Economics will dictate where the fight belongs”
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Wed, 02 Jun 2010
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Very few people in the boxing world have gotten as many rewarding experiences out in Las Vegas as veteran corner man Miguel Diaz. Born in Argentina in 1932, Diaz would eventually make his way to the United States in search of a better life and soon was able to call California his home. A relocation to Nevada would come hand in hand with Diaz’ involvement in the sport and he would soon find himself working with one of the sport’s biggest promotional companies, Top Rank.
Diaz’ work within the company saw him play many roles, from being an every day cut man, giving advice in the corner, helping the fighters in training camp with their day to day needs, and just about anything else you could imagine or ask for. Over the years Diaz has played an intricate part in the careers of such fighters as Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales, Miguel Cotto, Ricardo Torres, Joshua Clottey, and countless others.
One talent who Diaz got to know all too well was young and ambitious Floyd Mayweather Jr. who was fresh into his contract with Top Rank. Many hours were spent between the two men and Diaz’ belief in the Grand Rapids native’s ability was evident. While it was a great relationship the two men would eventually have to part ways in early 2001 as Diaz was working the corner of one of Mayweather’s opponents.
“I had a great time with him,” Diaz said of his time with Floyd. “Unfortunately at that particular time he had to fight one of my fighters, Diego Corrales. I was working the cuts on Floyd but I was training Diego so I had to separate from the team. I had too many little things at the time but I had a great relation with them and I still talk to his father and Uncle. I am actually the one responsible for Rafael Garcia being in his corner.”
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Diaz’ work within the company saw him play many roles, from being an every day cut man, giving advice in the corner, helping the fighters in training camp with their day to day needs, and just about anything else you could imagine or ask for. Over the years Diaz has played an intricate part in the careers of such fighters as Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales, Miguel Cotto, Ricardo Torres, Joshua Clottey, and countless others.
One talent who Diaz got to know all too well was young and ambitious Floyd Mayweather Jr. who was fresh into his contract with Top Rank. Many hours were spent between the two men and Diaz’ belief in the Grand Rapids native’s ability was evident. While it was a great relationship the two men would eventually have to part ways in early 2001 as Diaz was working the corner of one of Mayweather’s opponents.
“I had a great time with him,” Diaz said of his time with Floyd. “Unfortunately at that particular time he had to fight one of my fighters, Diego Corrales. I was working the cuts on Floyd but I was training Diego so I had to separate from the team. I had too many little things at the time but I had a great relation with them and I still talk to his father and Uncle. I am actually the one responsible for Rafael Garcia being in his corner.”
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Has Floyd Mayweather Jr become Manny Pacquiao's greatest rival?
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Wed, 02 Jun 2010
No fighter has ever challenged Manny Pacquiao like Floyd Mayweather Jr has. The ironic thing to all of this, is the fact that Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao have never stepped foot in a ring to yet to fight each other.
Yet, no fight has captured the boxing world quite like the potential showdown between boxing's greatest offense and boxing's greatest defense. But, does all of the public attacks and mega-hype equate to Floyd becoming Manny's greatest rival? Let's examiner further.
Floyd Mayweather Jr
No fighter has ever been more critical of Manny Pacquiao than Floyd Jr. The public onslaught against Manny from all of the Mayweathers is unprecedented. It's been a public witch hunt based on false accusations by the Mayweathers. I believe it was Floyd Sr who initially stated that Manny was taking some kind of PED and the rest is history. Everyone from Uncle Roger to Oscar De La Hoya jumped on the express train to defamation city.
Even after the fight fell through, Floyd Jr and his family continued to attack Pacquiao through the media. Week after week, they said he's scared to take the tests; he's hiding something; he must be on something illegal. This public attack is enough to frustrate any human being. So, it's no surprise that all of this got to the humbled and mellow Manny. Freddie Roach once said that he's never seen Manny angrier than when it comes to Floyd Mayweather Jr and I can believe that.
