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Dela Hoya apologizes to Pacquiao, Arum By Dennis Gasgonia, abs-cbnNEWS.com

MANILA, Philippines – Boxing legend-turned promoter Oscar dela Hoya sought to end his long-standing feud with Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao and rival promoter Bob Arum by airing an apology through Twitter.

Dela Hoya, who recently committed himself to a rehabilitation facility in California, addressed a heartfelt apology to Pacquiao and Arum in a 5-part tweet.
Dear Bob Arum, first I would like to humbly apologize for any pain I have caused to you and or your family,” the Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) owner said through his Twitter account.

“I also want to apologize to Manny Paquiao for any wrongdoing in my part. You are a great champion,” Dela Hoya added.

Dela Hoya has been at odds with Pacquiao since he took part in an alleged effort to discredit the Filipino champion.
Together with controversial boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and several others, Dela Hoya insinuated that Pacquiao’s recent successes in the boxing ring may have been a result of performance enhancing drug (PED) use.

The allegation was made during the first round of negotiations for a multimillion-dollar superfight between Pacquiao and Mayweather.

Appeal

Dela Hoya appealed for cooperation from Arum, owner of rival promoting company Top Rank, to help in putting up the best fights to uplift the sport of boxing.

“With great humility I ask we work together for the good of the sport we dearly love. It is not fair to the fans and to the fighters,” he said.

“Let's move forward… and show the world what we are capable of doing,” Dela Hoya added.
Arum has waged several legal wars with Dela Hoya in the past. The most vicious ones were over the promotional rights of Pacquiao and his fellow Filipino boxer, Nonito Donaire Jr.

Dela Hoya, a 10-time world champion, used to fight under Arum’s Top Rank Inc. before setting up his own promotional firm.

He announced his retirement from professional boxing months after being given an 8-round beating by Pacquiao in 2008.

Early this week, Dela Hoya committed himself to a rehabilitation center because of substance abuse.

Pacquiao confirms 3rd Marquez fight abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 05/23/2011 12:00 PM | Updated as of 05/23/2011 3:50 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Pound-for-pound king and fighting Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has confirmed that he will battle Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12.

It will be the third meeting between the two fighters.

Their two previous bouts were controversial.

In 2004, Pacquiao settled for a draw in their first fight despite knocking Marquez down in the first round.

Four years later, their second meeting ended in a split decision in favor of Pacquiao.

The third fight will be at a 145-pound catchweight.

Pacquiao said he will start training in September.

“Tuloy na po yun, abangan n’yo,” said the 8-division world champion.

Marquez signed the contract for the fight last May 19.

Pacquiao confirmed the news during a victory party that Governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson gave in his honor on Sunday night.

The Corinthian Gardens Clubhouse was filled with politicians, celebrities and other various VIPs, who all came to celebrate Pacquiao’s victory over Shane Mosley.

“Tradisyon na natin ito, laging may victory party with Gov. Singson,” Pacquiao said.

Among those present were Vice-President Jejomar Binay and former President Joseph Estrada.

“He’s the best fighter that the Philippines has ever produced and the whole country is very proud of him,” said Estrada.

Singson said that he and Estrada may watch Pacquiao-Marquez III together. -- report from Dyan Castillejo, ABSCBN News

REYES WINS US OPEN ONE POCKET CHAMPIONSHIP By Ronnie Nathanielsz PhilBoxing.com Tue, 17 May 2011

Efren “Bata” Reyes conjured up some old fashioned magic to win the US Open One Pocket Championships at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 56 year old Reyes’ smashing 5-2 win over Christopher Gentile in the finals made up for the failure of a Filipino to enter the finals of the World 10-Ball Championships in Manila which was won by Huidji See of the Netherlands who beat Fu Jianco of China in the finals 11-8.

Fu had earlier beaten giant-killer Carlo Biado of the Philippines in the semi finals.

Reyes earned $8,000 for his winning effort while Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan finished fourth.

The One Pocket event was a double elimination format and featured what AZ Billiards said was a “mox of some of the best of the old school and some of the strongest of the new breed of one pocket aficionados.” Aside from Reyes and Pagulayan the field included veteran Jose “Amang” Parica, Corey Deuel, S ylver Ochoa, Brandon S huff, Scott Frost and banks king John Brumbeck.

Billiards Hall of Fame aware Francisco “Django” Bustamante who is ranked No. 2 by the World Pool Association was unable to participate because of a reported delay in securing his US visa.

Master of retirement

Master of retirement

SPORTING CHANCE By Joaquin Henson The Philippine Star Updated May 12, 2011 12:00 AM

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It’s getting to be a habit for WBO welterweight champion and the world’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao to send opponents into retirement.

Last Saturday night, Pacquiao virtually wrote the final chapter in Sugar Shane Mosley’s career. It’s not likely Mosley will ever fight again – at least, not on the big stage. His performance against Pacquiao was a huge turn-off and impacted negatively on his marketability. If there was any doubt on whether age had caught up with Mosley before the Pacquiao bout, there is none now.

