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DALLAS COWBOYS OWNER JERRY JONES IS NEW WBC CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Jerry Jones (R), owner of one of the greatest teams in sports history, the Dallas Cowboys, was awarded with the honorary WBC green and gold championship belt by WBC President Jose Sulaiman (L) during the spectacular press co  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao not indestructible - Floyd Mayweather, Jr
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Super Bowl XLIV > Quotes on Manny Pacquiao Celebrities and hordes of football fans descended on Miami, Florida and watched the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapoli  Read Full Story >>>
Roach cuts down on Pacquiao’s sparring
GMANews.tv, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao is not too far off his top fighting shape that trainer Freddie Roach will cut down on his sparring sessions in his preparations for his March 13 duel with Joshua Clottey in Texas. In an interview with GMA News’ Chino Trinidad, Roach said 100 to 110 rounds -  Read Full Story >>>
Gesta ready for Orrantia
FightNews.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Filipino lightweight sensation Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (16-0-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring after a short hiatus as he faces tough journeyman Jaime Orrantia (12-26-5, 4 KOs) of Lakeside  Read Full Story >>>
411 Boxing Fact or Fiction 02.09.10: Valero, Mayweather-Mosley, ShoBox, Allan Green, More
By Ramon Aranda, 411mania.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Will Mayweather vs. Mosley be more exciting than Pacquiao vs. Clottey? Will Allan Green make it to the second stage of the Super Six World Boxing Classic? Is Edwin Valero similar to a young Manny Pacquiao? 411’s Patrick Cassidy and Jonathan Yaghoubi debate these topics and more in the latest e  Read Full Story >>>
Can Arthur Abraham follow the "Pacquiao Plan" to win over America?
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
PALM SPRINGS, CA - I'm giving Manny and Joshua a brake today from my poison pen and instead I'm talking about former International Boxing Federation Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham. King Arthur, 29 and born in Armenia but a resident of Berlin, Germany, landed at Los Angeles International Ai  Read Full Story >>>
MAYWEATHER SHIFTS ATTENTION AS DANGEROUS MOSLEY AWAITS
By Sabrina Montez, FightHype.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Although the dream match-up between Mayweather and Pacquiao never transpired, boxing fans have a lot to be excited about with another mega-fight on the horizon: Mayweather vs. Mosley. Shane Mosley looks to be Floyd Mayweather’s toughest opponent to date. This is certainly a risky fight fo  Read Full Story >>>
Weekend Review: Valero's big night
By Michael Rosenthal, The Ring, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
BIGGEST WINNER Edwin Valero: The lightweight titleholder from Venezuela saw his defense against Antonio DeMarco on Saturday on Showtime as a chance to show a wide audience that he’s the most-badass lightweight in the world. He succeeded. Valero gave the best performance of his career, bruta  Read Full Story >>>
UNCLE LEO: “FICTION & STEROIDS”
By Leo Lawton, RingTalk.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
UNCLE LEO Ogdensburg, NY- The youngster asked the tired old reporter, “Why do you suppose he wouldn’t just let them go ahead and take the samples and test for the drugs if he was clean”? The old man spoke slowly and thoughtfully, “Son, do you suppose the entire thing was  Read Full Story >>>
Valero, Margarito stocked in Arum's bullpen as Pacquiao fodder
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Just like managers named Terry Francona (Red Sox) and Joe Gerardi (Yankees), Bob Arum has to keep stocking his bullpen. And the vibrant, 78 year old head of Top Rank is continuing to do just that. Edwin Valero, with the glittering 27-0, all by KO record, just refurbished his saga with a onesid  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao is ‘Finally’ getting mainstream coverage from the American media
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Saying “it’s about time” that the mainstream American media finally covers Manny Pacquiao would be an understatement. However, this coverage reflects how phenomenal Manny Pacquiao has become. This coverage also signifies that Manny Pacquiao is truly one of the world’s greates  Read Full Story >>>
NAAZIM RICHARDSON: "TRUST ME...ROY IS GOING TO SHOW UP FOR BERNARD"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
"The Roy Jones you saw against Danny Green and Antonio Tarver, you did not see the Roy Jones that's going to be in front of Bernard Hopkins. They are not going to see it, so anybody that's counting the fight out and saying I'm not going to watch the fight, tune into the fight because it will be a di  Read Full Story >>>
ARUM: PACQUIAO CAN FIGHT TOMORROW
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says “Fighter of the Decade” and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao “can fight tomorrow” even as he noted that trainer Freddie Roach’s job is to “have to slow him up.̶  Read Full Story >>>
America honours Pacquiao to leave Mayweather staring at his date with destiny
By Jeff Powell, Daily Mail (UK), Tue, 09 Feb 2010

