Featherweight Boxing News Archives

“I returned to Indonesia on Friday. I don't know about the next plan because everything is handled by the management”

The April 27 bout between unbeaten World Boxing Association featherweight champion Chris John of Indonesia and his Australian challenger Jackson Asiku has been canceled, the Indonesian side said Monday. via People's Daily Online

“Remembering when that day came for me and looking at Pacquiao against Marquez there were a couple of moments when I thought: Hello, has Manny crossed that line?”

By NICK GIONGCO Manny Pacquiao's star is starting to lose its luster, a Hall of Famer said over the weekend. via Manila Bulletin

“It should be attractive. But the problem is he cannot fight in the US”

Sooner or later, knockout artist Edwin Valero of Venezuela may get his wish of fighting Manny Pacquiao. via ABS-CBN News

“I've already beaten Nate Campbell (back in a non-title fight in 2003) and I did it on just three weeks of training. Now I want to fight other guys, like Pacquiao or (Marco Antonio) Barrera”

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 'At right price,' Pacman to fight Casamayor NEW World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao is willing to face World Boxing Organization interim Lightweight ... via Sun-Star Cebu

WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao will be the first to be honored in the Elorde Hall of Fame tonight at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel in a lavish ceremony to be attended by President ... via ABS-CBN News

BOXING Thai draws in Japan JULIAN TURNER Saenghiran Lookbanyai got off the canvas to fight out a 10-round draw with former WBA featherweight world title challenger Zaiki Takemoto in Kobe, Japan. via Bangkok Post

“I keep saying this but I said it before Saturday's bout and I will say it once again, and that is that Juan Manuel is an exciting fighter. There is no reason for him to just sit around while Manny is moving up in weight, which he is, against David”

Sunday, March 23, 2008 Don't just sit around: Arum to Marquez INSTEAD of pondering on his recent defeat last March 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and chasing newly crowned World Boxing ... via Sun-Star Cebu

“I told him no, I was a boxer. He didn't believe me.”

Left-handed Steve Luevano doesn't have the power of a Pacman or the slickness of a Sweetpea, but he keeps on winning. via TheSweetScience

Headlines The Heavyweight Follies By Thomas Hauser "The greatest tragedy for heavyweight boxing," James Lawton has written, "is not so much the decline so visible in the remnants of a once compelling trade, but ... via SecondsOut.com

“We have a plan to fight at 135 pounds but it's not yet fixed”

LAS VEGAS: Philippines hero Manny Pacquiao captured the World Boxing Council super featherweight crown here Saturday, dethroning Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez with a 12-round split decision victory. via Daily Times

David Haye at heavyweight?: HoganPhotos.com In this week's edition of Ask The Editor we look at the prospects of cruiserweight world champion David Haye as he heads to heavyweight, preview this weekends' Manny ... via SecondsOut.com

“It's what they want here, and (Mandalay Bay) really wanted to have the fight here at the end of June.”

LAS VEGAS : Before his long-anticipated trip to Macau, Manny Pacquiao will stick around Sin City a bit longer. via International Herald Tribune

“He doesn't feel any pressure or fear about being here in the United States. He is very calm in the ring. None of the pressure affects him.”

Featherweight Jae-Sung Lee of Hanam City, Korea, a suburb of Seoul, looks more like a university engineering student than a boxer. via TheSweetScience

“He really is the pride of the Philippines, a very exciting and charismatic athlete. However, Manny is going into the fight of his career, taking on champion Juan Manuel Marquez who is driven by the fact he fighting for the entire country of Mexico.”

An entire nation, plus millions of more fight fans, will be watching when Manny Pacquiao steps into a Las Vegas ring Saturday night on top of a pay-per-view card against Juan Manuel Marquez. via Courier News Online

“It's very dangerous; you work for food”

Mashaba takes first step to fulfilling lifelong dream 30-year old "Merciless" Thomas Mashaba from Carletonville, South Africa, 20-1-4 , is finally making his U.S. debut this Friday night against veteran ... via CBS Sportsline.com

Rogers Mtagwa will now fight a rematch with Aldo Valtierra on March 7. An unplanned, yet intriguing rematch will take place this Friday, March 2, at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia. via SecondsOut.com

“But I got a little excited. It's like tasting blood in a steak. You want to go at it.”

LEMOORE, Calif. : Robert Guerrero knocked out Jason Litzau in the eighth round Friday night, defending his IBF featherweight title with two quick knockdowns to finish another dramatic victory. via International Herald Tribune