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Pacman decision on Hatton known Friday
2009-01-21 06:32:00
MANILA, Philippines – The planned May 2 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton would push through after all, this was according to a spokesman for Top Rank big boss Bob Arum.According to The Guardian’s online edition, the week-long deadlock about the revenue split has been resolved and Arum expects Pacquiao to make an official announcement by Friday to confirm that his fight against the
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Pacquiao foe ready to walk out
2009-01-18 19:25:00
MANILA, Philippines – If Manny Pacquiao won’t accept a 50-50 revenue split, then British boxing superstar Ricky Hatton is willing to walk away from their planned May 2 megabout according to British newspaper The Guardian.In The Guardian’s online edition, Hatton is ready to bolt out rather than accept a smaller cut from the proceeds of their proposed Las Vegas contest.Pacquiao has declared th


Pacquiao: 'I’m worth more than 50-50'
2009-01-18 19:24:00
MANILA, Philippines – The planned megabout between Manny Pacquiao and Briton Ricky Hatton returns to the negotiating table after the Filipino boxing icon rejected the 50-50 revenue split.So how much is Manny Pacquiao really worth?If you ask Pacquiao himself, he's worth more than 50-50 and believes he should get a larger chunk of the proceeds of the planned match between two of boxing’s biggest


Pacquiao not amenable to 50-50 split
2009-01-16 04:12:00
MANILA, Philippines – Now the promoter and the fighter are not meeting eye-to-eye.Top Rank boss Bob Arum, who is negotiating Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming fight against Ricky Hatton, wants the revenue split at 50-50, but his fighter thinks he's worth more than that.In a Friday article in the Manila Bulletin, Pacquiao said his decision remains firm saying that he must get the bigger share of the re


Pacquiao to sign Hatton deal this week
2009-01-16 04:11:00
MANILA, Philippines – The purse split originally put on the table has finally been okayed by Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday.Arum particularly directed his satisfaction at Pacquiao’s decision – made through Pacquiao’s battery of advisers – to agree to an even split in the prize money."There was a lot of confusion abo


Arum: Pacquiao advisers muddling negotiations
2009-01-16 04:06:00
MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has put the blame on close-in advisers of Manny Pacquiao for the unexpected impasse currently hounding the negotiation for a middle of the year bout between the Filipino boxing superstar and British fighter Ricky Hatton.The veteran boxing official said that earlier negotiations had the Pacquiao group amenable in a 50-50 share of revenue purse for


Pacquiao-Hatton fight in danger of collapse
2009-01-14 10:48:00
MANILA, Philippines – The planned May 2 superfight between two of boxing’s top brawlers would not push through after all due to problems in the revenue split.In a report at 24 Oras, Manny Pacquiao’s camp would not accept the 50-50 split in his fight against British boxer Ricky Hatton earlier agreed upon by Top Rank boss Bob Arum and Golden Boy Promotions chief executive officer Richard Schae
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Your Definitive Guide to the Top Fights of 2009
2009-01-11 09:00:00
TOP TEN FIGHTS OF 2009So you think boxing is a "dead sport"? Not even close. Other than the heavyweight division, the sport is thriving and better than ever—you just need to know who to watch. Below are the best scheduled fights for 2009 and another five that need to happen.Scheduled Fights Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1)– Juan Diaz (34-1): February 28, 2009. Houston, Texas. Lightweight (135 lbs).
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Hitman Hatton Can’t Hurt What He Can’t Catch
2009-01-11 08:58:00
2009 needs to be a year in which boxing is revived. I disagree with Joe Calzaghe, the sport isn’t dying, but on the other hand it isn’t living in luxury either. We’ll leave it at hungry, not yet starving.One fight that can help to rejuvenate the sweet science is the “Hitman ” going against the “Pacman." No, it’s not a game although some children might confuse it for such and rightfull
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: Boxing for Glory and Country
2009-01-11 08:55:00
It’s royalty versus subject, knight versus plebeian when the sound of the bell starts the Battle Royale between British superstar Ricky Hatton and Filipino People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao on May 2, 2009, in Las Vegas, USA.The British boxing knight touts an impressive ring record of 46 fights, losing only once when he challenged Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC welterweight crown in December 2007
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PACQUIAO VS HATTON: WILL MAY 2ND BE "JUDGEMENT DAY?"
2009-01-11 08:53:00
Boxing has always been one of my favorite combat sports, and for a time I was of the opinion that the heavyweights were the ones to watch-out for. Over the last few years however, my opinion regarding this has been drastically changed.Of the 18 weight divisions from strawweight to heavyweight there is very little doubt in my mind now, that the best "bang for the buck" exists in the welterweight di


Undercard to Pacquiao-Hatton: HBO vs. Showtime
2009-01-09 03:59:00
Promoter Bob Arum said Monday it's no slam dunk to believe the May 2 Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton junior-middleweight fight will be televised on HBO pay-per-view.Arum, who continues plotting to get boxing back on network television by arranging sponsors to buy the network's advertising time, says he likes the idea of having Showtime distribute Pacquiao-Hatton on pay-per-view with its parent company


Marquez needs forceful win to attract Pacquiao
2009-01-08 19:30:00
HOUSTON — Juan Manuel Marquez thinks that a victory over Juan Diaz will draw him closer to one more shot at Manny Pacquiao.Of course, he first has to handle Diaz, who has lofty aspirations of his own.The two highly regarded lightweights met with reporters on Thursday to promote their Feb. 28 fight at the Toyota Center in Houston, Diaz's hometown.The 35-year-old Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) isn't duc


