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Having trouble predicting who wins on November 14? Go by the numbers
by Mike Ochosa, Business Mirror
UP next in about three weeks’ time for Manny Pacquiao is current World Boxing Organization welterweight king Miguel Angel Cotto.
Master promoter Bob Arum was sealed right after the Pacquiao-Oscar de la Hoya bout. Pacquiao himself agreed to the fight after he personally witnessed the Cotto-Joshua Clottey encounter which the pride of Puerto Rico won. And the world now braces itself for November 14 in Las Vegas.
The fight is very important for both gentlemen. A win by Pacquiao would further strengthen his place in boxing history as he would be annexing his seventh title. A Cotto victory, on the other hand, would provide the Puerto Rican with the much-needed resurgence in his career and the distinction of stopping the dominant Filipino’s streak.
Both are at the prime of their lives and careers. If Pacquiao loses, his retirement plans would definitely take another route. If it’s Cotto who yields, he could be hanging his gloves earlier than expected.
Preparations by both camps have moved to high gear as the fight date draws closer. So what is in store come fight day? READ MORE
UP next in about three weeks’ time for Manny Pacquiao is current World Boxing Organization welterweight king Miguel Angel Cotto.
Master promoter Bob Arum was sealed right after the Pacquiao-Oscar de la Hoya bout. Pacquiao himself agreed to the fight after he personally witnessed the Cotto-Joshua Clottey encounter which the pride of Puerto Rico won. And the world now braces itself for November 14 in Las Vegas.
The fight is very important for both gentlemen. A win by Pacquiao would further strengthen his place in boxing history as he would be annexing his seventh title. A Cotto victory, on the other hand, would provide the Puerto Rican with the much-needed resurgence in his career and the distinction of stopping the dominant Filipino’s streak.
Both are at the prime of their lives and careers. If Pacquiao loses, his retirement plans would definitely take another route. If it’s Cotto who yields, he could be hanging his gloves earlier than expected.
Preparations by both camps have moved to high gear as the fight date draws closer. So what is in store come fight day? READ MORE
Tyson not sorry for 'savage' life
BBC.co.uk
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson says he has no regrets about his "savage" career.
Tyson, who once bit a chunk out of Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight, says his tough mentality helped him become a legendary boxer.
The American told BBC Radio 5 live: "Everything I have done, the good and the bad, catapulted me to become one of the greatest fighters that ever lived."
Tyson, 43, has been jailed for rape and was declared bankrupt in 2003.
"I was happy to be the person who was savage because all my life I used to hear about these fighters who were savages, monsters and animals," said Tyson, who ruled out making a comeback.
"It made them almost inhuman and I loved the stigma behind those guys.
"That's why they continued to live in my head. They motivated me to be the guy that I became."
Tyson, who will be in Britain in November to talk about his turbulent life, became the youngest-ever world heavyweight champion when 20 but squandered earnings estimated at £200m.
He bit off part of Holyfield's ear during a WBA bout in Las Vegas in 1997 and was disqualified from the fight.
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Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson says he has no regrets about his "savage" career.
Tyson, who once bit a chunk out of Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight, says his tough mentality helped him become a legendary boxer.
The American told BBC Radio 5 live: "Everything I have done, the good and the bad, catapulted me to become one of the greatest fighters that ever lived."
Tyson, 43, has been jailed for rape and was declared bankrupt in 2003.
"I was happy to be the person who was savage because all my life I used to hear about these fighters who were savages, monsters and animals," said Tyson, who ruled out making a comeback.
"It made them almost inhuman and I loved the stigma behind those guys.
"That's why they continued to live in my head. They motivated me to be the guy that I became."
Tyson, who will be in Britain in November to talk about his turbulent life, became the youngest-ever world heavyweight champion when 20 but squandered earnings estimated at £200m.
He bit off part of Holyfield's ear during a WBA bout in Las Vegas in 1997 and was disqualified from the fight.
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Roach irked over Pacquiao’s antics
By NICK GIONGCO, October 25, 2009, Manila Bulletin
There was a long pause before words – just nine of them actually – came out Freddie Roach's mouth.
"If he stays on the ropes, he'd get beat."
Roach had been asked what would prevent Manny Pacquiao from winning his Nov. 14 bout with Miguel Cotto and that's what the venerable cornerman told the Bulletin after presiding over the Filipino's final workout Saturday afternoon, just hours before they flew to Los Angeles for the final push of their preparation.