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Yet, no fight has captured the boxing world quite like the potential showdown between boxing's greatest offense and boxing's greatest defense. But, does all of the public attacks and mega-hype equate to Floyd becoming Manny's greatest rival? Let's examiner further.
Floyd Mayweather Jr
No fighter has ever been more critical of Manny Pacquiao than Floyd Jr. The public onslaught against Manny from all of the Mayweathers is unprecedented. It's been a public witch hunt based on false accusations by the Mayweathers. I believe it was Floyd Sr who initially stated that Manny was taking some kind of PED and the rest is history. Everyone from Uncle Roger to Oscar De La Hoya jumped on the express train to defamation city.
Even after the fight fell through, Floyd Jr and his family continued to attack Pacquiao through the media. Week after week, they said he's scared to take the tests; he's hiding something; he must be on something illegal. This public attack is enough to frustrate any human being. So, it's no surprise that all of this got to the humbled and mellow Manny. Freddie Roach once said that he's never seen Manny angrier than when it comes to Floyd Mayweather Jr and I can believe that.
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Pacquiao vs. Mayweather looking close, but what terms will both parties have agreed to?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Wed, 02 Jun 2010
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According to several sources close to the camps of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, the fight everyone has been waiting for looks to be close to finalized.
The issues that stopped the fight from happening in the past appear to have been largely resolved, and from the sounds of things, and Bob Arum's inexplicably cheerful demeanor, only the finer details remain to be worked through.
The biggest issue this time around remained the drug testing regime, and the purse split has also rumored to have been another possible problem. But what are the likely terms that Arum and Schaefer have negotiated on behalf of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather respectively?
Looking back over the recent history of both fighters, Floyd Mayweather has proved himself to be the bigger box office draw. Call it opportune matchmaking, better self promotion or just more fans in the United States
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The issues that stopped the fight from happening in the past appear to have been largely resolved, and from the sounds of things, and Bob Arum's inexplicably cheerful demeanor, only the finer details remain to be worked through.
The biggest issue this time around remained the drug testing regime, and the purse split has also rumored to have been another possible problem. But what are the likely terms that Arum and Schaefer have negotiated on behalf of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather respectively?
Looking back over the recent history of both fighters, Floyd Mayweather has proved himself to be the bigger box office draw. Call it opportune matchmaking, better self promotion or just more fans in the United States
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
With his latest demands, Floyd Mayweather Jr shows he's 'ducking' and 'running' from Manny Pacquiao
By Rockwell, Examiner.com
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Manny Pacquiao called it correctly. He said that if Floyd Mayweather Jr makes another excuse then he really doesn't want to fight the PacMan. Well, that excuse has come and it's pretty much a deal breaker.
Over the last few weeks, Manny has come out firing with his public negotiations and compromises. When we finally get word back from Floyd Jr it's nothing but an empty excuse to end the negotiations.
I've been saying it for the last couple of months that Floyd would demand more of the purse and now Manny's team has confirmed it. Floyd Jr said earlier this year that he wanted more of the "money" and that hasn't changed as we get ready for a very heated summer in Boxing.
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Over the last few weeks, Manny has come out firing with his public negotiations and compromises. When we finally get word back from Floyd Jr it's nothing but an empty excuse to end the negotiations.
I've been saying it for the last couple of months that Floyd would demand more of the purse and now Manny's team has confirmed it. Floyd Jr said earlier this year that he wanted more of the "money" and that hasn't changed as we get ready for a very heated summer in Boxing.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Pacquiao willing to take random dope test
By NICK GIONGCO, MB.Com
Here’s a piece of good news to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
As part of efforts to agree on a November 13 fight, Manny Pacquiao said he is amenable to undergo random drug and urine testing 14 days before the fight.
“As long as they’re not getting a large amount of blood, I am willing to give out blood as close to two weeks before the fight,” Pacquiao told the Bulletin late Wednesday night during a lull in shooting a Ginebra commercial in Makati.
