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By Steve Marcus · May 7, 2011 · 9:36 p.m.

Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik, left, of Youngstown, Ohio attends a news conference at the MGM Grand Thursday, May 5, 2011. Pavlik is attempting a comeback after checking into rehab for alcohol issues last year. Pavlik will fight Alfonso Lopez of Cut and Shoot, Texas in a 10-round super middleweight undercard bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday.
Kelly Pavlik seeks fresh start on Pacquiao vs. Mosley undercard
BOXING: Pavlik wants to reclaim his spot among boxing's elite with win over Alfonso Lopez
Friday, May 6, 2011
By Case Keefer
Kelly Pavlik looks out of place. He’s sitting on a stage in a conference room outside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena with a handful of young boxers who are eager to boost their profile by fighting on the undercard of Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley bout. Unlike his counterparts, Pavlik needs no introduction. The 29-year old from Youngstown, Ohio, is a former middleweight champion who just a few years ago was considered one of the best pound-for-pound pugilists in the world.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines faces off with Shane Mosley of Pomona, Calif. during a news conference at the MGM Grand Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight title against Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.
Notebook: Manny Pacquiao asks fans to wear yellow to Saturday's title fight
boxing:
Thursday, May 5, 2011
By Ray Brewer
Manny Pacquiao will wear yellow gloves Saturday when he takes on Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in defense of his WBO welterweight title. He hopes you join him by wearing yellow, too. Pacquiao delivered a heartfelt message Wednesday during a press conference to promote the fight, telling a packed MGM Grand Hollywood Theater of media and fans about his quest to end poverty in his native Philippines. The yellow is a symbol of unity and hope to end poverty.
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao arrives at the MGM Grand Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Pacquiao will defend a WBO welterweight title against Shane Mosley of Pomona, Calif. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.
Manny Pacquiao's schedule outside of the ring keeps him focused on fighting
boxing:
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
By Ray Brewer
One can easily make the argument that Manny Pacquiao’s boxing training has suffered because of his many responsibilities outside of the ring. Pacquiao, who will take on Shane Mosley Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in defense of his WBO welterweight title, has been extremely busy in recent months marketing and promoting his ventures.
Shane Mosley's training camp and gym at Big Bear, Calif., on April 12, 2011.
Shane Mosley out to prove he still packs a powerful punch against Manny Pacquiao
boxing:
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
By Ray Brewer
Boxer Shane Mosley is past his prime. He’s washed up and on the downside of his career. Yes, the 39-year-old Mosley has heard everything critics have said leading up to his WBO welterweight title fight Saturday against superstar Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mosley would expect to hear nothing less. After all, Pacquiao (53-3-2) is the boxing’s undisputed best pound-for-pound fighter and an eight-division champion
Taxis wait at "the pit" for fares at McCarran International Airport. At any time, there are about 2,000 cabs on Las Vegas streets.
Taxicab Authority OKs more cabs for Pacquiao fight weekend
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
The Nevada Taxicab Authority on Tuesday approved up to 80 additional cabs on city streets for the weekend of the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosely boxing match at the MGM Grand Garden.
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao shows off his physique during a media day workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Pacquiao is training for his upcoming welterweight fight against "Sugar" Shane Mosley of Pomona, Calif. on Saturday, May 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Manny Pacquiao impresses trainer with dynamite camp
Boxing:
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Associated Press
Freddie Roach is not a man given to hyperbole. When Manny Pacquiao's trainer says the pound-for-pound champion is having his best training camp, Sugar Shane Mosley had better pay attention. Pacquiao is in the final stages of preparation in Hollywood for his bout with Mosley at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on May 7, and the Filipino congressman hasn't been so singularly focused on boxing for quite a while.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid talks with Filipino Congressman and eight-time world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011.
Harry Reid returns favor as Manny Pacquiao visits Washington
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
By Karoun Demirjian
It's official: Pacquiao fever has taken over the country. The fervor over the Filipino boxer-turned-politician's return to the ring this May at the MGM Grand has trickled all the way to Washington D.C., where Manny Pacquiao is spending the day sidling a stride across the Senate floor and into the White House.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines laughs during a news conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, February 12, 2011. Trainer Freddie Roach is at left. Pacquiao and opponent Shane Mosley of Pomona, Calif. are promoting their May 7 welterweight fight at the arena.
