According to HBO, the Nov. 14, pay per view between Manny" Pacman" Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, sold 1.25 million pay per views. HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg confirmed Friday the welterweight title fight grossed $70 million. Cable television homes drew 650,000 buys, and from satellite television viewers the fight drew 600,000 . It also set a record of 110,000 buys … [Read more...] about 1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
Pacquiao-Mayweather Mega fight could land in Dallas Cowboy’s stadium
Although Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have yet to come to an agreement or finalize any type of deal, the buzz and demand for this boxing match is one of the hottest in sports. The event is so hot even Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has shown major interest in landing the opportunity to host this historical match up at his brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather Mega fight could land in Dallas Cowboy’s stadium
Manny Pacquiao’s Official ‘WAPAKMAN’ Movie Trailer
After watching the recent hit movie 2012, I logged on to IMDB and decided to check out upcoming films and stumbled across Wapakman, directed by Topel Lee, a Filipino super hero comedy starring the pound for pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. All though Pacquiao is an artist in the ring with violent masterpieces, he won't be winning any Academy Awards anytime soon. The … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Official ‘WAPAKMAN’ Movie Trailer
Paulie Malignaggi hints that Manny Pacquiao might be on something
After Manny Pacquiao's impressive KO victory of IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009, Floyd Mayweather Sr. had accused Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids or enhancement drugs(Mayweather accuses Pacman of steroids). Days Prior to Pacquiao's fight with WBO welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto on Saturday Nov. 14, boxer Kermit Cintron also believed that the … [Read more...] about Paulie Malignaggi hints that Manny Pacquiao might be on something
Mayweather Jr.- “Roach wants Pacquiao to fight me so he can cash out”
Is Freddie Roach using his fighter Manny Pacquiao as a sacrificial lamb for his own final big payday? Well that is what Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. thinks. In his recent interview with Adam Smith for Sky Sports News, Mayweather commented on what he believes Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach's true intentions are. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr.- “Roach wants Pacquiao to fight me so he can cash out”
(Video) The Full Length Mayweather Jr. Interview With Sky Sports
Floyd Mayweather Jr. gave an exclusive interview to Sky Sports in the wake of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight. The interview was conducted by Adam Smith for Sky Sports News just hours after Manny Pacquiao stopped Miguel Cotto in a 12th round tko on HBO pay per view. … [Read more...] about (Video) The Full Length Mayweather Jr. Interview With Sky Sports
Boxer Dimitriy Salita makes the Forward 50 list
Dimitriy Salita was recently profiled by the Jewish Daily Forward and made the Forward 50 list. The Forward 50 is a list of the fifty most influential Jewish-Americans. Dmitriy Salita Between 1910 and 1940, one third of all boxers in America were Jewish, including such champions as Benny Leonard, Max Baer and Barney Ross. But following World War II, the concept of Jewish … [Read more...] about Boxer Dimitriy Salita makes the Forward 50 list
Manny Pacquiao on Mayweather Jr.”I like to fight people who talk a lot”
I am not sure of the exact date of this Philippine interview, it seems like it was post Ricky Hatton fight. In the interview Manny shows obvious interest in facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. According to the translation captions, he says it would be ok to fight Mayweather because "I like to fight people who talk to much and shut them up", he also believes Floyd is good, but not … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao on Mayweather Jr.”I like to fight people who talk a lot”
Watch Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward FIGHT CAMP 360° (Video)
The Super Six World Boxing Classic continues On Saturday, November 21, 2009 from Oracle Arena, Oakland, California. WBA Super-middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler of Denmark will face Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward of Oakland, CA. The fight will be televised live on SHOWTIME, 10 PM ET/PT. Order SHOWTIME now and you get $25 cash back. In the latest episode of Fight Camp … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward FIGHT CAMP 360° (Video)
Exclusive Floyd Mayweather Jr. Interview,”I’ll easily beat Manny Pacquiao” (Video)
Just after Manny Pacquiao stopped Miguel Cotto for his WBO welterweight title on Saturday night, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. had an exclusive sit down interview with Sky Sports UK about a possible Manny Pacquiao fight. Floyd commented on Manny's recent victory of Miguel Cotto and doesn't believe Manny Pacquiao has any versatility and is just a one dimensional … [Read more...] about Exclusive Floyd Mayweather Jr. Interview,”I’ll easily beat Manny Pacquiao” (Video)
(Video) Manny Pacquiao post fight interview with ESPN Brian Kenny
A very humble Manny Pacquiao Discusses his Win Over Miguel Cotto with ESPN sportscaster Brian Kenny. Manny Pacquiao made history in Las Vegas on Saturday Nov. 14th, by being the first person in the sport of boxing to win 7 titles in 7 different weight classes. Manny was so confident that he would win he preplanned a post fight concert at Mandalay Bay. Pacquiao was mum when … [Read more...] about (Video) Manny Pacquiao post fight interview with ESPN Brian Kenny
Floyd Mayweather Sr. doesn’t want his son to face Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao, fresh off his 11 round tko victory of Miguel Cotto is the talk of the town, and buzz and demand for a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight are everywhere. In a recent article by Dave Mayo of the The Grand Rapids Press, Floyd Mayweather Sr. still believes Manny Pacquiao is on performance enhancing drugs and had this to say about a future Manny … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Sr. doesn’t want his son to face Pacquiao
Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto “Firepower” boxing match LIVE! Tonight!
The much awaited, Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto boxing match is finally here. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, will Manny Pacquiao make history and win his 7th world title in 7 different weight classes or will Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico be too big and strong for the smaller Filipino fighter? That will be answered tonight, live from MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, on HBO pay per … [Read more...] about Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto “Firepower” boxing match LIVE! Tonight!
Captors freed Irish Priest because they wanted to watch the Pacquiao fight
In a report by GMAnews.TV, 79 year old Irish priest, Fr. Michael Sinnott who was kidnapped and taken hostage for a month by Philippine Guerrillas in Mindanao was released by his captors because they wanted to watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight. "Your freedom is our freedom. We don't want to be here for a long time, too. And we want to watch Pacquiao's fight," … [Read more...] about Captors freed Irish Priest because they wanted to watch the Pacquiao fight
Boxer Z Gorres rushed to hospital after fight, in critical condition
On the eve of the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight, Filipino bantamweight boxer Z "The Dream" Gorres collapsed moments after winning his 10 round decision over Luis Melendez on Nov. 13,2009 at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Gorres was rushed directly to UMC (University Medical Center) Hospital in Las Vegas after suffering an apparent subdural hematoma on the left side of his … [Read more...] about Boxer Z Gorres rushed to hospital after fight, in critical condition