Pacquiao said he will not hesitate to be tested provided that the amount to be taken would be minimal, noted the 31-year-old fighter, gesturing with his pointer and index fingers a measurement equivalent to a short syringe.
Pacquiao and Mayweather had agreed in principle to face off but a last-minute demand by Mayweather for Olympic-style testing did not augur well with Pacquiao’s handlers, saying they would not be bullied into accepting his seemingly-outlandish terms.
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As part of efforts to agree on a November 13 fight, Manny Pacquiao said he is amenable to undergo random drug and urine testing 14 days before the fight.
“As long as they’re not getting a large amount of blood, I am willing to give out blood as close to two weeks before the fight,” Pacquiao told the Bulletin late Wednesday night during a lull in shooting a Ginebra commercial in Makati.
Pacquiao said he will not hesitate to be tested provided that the amount to be taken would be minimal, noted the 31-year-old fighter, gesturing with his pointer and index fingers a measurement equivalent to a short syringe.
Pacquiao and Mayweather had agreed in principle to face off but a last-minute demand by Mayweather for Olympic-style testing did not augur well with Pacquiao’s handlers, saying they would not be bullied into accepting his seemingly-outlandish terms.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Just how far could Edwin Valero potentially have gone?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 20 Apr 2010
Edwin Valero's arrest for the murder of his wife and subsequent suicide left the boxing world with many unanswered questions.
Obviously Valero's problems ran very deep indeed, deeper than even his harshest critics would have guessed. Many boxing scribes predicted some kind of tragic end for Valero's career, although nothing as repulsive and violent as the murder of his wife.
Supposing he had managed to control his addictions or get the help he needed though. Just how good was the Venezuelan puncher, and how far might he have gone if he got the help he so desperately needed?
Having won titles at two weights, Valero seemed to be heading for an eventual fight against Manny Pacquiao, having blasted Antonio DeMarco out in 9 rounds to retain his WBC lightweight title.
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Obviously Valero's problems ran very deep indeed, deeper than even his harshest critics would have guessed. Many boxing scribes predicted some kind of tragic end for Valero's career, although nothing as repulsive and violent as the murder of his wife.
Supposing he had managed to control his addictions or get the help he needed though. Just how good was the Venezuelan puncher, and how far might he have gone if he got the help he so desperately needed?
Having won titles at two weights, Valero seemed to be heading for an eventual fight against Manny Pacquiao, having blasted Antonio DeMarco out in 9 rounds to retain his WBC lightweight title.
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The Fast Rise and Tragic Fall of Edwin Valero December 3, 1981- April 19, 2010
By Gabriel Montoya, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Apr 2010
Internet myth, knockout artist, lightweight champ, southpaw, rising star, husband, father, abusive husband, confessed murderer, and now suicide statistic, mercurial, natural born fighter Edwin “El Inca” or Dinamita” Valero (27-0 with 27 KOs) came and went through the lives of friends, family, and boxing fans like a violent charismatic shooting star. He burned brightly as he passed by and for a brief moment in time his potential brilliance shined upon us. But as is always the case in life, there are two sides to every story.
Over the past year, the troubled prize fighter, with seeming bricks in his hands and a will of steel’s life began to unravel. Years of drug and alcohol abuse alleged by the family of his now deceased 24 year old wife of ten years, Jennifer Yiera, had taken their toll on the troubled soul and a hidden life of spousal abuse, intimidation, hard partying and superstar diva antics began to surface. It was a hidden life that eventually overtook them and ended this past weekend when Valero, checked in with his wife to the Hotel Intercontinental in Valencia, Venezuela. It was there in the early morning hours of April 17 that Valero came downstairs to the lobby and (according to eyewitness accounts) quietly told hotel security that he had murdered his wife. Authorities arrived on the scene within the hour, found the body of Yiera stabbed to death in their hotel room and took Valero into custody.
