f early indications are anything to go by, the tickets for Manny Pacquiao's November clash with Antonio Margarito are going fast, and the live attendance for the bout will probably eclipse the crowd that gathered to watch Pacquiao's last outing, a 12 round decision over little known Joshua Clottey in March.
A recent Manilla Bulletin article by Nick Giongco quoted Top Rank boss Bob arum as saying:
“Tickets just went on sale and the response is great and most of the high-priced seats have been sold. Soon, sales will hit the roof,”
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Drug testing no longer issue for Mayweather-Pacquiao super fight
Amidst all the Sturm und Drang of the on then off, on then off Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao super fight negotiations, the most contentious issue on the table, under the table and behind the table has been a consistent one.
The Mayweather side has always maintained that it thinks Pacman is a drug cheater and thus it's one persistent, nonflexible demand was always for totally random drug testing.
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The Mayweather side has always maintained that it thinks Pacman is a drug cheater and thus it's one persistent, nonflexible demand was always for totally random drug testing.
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Quick hits: Hard work for Manny
The hard work is starting now as Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito hunker down at their respective training camps as they prepare for their vacant junior middleweight title bout Nov. 13 (HBO PPV) at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Pound-for-pound king Pacquiao is due to begin his sparring this week at his training camp in Baguio City in the Philippines with sparring partners Michael Medina and Glen Tapia, despite a sore left foot.
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Pound-for-pound king Pacquiao is due to begin his sparring this week at his training camp in Baguio City in the Philippines with sparring partners Michael Medina and Glen Tapia, despite a sore left foot.
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Manny changed my life - Roach
MANILA, Philippines - Boxing trainer Freddie Roach’s biggest paycheck as a fighter was $13,000 which he earned in losing a decision to Hector (Macho) Camacho in 1985. When he worked Oscar de la Hoya’s corner for his 2007 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Roach was paid $750,000. And since Manny Pacquiao’s ascendancy, Roach has raked in at least $1 million a bout with the world’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter.
“Manny changed my life,” said Roach in an interview a few days before leaving Manila last Sunday to set up Pacquiao’s training camp in Baguio. “I never imagined, nearly 10 years ago when Manny walked into the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, we would be where we are today.”
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“Manny changed my life,” said Roach in an interview a few days before leaving Manila last Sunday to set up Pacquiao’s training camp in Baguio. “I never imagined, nearly 10 years ago when Manny walked into the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, we would be where we are today.”
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Margarito: I'm no quitter like de la Hoya
MANILA, Philippines – Mexican Antonio Margarito has vowed that his upcoming fight against Manny Pacquiao will not end up like the Filipino's battle against Oscar de la Hoya, who threw in the towel after getting a beating from the WBO welterweight champion.
“I will knock Pacquiao out,” the Tijuana Tornado was quoted by Boxing Scene.com. “This is the fight of my life and Manny will be in for a tough night, I won’t quit like de la Hoya did."
Pacquiao forced "Golden Boy" de la Hoya’s corner to throw in the towel after 8 rounds of their “Dream Match” in December 2008.
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“I will knock Pacquiao out,” the Tijuana Tornado was quoted by Boxing Scene.com. “This is the fight of my life and Manny will be in for a tough night, I won’t quit like de la Hoya did."
Pacquiao forced "Golden Boy" de la Hoya’s corner to throw in the towel after 8 rounds of their “Dream Match” in December 2008.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Pacquiao’s training shifts to high gear
BAGUIO CITY – Barring any untoward incident that might have occurred last night, seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao shifts his preparations for his coming world superwelterweight championship bout with Antonio Margarito to high gear today.
After eight days of confining his build up program to doing mitts with chief trainer Freddie Roach, shadow boxing and physical conditioning regimen, the reigning junior-welterweight champ turns his focus into his main job – fighting atop the square arena – with his long-awaited sparring against up-and-coming mates.
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After eight days of confining his build up program to doing mitts with chief trainer Freddie Roach, shadow boxing and physical conditioning regimen, the reigning junior-welterweight champ turns his focus into his main job – fighting atop the square arena – with his long-awaited sparring against up-and-coming mates.
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De la Hoya: Mayweather-Pacquiao could happen in 2011
MANILA, Philippines – Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) President Oscar de la Hoya disclosed that the much requested clash between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. could take place in the first quarter of 2011.
“We feel that early next year, first quarter of next year, we are optimistic it will happen. It has to happen,” de la Hoya told BroadCasting Cable as quoted by BoxingScene.com.
“My philosophy is Mayweather just fought two or three months ago. Floyd is saying, ‘I just made $65 million to $70 million in two fights. Why am I going to rush to fight again; why should I be pushed? I will fight when I want,’” he stated.
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“We feel that early next year, first quarter of next year, we are optimistic it will happen. It has to happen,” de la Hoya told BroadCasting Cable as quoted by BoxingScene.com.
“My philosophy is Mayweather just fought two or three months ago. Floyd is saying, ‘I just made $65 million to $70 million in two fights. Why am I going to rush to fight again; why should I be pushed? I will fight when I want,’” he stated.
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Antonio Margarito Seeks Redemption Against Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao will be in pursuit of his eighth crown in as many weight classes when he meets Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 at the Dallas Cowboys' Stadium.
Margarito, whose reputation was tarnished as a result of a hand wrapping scandal in January of 2009, will be in pursuit of redemption in the wake of ridicule during the darkest portion of his career.
For when Margarito throws his first punch against Pacquiao, it will also be the first time that he has done so on American soil since January of 2009, when he was dethroned as WBA welterweight (147 pounds) titlist following a ninth-round knockout loss to Shane Mosley at The Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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Margarito, whose reputation was tarnished as a result of a hand wrapping scandal in January of 2009, will be in pursuit of redemption in the wake of ridicule during the darkest portion of his career.
For when Margarito throws his first punch against Pacquiao, it will also be the first time that he has done so on American soil since January of 2009, when he was dethroned as WBA welterweight (147 pounds) titlist following a ninth-round knockout loss to Shane Mosley at The Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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Can Pacland accept controversial Cole as Margarito-Pacquiao referee?
It's sure to set off a controversy far and wide across Pacland but it looks like the third man in the ring for the Antonio Margarito-Manny Pacquiao bout Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium will be Laurence Cole.
The Dallas-based insurance salesman will likely get the nod for several reasons.
It's generally agreed that Rafael Ramos, who is Puerto Rican, is the most competent and consistent referee in the Lone Star State.
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The Dallas-based insurance salesman will likely get the nod for several reasons.
It's generally agreed that Rafael Ramos, who is Puerto Rican, is the most competent and consistent referee in the Lone Star State.
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Margarito promises ‘war’; Ariza says let’s get it on
MANILA, Philippines—Former three-time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito has promised a “war” when he battles pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC super welterweight title at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Nov. 13.
But, according to conditioning expert Alex Ariza, Pacquiao is prepared to give it to the Mexican dubbed the “Tijuana Tornado.”
Ariza believes it would be the seven-division world champion who would bring the fight to the taller, bigger Margarito.
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But, according to conditioning expert Alex Ariza, Pacquiao is prepared to give it to the Mexican dubbed the “Tijuana Tornado.”
Ariza believes it would be the seven-division world champion who would bring the fight to the taller, bigger Margarito.
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Julio Cesar Chavez, Manny Pacquiao to Spar, Train Together
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is expected to arrive next Thursday, Oct. 7, in Baguio City, Philippines, where he will train and spar with Manny Pacquiao, as the two fighters prepare for upcoming fights, according to Pacquiao's adviser, Michael Koncz.
The 24-year-old Chavez (40-0-1, 30 knockouts) will face Alfonso Gomez (22-4-2, 11 KOs) on Dec. 4 at The Pond in Anaheim, Calif., this after having been an early consideration to meet WBA junior middleweight king Miguel Cotto (35-2, 28 KOs) on that date.
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The 24-year-old Chavez (40-0-1, 30 knockouts) will face Alfonso Gomez (22-4-2, 11 KOs) on Dec. 4 at The Pond in Anaheim, Calif., this after having been an early consideration to meet WBA junior middleweight king Miguel Cotto (35-2, 28 KOs) on that date.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Updates on Pacquiao’s Baguio Training Camp
BAGUIO CITY – Seven Division world champion Manny Pacquiao created a stir here yesterday when he failed to answer the gun in his routine early morning roadwork giving trainer Freddie Roach some anxious moments.
Roach, afraid that the Pacman’s swollen right heels had worsen after playing basketball for two hours the night before had, in fact, cancelled, too, the scheduled sparring sessions that was supposed to shift his training program to boxing proper.
