Keith Terceira
Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza is back with Pacquiao and training is progressing at a tremendous rate. Pacquiao appears slick and in fight ready condition at the Wild Card, so much so that three and a half weeks out from the bout , the team has called in a fourth sparring partner to give the three in attendance a bit of a break.
Ariza, who is no longer training with Amir Khan informed me that , he really wasn’t officially working with Khan as no contract had been offered or signed, when we discussed the cancellation of fight between Khan and Peterson.
Alex is everything good with Manny and yourself?
“I never had a problem with Manny, the press likes to pump it up like there was but there wasn’t”
Both Freddie Roach and Bob Arum criticized Ariza leaving Baguio to train Julio , Alex though insists that his agreement was with Manny and even Michael Koncz did not come out publicly against the move.
“In regards to Freddie, it’s not my fault that Manny didn’t feel that he was important enough to let in on the secret. The funny thing is it’s because of Arum, that I had to leave. I told Manny that Arum was trying to get me out of Julio’s camp so bad that he was trying to pull all these maneuvers and things like that, so I asked Manny if I could go. I remember they were telling Julio that I wasn’t gonna be able to be with him and this and this, we got to find a new trainer. So Manny says “I know , I know” he knows what Arum is doing. So he said “go, Julio needs your help with the weight” and he told me it’s only a couple weeks anyway it’s not a big deal. Believe me if it was a problem Michael Koncz would have been the first one to say something. Instead Michael told everyone to shut up.”
Michael Koncz , Pacquiao’s business adviser was quiet on the subject, while both Freddie and Arum were on similar pages and Ariza informed that all is not well between Arum and Freddie when it comes to Julio Chavez Jr.
“Arum wants Freddie out of Julio’s corner and maybe Freddie feels that I should have stayed with him and had loyalty to him instead of going to Julio, I don’t know, it’s not how I saw it.”
With all the things that have been alleged against the fighters you work with regarding PED’s ,and then Lamont Peterson winds up the one that fails a drug test for synthetic testosterone, what are your feelings on that, are you fist pumping in private?
“Not really, it’s one of those things, reporters are only asking the easy questions nobody is really asking the hard questions. Like the time I left from Manny, these guys are crying over two weeks and Manny told me that Freddie left him for a whole camp once, when he went to train Oscar De La Hoya , I said I didn’t know that. Reporters obviously aren’t asking Freddie the hard questions but they want to ask me them. With the whole Peterson thing , you have to take alot of testosterone to make a difference in a fight. I mean alot of testosterone. I don’t know what medical or clinical reason for taking the pellets or whatever, but I don’t imagine that those pellets can be more than 25-50 milligrams. So how much did it really change the fight, I don’t know.You have to watch what you say in the press like Peterson saying before the first fight “I know their are people using it” of course you do because you are the one using it.”
We spoke with Alex regarding the ABC President , informing us about disclose and certain forms required to be filled out before testing in some states, and Ariza informed us of what he remembered the night of the first Khan Peterson fight.
“When we did our medicals with Amir, it’s kind of ironic , they didn’t ask us anything in regards to medicines , they just did a quick physical, filled out the forms and boom we were out of there in less than 5 minutes. Usually the forms have something on there but honestly I can’t remember if they did or didn’t.”
Though Khan and Ariza have gone separate ways Ariza wishes him the best!
“THere is no hard feelings , good luck to them, they have to go do their thing, I know what Arum did, and I know what Freddie did, I’m not going to comment on why they did what they did, or said what they said. It takes to much energy for me to be bitter with these guys. It’s like Manny told me when it was really really bad for a while there , like for the first couple of weeks and I text Manny and told them that man they are killing me , and he said ” listen bro, I know , you know, and God knows and that’s all that matters. You know that I gave you permission, and that’s all that matters.” So if you notice I didn’t respond much or answer any questions, try to clear the air, Manny wanted me to leave it alone and that is really important for him right now, that we don’t have so much turmoil in camp. Most people would have said how come Michael Koncz isn’t saying anything, because Michael Koncz knew.”
“I work for Manny , if Manny wants me , he’ll keep me. If Manny doesn’t he will get rid of me. When it comes to the Peterson thing, I was a little upset with him , they seem genuinely nice and good people, but when you say “I want the test because I know everyone is using PED’s”. You know, how do you know, I mean that is a strong statement, to say that.”
Keith Terceira
Timothy Bradley may be an undefeated boxer and his upcoming bout with legendary champion Manny Pacquiao may just be rattling the 28-0 fighter more than he admits.
While discussing Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao’s training for their upcoming event in June, Bradley showed anything but the face of a champion while speaking in regards to methods being used to prepare for him.
On WLIE radio in New York , Bradley used a long outdated, socially unacceptable, and crude term in reference to Freddie Roach who suffers from Parkinson’s disease.
“I hear Freddie Roach is comparing me to Ricky Hatton and I’m like ‘dude, you guys are retarded if you think I fight like Ricky Hatton.’ Honestly, but no offense, what you guys looking at? And then they bring in this Russian guy [Ruslan Provodnikov] who comes forward and is a banger, and I’m like ‘wow, these guys really don’t know what I can do.’ It’s funny, they think I’m just this face-first brawler and I’m like ‘you guys are going to be in for a rude awakening.’ I can fight, I can box and I can brawl,” Bradley said.
Being mentally challenged is not a joke or a negative to be used as an insult to people, it is a serious illness that effects millions of children and adults worldwide.
Tim, it’s 2012 and not 1960
Bradley, may not feel that Manny is prepared for him come June 9th, but one thing is for certain Pacquiao, Freddie, and the Pacman team could teach Bradley a bit about style, class, and grace.
One needs to remember that when you are attempting to be the face of boxing, a champion, or a mega star, your words are magnified a thousands times to the young or impressionable.The use of outdated terms and insults, that can be carried to schools today and used to hurt some child that does suffer from mental challenges, is insensitive and unacceptable.
If no offense is intended then don’t use the term in that fashion.
Keith Terceira
Shortly after the Saturday night event ended, my old trainer’s mindset took over, as pieces of the fight began to materialize and Miguel Cotto’s game plan was super imposed over a Manny Pacquiao skillset and style, I realized why this fight has not yet been made.