Fans line up to see Manny Pacquiao on promotional tour
boxing: Filipino star will take on Shane Mosley on May 7 for welterweight crown
Sunday, February 13, 2011
By Ray Brewer
The line seemed to get longer and longer. It was nearly two hours Saturday before the doors to the MGM Grand Garden Arena were scheduled to open and a group of nearly 100 fighting fans were already assembled for a meet-and-greet with boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. They carried bags of memorabilia and cameras, patiently waiting for a chance to get a glimpse, photo or autograph from the Filipino fighter. Pacquiao, in town to promote his May 7 welterweight championship fight at the MGM against Shane Mosley, is a celebrity whose popularity — especially in his native Philippines — has skyrocketed ...
Manny Pacquiao hits the bag during a workout at Wildcard Boxing Gym in Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 1, 2010.
Few tickets left for Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley fight at MGM Grand
boxing:
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
By Ray Brewer
Fewer than 1,000 tickets remain for the May 7 WBO welterweight championship fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand, according to promotion company Top Rank.
Referee Kenny Bayless checks on Ricky Hatton after Manny Pacquiao knocked out Hatton in the second round of their junior welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada May 2, 2009. Pacquiao's Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez is at right.
Manny Pacquiao agrees to May 7 fight at MGM
boxing: Fighter to face Sugar Shane Mosley for WBO welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Associated Press
Manny Pacquiao plans to fight Sugar Shane Mosley in his next bout May 7 in Las Vegas. Promoter Bob Arum told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the deal will be done after Mosley’s lawyers approve the final paperwork.
Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines waves the flag of the Philippines as he celebrates his victory over Antonio Margarito at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas Saturday, November 13, 2010. Pacquio won the 12-round WBC super welterweight fight by unanimous decision.
Report: Manny Pacquiao plans to leave boxing in three years
boxing:
Monday, November 22, 2010
Associated Press
His status as a great fighter secure following his latest victory, Manny Pacquiao plans to leave boxing in three years.
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, and Antonio Margarito pose with Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders during the final press conference in Arlington, Texas Wednesday November 10, 2010.
Manny Pacquiao fights Antonio Margarito for eighth title
Pacquiao expected to fight in usual frenzied fury against bigger but slower opponent
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Associated Press
Freddie Roach has a game plan to make life in the ring easier for Manny Pacquiao. If Roach had his way, it would be in place Saturday night when Pacquiao moves up in weight once again to take on Antonio Margarito. The problem is Roach will never get Pacquiao to follow it.
Manny Pacquiao's Nov. 13 fight will not be in Las Vegas
Top Rank removes Antonio Margarito's license application from commission agenda
Friday, July 30, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
A world title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 very well may take place in the U.S. Unfortunately for the city of Las Vegas, it won’t take place at the MGM Grand Garden.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, is hit by Juan Manuel Marquez, of Mexico, during their non-title welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas.
Juan Manuel Marquez: Mayweather better than Pacquiao
Marquez gives perspective on top fighters, looks ahead to Diaz
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
Manny Pacquiao is good. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is better. At least that’s the opinion of one of their common opponents. With the reality still settling in that Pacquiao and Mayweather will not fight in 2010, Juan Manuel Marquez offered his opinion on which of the two would win if they ever meet.
Will Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao ever be made?
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Associated Press
Floyd Mayweather Jr. wanted to put on a show and he did, from the moment he entered the arena accompanied by acrobats on stilts tossing fake $100 bills to the final seconds of the 12th round when he finished giving Shane Mosley a beating.
UFC President Dana White responds to questions during a meeting with photographers at a pre-fight press conference. White traditionally meets with reporters to answer all questions regarding the UFC before pay-per-view events.
Dana White loves Manny Pacquiao, says St. Pierre vs. Silva probably won't happen
Dana White holds court to answer any and all questions regarding UFC
Thursday, March 25, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
White is known for sitting down with the media following press conferences and shooting straight answers to any questions they may have leading up to an event. Here are some highlights from the recent chat.
Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, delivers a body shot to Joshua Clottey, from Ghana, during their WBO boxing welterweight title fight in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
What now for Manny Pacquiao?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. tops short list of remaining challengers for welterweight champion
Sunday, March 14, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
Well - now what? Where does Manny Pacquiao go after cruising so easily to a unanimous decision win over welterweight contender Joshua Clottey on Saturday at Dallas Cowboys Stadium?
