Pacquiao will knock Cotto out, says Roach

Pacman Latest News from sports.inquirer.net Wed, 30 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao to beat Miguel Cotto by decision? Trainer Freddie Roach is having second thoughts.

Impressed by the frenetic pace by which Pacquiao is attacking his preparations for his fight against the Puerto Rican, Roach now believes that the Filipino ring icon has what it takes to knock out the reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion.

“I picked him to win by decision, but until I started working with him to this camp, the way he’s punching, his speed, we will knock this guy out,”...

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Vargas' prediction on Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Pacquiao

Pacman Latest News from doghouseboxing.com Wed, 30 Sept 2009

Heavyweight Devin Vargas (17-1, 7KO) is set to face off against Terrell Nelson (8-8, 5KO) tomorrow night (Sept 30th). The Heavyweight battle is scheduled for 8 rounds and the venue is set at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Recently Vargas took sometime out of his busy training schedule and spoke out on tons of topics, including Manny Pacquiao...

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Fighter's Perspective: Allan "Sweetness" Green doesn’t know what to think of Pacquiao-Cotto

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Wed, 30 Sept 2009

As he diligently prepares for his Showtime televised bout against Tarvis Simms this coming Saturday night, Allan ‘Sweetness’ Green is a thoughtful man. During training camps Green tucks himself away in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and grinds diligently towards the task at hand, with much free time left for visualizing and dreaming. The Super Middleweight contender sports a 28-1 record with 20 knockouts and despite a career that has been unfulfilling up to this point in many ways there are those that feel Green has a great chance at being the sultan of the division...

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Pacquiao doesn't need a fight with Mayweather but Boxing does

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Wed, 30 Sept 2009

Kobe didn't need to win a fourth ring to prove that he's a winner. Lance Armstrong didn't have to win a seventh straight Tour De France title to establish his greatness. Derek Jeter didn't have to break Lou Gehrig's all-time hits record to be considered a Yankee legend.

Winners though, know no limitations. That's probably what separates a man like Manny Pacquiao from his peers. Recently, my fellow Examiner from Dallas Matt Stolow wrote an article saying how Pacquiao does not need a Mayweather fight for his career to be complete...

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Pacquiao, sparmate toe-to-toe

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Wed 30 Sept 2009

Manny Pacquiao went three blistering rounds with unbeaten super-welterweight Shawn Porter as the Filipino pound-for-pound king's training for his November 14 clash with Miguel Cotto went up a notch with his first sparring session.

“They both traded hard shots,” said Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach after the workout at the Shape Up Gym inside the Cooyeesan Hotel in Baguio City. “Porter is (very strong).”...

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Sparmate Porter gives Pacquiao a hard workout

Pacman Latest News from gmanews.tv Wed 30 Sept 2009

Unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Shawn Porter gave Manny Pacquiao a hard workout on his first day of sparring at his Baguio training camp.

Porter engaged the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter in three intense rounds, highlighted by numerous exchanges of hard shots, according to the few people lucky enough to witness the slambang action held behind closed doors at the Shape-Up gym inside the Cooyesan Hotel Plaza...

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Pacman's sparring partner tall, tough

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Wed, 30 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao marked Day One of his sparring sessions yesterday, did three rounds with Shawn Porter and found the young American light-middleweight a tough nut to crack at the Shape Up Gym in Baguio City.

Pacquiao found the 21-year-old Porter, a Golden Gloves champion in 1997, a little too heavy and a little too strong than expected. But give the Filipino icon a few more days of sparring and things will definitely turn around.

“It was a very good sparring,” said Team Pacquiao’s Mike Koncz...

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Pacman donates P1 million; leagues also help

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Wed, 30 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao has donated P1 million in cash to typhoon victims even as he enjoined his fellow Filipinos to continue praying for Divine help while he was in training in Baguio City yesterday.

“I will take a rest from training on Sunday and I hope Team Pacquiao will be able to go to Manila to give relief goods to victims,” said Pacquiao in a phone patch interview.

Officials of SBP, the PBA, PBL, Liga Pilipinas, NCAA and UAAP wil also join hands this morning in a press conference at the PBA office in Libis, Quezon City to announce their charity event for typhoon victims Monday at the Araneta Coliseum...

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TIME AGAIN FOR PAC FANS TO UNITE

Pacman Latest News from fighthype.com Tue, 29 Sept 2009

It's time for Pac Fans to unite, but not to provide support for pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. Its not time to criticize other fighthers for the sake of defending the Pacman and its also not time to worry about minute distractions that may be affecting him while he trains for his upcoming clash with Miguel Cotto...

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Pacquiao career doesn't need a Mayweather fight (part one)

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Tue, 29 Sept 2009

While trainer Freddie Roach is keeping Manny Pacquiao focused on Miguel Cotto Nov.14, the rest of us are looking for our next ultimate mega super fight. Of course for the past year the big fight is Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Last week's Mayweather, Jr. unanimous decision over Juan Manuel Marquez has finally convinced me that Manny doesn't need anything to do with Mayweather...

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Sparring partners give Pacquiao edge over Cotto

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Tue, 29 Sept 2009

As Manny Pacquiao's sparring partners Urbano Antillon and Shawn Porter arrived in Baguio city, the Pac Man has been busy training at the only pace he knows how to train- relentless, almost maniacal.

