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Clottey a hard-headed foe
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao isn’t taking Ghanaian challenger Joshua (The Hitter) Clottey lightly and will be careful not to knock heads when they clash at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 13. Clottey, 32, has an unsavory history of butting Read Full Story >>>

THE BALL IS IN FLOYD'S COURT
By Al Bernstein, BoxingTalk.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
It seems that the Manny Pacquiao negotiations lasted for a decade. In reality is was weeks, not years. So many times during those negotiations I was tempted to weigh in with my thoughts. But each time I started to type something on the computer, it felt like I would just be another voice in the nois Read Full Story >>>

ROACH: "IF THERE WAS A STEROID FOR MANNY PACQUIAO, IT IS GOD"
By Andre Zurbrug, FightHype.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
"If there was a steroid for Manny Pacquiao, it is God. He believes in God and God will decide who wins the fight and that's his outlook on sports. He's not that type of guy who would ever use an enhancing drug," commented 2009 Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach, who is now putting the controversy reg Read Full Story >>>

Struggle For Super Featherweight Supremacy Continues
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
The curse of the Fab Four lives on. Years after the departure of (in order) Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Manny Pacquiao and eventually Juan Manuel Marquez, the featherweight division continues to struggle in securing leadership at the top. Chris John is considered the best by default Read Full Story >>>

Hatton Announces Comeback
Sky News, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
The former world light-welterweight champion has been on a break from boxing since his second-round knockout defeat to Manny Pacquiao last May. Hatton said on website: "I've decided to make a comeback and have another fight this year - probably round about the summertime." Although an opponent Read Full Story >>>

1-2 punch for RP boxing
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
DR. BEN CALDERON, calling from Las Vegas, said they’ve successfully operated and restored “the cap” on the head of the injured Z Gorres, who should be up and about soon. Dr. Ben has also started raising funds for Gorres and has, in fact, been trying to find links in Manila to su Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHT A SECOND: MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO BY THE NUMBERS
By Jerome Mendoza, BoxingTalk.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Manny Pacquiao Age 16 - 106 lbs (1995) - first professional fight no recorded amateur fight Age 19 - 112 lbs (1998) - first championship, 6 lbs in 3 years Age 20 - 122 lbs (1999) - first fight at super bantam, clear indication of undernourishment after being KO'd by 3K Battery Age 24 - 126 lbs ( Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are foolish to throw away millions
By Bernard Fernandez, Boston Herald, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
PHILADELPHIA — Toward the end of every calendar year, the Darwin Awards document incidents of human behavior so preposterous that the only conclusion is that the winners never made it very far up the evolutionary ladder. It’s only a week and a half into 2010, but my early nomination f Read Full Story >>>

Decade Of Change: Boxing Isn't Dead, Here's How To Keep It That Way
SB NATION, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Welcome to SB Nation's 'Decade Of Change' series. We'll present a series of articles throughout the week, representing every sport. Each one is authored by a blogger from within our vast network and will outline various aspects of their favorite league they'd like to see changed by the end of the ne Read Full Story >>>

Set your PVRs.....
By Morgan Campbell, thestar.com (CA), Thu, 14 Jan 2010
...For Pacquiao-Clottey. And if we're lucky, we might get Mayweather-Malignaggi in the same month. What a wondrous time to be a fight fan. Now, as of Friday Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach conceded that the door hadn't completely closed on a Mayweather matchup but he didn't sound like he Read Full Story >>>

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Pacquiao popularity faces acid test
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
WASHINGTON D.C.: Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao’s growing popularity in the United States will put to a crucial test in his coming fight: Can he fill the huge Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas for his March 13 title defense against Joshua Clottey? Pacquiao commands a solid following among F Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao's camp to bat for 145-lb catchweight
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao wants Josh Clottey to trim down to 145 lb for their WBO welterweight title fight on March 13 in Texas. “We will push for 145 pounds just like in the Miguel Cotto fight,” said Pacquiao’s lawyer, Franklin Gacal, in an exclusive ABS-CBN intervie Read Full Story >>>

Swag: Does Manny Pacquiao have any reason to fight if it's not against Floyd Mayweather?
By Eric Woodyard, The Grand Rapids Press, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
When Manny Pacquiao picked up the pen to sign his name on the dotted line to face Joshua Clottey on March 13, I'm sure he felt better about himself. No worries. No blood testing. No REAL challenge! It seems as though that's the way that Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum like it. On the othe Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao and Mayweather owe fight fans the bout of the century
By Michael Williams, Sportingo, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
It's the fight everybody wants to see - but the Filipino has settled for Joshua Clottey in the meantime over a blood-testing squabble. Las Vegas, September 19thand Floyd Mayweather Jr beats Juan Manuel Marquez by a unanimous decision as he celebrates a winning return to the ring. November 14th Read Full Story >>>