Joshua Clottey, from Ghana, protects himself from Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, during their WBO boxing welterweight title fight in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Manny Pacquiao makes statement against Joshua Clottey
Filipino fighter earns unanimous decision win in welterweight championship
Saturday, March 13, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
Manny Pacquiao didn't become the first fighter to ever stop Joshua Clottey at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. But he sent a statement nonetheless. The Filipino fighter widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world dominated Clottey throughout Saturday's fight.
Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey stand alongside Top Rank promoter Bob Arum during their official weigh-in on March 12, 2010. The two will face each other in the first boxing match ever at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 13, 2010.
Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey both make weight in Arlington
Boxing: In typical fashion, Pacquiao fans show up in droves to cheer fighter
Friday, March 12, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
As expected, there was a mixture of Manny Pacquiao fans, Joshua Clottey fans and Dallas Cowboys fans at Friday's weigh-in for the first fight in the team's $1.2 billion structure. And as expected, the Pacquiao fans made the most noise. "Who all out there are Dallas Cowboys fans? What about Joshua Clottey fans?" asked former Dallas Cowboys safety Darren Woodson to a lukewarm response.
Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey on-stage with promoter Bob Arum and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during a press conference at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 19, 2010.
Bob Arum: Life goes on, Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey a competitive fight
Clottey says he has too much respect for Pacquiao to demand blood testing
Thursday, February 25, 2010
By Brett Okamoto
The issue that killed a mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather apparently didn’t even come up during the Filipino’s negotiations with Joshua Clottey.
Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue compiles his favorite photos from the boxing careers of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas ahead of their big match-up sometime in 2010.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. blames Manny Pacquiao for fight collapse
Mayweather says he still wants to fight
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Associated Press
Floyd Mayweather Jr. blamed Manny Pacquiao for the collapse of their prospective bout Thursday, claiming the Filipino boxer refuses to accept a reasonable compromise on drug testing concerns.
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Golden Boy Promotions requests fight permits for March 13 at MGM
Boxing: Permits could be for Pacquiao-Mayweather fight, which may be in jeopardy over drug-testing style
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
By Richard N. Velotta
Representatives of Golden Boy Promotions -- whose CEO, Richard Schaefer, manages boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. -- have requested permits for a fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 13, fueling additional speculation that Las Vegas would be the site for the highly anticipated bout between Mayweather and undefeated welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has a home and trains in Las Vegas and is undefeated in 40 fights, is set to take on Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in March.
Vegas wants to reap tourism benefits of Pacquiao-Mayweather bout
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
By Richard N. Velotta
Three cities are believed to be in the running to host what many consider the Super Bowl of professional boxing, the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight on March 13. Probably no one wants to host it more than Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao, right, is sent to a neutral corner by referee Kenny Bayless after Miguel Cotto goes down in the fourth round.
Talk turns to Manny Pacquiao fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
‘Whole world’ wants to see it, Pacquiao’s trainer says
Monday, November 16, 2009
By Jeff Haney
Grandiose pronouncements were uttered about when and where negotiations would begin for a proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Manny Pacquiao, left, and welterweight champion Miguel Cotto pose after their weigh-ins Friday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Boxers, others weigh in
Take Five:
Saturday, November 14, 2009
By Jeff Haney
After turning pro as a 106-pounder in 1995, Manny Pacquiao has won world championships in six weight divisions and could win a seventh by taking Miguel Cotto’s welterweight belt.
Manny Pacquiao strikes a pose Tuesday at the MGM Grand, where he'll face Miguel Cotto on Saturday.
Pricing out wagers on Pacquiao-Cotto
Friday, November 13, 2009
By Jeff Haney
I would not go so far as to call the betting line mispriced in Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, particularly as it continues to drift higher in favor of Pacquiao.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is surrounded by photographers on arrival Tuesday at the MGM Grand.
One for the ages
Pacquiao-Cotto match drawing international attention, might set pay-per-view record
Thursday, November 12, 2009
By Jeff Haney
When Manny Pacquiao was hailed as the hottest boxer in the sport at Wednesday’s prefight news conference at the MGM Grand, it was not just lip service.
Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines hits a double-end bag during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Pacquiao will challenge WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico for the title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.
Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up
BOXING: Boxing trainer a master of getting under the other guy's skin, says he'll take any advantage he can get
Saturday, November 7, 2009
By Jeff Haney
Freddie Roach has earned a reputation as boxing’s finest trainer. More than this, in recent years Roach has become a master of psychological gamesmanship. Roach has developed a knack for making just the right remark to get into the heads of his opposition before a fight, for playing those mind games — “pushing the barriers, planting seeds,” as ringside color commentator John Lennon put it.
WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, left, of Puerto Rico during a workout for the media at the Pound4Pound Gym in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Cotto is scheduled to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.
Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao
Friday, November 6, 2009
By Jeff Haney
On orders from Miguel Cotto, the heat was turned way up inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym on La Cienega Boulevard this week.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, sits on the stage during a news conference in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. Pacquiao, considered the pound-for-pound best, and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, announced their Nov. 14 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao lends hand to Philippines storm relief
Friday, October 9, 2009
Dave Skretta, AP Sports Writer
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao took a break from training camp in the Philippines last weekend to distribute food and supplies to hundreds of people who have been affected by the country's worst flooding in 40 years.
Gina Carano putting up her dukes.
Gina Carano, Randy Couture, Manny Pacquiao bare body, or parts, for ESPN
MMA Notebook: Kimbo Slice ready for rematch; Walker challenges UFC's White; Lashley to Strikeforce?
Friday, October 2, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
Three staples in the Las Vegas fight scene, Gina Carano, Randy Couture, and Manny Pacquiao, will appear in ESPN The Magazine’s first “Body Issue,” which hits newsstands next week. Carano, known as the face of female mixed martial arts, the legendary UFC Hall of Famer Couture, and pound-for-pound boxing king Pacquiao will be among 30 male and female pro athletes posing nude or semi-nude for ESPN’s version of Sports Illustrator’s famous swimsuit edition.
U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. waves to a crowd of fans gathered outside a gym in east London on May 22, 2009. Mayweather will fight Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez in a bout entitled 'Number One/Numero Uno' on July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
'Money' talks Manny
boxing: Questions of Pacquiao overshadow Mayweather's fight with Marquez
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
By Brett Okamoto
Just to clarify: It is Juan Manuel Marquez, and not Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing in his return to boxing at the MGM Grand on Sept. 19, right? Okay, just making sure. It sure didn't seem that way Tuesday during a teleconference that included the undefeated Mayweather, Marquez, and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Richard Schaefer. Although topics did include his injured rib, a bit on Marquez and his return to boxing, it seemed all anyone was interested in was a potential meeting with the Filipino pound-for-pound king.
Pussycat Dolls singer wants to sing at Pacquiao fight
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Associated Press
The half-Filipino lead vocalist for the American pop group Pussycat Dolls says she wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again.
World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley, left, said Wednesday that he's in negotiations for a fall fight with pound-for-pound Manny Pacquiao, right.
Mosley trying to finalize deal with Pacquiao
BOXING: WBA welterweight champion says catch-weight fight could happen in October
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
The contracts have yet to be signed, but on paper there seems to be at least a little intrigue for a matchup this fall between two of the top fighters in the world. World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley 46-5-0 (39 KOs) said Wednesday that only a few obstacles stand between him and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao 49-3-2 (37 KOs) securing a catch-weight bout for Oct. 17.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, right, poses as Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao cuts a cake given to him at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, on Monday. Pacquiao, who stunned Ricky Hatton in the second round of their title fight on May 3 in Las Vegas, was greeted by huge crowds at his homecoming.
Filipinos party at Pacquiao's homecoming after Las Vegas victory
Boxing:
Monday, May 11, 2009
Associated Press
Huge crowds cheered Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao as a convoy paraded him from Manila’s squalid slums to the presidential palace for Monday’s government-declared national celebration of his latest victory.
Manny Pacquiao, right, punches at Ricky Hatton during their junior welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on May 2, 2009.
Comparisons fly like his fists
Boxing: After his knockout of Hatton, Pacquiao mentioned in same breaths as Armstrong, Ali
Monday, May 4, 2009
By Jeff Haney
The term “pound for pound” draws derision from some boxing insiders — perhaps because it lends itself to a subjective rather than a coolly logical analysis of the fight game, or perhaps because it is seen as the province of the pundits, the hoi polloi, the fans.
Manny Pacquiao poses after his second round knockout of Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2, 2009. With Pacquio are boxing promoter Bob Arum, second from right, and head trainer Freddie Roach, far right.