Perhaps that's why Pacquiao's handlers have told the sparring partners to be prepared as Pacquiao himself said he is excited to start sparring...

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Let's show Pacquiao Power in flood of Typhoon Ondoy contributions

Pacman Latest News from Tue, 29 Sept 2009

I’ve done my part, my very small part. Now how about you boxing fan and/or Manny Pacquiao fan?

It doesn’t matter what your age, race, ethnic identity or religion might be. There’s great suffering going on in the Metro Manila area and nearby provinces.

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared “a state of calamity” in the devastating wake of Typhoon Onda.

Look, I gave $100...

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Roach not looking past Cotto, Mayweather

Pacman Latest News from sports.inquirer.net Tue, 29 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - If famed American trainer Freddie Roach has his way, it would be wise for Manny Pacquiao to end his illustrious career with victories over Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“If he retires after this (Cotto) fight I’ll be fine with that also,” Roach told the Inquirer over breakfast at the Manor Hotel in Baguio City Monday.

“If negotiations with Mayweather fail and Manny wins against Cotto, he’ll be having seven world titles. Nobody has done that before, so there’s nothing else...

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Pacquiao's Boxercise

Pacman Latest News from sportingnews.com Tue, 29 Sept 2009

To me the two most marvelous exhibitions of boxing training amongst current fighters are Floyd Mayweather’s work on the jump rope and focus mitts, and Manny Pacquiao’s shadowboxing. Yes, neither of them is a clear indication of what they can do in the ring, but they show what kind of athletes these guys are and what they do in the gym.

The short clip below, starting at twenty seconds, shows that Pac’s hands are as blazing fast as ever, nearly two months before the fight. I’ve heard people say that Manny’s hands are no faster than those of Shane Cotto or Zab Judah, and that may be true for a single punch, but there...

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Sparring partners ready for Pacman's fury

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Tue, 29 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partners, American Shawn Porter and Mexican Urbano Antillon, did not waste time priming themselves up for the beating up ahead.

They flew in from Los Angeles last Sunday but because of the poor weather were forced to spend the day in Manila. They were brought up to Baguio City yesterday.

Barely rested, Porter and Antillon joined Pacquiao at the gym, doing their own thing as the Filipino pound-for-pound champion worked out under Freddie Roach.

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Pacquiao begins rigid sparring sessions

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Mon, 28 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY — Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao will now enter the most difficult part of his five-week training camp in this mountain resort city as he starts holding sparring sessions with four foreign boxers chosen by three-time trainer of the year Freddie Roach.

Buboy Fernandez, Pacquiao’s assistant trainer, said the sparring mates of the Filipino world champion have moves similar to that of Puerto Rican welterweight champion Miguel Cotto to help Manny prepare necessary techniques to outwit and outbox the much bigger and powerful boxer...

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WBO champ also to train in Baguio

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Mon, 28 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY — There must be something about this city that is drawing the interest of boxing champions.

Following the footsteps of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, newly-crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona has decided to train here to prepare for his November 21 title fight in Canada...

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Manny Pacquiao will beat Floyd Mayweather on speed says Amir Khan

Pacman Latest News from blogs.telegraph.co.uk Mon, 28 Sept 2009

Amir Khan returns to Los Angeles in October where he has been training under Freddie Roach, sparring with Manny Pacquiao, and improving his all-round game. Revealing on Monday that there are definite talks ongoing for him to defend the WBA 140lb gong against Dmitry Salita in December, sometime, somewhere…Khan also spoke out in favour of his gym mate Pacquiao...

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Pacquiao sparring mate Shawn Porter relishes the opportunity

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

Jr middleweight prospect Shawn Porter (10-0-8KO) has the biggest opportunity of his young career at hand. He was selected to be one of Manny Pacquiao's sparring mates. This experience will be invaluable to this young man, to say the least. Porter touched down in the Philippines with Pacquiao's other preferred sparring partner, Urbano Antillon.

This writer has had the opportunity to watch the young Porter fight on a few occasions. He is trained by his father Kenny Porter, out of "Old School Gym" located in Cleveland, Ohio...

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Mayweather KO's the UFC in PPV can Pacquiao vs Cotto outdo Money Mayweather?

Pacman Latest News from liverpuncher.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

By Sal V - So it was Mayweather vs. the UFC head to head, and Mayweather comes out on top by nearly a 2 to 1 ratio. Can Cotto and Pacquiao follow in his footsteps? We continue to hear the words “boxing is dying” in some boxing experts column while others actually say the sport is already dead. Now that the Click for More...

Golden Goose, Oscar de la Hoya is retired they would write that this was the "beginning of the end" for our sport. The stats don't lie. 1,000,000+ PPV buys for Mayweather vs. Marquez now becomes only the 5th time in boxing history that a non-heavyweight fight reached the mark and the highest boxing total for 2009. Predictions were all over the place how this fight would be received and even the UFC boss chimed in to say...

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Pacquiao raring to mix it up with his sparmates

Pacman Latest News from gmanews.tv Mon, 28 Sept 2009

Manny Pacquiao’s sparmates Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon had their work perfectly cut out for them.

Upon arriving in Baguio City where Pacquiao is currently holding training camp for his Nov. 14 fight with Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Antillon and Porter immediately climbed the ring and worked out a sweat.