His fear, however, only lasted up to the time the 31-year-old Sarangani Congressman climbed the ring to do the mitts with him which his ward did with gusto as he even asked for more after 12 rounds.
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Roach, afraid that the Pacman’s swollen right heels had worsen after playing basketball for two hours the night before had, in fact, cancelled, too, the scheduled sparring sessions that was supposed to shift his training program to boxing proper.
His fear, however, only lasted up to the time the 31-year-old Sarangani Congressman climbed the ring to do the mitts with him which his ward did with gusto as he even asked for more after 12 rounds.
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Pacquiao in new Nike television ad
Boxing - Boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (51-3-2) graces a new Nike television commercial entitled "Boom." The ad revolves around the themes of aggressiveness and physical contact in a variety of sports including boxing.
Photos: Nike "Boom" Ad
The brief commercial lasts for approximately 20 seconds, and features - among other athletes - Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Denver Broncos back-up quarterback Tim Tebow. Tebow, a former standout quarterback at the University of Florida, was born in the Philippines where Pacquiao is from.
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Photos: Nike "Boom" Ad
The brief commercial lasts for approximately 20 seconds, and features - among other athletes - Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Denver Broncos back-up quarterback Tim Tebow. Tebow, a former standout quarterback at the University of Florida, was born in the Philippines where Pacquiao is from.
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Giovanni Segura: Antonio Margarito Can KO Manny Pacquiao
Last month, hard-punching, Mexican-born, WBA junior flyweight (108 pounds) champion Giovanni Segura (pictured at right, on the left) of Bell Gardens, Calif., appeared to pose the most difficult threat to date against southpaw WBO king Ivan Calderon (pictured at far right), a 35-year-old pure boxer who took on Segura on Calderon's home turf night at Coliseo Mario 'Quijote' Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
The 28-year-old Segura scored his sixth knockout in as many fights, ending the bout at 1 minute, 34 seconds of the eighth round, rising to 25-1-1 with his 21st knockout, and dropping the legendary Calderon to 34-1-1 overall, and 18-1-1 in championship bouts.
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The 28-year-old Segura scored his sixth knockout in as many fights, ending the bout at 1 minute, 34 seconds of the eighth round, rising to 25-1-1 with his 21st knockout, and dropping the legendary Calderon to 34-1-1 overall, and 18-1-1 in championship bouts.
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Pacquiao shows off basketball skills in Baguio
MANILA, Philippines – Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao proved that he is not just a superpower in the boxing ring as he exhibited his skills and speed on the basketball court in Baguio City on Monday.
After jogging and doing other exercises at Burnham Park in the morning, the 7-division world champion and his team members played against Baguio City basketball players in the evening.
His sparring partners, American Glen Tapia and Mexican Michael Medina, joined the ball game as well.
“Talagang pag nag-te-training ako, nag-ba-basketball talaga ako. Pampa-relax during training kasi. Pero marami rin akong sports na nilalaro like darts, billiards,” Pacquio told ABS-CBN News.
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After jogging and doing other exercises at Burnham Park in the morning, the 7-division world champion and his team members played against Baguio City basketball players in the evening.
His sparring partners, American Glen Tapia and Mexican Michael Medina, joined the ball game as well.
“Talagang pag nag-te-training ako, nag-ba-basketball talaga ako. Pampa-relax during training kasi. Pero marami rin akong sports na nilalaro like darts, billiards,” Pacquio told ABS-CBN News.
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Pacquiao roadwork photos
Baguio City, Philippines – Champion Boxer-Congressman Manny Pacquiao started his training in Baguio City Monday morning, his next phase of his build-up against Mexican Antonio Margarito.
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MAYWEATHER SR. SAYS PACQUIAO FIGHT THE ONLY THING KEEPING FLOYD OUT OF JAIL
"Let me tell you something man, everybody wants to see this Pacquiao fight. If that fight would have happened already, they would have Floyd in jail," suggested world-class trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., who recently spoke to FightHype's own Percy Crawford regarding the serious legal problems that his son is now facing.
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Margarito training in Oxnard
Eight weeks away from hitting North Texas, the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito is picking up steam as he heads to the coastal town of Oxnard, Calif. to continue his preparation for his rumble with the best pound for pound fighter in the world, The Honorable Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, Congressman from the province of Sarangani in the Philippines. After two weeks in the City of South El Monte, Calif., where the emphasis was on mountain road work and preliminary gym work, Margarito and his team, lead by head trainer and former IBF junior lightweight champion Robert Garcia, have relocated to Oxnard for the remainder of their training camp.
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Floyd Mayweather to take on Amir Khan before Manny Pacquiao?
With Golden Boy and Top Rank currently in the middle of yet another feud, this time over alleged bookkeeping inaccuracies concerning several of Manny Pacquiao's fights, the prospect of any of their respective fighters facing off in the near future looks bleak to say the least.
Not only does this probably mean many more uninspiring in house bouts in the near future, but that opponents for the marquee star of each promotional stable, namely Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, will soon have to be found.
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Not only does this probably mean many more uninspiring in house bouts in the near future, but that opponents for the marquee star of each promotional stable, namely Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, will soon have to be found.
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Is a win over Antonio Margarito now as impressive as a win over Shane Mosley?
Floyd Mayweather Sr has voiced his opinions on Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito a number of times since the fight was announced, and predictably, isn't impressed.
The logic that Mayweather Sr has consistently used to belittle the bout is that his son's last opponent Shane Mosley, beat Antonio Margarito, therefore making a win over Margarito irrelevant thereafter for Manny Pacquiao.
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The logic that Mayweather Sr has consistently used to belittle the bout is that his son's last opponent Shane Mosley, beat Antonio Margarito, therefore making a win over Margarito irrelevant thereafter for Manny Pacquiao.
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What is Roach planning for the Tornado?
I have met Freddie Roach a few times so far, and every time he manages to impress me more and more. Of course years back many people on the street would not recognize this man, unless somehow interested in boxing. Sure Freddie was always a decent trainer, but his stock soared after picking up Manny Pacquiao. Roach did work with some amazing fighters previously, such as Mike Tyson, Virgil Hill, Israel Vasquez, Michael Moorer, Wlad Klitschko, James Toney, and Oscar De La Hoya. All of the above mentioned are world known names, which shocked the boxing scene numerous times, but not a single one of them did for Freddie what Manny was able to do, and vice versa.
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Ariza, Pacquiao and the mysterious yellow powder
Renowned Filipino boxing scribe Nick Giongco of the Manila Bulletin reported that Pacquiao's strength and conditioning coach revealed that he mixes a small amount of a yellow, powdered substance with water for the Filipino world champion to ingest before each of his workout sessions.
In an article entitled "Ariza Bares Secret to Pacman's Power", Giongco wrote;
"Nobody knows what it is but it apparently makes Pacquiao perform superhuman efforts coupled of course with a training regimen that puts even the finest athletes to shame."
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In an article entitled "Ariza Bares Secret to Pacman's Power", Giongco wrote;
"Nobody knows what it is but it apparently makes Pacquiao perform superhuman efforts coupled of course with a training regimen that puts even the finest athletes to shame."
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Before Pacman Came Luisito Espinosa
Remembering the First Big Modern Champ of the Philippines
All of the hooplah surrounding P4P King Manny Pacquiao often obscures that he was not the first Filippino boxer to establish some notoriety in professional world boxing. In the mid-to-late 1990s, another man from the Philippines loomed large in the featherweight ranks, establishing a presence that led the great 126 pounders of the day (such as Naseem Hamed) to avoid him: Luisito Espinosa.
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All of the hooplah surrounding P4P King Manny Pacquiao often obscures that he was not the first Filippino boxer to establish some notoriety in professional world boxing. In the mid-to-late 1990s, another man from the Philippines loomed large in the featherweight ranks, establishing a presence that led the great 126 pounders of the day (such as Naseem Hamed) to avoid him: Luisito Espinosa.
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Dispute over shares from Pacquiao fights: Golden Boy takes Top Rank to court
MANILA, Philippines - It’s been labeled as a potential Fight of the Year, the latest lawsuit involving promotional giants Top Rank and Golden Boy.
Manny Pacquiao, according to his legal counsel, Franklin Gacal, will be watching from ringside.
“Labas tayo diyan (We’re out of it),” the Filipino lawyer told The STAR yesterday.
“It’s between them. I believe it involves the shares Golden Boy should be getting from Top Rank for each of the Pacquiao’s fights, and the amount depends on who the opponent is,” he said.
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Manny Pacquiao, according to his legal counsel, Franklin Gacal, will be watching from ringside.
