PACQUIAO vs MOSLEY : Tale of the Tape

MANNY "PacMan" PACQUIAO

Nicknames : Pac-Man / Fighting Pride of the Philippines / The Mexicutioner / Pambansang Kamao (National Fist)
Nationality : Filipino
Birth Date : 17 December 1978
Hometown : General Santos City, Philippines
Height : 5 ft 6.5"
Reach : 67"
Chest Normal : 38"
Chest Expanded : 40.5"
Biceps : 13"
Forearm : 13"
Waist : 28"
Thigh : 20"
Calf : 15"
Neck : 16"
Wrist : 8"
Fist : 10"
Stance : Southpaw
Records: 52-3-2, 38 KOs

Strengths
- Natural left-hander with good skills, speed and movement.
- Tremendous punching power in both hands.
- Shown great improvement in his right hook.
- Physically strong.
- Always in top condition.
- Experienced against top opposition.

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SHANE "Sugar" MOSLEY

Nickname : Sugar
Nationality : African-American
Birth Date : 7 September 1971
Hometown : Los Angeles, California
Height : 5' 9"
Reach : 74"
Chest Normal : 39"
Chest Expanded : 42"
Biceps : 14"
Forearm : 11.5"
Waist : 31"
Thigh : 22"
Calf : 13.25"
Neck : 16.5"
Wrist : 6.25"
Fist : 11.5"
Stance : Orthodox
Records : 46-6-1, 39 KOs

Strenghts
- Good offensive and defensive skills.
- Quick reflexes, good mobility, and excellent stamina.
- Stiff jab, punches in combinations.
- A good counterpuncher.
- Experienced against top opposition.

PACQUIAO vs MARGARITO : Tale of the Tape

MANNY 'PacMan' PACQUIAO

Nicknames : Pac-Man / Fighting Pride of the Philippines / The Mexicutioner / Pambansang Kamao (National Fist)
Nationality : Filipino
Birth Date : 17 December 1978 
Hometown : General Santos City, Philippines
Rated at : Light Middleweight / Welterweight / Light Welterweight / Lightweight / Super Featherweight / Featherweight / Flyweight / Super Bantamweight
Height : 5 ft 6.5"

Reach : 66.5"
Chest Normal : 38"
Chest Expanded : 41"
Biceps : 13"

Forearm : 12"
Waist : 28"
Thigh : 20"
Calf : 13"
Neck : 16"
Wrist : 8"
Fist : 10"
Stance : Southpaw
Total Fights : 56
Wins : 51
Wins by KO : 38
Losses : 3
Draws : 2
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ANTONIO 'Tijuana's Tornado' MARGARITO

Nickname : Tijuana's Tornado
Nationality : Mexican 
Birth Date : 18 March 1978
Hometown : Tijuana, Mexico
Rated at : Light Middleweight / Welterweight / Light Welterweight / Lightweight
Height : 5' 11"
Reach : 73"
Chest Normal : 40"
Chest Expanded : 42"
Biceps : 14"
Forearm : 11.5"
Waist : 32"
Thigh : 18"
Calf : 14"
Neck : 16"
Wrist : 7.5"
Fist : 11"
Stance : Orthodox
Total Fights : 45
Wins : 38
Wins by KO : 27
Losses : 6
Draws : 0
No Contest : 1

Margarito Cleared to Fight Pacquiao in Texas

It's final, the much anticipated junior middle weight title fight between the Filipino boxing superstar Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and the former welterweight champion from Mexico, Antonio 'Tony' Margarito will be held November 13 at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium.

Antonio Margarito got the go signal to return to the boxing arena after he got cleared by the Texas Department of Lisensing and Regulation. As you remember, California Athletic State Commission revoked Margarito's license, along with his trainer Javier Capetillo, after the Commission found evidence that an embedded plastic like substance wraps on Margarito's hands prior to his fight against Shane Mosley last January 2009.

"After a thorough review of his application, it was determined Mr. Margarito met the requirements of the Texas Combative Sports Acts and Rules, " Executive Director William Kuntz said in a statement posted on the department's website.

The reinstatement was made days after his application to fight faced uncertainties in California and Nevada. So, watch out for the coming fight of Pacman and Margarito.

Below is the sched for 3 cities press tour hosted by Bob Arum and HBO. Sales of the tickets for the upcoming fight between Pacquiao vs Margarito will also be announced on the said press tour. (via watchpacquiao.info)

Tuesday August 31
Beverly Hills (media only)

Wednesday September 1
New York (open to public) at Chelsea Piers - Pier 60 (23rd St. & The Hudson River, New York, NY 10011) beginning at 11:30 AM ET,

Friday September 3
Texas (open to public) at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas (900 East Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76011) beginning at 11:30 AM CT.

Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao vs Antonio 'Tony' Margarito in November

Pacman Pacquiao of the Philippines vs Tony Margarito of Mexico.
I hope this November 15 fight will materialized, unlike the much awaited fight of the year that didn't push through between the two top boxers of the world, Pacman and Money.

The boxing match between Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and Antonio 'Tony' Margarito is fight for the vacant super welterweight championship. However, the venue of the said fight is still uncertain, because they are still waiting for Margarito's license.

If you're still remember, Margarito was suspended for a year by the California State Athletic Commission, because of what happened last January 2009 between his fight with Mosley. He was caught red-handed with a hardened substance in his knuckle pad during their fight. Mosley knocked him out in the 9th round of their match.

Arum also said that he decide to choose Antonio Margarito instead of Miguel Cotto, whom lost by Pacman in the 12th round of their match last November, because it would be perceived as more competitive bout. The said bout will be offered on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Pacquiao Stops Cotto to Win the WBO Welterweight Title

LAS VEGAS -  Filipino icon Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao stopped his opponent, Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto during their match dubbed as ‘Firepower’ to capture the WBO Welterweight title.

Pacman‘s speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto, who knocked down twice during 3rd and 4th round before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.

“I didn’t know where the punches were coming from,” Cotto said. “And I didn’t protect myself from his punches.”

He was so dominant in the later rounds that Cotto was fighting backward most of the way, simply trying to survive. Pacquiao was credited with landing almost twice as many punches, Pacquiao 336 while Cotto 172.

Pacquiao is the only boxer who had 7 titles of different divisions under his belt and voted as No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world by  Ring Magazine.

Congratulations Manny, for winning the WBO Welterweight title!

Pacquiao’s last five opponents before his fight with Cotto:
Ricky Hatton - W TKO 2
Oscar De La Hoya -W TKO 8
David Diaz - W TKO 9
Juan Manuel Marquez - W SD 12
Marco Antonio Barrera - W UD 12

(1st pix from Jae C. Hong/Associated Press, 2nd pix from CNN)

>> Watch out for the video of Pacquiao vs Cotto fight!

:: PACQUIAO vs COTTO FIGHT :: 24/7 Episode 3

:: PACMAN vs COTTO FIGHT :: Episode 3 Part 1


:: PACMAN vs COTTO FIGHT :: Episode 3 Part 2


:: PACMAN vs COTTO FIGHT :: Episode 3 Part 3


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Sparmates : Manny Solid Edge Over Cotto

HOLLYWOOD: The sparmates of the Filipino icon, Manny Pacquiao, give him a solid edge over Cotto.

The California-based Mexican, Urbano Antillon, the currently no. 1-ranked lightweight contender of the WBC who had a record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 19 knockouts had all praised on the Filipino icon, Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.

Antillon, one of the Pacquiao' sparring partner said that "Manny is one of the hardest workers in the sport". He also added that after months of trading leather with Pacquiao, he expects the rapid-punching, hard-hitting southpaw to dominate the match against Cotto using his vaunted speed.

Although he did not make any predictions about the coming match, Antillon said he feels that Cotto is in for a tough night against Pacquiao.

"Cotto is a great fighter, but he is just a little too slow for Pacquiao", added Antillon.

Pacquiao’s other sparring partners also voiced optimism that the Filipino is headed for a big night in Las Vegas.

The boxing match tagged as the Firepower, a fight between Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and Miguel 'Anghel' Cotto, of Puerto Rico and currently the WBO welterweight champion will be held this coming 14 of November 2009 at MGM Grand, Nevada, Las Vegas.

Image: ISAAC BREKKEN / AP

:: PACQUIAO vs COTTO :: 24/7 Episode 2

:: PACQUIAO vs COTTO :: 24/7 Episode 2 Part 1 of 3 HBO


:: PACQUIAO vs COTTO :: 24/7 Episode 2 Part 2 of 3 HBO


:: PACQUIAO vs COTTO :: 24/7 Episode 2 Part 3 of 3


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Trainer : Pacquiao Set to Deliver Cotto Knockout

LOS ANGELES: Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has predicted a knockout by the Filipino southpaw when he challenges Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on 14 November 2009 in Nevada, Las Vegas.

Roach has initially forecast the November 14 bout in Last Vegas would go the full distance but he has since changed his tune because of his fighter's impressive work in training camp.

