Boxing

RP boxers to test mettle in China Open

RP boxers to test mettle in China Open

The Philippine boxing team will test its readiness for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games when it competes in the 1st AIBA China Open International Boxing Championship slated from April 3 to 12 in Guiyang,... 

The Final Score: Clottey’s Super Defense gives Pacquiao Super Workout

The Final Score: Clottey’s Super Defense gives Pacquiao Super Workout

I am not a boxing expert but I saw how Joshua Clottey, despite repeated pleas from his corner to go for broke, stayed in survival mode from start to finish. Pacquiao and just about everyone else involved... 

Jerry Jones wants another Manny bout

Jerry Jones wants another Manny bout

DALLAS – Jerry Jones, the Texas billionaire, is hoping that this won’t be the first and last time he’d see Manny Pacquiao fight at the Cowboys Stadium. In fact, word leaked out a few days ago that... 

Clottey eyes KO to prove critics wrong

Clottey eyes KO to prove critics wrong

DALLAS – It seems that Team Clottey knows exactly what to do. “We’ll hit him right, knock him out, and win the fight,” said Joshua Clottey’s chief trainer for Saturday’s big fight, dubbed “The... 

Team Pacquiao heads to Texas for final countdown of Clottey bout

Team Pacquiao heads to Texas for final countdown of Clottey bout

The road to Arlington, Texas begins for Team Pacquiao Monday (Tuesday in Manila) as it heads there for the final countdown of the Filipino ring idol’s 12-round showdown against Joshua Clottey of Ghana.... 

Pacquiao’s leg 100% ready for Clottey fight

Pacquiao’s leg 100% ready for Clottey fight

MANILA, Philippines – The world’s best pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao is all set for his clash with Ghana’s Joshua Clottey on March 13 in Texas (March 14 in Manila), with the pain in his... 

Pacman in 6 or 7 – Roach

Pacman in 6 or 7 – Roach

HOLLYWOOD – Manny Pacquiao turned on the heat inside the gym Saturday as the temperature dropped outside. He sparred for six rounds against Abdulla Amidu and Dave Rodela. He worked so hard. He moved... 

Arum: Pacquiao faces toughest fight

Arum: Pacquiao faces toughest fight

HOLLYWOOD – Freddie Roach said Wednesday that Manny Pacquiao can knock Joshua Clottey out inside nine rounds. Most people would believe the four-time Trainer of the Year. But not Bob Arum, the promoter,... 

Clottey: I throw punches that cause big damage

Clottey: I throw punches that cause big damage

MANILA, Philippines – Joshua Clottey doesn’t enjoy watching tapes of his opponents on the ring. Not even Manny Pacquiao. However, that doesn’t mean that the 33-year-old fighter from Ghana is... 

Roach: Opening rounds hard for Pacquiao, Clottey

Roach: Opening rounds hard for Pacquiao, Clottey

MANILA, Philippines – Although boxing coach Freddie Roach is confident that Manny Pacquiao will demolish Joshua Clottey, he sees a very hard fight for both boxers. The prized trainer said he thinks the...