The Dean's List

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Queuing for a piece of Manny

With the "Grand Finale" only 32 days away, Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions vice president for marketing Eric Pineda yesterday said the line i…

Tue, 17 Oct 2006

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Twice a quitter

There was no doubt International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion Vic (The Raging Bull…

Thu, 12 Oct 2006

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Manny nixes TV shoot with Kobe

To prove he?s serious in training for Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao turned down a rare chance to shoot a global TV commercial with pro basket…

Tue, 10 Oct 2006

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Donaire quits, claims broken jaw by butting

Glenn (The Filipino Bomber) Donaire showed no heart in claiming he suffered a broken jaw because of a headbutt and walked out a loser by tec…

Mon, 09 Oct 2006

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Manny says brains to decide ‘Grand Finale’

All other things being equal, Manny Pacquiao said brains will decide the outcome of his rubber match against Erik Morales in the climax of t…

Mon, 09 Oct 2006

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Donaire to end RP jinx?

No Filipino reigns as a world boxing champion today — not even Manny Pacquiao although he's considered to be among the top three fight…

Sun, 08 Oct 2006

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Pacquiao, Morales vow fight of their lives

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales yesterday promised to let it all hang out in their 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and…

Mon, 14 Aug 2006

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?I beat myself,? says Viloria

LAS VEGAS ? Brian Viloria was downcast in his hotel room yesterday morning. The night before, he lost his World Boxing Council (WBC) lightfl…

Sun, 13 Aug 2006

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Romero just got fired from job

LAS VEGAS ? Somebody up there likes newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico. Romero, 30,…

Sun, 13 Aug 2006

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Manny, Arum come to terms

LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao got what he wanted from Top Rank Promotions? head Bob Arum and yesterday signed a contract, stipulating a $3 mill…

Sun, 13 Aug 2006

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Pacquiao to sign $3-M deal

LAS VEGAS — It looks like Top Rank promoter Bob Arum will give in to Manny Pacquiao’s request for a guaranteed $3-million purse …

Sat, 12 Aug 2006

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CHAMP offers no excuses: Mexican dethrones Viloria

LAS VEGAS — In a startling upset, highly-favored Brian Viloria fought listlessly in losing the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweig…

Sat, 12 Aug 2006

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Viloria stakes WBC title today

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, and Waipahu, Hawaii, takes on dangerous Mexican ch…

Fri, 11 Aug 2006

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No girlfriend for Viloria

Take it from World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s father Ben who says his son is loveless, at the moment…

Fri, 11 Aug 2006

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Roach says Morales tougher than Barrera

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach is convinced that Erik Morales is a harder fighter to beat than Marco Antonio Barrera and that’s why Mann…

Wed, 09 Aug 2006

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Viloria fights for Filipino pride

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, and Waipahu, Hawaii, vowed yesterday to make the P…

Mon, 07 Aug 2006

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‘Boom Boom’ in back-to-back US bouts

Bantamweight contender Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is in line for two US fights within 46 days and the busy schedule indicates Golden Boy Promo…

Sun, 30 Jul 2006

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‘Baby Bull’ deals Suico ninth round stoppage

World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Juan (Baby Bull) Diaz was hardly threatened in scoring a ninth round stoppage of Filipin…

Mon, 17 Jul 2006

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Suico vows to go all out for title

Hard-hitting Mandaue City slugger Randy Suico will let it all hang out in his bold attempt to dethrone unbeaten World Boxing Association (WB…

Sun, 16 Jul 2006

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Finally, a title crack for Suico

The long wait for a world title crack is finally over for hard-hitting Mandaue City slugger Randy Suico but it won’t be easy sailing i…

Mon, 10 Jul 2006