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Posted On: November 26, 2009

Pacquiao returns to the political ring

ARUM IN CRUCIAL MEETING WITH PACQUIAO TODAY

CNN.com, Wed, 02 Dec 2009

(CNN) — World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao will make a second stab at the political arena next year, having registered to stand for Congress in his native Ph
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By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009

CEBU CITY — Hall of Fame boxing promoter and Top Rank President Bob Arum, who arrived in the Philippines early Thursday morning from Las Vegas, will have a crucial meeting with pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao today in Mani
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RICKY HATTON: “PACQUIAO TOTALLY DESERVES TO BE RANKED NUMBER ONE”

Pacquiao and Mayweather playing chess

By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Wed, 02 Dec 2009
“Pacquiao totally deserves to be ranked the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He just seems to be getting better and better to me. Mayweather looked exceptional in his last fight. In fact, I think he could have stopped Marquez, but he’s a safety-first fighter. As good as he is, he’s a Read Full Story >>>
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Wed, 02 Dec 2009
The chess game has begun, and both players are positioning themselves through moves and counter moves. Roach recently threw Yuri Foreman’s 154 lb title into the mix, and Mayweather has thrown Matthew Hatton into the mix? Does anyone believe any of this? Matthew Hatton vs Floyd Mayweather? This is Read Full Story >>>

Contract Proposed for Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. in March

Manny Pacquiao can beat Floyd Mayweather but not Roy Chiongbian

By Associated Press, NESN.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
LAS VEGAS — Promoter Bob Arum flew Wednesday to the Philippines with a proposed contract for a March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The contract was agreed to by Mayweather’s representatives, but the boxer has yet to sign. Arum was to present the proposal to Pacquiao, Read Full Story >>>
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
I know about as much about the powerful clans and the other intricacies of Pinoy politics as I do about conducting brain surgery. That’s not zero, that is way below zero. If I am out of step, out of line or plainly ignorant in this essay, I hope you readers will “pull my coat.? Read Full Story >>>

Source: Pac-Man Vs. Floyd “Isn’t Gonna Happen”

Pacman Makes It Personal: Floyd Will Bear Brunt of Ire Over Sr.’s Steroid Allegations

By Scoop Malinowski, Boxing Insider, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
One of the beauties about covering boxing is that most of the characters involved are directly and often brutally honest – and so a reporter frequently learns interesting and intriguing facts. But then sometimes the reporter discovers big news when he least expects it. This is what happened Read Full Story >>>
By Ariel A. Avenasa, Sportales, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is already reportedly on his way to the Philippines to personally deliver the contract for the proposed superfight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., for Manny Pacquiao’s signature. For all the business and historical ramifications of the fight, this time the motivatio Read Full Story >>>

Laying down with dogs, Manny Pacquiao sure to get fleas

Exclusive 8CN Podcast: Floyd Mayweather SR

By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
Perhaps I’ve gone off on a Pinoy political jag, I don’t know. Maybe I need something calming, like some vino and a New Haven or Rhode Island style clam pizza. But, the more I ruminate on Manny Pacquiao’s political thrusts, the more I see a good man, an honest man and a helper of the poor disen Read Full Story >>>
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
“Something fishy is going on here with Manny Pacquiao” – – Floyd Mayweather Sr 8CountNews recently caught up with famed fight trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr and got his thoughts on the potential showdown between his son, and Manny Pacquiao. Floyd stands firm, and actually increases his sentiments/o Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao’s Pushy Trainer Sued

Pacquiao-Mayweather superfight Proposed for March 13

TMZ.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
Manny Pacquiao’s trainer is being sued for something that’s only legal in the ring — assault, battery and infliction of emotional distress. According to a lawsuit just filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Freddie Roach became enraged at Wildcard Gym Boxing Club in L.A., after coming face-to-face Read Full Story >>>
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
The much-anticipated bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is all but set for March 13, a source told Yahoo! Sports. Mayweather has agreed to terms and promoter Bob Arum is making a trip to Manila, Philippines, to finalize a deal with Pacquiao, the source said. Las Vegas, Dallas an Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather agrees to fight Pacquiao, but under what terms?

Pacquiao-Mayweather super fight still on Jerry Jones’ radar

By Dennis Guillermo, Examiner.com, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
Well, a lot have been said about Floyd Mayweather Jr. allegedly agreeing to fight Manny Pacquiao but ironically, nobody is reporting the terms of what “Money” agreed to. Bob Arum is reportedly on his way to hand deliver the paper work for the Filipino Icon to sign-on to. I see red flags everywhe Read Full Story >>>
By Clarence E. Hill Jr., Star Telegram, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
IRVING — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he is still interested in hosting the proposed super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Cowboys Stadium _ although he was a little less optimistic than he has been in the past. According to reports, Pacquiao and Mayweather Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao-Foreman in March?

Arum goes to Philippines for fight meet

By Steve Kim, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 02 Dec 2009
Bernard Hopkins, who just happens to be a pugilistic partner in Golden Boy Promotions, caused quite the stir late last week when he told Bill Emes of Boxingscene.com,” Mayweather will fight Shane Mosley before he fights Pacquiao. Pacqiuao is probably going to fight the Jewish kid at 154 and Shane Mo Read Full Story >>>
By Associated Press, Google News, Thu, 03 Dec 2009
LAS VEGAS — Promoter Bob Arum flew Wednesday to the Philippines with a proposed contract for a March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The contract was agreed to by Mayweather’s representatives, but the boxer has yet to sign. Arum was to present the proposal to Pacqui Read Full Story >>>