Good for the two of them, according to assistant trainer Roger “Flash" Fernandez...

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What’s next for Mayweather Jr: Mosley, Pacquiao, or the WWE?

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

After Floyd Mayweather Jr’s successful return, the question that needs to be asked is “What’s next”? What will Floyd Mayweather Jr do next? In his first match since coming out of retirement, Mayweather Jr put on a boxing clinic over his “hand picked” opponent.

Floyd demonstrated the skills that made him boxing’s “pound-for-pound” best fighter in the world prior to his retirement. It was a thorough domination and now boxing fans and critics want to know what’s next...

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Jimmy Lennon Jr Interview: On Mayweather, Pacquiao vs Cotto, Tyson, Holyfield and so Much More!

Pacman Latest News from doghouseboxing.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

Jimmy Lennon Jr. is the regular Showtime Boxing Ring Announcer. Both he and his late Father, Jimmy Lennon Sr., are members of Boxing’s Hall of Fame. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Showtime!

David Tyler – Jimmy, I was a big fan of your Father’s work with boxing here in Los Angeles where he was the main announcer for boxing and wrestling events at the Olympic Auditorium. Is that why and how you got started in the business....

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Pound-4-Pound: Mayweather, Pacquiao, and company ask "who's the man"?

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

The mythical pound-for-pound title is very deceptive. Most top dawgs claim it, each of them wants it, yet the answer relative to which one of them actually has it is reserved for the person in which you speak to - and whom he or she feels they would give it to.

The WBC has recently created a "Diamond Belt" which is supposed to be the belt of all...

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Pacquiao’s sparring sessions set to roll with arrival of Porter, Antillon

Pacman Latest News from gmanews.tv Mon, 28 Sept 2009

Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon arrived a day after tropical storm “Ondoy" dumped heavy rains and devastating floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

But they are bracing themselves for an even bigger storm named Manny Pacquiao once they made it to the City of Pines by Monday afternoon.

Sparring for the Pacman’s Baguio training camp for his Nov. 14 fight with Miguel Cotto is all set to roll with the arrival of Porter and Antillon from Los Angeles, California Sunday...

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Limpag: The Tax Man scares Money, Pacman

Pacman Latest News from sunstar.com.ph Mon, 28 Sept 2009

AGAINST two of the biggest names in boxing�Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao�he won.

And he didn�t even have to wear boxing gloves�he just came up with the numbers.

Money Mayweather shelled out $5.6 million, while Pacquiao desperately wanted to avoid him he decided to set up camp in Baguio City...

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'Fireball' Manny Pacquaio duly adopted by US fans, Merchant says

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

(We now return you to our usual dripping sarcasm and poisonous venom...)

A capsule description of Vitali Klitschko's complete battering over game but overmatched Chris Arreola on HBO Saturday night from the Staples Center in Los Angeles would be this: It was like Marquez-Mayweather but without the excitement...

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Ninong's loss saddens Pacquiao

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - From his training camp in Baguio City, Manny Pacquiao yesterday dedicated his highly anticipated showdown with Miguel Cotto to his beloved business manager and godfather Rod Nazario who died of lung cancer four days ago.

Pacquiao, now entering his second week of intense training under Freddie Roach, Alex Ariza and Buboy Fernandez, had wanted to use his rest day yesterday...

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Mayweather is money again

Pacman Latest News from mysanantonio.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

He's arrogant, he's flashy, and he's rich. Three traits Floyd Mayweather Jr. is never shy about putting on display.

Haters of the newly re-crowned king of boxing may never run out of reasons to hate. His image and his look-at-me attitude make him a hard fighter for fans and media to embrace...

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KLITSCHKO DOMINATES AS EASILY AS MAYWEATHER AND PACQUIAO

Pacman Latest News from fighthype.com Mon, 28 Sept 2009

It was another dominant and methodical performane by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko as he battered challenger Cristobal Arreola over the course of ten rounds until the referee called a halt to the action. Arreola was courageous and game as he pressed the action...

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How Manny Pacquiao beats Miguel Cotto…strict gameplan

Pacman Latest News from blogs.telegraph.co.uk Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Freddie Roach is concocting a strict gameplan for Manny Pacquiao to follow against Miguel Cotto, the Puerto Rican whom the Filipino faces in an American ring in Las Vegas in 6 and a half weeks’ time.

Ten days into training camp in the Shape Up Gym in Baguio City, in The Philippines, a departure from his previous dozen camps, there are positive noises emerging. That said, Roach is concerned by local distractions, while in the same breath remains amazed once again by Pacquiao’s conditioning and appetite for training...

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Floyd a changed man or simply a snake that can change it's skin?

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Just like a snake that changed it's skin overnight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. went from Charles Manson Jr. to the son of a preacher man.

Just moments removed from the ugly post-fight interview which somewhat tainted his supposedly glorious return in the boxing ring, Floyd was wishing media men well, who threw sensitive questions at him instead of telling them to shut their mouths like he did Max Kellerman in front of millions of viewers live after his fight...

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Pacquiao doing well in training, impresses Roach

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Day after day, Manny Pacquiao continued to impress his chief trainer Freddie Roach as they stepped up the preparations for the big showdown against WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico.

“Freddie Roach is not only pleased. He’s amazed at how the camp is going,” said Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, Mike Koncz, yesterday after another impressive workout at the Shape Up Gym in Baguio City...