Roach wasn't pleased with the way Pacquiao conducted himself up the ring and the 49-year-old trainer said he expects the mood to change when they begin training under familiar conditions at the Wild Card in Hollywood beginning Monday afternoon (Tuesday in Manila).
Two new sparring partners – Raymond Serrano of Colorado and Ray Beltran from Arizona – have been signed to replace Urbano Antillon and Jose Luis Castillo.
"He has to stay focused and he can't afford to take Cotto lightly," said Roach, a bit disappointed that Pacquiao opted to horse around with Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon than focus at the task at hand.
"If Manny does that," said Roach, referring to the many instances when he let himself get pummeled while pinned on the ropes, "Cotto's going to beat us."
Although Pacquiao has resorted to such antics many times before in training camp including at the Wild Card, Roach insisted the 30-year-old lefty has no other choice but to concentrate fully on Cotto.
"We can't afford to take it easy in sparring because Cotto's not going to be easy on us. Cotto's going to be hard on us."
Still, Roach is more than confident Pacquiao will not resort to allowing himself getting caught with his back on the ropes come fight night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Asked why Pacquiao is going to emerge victorious, Roach only had one thing to say.
"Speed."
Meanwhile, Pacquiao was mobbed by his legion of fans when he finally arrived at LAX on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) from the Philippines.
Pacquiao will take the day off on Sunday as he resumes training camp this time under familiar conditions at the Wild Card in Hollywood owned and operated by his trainer Freddie Roach.
Noted orthodontist Ed de la Vega, who customizes Pacquiao's mouthpiece, was on hand to welcome Pacquiao.
Pacquiao will train in Hollywood until Nov. 9, the day a customized bus will bring Pacquiao and his team to Las Vegas.
(Source: Manila Bulletin)
There was a long pause before words – just nine of them actually – came out Freddie Roach's mouth.
"If he stays on the ropes, he'd get beat."
Roach had been asked what would prevent Manny Pacquiao from winning his Nov. 14 bout with Miguel Cotto and that's what the venerable cornerman told the Bulletin after presiding over the Filipino's final workout Saturday afternoon, just hours before they flew to Los Angeles for the final push of their preparation.
Roach wasn't pleased with the way Pacquiao conducted himself up the ring and the 49-year-old trainer said he expects the mood to change when they begin training under familiar conditions at the Wild Card in Hollywood beginning Monday afternoon (Tuesday in Manila).
Two new sparring partners – Raymond Serrano of Colorado and Ray Beltran from Arizona – have been signed to replace Urbano Antillon and Jose Luis Castillo.
"He has to stay focused and he can't afford to take Cotto lightly," said Roach, a bit disappointed that Pacquiao opted to horse around with Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon than focus at the task at hand.
"If Manny does that," said Roach, referring to the many instances when he let himself get pummeled while pinned on the ropes, "Cotto's going to beat us."
Although Pacquiao has resorted to such antics many times before in training camp including at the Wild Card, Roach insisted the 30-year-old lefty has no other choice but to concentrate fully on Cotto.
"We can't afford to take it easy in sparring because Cotto's not going to be easy on us. Cotto's going to be hard on us."
Still, Roach is more than confident Pacquiao will not resort to allowing himself getting caught with his back on the ropes come fight night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Asked why Pacquiao is going to emerge victorious, Roach only had one thing to say.
"Speed."
Meanwhile, Pacquiao was mobbed by his legion of fans when he finally arrived at LAX on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) from the Philippines.
Pacquiao will take the day off on Sunday as he resumes training camp this time under familiar conditions at the Wild Card in Hollywood owned and operated by his trainer Freddie Roach.
Noted orthodontist Ed de la Vega, who customizes Pacquiao's mouthpiece, was on hand to welcome Pacquiao.
Pacquiao will train in Hollywood until Nov. 9, the day a customized bus will bring Pacquiao and his team to Las Vegas.
(Source: Manila Bulletin)
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Pacman arrives in Los Angeles!
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After weeks of training in the Philippines, six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles amid hundreds of cheering fans. Pacquiao is in town to prepare for his upcoming “Firepower” world welterweight championship fight against three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View.
After weeks of training in the Philippines, six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles amid hundreds of cheering fans. Pacquiao is in town to prepare for his upcoming “Firepower” world welterweight championship fight against three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View.