Cotto, who gave Mayweather all he could handle and who was on the way to the gate holding the keys to victory before Floyd’s conditioning trumped a fading Cotto after round nine, showed to the world that Mayweather can be beat and if he is, finally defeated, it will be by a southpaw.
The infamous Mayweather shoulder roll, worked very well with the right hands that Miguel tried to connect with, but often it was the left hooks that caught the “Money Man” on the button of his nose, along with the jab that Cotto threw while boxing and creating angles, unless Mayweather turns southpaw that shoulder roll will only be effective against Pacquiao’s jab or straight rights during a combination.
Arum and Top Rank will prove pivotal by the way they handle working with whichever commission that the eventual mega fight takes place under because Mayweather will need to return to his clinching style versus Pacquiao as the shoulder roll is less effective.
If Arum can force the commission to use a referee that is less likely to allow clinching without a point deduction then the fight swings in favor of Manny by a wider margin.
One combination that will work well against Floyd will be a lead right hand followed by a left hook as Mayweather tucks his chin into his shoulder after rolling his shoulder in defense of the right. After a few attempts at this combination Floyd will begin to use his right hand to protect his face from the follow up left hook and that’s when his body well be exposed to the hook downstairs. The double left hook up and downstairs will prove an effective weapon, especially when it’s reversed downstairs upstairs later in the fight
Taking Mayweather’s range away and keeping close as did Cotto will be important, should the two fighters meet but unlike Cotto Pacquiao can create angles and step around Floyd which Miguel did not do often –or at least often enough.
Cotto definitely gave Freddie Roach a blueprint, a basic game plan to defeat Mayweather but that of course will depend on the fight ever happening.
One reason Mayweather may never meet Pacquiao isn’t fear, it’s intelligence.
Mayweather is intelligent enough to realize that styles make the fight, just as Pacquiao knows that a counter punching Marquez will always have a hard time defeating the aggressor in Pacquiao, Floyd must know that Manny has the style, being an energetic, combination throwing , southpaw that would not mesh with the style that Mayweather displayed on Saturday evening.
Cotto who caught Floyd often, while bigger than Pacquiao, is a shade slower and less accurate. One confusing aspect of the fight was that when Cotto boxed and created angles to hit Mayweather he was much more effective with the jab, as well as with the left hook but only really went that direction sparingly, rather when action got heavy stood directly in front of Floyd and fought more like a straight at him mauler most of the fight.
That is not a mistake I feel Roach will allow for Pacquiao.
The blueprint is there, now all that is needed, is a contract, and a fight night, to see if I’m correct.
Ciao!
Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach and the rest of Team Pacquiao are scheduled to land tonight at LAX International on Philippine Airlines Flight 102 at 8:05PM PT. Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs), boxing’s only eight-division world champion and the lone congressional representative from the Sarangani province in the Philippines, will begin his four-week U.S. training camp, on Monday, May 7, at Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. Pacman will be defending his WBO welterweight championship crown against undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs).
It remains to be seen whether Alex Ariza will be welcomed to the Wild Card with open arms when Pacquiao begins training on Monday or whether there will be residual effects from Ariza’s departure from Baguio.
The Pacquiao vs. Bradley welterweight championship collision will take place Saturday, June 9, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev., and will be produced and distributed Live by HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Keith Terceira
Timothy Bradley has made the statement, that after he defeats the eight time champion Manny Pacquiao, he feels that Mayweather as well is beatable, and he will set his sights on Floyd.
With the headlines and media swirling around this weekend’s bout between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto, it stands to reason that both Bradley and Pacquiao will issue statements about fighting Mayweather. Realistically, seems like everyone is coming out of the woodwork to issue challenges to Mayweather for his next fight including Canelo Alvarez.
Not one statement has come out in regards to a bout against Cotto or Mosely, for either champion, they’re immediately overlooked and practically guaranteed a loss this weekend.
It is just this sort of hype that gives boxing a tone of disgrace and shadiness, with the majority of writers and fighters assuming that they already know the outcome of these boxing events, then when it comes true, the casual fan, can’t help but think that the fix was in.
Let’s start with Canelo Alvarez (39-0-1, 29KO) looking past Sugar Shane Mosely (46-7-1, 39KO);
This is a do or die fight for Mosley, who is one of the top champions of the past 15 years, he has power, speed, and while slowed by age and possible injury in his last couple of big events, he is not someone the 21 year old Alvarez can dismiss as a walkover opponent and start contemplating Mayweather.
Alvarez may have a firm belief in himself, and the confidence needed to win this bout, the experience is on the side of the veteran, who has already faced both Pacquiao and Mayweather, with neither being able to finish Mosley inside the 12 rounds.
Mosley may be on the tail end of his career but this is still a step up for Canelo, and being on the undercard of Mayweather – Cotto may be the prep for Mayweather’s next bout.
Two of the world’s greatest boxers in the prime of their careers, out boxed Sugar Shane but what they didn’t do is stop the aged Hall of Famer and they definitely didn’t overlook his skills, Alvarez to even consider anyone after Mosley could be a serious distraction from the job that lies ahead.
Canelo Alvarez will not out box Mosley if Sugar can get his 40 year old body returned to form, and unless Alvarez can loosen up a bit and not just count on his amazing power, he may just walk away this weekend with nothing more than a boxing lesson.
In fairness to Saul, his power may be his answer to Mosley’s craftiness and experience, you can’t make them all miss and if Shane lets the wrong punch slip through then out of all the young welterweights Alvarez is the one that could end this fight early.
Timothy Bradley (28-0-0, 12KO) versus Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38KO) ;
For Bradley to be looking past Pacman to Floyd kind of like the guy who gets his first job and starts talking about how after he makes his first million, he is going to be a billionaire, not quite so easy as talking about it. Timothy Bradley has been skillfully moved along in his career fighting some of the best fighters a couple of rungs on the ladder below Pacquiao.
His toughest opponent Devon Alexander his defeated on a clash of heads in the tenth round and the fight was close enough to be in doubt prior to the stoppage. Devon Alexander is a solid fighter who will, if allowed, be a solid champion one day, but only after the likes of Manny and Floyd finished their careers.