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Over the past year, the troubled prize fighter, with seeming bricks in his hands and a will of steel’s life began to unravel. Years of drug and alcohol abuse alleged by the family of his now deceased 24 year old wife of ten years, Jennifer Yiera, had taken their toll on the troubled soul and a hidden life of spousal abuse, intimidation, hard partying and superstar diva antics began to surface. It was a hidden life that eventually overtook them and ended this past weekend when Valero, checked in with his wife to the Hotel Intercontinental in Valencia, Venezuela. It was there in the early morning hours of April 17 that Valero came downstairs to the lobby and (according to eyewitness accounts) quietly told hotel security that he had murdered his wife. Authorities arrived on the scene within the hour, found the body of Yiera stabbed to death in their hotel room and took Valero into custody.
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Jose Castillo, Edwin Valero's Manager, Speaks About Boxer's 'Tragic' Death
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Tue, 20 Apr 2010
In the ring, WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero was the perfect weapon: a hard-punching, embodiment of ferocity who was 27-0, with 27 knockouts.
Out of the ring, the 28-year-old Valero was "a monster," according to one report, his drunken, violent behavior leading to admittedly stabbing his wife to death on Sunday, and to his suicide on, Monday, by hanging himself in a Venezuelan jail.
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Out of the ring, the 28-year-old Valero was "a monster," according to one report, his drunken, violent behavior leading to admittedly stabbing his wife to death on Sunday, and to his suicide on, Monday, by hanging himself in a Venezuelan jail.
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
HOPKINS AND JONES BOTH TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER FOUL-FILLED REMATCH
By Sabrina Montez, FightHype.com, Sun, 04 Apr 2010
Future Hall of Famers Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. were both taken to the hospital immediately following their long-overdue rematch, which Hopkins won via unanimous decision. The bout was filled with a number of fouls which saw both fighters get hit with shots below the belt and to the back of the head. According to reports, Hopkins collapsed in his locker room. Read full story...
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Bernard Hopkins: "I'm going to try to knock Jones out"
by Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing, March 31, 2010
This week’s edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins. Although Hopkins officially has five career losses on his record, only one man beat him convincingly and that was Roy Jones Junior. That was almost seventeen years ago, way back in May 1993. The two will finally meet again this Saturday night in a pay per view event. We were afforded the opportunity to speak to Hopkins about the rematch with Jones, his future plans in the sport, and other topics pertaining to the current boxing landscape. Here are some excerpts from that interview: Read full story...
Sugar Ray Leonard featured on broadcast team for Hopkins /Jones II
EastSideBoxing, March 31, 2010
LAS VEGAS, March 31 - Boxing superstar and legend, Sugar Ray Leonard, a man who knows better than most what it's like to compete in a super fights and legendary rematches, will join an elite team of announcers at ringside and help call the action for the pay-per-view telecast of "The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II" Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Read full story...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
DOMINGO FACES MELENDEZ IN EMOTIONAL SHOWDOWN ON LABOR DAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 01 Apr 2010
Bantamweight Michael Domingo, one of the most skilled fighters in the famed ALA Gym who like Z "The Dream" Gorres has had his fair share of bad luck despite all his labors, gets a chance to re-enter the spotlight on Labor Day, May 1 when he faces Colombia’s rugged Luis Melendez who despite a lopsided loss to Gorres effectively ended the career of the stylish southpaw at the Mandalay Bay House of Blues last November 13, 2009.
Gorres collapsed in his corner after the victory and had to be rushed to the University Medical Center in Las Vegas where he underwent emergency brain surgery from which he is recovering very well in what doctors regard as a minor miracle.
Gorres collapsed in his corner after the victory and had to be rushed to the University Medical Center in Las Vegas where he underwent emergency brain surgery from which he is recovering very well in what doctors regard as a minor miracle.