Report: Pacman-Hatton purse likely at 50-50
2009-01-08 19:28:00
MANILA, Philippines - Bob Arum hinted at an even split in earnings between his client Manny Pacquiao and British slugger Ricky Hatton, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday.Besides the venue - it's still a tossup between MGM Grand and Thomas and Mack Center - that's about the only matter left unsettled in an almost-certain slugfest between the two power-punchers. It's going to be on May 2 an
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Manny Pacquiao Will KO Ricky Hatton In Round 10
2009-01-06 07:06:00
Again the battle of trash talking is starting to heat up the tube and all boxing fan be it loyal or just ordinary fans of Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, are the perpetrators.The fight is still four months away but as of press time things are getting ablaze with furious supplications, comments and opinions leading to the proposed May battle between the Pacman and the Hitman.As boxing enthusiasts


Bleacher Report Boxing Pound For Pound Rankings: Jan 09
2009-01-06 07:03:00
As promised, the Bleacher Report Boxing Pound For Pound rankings are in. I asked the top ten writers to submit their personal rankings, and averaged them out. The results may surprise you.So drum roll please.....................1. Manny PacquaioThere was no doubt about this one. Manny received all the first place votes, and deservedly so. Since Floyd "retired", nobody has gone at the throne quite
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: Will "Fatman" Beat Pacman?
2009-01-06 07:01:00
Ricky Hatton has only one loss in his celebrated career. It was as a Welterweight against undefeated p4p champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., and if you are going to lose to someone, there is no better loss to have on your resume than little Floyd.Peruse boxing history, and you will find the hardest guys to defend against and also the guys that are avoided most are the southpaws; this fact also made its wa
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The Biggest Obstacle For Ricky Hatton: Manny Pacquiao's Southpaw Stance
2009-01-06 06:56:00
Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquaio are going to have one of the biggest fights in 2009. Many people have wondered how Hatton will deal with Manny's speed, but the bigger question is how will Hatton handle Manny's southpaw stance? To gain more insight in Hatton's ability to deal with southpaws, one must look at all the previous fights Hatton has had with southpaws in his professional boxing career.Ac
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'Dream' 2008's richest; Pacquiao earns P548M
2009-01-06 06:54:00
NEW YORK - Boxing and the economy may both be struggling, but Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao proved the biggest fights can still create a buzz.Pacquiao's complete domination of De La Hoya last Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas generated about 1.25 million pay-per-view buys, according to numbers released by HBO on Wednesday. It's only the fourth time a non-heavyweight bout in the US
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Freddie Roach Is Cautious With Ricky Hatton, Warns of a War
2009-01-06 06:54:00
Just recently, we witnessed one of the greatest all-time fighters being taught a lesson by a new pound for pound king. Oscar was mercifully beaten by Manny and had nothing to offer in return in the ring.Nobody thought that this was the way the fight would go. Sure, there were people who believed that Pacman would win this fight, but I don’t believe that people could have predicted what went down
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Ricky Hatton "on board" with Pacquiao fight being in Vegas
2009-01-05 20:30:00
The final stumbling block to a Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight on May 2 vanished today when Britain's Hatton agreed that the best site to stage the bout would be Las Vegas , not his home country.Hatton's promoter, Richard Schaefer, told The Times that he and Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, have scheduled meetings Tuesday in Las Vegas with Planet Hollywood executive Robert Earl and MGM/Mirage enter


Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton moving closer to the ring
2009-01-05 20:28:00
Ricky Hatton's promoter, Richard Schaefer, said today that "it looks like we'll have something wrapped up by the end of the year" to stage a Hatton-Manny Pacquiao fight May 2, likely in Las Vegas (possibly at the MGM Grand or a Planet Hollywood-sponsored card at Thomas and Mack Center).Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum discussed fight plans with the Filipino sensation while attending Pacquiao's 30th birt
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Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight in Vegas
2009-01-05 20:28:00
According to Lance Pugmire of the LA Times, Ricky Hatton’s Promoter Richard Schaefer told the LA Times that the Location of the fight will be in Las Vegas , Nevada not England or the Philippines . The Venue is still being considered but both sides for Hatton and Pacquiao agree to allow the fight to take place on neutral ground. Fighter contracts have not been signed yet but the choice of Locatio
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Pacquiao fight with Hatton under negotiation | Tagalog Dialect
2009-01-04 10:14:00
Live over the phone ay nakausap ni Joey de Leon sa Startalk nitong Sabado si Manny Pacquiao na kasalukuyang nasa Los Angeles , U.S.A. kunsaan, isinilang ni Jinkee Pacquiao ang kanilang pang-apat na anak na si Queen Elizabeth noong Miyerkules, December 31, Manila time.Unang tanong nga ni Joey ay kung ano ang pakiramdam ni Manny na daddy na naman siyang muli?"Masaya! Mukhang feeling ko, tumatanda na
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Report: Pacquiao-Hatton bout in Las Vegas, not UK
2009-01-04 10:14:00
MANILA, Philippines – So much for British fans eagerly awaiting the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight at Wembley Arena as promoters chose Las Vegas as the possible venue for the 2009 mega-bout between two of boxing’s power punchers.According to London’s The Telegraph, Top Rank Inc. of promoter Bob Arum has already decided that the fight will take place on May 2 in a still undisclosed venue i
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