Manny Pacquiao arrives in LA
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Cotto hits back at Roach; Pacquiao flies to LA tonight
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) October 25, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach will do anything for his fighter, and that includes throwing the opponent off.
Miguel Cotto, however, isn’t buying any of his statements.
“I have never seen a fighter win with the talking of his trainer,” Cotto, who’s just 20 days away from a fight with Manny Pacquiao, told Puerto Rican paper El Nuevo Dia yesterday.
“So, I want to tell Freddie Roach, Miguel Cotto and his team do not care. The important thing here is that I’m not going to see Freddie Roach’s face in the ring. I will be there with Manny Pacquiao,” Cotto added.
Roach is playing mind games with Cotto the way he’d played them with Pacquiao’s most recent opponents.
He did it with Juan Manuel Marquez by trading harsh words with his counterpart, Nacho Beristain, with Oscar dela Hoya through his famous “can’t-pull-the-trigger” battlecry, and with Ricky Hatton when he told Pacquiao he’d be “disappointed if the fight lasts more than three rounds.”
“I’d do anything to try and throw them off,” said Roach, who created a stir just days before the Dela Hoya fight when he started questioning the Golden Boy’s hand wraps.
This time, so close to the fight, Roach is saying Pacquiao is capable of “knocking out Cotto in the first round.”
“He can say anything, try anything to draw the attention and try to be the hero of the whole promotion. But on Nov. 14, we will see who talks in the end, the ones who did all the talking or the ones who stayed silent,” said Cotto.
The WBO welterweight champion from Puerto Rico is the silent one.
He opened camp a couple of weeks ahead of Pacquiao, and stayed in there the whole time, eating, breathing and thinking of nothing but Pacquiao. Chances of watching Cotto as he trains in the gym are slim and none.
In contrast, Pacquiao is always there to see, except for sparring days when Roach would rather close the doors. But otherwise, on the road, in the gym and inside his suite, he’s always in the company of friends, of fans.
Roach said Pacquiao is down to 156.5 lb, which is just a little over the catchweight of 150, and is now 90 percent fit and ready to fight.
Pacquiao was to spar 10 rounds yesterday at the Gerry Peñalosa Gym in Mandaluyong City, was scheduled to host dinner with close friends and team members, and at 10 p.m. should board the PAL plane to Los Angeles.
In the long flight to LA, one that may take 12 hours and a little over 7,000 miles, Roach can always think of something new to say.
Because Cotto, still, isn’t buying.
(Source: Philippine Star)
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MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach will do anything for his fighter, and that includes throwing the opponent off.
Miguel Cotto, however, isn’t buying any of his statements.
“I have never seen a fighter win with the talking of his trainer,” Cotto, who’s just 20 days away from a fight with Manny Pacquiao, told Puerto Rican paper El Nuevo Dia yesterday.
“So, I want to tell Freddie Roach, Miguel Cotto and his team do not care. The important thing here is that I’m not going to see Freddie Roach’s face in the ring. I will be there with Manny Pacquiao,” Cotto added.
Roach is playing mind games with Cotto the way he’d played them with Pacquiao’s most recent opponents.
He did it with Juan Manuel Marquez by trading harsh words with his counterpart, Nacho Beristain, with Oscar dela Hoya through his famous “can’t-pull-the-trigger” battlecry, and with Ricky Hatton when he told Pacquiao he’d be “disappointed if the fight lasts more than three rounds.”
“I’d do anything to try and throw them off,” said Roach, who created a stir just days before the Dela Hoya fight when he started questioning the Golden Boy’s hand wraps.
This time, so close to the fight, Roach is saying Pacquiao is capable of “knocking out Cotto in the first round.”
“He can say anything, try anything to draw the attention and try to be the hero of the whole promotion. But on Nov. 14, we will see who talks in the end, the ones who did all the talking or the ones who stayed silent,” said Cotto.
The WBO welterweight champion from Puerto Rico is the silent one.
He opened camp a couple of weeks ahead of Pacquiao, and stayed in there the whole time, eating, breathing and thinking of nothing but Pacquiao. Chances of watching Cotto as he trains in the gym are slim and none.
In contrast, Pacquiao is always there to see, except for sparring days when Roach would rather close the doors. But otherwise, on the road, in the gym and inside his suite, he’s always in the company of friends, of fans.
Roach said Pacquiao is down to 156.5 lb, which is just a little over the catchweight of 150, and is now 90 percent fit and ready to fight.