The Holy Grail of boxing is to be found deep inside the minds of the blood brotherhood and within that labyrinth the Pacman is defeating the Money Man without them thr  Read Full Story >>>
Pacmaniacs stand behind their man at the gate and more
By Albert Alvarez, Diamond Boxing, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
The Event, Pacquiao/Clottey- Ever since the Mosley/Mayweather fight became inked, many feel that Pacquiao/Clottey has now taken a back seat to Mosley/Mayweather. Well if that’s the case, I feel that the Pacmaniacs didn’t get that memo. I’m hearing that 30,000 boxing fans have alrea  Read Full Story >>>
Bradley-Valero: Possible June Fight in Mexico?
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
If promoter Gary Shaw gets his wish, he would like to stage Timothy Bradley's defense of the WBO junior welterweight title against unbeaten Edwin Valero in the month of June on Showtime. How confident is Shaw about Bradley's chances in the fight? He's willing to travel to Mexico to make the fight ha  Read Full Story >>>
DANNY GARCIA VS. ASHLEY THEOPANE TOPS FEBRUARY 26 ESPN'S "FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" UNDERCARD
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS JERMELL CHARLO & OMAR FIGUEROA ALSO RETURN TO ACTION IN EL PASO LOS ANGELES, February 8 - Unbeaten Philadelphia phenom Danny "Swift" Garcia will begin 2010 with his toughest fight to date on Friday, February 26 when he squares off against British veteran Ashley Theopane in th  Read Full Story >>>
KING ARTHUR AND CAPTAIN HUCK MOVE CAMP TO PALM SPRINGS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

BERLIN (Feb. 8, 2010) — Tournament point leader King Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) is on his way to America. The undefeated 29-year-old has boarded a plane to Los Angeles this morning. Coach Ulli Wegner is moving trai  Read Full Story >>>
Fans Cheated of Edwin Valero - Manny Pacquiao Clash
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Manny Pacquiao trains away at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California for a March 13th fight with Joshua Clottey. Venezuelan knock-out specialist relishes in an eye opening victory Saturday night in Monterrey, Mexico. This writer sits around and ponders what would have been if Manny and Edw  Read Full Story >>>
Donaire's message to top superflys Arce and Darchinyan "step up now or I'm going up in weight"
By Dennis Guillermo, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
PINOY POWER 3 COVERAGE I spoke to Team Donaire today and the most recent word from camp is that Nonito Donaire Jr. is ready to climb up in weight after his fight this Saturday against Guerson Guerrero. Nonito said, "I told my manager it's either Darchinyan or Arce next at superflyweight or   Read Full Story >>>
Is facing Mosley enough to silence Mayweather's critics, or will only Pacquiao do?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Floyd Mayweather Jr faces more criticism than perhaps any other fighter alive today, and in some cases with good reason. Many fans don't believe Mayweater carries himself the way one of the best fighters in the world should. There are the issues of the Xylocaine, the extra testing fiasco with Pac  Read Full Story >>>
Toxic talk: Floyd Mayweather Jr. spews pure garbage
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Calling all Flomos, meaning you crazed Floyd Mayweather fan-atics. And notfiying even the most casual Mayweather followers and all fight fans in general. You're chopped liver in Money's eyes, folks. You're in second place on his list of personal priorites. Guess who's Numero Uno in the heart a  Read Full Story >>>
Nonito Donaire Fights On
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

In mid-August, Nonito Donaire was scheduled to face Rafael Concepcion for the interim version of the WBA junior bantamweight title. Beyond that, he was the featured performer in the second i  Read Full Story >>>
NIETES INTERVIEW: 'AHAS' EYES DUBAI TITLE DEFENSE IN APRIL
By Chito Yu Katangkatang, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Bacolod City. Good day fellow boxing fans! I was lucky to catch WBO Minimumweight World Champ Donnie “Ahas” Nietes while he was in town. The ever humble Pride of Negros messaged me via Facebook that he was in  Read Full Story >>>
De La Hoya used PEDs, Mayweather Jr uses Xylocaine, yet they accuse Manny Pacquiao of cheating
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

