South African boxer Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and former IBF 122lb champion the man who Manny Pacquiao faced on two weeks notice and destroyed in a 6 round stoppage, favors the Filipino in his November 14th HBO PPV match against Miguel Cotto the WBO welterweight champion who fights out of Puerto Rico. “Manny’s in his prime, but he’s fighting a really tough guy. Manny doesn’t like … [Read more...] about Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Manny Pacquiao presents the PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships winner gets $10,000 in prize money. The event will take place at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA on Oct 31-Nov 1, 2009 This event will be sponsored by Tiger Cues and covered by ESPN and The Action Report (TAR). The charity benefit event will include special guest players: Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco … [Read more...] about Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Bob Arum “Manny Pacquiao, Bruce Lee style of boxing”
By Zato In Bob Arum's weekly blog In My Corner for the Las Vegas sun detailing the lead up to the Nov. 14th Pacquiao vs Cotto fight, he describes Manny's training camp in Baguio, how he has never seen any other boxer train like the pacman and compares him to the late Bruce Lee. Pacquiao who many boxing fans have liken to the martial arts legend, mainly due to their … [Read more...] about Bob Arum “Manny Pacquiao, Bruce Lee style of boxing”
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua a rematch needs to happen
(Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images) By Dar Mead When equals meet, talent and acquired skill is almost neutralized or even becomes ineffective. It is the battle of power, strength and developed technique plus the sacrifice in training coupled with a discipline that a plan can become effective in its application to defeat an opponent. This was reflected in the Lyoto "Dragon" … [Read more...] about Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua a rematch needs to happen
Pacman looking lean and mean in his first L.A workout
Manny Pacquiao the pride of the Philippines, showed off a shredded physique during his first workout at the world famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Pacman did his typical routine on non-sparring days, which mainly consists of mitt work with trainer Freddie Roach, bag work, jump rope and plyometrics. Pacquiao should have no problem making the 145lb … [Read more...] about Pacman looking lean and mean in his first L.A workout
Watch HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto Episode 1 Online
HBO Boxing Pacquiao/Cotto 24/7 episode #1 is now up on HBO.com. The Emmy Award winning series will air 3 more episodes leading up to the Nov. 14th Pacquiao vs. Cotto showdown on HBO PPV. View 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto Episode 1. HERE Talk about this in the Now Boxing Forum membership is FREE … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto Episode 1 Online
Stallone to make another Rocky movie,”Rocky 7″?
At 63 years of age nothing seems to be holding Sylvester Stallone back from making more action films. Finishing up on his latest film The Expendables which stars a who's who of action stars from Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, UFC fighter Randy Couture and cameos by Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few, and getting the green light for … [Read more...] about Stallone to make another Rocky movie,”Rocky 7″?
Tecate mail-in rebate for HBO PPV “Pacquiao vs. Cotto”
Those in selected states can receive a $25 mail-in discount coupon for the HBO November 14 pay-per-view bout between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto with the purchase of an 18-pack of Tecate beer or Tecate Light beer. The only states eligible for this discount are Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The PPV price of Pacquiao … [Read more...] about Tecate mail-in rebate for HBO PPV “Pacquiao vs. Cotto”
Tomasz Adamek KO’s Andrew Golota In Heavyweight Debut
(AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) Oct. 24, 2009 Former IBF cruiser-weight champion Tomasz Adamek took on fellow Polish boxer Andrew Golota at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland. Golota outweighed Adamek by 42 pounds in the ring, but Tomasz showed that he can carry his power up to Heavyweight as well as his speed. In the first round Adamek dropped Golota with a powerful right hand, … [Read more...] about Tomasz Adamek KO’s Andrew Golota In Heavyweight Debut
The Pacman is in Los Angeles! (photos)
After enduring the harsh Typhoon in Baguio, Manny Pacquiao is happy to be on dry land. He arrived at LAX in the evening with the usual smile on his face, happy to see the many fans greeting him upon arrival. Pacquiao will remain in Hollywood and train at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club for two weeks before heading out to vegas for his November 14th fight with Miguel … [Read more...] about The Pacman is in Los Angeles! (photos)
Watch HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” Live! and Replays
HBO Boxing presents 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto. The HBO 24/7 crew follows the two combatants and gives you an inside look into their personal lives and training camps leading up to the mega bout. The premiere episode of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto airs Tonight, Saturday, October 24th at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. Replays of episode 1 will follow, check your cable guide and contact your … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” Live! and Replays
Amir Khan vs. Dmitry Salita, Muslim vs. Jewish rivalry?
(AP Photo/PA, Owen Humphreys) One would think that Amir Khan and Dimitry Salita would've played up the religious angle to draw tickets sales for their December 5th WBA junior welterweight showdown at the Newcastle Metro Arena. But No stones or insults were thrown by either fighter, both were cordial to each other and both come from two different religious backgrounds, … [Read more...] about Amir Khan vs. Dmitry Salita, Muslim vs. Jewish rivalry?
Top Rank Official Firepower “Pacquiao vs. Cotto” Twitter Giveaway
For you twitter fanatics and boxing fans, Top Rank Promotions is showing their appreciation of the fans by having a give away via Twitter for the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto mega event, information is below act fast. Top rank promotions press release: Now that you’ve either snapped up tickets to the sold-out fight of the year between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel … [Read more...] about Top Rank Official Firepower “Pacquiao vs. Cotto” Twitter Giveaway
Miguel Cotto reveals why he fired his sparring partner
By Zato Frankie 'El Gato' Figueroa former sparring partner for Miguel Cotto, who had sparred with Cotto for previous fights, was fired without clue or reason. But now Miguel Cotto has spoken out about why he fired Gato in an interview he conducted with the newspaper El Nuevo Dia. Cotto told El Nuevo Dia: "In this training camp we work seriously. No one comes here to … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto reveals why he fired his sparring partner
UFC 104 “Machida vs. Rua” A Fight Boxing Fans Should Check out
By Reynaldo G With the upcoming UFC 104 taking place on Oct. 24 at the Staples Center (home of the Lakers) in Downtown Los Angeles, Lyoto "Dragon" Machida who holds the UFC light heavyweight belt (205 lb) will match up against the former PRIDE fighting sensation Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in what should be an exciting fight. Both guys come from Brazil and both guys have well … [Read more...] about UFC 104 “Machida vs. Rua” A Fight Boxing Fans Should Check out