Pacquiao was to spar 10 rounds yesterday at the Gerry Peñalosa Gym in Mandaluyong City, was scheduled to host dinner with close friends and team members, and at 10 p.m. should board the PAL plane to Los Angeles.
In the long flight to LA, one that may take 12 hours and a little over 7,000 miles, Roach can always think of something new to say.
Because Cotto, still, isn’t buying.
(Source: Philippine Star)
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Ganiev vaporizes 3K Battery in :22
By Alexey Uralets (ringside) and Alexey Sukachev, Fightnews.com
Rising lightweight Dmitry Ganiev (11-0-1, 5 KOs) scored the biggest win of his yet short pro career with the first-round annihilation of well-known yet severely shopworn Thai veteran Fahsang 3K Battery (59-10-2, 35 KOs). Ganiev, headlining the local event, arranged by German Titov Promotions today in Ekaterinburg, went right at 3K Battery and immediately floored him with a left uppercut, which ended the contest at 0:22 of the very first round. Ganiev, ranked #14 by the WBO, retained his PABA and WBO Asia Pacific titles in the process.
Russian junior welterweight banger Ruslan Provodnikov (13-0, 8 KOs) tuned up in the wake of his first stern test in career with an easy stoppage of Uzbek trialhorse Mahsud Jumaev (2-7-1). Provodnikov rocked his foe at the end of the second round with a variety of effective punches both to the head and body, and Jumaev failed to get from the stool during the break between the second and the third. Provodnikov will face no other than Breidis Prescott (21-1, 18 KOs) in his next fight on Nov. 28 in Samara.
WBA #10 heavyweight Denis Bakhtov (31-5, 20 KOs) looked for the single punch to finish off Uzbek journeyman Sherzod Mamajanov (6-11, 2 KOs) and he found him in the fourth round. It was left hook to the liver, which had finally crushed the durable guest.
2008 Beijing light welterweight gold medalist Felix Diaz (3-0, 2 KOs) of Dominican Republic, who is promoted by German Titov, made his debut on Russian soil with a unanimous decision against Russian Vyacheslav Yakovenko (7-7-1, 3 KOs) over four rounds. Yakovenko was floored in the second by Diaz’s right hook but kept coming anyway.
Lightweight hope and former amateur standout for Greece Theodoros (Fedor) Papazov (2-0, 2 KOs) iced veteran Marcel Kasimov (15-20-1, 11 KOs) twice with the right cross and the left hook in the first and had his job done.
Beijing super heavyweight bronze medalist Vyacheslav Glazkov (2-0) outpointed Russian veteran Alexey Varakin (28-17-3, 18 KOs) over four. Welterweight Dmitry Mikhailenko (2-0) outpointed no-hoper Kirill Artemiev (1-16) also over four rounds.
Rising lightweight Dmitry Ganiev (11-0-1, 5 KOs) scored the biggest win of his yet short pro career with the first-round annihilation of well-known yet severely shopworn Thai veteran Fahsang 3K Battery (59-10-2, 35 KOs). Ganiev, headlining the local event, arranged by German Titov Promotions today in Ekaterinburg, went right at 3K Battery and immediately floored him with a left uppercut, which ended the contest at 0:22 of the very first round. Ganiev, ranked #14 by the WBO, retained his PABA and WBO Asia Pacific titles in the process.
Russian junior welterweight banger Ruslan Provodnikov (13-0, 8 KOs) tuned up in the wake of his first stern test in career with an easy stoppage of Uzbek trialhorse Mahsud Jumaev (2-7-1). Provodnikov rocked his foe at the end of the second round with a variety of effective punches both to the head and body, and Jumaev failed to get from the stool during the break between the second and the third. Provodnikov will face no other than Breidis Prescott (21-1, 18 KOs) in his next fight on Nov. 28 in Samara.
WBA #10 heavyweight Denis Bakhtov (31-5, 20 KOs) looked for the single punch to finish off Uzbek journeyman Sherzod Mamajanov (6-11, 2 KOs) and he found him in the fourth round. It was left hook to the liver, which had finally crushed the durable guest.
2008 Beijing light welterweight gold medalist Felix Diaz (3-0, 2 KOs) of Dominican Republic, who is promoted by German Titov, made his debut on Russian soil with a unanimous decision against Russian Vyacheslav Yakovenko (7-7-1, 3 KOs) over four rounds. Yakovenko was floored in the second by Diaz’s right hook but kept coming anyway.