"Camp is going very, very well and we are 100 percent ready for the fight," Roach said in on a teleconference call with Pacquiao on Wednesday. "I feel like Manny, the way he is punching right now and with the power has at this weight, is going to knock Cotto out. I am very confident and I look forward to the win," Roach added. - Reuters.

Here's the Episode 1 on PACQUIAO vs COTTO HBO 24/7

Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao vs Miguel 'Anghel' Cotto : Teaser Trailer 24/7

Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao vs Miguel 'Anghel' Cotto : HBO 24/7
Below are the schedules on HBO 24/7:

Pacquiao vs Cotto HBO 24/7
Episode 1 on October 24, 2009

Pacquiao vs Cotto HBO 24/7
Episode 2 on October 31, 2009 (11:00- 11:30 PM)

Pacquiao vs Cotto HBO 24/7
Episode 3 on November 7, 2009 (9:00-9:30 PM)

Pacquiao vs Cotto HBO 24/7
Episode 4 on November 13, 2009 (9:30-10:00 PM)

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Pacquiao to KO Cotto in later rounds: Mike Koncz

MANILA – Canadian adviser Mike Koncz has joined American trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in declaring that Manny Pacquiao will certainly knockout WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the “Firepower” bout on November 14 in Las Vegas.

Koncz, however, thinks the KO will not come soon in the fight, contrary to what Roach has predicted.

“I believe it will happen but I don’t believe it will happen as quickly as in the [Ricky] Hatton fight,” Koncz told abs-cbnNEWS.com last week.

Pacquiao became the IBO/Ring Magazine light welterweight champion in May after stunning Britain’s Hatton with a 2nd round KO in the “Battle of the East and West.”

Roach told PhilBoxing.com that Pacquiao would KO Cotto in Round 1 if the Puerto Rican “doesn’t run.” Ariza, meantime, said the Filipino boxing superstar can KO Cotto “if he lands a shot” because of the immense power of Pacquiao’s punch.

“You know Cotto's a fighter in his prime. He's one of the best body punchers in the business, very strong,” Koncz said of the WBO welterweight champ.

“Certainly I believe Manny will prevail in the fight because his foot speed and his hand speed are just gonna be too much for Cotto,” he continued.

“But the knockout, I think so but I don’t think so [it will happen] until the later rounds.”

Pacquiao went to the United States Saturday night to wrap up his training there. Koncz said the pound-for-pound king will train in Los Angeles, California for two weeks.

Team Pacquiao will proceed to Las Vegas, Nevada on the Sunday before the fight to continue training.

A “very hectic schedule” awaits Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Koncz noted, as he is set to fulfill “contractual obligations” such as promoting the bout.

Source: Ma. Rosanna Mina, abs-cbnNEWS.com

Pacman arrived in Los Angeles

L.A. - Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao, the famous Filipino boxer along with his renowned coach/trainer, Freddie Roach and the whole boxing entourage has landed in Los Angeles last Saturday. The kickoff for the final leg training of the Pinoy boxer.

The Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao will face his Puerto Rican opponent, Miguel Cotto on their boxing match known as 'Firepower' fight this coming November 14, 2009 in MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Firepower fight is interesting, Pacquiao has speed as his advantage, while Cotto rely on his power.

This gonna be an exciting match to watch.

Video by ESNEWS

Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao vs Miguel 'Junito' Cotto Fight set on 14 November

Las Vegas: The big fight between the two warriors, Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao vs Miguel 'Junito' Cotto will set on 14 November 2009 (HBO PPV) at MGM Grand, Nevada, Las Vegas.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum reached an agreement with both camps.

"It's done, " Arum said. "While I was away I reached a verbal agreement with each side. Pacquiao committed to the fight this weekend and Cotto the week before while I was in Israel. I was on the phone all the time to get this done."

Pacquiao, (140 pounds) and Cotto (147 pounds), agreed to meet at 145 pound maximum weight.

And both boxers has a very effective southpaw, not to mention they had speed and power.


Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao, (30) of General Santos, Philippines and the currently 140-pound Junior Welterweight Champion with the impressive 49 wins, 3 draws, 2 loses with 37 KOs, is the only boxer in the world with sixth different weight class under his belt.


Miguel 'Junito' Cotto, (28) - 5'7" of Caguas, Puerto Rico, a title holder at 147 pounds with 34 wins, 1 loss and 27 KOs is a former Olympians (2000), and has been called 'The greatest amateur boxer ever from Puerto Rico' (1997-1999).


The tentative tour schedule would be 9 September in Los Angeles, 10 September in New York and 12 September in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

So, if you want blood, action and excitement, then this is match to watch out - "Pacquiao vs Cotto".