Friend of Pacquiao testifies in trial against trainer
The Los Angeles Independent, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
A former member of Manny Pacquiao’s entourage told a jury Tuesday he was hit so hard by the famous boxer’s trainer that he could not stay on his feet. Gregorio Asuncion sued trainer Freddie Roach and his Wild Card Gym Boxing Club in Los Angeles Superior Court in November 2008. Asuncio Read Full Story >>>

147 OR BUST FOR PACQUIAO-CLOTTEY
By Suge Green, FightHype.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
As stated in my previous article regarding "Tropical Storm Catchweight," if Manny Pacquiao and his team should force Joshua Clottey into the ring at even one pound below the welterweight limit, they will test the forces of nature, resulting in the forming of "Hurricane Catchweight," which will keep Read Full Story >>>

Mosley vs Berto: Shane Favored by Oddsmakers To Win
By TK Stewart, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
BoxingScene.com spoke with one of Las Vegas’ most influential oddsmakers Tuesday afternoon and he said he envisions few ways in which ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley can lose when he faces Andre Berto on Jan. 30 at Mandalay Bay. "One thing you need to know about boxing," said the parlor ma Read Full Story >>>

Malignaggi wants Khan clash
By James Robson, Manchester Evening News, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
PAULIE Malignaggi wants to be the man to bring Amir Khan crashing down to earth. Malignaggi, who was the last man defeated by Ricky Hatton in 2008, is hoping to be WBA light-welterweight champion Khan's first opponent Stateside. The Bolton star is hoping to break into America in 2010 after win Read Full Story >>>

I said that? My 2009 Preview Review - Part II
By Marty Mulcahey, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
In part one of my annual preview-review I lamented that readers who visit multiple boxing websites are sure to notice how easy it is for journalists to make predictions. They are certain in the knowledge that few will remember what they wrote in a year’s time. But I feel that writing for Maxbo Read Full Story >>>

Poonsawat could become all-time great
By Julian Turner, Bangkok Post, Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Although Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather appears to be off for the time being, it looks as though the biggest fight in Asia may happen sometime this year. Thailand's best boxer Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym could meet Jap Read Full Story >>>

Promoter Eyes WBA Champ Yuri Foreman vs. Miguel Cotto
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
If Top Rank Promoter, Bob Arum, has his way, newly-crowned WBA junior middleweight (154 pounds) champion, Yuri Foreman, of New York, will defend his belt against former two-time, world welterweight (147 pounds) king, Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, perhaps in June at Madison Square Garden. In an ef Read Full Story >>>

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Pacquiao, Mayweather deliver fans a final insult
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
It's bad enough that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. aren't fighting each other on March 13, after both sides detonated boxing's version of a nuclear bomb and destroyed the biggest fight in the sport over a disagreement on the drug-testing procedures for the bout. Now they -- and we -- ar Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao insider: Mayweather's best hope is for Manny to lose
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Hammerin’ Hermie Rivera is a Pinoy character with character. He’s raised six children, he’s dabbled in politics at the highest level in his homeland and he’s managed world Read Full Story >>>

Paul Williams Ready To Fight Floyd Mayweather in March
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Promoter Dan Goossen told the Los Angeles Times that Paul Williams is ready and able to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather has yet to pick an opponent for the fight. Kermit Cintron, Paulie Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana and Nate Campbell have all been menti Read Full Story >>>

IF MAYWEATHER WANTS TO STICK IT TO PACQUIAO, FLOYD SHOULD FIGHT ON REGULAR HBO
By Matt Goldstein, BoxingTalk.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Mayweather Ratings Would Rob Pacquiao & Top Rank of Millions! As pure insanity engulfs the minds of whoever thought it would be a good idea for the two biggest and brightest superstars in boxing to compete on the same night against different opponents on different broadcasts, in separate PPVR Read Full Story >>>

Ricky KO's dad plea
By Pat Sheenan, The Sun, Thu, 14 Jan 2010

RICKY HATTON has confirmed his comeback - despite pleas from his family to call it a day. The Hitman, 31, has taken eight months to decide to fight on following his sensatio Read Full Story >>>

Marley responds to Atlas: Exclusive Interview with dSource
By Dennis Guillermo, Examiner.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
"A Manny Pacquiao confidante, somebody close to Manny once told me that Teddy tried to get Coach Freddie's job," -- Michael Marley The failed Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega-fight for March 13 has spilled into the media. With sides being played out, and all the he-said-she-said nonsense Read Full Story >>>

