Manny Pacquiao

By Christine Killimayer · May 3, 2009 · 7:00 a.m.

After weeks of anticipation and hype, Manny Pacquiao quickly put an end to his junior welterweight match-up with Ricky Hatton with a KO of "The Hitman" at the end of the second round.

Manny Pacquiao, right, is sent to a neutral corner by referee Kenny Bayless after Miguel Cotto goes down in the fourth round.

Talk turns to Manny Pacquiao ﬁght with Floyd Mayweather Jr.: ‘Whole world’ wants to see it, Pacquiao’s trainer says; Monday, November 16, 2009; By Jeff Haney; Grandiose pronouncements were uttered about when and where negotiations would begin for a proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Manny Pacquiao, left, and welterweight champion Miguel Cotto pose after their weigh-ins Friday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Boxers, others weigh in: Take Five:; Saturday, November 14, 2009; By Jeff Haney; After turning pro as a 106-pounder in 1995, Manny Pacquiao has won world championships in six weight divisions and could win a seventh by taking Miguel Cotto’s welterweight belt.

Manny Pacquiao strikes a pose Tuesday at the MGM Grand, where he'll face Miguel Cotto on Saturday.

Pricing out wagers on Pacquiao-Cotto: Friday, November 13, 2009; By Jeff Haney; I would not go so far as to call the betting line mispriced in Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, particularly as it continues to drift higher in favor of Pacquiao.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is surrounded by photographers on arrival Tuesday at the MGM Grand.

One for the ages: Pacquiao-Cotto match drawing international attention, might set pay-per-view record; Thursday, November 12, 2009; By Jeff Haney; When Manny Pacquiao was hailed as the hottest boxer in the sport at Wednesday’s prefight news conference at the MGM Grand, it was not just lip service.

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines hits a double-end bag during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Pacquiao will challenge WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico for the title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up: BOXING: Boxing trainer a master of getting under the other guy's skin, says he'll take any advantage he can get; Saturday, November 7, 2009; By Jeff Haney; Freddie Roach has earned a reputation as boxing’s finest trainer. More than this, in recent years Roach has become a master of psychological gamesmanship. Roach has developed a knack for making just the right remark to get into the heads of his opposition before a fight, for playing those mind games — “pushing the barriers, planting seeds,” as ringside color commentator John Lennon put it.

WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, left, of Puerto Rico during a workout for the media at the Pound4Pound Gym in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Cotto is scheduled to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao: Friday, November 6, 2009; By Jeff Haney; On orders from Miguel Cotto, the heat was turned way up inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym on La Cienega Boulevard this week.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, sits on the stage during a news conference in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. Pacquiao, considered the pound-for-pound best, and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, announced their Nov. 14 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao lends hand to Philippines storm relief: Friday, October 9, 2009; Dave Skretta, AP Sports Writer; Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao took a break from training camp in the Philippines last weekend to distribute food and supplies to hundreds of people who have been affected by the country's worst flooding in 40 years.

Gina Carano, Randy Couture, Manny Pacquiao bare body, or parts, for ESPN: MMA Notebook: Kimbo Slice ready for rematch; Walker challenges UFC's White; Lashley to Strikeforce?; Friday, October 2, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; Three staples in the Las Vegas fight scene, Gina Carano, Randy Couture, and Manny Pacquiao, will appear in ESPN The Magazine’s first “Body Issue,” which hits newsstands next week. Carano, known as the face of female mixed martial arts, the legendary UFC Hall of Famer Couture, and pound-for-pound boxing king Pacquiao will be among 30 male and female pro athletes posing nude or semi-nude for ESPN’s version of Sports Illustrator’s famous swimsuit edition.

U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. waves to a crowd of fans gathered outside a gym in east London on May 22, 2009. Mayweather will fight Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez in a bout entitled 'Number One/Numero Uno' on July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

'Money' talks Manny: boxing: Questions of Pacquiao overshadow Mayweather's fight with Marquez; Tuesday, July 14, 2009; By Brett Okamoto; Just to clarify: It is Juan Manuel Marquez, and not Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing in his return to boxing at the MGM Grand on Sept. 19, right? Okay, just making sure. It sure didn't seem that way Tuesday during a teleconference that included the undefeated Mayweather, Marquez, and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Richard Schaefer. Although topics did include his injured rib, a bit on Marquez and his return to boxing, it seemed all anyone was interested in was a potential meeting with the Filipino pound-for-pound king.