Bradley had a very difficult time getting past Junior Witter, let alone having the likes of Cotto , Margarito, Juan Manual Marquez, Mosely, and Ricky Hatton on his recent resume.
Twelve knockouts in his career against lesser quality fighters doesn’t encourage many to believe that he will suddenly develop the tremendous power needed to stop the Filipino star. Frankly I can’t imagine Bob Arum putting his cash cow in the ring with a fighter that could prevent the future payday that Manny brings to Top Rank.
Looking past Manny Pacquiao a month before the fight is not only comical to fight fans but could very well be an unhealthy proposition for Bradley. Saying things in the press, that may solidify Manny’s determination in training, give him ammunition to further motivate him to be in deadly shape, is the sign of Bradley’s inexperience at this level.
Freddie Roach is a master at finding the holes in a fighter’s defense and creating the combinations and arsenal needed to capitalize on the gaps he locates. Quiet confidence combined with a great performance the night of the event will better serve Bradley in the long run, instead of promises of great performances after this opportunity. Seeing weaknesses in a fighters style is easy at times , it’s the getting in the ring and creating the offense needed to take advantage of those weaknesses that is the part that opponents of both Pacquiao and Mayweather have found difficult.
I agree that Bradley could be dangerous for Manny, as does Emanuel Steward but could be, is not will be.
At the end of the night, Manny Pacquiao will add the WBO title to his trophy cabinet, and all the talk will be back on to Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, as soon as Floyd exchanges his orange jump suit for his boxing trunks again.
Frankly when comparing all the upcoming bouts , it appears to me that if Mayweather – Pacquiao doesn’t occur Pacquiao stands a better chance of either facing Sergio Martinez or Canelo Alvarvez in the future than does Mayweather, who seems to avoid difficult challenges until the odds are swung in his favor. Mayweather may decide though that getting Alvarez in the ring before he has a chance to develop further will be his best move.
It’s all in the numbers fight fans and those numbers begin with dollar signs.
Keith Terceira
WBC Middleweight Champion arrives in advance of the open press conference scheduled for today at the Sun Bowl Stadium Field at 12:30 pm MT, the Chavez’s arrived in good spirts ready to face the public and the media to announce the June 16th title fight with Ireland’s Andy Lee.
Top middleweight contender Andy Lee of Limerick, Ireland arrives in El Paso, Texas Monday night for a press conference Tuesday, to announce his upcoming challenge to Chavez’s title.
Not seen Monday night was Alex Ariza , whose choice to leave the Pacquiao camp is now drawing the ire of even Freddie Roach.
One wonders if Ariza will be at press conference , and if he is will he steal the thunder from the two combatants with the press.
Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank
JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. vs. ANDY LEE WORLD MIDDLWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ,Saturday, June 16 at Sun Bowl Stadium Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® .
Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, April 28!
Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and the Son of the Legend, JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR. returns to the boxing metropolis of El Paso, Texas for the first time in nearly six years, headlining “Viva Chávez!” on Saturday, June 16, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Chávez Jr., who will be making the third defense of the title he won last year, against No. 2-world-rated contender ANDY LEE, marks the first world championship fight to be held in Sun Bowl Stadium since June 13, 1998 when Oscar De La Hoya knocked out Patrick Charpentier in the second round to retain his welterweight crown. The Chávez Jr. vs. Lee world championship rumble will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, AT&T and Tecate, tickets to the Chávez Jr. vs. Lee world title tilt go on sale Saturday April 28 at 2 p.m. ET / Noon MT. Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $60, $40 and $25, plus applicable service charges, can be purchased at the UTEP Ticket Center, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com and by phone at (915) 747-5234.
These two warriors boast a combined record of 73-1-1 (51 KOs) – a winning percentage of 97% and a victory by knockout ratio of 70%.
“I am facing a tough, difficult opponent in Andy Lee. This will be the toughest fight of my career,” said Chávez, Jr.
“I am honored to have this opportunity. I have been waiting my whole life for this opportunity. It is going to be a great show,” said Lee. “I’d like to thank Emanuel Steward, Perry Mandera, my entire management team along with Lou DiBella and DiBella Entertainment for everything they have done to make this a reality. I also would like to extend a very special thank you to Top Rank and the Chávez Family and Freddie Roach. The Boxing World is going to see a World Class Fight!”
“This fight between Julio César Chávez Jr and Andy Lee is a remarkable one – two young, handsome warriors, from different parts of the world,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum. “Chávez Jr is from Mexico, Lee is from Ireland and each will be doing his best to make his country proud.”
“I am thrilled that Andy Lee is getting his long-deserved shot at a middleweight championship,” said Lou DiBella, Lee’s promoter. “Julio César Chávez Jr. deserves credit for taking on the biggest challenge of his career. On June 16th a new champion will be crowned in El Paso, Texas.”
“Julio César Chávez Jr. vs. Andy Lee is a terrific matchup that will intrigue fight fans everywhere,” said Kery Davis, senior vice president of programming, HBO Sports. “With the Sun Bowl in El Paso as the backdrop this will be a very compelling and significant World Championship Boxing telecast.”
Chávez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KOs), of Culiacan, México, making his first appearance in El Paso since August 19, 2006 when he knocked out Jermaine White in the fourth round of their welterweight bout, is the son of Mexico’s greatest fighter Julio César Chávez. Chávez, 26, took up the “family business” in 2003, winning a four-round decision in his professional debut. Eight years later, the reigning World Middleweight Champion and superior gate attraction is poised to make his own mark in the boxing world. He took a major step toward that goal by enlisting legendary trainer Freddie Roach to take him to the next level. Their first fight together was a gigantic success, a dominant 12-round unanimous decision victory over top-10 contender John Duddy (29-1, 18 KOs) in June 2010 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. After his January 29, 2011 unanimous decision win over Billy Lyell, Chávez Jr. became the second family member to win a world title, dethroning undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion Sebastian Zbik via a majority decision. That June 4, 2011 slugfest took place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles just a few blocks north of the Olympic Auditorium where the legendary Julio César Chávez won his first world title. Chávez Jr. successfully defended his title on November 19, 2011 with a fifth-round knockout of Top-Five contender Peter Manfredo, Jr. at Reliant Arena in Houston, followed by a hard-fought unanimous decision on February 4 over No. 1 contender Marco Antonio Rubio at the Alamodome.
