SARANGANI, Philippines, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Welterweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao says he will file libel, slander and defamation suits against challenger Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The suits, which will include Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, will follow an impasse during negotiations for a March 13 Pacquiao-Mayweather title fight.
Mayweather claimed Pacquiao would not comply with Olympic style drug testing as outlined and mandated by the United States Anti Doping Agency.
"Enough is enough," Pacquiao said Friday on his Web site. "These...
20.12.09
Bradley-Sparring Partner of Pacquiao
According to Phil boxing, Freddie Roach wants WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley to be one of the sparring partners for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to help get him ready for his March 13th fight against unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roach said “Other than Amir Khan as Pacquiao’s main sparring partner, I like to include Timothy Bradley in my list.” It’s unknown if Bradley, a great fighter in his own right, would be interested in being reduced to that of being a sparring partner.
However,...
18.12.09
Roy Jones complained about the gauze that was used by IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green
By Sean McDaniel: In an article at Boxing Talk, Roy Jones Jr. (54-6, 40 KO’s) complained about the gauze that was used by IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green in his 1st round knockout victory over Jones on December 2nd. “I’d rather lose fair then win cheating,” Jones said about his loss to Green. In that fight, Green cornered Jones and dropped him with a looping right hand that hooked around to the side of Jones’ head.
The punch didn’t seem to hit the back of Jones’ head, however, and one reason why it landed in that location is because Jones...
16.12.09
Manny Pacquiao Birthday is Today
Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao was born December 17, 1978 in Kibawe, Bukidnon and resides in General Santos City. Christian belief holds that Emmanuel means the “Messiah” and he was born just eight days before Christmas, thus he was named as such.
True to his name Emmanuel, Manny is the “Messiah” to the deteriorating Philippine sports. He is the “Messiah” to the boxing world whose popularity is dwindling due to the rising costs of pay-per-view shows and the evident lack of talents.
Today Manny will celebrate his 31st birthday in General...
Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather in Dallas
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport of boxing, will square off on March 13, 2010, in one of the most anticipated fights in years.
Everything is signed, sealed and delivered. The fight will be contested at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, the gloves will be eight ounces, the money will be split 50-50 and I'm sure Michael Buffer will be there to get us started. The one thing that we don't yet know is where this fight of fights will go dow...
13.12.09
Retirement of Manny Pacquiao in 2010
Retirement from the sport for Manny Pacquiao in 2010? Pacquiao is hinting that his next fight could be his last. Perhaps it is a ploy to drive more interest in what will be the TV event of the year when HBO Pay-per-view presents Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. Or maybe Pacquiao truly wants to retire and enter Politics as he has so often stated and is doing so by running in the upcoming elections in his home country, the beautiful nation...
9.12.09
Manny and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Cowboys Stadium.
It sounds like negotiations are still serious about having a fight on March 13 between Manny and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Cowboys Stadium.
An Associated Press story says the promoters and - perhaps just as telling - the head of HBO Sports are in town today to tour the stadium. The other contenders for the fight apparently are the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and the Superdome in New Orleans.
There were many who were skeptical about how many non-football...
8.12.09
Khan stupefy Salita in 76 seconds
We didn't realise he meant both an entire world-title defence and Dmitriy Salita's one chance of boxing glory.
Both came and went with breath-taking speed in Newcastle as Khan blitzed his mandatory challenger in just 76 seconds, courtesy of a handful of viciously meaningful blows.
The WBA light-welterweight champion had his man down with just his THIRD punch of the night, needed two more to put him down again and another to end the contest in sensational fashion.
It means Khan, who lasted just 54 seconds against Breidis Prescott, little over...
7.12.09
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Deal
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have signed off on the major issues in the negotiation for a megafight on March 13, and contracts could be signed in the next few days, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum met with Pacquiao in his native Philippines on Friday and the charismatic champion agreed to terms with only minor changes, said the person, who requested anonymity because...
4.12.09
Pacquiao is likely to fight Mayweather on March
Manny Pacquiao is likely to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 after agreeing to a proposal from promoter Bob Arum on Friday.
Arum presented "what he thought was the best proposal he can bring" during a two-hour breakfast meeting with Pacquiao in Manila, said Michael Koncz, an adviser of the Philippine boxing idol.
"Manny has some additional requirements, requests, which Arum didn't think was a problem," Koncz said. "The requests of Manny...
3.12.09
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Megabout
Promoter Bob Arum flew Wednesday to the Philippines with a proposed contract for a March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The contract was agreed to by Mayweather's representatives, but the boxer has yet to sign. Arum was to present the proposal to Pacquiao, but there are no guarantees he will agree.
Still, the fact Arum would make the trip to the Philippines to try and get his fighter to sign for the bout was an indication...
Danny Green scored a stunning first round TKO victory over American great Roy Jones
Australian titleholder Danny Green scored a stunning first round TKO victory over American great Roy Jones to retain his International Boxing Organisation cruiserweight world title here on Wednesday.
Green put down the eight-time world champion with a well-timed right hand which sent Jones tumbling to the canvas midway through the opening round and then pummelled the American legend with a flurry of blows against the ropes.
English referee Howard Foster called a halt to the fight at 2:02 into the first round.
"I am just overwhelmed, this is all...
2.12.09
Boxing Mega-Fight between Pacquiao-Mayweather Nearly Finalized
It is a boxing mega-fight between Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
According to the news, last Tuesday (December 1), Bob Arum flew to the Philippines to discuss a possible meeting between the two boxers in the near future. Mayweather has already agreed to some contractual details. However, further info was not revealed.
"I'm going over there to figure it out," Arum told The Times just before departing. "Everything."
Arum...
1.12.09
Manny Pacquiao: Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year
No athlete accomplished more in his or her sport in 2009 than Manny Pacquiao did in boxing.
No athlete did more for his or her country in 2009 than Pacquiao did for the Philippines.
No athlete in 2009 better exemplified the ideals of sportsmanship, grace under pressure and determination than Pacquiao.
No athlete was a better choice in 2009 as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year than Pacquiao.
Alas, the magazine’s many esteemed editors and...
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