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Manny Pacquiao to attack Clottey's body to defeat him

2010-02-18T21:12:00.000-08:00

Attack Clottey's body. That is the strategy Manny Pacquiao will undertake in defeating Joshua Clottey in the coming March 13 showdown against the boxing star from Ghana. Since Joshua Clottey has a remarkable chin, Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is more likely to attack the Ghanaian’s body.

According to his coach Freddie Roach, Pacquiao will test Clottey’s body like no other fighter has done before.“Clottey's got a good chin and so forth but nobody has tested his body as much as we will,” Roach said in an interview with FightFan.com. “People with good chins don't always take it into the body.”

Watch Manny Pacquiao VS Joshua Clottey LIVE online.

Clottey was knocked down by Miguel Cotto in 2009, the durable Ghanaian has never been knocked out in a fight before. “He's punching really hard,” the trainer said of Pacquiao. I mean I wear that body suit, it doesn't help that much. He kills me. He's punching really, really well.”
Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Clottey on March 13 in the match called “The Event”. The bout is slated to take place at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Pacquiao pics Mosley to win over Mayweather

2010-02-17T17:19:00.000-08:00

Pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao made his prediction who will win on the clash between two American boxers Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Shane Mosley on May 1, 2010.

Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. VS Shane Mosley LIVE online free!

“I think Mosley will win,” Manny Pacquiao declared on the Krystal Hart Show as quoted by FightFan.com.

Even if he thinks that Mayweather is a "boring" fighter, Pacquiao said that the fight between "Pretty Boy Floyd" and "Sugar Shane" will still be a treat for fight fans.

“I think Mayweather vs. Mosley will be a good fight,” he said.

Pacquiao and Mayweather are originally scheduled to fight on March 13, 2010 but talks about the fight collapsed after both camps failed to agree on the blood testing issue. Pacquiao picks another fighter in the person of the Joshua Clottey from Ghana on the same fight schedule while Mayweather is scheduled to fight Shane Mosyley on May 1, 2010.

Pacquiao, meanwhile, assured a very good fight against Joshua Clottey, whom he will face at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Watch Manny Pacquiao VS Joshua Clottey LIVE online!

Clottey laments lack of government support

2010-02-16T21:01:00.000-08:00

Unlike Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey of Ghana, laments the lack of support from the Ghana government. Clottey's trainer, who is supposedly scheduled to fly to the US to train the Ghana star for his upcoming fight against pound-for-pound Manny Pacquiao. But visa problems prevented Clottey's trainer, Godwin Dzanie Kotey, to be with Clottey on his training sessions. Right now, Clottey is forced to train under the guidance of a substitute trainer who the African fighter is not accustomed to.

"I am with a trainer but not the one I want and you know it so don't ask me because you know I came to Ghana to bring Alloway (Kotey's nickname) with me to come with him so I will do my best," said the 32-year-old Clottey, who now lives in the Bronx in New York. Speaking to Ghanaweb over the weekend, Clottey, who battles Pacquiao on March 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, said Ghanaian boxing officials and the government itself have not been very helpful in his request that Godwin Dzanie Kotey be given a hand in applying for a renewal of his US visa.

"Tell Ghana that they've disappointed me by not giving my trainer visa to come here with me."

Clottey had to break training camp last month when Kotey was denied a visa and while he was in the capital of Accra, Ghana officials said they will help Kotey apply and succeed in getting a renewal, forcing the boxer to head back to the US again to renew his preparation.

Watch Manny Pacquiao VS Joshua Clottey LIVE online!

Demand Strong For Pacquiao Clottey Fight Tickets

2010-02-05T06:35:00.000-08:00

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has proven once again that he is a crowd drawer whoever opponent he takes. As soon as the tickets were released in public on January 23, 25,000 were gobbled up a few hours later. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said he expects to announce a sellout soon.

