Pacquiao sues Mayweather for defamation
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – Manny Pacquiao is fighting mad, and taking on Floyd Mayweather jnr in court even as a potential blockbuster bout between the two is on the ropes.
Filipino hero Pacquiao filed a lawsuit in federal court in Las Vegas on Wednesday alleging that Mayweather and others defamed him by falsely saying Pacquiao [...]
The best and the worst of 2009 philippine sports
Be it his victories over Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto inside the boxing ring, his upcoming bout in the political arena, his alleged liaison with sexy actress Krista Ranillo or his looming legal battle with the Mayweathers, Manny Pacquiao remains the biggest sports story in the country.
Nonito Donaire returns for “Pinoy Power 3″ Feb. 13, 2010!
Top Rank Promotions will officially announce an exciting night of boxing set for Feb. 13/2010 at a Las Vegas press conference. Read on for more.
WBA interim super flyweight champion Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire, former WBA flyweight champion and current No. 1 bantamweight contender Eric Morel and WBO bantamweight champion Fernando ‘Cochulito’ Montiel, along with [...]
Doctor flying to Gensan to test Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao will remain with his family in his hometown of General Santos City on Wednesday in the Philippines to celebrate the birthday of his eldest daughter Mary Divine Grace and will not come to Manila to undergo a urinalysis as directed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission chairwoman Pat Lundvall.
Shut Up and Fight! (video)
That is my message to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Obviously, you’re aware that the fight may be in jeopardy do to Mayweather’s demands that they apply the Olympic Style Drug testing instead of the normal drug testing implemented by the Nevada State Boxing Commission if the fight is in Nevada. It’s fine if camp Mayweather [...]
“Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3″ hybrid set for Feb. 13, 2010!
Fernando Montiel,Mexico, Nonito Donaire,Philippines,Hall of Fame Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and Eric Morel,Puerto Rico pose during a press conference Tuesday to announce a special edition of “Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3″, a Top Rank Pay Per View on Saturday,February 13,2010 from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas. In the main event, Donaire takes [...]
Gorrez making a remarkable recovery
Z “The Dream” Gorres who continues to demonstrate the fighting heart he showed in the ring, is well on the road to recovery following a tragic brain injury that necessitated surgery after his superb ten round decision over tough Luis Melendez of Colombia at tnhe Las Vegas House of Blues last November 13.
Nevada orders testing for Mayweather, Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have both been ordered to take immediate drug tests by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
NAC chairman Pat Lundvall issued the demand on Monday in line with the commission’s random testing policy, which conforms to the World Anti Doping Agency’s guidelines.
Powerlifters scoop glory in world meets
With a generally lean built, Filipinos are not really known to possess tremendous strength. But in 2009, powerlifters proved that Pinoys can be “strong men and women,” scooping up top podium finishes in various tournaments around the world.
Patricia Llena lifts her way to three gold medals and a bronze in the 2009 World Sub-Junior [...]
Wesley So returns to FIDE Top 100 list
MANILA, Philippines – The year 2009 is almost over but for the Philippines’ brightest chess hope, Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So, his phenomenal chess career is just beginning.
This comes after the World Chess Federation (FIDE) released on Saturday the expected rating change of the 16-year-old whiz kid from Bacoor, Cavite, who will be back in the [...]
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