The failed fight negotiations between Pacquiao and Mayweather have indirectly uncovered a wealth of information about Mayweather and De La Hoya. We have learned that not only has Mayweather used an il  Read Full Story >>>
So the boxing public may know: Donaire has nothing to destroy of Guerrero
By Simeon Vergara, Maharlikan Times, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - While Nonito Donaire, Jr. ranks No. 2 in the world for the super flyweight division according to boxrec.com, his opponent this February 13, Gerson Guerrero, ranks No. 35 in the world and No. 10 in Mexico. Now banking on such ranking, what more should Donaire, Jr. have   Read Full Story >>>
Analyzing Floyd Mayweather's remarks from the Superbowl
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Speaking to the gathered media at the superbowl, Floyd Mayweather as usual came out with several quotes worthy of attention. The majority of which seemed to be aimed toward Manny Pacquiao rather than his upcoming opponent Shane Mosley. At several points during the many interviews he had this week  Read Full Story >>>
KHAN AND HATTON COULD STILL TANGO
By Derek Bilton, Sportinglife.com (UK), Tue, 09 Feb 2010
There has been precious little domestic action contested by the 'pound-for-pound' elite since the turn of the year but Amir Khan's decision to ditch Frank Warren for Golden Boy could have major P4P ramifications in 2010. Khan, of course, produced that sizzling 76-second destruction of Dmitriy Sal  Read Full Story >>>
Robert Guerrero Withdraws From Michael Katsidis Fight
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
BoxingScene.com was informed earlier today that IBF super featherweight champion Robert Guerrero has withdrawn from his planned fight with lightweight Michael Katsidis, which was scheduled headline HBO's March 27 telecast. BoxingScene has confirmed the information with Guerrero's manager, Shelly Fin  Read Full Story >>>
CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010. The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavywei  Read Full Story >>>
DONAIRE WANTS TO DESTROY GUERRERO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire wants to destroy Mexico’s tough Gerson Guerrero when they clash in the main event of Top Rank Promotions exciting “Pinoy Power III/Latin Fury 13” fi  Read Full Story >>>
Peñalosa going for knockout vs Morel
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa, nearing the end of a 20-year career, said yesterday he’s going all out for a knockout win over Puerto Rican ex-convict Eric (Little Hands of Steel) Morel in their interim WBO bantamweight title fight at the Hilton in Las Vegas on Fe  Read Full Story >>>
Top Rank Photographer Chris Farina covers Pacquiao and Clottey in camp, can’t wait for March 13th
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Manny Pacquiao’s WBO Welterweight title bout against Joshua Clottey is a little over a month away and so far there have been varying reports on how each man’s training camp is coming along. Pacquiao   Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather-Pacquiao purse split goes back to Square One
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Next time those pugilistic poker players repping Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao sit down at the table, they should have a fairly easy time of wrapping up a big fight deal, right? Au contraire, you are so wrong, balut breath! In a saner world, you could logically deduce that making the meg  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao-Mosley, Mayweather Revisited, De La Hoya Too
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
If WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao defeats Joshua Clottey on March 13, and Shane Mosley retains his WBA title against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 1 - Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum is more than willing to make a Pacquiao vs. Mosley unification clash for the fall. Mosley recently told BoxingScene.c  Read Full Story >>>
Will Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley Silence the Critics?
By Eric Marks, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face Shane Mosley on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for Mosley’s version of the welterweight title. Boxing fans know that this is a long anticipated fight and outside of Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao possibly the biggest fight that can be made in boxing. As big as  Read Full Story >>>
Margarito should be banned for life
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Can someone explain to this writer why a man who cheated in a way that could have killed another fighter, should get another chance? When Antonio Margarito was busting up the face of Miguel Cotto, everyone at the time was amazed at how dominating that defeat was. Cotto looked like his heart was rip  Read Full Story >>>
Edwin Valero Will Ask The WBC For an Optional at 140
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero is going to request permission from the WBC for an optional at 140-pounds. Top Rank's Bob Arum confirmed to BoxingScene.com on Sunday that Valero was going to move up to junior welterweight to further his quest for a dream fight with WBO welterweight champion Ma  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao and Tim Lincecum: Two Filipinos at the Top of Their Game
By Kevin Riley, BleacherReport.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010