Lee (28-1, 20 KOs), who at 6’2, is one inch taller than Chávez, Jr., was born in London but is Irish of heritage. Ireland’s sole boxing representative in the 2004 Olympics, Lee made his professional debut in 2006, winning a six-round decision over Anthony Cannon. Trained at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit by Hall of Fame inductee Emanuel Steward, who has referred to Lee as “my left-handed Tommy Hearns,” Lee possesses exceptional skills, speed and movement, complemented by good punching power and experience against good opposition. He enters this fight riding a four-year, 13-bout winning streak with eight of those victories coming inside the distance, including a win over Bryan Vera last October to avenge the only loss on his professional ledger. He enters this fight as a consensus Top Three world-rated contender, ranked No. 2 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) and No. 3 by the WBC.
by Keith Terceira
Parties close to Manny Pacquiao informed us several hours ago that Pacquiao was in Manila rather than Baguio doing some religious works.
Freddie Roach last week had reported that camp was to officially start yesterday but the legendary fighter was a no show on day one.
“Manny is Manny, you know. We’ve been together more than a decade. He’s always been like that. But when he starts working out, he’ll make the most out of it even to the extent of killing himself,” Roach stated during a recent interview. “As I trainer, I always allow him to do whatever he wants, but in training, he knows I would do whatever I want. He’s the fighter, he fights. I’m his trainer,” he said. ‘That’s what our relation is all about. That’s why we are successful, perhaps.”
“That’s the reason why I felt glad learning from Manny’s mouth himself that he’s changed. No more gambling, drinking, night owling. Just teaching his fellowmen the Bible,” he added.
Though Pacquiao by all accounts has changed his life for the better he stills needs to focus his attention on the task at hand and begin preparing for a rough fighter that has been handed a chance to dethrone and embrass the Pound-4-pound king.
HOBOKEN, NJ (April 12, 2012) – Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach predicts the jab of World Boxing Association (“WBA”) Welterweight Champion Vyacheslav Senchenko will be the difference in hisApril 29 world title defense against challenger Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, airing live on pay per viewfrom Donboss Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine ..
Undefeated Senchenko (32-0, 21 KOs), rated No. 5 in the world by The Ring Magazine, has been training at Roach’s famed Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. The 2000 Ukraine Olympian captured the WBA title in 2009, winning a 12-round decision from previously undefeated Yuriy Nuzhnenko, and Vyacheslav has successfully defended his world title belt three times: Motoki Sasaki (DEC12), Charlie Jose Navarro (DEC12) and more recently Marco Antonio Avendano (TKO6) last August in his last fight.
“Senchenko is a very, very good boxer with good technique,” Roach recently said from the Wild Card Gym. “He has good height and a good punch. He had a great amateur background. The Ukraine has the No. 1 program in the world this year. It has a very good program and Senchenko is very well schooled. His jab is his best weapon and I think that will be the difference in this fight. He has a faster jab than Malignaggi and it should control the fight.
“I think Senchenko’s boxing ability will enable him to out-score Paulie to win a decision. Paulie is very game. He’ll bring the fight and make it exciting. Going to the Ukraine is not like going into hostile territory. The promoter (Yuri Ruban, Union Boxing) over there is very fair. One time I had a fighter from there – I thought he won – but he lost a decision at home. There will be neutral judges and the winner will be the real winner.”
Senchenko vs. Malignaggi,” presented by Union Boxing Promotion, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 1:00 PM/ET – 10:00 AM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVNfor a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
The brash Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KOs)a former International Boxing Federation (“IBF”) junior welterweight champion, is unbeaten since moving up to welterweight with impressive wins against Michael Lozada (TKO6), Jose Miguel Cotto (DEC10) and Orlando Lora (DEC10).
“Paulie has a lot of heart,” Roach noted. “He always tries to win and gives 100 percent. He came to my gym after he lost to Amir Khan – my fighter – but I didn’t have time to work with him. One of my best trainers, Eric Brown, is training Paulie. It wouldn’t have been fair for me to watch Paulie train here to a fight a guy I train. A decision was made by all of is that it would be better if Paulie didn’t train here. Paulie’s getting ready for this fight at home (New York City but he recently shifted training camp to Milan, Italy). There were no bad words or feelings. Paulie’s a nice kid. He speaks his mind and I like people like that.”
Keith Terceira
“Sliding down a 50 foot razor blade into a shark infested pool with only your private parts for brakes” is probably the best way to describe navigating around Team Pacquiao for news these days without running a fowl of some team member.
It makes no sense whatsoever that Manny Pacquiao puts up with the distractions surrounding him and that those distractions themselves can cause performance issues with the eight time champion.
Whether the charges leveled against Bob Arum and Pacquiao “Business Manager” Michael Koncz by Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza are accurate remains to be seen, but the fact that they are being levied at all lends substance to the allegations that Arum and Koncz are working together to prevent or stall the Pacquiao – Mayweather bout in the eyes of a team member.
Whatever, the real inside scoop are the fact remains that Team Pacquiao continues to fracture at an incredible speed and this is just prior to the toughest fight of Pacquiao’s career, should a Mayweather bout occur.
Strong, successful personalities surround Manny yet this division needs to end before it affects the outcome of future fights.
Each member of Pacquiao’s cabinet has had success in their specific fields and without one of the key ingredients, perhaps the career of the champion looks quite different.
Freddie Roach stood beside Manny through lawsuits and slick management that resulted in Pacquiao walking away from Murad Muhammed with Pacquiao regaining some missing funds, and Roach has done a masterful job developing a one dimensional fighter into a master at the sweet science.
Alex Ariza has the knowledge and skill to turn Pacquiao into a well-oiled machine when Manny decides to follow Alex’s brand of training regime.