“Labas tayo diyan (We’re out of it),” the Filipino lawyer told The STAR yesterday.
“It’s between them. I believe it involves the shares Golden Boy should be getting from Top Rank for each of the Pacquiao’s fights, and the amount depends on who the opponent is,” he said.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Reliving Margarito-Cotto: Why the ‘Tijuana Tornado’ is still a threat
It could be very easy to discredit or overlook Antonio Margarito at this point in time. Heading into his November 13th fight with Manny Pacquiao at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the Tijuana fighter is heavy underdog and well removed from his glory days in the sport.
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St-Pierre: Mayweather should fear Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao will prevail in a fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., said Georges St-Pierre’s, current UFC welterweight champion and top pound-for-pound fighter in mixed martial arts in his trip last week to Manila where he wowed fans and mixed martial arts enthusiasts.
“I think Pacquiao will win,” St. Pierre said in a press conference. “Knowing that Pacquiao is a big, big threat for him, I think he doesn’t want to have that fight because he has a lot to lose.”
Pacquiao’s boxing coach, Freddie Roach, is also behind St-Pierre’s training. “I owe a lot to him,” St-Pierre said. “He showed me how to win. He taught me what I need to do in the Octagon to become champion. He guided me to where I am today.”
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“I think Pacquiao will win,” St. Pierre said in a press conference. “Knowing that Pacquiao is a big, big threat for him, I think he doesn’t want to have that fight because he has a lot to lose.”
Pacquiao’s boxing coach, Freddie Roach, is also behind St-Pierre’s training. “I owe a lot to him,” St-Pierre said. “He showed me how to win. He taught me what I need to do in the Octagon to become champion. He guided me to where I am today.”
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PACQUIAO VS MARGARITO NO LONGER THE LONE STAR FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Just three short weeks ago, the upcoming pay-per-view fight between Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KO) and Antonio Margarito (38-6, 27 KO) was dominating the headlines. Coverage of the three-stop press tour to promote the fight was on every website and blog, and even got considerable coverage in newspapers and on ESPN.
September is now near its end, and the loud buzz of this mega-fight has been drowned out by nearby competition. The boxing calendar for November quickly filled up with quality, meaningful matchups that have taken some of the thunder from the fight that once looked like it could be the biggest and best fight of the year.
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September is now near its end, and the loud buzz of this mega-fight has been drowned out by nearby competition. The boxing calendar for November quickly filled up with quality, meaningful matchups that have taken some of the thunder from the fight that once looked like it could be the biggest and best fight of the year.
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Pit bull Roach might scare Margarito into Pacquiao fight no show
Yet another edition of Michael Marley's Monday Morning Madness.
I mean, what can I tell you, I always liked alliteration.
Which reminds me that:
Coach Freddie Roach usually sells a lot of "wolf tickets" before a Manny Pacquiao bout but he is overdoing it this time as to Margacheato.
One day, Roach vows that Manny will scare the waste product out of Antonio.
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I mean, what can I tell you, I always liked alliteration.
Which reminds me that:
Coach Freddie Roach usually sells a lot of "wolf tickets" before a Manny Pacquiao bout but he is overdoing it this time as to Margacheato.
One day, Roach vows that Manny will scare the waste product out of Antonio.
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Pacquiao includes swimming in training regimen
MANILA, Philippines -- Conditioning coach Alex Ariza said he was pleased when Manny Pacquiao broached the idea of swimming during his training for his Nov. 13 fight against Mexican Antonio Margarito in Arlington, Texas.
Team Pacquiao left for the country’s summer capital, Baguio City, on Sunday, looking forward to stepping up preparations for the Nov. 13 bout.
Ariza said Pacquiao “brought up swimming” before the team left for Baguio City, adding “that’s always a plus.”
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Team Pacquiao left for the country’s summer capital, Baguio City, on Sunday, looking forward to stepping up preparations for the Nov. 13 bout.
Ariza said Pacquiao “brought up swimming” before the team left for Baguio City, adding “that’s always a plus.”
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Ariza Bares Secret to Pacman’s Power
MANILA, Philippines – The key to Manny Pacquiao’s startling stamina and paralyzing power could be measured in one tiny scoop of powder that conditioning coach Alex Ariza mixes with water each time the Filipino climbs the ring for his daily workouts.
Nobody knows what it is but it apparently makes Pacquiao perform superhuman efforts coupled of course with a training regimen that puts even the finest athletes to shame.\
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Nobody knows what it is but it apparently makes Pacquiao perform superhuman efforts coupled of course with a training regimen that puts even the finest athletes to shame.\
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MP gloves pack special message for Fil-Am youth
"It is important that you finish your schooling before athletics or boxing," Manny Pacquiao advises 5-year old Noah Quianzon via youtube.com/watch?v=C7UkFUEuCHI
"Follow your parents' advice. Their wisdom will guide you best," Pacman emphasizes.
Noah, recently diagnosed with autism, has seen the video clip and framed memento but is unsure of their meaning.
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"Follow your parents' advice. Their wisdom will guide you best," Pacman emphasizes.
Noah, recently diagnosed with autism, has seen the video clip and framed memento but is unsure of their meaning.
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Pacquiao’s progress pleases Roach
Manny Pacquiao’s chief trainer Freddie Roach yesterday expressed satisfaction with what transpired in the first week of the seven-division champion’s training in Manila in preparation for his coming fight with Mexican Antonio Margarito for the vacant world super-welterweight crown Nov. 13 in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“It was a very good first week where we achieved what we were trying to accomplish, and more,” the 55-year-old four-time “trainer of the year” awardee of the Boxing Writers Association of America told this writer yesterday morning shortly before Team Pacquiao proceeded to Baguio City for the second leg of the Filipino icon’s build up program.
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“It was a very good first week where we achieved what we were trying to accomplish, and more,” the 55-year-old four-time “trainer of the year” awardee of the Boxing Writers Association of America told this writer yesterday morning shortly before Team Pacquiao proceeded to Baguio City for the second leg of the Filipino icon’s build up program.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Scare tactics? Pacquiao game plan will have Margarito quaking in fear, says Roach
MANILA—Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao suffered a minor muscle injury during training at the Elorde Gym Saturday, but trainer Freddie Roach sees no cause for worry as the boxer’s camp prepares to leave for Baguio City.
In fact, Roach said it’s Antonio Margarito who should be scared.
“We are going to scare the sh_t out of Margarito,” Roach said. “That’s one thing Manny will do, he will scare people.”
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In fact, Roach said it’s Antonio Margarito who should be scared.
“We are going to scare the sh_t out of Margarito,” Roach said. “That’s one thing Manny will do, he will scare people.”
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Manny to blame for promotional feud
I didn't have a lot of fun the other day writing about Golden Boy's federal lawsuit against Top Rank, which alleges racketeering and fraud related to millions of dollars Golden Boy contends that Top Rank owes it from three Manny Pacquiao fights.
Stories like that are a real downer, not to mention it takes time and concentration to slog through a 23-page lawsuit, much of it written in legalese, and to listen to the spin from the lawyers on both sides. I could live without that.
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Stories like that are a real downer, not to mention it takes time and concentration to slog through a 23-page lawsuit, much of it written in legalese, and to listen to the spin from the lawyers on both sides. I could live without that.
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Manny Pacquiao Fever Hits Jerusalem, Israel
WBO welterweight (147 pounds) titlist and seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao truly is a world wide phenom, even as he prepares to face Top Rank Promotions' stablemate and ex-champion, Antonio Margarito, on Nov. 13 in an HBO pay per view televised bout at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium for the vacant WBC junior middleweight (154 pounds) title.
In Jeruslaem Israel, Pacquiao fans are eager to see him perform, yet again.
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In Jeruslaem Israel, Pacquiao fans are eager to see him perform, yet again.
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Poor basics will seal Margarito's fate - Roach
MANILA, Philippines – After carefully studying Antonio Margarito’s fight tapes, trainer Freddie Roach pointed to poor fundamentals as a major drawback in the Mexican roughhouser’s style and said the other day his lack of ring generalship will make it easy for Manny Pacquiao to score a knockout in their 12-round bout for the WBC superwelterweight title at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 13.
“Margarito has no control of the ring,” noted Roach. “He has little foot movement. He doesn’t cut the ring off. Instead, he follows his opponent around. I don’t see sound fundamentals. His strong point is a good chin, a better chin than Ricky Hatton. But he quits - something he showed in the Sugar Shane Mosley fight.”
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“Margarito has no control of the ring,” noted Roach. “He has little foot movement. He doesn’t cut the ring off. Instead, he follows his opponent around. I don’t see sound fundamentals. His strong point is a good chin, a better chin than Ricky Hatton. But he quits - something he showed in the Sugar Shane Mosley fight.”