Over the last few years, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has taken off like a rocket, and he hasn't been alone. Millions of his countrymen have strapped themselves to his  Read Full Story >>>
Brian’s Boxing Mailbag ( Edwin Valero KOs Antonio DeMarco, Saints KOs Colts, Glen Johnson Kos Yusef Mack and of Course, Manny Pacquiao Makes his Apperance)
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
Happy Super Bowl hangover day sports fans! I welcome you to my mailbag. Though this is a boxing column, the most high profile slugfest of the weekend belonged to the sport of football. Commentators often like to compare a hard hitting, physical football game to a heavyweight championship title fight  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao braves the cold to train for Clottey bout
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 09 Feb 2010
MANILA, Philippines – Despite being dubbed the world's pound-for-pound king, three-time Fighter of the Year Manny Pacquiao said he still toils to improve his skills to become an even better fighter. Pacquiao, a 7-division champion and acknowledged Fighter of the Decade by the Boxing Writers  Read Full Story >>>
PSC starts paying athletes’ monthly stipend this month
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
The good news is that members of the national training not belonging to the elite category will resume receiving their monthly stipend from the Philippine Sporrs Comission efective this month. The bad news is the national sports association s concerned have yet to submit their respective roster   Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO-VALERO WOULD BE MORE EXCITING THAN A FIGHT AGAINST MAYWEATHER
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

The spectacular performance of WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero who hammered interim champion Antonio DeMarco so badly for most of nine rounds that the   Read Full Story >>>
Filipino "Kid Terrible": Pinoy Power 3 is our Superbowl!!!
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

"Kid Terrible" Ciso Morales of Talibon, Bohol arrived today at the boxing capital of the world -- complete and rarin' to go. "Our preparation was tremendous at the Kennel boxing gym in San Leandro. The Filipino-America  Read Full Story >>>
2010's biggest events: Where does Pac-May rank?
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Global Athletic Events This weekend, the United States is enjoying an unofficial national holiday. Super Bowl XLIV (American football) between the Indianapolis Colts and  Read Full Story >>>
The Replacements Might Spell Disaster for Either Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather… Or Both
By Reylan Loberternos, Sportales, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Tungod, Inabanga, Bohol – When the highly anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather showdown fell through, most boxing fans and pundits probably thought that anything else would be a huge letdown. I am not  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather Jr ‘I’ve dominated the sport of boxing for years and done so in a very clean fashion'
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Floyd Mayweather’s latest claims of dominating the sport of boxing for years and doing so in a very clean fashion has prompted some quick and harsh responses from his critics. It’s no secret that many Mayweather critics believe that Floyd has had a questionable career. Add in the use of   Read Full Story >>>
Edwin Valero-Antonio DeMarco: Post-Fight Report Card
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
He can punch. And, hell yes, he can fight. With a litany of opposition which for the most could not bring the full range of his qualities to the surface, questions were rightly raised about just how much more than a puncher WBC Lightweight titlist Edwin Valero (27-0, 27 KO) could be. The ev  Read Full Story >>>
Different from what was promised
By Bart Barry, 15rounds.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
There’s an old adage in prizefighting – or if there isn’t, there should be – that you can neither trust a knockout victory on a South American’s resume nor a loss on a Mexican’s. Sometime early in a South American’s career someone determines he’s a pun  Read Full Story >>>
When 2 Filipino greats come together: Nonito Donaire Jr. hooks up w/ Scratch icon DJ QBert
By Dennis Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Pinoy Power 3 just got an added boost from one of the true legends and icons of Hip-Hop, San Francisco Bay Area based scratch dj, and arguably the best in the business DJ QBert. Q hooked up with 'The Filipino Flash' Nonito Donaire Jr. to lend his expertise and arrange the entrance song for his m  Read Full Story >>>
Dougie's MASSIVE Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer, The Ring, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
FAR FROM FLAWLESS Hi Dougie, It's funny - you mentioned bad luck for Valero in your column - I was thinking the same thing in the second round. Just when he was falling into his rhythm, that elbow could have really turned things around for him. On the other hand, you can't exactly say it's a  Read Full Story >>>
ROY JONES JR.: "EIGHT ROUNDS AT THE MOST"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
"It's a great fight; a wonderful fight! I've been waiting for it to happen for a long time. Like I say, I'm like that high school test...He flunked it back then, now he wanna try it again when he think he done finished college. He wanna come back to see if he can pass...He still can't pass, but he w  Read Full Story >>>
“Fighting Words” – The Age of the Ageless (and The Young and Done)
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
What is old? Is it Andrew Golota getting beat up by Tomasz Adamek at 42? Or is it George Foreman winning the heavyweight championship against Michael Moorer at 45? What is over the hill? Is it Roy Jones Jr., then 40, getting knocked out in one round against Danny Green? Or is it Jeff Lacy,   Read Full Story >>>
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: BOB ARUM
By G. Leon, BoxingTalk.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