Both trainers have made statements that are often counterproductive to the Team as a whole, granted with Manny’s best interest at heart, and the fact remains that all four of these major components come out in public with some real whoopers at times.
Michael Koncz appears to have both Arum’s and Manny’s ear when it comes to successful branding of the world’s most recognized fighter, but has been an issue for several team members.
Bob Arum has put a lot of money in the pockets of Manny Pacquiao as well as his own with the promoting of Manny Pacquiao’s career during his tenure yet continues to do things that mainly benefit Top Rank rather than Manny Pacquiao.
If Bob Arum disagrees with a fighters choice of whom is on his team then Arum should not interfere unless he is picking up the tab on that cost. Should Arum be working behind the scenes to interfere with a contract between a fighter and his trainer or coaches, it can further expand the explosiveness of this fracture within the team by opening the door to litigation.
We don’t know which one of these gentleman are correct in their positions, hopefully we can get Manny’s take on the issue in the future.
Personally, I would pay to see Manny give them all a baseball bat and put them in a steel cage together for a battle royal or a tag team event.
It would be Bob Arum’s best Pay Per View.
Perhaps the time has come in Manny Pacquiao’s life where he takes the bull by the horns and promote himself for the rest of his time in the ring.
Pacquiao promoting himself would get rid of a lot of the infighting and perhaps erase many of the problems that disease the camp at the moment.
One thing is certain in my opinion it is time for Manny Pacquiao to display the leadership skills that may one day make him the President of the Philippines and put an end to the public display of infighting.
by Leo Reyes
Despite alleged intervention by Manny Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum, in their professional careers, it appears trainer Freddie Roach and strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza are doing exceptionally well with their recent victories and signing up by new clients, including Omar Chavez, the unbeaten brother of Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.
In the earlier article by Ben Thompson of Fytehype, Ariza disclosed that Arum is trying to have Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza removed as coaches for Julio Cesar Chavez with the intention of moving him to Robert Garcia’s training camp.
Ariza was fuming mad after he learned of Arum’s intervention in his and Freddie Roach’s relationship with Julio Cesar Chavez. He also recalled Arum did the same thing in the past by trying discredit him and Freddie Roach in their relationship with Pacquiao.
Ariza has a lot in his arsenal against Arum and here’s the link (below) to Ben Thompson’s article for everyone to read and to comment on.
With regards to Pacquiao’s next fight after his controversial win over Juan Manuel Marquez last November 12, Ariza said Arum is standing in the way to the bout that everyone in the world wants to see — the match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Arum is rooting for a fourth fight between Marquez and Pacquiao while Freddie Roach and Ariza, with the backing of Team Pacquiao want a Pacquiao vs. Mayweather match.
Ariza noted that Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, Michael Koncz, was reported to be meeting with Arum in Las Vegas this week to discuss the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight.
The popular strength and conditioning coach, who continues to shine in his chosen career despite criticism (or jealousy?) from Arum and other people with vested interests, said Koncz is going to see Arum to make sure the fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather does not take place now and ever.
“I know that Michael Koncz says that he’s meeting with Bob arum to negotiate the Mayweather fight. They’re having a meeting on how to make sure that the fight doesn’t happen. That’s what their meeting is about.” Ariza said.
Meanwhile in a press conference after Pacquiao’s arrival in General Santos City, the fighting congressman from Sarangani said the negotiations for his much talk-about fight with Floyd Mayweather is on-going.
“Negotiations are ongoing for my fight with Mayweather, but nothing is final.” as reported by ABS-CBN News.
Apparently, Pacquiao was misinformed according to the article posted on Fytehype by Ben Thompson.
“Evidently the fighting congressman from the Philippines has been misinformed. Contrary to his belief, negotiations have yet to even begin and far from ongoing, especially considering that both his adviser Michael Koncz, and his promoter, Bob Arum have made it crystal clear that they have no plans whatsoever to negotiate or even discuss Pacquiao’s next opponent until after the holidays.” the article said.
Koncz has yet to issue a statement on his meeting with Bob Arum regarding the long-delayed and most talked-about fight between Pacquiao and Maywether.
Keith Terceira
Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach conversed with US Army soldiers of Task Force Duke, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division from Ft. Knox, Kentucky via a Skype call yesterday, the soldiers are currently stationed in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Continue reading “Roach to US Troops: “I’ll put Manny in front of Martinez”” »
By Jun Medina
The Manila Times
The first two fights between Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez were close, but their November 12 showdown will not go beyond six rounds, according to Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach. Continue reading “Pacquiao by KO in 6 – Roach” »
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By Manny Piñol
HALL of Famer Freddie Roach, a former lightweight contender who is now considered as the world’s best boxing trainer, is one of the nicest people to talk with about boxing because his insights are deep and cerebral.
In fact, he could be fatherly to boxers he is fond of, like Manny Pacquiao, who calls him Tatay.
But Freddie Roach could be brutally frank, at times cruel, when his honest thoughts on select fighters are solicited.
Two days before tiny Donnie Nietes won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior flyweight championship in Bacolod City, Roach called him as the Philippines’ “best after Manny Pacquiao.” Continue reading “Roach dissects top Philippine boxers” »
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Chris LaBate
Trainer Freddie Roach has revamped Manny Pacquiao’s strategy for his upcoming defense of the WBO welterweight crown. On November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquaio will face Juan Manuel Marquez for a third – and likely final time.
Read more: http://www.fighthits.net/2011/10/roachs-plan-pacquiao-wont-try-to-ko.html
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Joaquin Henson
MANILA, Philippines- Celebrated boxing trainer Freddie Roach predicted the other day Manny Pacquiao will stop Juan Manuel Marquez inside six rounds in their WBO welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 12 and said the spark in the Filipino icon’s eye in training camp indicates he’s going all out for a decisive victory in their third encounter.
Read more: http://www.fighthits.net/2011/10/marquez-will-pay-for-disrespect-roach.html
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Pawel Pronishev
Earlier this year, trainer Freddie Roach spoke to reporters from his Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. The interview took place prior to Manny Pacquiao’s May bout with Shane Mosley. During the interview, Roach was approached about the possibility of Pacquiao fighting Amir Khan in the future. Pacquiao and Khan are Roach’s two top students.
