Boxing Blog - TheSweetScience.com (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
A tidbit I forgot to share… Freddie Roach told me that new client Amir Khan will give Manny Pacquiao sparring leading up to the Dec. 6 Oscar/Manny tiff. Also, New Yorker Yuri Foreman will be brought in to give an Oscar-type look.
Filipina Soul (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
It’s not called the Dream Match for nothing. The December 6 welterweight match between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya is advertised as the “event that transcends the sport.” The Boxing Herald weighs calls it the one fight to watch in our lifetime. image used with permission by Newscom “The best pound-for-pound fighter in the [...]
Filipina Soul (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
With Lower Manhattan in the background, Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao pose during a press conference on Liberty Island in New York City Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya have embarked on a six-city tour to promote their showdown in December, which is being billed as the year’s biggest boxing match. The fight [...]
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
If anything sells boxing and its expensive pay-per-view shows during these tough economic times, it's national and ethnic pride. So it was no wonder that promoters made certain the boisterous Filipino fans of Manny Pacquiao and the vociferous Mexican American...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Roach was the Golden Boy's trainer for his May 2007 loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr., when De La Hoya could not "pull the trigger" against a smaller, faster opponent. Roach now is in the corner of De La Hoya's next foe, the smaller, faster Manny Pacquiao.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
Two of boxing's most popular champions, Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao, will appear at a public rally at noon Saturday at San Francisco's Great Meadow at Upper Fort Mason to publicize their Dec. 6 welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las...
Positive News Media (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Amateur Boxing Association President and former coach and discoverer of world champion Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao will grace the two-day amateur boxing tournament. Local chief executives and representatives of invited cities, Amateur Boxing Association of Bacolod (ABAB) President Ricardo Villanueva and the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) General Secretary and ABAB...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... “Is it sound? I'm not sure,” Roach said. “But we've learnt some Thai techniques working with Manny Pacquiao [the Filipino world lightweight champion]. He was suffering with blows to his body, so, using martial arts, he got us to hit him with a stick.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Hatton is hoping to set up a fight with the Golden Boy in the new year - should both successfully come through their respective fights against Paulie Malignaggi and Manny Pacquiao.
Channel 4 (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
... in Las Vegas, but if their partnership proves a success, then it could continue.Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao and Manuel Marquez have been touted as possible opponents for Hatton if he defeats Malignaggi and a rematch with Mayweather could also be on the cards if the American can be tempted out of retirement.That has raised the incredible prospect of Hatton being trained to fight...
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
... proves a success – and the early signs are encouraging – then it could continue.Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao and Manuel Marquez have been touted as possible opponents for Hatton if he defeats Malignaggi and a rematch with Mayweather could also be on the cards if the American can be tempted out of retirement.Hatton said: "If Floyd Junior does come out of retirement I don't know...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
Hatton hopes to beat Malignaggi next month and then take on the winner of the fight between De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao, which takes place a fortnight later on December 6. He admitted he could even retire next year and a rematch with Mayweather Jr - currently in retirement - has not been discounted. "For now I just need to beat Malignaggi and then hopefully get a big opponent in my...
Filipina Soul (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
... Pangkalawakan”; Favorite Athlete : Miguel Molina, Chris Tiu, Efren Bata Reyes, Japoy Lizardo and Manny Pacquiao; Favorite Cartoon Show : “Avatar, The Legend of Aang,” “Ben 10,” “Dora The Explorer,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “Tom & Jerry”; Favorite Musical Act : Christian Bautista, Gary Valenciano, Parokya ni Edgar, Sandwich, and Yeng Constantino; Pinoy Wannabe 2008 : Charice Pempengco,...
ArabianBusiness.com (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
... will prepare for his next fight in the US under legendary trainer Freddie Roach and will spar with Manny Pacquiao, regarded by many as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
Amir Khan will spar with Manny Pacquiao as he prepares to get his career back on track under new trainer Freddie Roach.