30,000 Pacquiao-Clottey tix already sold GL: What's the latest and greatest, and what updates can you give us on Top Rank's upcoming fights, starting with The Event? "The tickets are going unbelievably well, the requests for  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather: “Shane bases everything on power and speed. It doesn’t work like that. I believe it’s all timing and inches!”
FightFan.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is currently attending Super Bowl week to promote his May 1 fight with Shane Mosley. Floyd spoke to England’s Sky Sports about his upcoming super fight and what he thinks of ‘Sugar’  Read Full Story >>>
Ala Villamor on Pacquiao, Gorres and Melligen
By Lorne Scoggins, 8countnews, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Big things do come in small packages. Edito “Ala” Villamor was a promising contender in the Strawweight division before sustaining a career-ending hand injury. His hand was operated on in 1993 but never healed properly. He retired in 1996 with a record of 29-2-1 and a remarkable 81% KO r  Read Full Story >>>
The Sweet Science 02.08.10: From One Great Fight to Two?
By Igor Frank, 411mania.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Is the falling out of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight a gift in disguise? Having gone from a megabout to two excellent fights seems like a Godsend, so should we really be upset? 411's Igor Frank tackles this turn of events in this week's edition of The Sweet Science. Comparing negotiations for what  Read Full Story >>>
Richie faces tough undefeated Mexican
By Edwin G. Espejo, Asian Correspondent, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
WORLD title hopeful Richie Mepranum will face the toughest fight of his career when he topbills a pre-Pacquiao fight in Grapevine, Texas on March 12 (March 13 Philippine time), the day before Manny Pacquiao meets Ghanian Joshua Clottey. Richie left for Los Angeles Friday morning where he will res  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather Miami Quotes
By Scoop Malinowski, Boxing Insider, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Mayweather was down in Miami last week taking softball questions from the NFL media. Floyd was able to speak unchallenged… Floyd: “First they say I’m ducking everybody. Like I say, line ‘em up.”   Read Full Story >>>
Can Edwin Valero become the next Manny Pacquiao?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Edwin Valero proved many of his critics wrong last night, with a dominating performance over Antonio DeMarco. There were even comparisons to an early Pacquiao by the commentating team, which later proved to be unfounded as Valero also showed off some solid boxing skills not seen since the early days  Read Full Story >>>
Shane Mosley forgives Margarito, but can the fans?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Speaking to the press in several interviews recently, Shane Mosley was asked his thoughts on his previous opponent Antonio Margarito fighting again. Margarito of course was banned for one year after his bout with Mosley for trying to use wraps loaded with a plaster like substance. He also plans t  Read Full Story >>>
David Diaz may replace Antonio Margarito on Pacquiao-Clottey show
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
This Thursday could be the day when the boxing commission in Texas decides whether it will license former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito. If, with his one year illegal handwraps suspension from California having ended, Texas decides to not OK "Margocheato" then promoter Top Rank will g  Read Full Story >>>
RINGSIDE REPORT AND POST-FIGHT NOTES: VALERO RISES IN MONTERREY
By Dr. Allan Recto, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Edwin Valero, being carried by his trainer Mario Morales, celebrates with his team after stopping Antonio DeMarco in the 9th round in Arena Monterrey in Mexico Saturday night. Photo by Dr Allan Recto. Monterrey,  Read Full Story >>>
Why not have a “GORRES BILL” here in the Philippines?
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
There have been heart-warming news reports coming out recently about Filipinos in the U.S. banding together to help Z Gorres pay for his medical bills. Another bit of good news was the plan for a Gorres Bill in Nevada that will increase the ins  Read Full Story >>>
Prestigious exposure: "60 Minutes" to profile Manny Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
You must know the old joke about the guy who was so slow that it took him an hour and a half to watch the seminal CBS TV magazine show, "60 Minutes." Well, the long running Sunday night program is zeroing in on Pinoy Idol Manny Pacquiao and it's no joke. Promoter Bob Arum said CBS is going to   Read Full Story >>>
Will Pacquiao’s dominant sparring sessions transfer over to the Clottey fight?
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
If his sparring sessions are any indications, Manny Pacquiao looks scary and dominant. A warning to all potential sparring partners, Pacquiao will hurt you and this should also be a serious concern for Clottey and any future opponent of Pacquiao. Not only is he in great shape, but he is also complet  Read Full Story >>>
Clottey training not picking up, say reports
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