Lightweight hope and former amateur standout for Greece Theodoros (Fedor) Papazov (2-0, 2 KOs) iced veteran Marcel Kasimov (15-20-1, 11 KOs) twice with the right cross and the left hook in the first and had his job done.
Beijing super heavyweight bronze medalist Vyacheslav Glazkov (2-0) outpointed Russian veteran Alexey Varakin (28-17-3, 18 KOs) over four. Welterweight Dmitry Mikhailenko (2-0) outpointed no-hoper Kirill Artemiev (1-16) also over four rounds.
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Heeeeeeeee's back! Pacquiao back in Los Angeles today!
October 24, Mississippi Fight Sports Examiner, Brad Cooney, Examiner.com
The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA is about to shift gears and turn from boxing mode to Pacquiao mode. There is a difference. The pound for pound king is set to land in a few hours from the Philippines and is set to finish up the final leg of training camp. Freddie Roach will be back in the comforts of his gym, and will have all of his soldiers at his finger tips.
It was important to Freddie to get Manny back into Los Angeles in time so that he can adjust to the time difference. Pacquiao will rest for a day, then get right into the thick of things at Wild Card Gym. The atmosphere is about to change. It always does when Manny gets into town. The Tai Restaurant down the stairs and to the left will once again be filled to capacity each and every day. Manny will be sought out by the boxing scribes that will no doubt surround the gym with each day. There will be no Michael Moorer and I am guessing Mr Koncz will be behaving himself as well. Time will tell on that one.
This fight is getting closer and closer with each passing day. Yes indeed, the pound for pound king has returned. So let us see how the final leg of a grueling training camp will turn out. All reports out of the Philippines, even with the distractions say Manny still had a good camp. The final stretch should be even better, and he should be ready to go by November 14th.
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The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA is about to shift gears and turn from boxing mode to Pacquiao mode. There is a difference. The pound for pound king is set to land in a few hours from the Philippines and is set to finish up the final leg of training camp. Freddie Roach will be back in the comforts of his gym, and will have all of his soldiers at his finger tips.
It was important to Freddie to get Manny back into Los Angeles in time so that he can adjust to the time difference. Pacquiao will rest for a day, then get right into the thick of things at Wild Card Gym. The atmosphere is about to change. It always does when Manny gets into town. The Tai Restaurant down the stairs and to the left will once again be filled to capacity each and every day. Manny will be sought out by the boxing scribes that will no doubt surround the gym with each day. There will be no Michael Moorer and I am guessing Mr Koncz will be behaving himself as well. Time will tell on that one.
This fight is getting closer and closer with each passing day. Yes indeed, the pound for pound king has returned. So let us see how the final leg of a grueling training camp will turn out. All reports out of the Philippines, even with the distractions say Manny still had a good camp. The final stretch should be even better, and he should be ready to go by November 14th.
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Adamek stops Golota
By Alexey Sukachev, Fightnews.com
In “The Polish Fight of the Century”, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (39-1, 27 KOs) notched his soundest career victory to date with a huge fifth round TKO over Andrzej Golota (41-8-1, 33 KOs) in front of the partisan crowd at Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland. Making his heavyweight debut, two-time world champion in light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions Adamek looked huge in the first, circling around much slower but also much bigger Golota, throwing multiple combinations, which easily penetrated The Foul Pole’s unsteady defense. Golota was floored at the end of the round by what seemed to be more a push than a legitimate punch on Adamek’s behalf. Round two was also in Goral’s favor though the native of Zywiec felt some freaky power in Golota’s gloves yet sustaining his pressure. Round three was the best for Andrzej Golota who tagged Adamek several times with his left hooks to the jaw and even wobbled him once in the going. The fight came back to its roots in the fourth, which saw Adamek taking the lead by huge left hooks. Golota was rocked several times but never went down. It was in round five when he finally did so after a monstrous right cross – left hook combination by the Goral. Golota got up and immediately found himself under Adamek’s fire. He tried to retalliate but was unable to prevent Adamek from dealing more severe punishment. After a few more hooks to the open jaw of Golota the referee Bill Clancy stepped in, halting the action in the midst of the fifth. Adamek will break through the IBF ranks by acquiring the IBF International heavyweight title. Golota, on the other hand, have possibly had his “last hurrah!” though he said nothing about the retirement in his post-fight interview.