Images from HBO

Update: Pacquiao TKOs Hatton in 2nd Round

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Update video: Pacquiao TKOs Hatton in 2nd Round.

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Pacquiao TKOs Hatton in 2nd Round

Pacquiao TKOs Hatton in 2nd Round

02 May 2009 - Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao TKOs Ricky "Hitman" Hatton in 2nd Round. He finished off Hatton with a powerful left hand to the head that sent Hitman flat on his back. Referee Kenny Bayless looked Hatton and waved his hands without even counting to 10, giving Pacquiao the victory after two minutes and 59 seconds of the second round.

Pacquiao won the International Boxing Organization Junior Welterweight title from Hatton. Pacman is the only boxer in the world with sixth different weight class in his belt.

::PACQUIAO vs HATTON 24/7 : Episode 3 (Part 1/2/3) [HQ]

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::PACQUIAO - 138 LBS / :HATTON - 140 LBS.

::PACQUIAO - 138 LBS / :HATTON - 140 LBS.

02 May 09, Las Vegas,Nevada -- (L-R) Four-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, General Santos, Philippines and Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton, Manchester, England weigh in (Pacquiao 138 lb, Hatton 140 lb) for their upcoming "The Battle of East and West" World Jr. Welterweight championship fight on Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,Nevada. Pacquiao vs Hatton is presented by Top Rank and Golden Boy and will be available on HBO Pay-Per-View.














Photo Credit: Chris Farina - Top Rank copyright 2009.

Manny "PACMAN" Pacquiao vs Ricky "HITMAN" Hatton Preview

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao vs Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton Preview



Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao vs Ricky "Hitman" Hatton previewed by former Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion of the world Richard "The Executioner" Hopkins.

The big fight dubbed as "The Battle of East and West" will happen tomorrow, May 2, 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada.


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::HATTON dismisses PACQUIAO threat

::HATTON DISMISSES PACQUIAO THREAT
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Ricky Hatton has issued a damning assessment of pound-for-pound number one Manny Pacquaio ahead of their light-welterweight super-fight in Las Vegas on 2 May.

Hatton insists his respect for the Filipino battler ends outside the ropes and believes Pacquaio's one-dimensional style will help him wrest the sport's ultimate title in style.

Hatton said: 'Manny fights the same way all the time. He's effective at what he does but he's not a versatile fighter.

'He's never met a man as fiery, ferocious or rough as me - and certainly not as big and strong.

'I don't think Manny is the most elusive. He comes very square-on and he's there to be hit.

'And if he gets hit he's going to get hit by the biggest man he's ever faced. It will be a very explosive fight.'

Hatton went on to pour scorn on suggestions Pacquiao's inside-the-distance win over Oscar De La Hoya in his debut at 147lbs last year proved the former flyweight was capable of holding his own.

Risking a ticking-off from his promoter, the now-retired De La Hoya, Hatton said: 'I don't think Manny has fought at this weight before. With respect to Oscar, he was fighting a punching bag that night.'

Hatton is putting the finishing touches to his first full camp under new trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr, who joined up at short notice to mastermind Hatton's superb win over Paulie Malignaggi.

And he maintains he has been turned into a much better fighter than the one who was hammered to defeat by Mayweather's son in December 2007 - even going as far as claiming his solitary loss changed him for the better.

Hatton added: 'I think the Mayweather fight really changed my career. I had too many fights where there was no real thought in the way I was fighting and that culminated in my defeat to Floyd.

'I said to myself, "come on Ricky, you've always had the ability, you just aren't using it any more".

'That's why I went to work with Floyd. And I think you've already seen the difference.'

:: PACMAN vs HITMAN :: 24/7 on HBO

PACMAN vs HITMAN ::24/7 Trailer (HBO) - This is so exciting... Not only for Filipinos and Londoners whom awaiting this fight but the whole world as well. In the Philippines, it is reported that every time Manny Pacquiao had a fight, the crime rate in the country is either zero or on the lowest level. This is made the Philippines the world's most peaceful country, a country in Asia with 90 million people.




This happened last December 6, 2008 the boxing match between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao vs Oscar "Golden Boy" De La Hoya known as the "Dream Match" held Las Vegas, Nevada.


The same when Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and David "Dangerous" Diaz boxing match for World Boxing Council’s Lightweight Crown last June 28,2008 at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.


Manny "PACMAN" Pacquiao’s last fight with Erik “EL TERRIBLE” Morales taking place last November 18, 2006 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV.


And also on Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Barrera match last October 6, 2007 by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions.

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