ARUM SAYS THE DONAIRE-DARCHINYAN FIGHT IS BEING FINALIZED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Mar 2010
While WBA super flyweight interim champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire is beginning to show some concern over whom he fights next, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says the classy former IBF/IBO flyweight champion will have a tune-up fight in May and will then face reigning WBC/WBA champion Vic Darchinyan on August 7 at the Home Depot in California.
Asked whether the Darchinyan deal was done since his promoter Gary Shaw recently said he hadn't heard from Darchinyan's manager Elias Nassar to whom he had forwarded the Donaire fight agreement, Arum replied "I think so. I think so. Carl Moretti is handling it for us. It's just about done." Read full story...
Asked whether the Darchinyan deal was done since his promoter Gary Shaw recently said he hadn't heard from Darchinyan's manager Elias Nassar to whom he had forwarded the Donaire fight agreement, Arum replied "I think so. I think so. Carl Moretti is handling it for us. It's just about done." Read full story...
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Julaton fights Brown tomorrow
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Mar 2010
If Manny Pacquiao is men's pound-for-pound king in boxing, compatriot Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton stands to become the queen in the distaff side of sweet science.
The pretty Filipina-American, already the current International Boxing Association and World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion, seeks a third title – the World Boxing Association version of the 122-pound division held by Lisa "Bad New" Brown Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada.
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The pretty Filipina-American, already the current International Boxing Association and World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion, seeks a third title – the World Boxing Association version of the 122-pound division held by Lisa "Bad New" Brown Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Rumble at Rama XI - Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton Media Workout and Photos
By Rob Cruz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Mar 2010
Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton held her first Toronto media workout at Krudar Muay Thai Kickboxing gym in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown District which lasted 90 minutes. Local and International media including representatives from a variety of Filipino media were present to witness an intense workout by Ana Julaton and Coach Nonito Donaire Sr.
The Toronto Media and fans in attendance finally witnessed in real life how “The Hurricane” touches down in the ring. After a brief warm up, Ana did a round of shadow boxing to loosen up, demonstrating her ambidextrous utilization from both hands while fluidly advancing with her graceful footwork. On the second round, Coach Nonito Sr. stepped in the ring and he masterfully coached Ana with her movement in relation to her offense while shadow boxing together. Read full story...
The Toronto Media and fans in attendance finally witnessed in real life how “The Hurricane” touches down in the ring. After a brief warm up, Ana did a round of shadow boxing to loosen up, demonstrating her ambidextrous utilization from both hands while fluidly advancing with her graceful footwork. On the second round, Coach Nonito Sr. stepped in the ring and he masterfully coached Ana with her movement in relation to her offense while shadow boxing together. Read full story...
Erik Morales workout pictures and quotes
EastSideBoxing, March 24, 2010
Morales: "Losing so much weight in recent months isn't going to affect me. For two and one-half months we worked a lot on the technical issues but we also made the best effort trying to achieve peak physical condition. I also mean that I was six months into the plan to establish a steady weight loss and here are the results. We planned to work hard to get into top form and I reached it."
Morales: "This is a good match against Alfaro. We know that he is very strong, but that's why we wanted to fight someone like him. I will not defraud anyone, let alone myself, and this is the optimal test. I will be the strongest, smartest and most experienced in the ring against Alfaro.." View pictures...
Morales: "Losing so much weight in recent months isn't going to affect me. For two and one-half months we worked a lot on the technical issues but we also made the best effort trying to achieve peak physical condition. I also mean that I was six months into the plan to establish a steady weight loss and here are the results. We planned to work hard to get into top form and I reached it."
Morales: "This is a good match against Alfaro. We know that he is very strong, but that's why we wanted to fight someone like him. I will not defraud anyone, let alone myself, and this is the optimal test. I will be the strongest, smartest and most experienced in the ring against Alfaro.." View pictures...