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Dionisia off-limits at Pacman’s camp

Pacman Latest News from newsinfo.inquirer.net Sat, 26 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY—Where in the world is Aling Dionisia?

Tourists in this summer capital looking for the equally famous mother of Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao can now pin her absence here on one reason: Superstition.

The reigning pound-for-pound champion said hometown superstition forbids women in their family to join him here as he trains for his Nov. 14 bout against Puerto Rican reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas...

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Floyd Mayweather Jr: Superstar!

Pacman Latest News from boxing24.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

I have been accused of many things. Floyd Mayweather fans have called me a ‘Hater’ and they have called me a biased Pacquiao fan. But one thing is for sure now, after Mayweather-Marquez did 1 million PPV buys. Floyd Mayweather is a superstar. Love him or hate him. He is a money maker. Now the question you have to ask is. Where can Floyd make the most money in the future? He really only has 2 options. Is it with Manny Pacquiao, or Sugar Shane Mosley? Or maybe both? Let’s take a look...

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Floyd Mayweather all growed up: Ready for Manny Pacquiao bromance

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Mayweather, age 32, all growed up?

Has he heeded the Biblical direction that the time comes for man to put aside childish things?

You may be cynical. You may not be buying Gangsta Floyd Joy Mayweather Junior’s sudden public conversion to solid citizen.

You may not believe he’s given up gunplay at the roller rink and disrespecting all other fighters in favor of handing out sandwiches to the downtrodden and denied and dripping honey in discussing colleagues/rivals such as Shane Mosley and Manny Pacquiao...

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Weekend Housecat notes; Pacquiao, Chavez vs. Diaz, and more

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

About 10 hours until Vitali Klitchko KO-1's Chris Arreola. It's sad when the most encouraging thing to say about the challenger is that he has lost a lot of weight.

Now that Jones - Hopkins II looks serious, I wonder if Roy can work that Captain Hook costume into the promotion? Jones must still get by Danny Green in December...

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Freddie Roach: "Miguel Cotto is a Complete Fighter"

Pacman Latest News from boxingscene.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Trainer Freddie Roach views WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto as the toughest and most dangerous fight of Manny Pacquiao's entire career. they clash on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He views Cotto as a complete fighter with very few flaws...

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Floyd Mayweather Jnr will beat all comers . . including Manny Pacquiao

Pacman Latest News from mirror.co.uk Sat, 26 Sept 2009

The horse trading has started already. Freddie Roach fired the first shots in the negotiations between his man Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jnr.

Roach was not impressed with Mayweather's victory over Juan Manuel Marquez. The fight was there for the taking, he said. Mayweather just did not have the balls to finish him off...

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Boxing Champ Spars Lightly with Grooming

Pacman Latest News from carefair.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

He may go all out in the ring, but when it comes to looking good, boxer Manny Pacquiao doesn’t do that much work. According to reports online the current Light Welterweight champ’s routine rests on getting a good haircut.

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Pacquiao's political career a good idea?

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao has already cemented himself into pro boxing's hall of fame. When the day comes when Pacquiao retires, he'll be elected, or at least he should be elected on the first ballot.

Pacquiao has already achieved greatness inside of the boxing ring, and he has proven himself to be a class act man that has provided for the less fortunate. He has nothing else to prove as a fighter, and he has nothing else to prove as a humanitarian. So, next up comes politics...

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Has Manny got “Money” on his mind?

Pacman Latest News from boxingrepublic.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

It’s nearly been a week since boxing superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather outclassed not to mention out-sized Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez in their showdown, and boxing circles around the world are continuing to buzz with excitement at the potential match-up between the two biggest names in prize fighting; Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Although it’s the biggest fight out there right now, I remain skeptical in the chances of it ever happening. To start with, both fighters will claim to be the bigger draw, therefore complicating the process of negotiating the guaranteed purse percentages that each man will take...

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Coach forbids talk of politics, other distractions around Pacquiao

Pacman Latest News from politics.inquirer.net Sat, 26 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — As if Miguel Cotto's left hook wasn’t worrisome enough, Team Pacquiao is also concerned about a slew of other distractions which might throw off Manny Pacquiao's training for his Nov. 14 fight in Las Vegas.

"There are too many distractions. Everybody wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao," said American trainer Freddie Roach who has banned all talk of politics while the Filipino ring icon trains at the Shape Up Boxing gym here...

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Buttery Bob Arum concedes: Mayweather, Pacquiao are PPV A-Sides

Pacman Latest from examiner.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Butter wouldn’t melt in the sweet talking mouth of Uncle Bob Arum as he discussed the HBO reported one million pay per view TV buys for the Juan Manuel Marquez-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight Friday afternoon.

After 40 years, I pretty much know the Top Rank Top Honcho like a book...

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Don't Worry Freddie, Miguel Cotto Will Make 145

Pacman Latest News from boxingscene.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

During a recent interview, trainer Freddie Roac voiced his concern about the possibility of Miguel Cotto not making the contract weight of 145-pounds for the November 14 clash with Manny Pacquiao...

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Pacquiao to pay Nazario his last respects

Pacman Latest News from abs-cbnnews.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

MANILA - Before passing away, Manny Pacquiao’s former manager Rod Nazario had wished the boxing champ the best of luck in facing Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto.