Mayweather-Pacquiao seems inevitable
After flattening Hatton, is 'Pretty Boy' next step for Filipino superstar?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
By Brett Okamoto
If Floyd Mayweather Jr. planned to steal the spotlight away from Manny Pacquiao on Saturday by announcing his return to ring, that ruse was ruined before the second round even ended in Pacquiao’s megafight with Ricky Hatton. With one perfect punch, the “Pac-Man” flattened Hatton, cemented his already rock-solid legacy, and made boxing pundits wonder what's next for the pound-for-pound king.
Referee Kenny Bayless checks on British boxer Ricky Hatton after he was knocked out by Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, in the second round of their junior welterweight title boxing match Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
'Pac-Man' KOs Hatton in second round
Pound-for-pound king proves more dominant than De La Hoya fight
Saturday, May 2, 2009
By Jeff Haney, Andy Samuelson
After months of promoting "The Battle of East and West," pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao stopped the megafight in a matter of moments. Pacquiao dropped Ricky Hatton twice in the first round, and quickly finished the the IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champ off in the final second of the second round. A vicious left hand left "The Hitman" on the canvas for several minutes while Pacquiao quietly celebrated in his corner.
Manny Pacquiao of Philippines speaks during a news conference in Hollywood, California on March 30, 2009. Hatton and Pacquiao will meet for a junior welterweight (140 lbs) bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2.
Pacquiao's fights provide peace in Philippines
Pound-for-pound king dreams of being a politician and promoting change in home country
Saturday, May 2, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
Manny Pacquiao has a power that few people, if any throughout the world, possess. When the Filipino fights, men in the Philippines stop fighting. “I told them that if that can be the reason the guns will be silent in my country, I can fight every day — just for them,” said Pacquiao, who has been told by high-ranking military officials that during his boxing matches hostile guerrillas and the army call a truce.
The fight tonight between Manny Pacquiao, left, and Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is a sold-out affair likely to attract strong showings of the fighters' international fan bases.
Take Five: The day of the big fight has finally arrived
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. RICKY HATTON:
Saturday, May 2, 2009
By Jeff Haney
The fight is being promoted as “The Battle of East and West,” in honor of Manny Pacquiao’s Filipino heritage and Ricky Hatton’s British background, and in a nod to Rudyard Kipling’s 1889 poem “The Ballad of East and West.” Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, quoted the final lines in announcing the match: “But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth/When two strong men stand face to face, though they come from the ends of the earth.” Top Rank boss Bob Arum, also a fan of Kipling’s work, recalled he used a similar title when ...
Filipino lawmakers can't meet -- they're in Las Vegas
Pacquiao vs. Hatton:
Friday, May 1, 2009
By Brendan Buhler
The Philippines' House of Representatives does not have enough members to legislate next week, as at least 50 members, including the speaker of the House, are traveling to Las Vegas to attend this weekend's boxing match between national favorite Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton.
Junior welterweight boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, of Philippines laughs as he tries a face-to-face pose with Ricky Hatton of England pose during a news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 29, 2009. The boxers will meet for a 12-round bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.
All talked out
Pacquiao, Hatton have little left to say at final news conference
Thursday, April 30, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
So what’s the top-ranked pugilist on the planet do when he has answered practically every questioned that can be thrown at him? Grab the microphone and talk some more, of course. During the very end of an hour-plus press conference at the MGM Grand Wednesday, Manny Pacquiao sheepishly grinned as the majority of reporters filed away from him at the media center, before pulling a mic out of its stand and yelling: “Make some noise,” in his best DJ voice.
Researcher: It’s best to shut up and fight
Pacquiao vs. hatton:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
By Jeff Haney
All too often in a competitive event -- whether it’s a poker tournament, the Madden NFL video game or a professional prizefight -- trash talking tends to backfire, according to a doctoral dissertation by Ben Conmy, a recent transplant to Las Vegas.
Junior welterweight boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines, heads to his room after making his official arrival at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., April 28, 2009. Boxing promoter Bob Arum is at left. Pacquiao will fight Ricky Hatton of England at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2.
'Pac-Mom' makes first U.S. visit to see her son fight
Boxing: Pacquiao, mother swarmed at Mandalay Bay; Hatton makes Brits happy in grand arrival at MGM
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
The situation has played out so many times before in his native Philippines that Manny Pacquiao was nearly unfazed when it occurred Tuesday afternoon in the United States. But nothing could have prepped Pacquiao’s guest of honor for the mob scene that spilled out at Mandalay Bay. While all the attention and excitement was strictly reserved for the pound-for-pound king, Pacquiao’s mother.