Read more: http://www.fighthits.net/2011/10/freddie-roach-i-could-see-pacquiao-khan.html
ABS-CBN Sports News
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao will wrap up his high altitude training in Baguio City on Friday, after which he will be leaving for the US to continue his preparations for the Juan Manuel Marquez fight.
Pacquiao’s boxing coach, Freddie Roach, said he was pleased with his ward’s training in the City of Pines.
Read more: http://www.fighthits.net/2011/10/pacquiao-wraps-up-baguio-training-on.html
GMA Sports News
Manny Pacquiao’s high altitude training in Baguio ends on Friday as the camp of the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion moves to the trainer Freddie Roach’s Wild Card gym in Los Angeles.
Team Pacquiao will leave for Los Angeles over the weekend. Pacquiao’s entire entourage will return to Manila after Friday’s training camp.
Read more: http://www.fighthits.net/2011/10/pacquiao-wraps-up-baguio-training-camp.html
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By Press Release,
Baguio City – Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach started his training program with his new Filipino boxing protege, undefeated featherweight Lorenzo “Thunderbolt” Villanueva, at the Coyeesan Shape-Up Boxing Gym Wednesday and after four rounds of mitts sparring described the 24-year-old southpaw from North Cotabato as “impressive.”
Villanueva, 21 wins with 20 KOs, becomes only the second Filipino boxer to be currently handled by Roach, widely acknowledged as one of boxing’s best trainers. Roach is in the Philippines to start the first phase of the training program for his favorite boxer, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao who will figure in a third bout with Mexican challenger Juan Manuel Marquez.
“I don’t want to be excessive with my praises but this boy learns fast, disciplined and he definitely packs power,” proudly told Pacquiao of his new ward. Pacquiao arrived at the Coyeesan Gym to work out shortly after Roach finished his first training session with Villanueva.
The 5′ 7″ tall orphan, who Roach said is tall for a featherweight, was brought up to Baguio City by former North Cotabato governor Manny Pinol who is Villanueva’s manager. He was presented to the American trainer for the first time in the plosh The Manor Wednesday morning in the presence of Baguio City businessman Jay Sobrepena.
“Don’t be too shy,” Roach told Villanueva after he noticed that the fighter from the southern Philippine island of Mindanao would just meekly smile and bow his head as the American trainer and Pinol discussed the training plans for the Filipino southpaw widely touted as a bright prospect for Philippine boxing.
The first training session at the Coyeesan Gym was supposed to start at 1:30 p.m. but Villanueva and his group were at the gym at 12:30 p.m.
After four rounds of shadow boxing, Roach asked Villanueva to get up the ring with him and started a mitts sparring session which lasted for four rounds.
Roach started demonstrating to Villanueva the techniques to shorten his punches and move his body. He appeared impressed as the World Boxing Oriental Featherweight champion easily implemented the moves that the American training wanted him to do.
After four rounds of mitts sparring, Roach got off the ring with a thumbs up sign and a big smile on his face.
“It’s a bit too early to say this but this boy could make it. He has the power and the discipline and he learns fast,” Roach said.
Roach said he expects to bring Villanueva back to the United States with him to continue his training program at the famed Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, California.
Villanueva, along with Braveheart Boxing Club assistant trainer Bruce Lerio, will stay in Baguio City for about three weeks and train alongside Manny Pacquiao in his high-altitude training program.
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing coach Freddie Roach is confident that Manny Pacquiao won’t be compassionate when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez for the 3rd time. Continue reading “Roach: Pacquiao out to settle grudge vs Marquez” »
ONLY Manny Pacquiao can decide the outcome of his third fight with Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12 (Nov. 13 in Manila) in Las Vegas, according to trainer Freddie Roach. Continue reading “Roach wants KO victory” »
“Those with short memories or those that were not on board the Pacquiao express back in 2003-2004 probably don’t recall the intense discussions in the boxing world when Freddie Roach warned the world that something was amiss with the money Pacquiao was getting from then promoter Murad Muhammad. Continue reading “When The Checks Start Coming In: Trainer Freddie Roach Says Manny Pacquiao Is Broke As A Joke!” »
For the second time or is it the third, in the relatively short career of Manny Pacquiao there are rumors swirling around the globe about financial concerns, missing monies, and not so honest members of a Pac-Man team. Continue reading “When Roach Speaks People Should Listen!” »
Wildcard Gym boss Freddie Roach would like to see his protégé Amir Khan take on Timothy Bradley in December to unify three of the light-welterweight titles. The fight would be between the division’s top two boxers but Roach believes that ‘Desert Storm’ has an alternative agenda and will avoid a bout with the unified belt holder. Continue reading “Freddie Roach: Bradley should face Khan before Pacquiao” »
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This week’s 130th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio (brought to you by CWH Promotions) featured an exclusive interview with reigning IBF junior welterweight champion Zab Judah (41-6, 28 KOs) who is scheduled to have a unification bout against WBA champion Amir Khan (25-1, 17 KOs) on July 23. Judah spoke about his upcoming fight, and also discussed Continue reading “Zab Judah: “The strategy that Pernell Whitaker put together for Amir Khan is unbelievable!”” »
by Freddy Fresco
Is Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. trying to set the record for how many lawsuits he can rack up in a given time period?
Another new lawsuit has just popped up and this time a boxing fan named Anthony Cliff was supposedly assaulted by Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguards, just for asking him when he is going to fight Manny Pacquiao Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- Mayweather’s bodyguards assault man for asking about Pacquiao” »
by Zachary D. Rymer
Manny Pacquiao Is Well Aware that His Next Challenger Must Not Be Taken Lightly
It has now been nearly two months since we last saw Manny Pacquiao in the ring. It was an embarrassing spectacle, as the once-great Shane Mosley barely lasted 12 rounds against the world’s greatest pound-for-pound boxer Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- Pacman Knows Not to Underestimate Juan Manuel Marquez” »
by Reuben Terrado
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will give inspiration to all NCAA athletes as he will be the guest of honor when the 87th season of the oldest collegiate league opens on July 2, Saturday, at the Araneta Coliseum Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- to grace 87th NCAA season opening” »
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It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics are going to have get younger, a fact Danny Ainge knows all too well. Ainge recently said as much on WEEI, and fans like me are well aware that the upcoming season will almost certainly be the last hurrah for the big three. This year’s draft was arguably a good haul, with Purdue’s top two scorers joining the Cs, including big man JaJuan Johnson(notes). Gilbert Brown could be yet another solid offseason addition.