Pacquiao, who was deeply saddened by Nazario’s death, visited the boxing manager a week before his passing...

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David Diaz Reflects on Pacquiao Loss, Ready For Chavez

Pacman Latest News from boxingscene.com Sat, 26 Sept 2009

Former lightweight champion David Diaz (34-2) steps back into the ring Saturday for the first since being TKO'd by Manny Pacquiao last June. Diaz, before a hometown crowd in Chicago, faces another former champion, Jesus Chavez...

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Pacquiao ahead of training sked

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Manny Pacquiao is surprisingly ahead of his training schedule, which is four days old, that he is now ready for sparring, the boxer’s American trainer said on Friday.

“This is our best start ever,” trainer Freddie Roach told The Bulletin on Friday after presiding over Pacquiao’s training at the Shape Up Boxing Gym at the Cooyeesan Hotel in Baguio City...

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Pacquiao's sparmates arriving on Sunday

Pacman Latest News from gmanews.tv Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Manny Pacquiao’s physical conditioning will be further put into test as two tough sparmates are set to arrive in Baguio this weekend.

Sparring for the Filipino champion starts by Tuesday as promising welterweight Shawn Porter and preferred choice Urbano Antillon are flying over here Sunday from the U.S....

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Pacquiao opposes coal-fired power plant

Pacman Latest News from newsinfo.inquirer.net Fri, 25 Sept 2009

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Finally, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has made a stand against the establishment of a 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Sarangani Province.

Boxing’s pound-for-pound king aired his personal stand on the controversial project in his column titled “Kumbinasyon” dated Sept. 24 and published in PhilBoxing.com...

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Mayweather Will Pick Pacquiao Apart, Says Marquez

Pacman Latest News from boxingscene.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Juan Manuel Marquez has tasted two fights with Manny Pacquiao; fighting to a draw in 2004 and losing a close split decision in 2008. He was dominated last weekend by the returning Floyd Mayweather Jr. With only a few months left in the year, the biggest fight in boxing as we head into 2010 is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao...

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The top 3 pound-for-pound fighters

Pacman Latest News from sports.espn.go.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Who is the world's best fighter, regardless of weight class? See my top 20 below. And don't forget to check out the divisional rankings, now updated weekly. For a list of the current champions in all weight classes.

Note: Results through Sept. 23.

1
Manny Pacquiao

Junior welterweight champion
Age: 30 | Record: 49-3-2, 37 KOs

Hits: Some might believe Floyd Mayweather Jr. should be back at No. 1 now that he has ended his retirement and won his comeback fight in easy fashion against Juan Manuel

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PACQUIAO WATCH: Raising the ante and sparking a debate

Pacman Latest News from philboxing.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

This piece is not about boxing.


This is about Manny’s take on a sensitive yet compelling issue in the province where he intends to run as congressman.

Manny was no longer coy about the planned construction of a 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Maasim, Sarangani.

In his column “Kumbinasyon” in the Cebu-based and moderated www.mannypacquiao.ph the Filipino boxing icon declared he will join the local Catholic Church and other groups opposing the US$450-million power plant project...

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Chemistry and Camradarie: News and Notes with Freddie Roach in the Philippines

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

They say that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. While those words may ring true on many occasions it hasn’t stopped Manny Pacquiao and his team from changing up their routine in preparation towards their highly anticipated clash with WBO champion Miguel Cotto this coming November 14th.

Despite Pacquiao having been a staple at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles in...

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Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

It's funny because every time we lead up to a new Manny Pacquiao fight, it's the same thing over and over again. Freddie has to field questions as to why Manny has not contacted him. The rumors usually start to swirl and he ends up getting peppered with questions. Or he has to deal with a certain Pacquiao adviser picking out sparring partners for Manny without consenting with him first. These are just a few of the ongoing annoyances...

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Mayweather, Pacquiao, and other boxers are scared to fight each other but MMA fighters aren't

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

I’m going to come out swinging to start off this article. I believe that Floyd Mayweather is scared to fight Manny Pacquiao. I don’t see this fight happening because I believe Mayweather and his camp will do everything possible to duck this fight. They’ll demand outrageous percentages and any other stupid schemes they can come up with...

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Rankings: Mayweather edges Pacquiao

Pacman Latest News from sports.yahoo.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

It’s amazing how many people think size was the difference between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez in their fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last week.

Mayweather won 33 of the 36 scored rounds on the judges’ cards in one of the most impressive victories of a Hall of Fame career...

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Pacquiao is a Blown-Up Featherweight, Says Santiago

Pacman Latest News from boxingscene.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Miguel Cotto's trainer Joe Santiago is under the impression that Manny Pacquiao is a blown up featherweight. He says the streak of Pacquiao has been impressive so far, but everything will come to an end when Pacquiao steps in the ring with Cotto on November 14 Last Vegas...

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SHANE MOSLEY: "COTTO CAN VERY WELL BEAT DOWN MANNY PACQUIAO"

Pacman Latest News from fighthype.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Although he strongly believes that Manny Pacquiao shout be fighting instead of Miguel Cotto, welterweight champion Shane Mosley thinks there's a good chance that the Puerto Rican superstar could very well pull off the upset and knock the Filipino...