Mosley might try to campaign in the senior circuit but that’s pushing his luck. He fought Pacquiao like a scared rabbit. Mosley felt Pacquiao’s power in the third round when he went down. His eyes were glazed and his legs turned rubbery. He probably remembered what Pacquiao did to Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Joshua Clottey and Antonio Margarito. The victims looked like they barely survived a holocaust after facing Pacquiao.

Fans booed at the end of the lackluster fight. Mosley was an eyesore. They paid good money to watch a typical Pacquiao night of fireworks. Instead, they were treated to a one-sided sparring session. Pacquiao tried to make it exciting. But cramps in his left calf kept him from cutting the ring off from Mosley. Pacquiao apologized to the fans for the uneventful contest but had nothing to be sorry about. It wasn’t his fault that Mosley refused to mix it up after the third round knockdown. As they say, it takes two to tango. Unfortunately, only one man danced to the music. The other just wouldn’t oblige.

At the Wild Card Gym, there’s a standing offer from Freddie Roach paying $1,000 for any sparmate who floors Pacquiao. Roach’s publicist Fred Sternburg joked that the five-time Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year now owes Mosley $1,000.

Whether right or wrong, the record books will show that Mosley knocked down Pacquiao in the 10th round. Referee Kenny Bayless gave Pacquiao the mandatory eight-count but later admitted he made a mistake. He personally apologized to both Roach and Pacquiao after the fight.

“Hey, Freddie,” said Sternburg in the dressing room. “You owe Mosley $1,000. Didn’t he knock down Manny in a sparring session?”

For showing little heart and slowed reflexes, Mosley acted his age – he’ll be 40 in September. The wear and tear from a career that started in 1993 was evident. Mosley was not even a shadow of his old self. The future Hall of Famer was a poor excuse for a title challenger. He pawed at Pacquiao, retreated and avoided contact. He didn’t even gamble on landing a lucky punch for fear that if he committed to throwing his right, Pacquiao would retaliate with a left counter. Roach said he should retire.

The signs of slippage were undisputable. Mosley has been unimpressive in his last three fights. Before taking on Pacquiao, Mosley barely escaped a loss and settled for a split draw with unheralded Sergio Mora last September. And in May last year, he was almost shut out by Floyd Mayweather Jr.

If Mosley decides to hang up his gloves, he’ll join the ranks of victims whom Pacquiao has sent to pasture. De la Hoya never fought again after quitting on his stool after eight rounds against Pacquiao in 2008. Ricky Hatton called it a career following his second round knockout loss to Pacquiao in 2009. Joshua Clottey hasn’t fought since he was humiliated in 12 rounds by Pacquiao last year. And Margarito may never fight again as the orbital bone that was fractured in the Pacquiao fight last November hasn’t healed.

So it wouldn’t be a surprise if Mosley called it quits. Pacquiao is gaining a reputation as the master of retirement. Anyone who dares to challenge him runs the risk of retiring or considering a career shift.

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Former two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa’s protégé Michael Farenas had a slot in the undercard of the Pacquiao-Mosley mainer at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last Saturday night but his Mexican opponent never showed up.

Peñalosa lobbied for Farenas to see action in one of the appetizers and Top Rank chairman Bob Arum accommodated on Pacquiao’s recommendation. Farenas was paid a purse nonetheless. He said he would’ve preferred to fight than just take the money without working for it.

Farenas, 26, is a power-punching superfeatherweight with a 30-3-3 record, including 26 KOs. He has fought thrice in the US, scoring a pair of first round knockouts and figuring in a no-contest.

Former WBC lightflyweight champion Rodel Mayol was the only Filipino who fought in the undercard. He scored a majority 10-round decision over Mexico’s Javier Gallo to raise his record of 28-5-2, with 21 KOs.

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Panamanian ring legend Roberto Duran was at ringside to witness Mosley’s humiliation. Asked by countryman and frequent Manila visitor Carlos Costa if Pacquiao would’ve beaten him in the Hands of Stone’s prime as a lightweight, Duran said no way.

“Duran told me he’s a big Pacquiao fan,” said Costa, a heavy equipment dealer who tracks Filipinos fighting all over the world and often watches their bouts. “Now is Manny’s time, he mentioned. But if he fought Manny in his prime as a lightweight, Duran would’ve won – at least, that’s how he sees it.” Ironically, Mosley once said he fights like Duran who liked to bang the body to soften up his opponents for the kill.

Costa has many close Filipino friends, including Peñalosa, philboxing.com owner Dong Secuya and referee Danrex Tapdasan. In Las Vegas last weekend, he introduced Peñalosa to 34-year-old former WBA and IBF superbantamweight champion Celestino Caballero of Panama. Caballero now lives in Las Vegas and drives a Lexus. A promoter once tried to match Peñalosa against Caballero but the fight never pushed through. Caballero, at 5-11, towers over Peñalosa.