WBC #9 / WBA #12 light heavyweight Dawid “Gypsy” Kostecki moved to 31-1, with 21 KOs, following a spirited win over previously unbeaten compatriot Grzegorz Soszynski (16-1-1, 7 KOs) in a thrilling all-Polish ten-rounder. Soszynski took the first couple of rounds with his constant pressure, but as soon as veteran technician Kostecki got adjusted to his style, less experienced fighter started to be fooled around. Kostecki, working from the outside, got more and more confident as the bout progressed. Lately in round six, Kostecki connected with a left hook and decked Soszynski but was unable to finish him in time. Rounds seven and eight were in Kostecki favor as well, his body punches becoming more and more effective. In round nine, Soszynski mounted a slight comeback but the end was once again in Gypsy’s favor. All three judges voted for his unanimous decision, which also resulted in the first setback of Soszynski’s career.
WBC Youth/Baltic light middleweight titlist Damian Jonak (23-0-1, 17 KOs) suffered the first blemish of his pro career, having been held to a draw by old rival Mariusz Cendrowski (17-2-2, 7 KOs) in an action-packed eight-rounder. No exact scores have been announced to the crowd.
In a heated cross-roader between two unbeaten cruiserweights, younger and technically sounder Mateusz Masternak (15-0, 10 KOs) stopped Lukasz Janik (15-1, 8 KOs) in five round. Janik tried to apply his usual aggressive style from the outset but his pressure was far from being smart. At the end of round one, Masternak dropped Janik for the first time. Both fighters engaged it in the second but Masternak, working from the distance, was just a slightly better man in the ring. Janik had some success in rounds three and four. In the fifth stanza, both fighters engaged in some heated encounters and during the last minute Masternak dropped his foe once again with the counter left hook to the jaw. Janik was able to get himself up but was unsteady enough for referee to stop the contest with forty seconds remaining. Huge win for 22-year old Wroclaw native.
In the first notable domestic contest of the night, lightweight Krzysztof Cieslak (14-0, 5 KOs) notched a points victory over ex-world title challenger Matt Zegan (38-5, 21 KOs) in a ten-rounder.
Experienced light welterweight Krzysztof Szot (8-0, 1 KO) outpointed his younger opponent Lukasz Maciec (7-1, 2 KOs) unanimously over six rounds.
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In “The Polish Fight of the Century”, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (39-1, 27 KOs) notched his soundest career victory to date with a huge fifth round TKO over Andrzej Golota (41-8-1, 33 KOs) in front of the partisan crowd at Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland. Making his heavyweight debut, two-time world champion in light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions Adamek looked huge in the first, circling around much slower but also much bigger Golota, throwing multiple combinations, which easily penetrated The Foul Pole’s unsteady defense. Golota was floored at the end of the round by what seemed to be more a push than a legitimate punch on Adamek’s behalf. Round two was also in Goral’s favor though the native of Zywiec felt some freaky power in Golota’s gloves yet sustaining his pressure. Round three was the best for Andrzej Golota who tagged Adamek several times with his left hooks to the jaw and even wobbled him once in the going. The fight came back to its roots in the fourth, which saw Adamek taking the lead by huge left hooks. Golota was rocked several times but never went down. It was in round five when he finally did so after a monstrous right cross – left hook combination by the Goral. Golota got up and immediately found himself under Adamek’s fire. He tried to retalliate but was unable to prevent Adamek from dealing more severe punishment. After a few more hooks to the open jaw of Golota the referee Bill Clancy stepped in, halting the action in the midst of the fifth. Adamek will break through the IBF ranks by acquiring the IBF International heavyweight title. Golota, on the other hand, have possibly had his “last hurrah!” though he said nothing about the retirement in his post-fight interview.
WBC #9 / WBA #12 light heavyweight Dawid “Gypsy” Kostecki moved to 31-1, with 21 KOs, following a spirited win over previously unbeaten compatriot Grzegorz Soszynski (16-1-1, 7 KOs) in a thrilling all-Polish ten-rounder. Soszynski took the first couple of rounds with his constant pressure, but as soon as veteran technician Kostecki got adjusted to his style, less experienced fighter started to be fooled around. Kostecki, working from the outside, got more and more confident as the bout progressed. Lately in round six, Kostecki connected with a left hook and decked Soszynski but was unable to finish him in time. Rounds seven and eight were in Kostecki favor as well, his body punches becoming more and more effective. In round nine, Soszynski mounted a slight comeback but the end was once again in Gypsy’s favor. All three judges voted for his unanimous decision, which also resulted in the first setback of Soszynski’s career.