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Nazario's dying wish to Pacquiao: KO Cotto

Pacman Latest News from gmanews.tv Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Even at his death bed, long-time ring promoter Rod Nazario had nothing but boxing in his mind.

Nazario made two major wishes to boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao days before he passed away after a year-long bout with lung cancer...

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FOY? Freddie Roach vs. Floyd Sr.

Pacman Latest News from sportingnews.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was utterly dominant in his comeback bout against Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday night, but in the wake of his performance Freddie Roach was quick to dismiss it. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Sr. was quick to dismiss Manny Pacquiao. As it should be.

“Mayweather is not exciting for me,” Roach told the Manila Times in Baguio City, Philippines, where Manny has begun training for his November 14 fight with Cotto. “He did not get the job done as expected.”...

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Pacquiao mourns mentor’s death

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Fri, 25 Sept 2009

With a heavy heart, Manny Pacquiao showed up for training on Thursday in Baguio despite learning about the passing of the man widely credited for his rise to superstardom.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rodolfo Nazario, who was not only a loving father and husband but a great loss to me and the sport of boxing,” said Pacquiao...

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Roach to close doors on Pacquiao’s Baguio training

Pacman Latest News from manilatimes.net Fri, 25 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY: Top boxing trainer Freddie Roach has predicted a tough fight for Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao against Miguel Cotto and said he intends to make the trainings of his prized student here closed door during the next days. New sparmate Shawn Porter and long-time sparring partner Urbano Antillon are expected to arrive in the country within the week to prepare Pacquiao for his fight against Cotto, the World Boxing Organization champion...

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'Pacquiao can match Floyd Jr. with speed'

Pacman Latest News from abs-cbnnews.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

MANILA – A highly respected boxing analyst said he thinks Manny Pacquiao will pose a tougher challenge against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. should a “mega-fight” be arranged between the two boxers.

Teddy Atlas, a well-known boxing trainer and ESPN sports analyst, believes Pacquiao can match Mayweather with speed, at least better than Juan Manuel Marquez did during the “Number One vs Numero Uno” match...

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Tighter security for Pacman training urged

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Fri, 25 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY – Malacañang wanted the implementation of tighter security measures in the on-going training of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao at the Shape Up Gym inside the Cooyeesan Hotel here to prevent undue destructions from his thousands of fans wanting to have a glimpse of him just for a moment...

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Baguio folks mob Team Pacman

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Fri, 25 Sept 2009

BAGUIO, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao caused a work stoppage at the Baguio City Hall yesterday.

The boxing sensation, along with his coach Freddie Roach and members of Team Pacquiao, paid a courtesy call on Baguio City Mayor Reinaldo Bautista Jr. and was literally mobbed by cheering city hall employees who left their work just to have a glimpse of the Filipino champion.

By all indications, the excitement that started the moment Pacquiao arrived at the city hall before noon and until he left topped previous visits of VIPs and celebrities...

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Tina Meets Pacquiao

Pacman Latest News from secondsout.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

When the bell rings, Manny Pacquiao’s eyes turn to burning coals. His ring skills have made him what Steve Kim calls “the Filipino version of Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, and the Beatles.”

Pacquiao carried the Filipino flag at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He’s the only Filipino boxer to appear on a postage stamp. Earlier this year, Time Magazine listed him among its “100 most influential people” in the world...

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Interview with Teddy Atlas: On Mayweather's win, Pacquiao vs Cotto, Helping Others and Much More!

Pacman Latest News from doghouseboxing.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Teddy Atlas, boxing trainer, fight commentator, and humanitarian, visits Doghouse Boxing for another round of Questions and Answers.

David Tyler – Hi Teddy, thanks for the call. You must be the busiest man on earth?

Teddy Atlas – Yeah Dave, sometimes I feel that way...

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'What if' scenarios in boxing: What if Cotto comes in overweight like Mayweather? KOs Pacquiao?

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

When I was a kid, I used to read a lot of Marvel comic books. One of my favorite series was the "What if" series where characters were put in scenarios and situations that could have totally altered the Marvel Universe.

I stumbled on my stack of comic books today while I was doing some cleaning for the fall and my "What If" comic books got me thinking about the "what ifs" in the world of boxing...

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The FJ Fury 09.24.09: Does Mayweather's Return Make Him No.1 Pound-for-Pound?

Pacman Latest News from 411mania.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. brilliantly showcased his skills in shutting out Juan Manuel Marquez for his return last Saturday.

Mayweather did what he was supposed to do against Marquez, a smaller guy coming up two weight classes to face him, except knock him out. But he dominated in every way possible; he landed clean punches all night long, he was effective, he easily assumed ring generalship, and he couldn't get hit...

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D Source's Boxing Pound-4-Pound Best list (September 09)

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Good day fight fans! It's about that time again when I weigh-in on my mythical Pound-for-Pound rankings in boxing.

With the Number One versus Numero Uno bout out of the way, my list gets shaken up by the comeback of one named Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Is his convincing victory over Marquez enough to propel him back to the top? We'll find out.

So without further ado, my September Pound-for-Pound rankings...

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V8: Mayweather, Mosley, Pacquiao, Williams and more!

