In the wake of Manny Pacquiao’s one-sided demolition of Miguel Cotto last Saturday, the focus was rightly put on Pacquiao. His performance was remarkable. But I was more interested in the circumstances surrounding Cotto, who took a slow, methodical whipping. Continue Reading »
Why Dont Trainers Stop Fights to Protect Boxers like Miguel Cotto?

MANILA — The Philippines rolled out the red carpet in a rock star reception Friday for pound-for-pound king and newly crowned World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

High-ranking officials and fans flocked to Manila’s international airport as the 30-year-old Pacquiao flew in five days after he demolished Puerto Rican champ Miguel Cotto to become the only fighter in history to win seven titles in as many weight classes. Continue Reading »
Rock star welcome at home for boxing king Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao was in extraordinary form last night, both inside the ring, where he dismantled Miguel Cotto to win a world title in a seventh different weight division (a record), and outside the ring, where he interrupted his jovial post-fight press conference to sing a love song. “I’m just ordinary,” the always humble Manny had said earlier in the proceedings. As a singer, perhaps. As a boxer, not a chance. Continue Reading »
Pacquiao is the greatest boxer and I have seen them all, says Bob Arum

Manny Pacquiao was fighting for those struggling in his home country, the Philippines, who were ravaged recently by a trio of typhoons. He was fighting for his family — for his father, who made a rare appearance — and for the millions of fans who follow his every move. Continue Reading »
In Punishing Fashion, Pacquiao Wins 7th Title