Continue reading “Who is Gilbert Brown and What Can He Do for the Celtics?” »
LOS ANGELES — In the still of the NBA postseason, when the news is slow and the rumors are fast, the Los Angeles Lakers are making a lot of noise. Trade noises, that is.
Although the talks involve Lamar Odom and a handful of disposable Lakers, the eye of the gossip swirls violently around Pau Gasol, LA’s 7-foot, 250-pound center-forward, who can be electrifying on his best days, yet so painfully drab on his worst days.
Gasol played all 82 games last regular season, norming 18.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per. But his numbers declined badly in the playoffs —- 13.1 points and 7.8 rebounds —- making it way easier for the eventual champions Dallas Mavericks to sweep LA in a one-sided second round series. Continue reading “Pau Gasol: To keep or not to keep, that is the question” »
Hard work pays off. And for ALA Boxing welterweight standout “Mighty” Mark Melligen (21-2-0, 14 KOs), it’s time to cash in on all the blood, sweat and tears he has sacrificed to get himself to where he is today, as he debuts on US National Cable TV network ESPN this Friday against the tough and dangerous Argentinian, Sebastian Andres Lujan (37-5-2, 23 KOs) in San Antonio, Texas, as part of ESPN2′s Friday Night Fights. Continue reading “‘Time to Shine’: Exclusive Interview with Mark Melligen before his fight on ESPN Continue reading on Examiner.com ‘Time to Shine’:” »
The Greatest: Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston in 1965
Boxing, like all sports, is a fount of passionate opinions.
Many of them are poured out in pubs, clubs and wine bars around the world as well as at ringside and it is almost impossible to reach an absolute consensus.
Muhammad Ali is generally regarded as the GOAT – Greatest Of All Time – but not even on that does everyone agree. Continue reading “Pacquiao, Mayweather, Martinez and the biggest argument in boxing!” »
By Michael Marley,
Even his worst, sworn enemies would have to admit that, when at his office, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has never given less than his all.
Ditto for the gym, the one exception being the overplayed fluke sparring session when southpaw Paul Spadafora, a big talent who has problems with his social conduct, caught him not in tiptop condition.
If Manny Pacquiao is the salt of the earth Pinoy who was born in an extreme cradle of poverty, then Mayweather is the pepper who adds needed spice to the present day fistic scene.
Has it escaped everyone’s attention that, just as students nationwide are chanting “no more classes, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks” and going on summer vacation, Mayweather is going back to his square ring classroom? Continue reading “Take this (open book) test right now, Mr. Floyd Mayweather Jr.” »
By Timothy James,
These are the last years of Manny Pacquiao’s boxing career. At the same time it is also the beginning of a new era- the era of Social Media.
We saw how powerful Social Media is first hand in America when President Obama was elected to President of the United States after a hard fought battle- the battle was won on Facebook. It was clear that Social Media got him elected.
Just a couple of weeks ago Shaquille Oneal announced his retirement on his own Social Network.
Manny Pacquiao understands the power of the Internet and Manny Pacquiao understands how important it is to make his fans happy. Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao Shows The Fans They Come First” »
PITTSBURGH – Before, during and now after, Sunday night’s UFC Live 4 on the Versus Network was a wild one.
From Nate Marquardt’s sudden expulsion from both the event and the company to Charlie Brenneman sidetracking Rick Story’s momentum to Cheick Kongo pulling off the unbelievable in the main event, there were some plot twists. Even the UFC president seemed pleased, as Dana White called it one of the best events his organization has ever done. Continue reading “UFC LIVE 4- 5 LESSONS LEARNED” »
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Serena Williams will not be winning her third straight Wimbledon title this year. Marion Bartoli saw to that on Monday, defeating Williams 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) to knock her out of Wimbledon in the fourth round. Continue reading “Serena Williams, Manny Pacquiao, Ron Artest and Today’s Sports News” »
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Former UFC middleweight title contender, Demian Maia has admitted that a series of tactical mistakes cost him a big win over powerhouse wrestler, Mark Munoz at UFC 131 earlier this month, revealing he should never have abandoned the striking game that had been so Continue reading “Demian Maia admits a series of mistakes cost him a big win over Mark Munoz” »
by Amy R. Remo
The Department of Trade and Industry is sending boxing champ Manny Pacquiao to the US to lobby American legislators for the passage of the Save Our Industries Act (Save Act), a bill expected to give the Philippine garments industry a Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- gets new title: Garments ambassador” »
by George Scott
KELL BROOK believes he is on a collision course with Amir Khan.
Sheffield’s Kell Brook clinched the WBA inter-continental welterweight crown in his home town on Saturday, outpointing Continue reading “Kell Brook blasts back at Amir Khan” »
by ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s meeting with the bosses of top apparel company Nike was postponed last week due to the former’s prior commitment with his family Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- meeting with Nike founder, execs postponed ’til July” »
By NICK GIONGCO
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao is not looking at Juan Manuel Marquez as somebody out to cash a paycheck and retire.
Told about the overwhelming 8-1 odds in his favor, Pacquiao told the Bulletin over the weekend that Marquez remains a dangerous foe and that taking him for granted is tantamount to jumping off a cliff.
Pacquiao is facing Marquez on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and despite the odds, the Filipino star said he has to be in top shape. Continue reading “Pacman insists Marquez is dangerous” »
MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank chairman Bob Arum knows that WBO welterweight champion Rep. Manny Pacquiao won’t take challenger Juan Manuel Marquez lightly because the Mexican’s style is tailor-fit to negate the Filipino icon’s strengths.
“I think Marquez is a big test for Manny,” said Arum from Los Angeles in a recent telephone interview. “Manny is aware of that. Their first two fights were close. Manny has to be at his best to win over Marquez.”