V8: Pacquiao/Clottey, Mayweather, Hatton, Teddy Atlas, and More!
By Vivek Wallace, 8countnews, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Pacquiao/Clottey: Big Venue, Bigger Implications, Better Fight? Joshua Clottey is a very intriguing opponent for Filipino Manny Pacquiao for the hardcore fight aficionado. Trouble is, there aren't too many of those now days. With promoter Bob Arum pushing for a date in Dallas, (Cowboys Stadium), Read Full Story >>>

Don King's cackling: Lonesome Bob Arum said that?
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Bob Arum, in denigrating Golden Boy/Mayweather adversary Richie Rich Schaefer, keeps mentioning to me and other boss scribes (if not their bosses) that Mayweather needs “a professional boxing promoter” in his corner. Arum then cites as his one and only example, his career long nemesis Read Full Story >>>

RSR Boxing Headlines: Manny Pacquiao, Jermain Taylor & Mike Tyson
By Geno McGahee, RingsideReport.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Jermain Taylor out of the Super Six Former Middleweight Champion, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor, had no intentions of continuing with the Showtime Super Six tournament after the brutal final round stoppage at the hands of Arthur Abraham. I thought that the bait, a shot at the WBA Su Read Full Story >>>

Squashed: Catchtweight rumor on Clottey-Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
I guess it is one of those "low life" Internet rumors. You know, the kind that make you feel like a greasy porcine individual and make you rush for a cleansing shower. But it is a persistent one, this rumor that Manny Pacquiao demanded a catchweight contract for his March 13 WBO welterweight titl Read Full Story >>>

Holy Toldeo! 144, 145, 147: Pick the weight already!
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Freddie Roach said 147 lbs. Michael Koncz said 144 lbs. Guess who won that argument? But just a few days later the weight seems up for debate again. The case for 144 or even 145 lbs. is quite strong. Just six months ago, "catchweight," was a very seldom used phrase in boxing. Today it seems to Read Full Story >>>

Dana White: “I Think [Floyd] Mayweather Blew This Fight”
By Tim Ngo, 5thround.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
UFC president Dana White went on another verbal assault yesterday as he blamed Floyd Mayweather for ruining a blockbuster match with Manny Pacquiao. “I think something happened to Floyd in his last fight, something wasn’t there that used to be there, something weird. I truly believe h Read Full Story >>>

Berto concerned after earthquake
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
While welterweight titlist Andre Berto trains for the biggest fight of his career, a Jan. 30 unification bout against Shane Mosley, his thoughts the past two days have understandably wandered from his preparation. Berto is Haitian-American, and he is very concerned about what is happening on Read Full Story >>>

Hey, Mayweather, why not Paul Williams?
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Let's be honest. If Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. stick to their guns and keep their next bouts both scheduled for March 13 after blowing the opportunity to make a mega-fight together that night, P Read Full Story >>>

Pettiness, hatred ruin superfight
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs some advice – good advice – because he’s obviously not getting much of it these days. He’s one of the primary reasons, along with Manny Pacquiao, Bob Arum, Leonard Ellerbe, Al Haymon and Richard Schaefer, that the most anticipated boxing match in Read Full Story >>>

Melindo out to unseat WBC intercontinental champ
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anthony Villareal, the reigning WBC Youth Intercontinental flyweight champion from the United States, might just pay the price for taking Filipino challenger Milan Melindo lightly. In yesterday’s official weigh-in at the SM Events Centre here, the 22-year-old Read Full Story >>>

Response by Team Villarreal
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 14 Jan 2010

This email is in response to Mr. Ronnie Nathanielsz misleading statements posted on PHILBOXING.COM. Our complaint was not with the Philippine judges but with the fact the Dr. Tellez the commissioner for the WBC Youth program Read Full Story >>>

Confident Brian ready to thwart tough Mexican
By Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Brian Viloria feels he’s never been in better shape for a fight, making him confident he can handle Carlos Tamara in his second defense of his IBF junior flyweight championship at the Cuneta Astrodome on Jan. 23. “I’m a lot better from the last time I was h Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao fight helps casinos post first win increase in 22 months
By Geoff Dornan, Nevada Appeal, Thu, 14 Jan 2010
After 22 months of decline, Nevada casinos posted a 4.35 percent increase in gaming win in November — a total of $873.2 million. Almost all the credit for the increase goes to baccarat, which increased 138 percent compared with November 2008 and accounted for $94.2 million of the total, sai Read Full Story >>>