MANILA, Philippines—Online boxing sites are buzzing with rumors that Joshua Clottey has yet to kick off his training for the biggest fight of his career, with several distractions getting in the way of the New York-based Ghanaian. Two popular writers from Examiner.com reported that Clottey   Read Full Story >>>
DAIKI KAMEDA WINS WBA FLYWEIGHT TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Daiki Kameda. Benefiting from a ten day training stint and some tough sparring at the Elorde Gym in Paranaque, Japan’s Daiki Kameda has won the WBA flyweight title with a convincing win in a rematch against Thaila  Read Full Story >>>
Timothy Bradley-Edwin Valero, Arum Eyes The Fight
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
BoxingScene.com spoke with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum about the future of WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero. The unbeaten puncher from Venezuela made a successful defense of his title on Saturday night in Monterrey, Mexico. Before a hostile Mexcian crowd, Valero, with a huge gash on the right side of  Read Full Story >>>
Soto-Diaz Could Replace Margarito-Jones on March 13
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
BoxingScene.com was advised by Top Rank CEO Bob Arum that Antonio Margarito's fight with Carson Jones could be switched to a planned Latin Fury pay-per-view for May 8, which Arum plans to center around the Mexican festivities planned for that week. Margarito has applied for a license to box in th  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao comparisons aside, Edwin Valero impresses by stopping challenger Antonio DeMarco
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Heading into his bout Saturday night against once beaten Antonio DeMarco, there had been more questions that answers about reigning WBC Lightweight champion Edwin Valero. Sporting a 26-0 record, all by knockout, it was obvious that the Venezuelan had something serious to work with inside of the rope  Read Full Story >>>
Mosley: “This time Floyd’s fighting a real welterweight!”
FightFan.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley is attending Super Bowl week to promote his May 1 super fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and took the time to catch up with Yahoo Sports. See what he had to say as he prepares to defend his WBA welterweight title. “It’s on for May 1. We’ve both si  Read Full Story >>>
DAVID HOWMAN: WADA WADA NUTCASE
By Oliver Suarez, FightHype.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
In an interview for Reuters, David Howman, the head of WADA, basically alluded that Pacquiao must be using performancing drugs. Before Pacquiao fans start reacting, Howman’s statement should be completely understandable since it comes from someone that obviously doesn’t know all the fa  Read Full Story >>>
Edwin Valero stays unbeaten, eyes fight with Manny Pacquiao
By Associated Press, USA Today, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Edwin Valero of Venezuela retained his WBC lightweight belt by stopping Mexico's Antonio DeMarco on Saturday night. DeMarco sat in his corner and declined to come out for the 10th round of their title fight. The Mexican was well behind on points and, though he had n  Read Full Story >>>
VALERO EYES PACQUIAO BOUT
Sportinglife.com (UK), Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Edwin Valero is targeting a fight with Manny Pacquiao after he stopped Antonio DeMarco on Saturday night to defend his WBC lightweight title. The Venezuelan sensation also extended his perfect record to 27 knockouts in 27 fights when his Mexican opponent's corner decided to throw in the towel aft  Read Full Story >>>
Edwin Valero: The Next Manny Pacquiao
By Carlos Cinco, Official Scorecard, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Did anyone else get to see the Edwin Valero – Antonio DeMarco fight last night? I was having flashbacks of the old Manny Pacquiao before Roach turned him into an all-around beast. Valero, an underground sensation who is oft criticized for amassing an all-KO record against journey-man fighter  Read Full Story >>>
Boxing In Mexico: Solis Captures Interim WBA Belt In Merida
By Alejandro Tostado, SaddoBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
It was war last night at Unidad Deportiva Inalambrica in Merida, Mexico as Jorge Solis and Likar Ramos went at it for the Interim WBA super feather title. Colombia's Ramos came into the ring as reigning Interim champ, having outpointed Angel Granados in Medellin for the title last November and th  Read Full Story >>>
Nover drops close decision loss to Emerson in UFC 109
By Dennis Guillermo, Examiner.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Phillipe Nover went the distance with an experienced lightweight Rob Emerson last night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas in their UFC 109 under card bout. Nover fought an excellent fight, balancing his attacks with strikes, submission attempts and improved ground defense. He almost   Read Full Story >>>
DONAIRE HAS A TOUGH FIGHT AHEAD OF HIM ON “PINOY POWER III”
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (22-1, 14 ko'S) has a tough fight ahead of him against hard-hitting Mexican Gerson Guerrero in the main event of “Pinoy Power III/Latin Fury 13” at the Las Vegas   Read Full Story >>>
Peñalosa, Concepcion gear for Pinoy Power 3
By Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