Pacquiao and Marquez are set to slug it out at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 12. At stake will be Pacquiao’s WBO 147-pound title although the fighters agreed to face off at a catchweight of 144 considering Marquez is moving up from the lightweight division. Marquez is the reigning WBC 135-pound titlist. Continue reading “Arum wary of Marquez’ style” »
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao should have a say in choosing the network that will carry his next fight through pay-per-view.
“He’s the co-promoter so he needs to be part of the decision,” said Franklin Gacal, Pacquiao’s legal counsel.
Bob Arum of Top Rank said the other day the decision would come next week whether it’s HBO/Warner or Showtime/CBS.
Arum said there’s a lot of money involved, and from the $10 million that Showtime coughed up for the Shane Mosley fight last May, this one could go as high as $15 million.
Arum said it’s unbelievable how huge HBO and Showtime are willing to put in for the pay-per-view rights for Pacquiao’s next fight. Continue reading “Pacquiao to choose network to air PPV” »
by NICK GIONGCO
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao was aghast when told about the odds for his Nov. 12 rubber match with his Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- 8-1 favorite vs Marquez” »
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MANILA, Philippines — In recognition of world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s legendary courage and determination shown in the boxing arena, he will be pinned the “Honorary Special Forces Warrior Badge” during Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- Special Forces badge for Pacquiao” »
by Rick Rockwell
On Friday, boxing’s pound for pound champion Manny Pacquiao was once again nominated for the “Best Fighter” ESPY award which is voted on by fans and given out by ESPN. However, Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- nominated for 2011 ‘Best Fighter’ ESPY, But will he win” »
Reports have been circulating that Bob Abrum and Top Rank Promotions are mulling the possibility of Mike Jones as an opponent for Manny Pacquiao for sometime in 2012. Both fighters are in the Top Rank stable, making the matchup easy to sign. The question swirling though is whether this would be a match worth making.
The 32 year Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KO’s) is riding a 14 fight winning streak going into his November 12th matchup with Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KO’s) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pac-Man will be defending his WBO welterweight bout in what will be his third encounter with Marquez. In May of 2008, the two fought to a draw at featherweight, and in March of 2008, Pacquiao battled to a split decision victory at super featherweight. Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao to face Mike Jones?” »
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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have set the stage for a lesser-hyped pay-per-view (PPV) fight right after Pacquiao’s bout with Mexican counter puncher Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12.
Pacquiao and Mayweather, who are both posturing for the biggest and richest fight in boxing history, which will most likely happen next year, will try to prove to everyone who is the real pay-per-view king. Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao: Will He Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Pay-Per-View Buys?” »
MANILA, Philippines – Showtime and HBO are pulling out all stops to secure the broadcast rights to Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez’s bout on November 12.
Top Rank’s head honcho, Bob Arum, told BoxingScene.com that they are already getting the proposals from HBO and Showtime.
“There is a frenzy. It’s unbelievable,” Arum said. “They’re offering for the promotion an incredible amount of support.” Continue reading “Bidding war for Pacquiao-Marquez III heats up” »
One thing I can’t understand is why did it take so long for Manny Pacquiao to agree to a rematch if promoter Bob Arum foresees the Trilogy with Juan Manuel Marquez to be “a great fight.”
Remember that Marquez has been openly challenging Pacquiao to a third match, saying that he was the actual victor in their second match staged in Las Vegas in 2008.
The fight ended in a split decision win for Pacquiao.
On television, Pacquiao has been ignoring if not refusing the challenge outright. He said nobody will watch a Pacquiao-Marquez fight, possibly because he considers the Mexican fighter a has-been.
I don’t know what made him change his mind. Continue reading “Why the long delay” »
By Chris Williams: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he would make a fight between is fighter WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez right now, according to ESPN. Arum says he would forget about Chavez Jr. facing his next opponent, which is slated to be Peter Manfredo Jr., and make the fight between Chavez and Alvarez if Alvarez’s promoters, Golden Boy Promotions, were open to the fight. Continue reading “Arum would make Chavez Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez fight right now” »
BY Scott Heritage
Chavez Jr facing Martinez according to Sulaiman
WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is tentatively scheduled to return this November in a voluntary defense of his title, with the most likely candidate for his opponent being former Contender participant Peter Manfredo Jr.
Where he goes after this however isn’t so clear.
Chavez Jr’s promoter Bob Arum speaking to Dan Rafael earlier today said:
“I think we’ll try to do Chavez against Miguel Cotto next spring in a big pay-per-view, but in the meantime we’re looking at those guys for Chavez in the fall,”
Arum’s plans are likely dependent on Cotto winning his yet to be confirmed December rematch against Antonio Margarito, and of course Chavez winning his November defense. Continue reading “Top Rank and the WBC divided over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr facing Sergio Martinez -Scott Heritage” »
Canelo Alvarez
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ESPN’s Dan Rafael reports Bob Arum saying he can make the fight between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (43-0-1, 30 KOs) and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (37-0-1, 27 KOs) if Golden Boy wants to co-promote the event.
Here’s what Arum had to say: “We just need a willingness on Canelo’s part to do it. We’re ready to do that fight. But I don’t think they want the fight.”
That “they” that Arum speaks of is Alvarez’s promoter Golden Boy. Chavez is promoted by Top Rank.
Both companies have been at war over the years, refusing to co-promote.
Recently, Golden Boy founder Oscar De La Hoya buried the hatchet with Arum.
Doors to future co-promoted events have been opened, but does that mean they’ll happen?
Alvarez and Chavez are the two biggest Mexican sensations right now.
The longer they stay undefeated, the bigger the fight between the two will become. Continue reading “Bob Arum on Saul Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: “We’re Ready”” »
Surprise. Floyd Mayweather Sr. is betting money on Manny Pacquiao over Juan Manuel Marquez in the Filipino boxing champion’s November 12 meeting with his old nemesis.
“Man, Marquez is an old fighter,” says the father of Floyd Mayweather Jr. “I like him as a fighter, but Marquez won’t put up the same fight this time around against Pacquiao.” Continue reading “Mayweather Dad Bets on Pacquiao” »
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