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Darchinyan-Donaire Rematch Set for August: Shaw
"Most everything else between myself and Top Rank is done", confirmed Shaw. While Top Rank's Bob Arum believes the fight will happen on August 7 at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles.
Shaw told us last week that he and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who handles Donaire had worked out an agreement for the rematch and it was sent to the Darchinyan camp headed by his manager Elias Nassar and that he was waiting for a "go ahead" signal from the Darchinyan camp.
Tune-up Bout
Arum told us "Donaire is going to fight a tune-up fight on May 15 and then he's going to fight Darchinyan in Los Angeles at the Home Depot Center on August 7." However, he still didn't know who Donaire will fight in the tune-up bout.Monday, March 22, 2010
Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley
Tale of the Tape
| Shane Mosley | vs | Floyd Mayweather | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win : | 46 | 40 | |
| Loss : | 5 | 0 | |
| Draw : | 0 | 0 | |
| K.O : | 39 | 25 | |
| Age : | 38 | 32 | |
| Height : | 5'9" | 5'8" | |
| Reach : | 74" | 72" | |
| Style : | Boxer-Puncher | Boxer/Defensive | |
| Nick Name : | Sugar | Pretty Boy/Money |
The Champion Returns - "El Terrible" Back On Shape
First Mexican World Champion in 4 Weight Classes
The iconic Mexican warrior returns to the ring on a mission to become the first Mexican world champion in four different weight classes. His road to this mission will not be easy. Morales takes on former WBA lightweight champion Jose "Jicaras" Alfaro, a K.O artist, for the vacant WBC Intercontinental welterweight crown.Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ana Julaton vs Lisa Brown - Game On
Lets Get Ready to Rumble
Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton (6-1-1, 1 KO) squares off with Lisa "Bad News" Brown (16-4-3, 5 KO's). “Anytime you have a potential crossover superstar like Ana, she has to deliver both inside and outside the ring,” Allan Tremblay, President of Orion Sports Management, said. “This is her chance to show the world that she’s more than just a very pretty face. If she beats a warrior like Lisa Brown, she’ll prove to be as talented as she is beautiful, which would be a boon to not only herself, but to woman’s boxing in general.” The 29 year-old Julaton has already proven her fighting mettle in her brief, yet accomplished, career, with her most notable win coming last September in San Jose, California, when she topped veteran Kelsey Jeffries to claim the vacant IBA female Junior Bantamweight title. Julaton added to her belt collection just 11 weeks later by outclassing Donna Biggers over 10 rounds to capture the WBO 122 lb. world crown.Friday, March 19, 2010
Donaire Vs Darchinyan II
The "Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire will once again try to prove that his 5th round stoppage of "The Raging Bull" Vic Darchinyan last July 7, 2007 was no luck. The fight is almost at hand. Promoter Gary Shaw says he's just waiting for Vic Darchinyan's camp to approve the deal for the much-awaited rematch with WBA Interim champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire which Darchinyan had been shouting out for and claiming Donaire was scared to face him. "I gave them the proposal and now I’m waiting to hear from them", Shaw said.
The well known promoter confirmed that “most everything else between myself and Top Rank is done but Elias Nassar has to tell me it’s a go. They have not told me that yet.”
Arum told us “Donaire is going to fight a tune-up fight on May 15 and then he’s going to fight Darchinyan in Los Angeles at the Home Depot Center on August 7.” However, he still didn’t know who Donaire will fight in the tune-up bout.
Darchinyan recently won via unanimous decision over Mexican Rodrigo Guerrero who was fighting outside his country for the very first time. The fight lasted 12 rounds. Guerrero who had a record of 13-1-1 going into the fight was coming off a KO win over unheralded Rey Lopez last December 18. Prior to that he won a unanimous eight round decision over Luis Maldonado, the same fighter who was pulverized by Donaire and lost by an 8th round TKO in an IBF/IBO flyweight title bout in December 2007.
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