Also the demands of the fight tickets are becoming strong and that the latest news said the most expensive ticket for the March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey in Dallas - selling for just $700 - is selling for as much as ten times its retail price on the Internet. The on-line seller StubHub lists the $700 ticket on front row at $7,500, while other low-priced seats are selling more than their retail price.

The cheapest ticket is $50, while other seats sell for $500, $400, $300, $200 and $100.

The Cowboys Stadium, which can accommodate as much as 100,000, will be reconfigured to 40,000 come fight night. This will be the first time the stadium will play host to boxing. The Pacquiao VS Clottey fight will also be available on pay-per-view.

Watch the Pacquiao vs. Clottey LIVE! Will Manny Pacquiao give Clottey a knockout? If ever, it will be Clottey's first!

Watch the 82nd Annual Academy Awards LIVE!

2010-02-05T05:43:00.000-08:00

The Annual Academy Awards or popularly known as the Oscars will be celebrated once again to recognize and honor the best in Hollywood movies. The famous Kodak Theater, the home of the Oscars will once again hold the event.

Watch the 2010 Oscars Awards night as the best and the brightest stars will once again gather in Hollywood and see who will bring the most coveted Oscar statuette.

Which movie do you think will win big?

Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. VS Shane Mosley LIVE online!

2010-01-31T19:41:00.000-08:00

Mayweather versus Mosley will take place on May 1, 2010 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mosley's attorney Judd Burstein confirmed to ESPN.com that Mosley has already signed the contract. Both fighters agreed to undergo random blood and urine testing. Mayweather is yet to sign the contract.

The Mosley-Mayweather fight came into fore after talks for a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight collapsed due to Floyd’s drug test demands.

Mosley was supposed to face Haiti’s Andre Berto in a title-unification match, but Berto was forced to pull out after some of his family members were killed in the earthquake in Haiti.

Pacquiao still hopes to fight Mayweather

2010-01-22T16:38:00.000-08:00

In a press conference of Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, the reigning welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao believes a showdown against Floyd Mayweather Jr. will happen eventually despite hard feelings over drug-testing demands that aborted negotiations. "I believe the fight will happen some other time," Pacquiao told reporters on Wednesday. "It will happen."

Mayweather had demanded Olympic-style, random blood testing for a showdown between the two best pound-for-pound boxers in the world - a testing protocol beyond what is required by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Pacquiao said testing too close to the fight might have interrupted his training and left him weak for the bout.

"I'm honest, and a clean fighter," Pacquiao, 31, said.

The Filipino said the undefeated Mayweather's drug-testing demands unfairly cast him in a bad light as a suspected cheat. "It's not true. He's accusing me," Pacquiao said. "I want to clear my name because I'm a very honest person. I'm very disappointed for what he accused me of. I'm clean. I'm not cheating. I'm a very honest fighter."

"I'm still hoping the fight will be pushed through, maybe by summer time," he said. "It would be a good fight if it happened."

Watch Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey LIVE on March 13, 2010 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

Watch Manny Pacquiao Vs Joshua Clottey Live Online Free

2010-01-22T05:38:00.000-08:00

The dream fight of the year between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will not push through, well at least not this time, both fighters said they still want to fight each other. Maybe we can still hope to see that fight to happen later this year.

But life goes on with Manny Pacquiao who will fight Joshua Clottey instead of Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, 2010 live at Dallas Cowboy Stadium, Texas. Manny Pacquiao will going to defend his world title against the challenger Joshua Clottey who is the real welterweight fighter.

Who do you think will win the Pacquiao-Clottey fight? We better watch this fight on March 13, 2010, Manny Pacquiao Vs Joshua Clottey live!!

No More Pacquiao VS Mayweather - VS Clottey is on!

2010-01-12T18:47:00.000-08:00

The most anticipated fight of the year will not happen anymore as both Mayweather and Pacquiao camp did not agree on the blood testing system before the fight. Bob Arum, Top Rank's big boss announced that Pacquiao will still fight on the March 13 scheduled bout with the new opponent.

