Oscar agrees on $3-million fine
For Oscar dela Hoya to agree on a huge $3-million fine is a very strong sign that he can make 147 pounds for his Dec. 6 showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
“We see that he’s confident, for him to agree on the amount,” said Pacquiao’s legal counsel, Franklin Gacal, yesterday morning after talking with [...]
Boom2x Rise Again
CEBU CITY–Rey ‘Boom Boom’ Bautista proved he still belongs to the elite group after he anihilated Mexican warrior Eden “Anestecista” Marquez in the second round of a scheduled 12-rounder last night at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel to retain his WBO Intercontinental superbantam title.
In the co-feature, WBO minimumweight king Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes also defended his [...]
Pacman-Dela Hoya: Signed, sealed and delivered
World’s best boxer battles Golden Boy on Dec. 6
2008 PBA Rookie Draft
Barring any last-minute surprise, Gabe Norwood, the exciting and slam-dunking guard from George Mason University, could be the next biggest thing in the PBA.
With Rain or Shine (formerly Welcoat Paints) all set to tab him as its No. 1 pick, the 6-foot-5 Norwood needs only to submit minor documents today to be eligible for the [...]
Pro’s and Con’s: Pacman – Golden Boy
It seems that there is no turning back for Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and boxing’s Golden Boy Oscar Dela Hoya to slug it out for a mega buck fight in early December as both camps have expressed their unwavering desire to face each other.
Bata outguns Alcano, 5-1
DAVAO CITY — The Davaoenos filled the activity center of Atrium of Gaisano Mall, hoping to see up close some of the magical shots that have made Efren “Bata” Reyes the icon of the sport for almost two decades now.
They got it right as Reyes wowed them with his surgical-like touch that many local fans [...]
PBA and Solar Sports formalize agreement in Macau
Officials of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and Solar Sports Entertainment Corporation – the league’s new TV coveror – will have a rendezvous in Macau today to formally sign a three-year deal, each one hoping for a wonderful partnership that will bring the league’s popularity to a new high.
Though both parties have already reached an [...]
XXIX Beijing Olympic Ends
BEIJING – International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge declared the Beijing Olympics officially closed yesterday, bringing down the curtains on a glittering sports extravaganza.
China concluded its debut as Olympic host after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement that coexisted awkwardly with the government’s wariness of dissent and free speech.
To a large [...]
Ginebra is King Of Smart PBA Fiesta Cup
Barangay Ginebra Wednesday night returned to greatness in the face of all sorts of adversities that many thought the Kings couldn’t live through. And with a collective resolve in the season’s final game, the Kings also proved that adversity is what they thrive on.
Walking wounded for practically the whole year, the Kings dug deep one [...]
DL Hoya keen on an ‘unforgettable’ fight
Reports from the US reveal that while the proposed Dec. 6 showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao is not a heartbeat away from being signed, indications point towards a possible compromise agreement.
Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) Chief Executive Officer Richard Schaefer told the Los Angeles Times in a story that came out Tuesday [...]
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