WBC Youth/Baltic light middleweight titlist Damian Jonak (23-0-1, 17 KOs) suffered the first blemish of his pro career, having been held to a draw by old rival Mariusz Cendrowski (17-2-2, 7 KOs) in an action-packed eight-rounder. No exact scores have been announced to the crowd.
In a heated cross-roader between two unbeaten cruiserweights, younger and technically sounder Mateusz Masternak (15-0, 10 KOs) stopped Lukasz Janik (15-1, 8 KOs) in five round. Janik tried to apply his usual aggressive style from the outset but his pressure was far from being smart. At the end of round one, Masternak dropped Janik for the first time. Both fighters engaged it in the second but Masternak, working from the distance, was just a slightly better man in the ring. Janik had some success in rounds three and four. In the fifth stanza, both fighters engaged in some heated encounters and during the last minute Masternak dropped his foe once again with the counter left hook to the jaw. Janik was able to get himself up but was unsteady enough for referee to stop the contest with forty seconds remaining. Huge win for 22-year old Wroclaw native.
In the first notable domestic contest of the night, lightweight Krzysztof Cieslak (14-0, 5 KOs) notched a points victory over ex-world title challenger Matt Zegan (38-5, 21 KOs) in a ten-rounder.
Experienced light welterweight Krzysztof Szot (8-0, 1 KO) outpointed his younger opponent Lukasz Maciec (7-1, 2 KOs) unanimously over six rounds.
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What is Pacquiao’s Ultimate Edge?
October 24, 2009, by Reylan Loberternos, Sportales.com
“Everybody’s got a game plan until they get hit.” – Iron Mike Tyson.
Tungod, Inabanga, Bohol – Filipino pride and the world’s best fighter pound-for-pound Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) is gunning for his 50th professional victory, win an unprecedented 7th world title in as many weight divisions, and further his claim at the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) recognition, just weeks from now. His worthy adversary, Miguel Angel “Junito” Cotto (34-1-0, 27 KOs) of Puerto Rico only hopes to retain his WBO welterweight title and thwart Pacquiao’s oozing rise to boxing immortality, especially at his expense. The historic Pacquiao-Cotto showdown takes place on November 14 (November 15 Philippine time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Early in his career, Pacquiao was widely regarded as a one-dimensional fighter, who overly relied on his offense. Right now, Pacquiao has undoubtedly mastered every aspect known to the sport. Throughout his career, he has had the benefit of having lightning-quick reflexes, the stamina of a horse, and hammer-strong fists that his previous opponents had to endure and overcome. They all tried, but much more often than not, they failed.
All these imposing advantages, in one way or another, respectively form an integral part of the complete fighting machine that Pacquiao currently is. The scary part is that many boxing pundits even think that he’s still yet to reach his full potential.
Some pugs have a competitive edge in size, reach or both during fight night. Others rely much on either their speed or power, while only a handful of boxers possess both. Pacquiao, for his part, might not have had an advantage in size and reach in majority of his fights, but he has most certainly so enjoyed a considerable edge in both speed and power all throughout his entire boxing career.
But a question still lingers and remains unanswered: What is Pacquiao’s ultimate advantage? Is it his speed… his power… his conditioning… or is it something else? The great heavyweight “Iron” Mike Tyson once said, “Everybody’s got a game plan until they get hit.” That basically suggests power – in boxing, it essentially just means the ability to hurt one’s opponent. Sure thing it does apply to Pacquiao, too.
On the other hand, one item still remains largely undervalued in terms of providing him with the ultimate advantage over his opponents and that is the fact that Pacquiao enjoys a considerable psychological edge! While other boxers have to wait for the sound of the opening bell to gain the lead in a boxing match, Pacquiao’s offensive often starts even before he laces his gloves. He knows no fear whoever he shares the squared circle with, while his foes succumb to the bludgeoning pressure of his reputation. Nothing beats that… not even his speed and power.
Comments are highly appreciated. You can write them below or send them to reylanloberternos@yahoo.com.ph
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Manny Pacquiao Arrival Update
Fightnews.com
Manny Pacquiao’s flight will arrive tonight (Saturday) one hour earlier than expected. Philippine Airlines Flight 102 will arrive at 6:55 pm at Los Angeles International Airport. Fight fans are invited to come and welcome Pacman at LAX Terminal 4 upon his arrival for his Novemver 14 showdown with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas.