Pacquiao doesn't need Mayweather, says Arum, but instead Mayweather needs Pacquiao to prove he is the best. But the boxing life goes on as Pacquiao will face Joshua Clottey and the WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will put his title on the line against Ghanaian Clottey.

The new $1.2 billion state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Texas, will host Pacquiao's March 13 pay-per-view welterweight title defense against Joshua Clottey. Jones and Top Rank's Bob Arum and Todd duBoef, who toured the facility and were Jones' guests at Saturday night's Cowboys playoff victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, closed the deal for the bout on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile Mayweather Jr. had issued a statement on Thursday that said he still wanted to fight Pacquiao, but Arum said any possible fight between the two sides would have to wait. Pacquiao agreed to have blood taken for testing before the initial media conference and immediately after the fight but would not agree to have blood drawn within 30 days of the bout. The commission that would have overseen the fight in Las Vegas only requires urine testing.

Pacquiao VS Mayweather may not push through

2009-12-22T21:22:00.000-08:00

The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight which can be considered as the fight of the year may not push through because of testing issues. Nearly every detail is being finalized now but negotiations are at an impasse over Pacquiao’s failure to agree to random Olympic-style drug testing, said Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, on Tuesday.

Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said his fighter is willing to comply with strict drug-testing standards, but Roach won’t allow Pacquiao to have blood drawn 48 hours before the fight. Ellerbe said he would not let Mayweather enter the ring unless Pacquiao agreed to it.

“As Floyd’s management, we are insistent that there be a level playing field,” Ellerbe said. “This is in the best interests of the fighters, the fans and the sport. If you want a level playing field, the best way to do it is to have Olympic-style, random drug testing administered by the premier agency in the world, the [United States Anti-Doping Agency].”

Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum said the demand is “absolutely crazy,” done simply to harass Pacquiao, who is squeamish about needles, and is proof that Mayweather doesn’t really want the fight.

Arum said the request has been an unsettled issue since the first day of negotiations last month.

“We’re not going to agree to have Manny give blood in training, because that’s stupid,” Arum said. “Every doctor in the world will tell you that is stupid. He’ll give his blood at the beginning of the year and he’s willing to be urine-tested 24/7, but blood doesn’t show [expletive] and he’s not going to do it.”

Do you think this is just an alibi for Mayweather because he's afraid to fight Pacquiao? What if Pacquiao agrees to do the blood testing 48 hours before the fight? Well then, Mayweather will be forced to fight the Pacman. And why Manny won't do the blood testing before the fight? Could that mean he's on steroids?

Mayweather to hire old foe as sparring partner

2009-12-21T22:47:00.000-08:00

Zab Judah, the former welterweight champion reported that talks are underway to possibly have him as Mayweather’s sparring partner for his much-anticipated showdown with the Pacman. “We’re already talking about it and it could be happening," the southpaw Judah said in an interview with FightHype.com. on Saturday.

If you can still remember the fight between Mayweather and Judah, happened on April 8, 2006 at the Thoms and Mack Center in Las Vegas, the former walked away with a win by a unanimous decision.But that fight was more remembered for a ruckus involving their cornermen inside the ring, spurred by a low blow landed by Judah in the 10th round. Judah was fined $250,000 and had his boxing license revoked for one year by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Judah predicts that Mayweather can grab the win against Pacquiao, stating his experience against Mayweather. “If Floyd fights the fight that he’s supposed to fight, then yeah, it could be an easy night for him," said Judah, expressing marvel with Mayweather’s excellent defensive skills. “(Mayweather) is hard to hit…I don’t think Pacquiao is going to be able to run in there and throw those kinds of shots that he was hitting (Miguel) Cotto with, with (Oscar) De La Hoya with, (Ricky) Hatton with. He’s not going to hit Floyd with those kinds of shot," he added.