Manny Pacquiao: The night Shane Mosley became “Shame” Mosley Tuesday, May 10, 2011 By Superstar Billy Graham

During the last few months of this year, The Superstar and many boxing fans witnessed several upsets in boxing and near upsets. Victor Ortiz who was a heavy underdog against undefeated Andre Berto, defeated the fast heavy punching Andre Berto which could be named fight of the year. Another upset in that same night was Orlando Salido defeating #1 ranked featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez. This defeat was even more impressive when Salido knocked out also heavily favored JuanMa Lopez in the round. Also in that same night again, another heavily favored James Kirkland was knocked out by the 2nd round by light puncher Nobuhiro Ishida. Kirkland who then was sporting an impressive 27-0 record with 24 going by way of knock out. Many thought this would be an easy cake walk for Kirkland but unfortunately nobody told Ishida. It took Ishida only 2 rounds to knock out James “Mandingo” Kirkland. Nobody in the boxing world would have predicted that. That same month of April, another heavy favored fighter, David Lemieux was expected to have an easy opponent of Marco Antonio Rubio. Most everyone picking Lemieux who was also undefeated with a 24-0 record to easily dispose of Rubio. Instead Lemieux was knocked out in the 7th round. People were already proclaiming “the year of the upsets”. So many thought the tradition of upsets would continue, and many were picking Shane Mosley would pull off the biggest upset of the year by defeating the fighting Congressman and current #1 Pound for Pound fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao. Even though Manny Pacquiao was heavily favored to win this bout, many boxing experts believed Shane has the capability of pulling off an upset due to Manny Pacquiao would suit his style of fighting and this was the type of fight that will benefit the bigger Shane Mosley who is also known for his speed and power. Shane rest assured the world in Fight Camp 360, he will no doubt knock out the Pacman. Even during the first promotional tour of the fight, Shane was commenting on how small Manny was when they were standing next to each other. Shane believed his size, power,and speed would be too much for Manny to overcome and predicting a knockout. Unfortunately, by fight night, all those predictions and chest pumping by Shane Mosley fell by wayside. It never materialized.

When Shane Mosley got to taste Manny Pacquiao’s power on the 3rd round, which lead to a knock down, Shane immediately knew Manny’s intention was to send him to the hospital. At that point, Shane didn’t want any part of Manny Pacquiao, abandoned his game plan going toe to toe and instead used plan F (flee), run and hug. It was the most deplorable action by a prize fighter. Shane was in complete survival mode, unwilling to exchange with the smaller fighter whom he though he would dominate. Instead, Shane feared Manny’s punch so much that during the post interview he made it known to everyone Manny’s power is something he has never felt before in his boxing career. And listening to Shane very closely, he wanted no part of it after the 3rd round knockdown. It was unbecoming of a legendary future hall of famer. He went from Shane to Shame that same night. Everyone expected this future hall of famer to leave his shield in the ring and fight like a warrior. Instead, we all witnessed a fighter who became an unwilling opponent to the world #1 fighter. Unwilling to fight. Unwilling to show everyone he still has it. Unwilling to respect his opponent by giving him the best that he has. Unwilling to give the boxing and its fans the best entertainment. Only one fighter was willing to try to entertain the fans, and it was ONLY MANNY PACQUIAO.

People were critical when Manny fought Antonio Margarito, but the fight was highly entertaining. Margarito despite having only one eye most throughout the fight, fought valiantly by continuing to go forward and fight. Margarito never wanted to stop the fight despite by the 7th round his right eye was completely shut. We must give Margarito his due, he left his shield on the ring and gave Manny and the fans great respect by giving it his all despite having only one eye by the end of the night.

Erik Morales, should be voted as the inspirational fighter of the year. The fight between Erik Morales vs Marcos Maidana, was thought to be a lopsided bout between an aging just out of retirement Erik Morales going against a young bull and heavy punching Marcos Maidana. Maidana at that time was ranked #3 light welterweight in the world. Possessing at that time an impressive 30-1 record with 27 going by way of knock out, an eye popping 84%. We all thought this was going to be a major beatdown of epic proportion. Even Bob Arum was concerned of his former fighter. Instead what we all witnessed, was a fight that defied the world. Morales after being heavily battered at the first round sustained a right eye injury that swelled to a grotesque size. It really looked like Morales had a tumor on his eye. But despite having one eye throughout the whole fight, he went on and fought like a warrior. Nearly pulling the biggest upset of the year. Many thought and The Superstar himself, believed Morales won this fight unanimously. This is what true legendary prize fighters do, fight valiantly and leave your shield in the ring. Unfortunately, Shane does not possess the warrior’s heart anymore.. The Superstar believes SHAME MOSLEY should retire and never fool the fight fans into believing in him again. The Superstar once believed in Shane but this time, Shane failed himself but more importantly he failed boxing. There is no excuse to not give the best fighter in the world your best. NO EXCUSE!!! Instead Shane was more preoccupied with not getting hurt and protecting that false ” never being knocked out” record. Which The Superstar believes is now tainted. The Superstar and many boxing fans will never respect Shane’s record of never being knocked out. Running and hugging throughout the fight, is the cowards way to preserving this meaningless record. This was a very selfish act by Shane. And sadly, many boxing fans including The Superstar have lost respect for Sugar Shane Mosley. A time we all thought would never happen.

Rated K - Charice, Manny Pacquiao & Arnel Pineda = 11/21/10