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Pacman taken to hospital
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao was taken to the hospital Friday evening after complaining of pain on his left foot shortly after going through a rigorous two-hour workout at the Elorde Gym in Quezon City.
Pacquiao was at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center by 7 p.m. He went through MRI on his ailing foot and took some blood tests for fear it had something to do with uric acid or even arthritis.
Once, he thought he had arthritis when during training for the Marco Antonio Barrera fight in 2007 he felt piercing pain in his hands the day after enjoying a bowl of mongo sprouts in a Japanese restaurant.
The same old fear was back Friday evening when he felt the pain on the soles of his left foot.
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Pacquiao was at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center by 7 p.m. He went through MRI on his ailing foot and took some blood tests for fear it had something to do with uric acid or even arthritis.
Once, he thought he had arthritis when during training for the Marco Antonio Barrera fight in 2007 he felt piercing pain in his hands the day after enjoying a bowl of mongo sprouts in a Japanese restaurant.
The same old fear was back Friday evening when he felt the pain on the soles of his left foot.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Margarito "Training Like A Monster Right Now"
With a mega world title fight between Pacquiao and Margarito on the fast-approaching November horizon, it's getting close to put-up-or-shut-up-time for these two warriors that will step into the squared circle. Or to quote what Roger Mayweather said to me a couple days ago, "It ain't about what you say you can do . . . it's about what you will eventually do and prove."
On November 13, broadcasting live on HBO PPV, Manny Pacquiao will go for a record eight titles in as many weight divisions when he squares off against the dangerous and former world champion Antonio Margarito for the coveted WBC junior middleweight title belt from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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On November 13, broadcasting live on HBO PPV, Manny Pacquiao will go for a record eight titles in as many weight divisions when he squares off against the dangerous and former world champion Antonio Margarito for the coveted WBC junior middleweight title belt from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Pacquiao Watch: Assessing Margarito’s chances
World pound for pound boxing king Manny Pacquiao is a prohibitive favorite against Mexican Antonio Margarito, with whom he will do battle for the alphabet soup World Boxing Council super welterweight crown on November 13 (November 14 in the Philippines).
Although Margarito is taller, bigger and arguably the harder puncher, his last two fights suggest he may no longer be the feared boxer he once was.
Pacquiao, on the other hand, has been on a roll, piling up 12 straight victories since losing to Erik Morales in 2005 while continually moving up in weight.
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Although Margarito is taller, bigger and arguably the harder puncher, his last two fights suggest he may no longer be the feared boxer he once was.
Pacquiao, on the other hand, has been on a roll, piling up 12 straight victories since losing to Erik Morales in 2005 while continually moving up in weight.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Antonio Margarito asks of Freddie Roach “Does he see me crippled or something?”
In a recent segment of HBO’s Faceoff, Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach sat down with Antonio Margarito and his trainer Robert Garcia. Pacquiao and Margarito fight on November 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas and despite the fight being nearly two months away the contest is starting to generate a lot of buzz.
Analyst Max Kellerman could be found in the center of table fielding questions to both parties in an attempt to get some lively banter going between the two sides. Kellerman started off by asking Margarito, yet again, if he had any knowledge of the illegal inserts that were found inside of his hand wraps prior to his January 2009 loss to Shane Mosley.
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Analyst Max Kellerman could be found in the center of table fielding questions to both parties in an attempt to get some lively banter going between the two sides. Kellerman started off by asking Margarito, yet again, if he had any knowledge of the illegal inserts that were found inside of his hand wraps prior to his January 2009 loss to Shane Mosley.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Margarito won't last 8 rounds - Roach
MANILA
, Philippines – Freddie Roach is calling for a knockout.
The celebrated trainer, in town to make sure Manny Pacquiao
is doing what he needs to do, yesterday said he sees Antonio Margarito going down on Nov. 13 at the Cowboys Stadium.
“I’d be disappointed if we don’t knock him out,” said Roach who made his very first appearance at the Philippine Sportswriters Association weekly forum at Shakey’s UN Avenue.
He was pressed for more, and said, “Inside eight rounds.”
Roach is good at making predictions but is even better making sure they come true.
He was on the dot when he said David Diaz would fall inside nine rounds, as well as when he said Oscar dela Hoya wouldn’t last any longer.
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, Philippines – Freddie Roach is calling for a knockout.
The celebrated trainer, in town to make sure Manny Pacquiao
is doing what he needs to do, yesterday said he sees Antonio Margarito going down on Nov. 13 at the Cowboys Stadium.
“I’d be disappointed if we don’t knock him out,” said Roach who made his very first appearance at the Philippine Sportswriters Association weekly forum at Shakey’s UN Avenue.
He was pressed for more, and said, “Inside eight rounds.”
Roach is good at making predictions but is even better making sure they come true.
He was on the dot when he said David Diaz would fall inside nine rounds, as well as when he said Oscar dela Hoya wouldn’t last any longer.
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Manny Pacquiao’s Trainer: “Mayweather's Busy Beating Up Girls”
In a recent interview with DaTuruthBoxing.com Manny Pacquiao’s personal trainer, Freddie Roach, held nothing back when discussing Floyd Mayweather Jr. After talking about Pacquiao’s upcoming bout with Antonio Margarito, the interviewer asked what the status was about the highly-desired superfight match-up of Mayweather-Pacquiao.
Roach’s response was short and quick: “Mayweather’s busy beating up girls.”
Ouch.
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Roach’s response was short and quick: “Mayweather’s busy beating up girls.”
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Freddie Roach Ready for Margarito's Dirty Tactics
MANILA, Philippines — Antonio Margarito may try to do anything – even illegal tactics – to beat Manny Pacquiao on November 13 in Dallas.
Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s long-time trainer, said during Tuesday’s PSA Forum that Margarito, who was banned for one year for loading his hands with prohibited wraps, that he expects the worst from the Mexican.
“It’s a fact. He (Margarito) is a very physical person. He can do anything to win the fight. And if he will do that (illegally wrapping his hands), he will do anything to win,” said Roach when asked if Margarito might resort to dirty tactics come fight night at Cowboys Stadium.
“We’re working on it right now. (We’re looking for Margarito to strike with) elbows (and) headbutts.”
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Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s long-time trainer, said during Tuesday’s PSA Forum that Margarito, who was banned for one year for loading his hands with prohibited wraps, that he expects the worst from the Mexican.
“It’s a fact. He (Margarito) is a very physical person. He can do anything to win the fight. And if he will do that (illegally wrapping his hands), he will do anything to win,” said Roach when asked if Margarito might resort to dirty tactics come fight night at Cowboys Stadium.
“We’re working on it right now. (We’re looking for Margarito to strike with) elbows (and) headbutts.”
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Manny Pacquiao in excellent condition – Freddie Roach
DESPITE the very hectic schedule during the May election, seven-weight division champion Manny Pacquiao looked 50 percent ready to rumble against Antonio Margarito on November 30 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This was the assessment of noted trainer Freddie Roach when he visited the Philippine Sportswriters Forum Tuesday.
He said the Team Pacquiao will leave tomorrow for Baguio City to continue the rigid training at the gym inside Cooyesan Hotel along Naguillan road.
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This was the assessment of noted trainer Freddie Roach when he visited the Philippine Sportswriters Forum Tuesday.
He said the Team Pacquiao will leave tomorrow for Baguio City to continue the rigid training at the gym inside Cooyesan Hotel along Naguillan road.
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Margarito develops leg power for Pacquiao fight
MANILA, Philippines – While Manny Pacquiao is packing the pounds for his fight with Mexico's Antonio Margarito, the "Tijuana Tornado" is strengthening his legs to get ready for his clash with the speedy and powerful 7-division world champion.
“We need strong legs to beat Pacquio,” Margarito’s trainer, Robert Garcia, said in a report posted on BoxingScene.com.
“Margarito goes straight up – no trails – he runs through brambles and bushes,” he revealed.
The Mexican’s running in the mountains of San Bernardino, California is part of his first phase of training.
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“We need strong legs to beat Pacquio,” Margarito’s trainer, Robert Garcia, said in a report posted on BoxingScene.com.
“Margarito goes straight up – no trails – he runs through brambles and bushes,” he revealed.
The Mexican’s running in the mountains of San Bernardino, California is part of his first phase of training.
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Manny Pacquiao the reason Ricky Hatton started with Cocaine? Hatton speaks Out
Ricky Hatton recently made news for abusing drugs and alcohol. Since allegations of cocaine abuse surfaced, Hatton has publicly apologized to fans and stated he will seek help. That is not all he has said. Yesterday, Hatton appeared on ITV's new breakfast show Daybreak for an exclusive interview. During the interview, Hatton who apologizes to his fans, promised he never took cocaine while he was a professional boxer.