The Las Vegas-based fighter, who actually suffered an 11th round TKO loss to Cotto in their 2007 duel, also questioned how Pacquiao’s chin could take Mayweather’s precision punches. “Floyd’s not a hard puncher but Floyd’s gonna connect. He’s sharp and he’s going to be right there. He’s going to connect on him (Pacquiao) so we’re gonna find out if Pacquiao is really the truth," he said.

Vegas for Manny Pacquiao VS Floyd Mayweather Jr.

2009-12-21T19:48:00.000-08:00

Manila, Philippines – Pacquiao has always been vocal about fighting Mayweather in Vegas, We'll it's no surprise anymore that the March 13 mega fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The promoters have already agreed about the place. Mike Koncz, Manny's adviser who was with Pacquiao yesterday afternoon, said he expects an announcement to come very soon as to the final details of the fight that is scheduled to take place on March 13.

“There’s no other place to hold it than Vegas. With all the casinos and the high-rollers coming over, it’s just hard to match. Nasa Vegas ang pera (The money is in Vegas),” said Pacquiao’s lawyer, Franklin Gacal.

“It’s the MGM. It’s definite,” an article that came out of fanhouse.com quoted a source as saying, and that the choice was based on both fighters’ “familiarity with the location as well as their past success there.”

According to reports, the MGM Grand could generate as much as $28 million in live-gate sales. Also in store are 40,000 closed-circuit seats through MGM/Mirage properties, and at $100 a head could present a total package of $32 million.

Pacquiao has fought six times at the MGM Grand, winning four (against Lehlo Ledwaba, Oscar dela Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto), losing once to Erik Morales and drawing once with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Mayweather, on the other hand, has fought six times at the MGM during his unbeaten run of 40 fights. His wins at MGM came against Gregorio Vargas, Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Dela Hoya, Hatton and Marquez.

The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is expected to generate more than $100 million, and both fighters, guaranteed of at least $25 million each, could get as much as $40 million when everything comes in.

Pacquiao Among Top 10 Sports Stars of 2009 according to ESPNSTAR.com

2009-12-18T00:07:00.000-08:00

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao once again proves his superiority in the boxing history in his time. The reigning welterweight champion and seven-time world champion Paquiao is one of ESPNSTAR.com’s Top 10 stars of 2009.

Pacquiao was also the Ring Magazine pound-for-pound lister after demolishing British superstar Ricky Hatton in the 2nd round on their May 2 tiff. After the superb win over Hatton, he gained another stunning triumph on November 14 when he conquered Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto via technical knockout in Round 12.

Pacquiao earlier made it to the Forbes Magazine 100 most powerful celebrities in the world (No. 57) and Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People (No. 22). He also graced the cover of Time Magazine’s Asia edition in November.

Joining Pacquiao in the Top 10 sports stars of 2009 list are Jenson Button (motorsport), Andrew Strauss (cricket), John Smit (rugby), Ye Yang (golf), Anita Wlodarcyzk (athletics – hammer throw), Ryan Giggs (football) and Beth Tweddle (gymnastics).

Boxing Icon says Pacquiao can possibly hand Mayweather his first loss

2009-12-17T00:05:00.000-08:00

Lennox Lewis, the International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, said it is possible for seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao to hand Floyd Mayweather, Jr. his first career loss when they clash next year.

Lewis himself is a former heavyweight champion who has a record of 41 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw with 32 knockouts. Lewis thinks that the new welterweight champion Pacquiao can match the speed and defense of Mayweather. Mayweather's record is still undefeated while the Pacman has a 50-3-2 with 38 knockouts record.

“I'd say that Manny is one of two guys who have a chance to beat Floyd,” Lewis told Michael Marley of Examiner.com. The other fighter is WBA welterweight super champion Shane Mosley, he noted. “I can't think of anybody else who could even possibly beat Mayweather,” commented Lewis.

As for the Pacquiao-Mayweather clash, Lewis commented: “It should be a great thing for boxing when Mayweather and Pacquiao fight.”