Pacman Latest News from 8countnews.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Mayweather Returns....(Wow)

Floyd Mayweathers' return to the sport was quite a solid one. The size issue has been made a big deal, (and maybe for good cause), but with the skills he displayed, I'm not so sure it would have mattered. Bigger or smaller, the true issue in this fight came down to skills, not size. Marquez was a consensus top 5 P4P guy, not Tommy Chucker, the 'neighborhood sucker'! Corrales (RIP) entered the ring 16lbs heavier than Floyd and it didn't help him at all. Oscar was bigger, but it didnt help him at all. Bigger or smaller, if you can't land a hit, there's no way to win. Now that Floyd has gotten this victory...

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Is Floyd Mayweather Now Number One Pound For Pound Once Again?

Pacman Latest News from doghouseboxing.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

After nearly two years out Floyd Mayweather on Saturday evening made his long anticipated return against fellow pound for pound great Juan Manuel Marquez and remained undefeated in impressive fashion. Whilst Marquez was game he simply has no answer to the speed and skill of Mayweather. What was surprising wasn’t the fact that Mayweather won, he was expected by many to...

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Rod Nazario passes

Pacman Latest News from fightnews.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Rod Nazario, the former business manager of Manny Pacquiao, and widely recognized as the man who gave the current pound-for-pound king his break on US soil, passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday morning at the Perpetual Help Hospital in Las Pinas, Metro Manila. Nazario, who became involved in the fight game during the time of Tanny Campo in the 1950s, had been diagnosed with lung cancer last year. Nazario...

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COTTO URGED TO DO A MAYWEATHER: ‘BLOAT AND OUTWEIGH’ PACQUIAO

Pacman Latest News from philboxing.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

LOS ANGELES, California – Buoyed by the recent lopsided victory of Goliath over David, backers of World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) have egged the 28-year-old native of Caguas, Puerto Rico to adopt the strategy employed by Team Mayweather Jr. when he squares off against boxing’s best boxer pound-for-pound Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada...

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Pacquiao- Mayweather Collision Course, Plus The Wanted Rematch

Pacman Latest News from diamondboxing.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.- I must say that I myself would much rather have Money May versus Sugar Shane. To me, Shane Mosley just matches up better against the Pretty Boy. I will however say this, and that is that if Manny Pacquiao knocks out Miguel Cotto or even if Pacquiao dazzles Cotto to a unanimous nod, then at that point no bigger fight would then be able to be made than Pacquiao/Mayweather. Especially if Pacquiao handles Cotto with ease, at that point, Pacquiao/Mayweather would become Godzilla...

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Pacquiao: Training? Good. Sneakers? Ill.

Pacman Latest News from sportingnews.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

It seems before every fight we hear the rumors that Manny Pacquiao is slacking off and his wild lifestyle is about to catch up to him. Then we see him take care of his business in the ring. If initial reports are correct we might just see it again.

“Manny looked today as if he is ready to fight on Saturday,” said an amused Roach.“Manny’s already sharp and he did what I wanted...

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Pacquiao vs. Cotto on the minds of fight fans

Pacman Latest News from lasvegassun.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

Almost everyone who loves the sport of boxing, including some MMA enthusiasts, is now focusing on the Nov. 14 Welterweight Championship fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Although the fight is eight weeks away, tickets are virtually sold out with only a few remaining at the box office. More than 10,000 closed-circuit television seats will also be made available for public sale in Las Vegas at various MGM properties. Additionally,...

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Pigilan Ang Coal-Fired Power Plant sa Maasim

Pacman Latest News from philboxing.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY — Good morning, good afternoon o good evening. Iyan po ang aking pagbati sa inyong lahat, mga ginigiliw kong kababayan, saan man kayo naroroon sa mundo.

Tuloy pa rin po ang laban nating lahat. Sa aking pagbibilang, may 52 araw na lang ang nalalabi bago ako sumabak sa pinakamahirap kong hamon sa Nov. 14 kontra kay Miguel Angel Cotto ng Puerto Rico at sa pagdating ng linggong ito, masasabi kong maganda na ang aking...

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Floyd Sr. and his mad world of steroids

Pacman Latest News from sports.inquirer.net Thu, 24 Sept 2009

GOING BY SUPERLATIVES, Floyd Mayweather Sr. sounded more star-struck than normally mad when he claimed Manny Pacquiao must’ve been into steroids.

OK, he did the Pacman grave injustice with that dirty foul.

It was purely rabid how he tried to insinuate that the hard-working Pinoy superhero had cheated to enhance his punching power.

At least Pacquiao responded with magnificent maturity and treated the sting as an insignificant insect bite...

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Roach wants Pacman to slow down

Pacman Latest News from philstar.com Thu, 24 Sept 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach is facing the same old problem in training camp: how to prevent Manny Pacquiao from overworking and overdoing things.

“I have to slow him down,” said Roach who presided yet another workout at the Shape Up Gym in Baguio City where the Filipino icon is in the thick of training for his Nov. 14 match with Miguel Cotto...

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Pacquiao and Mayweather: differences in greatness (part II)

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Wed, 23 Sept 2009

Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. and God-fearing Manny Pacquiao are symbols of the yin and yang of duality. In an ancient Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, deep inside a pitch black, dark cavern-like structure, lies a revered golden statue. Worshipped by the ancients, there are two faces on one body, both conjoined, but facing away from each other. They are joined by the oneness of eternity. Timelessness. Of the undefinable infinite...