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Manny amazes Freddie
MANILA, Philippines--Manny Pacquiao will start serious training on Thursday in Baguio City for his Nov. 13 showdown with Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC super welterweight title at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The world’s pound-for-pound king announced his decision yesterday after his first workout with celebrated trainer Freddie Roach at the Johnny Elorde Gym in Quezon City.
Pacquiao, who is dividing his time training and serving as congressman, said he would drive up to Baguio with his team after attending a session tomorrow.
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The world’s pound-for-pound king announced his decision yesterday after his first workout with celebrated trainer Freddie Roach at the Johnny Elorde Gym in Quezon City.
Pacquiao, who is dividing his time training and serving as congressman, said he would drive up to Baguio with his team after attending a session tomorrow.
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Pacquiao spotted training in Quezon City while Mayweather remains incognito
It’s almost hard to believe how much intrigue a possible clash between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has lost in recent months. Floyd has seen his life spiral out of control in well-documented fashion while Pacquiao is now focusing on a November 13th date with Antonio Margarito in which he will challenge the Tijuana fighter for the vacant WBC junior middleweight championship of the world.
Pacquiao was recently spotted working out with trainer Freddie Roach at the Elorde Gym in Manila’s Quezon City in the Philippines. Having not seen his charge for roughly half a year, Roach came away pleased with his fighter’s mindset during their light training routine.
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Pacquiao was recently spotted working out with trainer Freddie Roach at the Elorde Gym in Manila’s Quezon City in the Philippines. Having not seen his charge for roughly half a year, Roach came away pleased with his fighter’s mindset during their light training routine.
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Manny Pacquiao's theme tune
The most unlikely moment of a surreal year for the Ragrag brothers occurred in one of the world’s great recording studios in March. They were in Los Angeles laying down a track with one of the world’s greatest boxers, Manny Pacquiao, when one of America’s top R&B stars interrupted them.
“So we’re teaching Manny his bit,” recalls Chris Ragrag, “and next minute who comes in? Chris Brown comes in: ‘Manny, sorry to disturb you guys, I was listening; that’s a nice song, man.’ He was there for two minutes, but nobody bothered with him, because we were trying to get the song done. The funny thing, he goes out, and after two or three minutes Manny says to me: ‘Who was that guy?’”
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“So we’re teaching Manny his bit,” recalls Chris Ragrag, “and next minute who comes in? Chris Brown comes in: ‘Manny, sorry to disturb you guys, I was listening; that’s a nice song, man.’ He was there for two minutes, but nobody bothered with him, because we were trying to get the song done. The funny thing, he goes out, and after two or three minutes Manny says to me: ‘Who was that guy?’”
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Pacman training goes full blast
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao made a lot of noise yesterday, the type of noise champions should be making when they gear up for a big fight.
For seven rounds, Pacquiao pounded the mitts with his chief trainer Freddie Roach, fired away at the heavy bag, worked the double-end and made the speed ball sound like a jackhammer at the Elorde Gym in Quezon City.
Officially, it was the first day of workout for Pacquiao, even if he’d been to the same gym at least twice last week, and at the oven-hot gym in General Santos City the other day. There’ve been morning runs for almost two weeks now.
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For seven rounds, Pacquiao pounded the mitts with his chief trainer Freddie Roach, fired away at the heavy bag, worked the double-end and made the speed ball sound like a jackhammer at the Elorde Gym in Quezon City.
Officially, it was the first day of workout for Pacquiao, even if he’d been to the same gym at least twice last week, and at the oven-hot gym in General Santos City the other day. There’ve been morning runs for almost two weeks now.
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Budget for Pacquiao's projects delays Baguio training
MANILA, Philippines - Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao's training in Baguio City has been delayed as he works on securing the budget for his provincial projects on Wednesday's (Sept. 22) hearing.
Pacquiao said on Monday this is why the start of his training in Baguio City has been moved to Thursday instead of today (Sept. 20).
Pacquiao leaves for USA on October 20 and will stay there until his fight against Mexico's Antonio Margarito on November 13.
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Pacquiao said on Monday this is why the start of his training in Baguio City has been moved to Thursday instead of today (Sept. 20).
Pacquiao leaves for USA on October 20 and will stay there until his fight against Mexico's Antonio Margarito on November 13.
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Mayweather's PED allegations against Pacquiao now under extreme scrutiny
Since Floyd Mayweather Jr's reputation has recently declined to an all-time low, it seems fitting for this subject to be brought up again.
Many boxing fans felt that Mayweather stooped to an all-time low when he released a Ustream video in which he heavily criticized Pacquiao in a video laced with hatred, profanity and racist remarks. Mayweather's apology, which was released on the following day, did little to redeem the fighter in the public eye.
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Many boxing fans felt that Mayweather stooped to an all-time low when he released a Ustream video in which he heavily criticized Pacquiao in a video laced with hatred, profanity and racist remarks. Mayweather's apology, which was released on the following day, did little to redeem the fighter in the public eye.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Wheezing Shane Mosley unlikely for Manny Pacquiao, Arum says
Sugar Shane Mosley, who showed his age and the wear and tear of 53 professional bouts and 376 live rounds against listless Sergio Mora Saturday, did not help his standing in the Manny Pacquiao Big Fight Sweepstakes.
That's the word from Pacman promoter Bob Arum, who was busy with religious observance on important Jewish holiday Yom Kippur and did not view the bout live.
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That's the word from Pacman promoter Bob Arum, who was busy with religious observance on important Jewish holiday Yom Kippur and did not view the bout live.
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WHEN MARGARITO DEFEATED COTTO IN THE BATTLE
All eyes on the boxing universe are focused on the former International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Antonio Margarito who is slated to face world number one pound-for-pound boxer Manny Pacquiao. The two protagonists had a common foe in Miguel Cotto, the current World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion.
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Rep. Pacquiao praying for Hatton and Mayweather
Boxing - Pound-for-pound king and welterweight champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (51-3-2) says that he is keeping troubled boxers Ricky Hatton (45-2) of Great Britain and American Floyd Mayweather, Jr (41-0) in his prayers, in a recent interview with local television.
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Playtime Over for Pacquiao as Roach, Sparmates Arrive
MANILA, Philippines – Playtime for Manny Pacquiao is over.
Top trainer Freddie Roach arrived in Manila early Sunday morning from Los Angeles accompanied by a pair of mean-looking junior-middleweights who will lend a hand in Pacquiao’s buildup for the Nov. 13 showdown with Antonio Margarito.
“We’re going to train tomorrow (Monday),” Roach told the Bulletin as soon as he emerged from a throng of well-wishers and fellow passengers at the Centennial Airport.
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Top trainer Freddie Roach arrived in Manila early Sunday morning from Los Angeles accompanied by a pair of mean-looking junior-middleweights who will lend a hand in Pacquiao’s buildup for the Nov. 13 showdown with Antonio Margarito.
“We’re going to train tomorrow (Monday),” Roach told the Bulletin as soon as he emerged from a throng of well-wishers and fellow passengers at the Centennial Airport.
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing is my passion, my life and my first love
In his regular column on Philboxing.com written in the local dialect, popular Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao says boxing is his passion, his life and his first love.
Pacquiao says he feels differently whenever he steps into the ring. He recalls when he watches his brother Bobby Pacquiao fights, he feels nervous and uneasy. But once he steps into the squared ring, he feels unusually different.
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Pacquiao says he feels differently whenever he steps into the ring. He recalls when he watches his brother Bobby Pacquiao fights, he feels nervous and uneasy. But once he steps into the squared ring, he feels unusually different.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Dave Rodela on Manny Pacquiao, Victor Ortiz, His Upcoming Bout
On Sept. 18 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, super featherweight (130 pounds) David Rodela (15-3-2, six knockouts) will take on Juan Montiel (4-3, one KO) on an under card that also features his former sparring partner, junior welterweight (140 pounds) Victor Ortiz (27-2, 22 KOs) against ex-champion Vivian Harris (29-4-1, 19 KOs).
The HBO pay per view televised main event has Shane Mosley (46-6, 39 KOs) facing Sergio Mora (22-1-1, six KOs) in a junior middleweight (154 pounds) battle of former world champions.
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The HBO pay per view televised main event has Shane Mosley (46-6, 39 KOs) facing Sergio Mora (22-1-1, six KOs) in a junior middleweight (154 pounds) battle of former world champions.