LOS ANGELES, California – Gerry Peñalosa is in his final days of hard training at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles preparing for a fight in Las Vegas in N  Read Full Story >>>
A Bronx Tale: Veteran Joseph Figueroa gives us an insider’s view of the real Joshua Clottey
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

If there was ever anything that came natural to Joseph ‘Trouble’ Figueroa, the sport of boxing was most likely it. Growing up in the Bronx, New York under harsh circumstanc  Read Full Story >>>
Old King Cole may not shove son in as Pacquiao-Clottey referee
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
It's never too early to agitate for some sort of official selection controversy, be it real or imagined, I always say. But five weeks out from the March 13 Joshua Clottey-Manny Pacquiao bout at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, I might as well bring up the Laurence Cole situation.   Read Full Story >>>
Explosive Pacquiao staggers bigger sparmate
GMANews.tv, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao once again showed explosive form in his training for his March 13 fight with Joshua Clottey, nearly knocking out his bigger sparmate during Saturday’s sessions at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. Sportscaster Chino Trinidad reported on QTV’s Balintan  Read Full Story >>>
Size doesn’t make Clottey unbreakable
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Being big, strong and durable do not make Joshua Clottey unbreakable. This is the belief of trainer Freddie Roach, who tries to steer Manny Pacquiao to another victory on March 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Acknowledging that Clottey could pose problems with his physique, stre  Read Full Story >>>
Editorial: David Howman deserves a legal spanking
Maharlikan Times, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Shallow reasoning! No class of logic! At least, those are fitting condemnation of David Howman's stupid remarks of Pound-for-Pound King Manny Pacquiao's refusal to Floyd Mayweather, Jr.'s demand to have the former submit to the random blood draws for drug analyses inside 30 days of the   Read Full Story >>>
Nonito Donaire talks Pacquiao, Floyd, Mosely, and Clottey
By Dax Ramos, Official Scorecard, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Nonito Donaire 22(KO 14)-1 a few years back when he demolished Vic Darchinyan and became a world champion and set his name in stone amongst the boxing world. He will be defending his belt next week on Feb 13 in Las Vegas against Gerson Guerrero 34(26)-8. We had a chance to sit down with Nonito as he  Read Full Story >>>
Texas needs to make Margarito do the right thing
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
The first boxing card at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington is just more than a month away, and it figures to be a must-see event. The location alone makes it so, and while we all would have preferred to see Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Manny Pacquiao's opponent, Joshua Clottey is a worthy substitute. Th  Read Full Story >>>
Edwin Valero, Unlike Manny Pacquiao - He's Boxing's Unknown Superstar
By Bob Carroll, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Saturday night in Monterey Mexico, WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero, 27-0 (27), defended his title against the “interim” title holder Antonio DeMarco, 23-2-1 (17) by corner retirement after round nine. Valero, who seemed to want to punish the man who was granted an interim status fo  Read Full Story >>>
VALERO STOPS DE MARCO IN NINE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