Pacquiao and Mayweather agree on 50-50 split

2009-12-16T23:33:00.000-08:00

Bob Arum, the Top Rank Promotions big boss has confirmed to media that both fighters agreed on a 50-50 purse split. The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight which is set to take place on March 13, will be officially announced on January in a press conference in the United States.

Early speculations that Mayweather will this fight. In fact many think that Mayweather will rule the “Fight of the Millenium” as the undefeated American fighter is the odds favorite. That makes Pacquiao, the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter, the underdog for this fight.

For betting afficionados, the starting bet for Mayweather is $130 and will win $100 while Pacquiao is $100 and will win $100.

The venue and other details of the Pacquiao vs Mayweather bout have yet to be announced.

Team Pacquiao declined to fight at Staples Center

2009-12-10T15:25:00.000-08:00

The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight apparently will not happen in Dallas after Mayweather's representative canceled a scheduled visit for a site survey at Cowboys Stadium. Staples Center offered $20M to host the fight, but team Pacquiao has declined the offer. Pacquiao's adviser, Michael Koncz believes Mayweather himself won’t agree to fight there either.

Michael Koncz, said he and a Pacquiao accountant have estimated that the boxer would owe a California tax bill they estimate at $3.5 million to $5 million.

Koncz said without assurances that Pacquiao's tax bill would be paid with a larger total purse, "Manny doesn't want to fight in California," when the alternatives are no state taxes if the scheduled March 13 bout were fought in Nevada or Texas.

So the fight would likely to happen at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.

Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight.

Three possible venues of Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight

2009-12-10T00:47:00.000-08:00

Freddie Roach, the coach of the 7-title holder Manny "Pacman"Pacquiao has formally announced that Pacquiao has officially signed on to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in what could be the biggest and richest fight in boxing history.

“March 13th is the date, that's not going to change,” Roach told 8CountNews. Roach also said that the upcoming fight with Mayweather is the most difficult fight yet for team Pacquiao to overcome. “It's a difficult fight, it's the most difficult style for us to go against because he (Mayweather) is a runner and a counter-puncher. We will go to camp and we will make some changes, we will set traps for this guy. This is completely opposite of the (Miguel) Cotto fight, opposite of the (Ricky) Hatton fight, and opposite from the (Oscar) De La Hoya fight. We will come up with a new game plan, a 10-week camp, and some changes. We will work on setting traps and taking Floyd's speed away from him,” Roach explained.

Also, the boxing fight venue is yet to be announced. Many are expressing their interests to hold the boxing fight as we all know this is a mega fight of the year as the two best pound-for-pound fighters will clash to prove who is better than the other. Dallas wants the fight, MGM wants the fight, Yankee Stadium wants the fight, but wherever could that be, for sure this will break all other fight revenue records.

Watch Manny Pacquiao VS Floyd Mayweather LIVE Online

2009-12-09T23:46:00.000-08:00

This is the fight that the boxing fans are waiting for! Watch Manny Pacquiao fight versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, 2010.

The bout will take place at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds for Pacquiao's title. Both camps agreed to a 50-50 split of the money, which could be gargantuan. Also, both fighters will wear 8-ounce gloves but each fighter will be allowed to select the brand of gloves he will wear for the fight.

For promotional purposes, the bout will be referred to as Mayweather-Pacquiao, but Top Rank will receive first billing over Golden Boy throughout the promotion.

Will Pacquiao defeat Mayweather before he prepares for another battle in the congressional seat?

Watch Manny Pacquiao VS Miguel Cotto Boxing Match

2009-11-06T07:33:00.001-08:00

November 14, 2009, yet the biggest fight for Manny Pacquiao in his boxing career. If Pacquiao will win, he will be the first boxer in the history to win seven titles in seven different weight divisions.

Most sports analysts predict that the 'Pacman' will take this fight knocking out Miguel Cotto in between 5 to 7 rounds. So its speed vs. power. Manny has the speed and Cotto has the power. This super mega fight is taking place on Nov. 14, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Watch it on pay per view for live actions.

2009-10-01T17:27:00.000-07:00

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