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Larry Merchant Interview: On Mosley vs Mora, Pacquiao, Mayweather, De la Hoya, Saul Alvarez, Ortiz vs Harris and Much More!
HBO will be televising this Saturday's boxing events from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The main event will feature Sugar Shane Mosley vs. Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora. Hall of Famer Larry Merchant will be the expert commentator for this event and has agreed to dissect the main event as well as the exciting undercard.
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Pacquiao vs. Margarito tickets on sale Saturday at Cowboys Stadium Box Office
ARLINGTON, TX - Tickets for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito fight November 13th go on sale officially Saturday September 18th at the ticket office of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
Tickets range from: $700, $500, $300, $200, $100 and $50.
Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 800-745-3000 or on line at
WWW.ticketmaster.com.
About 50,000 tickets were sold for the last Pacquiao card at the stadium March 13th and a bigger crowd is anticipated for this one because of the large Hispanic following of Margarito in North Texas.
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Tickets range from: $700, $500, $300, $200, $100 and $50.
Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 800-745-3000 or on line at
WWW.ticketmaster.com.
About 50,000 tickets were sold for the last Pacquiao card at the stadium March 13th and a bigger crowd is anticipated for this one because of the large Hispanic following of Margarito in North Texas.
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Pacquiao disappoints Texas fans
FILIPINOS in the Rio Grande area of Texas were very disappointed over the last-minute cancellation of a fund-raising dinner which was supposed to be graced by boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao.
The $250-a-plate dinner on Saturday at the McAllen Convention Center was cancelled after the congressman from Saranggani advised organizers that he would not be able to make it.
“No reason was given, we were left to guess,” said former sportswriter Chito Sagana of nearby Edinburgh, Texas, in an overseas phone call. He had bought tickets for him and his nurse-wife Janice to the Sept. 18 affair.
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The $250-a-plate dinner on Saturday at the McAllen Convention Center was cancelled after the congressman from Saranggani advised organizers that he would not be able to make it.
“No reason was given, we were left to guess,” said former sportswriter Chito Sagana of nearby Edinburgh, Texas, in an overseas phone call. He had bought tickets for him and his nurse-wife Janice to the Sept. 18 affair.
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Pacquiao saddened by former opponent Ricky Hatton's demise and the difference between him and Floyd
"Don’t tell God that you have a big problem, but tell your problem that you have a great God"-- Manny Pacquiao
Sometimes, some people get so far that they forget how they got to where they are. Manny Pacquiao is perhaps the most revered sports figure in Philippine Sports history thanks to his ring exploits, pugilistic brilliance and crowd-pleasing aggressive fighting style. As much as he is an exceptional athlete however, Pacquiao is also beloved for the manner in which he conducts himself outside the ring. Before he ever conceived of even donning the label of a seven division world boxing champion, Pacquiao was being hailed as The People's Champion for his gregarious personality and humble demeanor. But the one thing that truly stands out about Pacquiao is his faith. From day one, Pacquiao has attributed his success to his faith and has made it a point to humble himself and whatever achievements he may have accomplished to THE MAN upstairs.
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Sometimes, some people get so far that they forget how they got to where they are. Manny Pacquiao is perhaps the most revered sports figure in Philippine Sports history thanks to his ring exploits, pugilistic brilliance and crowd-pleasing aggressive fighting style. As much as he is an exceptional athlete however, Pacquiao is also beloved for the manner in which he conducts himself outside the ring. Before he ever conceived of even donning the label of a seven division world boxing champion, Pacquiao was being hailed as The People's Champion for his gregarious personality and humble demeanor. But the one thing that truly stands out about Pacquiao is his faith. From day one, Pacquiao has attributed his success to his faith and has made it a point to humble himself and whatever achievements he may have accomplished to THE MAN upstairs.
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Pacquiao's Camp Team: Chavez, Martirosyan, Holloway, Tapia
Manny Pacquiao's coming camp is starting to come together, and Ronnie Nathanielsz reports that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will head over to the Philippines to join the camp after all. Chavez is saying that a proposed fight with Miguel Cotto is indeed off for December 4, but that he will fight that month. Earlier today, it was reported that Top Rank might be working on a double bill with Cotto facing Kermit Cintron and Chavez taking on Pawel Wolak, both attractive fights.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
MANNY PACQUIAO: I THINK HE [MARGARITO] KNEW
Earlier today, Official Scorecard was in attendance for the kickoff of the press tour for the upcoming bout between Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KO) and Antonio Margarito (38-6, 27 KO) slated for November 13, 2010. The bout, which remains untitled, is promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions. Top Rank Promotions has been bringing championship boxing to fans for over six decades. This bout continues the tradition into a new decade. Pacquiao versus Margarito will be held at Cowboy Stadium located in Arlington, Texas. The winner will claim the vacant WBC Super Welterweight title.
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Pacquiao needs size to handle bigger Margarito
MANILA, Philippines – Seven-division world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao said that things are going well for him despite his busy schedule of training for his upcoming fight and fulfilling his duties as a congressman.
“So far, so good naman ang scheduling at nagagampanan ko ang aking tungkulin sa aking mga nasasaklawang kinatawan sa Sarangani province (The scheduling is so far, so good and I am able to fulfill my duties to my constituents in Sarangani Province),” he wrote in his September 16 “Kumbinasyon” column on PhilBoxing.com.
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“So far, so good naman ang scheduling at nagagampanan ko ang aking tungkulin sa aking mga nasasaklawang kinatawan sa Sarangani province (The scheduling is so far, so good and I am able to fulfill my duties to my constituents in Sarangani Province),” he wrote in his September 16 “Kumbinasyon” column on PhilBoxing.com.
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House OKs bill vs improper way of singing RP anthem on 2nd reading
A warning to singers: invoking creative license when singing "Lupang Hinirang," the Philippines’ National Anthem, may no longer be allowed soon.
This was after the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening passed on second reading House Bill 465 or "An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines."
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This was after the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening passed on second reading House Bill 465 or "An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines."
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Glen Tapia: A Look At Pacquiao’s Chief Sparring Partner
Rising junior middleweight sensation Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was supposed to make a trip to the Philippines along with Freddie Roach and crew to help seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao get into shape for the latter’s junior middleweight beatdown against former welterweight titleholder Antonio Margarito. But with Chavez’ looming bout in December versus WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, the Mexican superstar is advised to concentrate on his own training camp.
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Donaire: Manny will last longer than Margarito
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA— Though Antonio Margarito may be bigger, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire predicts Manny Pacquiao will prevail over the Mexican in the latter rounds of their November 13 title fight.
Pacquiao and Margarito will dispute the WBC super welterweight in their Las Vegas megafight. The Mexican is reportedly taller by about four inches over and has a longer reach than the Filipino ring hero.
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Pacquiao and Margarito will dispute the WBC super welterweight in their Las Vegas megafight. The Mexican is reportedly taller by about four inches over and has a longer reach than the Filipino ring hero.
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Famed Ali trainer Angelo Dundee says Mayweather would beat Pacquiao
When I was contacted by my friend Rachel Charles about doing an interview with one of the sports living legends, I jumped at the chance. Famed Muhammad Ali trainer Angelo Dundee is involved with the reopening of the 5th street gym in Miami Florida. The great Ali will be in attendance for the grand opening later this month. We spoke about the new gym, and a plethora of other topics ranging from Ali, to Mayweather, to Pacquiao, to the heavyweight division.
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Margarito May Be Dangerous, But Pacquiao Is Going To Be Lethal… Cutthroat Lethal!
Tungod, Inabanga, Bohol– Right from its very inception up to this very day, the Pacquiao-Margarito super welterweight showdown has been met with harsh criticisms from fans and critics alike. Perhaps it is understandble, considering the fact that this encounter, though expected to be an explosive pugilistic affair, is still a very huge letdown and step down from the titanic Pacquiao-Mayweather face-off that fell through. It would have been a matchup between two of the best fighters that the sport has to offer – arguably the most important boxing spectacle to date.
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Pacquiao's appearance in Valley on hold for now, fight card promoters say
Manny Pacquiao’s visit to the Rio Grande Valley is on hold at least until November, said media representative Martin Lopez of Imperial ED Promotions.
Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 knockouts), WBO welterweight champion and recently elected congressman in his native Philippines, apparently had agreed to be a special guest for Imperial ED Promotions’ fight card, originally scheduled for Saturday at Hidalgo’s State Farm Arena.
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Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 knockouts), WBO welterweight champion and recently elected congressman in his native Philippines, apparently had agreed to be a special guest for Imperial ED Promotions’ fight card, originally scheduled for Saturday at Hidalgo’s State Farm Arena.