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Pacquiao the ONLY choice after Mayweather returns with a bang

Pacman Latest News from sportingo.com Wed, 23 Sept 2009

Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to the boxing ring in highly impressive style.

‘Pretty Boy’ destroyed Juan Manuel Marquez in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night, emerging victorious after a unanimous decision that reflected a performance as comprehensive as you are ever likely to see...

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Cotto a smart boxer – Roach

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Wed, 23 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY – Freddie Roach admits Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto has lots in common with Briton Ricky Hatton.

Roach said both boasts of jaw-breaking left hooks, both are big and strong, ultra-aggressive and love to go to the body to soften up their foes...

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Roach says Pacquiao’s weight would not be a problem

Pacman Latest News from businessmirror.com.ph Wed, 23 Sept 2009

MIGUEL COTTO could climb the ring a couple of pounds over the agreed limit and still not have a chance against Manny Pacquiao, according to trainer Freddie Roach.

There are talks about the Puerto Rican welterweight possibly encountering trouble making the catch weight of 145 lb for the November 14 bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, but Roach believes he has the world’s best fighter and there would be no problem come fight night...

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Pacquiao ready for heavier Cotto

Pacman Latest News from sports.inquirer.net Wed, 23 Sept 2009

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines - Boxing coach Freddie Roach believes Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto would "do a Floyd Mayweather" and said he has prepared Manny Pacquiao for that.

"I'm prepared for that possibility," Roach said about Cotto, the World Boxing Organization welterweight champion, going two pounds heavier than the required catch weight of 145 pounds when he fights Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 14...

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Pacquiao's training won't be a breeze, says Roach

Pacman Latest News from gmanews.tv Wed, 23 Sept 2009

Entering his training camp already sharp and fit doesn’t mean Manny Pacquiao’s November 14 title fight against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico is going to be a breeze.

It won’t, according to trainer Freddie Roach.

“It’s going to be a tough fight for us," said Roach as he supervised Pacquiao’s training at the Shape Up boxing gym in Baguio City for the second straight day.

“He (Cotto) is a very strong fighter and puncher. We have to pay attention to that. That is my biggest worry."...

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All systems go in Baguio City Pacquiao looking sharp!

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009

It did not take long for the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao and famed fight trainer Freddie Roach to pick up where they last left off. Roach is extremely impressed with Manny's training thus far. It's early in the game, but Roach likes what he sees so far.

In a report filed by boxing scribe, Nick Gionco...

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The ironies of Pacquiao and Mayweather in poetry

Pacman Latest News from examiner.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009

In the proverbial bible of boxing not named Ring magazine, Mayweather's story would be that of the prodigal son; strong, rebellious, prideful, lost only to come back received with open arms. Such is the forgiving nature of the sport of boxing to those who breathe that rarefied air of greatness. Of course you will have skeptics who will have a difficulty embracing him back like the older brother who remained loyal and true to his father's will only to feel slighted by his brother's return...

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Pacman form impresses Roach

Pacman Latest News from sports.inquirer.net Wed, 23 Sep 2009

BAGUIO CITY - From the crowd that flocked around the reigning pound-for-pound king came a yell: “You can easily beat Cotto!”

Manny Pacquiao smiled, and shot back: “Oo, may shampoo naman kami. (Yes, we have shampoo, anyway).”

The response may have been an attempt at humor—reigning WBO champion Miguel Cotto’s surname sounds almost exactly like the Filipino for lice—but trainer Freddie Roach, who arrived...

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Pacquiao wants fights before and after polls

Pacman Latest News from sports.inquirer.net Wed, 23 Sep 2009

FLOYD MAYWEATHER Jr. was 146 lb during the weigh-in, but he looked several pounds heavier during his comeback fight with Juan Manuel Marquez whom he completely outclassed last Sunday (Manila time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

At 146, Mayweather was already two pounds over the agreed catch weight of 144, and he had to pay a fine of $300,000 per pound for the violation...

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Pacquiao in fiery start

Pacman Latest News from mb.com.ph Wed, 23 Sep 2009

BAGUIO CITY — Manny Pacquiao’s training moved a notch on Tuesday with the arrival of Freddie Roach, who could not help but heap praises on his prized pupil after doing nine hard rounds with the mitts.

“Manny looked today as if he is ready to fight on Saturday,” said an amused Roach.

“Manny’s already sharp and he did what I wanted him to do. He moved as if he’s already been training the past two months...

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The Man to Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr....

Pacman Latest News from theboxingbulletin.blogspot.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009

Against a smaller, older, slower, lighter punching man in his last bout, Mayweather looked virtually unbeatable. However like all fighters, he is not invincible.

Even for all his world class athletic attributes there are areas to exploit against Mayweather, it is a credit to his skill and choice in opponents that no fighter he has faced has yet had exactly the right tools to take advantage of the chinks in his armor...

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Doing the Math

Pacman Latest News from sportingnews.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009

We are fickle people, us boxing heads, and now, having worshiped at the altar of Manny Pacquiao for most of the year, we find ourselves in a place that few anticipated. I certainly did not. I went into the Mayweather/Marquez fight confident that Floyd would win and that he would do it convincingly. I did not, however, for a moment expect that he would do it so convincingly that in the aftermath we would have reason to doubt whether we were even interested in a Mayweather/Pacquiao superfight at all...

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