By Erwin Lastimosa I remember the Manny Pacquiao of old, the one who would kiss his rosary and do the sign of the cross after his prefight corner prayer. That Manny Pacquiao was a ferocious competitor, relentless in the ring, he was a human with flaws and not a goody two shoes born again preacher/politician trying to create an image. The Pacman of today is a guy who seems to … [Read more...] about A tired and compassionate Manny Pacquiao lets Brandon Rios survive
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PACMAN’S VICTORY EQUALS MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO IN 2014
By Reni M. Valenzuela The Paquiao-Rios may turn out to be cockfighting in a boxing ring, given the offense-minded style of both sluggers who savor head-on clashes. … [Read more...] about PACMAN’S VICTORY EQUALS MAYWEATHER-PACQUIAO IN 2014
Pacquiao will never be on PPV again after Rios retires him on Saturday
By Chuy Marco Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will no longer be a headliner on Pay-Per-View after he loses to Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios in Macao, China. This fight will be another cherry pick gone wrong. The Pacman will be retired on Saturday night and just another boxing casualty. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao will never be on PPV again after Rios retires him on Saturday
THE IRONIC BRANDON RIOS: FLOYD “AWAITS” PACMAN TO WIN
By Reni M. Valenzuela Irony, why does “Bam Bam” Rios seem to be the boxer who’s coming off a one-punch solid knockout loss to a Mexican juggler a year ago? Why not instead the cool and composed Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao who fell face-down in his last fight and against whom Rios would have to battle it out to grab the WBO Welterweight title and try winning recognition as the … [Read more...] about THE IRONIC BRANDON RIOS: FLOYD “AWAITS” PACMAN TO WIN
RESURGENCE OR RETIREMENT FOR MANNY PACQUIAO
By Reni M. Valenzuela If Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios were to last twelve rounds of the bout next week or escape a Hatton-like disaster, he will have to effect tactical adjustments in his method or methods going against a strong typhoon. While the raging tempest from the Philippines is a southpaw battler who is not obliged to switch style if Rios fights the way he fights. … [Read more...] about RESURGENCE OR RETIREMENT FOR MANNY PACQUIAO
Alex Ariza is at fault for assaulting Freddie Roach before Pacquiao-Rios fight
Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire are prime examples of media hyped fighters
By Lester Salvador When the casual boxing fan hear about fighters who are considered top of the line, they usually fall for the bait and bite into it, hook, line, and sinker. Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire are the two biggest hype jobs of the past 10 years. The difference is Pacquiao was able to become super famous, while Nonito never received the same type of accolades … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire are prime examples of media hyped fighters
Former Champion Boxer Chris Eubank Sr: Persistence Beats Ability
By Samuel Lee 'Persistence beats ability.' … [Read more...] about Former Champion Boxer Chris Eubank Sr: Persistence Beats Ability
MONEY AND BOXING
By Reni M. Valenzuela Boxing lords swear that the sport is alive and kicking these days on account of huge amount of money that goes into the den of crocs each time a PPV superstar or “superstar” engages in an in-house fight or “fight.” … [Read more...] about MONEY AND BOXING
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios Drug Testing Issues
By Albert Benson If you read the stories going around the web about what Manny Pacquiao's former strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza (who now trains Brandon Rios) said about the VADA testing, it makes you wonder if something is fishy. What Ariza said was Brandon Rios has been tested twice already but apparently the testing person for VADA told him that Pacquiao hasn't … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios Drug Testing Issues
Timothy Bradley or Floyd Mayweather Jr. who ranks higher?
By Freddy Fresco After Timothy Bradley successfully defended his WBO welterweight title against Juan Manuel Marquez there was no question that he won a chess match against the great Mexican fighter, but as usual Marquez and his trainer Nacho Beristain cried robbery. … [Read more...] about Timothy Bradley or Floyd Mayweather Jr. who ranks higher?
Juan Manuel Marquez was robbed against Timothy Bradley
By Chuy Marco I picked Juan Manuel Marquez to beat Timothy Bradley, but I had a feeling that the judges would screw him over like they did to him 3 times against Manny Pacquiao. The worst happened and Bradley was given a gift over Marquez. … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez was robbed against Timothy Bradley
Juan Manuel Marquez will beat Tim Bradley by knockout
By Chuy Marco Tonight, Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez will face one of the best 147 pound fighters in the world Timothy Bradley for the WBO welterweight title that Bradley won from Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez will beat Tim Bradley by knockout
Without Justin Fortune how will Manny Pacquiao’s conditioning be?
By Dar Mead When Manny Pacquiao fired Alex Ariza for his upcoming bout against Brandon Rios, he let go one of the key components of a fighters training regimen and that is strength and conditioning. Pacman fans were in a worry once it was noted that Ariza is now training Rios and will be in his corner when he faces off against Manny in Macau. … [Read more...] about Without Justin Fortune how will Manny Pacquiao’s conditioning be?
WHY I WRITE ABOUT PACQUIAO AND MAYWEATHER
By Reni M. Valenzuela “Thrilla in Manila II” is not a remote possibility for 2014. There are fresh, positive scoops to the Mayweather-Pacquiao hit “flick” that may lead to that. But why this never ending talk about such a seemingly never ending saga in fight sport? … [Read more...] about WHY I WRITE ABOUT PACQUIAO AND MAYWEATHER