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Pacquiao has rival all figured out
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday said he has Antonio Margarito all figured out.
Speaking to mediamen during his second day of training for the November 13 showdown with Antonio Margarito, Pacquiao demonstrated how he would deal with the rangy 5-foot-11 Mexican puncher when they collide at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
“Ganito lang ‘yan,” Pacquiao said, throwing rapid-fire punches in the air while making use of his famed footwork at the spacious Elorde Gym on Del Monte Ave. in Quezon City.
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Speaking to mediamen during his second day of training for the November 13 showdown with Antonio Margarito, Pacquiao demonstrated how he would deal with the rangy 5-foot-11 Mexican puncher when they collide at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
“Ganito lang ‘yan,” Pacquiao said, throwing rapid-fire punches in the air while making use of his famed footwork at the spacious Elorde Gym on Del Monte Ave. in Quezon City.
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Pacquiao shows good form after long break from boxing
MANILA, Philippines -- Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao looked good in only his second day of training despite the six-month layoff following his March 13 WBO welterweight title defense against Ghana’s Joshua Clottey.
Demonstrating the fire in the gym that sets him apart from most other fighters, the Sarangani representative said he was “hungry to fight” anew.
Pacquiao had a 90-minute workout at the Johnny Elorde Gym on Roosevelt Avenue, Quezon City, after running along the hills of San Mateo, Rizal, in the morning.
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Demonstrating the fire in the gym that sets him apart from most other fighters, the Sarangani representative said he was “hungry to fight” anew.
Pacquiao had a 90-minute workout at the Johnny Elorde Gym on Roosevelt Avenue, Quezon City, after running along the hills of San Mateo, Rizal, in the morning.
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Pacquiao saddened by Hatton’s crisis
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has expressed hope that his erstwhile opponent Ricky Hatton will overcome the personal crisis he is going through.
The former junior welterweight champion from Britain was diagnosed with depression and was caught on video allegedly snorting cocaine. He also reportedly has a drinking problem.
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The former junior welterweight champion from Britain was diagnosed with depression and was caught on video allegedly snorting cocaine. He also reportedly has a drinking problem.
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Pacman training in Manila
Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao showed up for training Tuesday afternoon for the second straight day at the Elorde Boxing Gym on Del Monte Ave. in Quezon City in preparation for his Nov. 13 duel with Antonio Margarito in Dallas.
Pacquiao hit the mitts with training assistant Buboy Fernandez guiding his every move in the absence of Freddie Roach, who is expected to arrive in Manila towards the end of the week.
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Pacquiao hit the mitts with training assistant Buboy Fernandez guiding his every move in the absence of Freddie Roach, who is expected to arrive in Manila towards the end of the week.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Longtime Friend Talks Manny Pacquiao
Longtime friend and former Philippines' police officer, Jimmy Zuneao, discusses WBO welterweight (147 pounds) king Manny Pacquiao, who will fight ex-champ Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC junior middleweight (154 pounds) belt on Nov. 13 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
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Pacquiao fools around: I'm scared of Margarito
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiaohad plenty of fun breaking sweat on his first day at the gym in preparation for his Nov. 13 title fight with Antonio Margarito in Arlington, Texas.
The pound-for-pound champion started the day with a 30-minute run inside the exclusive Brentville International Community in Laguna, and shortly after lunch he proceeded to the gym.
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The pound-for-pound champion started the day with a 30-minute run inside the exclusive Brentville International Community in Laguna, and shortly after lunch he proceeded to the gym.
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Hatton, Floyd make news for wrong reasons
IT could be a coincidence, but former British boxing champion Ricky Hatton and undefeated American fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr., two boxers inexorably linked with Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquaio, made the headlines just days apart, not for their boxing exploits but for shameful conduct outside the ring.
Hatton, who Pacquiao flattened inside two rounds in May, 2009, was caught in video sniffing cocaine inside a hotel in Manchester, England.
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Hatton, who Pacquiao flattened inside two rounds in May, 2009, was caught in video sniffing cocaine inside a hotel in Manchester, England.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Respecting Pacquiao, being uncertain of Margarito and cutting Hatton some slack
There's been no lack of boxing news lately, or perhaps I should say, news about boxers. This is just an informal article in which I would like to take the opportunity to share my opinions on some matters that have been hitting the headlines lately.
Feel free to exercise your right to disagree. (As if that needed to be said, right?)
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Feel free to exercise your right to disagree. (As if that needed to be said, right?)
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Has Pacquiao's historic run been aided by weak opposition?
There are some who argue that boxing’s pound for pound best Manny Pacquiao is a great fighter, but has also benefited from very strategic matchmaking during his historic rise from featherweight to junior middleweight.
The main point to those which believe the previous statement is that Pacquiao has faced big names on the decline.
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The main point to those which believe the previous statement is that Pacquiao has faced big names on the decline.
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Floyd Sr blasts Pacman anew
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Sr. always has a mouthful of things, nasty things, to say about Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach.
Just days after his son, the undefeated boxer, landed in and got out of jail for a felony charge, Floyd Sr. renewed his verbal attack on boxing’s hottest tandem.
He guested at “On the Ropes Boxing Radio” program, once again insinuating that Pacquiao is into something that makes the 31-year-old Filipino scared of random blood tests.
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Just days after his son, the undefeated boxer, landed in and got out of jail for a felony charge, Floyd Sr. renewed his verbal attack on boxing’s hottest tandem.
He guested at “On the Ropes Boxing Radio” program, once again insinuating that Pacquiao is into something that makes the 31-year-old Filipino scared of random blood tests.
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Scrutiny sure to follow Margarito upon return
Former welterweight champion braces for Pacquiao bout
Now that he has been cleared to fight again in the United States, Antonio Margarito said it's time to get to work and figure out a way to stop Manny Pacquiao.
The former world welterweight champion was approved last month to fight in Texas and will meet Pacquiao for the vacant WBC super middleweight title Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in what will be Margarito's biggest and most scrutinized bout.
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Now that he has been cleared to fight again in the United States, Antonio Margarito said it's time to get to work and figure out a way to stop Manny Pacquiao.
The former world welterweight champion was approved last month to fight in Texas and will meet Pacquiao for the vacant WBC super middleweight title Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in what will be Margarito's biggest and most scrutinized bout.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
IF THERE IS EVER A TIME FOR PACQUIAO TO FALL OFF IT WOULD BE NOW
San Mateo, CA—There is a common term in the sports worlds called a “trap game”. A trap game (or fight in this context) is where a fighter is matched against a lesser opponent before facing a quality opponent, which more often than not the fighter loses. That is the situation that Manny Pacquiao faces as he enters into training camp to prepare for his November 13, 2010, fight against Antonio Margarito. Many, especially this writer, expected that Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather would finally meet in the fight the entire sports world demanded to see by the end of 2010.
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Bob Arum advises Freddie Roach that Chavez Jr. will not be training with Pacquiao in the Philippines
Earlier tonight at Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, trainer Freddie Roach was spotted working the corner of lightweight prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. The 18-year old would win a second round TKO over Manuel Delcid to improve his record to 8-0 with 8 stoppages and moments after the fight Roach made his way to speak with promoter Bob Arum.
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Floyd Mayweather Sr: “Pacquiao is probably going to end up beating Margarito”
by Geoffrey Ciani (Ep. 90: Published September 11, 2010) This week’s 90th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with Floyd Mayweather Senior. His son, Floyd Mayweather Junior, recently made headlines as a result of insulting Pacquiao in what many observers viewed as a mean-spirited and racially charged attack. Mayweather Senior provided his thoughts on his son’s comments, and also talked about a potential fight between his son and the Filipino sensation.
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Pacquiao Vs. Margarito like it or like it not?
Like it or not, this fight is happening on November 13th, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Much has led up to this fight, and much had to happen for Margarito to get this gift from the boxing God's. As most know, Tony Margarito got caught trying to load up his gloves. The boxing world turned it's back on him until the state of Texas granted him his license to fight in Dallas against the icon Manny Pacquiao.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Preview and Prediction
-Saturday, November 13, 2010, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the vacant WBC Light Middleweight Title: Pacquiao vs. Margarito-
Boxing megastar Manny Pacquiao goes for a title in his 8th weight clhttp://pacquiao-margarito-live-streaming.blogspot.com/ass when he takes on former Welterweight titlist Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium for the vacant WBC Light Middleweight Title. Once again, Pacquiao faces a bigger man as he continues his assault in yet another division. Antonio Margarito, the once-celebrated warrior, looks for redemption after a loaded-gloves controversy and knockout loss to Shane Mosley wreaked havoc on his reputation.