This week's Asian Journal beams about Manny Pacquiao's ceremonial first pitch at a San Francisco Giants game.
Pacquiao revered by his people
Boxing: Forget celebrity status, Filipinos in Las Vegas view pound-for-pound king as a saint
Sunday, April 26, 2009
By Rob Miech
Growing up in Manila, Efren Veando was 19 when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the third and final time, in 1975, in the epic Thrilla in Manila at Araneta Coliseum. Friday afternoon, after the 53-year-old Veando loaded several bags of groceries in the back of his SUV in the Seafood City parking lot, he was asked about Manny Pacquiao. “He started out selling cigarettes and now he’s our great champion," Veando said. "He understands where he started. He gives a lot of hope to the youth of the Philippines."
Manny Pacquiao is shown before a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California March 31, 2009. Pacquiao of Philippines will take on Ricky Hatton of England in a 12-round fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2.
Pacquiao ready to perform for Filipinos
boxing: Arum says southpaw will go down as one of the best in boxing history
Saturday, April 25, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
Manny Pacquaio already was an international icon before his one-sided victory over Oscar De La Hoya in December, but his one-sided beatdown of the “Golden Boy” in Las Vegas cemented his status as boxing’s pound-for-pound king. “It was different after I beat De La Hoya,” Paquiao said during a teleconference Friday, searching for the right words to convey how his extreme popularity in the Philippines reached yet another level after his dominant win over De La Hoya. “It’s hard to describe. But there was even a different feeling back home.”
Boxers Manny Pacquiao, far left, of the Philippines, and Ricky Hatton, far right, of England, pose with their trainers Freddie Roach, center left, and Floyd Mayweather Sr., who lift a specialized trophy for the "No. 1 Pound for Pound Best Trainer in the World" during a news conference in Hollywood, California March 30, 2009. Hatton and Pacquiao will meet for a junior welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2.
Trainers again trade verbal jabs
Hatton-Pacquiao: Roach and Mayweather recount who was the better boxer in their day
Thursday, April 23, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
While the two boxers taking part in the megafight at the Las Vegas casino have been about as cordial as possible in their dealings with the press, their trainers have exchanged verbal barbs on almost a daily basis. A teleconference on Wednesday saw another battle in Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s escalating war of words — this time the two former boxers took it all the way back to their days in the ring.
Light welterweight boxer Ricky Hatton of England shadow boxes as trainer Floyd mayweather Sr. looks on during a media workout in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday, April 16, 2009.
Hatton says he has 'no doubt' he will defeat Pacquiao
Boxing:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
Ricky Hatton’s not opposed to talking about his craft. After all, the Brit is one of the world’s best boxers. But rarely does “The Hitman” brag about his ring heroics. On Tuesday during a conference call with reporters for his May 2 fight against Manny Pacquiao, the confident Manchester, England, native sounded almost cocky. “There's no doubt in my mind who's going to win this fight,” Hatton said.
Floyd Mayweather Sr., left, trainer for light welterweight boxer Ricky Hatton of England, holds up a T-shirt as Hatton jumps rope during a media workout in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday, April 16, 2009. The T-shirt was part of a gag gift given by rival trainer Freddie Roach.
Hatton-Pacquiao: Sideshow battle continues
boxing: Roach's joke gets Mayweather Sr. revved up again
Friday, April 17, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
The gesture seemed, well, almost genuinely nice. Then again that was only at first glance. Factor in the escalating war of words that Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao’s trainers have bombed on each other in the last few weeks, and every media member inside the cramped IBA gym Thursday afternoon knew nothing good could come from the gift setting on the table.
Manny Pacquiao gets stretched out by strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California March 31, 2009. Pacquiao of Philippines will take on Ricky Hatton of England in a 12-round fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2.
Pacquiao the prankster
boxing: Boxing's pound-for-pound king shows his punchy sense of humor
Thursday, April 16, 2009
By Andy Samuelson
Manny Pacquiao may be known as boxing's pound-for-pound champ, but he's also a world-class prankster. “He’s quite the jokester,” said Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach. “He likes to have fun, and he has a great sense of humor.” Pacquaio’s strength and conditioning trainer Alex Ariza seems to be the reigning fighter of the year’s favorite target.