Arum: Mayweather terrified of Pacman
on Nov 20, 2009MANILA, Philippines - American promoter Bob Arum charged that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scared to fight Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who could ruin his unbeaten ring record of 40 victories.The 32-year-old American was undoubtedly the pound-for-...

Pacquiao-Mayweather insider perspective: What Arum wants, Arum gets
on Nov 20, 2009It’s hard to imagine what was going through the mind of Bob Arum last Saturday night when two of his most coveted prize fighters, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, went to battle at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It goes without saying that a lot of em...

No family feud, says Pacquiao
on Nov 20, 2009With his wife Jinkee by his side, Manny Pacquiao made it clear that all is well within his family. He kissed her on the lips, smiled and held her hand and the crowd loved it.It was his way of quashing rumors that he has been smitten by a movie starle...

Manny Pacquiao – Miguel Cotto: Winners and Losers
on Nov 20, 2009The story of Manny Pacquiao – Miguel Cotto did not end when the bout was waved off 55 seconds into the final round. The aftermath has created a buzz that has spread well beyond the sport of boxing and has captured the imagination of even casual spo...

Pacquiao says recognition is unusual
on Nov 20, 2009The No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, says Friday's recognition of the President of the Philippines outside the Malacañang palace is unusual. Pacquiao said he was used to be called in the Palace where President Gloria...

Pacquiao-Mayweather talks expected to heat up after Pacquiao-Cotto draws 1.25 million PPV buys
on Nov 20, 2009The fervor for a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight got yet another boost Friday morning with the announcement that both men have had pay-per-view fights with seven-figure sales in domestic units this year.Pacquiao’s victory last Saturday over M...

De La Hoya lauds ‘PacMan’ for Cotto win
on Nov 20, 2009WASHINGTON, D.C.: Pay-per-viewrecord holder Oscar De La Hoya paid tribute to Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and predicted the Filipino boxing icon could set a new pay-per-view record in a mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.At the height of his populari...

What vacation? Beehive of activity in store for Pacquiao
on Nov 20, 2009When seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao said he’s taking a vacation after beating Miguel Cotto via technical knockout, that doesn’t mean the Pacman will be merely whiling away time during the next couple of months until his next fight.Knowing...

Champ adds new title - 'Datu' Pacquiao
on Nov 20, 2009MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo yesterday conferred boxing hero Manny Pacquiao the Order of the Sikatuna, Rank of Datu, for winning a record seventh title in seven different weight divisions.The award was the highest honor that can be given to...

Hero's Welcome For Boxing Champ Pac-Man
on Nov 20, 2009Thousands of Filipinos have lined the streets of Manila to welcome home boxing champ Manny Pacquiao after his record-breaking welterweight win.The 30-year-old claimed victory over Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto last week to become the first fighter to win...