Pacquiao Ko’s Diaz in 9th

By psports | Jun 29, 2008

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Although Manny Pacquiao is the new 135-pound champion, he’s no mere lightweight.
At any weight, in any ring, the Filipino phenomenon looks like the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

Packing five new pounds of power in his usual stunning hand speed, Pacquiao captured a title belt in his fourth weight class Saturday [...]

Pacquiao assumes Floyd’s mantle

By psports | Jun 28, 2008

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Floyd Mayweather Jr. abruptly retired three weeks ago, he left a vacancy atop an imaginary list.
From sports bars around the globe to the Internet’s innumerable boxing crevices, fight fans love to argue about their hypothetical rankings of the world’s best boxers. With Mayweather out of the picture, many believe Manny [...]

RP shooter says he’ll win Olympic gold

By psports | Jun 28, 2008

At last, an athlete with conviction, Many will probably laugh at the claim of shooter Eric Ang that he will win the country’s first Olympic gold medal in the Beijing Games.
Speaking at a sports forum yesterday, Ang surprised his listeners by his declaration, something no Filipino athlete has ever had the courage to say.

Donaire to Pacquiao: Beware of hungry boxer

By psports | Jun 28, 2008

When Nonito Donaire was tapped to face Vic Darchinyan, the fearsome Australian-Armenian for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight throne last year in Connecticut, it was universally thought Darchinyan would bowl over him with ease.
But Donaire put on a stunning performance, executing a stunning fifth-round knockout of the seemingly-invincible Darchinyan and taking away the IBF [...]

Not to be lulled by odds

By psports | Jun 27, 2008

With the Las Vegas betting line showing Manny Pacquiao a heavy favorite over David Diaz, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. yesterday advised the Filipino icon to ignore the odds, which could create a false sense of security.
Filipino fans began arriving from Manila a few days ago and are anticipating a slugfest in Pacquiao’s quest [...]

Longer fight favors Diaz

By psports | Jun 27, 2008

LAS VEGAS — If David Diaz survives the first three rounds Saturday night, chances are high that he will score a 12-round decision over Manny Pacquiao.
That was the opinion of trainer Mike Garcia, a former fighter whose once promising career was cut short owing to an elbow injury.

Where are they now?

By psports | Jun 27, 2008

In NBA history, there have been 12 former PBA imports who wore the Boston Celtics uniform.
They were Glenn McDonald, Carlos Clark, Kevin Gamble, Terry Duerod, Kenny Battle, Ronnie Grandison, Tony (Hurricane) Harris, Earl Tatum, David Thirdkill, Kelvin Uphsaw, Larry Robinson and Rick Brunson.

100k for UP centennial

By psports | Jun 27, 2008

The University of the Philippines Mountaineers 31st anniversary run commemorates the university’s 100-year anniversary.
The University of the Philippines Mountaineers, one of the pioneering outdoor groups in the Philippines, will be celebrating its 31st anniversary Friday, June 27, at the UP Diliman Academic Oval. Traditionally, members of the UP Mountaineers run around the oval for a [...]

‘Fight may go distance’

By psports | Jun 26, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Jim Strickland, former trainer of undisputed world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and now chief strategist for David Diaz, believes Saturday night’s clash between Diaz and Manny Pacquiao is going the full route.

Rookie bags masters crown; Kuwaiti wins

By psports | Jun 26, 2008

Rookie Kim Lao of TBAM-Prima-RP National and Kuwaiti striker Jassim Darwish produced spectacular rounds Tuesday to bag the girls’ and boys’ Youth Masters titles, respectively in the 37th Philippine International Open tenpin bowling championships at SM Bowling Center-Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

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