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Boxing megastar Manny Pacquiao goes for a title in his 8th weight clhttp://pacquiao-margarito-live-streaming.blogspot.com/ass when he takes on former Welterweight titlist Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium for the vacant WBC Light Middleweight Title. Once again, Pacquiao faces a bigger man as he continues his assault in yet another division. Antonio Margarito, the once-celebrated warrior, looks for redemption after a loaded-gloves controversy and knockout loss to Shane Mosley wreaked havoc on his reputation.
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Antonio Margarito and Juanma Lopez spotted in Las Vegas as Yuriorkis Gamboa and others weigh in
Earlier today at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada the weigh in for tomorrow night’s Yuriorkis Gamboa-Orlando Salido unification card was held. Gamboa, the 28-year old WBA champion from Cuba, could be in line to face WBO boss Juan Manuel Lopez in 2011 if he is victorious. As is the custom with many of their fights, Lopez was spotted at the weigh in to show support to Gamboa in hopes that they can one day meet under very lucrative settings.
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Trainer Robert Garcia has no doubt that Antonio Margarito will defeat Manny Pacquiao
Trainer Robert ‘Grandpa’ Garcia has been getting a lot of buzz in recent times because of his growing stable of fighters. Working with the likes of Brian Viloria, Nonito Donaire and Steven Luevano helped to garner the 35-year old much attention but he has seen his name thrust to the forefront more so than ever because of his duties with former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito who challenges Manny Pacquiao on November 13th at Cowboys Stadium.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Pacquiao duplicates training regimen from Cotto fight for his fight with Margarito
Manny Pacquiao has officially commented that he will apply his training program from the fight with Miguel Cotto for his upcoming fight with Antonio Margarito. For Pacquiao, Margarito is the tallest opponent he's ever faced and also has a win over Cotto.
According to GMANews, Pacquiao said the following:
"We'll follow the same routine when I was training for my fight against Cotto."
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According to GMANews, Pacquiao said the following:
"We'll follow the same routine when I was training for my fight against Cotto."
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Pacman climbs ring no heavier than 151 lb
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao will not carry any excess baggage when he climbs the ring against Antonio Margarito.
“One-fifty,” said Pacquiao when asked how much he intends to weigh on the night of Nov. 13 when he disputes the vacant WBC super-welterweight (154 lb) crown against the towering Mexican in Arlington, Texas.
A catchweight of 151 lb has been agreed upon by both camps, and Pacquiao said Wednesday evening he’s around the vicinity. He did look trim even in his business suit, considering that it’s been six months since he last fought.
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“One-fifty,” said Pacquiao when asked how much he intends to weigh on the night of Nov. 13 when he disputes the vacant WBC super-welterweight (154 lb) crown against the towering Mexican in Arlington, Texas.
A catchweight of 151 lb has been agreed upon by both camps, and Pacquiao said Wednesday evening he’s around the vicinity. He did look trim even in his business suit, considering that it’s been six months since he last fought.
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Pacquiao starts training for Margarito bout
MANILA, Philippines -- "Fighter of the Decade" Manny Pacquiao started on Thursday preparations for his November 13 bout against Mexico’s Antonio Margarito.
Pacquiao underwent a stamina workout outside his house in a Laguna subdivision together with assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez and other members of his team.
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Pacquiao underwent a stamina workout outside his house in a Laguna subdivision together with assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez and other members of his team.
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How Can Margarito Beat Pacquiao? Experts Chime In Their Views
Manny Pacquiao of The Philippines and Antonio Margarito of Mexico are expected to throw everything out the window and give fans a war. With such fight looming on the November horizon, almost everybody is writing Margarito off, with most saying it will be Pacquiao’s speed and agility that will really beat the Tijuana Tornado come fight night.
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Margarito's hand-wrap tackled in HBO's '24/7' series
MANILA, Philippines – HBO Sports will bring back its award winning “24/7” series in October to feature the preparations leading to the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight on November 13.
According to HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, the series will document the paths taken by the two boxers as they open their respective training camps.
Pacquiao is currently at the prime of his boxing career, having won 7 world titles in 7 weight classes. Adding to his successes in the ring is his current stature as a legislator representing the southern Philippine province of Sarangani.
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According to HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, the series will document the paths taken by the two boxers as they open their respective training camps.
Pacquiao is currently at the prime of his boxing career, having won 7 world titles in 7 weight classes. Adding to his successes in the ring is his current stature as a legislator representing the southern Philippine province of Sarangani.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Margarito opens training camp
Antonio Margarito formally begins training camp at the TKO Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, roughly ten weeks before he clashes with Filipino pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13 in Dallas.
Margarito’s trainer Robert Garcia is in Sin City to work the corner of a rising lightweight star Brandon Rios for a fight set this weekend and he has instructed the 5-11 Mexican to do light workouts in preparation for the tough grind that is set to commence Monday in Oxnard, California.
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Margarito’s trainer Robert Garcia is in Sin City to work the corner of a rising lightweight star Brandon Rios for a fight set this weekend and he has instructed the 5-11 Mexican to do light workouts in preparation for the tough grind that is set to commence Monday in Oxnard, California.
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Roach to Observe Wrapping
Manila, Philippines - Antonio Margarito won’t have a pair of stone for hands when he faces Manny Pacquiao on November 13.
Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said he will not blink an eye when he watches the wrapping of Margarito’s hands a couple of hours before the scheduled 12-round battle for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super-welterweight crown at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
“I will be there (in Margarito’s dressing room) when they start doing the wraps,” Roach told the Bulletin on Monday from the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood.
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Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said he will not blink an eye when he watches the wrapping of Margarito’s hands a couple of hours before the scheduled 12-round battle for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super-welterweight crown at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
“I will be there (in Margarito’s dressing room) when they start doing the wraps,” Roach told the Bulletin on Monday from the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood.
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Marquez Tells How Margarito Can Beat Manny Pacquiao
WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is no stranger to Manny Pacquiao, having fought him twice in the past, and many people, this writer included, feel that Marquez should have been given the decision in both of those fights with Pacquiao. Marquez really knows how to beat Pacquiao and seems to have his number.
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Pacquiao tops Floyd Jr on boxing's influential list
For the third time, Manny Pacquiao defeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. outside the ring after the Filipino boxing icon achieved a higher ranking in Yahoo! Sports' boxing's 100 most influential people. The Pinoy pug was ahead in ranking over the fast-talking American fighter.
Pacquiao is listed at number 25, joining the likes of iconic boxing writers Larry Merchant and Bert Sugar; legendary boxers Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali; Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee; and promoters Bob Arum and Don King in the Top 30.
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Pacquiao is listed at number 25, joining the likes of iconic boxing writers Larry Merchant and Bert Sugar; legendary boxers Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali; Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee; and promoters Bob Arum and Don King in the Top 30.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Philosophizing with Naazim Richardson: Mayweather is proven but Pacquiao is the greatest of this era
If ever there was a trainer in recent times who has studied Floyd Mayweather Jr. from top to bottom it very well could be Philadelphia’s Naazim Richardson. After all it was Richardson who guided Shane Mosley into his May 1st bout with Mayweather and despite the duo coming up short against Floyd in Las Vegas it seems strikingly clear that Naazim has an accurate gauge on the superstar once one hears him speak about the Grand Rapids fighter.
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Will styles make the Pacquiao vs. Margarito fight?
"If he (Margarito) throws a lot of punches and goes toe to toe it is to my advantage," said Manny Pacquiao at Friday's Dallas press conference. "I never predict how a fight will end," he added.
"I'm not looking for that (Floyd Mayweather, Jr.) fight. A couple of more fights and that's it. I don't care as long as the fans are happy," he said.
Trainer Freddie Roach chimed in soon after with, "We'll see what works during sparring."
After a random question, Pacquiao came back with "Of course I know if a foreign substance is in my hand wrap."
Pacquiao believes Margarito knew of the illegal Plaster of Paris substance in his wraps but has forgiven him to the point of letting him enjoy the biggest payday of his career even though many believe Margarito should have been banned for life by every commission.
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"I'm not looking for that (Floyd Mayweather, Jr.) fight. A couple of more fights and that's it. I don't care as long as the fans are happy," he said.
Trainer Freddie Roach chimed in soon after with, "We'll see what works during sparring."
After a random question, Pacquiao came back with "Of course I know if a foreign substance is in my hand wrap."
Pacquiao believes Margarito knew of the illegal Plaster of Paris substance in his wraps but has forgiven him to the point of letting him enjoy the biggest payday of his career even though many believe Margarito should have been banned for life by every commission.
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