WBC Lightweight champion Edwin Valero of Venezuela proved too much for young Antonio de Marco of Mexico. Early on the second round, de Marco accidentally elbowed Valero on the right forehead opening a nasty cut that m  Read Full Story >>>
Pacman to seek legal action against detractors
By Rowena Joy A. Sanchez, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
The Pacman is ready to bite. Manny Pacquiao is set to seek legal action against those who have been spreading malicious rumors that endlessly link him to Krista Ranillo, as well as those who allege that his wife, Jinkee, has a paramour in hunk Derek Ramsey. “Kinonsulta ko sa abogado ko.   Read Full Story >>>
ARIZA: PACQUIAO’S POWER IS UNREAL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

“Fighter of the Decade” and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao’s power is “unreal” according to conditioning expert Alex Ariza. In eight rounds of sparring on Saturday at the Wild Card G  Read Full Story >>>
THE DIFFERENT WORLDS OF MANNY PACQUIAO AND DAVID HOWMAN
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

David Howman. I never realized that the World Anti-Doping Agency which a certain David Howman reportedly heads was a debating club that bases its conclusions on logical deductions rather than scientific examination. If Howman   Read Full Story >>>
What are Candidate Pacquiao's plans for Philippine development?
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

Commentary: As Philippine boxer and the sport's current pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao prepares to run for Congress in the Philippine House of Representatives, he and his te  Read Full Story >>>
TUNACAO REGAINS OPBF BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

Former world flyweight champion Malcolm “Eagle Eye” Tunacao has regained his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation bantamweight title with a split decision win over South Korea’s Seung Suk-Chae in Mungyoeng, southeast of  Read Full Story >>>
Edwin Valero Shows More Dimensions Than One To Stop Antonio DeMarco; Other Saturday Results
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
It was a fallacy to think lightweight sensation Edwin Valero was a one-dimensional puncher, which isn't the same as saying he's a master craftsman in the ring. But he showed off every skill he has Saturday on Showtime in beating up young Antonio DeMarco and forcing his corner to call a halt to it at  Read Full Story >>>
VALERO SCORES 27TH STRAIGHT KNOCKOUT WIN AGAINST DEMARCO
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010

Knockout artist Edwin Valero of Venezuela retained his WBC lightweight title and scored his 27th straight knockout victory when challenger Antonio DeMarco of Tijuana quit on his stool at the end of the 9th round in a fight  Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Jr ‘I don’t need Manny Pacquiao, he needs me’
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
In a recent interview, Floyd Mayweather Jr said that he doesn't need Manny but Manny does need him. Floyd believes that “all roads” lead to “Money” Mayweather. Well, I’m here to once again dispute these claims from Floyd and try to provide some logical points to back up  Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather takes his act (and big ego) to the Superbowl- plans to give away tickets too!
By Dennis Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
The biggest show in professional sports is less than 2 days away and guess who's in Florida to bask in the publicity? None other than boxing's biggest mouth and ego combo Floyd 'Money' Mayweather. Not to be upstaged by the enormity of the big event ahead of him-- and I'm not talking about Pacquia  Read Full Story >>>
While Pacquiao works OT, Clottey's head in clouds
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Maybe Joshua Clottey's teeshirt should say "Neverlast." By my calendar, next Saturday night is not only the night before that cracksmoking cherub, Cupid, starts shooting love arrows to and fro. I'm hoping the icon of romance will zap Floyd Mayweather who is throwing not flowers or boxes of cho  Read Full Story >>>
ROACH’S TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST WINS BY 1ST ROUND KO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Trainer Freddie Roach’s promising super bantamweight Guillermo Rigondeaux has won his fifth straight fight since turning pro with a devastating knockout of comparatively experienced Adolfo Landeros (20-13-1, 9 KO’s) in a fight card in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The two-time Cuban Olym  Read Full Story >>>
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DONAIRE WANTS TO DESTROY GUERRERO
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By Eddie Alinea, 02/08/10
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By Ronnie Nathanielsz, 02/08/10
Filipino "Kid Terrible": Pinoy Power 3 is our Superbowl!!!
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, 02/08/10
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By Dr. Allan Recto, 02/08/10
Why not have a “GORRES BILL” here in the Philippines?
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., 02/08/10
RTU Thunders rule 1st semi-pro softball series
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VALERO STOPS DE MARCO IN NINE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, 02/07/10
ARIZA: PACQUIAO’S POWER IS UNREAL
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By Manny Piñol, 02/07/10
TUNACAO REGAINS OPBF BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
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