By Erwin Lastimosa Some people need to develop a thicker skin and not let a comedian’s words bother them. I am Filipino-American and I heard the interview where Adam Carolla made comments regarding Manny Pacquiao and the Philippines. I don't agree with those comments about Pacquiao praying to chicken bones because that is untrue he is a devout Catholic, but people are overly … [Read more...] about Who cares what Adam Carolla says about Manny Pacquiao
Erik Morales should forget Pacquiao and fight Marquez or Hatton instead
By Erwin Lastimosa Three-weight-division champion, Erik “El Terrible” Morales, was successful beating Jose Alfaro by unanimous decision in his first fight since retiring in 2007 after losing to David Diaz by decision. Before the Alfaro fight, Morales told the media he wants a fourth fight with Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. In my opinion, Erik Morales doesn’t deserve a fourth … [Read more...] about Erik Morales should forget Pacquiao and fight Marquez or Hatton instead
Could Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sell 40k Tickets At Cowboys Stadium?
By Erwin Lastimosa Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey is just a few days away and the fight has sold 41,000 tickets at Jerry's World, Dallas Cowboys stadium, a huge $1.2 billion dollar venue that has the capacity to seat 100,000 people. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fancies himself the cash cow of boxing and the biggest draw in the sport. Mayweather's only drawing power is him … [Read more...] about Could Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sell 40k Tickets At Cowboys Stadium?
No HBO 24/7 could hurt Pacquiao vs. Clottey PPV numbers
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Pay-Per-View event is vast approaching, and the buzz for this fight is almost non-existent. Pacquiao vs. Mayweather negotiations got significant media coverage and was a top search on Yahoo for quite sometime before the fight officially died over random … [Read more...] about No HBO 24/7 could hurt Pacquiao vs. Clottey PPV numbers
Pacquiao-Valero a great match up but a low reward fight for Pacquiao
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Since WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero put on a gutsy winning performance on Showtime last Saturday night against Mexican boxer Antonio DeMarco, the boxing fans and scribes have been clamoring for a Manny Pacquiao vs. Edwin Valero showdown. Edwin Valero is an undefeated, tough, … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Valero a great match up but a low reward fight for Pacquiao
Mayweather’s pain killer ‘Xylocaine’ should be banned in Nevada
By Erwin Lastimosa Floyd Mayweather Jr. fans are claiming that the Xylocaine painkiller Floyd is using is not an advantage in a fight and is similar to taking a Tylenol or aspirin if you have a headache. Xylocaine is nothing like taking an over the counter pain relief pill, if I took an aspirin and punched a wall hard I will still feel that pain, if I injected Xylocaine … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s pain killer ‘Xylocaine’ should be banned in Nevada
2005 Video evidence proves why Pacquiao refuses to take blood before fight
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Searching through youtube I came across a 2005 interview of Manny Pacquiao and Filipino talk show host Dong Puno after Pacquiao's loss to Erik Morales. … [Read more...] about 2005 Video evidence proves why Pacquiao refuses to take blood before fight
Unlike Mayweather, Paulie Malignaggi has the “Balls” to fight Pacquiao
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Mayweather Jr. who claims to be the best of the best, unbeatable and superior to anyone in the game past or present will not go through with the March 13 fight against Manny Pacquiao, but Paulie Malignaggi who also claimed Pacquiao is on some type of steroid or performance enhancing drugs is … [Read more...] about Unlike Mayweather, Paulie Malignaggi has the “Balls” to fight Pacquiao
Politics Doesn’t Need Manny Pacquiao But Boxing Does
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Rumors have it that Manny Pacquiao is thinking about retiring after his upcoming super fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13th. I have no problem with Manny retiring, after all he's had a long and storied career and if he beats Mayweather Jr. he can retire on top. I honestly believe Manny … [Read more...] about Politics Doesn’t Need Manny Pacquiao But Boxing Does
Let’s Discredit Manny Pacquiao’s Success In Boxing…
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com What do the Mayweather family, Paulie Malignaggi, and Kermit Cintron all have in common? All have accused Filipino boxing great and pound for pound king Manny "Pacman" Paquiao of taking some form of Performance Enhancing Drugs(P.E.D's) It seems like a common trend in boxing, pick against the Pacman … [Read more...] about Let’s Discredit Manny Pacquiao’s Success In Boxing…
Discrediting Manny Pacquiao’s Accomplishments In The Ring
By Erwin Lastimosa It seems after every fight there is always an excuse as to why Manny Pacquiao wins. When Manny has two close fights with Juan Manuel Marquez, people say Marquez was robbed and he schooled Pacquiao. In reality they were close competitive fights. Before the Oscar De La Hoya fight so many picked against Pacquiao, then Manny wins in dominating fashion … [Read more...] about Discrediting Manny Pacquiao’s Accomplishments In The Ring
Was Manny Pacquiao Avoiding The IRS?
By Erwin Lastimosa Manny Pacquiao has been a world title holder spanning many different weightclasses. The vast majority of his boxing matches in recent years have taken place in the United States. As such, his income from these boxing matches is taxable in the U.S. and he must comply with IRS law (substantial presence test). The United States is very strict in it's … [Read more...] about Was Manny Pacquiao Avoiding The IRS?
HBO editing does wonders for Cotto’s image, Manny’s not so much
By Erwin Lastimosa First off I would like to commend HBO for bringing the fans yet again another high quality production of their award winning series 24/7. I will be quick and to the point of my complaint of this recent episode of 24/7. My problem is that HBO was trying to portray Manny Pacquiao as a man changed by the fame and all of the trappings that come with … [Read more...] about HBO editing does wonders for Cotto’s image, Manny’s not so much