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Manny Pacquiao’s flight will arrive tonight (Saturday) one hour earlier than expected. Philippine Airlines Flight 102 will arrive at 6:55 pm at Los Angeles International Airport. Fight fans are invited to come and welcome Pacman at LAX Terminal 4 upon his arrival for his Novemver 14 showdown with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas.
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A Versatile Boxer Is Fighting Poverty
By GREG BISHOP, October 24, 2009, NY Times
Manny Pacquiao, known as PacMan to his followers, is probably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Trained by the esteemed Freddie Roach, Pacquiao, 30, has won world titles in four weight divisions.
But Pacquiao’s interests extend far beyond the ring. In the Philippines, Pacquiao dabbles in acting and music (he has had two platinum albums) and even ran for a congressional seat in 2007. Pacquiao lost the election but said in an interview with The New York Times last month that he planned to run for office again.
In May, Pacquiao knocked off Ricky Hatton, the World Boxing Association welterweight champion, in the second round. He next fights against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, the World Boxing Organization welterweight champion, on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. GREG BISHOP
Q. What made you decide to run again for political office?
A. I want to help the people who are suffering. I came from a family who lived in poverty in the Philippines, and a lot of people there are very poor.
Q. You turned pro at 16. How much did you make in your first fight?
A. The purse was like 1,000 pesos, or about $20. I was excited. Before, I dreamed about being a good fighter. I was not looking for money when I started.
Q. Why did you begin boxing?
A. I started boxing after I ran away from home, when I was 14 years old, because we were very poor. I was helping my parents to get money, helping them to buy food every day.
Q. What were some of your jobs?
A. I sold doughnuts on the street. I would buy the bread, the flour and sell them to make money.
Q. Do you follow mixed martial arts?
A. I don’t watch it. It’s very different from boxing.
Q. We heard that the Philippines shuts down when you fight, that crime plummets and everybody watches. What is that like?
A. Every fight, millions of Filipinos are hoping for my victory.
Q. Bob Arum, the Top Rank boxing promoter, said you are the welfare system in the Philippines.
A. It’s hard. But that’s why I want to help them. I want to help the people there. And I have the ability to do that.
Q. Which boxers inspired you?
A. Sugar Ray Leonard, Roy Jones Jr. I watched Oscar De La Hoya fight in the Olympics. He won the gold medal there. And I thought, I could do that.
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Manny Pacquiao, known as PacMan to his followers, is probably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Trained by the esteemed Freddie Roach, Pacquiao, 30, has won world titles in four weight divisions.
But Pacquiao’s interests extend far beyond the ring. In the Philippines, Pacquiao dabbles in acting and music (he has had two platinum albums) and even ran for a congressional seat in 2007. Pacquiao lost the election but said in an interview with The New York Times last month that he planned to run for office again.
In May, Pacquiao knocked off Ricky Hatton, the World Boxing Association welterweight champion, in the second round. He next fights against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, the World Boxing Organization welterweight champion, on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. GREG BISHOP
Q. What made you decide to run again for political office?
A. I want to help the people who are suffering. I came from a family who lived in poverty in the Philippines, and a lot of people there are very poor.
Q. You turned pro at 16. How much did you make in your first fight?
A. The purse was like 1,000 pesos, or about $20. I was excited. Before, I dreamed about being a good fighter. I was not looking for money when I started.
Q. Why did you begin boxing?
A. I started boxing after I ran away from home, when I was 14 years old, because we were very poor. I was helping my parents to get money, helping them to buy food every day.
Q. What were some of your jobs?
A. I sold doughnuts on the street. I would buy the bread, the flour and sell them to make money.
Q. Do you follow mixed martial arts?
A. I don’t watch it. It’s very different from boxing.
Q. We heard that the Philippines shuts down when you fight, that crime plummets and everybody watches. What is that like?
A. Every fight, millions of Filipinos are hoping for my victory.
Q. Bob Arum, the Top Rank boxing promoter, said you are the welfare system in the Philippines.
A. It’s hard. But that’s why I want to help them. I want to help the people there. And I have the ability to do that.
Q. Which boxers inspired you?
A. Sugar Ray Leonard, Roy Jones Jr. I watched Oscar De La Hoya fight in the Olympics. He won the gold medal there. And I thought, I could do that.
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