Pussycat Dolls singer wants to sing at Pacquiao fight: Thursday, June 11, 2009; Associated Press; The half-Filipino lead vocalist for the American pop group Pussycat Dolls says she wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again.

World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley, left, said Wednesday that he's in negotiations for a fall fight with pound-for-pound Manny Pacquiao, right.

Mosley trying to finalize deal with Pacquiao: BOXING: WBA welterweight champion says catch-weight fight could happen in October; Wednesday, June 3, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; The contracts have yet to be signed, but on paper there seems to be at least a little intrigue for a matchup this fall between two of the top fighters in the world. World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley 46-5-0 (39 KOs) said Wednesday that only a few obstacles stand between him and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao 49-3-2 (37 KOs) securing a catch-weight bout for Oct. 17.

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, right, poses as Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao cuts a cake given to him at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, on Monday. Pacquiao, who stunned Ricky Hatton in the second round of their title fight on May 3 in Las Vegas, was greeted by huge crowds at his homecoming.

Filipinos party at Pacquiao's homecoming after Las Vegas victory: Boxing:; Monday, May 11, 2009; Associated Press; Huge crowds cheered Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao as a convoy paraded him from Manila’s squalid slums to the presidential palace for Monday’s government-declared national celebration of his latest victory.

Manny Pacquiao, right, punches at Ricky Hatton during their junior welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on May 2, 2009.

Comparisons fly like his ﬁsts: Boxing: After his knockout of Hatton, Pacquiao mentioned in same breaths as Armstrong, Ali; Monday, May 4, 2009; By Jeff Haney; The term “pound for pound” draws derision from some boxing insiders — perhaps because it lends itself to a subjective rather than a coolly logical analysis of the fight game, or perhaps because it is seen as the province of the pundits, the hoi polloi, the fans.

Manny Pacquiao poses after his second round knockout of Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2, 2009. With Pacquio are boxing promoter Bob Arum, second from right, and head trainer Freddie Roach, far right.

Mayweather-Pacquiao seems inevitable: After flattening Hatton, is 'Pretty Boy' next step for Filipino superstar?; Sunday, May 3, 2009; By Brett Okamoto; If Floyd Mayweather Jr. planned to steal the spotlight away from Manny Pacquiao on Saturday by announcing his return to ring, that ruse was ruined before the second round even ended in Pacquiao’s megafight with Ricky Hatton. With one perfect punch, the “Pac-Man” flattened Hatton, cemented his already rock-solid legacy, and made boxing pundits wonder what's next for the pound-for-pound king.

Referee Kenny Bayless checks on British boxer Ricky Hatton after he was knocked out by Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, in the second round of their junior welterweight title boxing match Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

'Pac-Man' KOs Hatton in second round: Pound-for-pound king proves more dominant than De La Hoya fight; Saturday, May 2, 2009; By Jeff Haney, Andy Samuelson; After months of promoting "The Battle of East and West," pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao stopped the megafight in a matter of moments. Pacquiao dropped Ricky Hatton twice in the first round, and quickly finished the the IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champ off in the final second of the second round. A vicious left hand left "The Hitman" on the canvas for several minutes while Pacquiao quietly celebrated in his corner.

Manny Pacquiao of Philippines speaks during a news conference in Hollywood, California on March 30, 2009. Hatton and Pacquiao will meet for a junior welterweight (140 lbs) bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2.

Pacquiao's fights provide peace in Philippines: Pound-for-pound king dreams of being a politician and promoting change in home country; Saturday, May 2, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; Manny Pacquiao has a power that few people, if any throughout the world, possess. When the Filipino fights, men in the Philippines stop fighting. “I told them that if that can be the reason the guns will be silent in my country, I can fight every day — just for them,” said Pacquiao, who has been told by high-ranking military officials that during his boxing matches hostile guerrillas and the army call a truce.

The fight tonight between Manny Pacquiao, left, and Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is a sold-out affair likely to attract strong showings of the fighters' international fan bases.

Take Five: The day of the big fight has finally arrived: MANNY PACQUIAO VS. RICKY HATTON:; Saturday, May 2, 2009; By Jeff Haney; The fight is being promoted as “The Battle of East and West,” in honor of Manny Pacquiao’s Filipino heritage and Ricky Hatton’s British background, and in a nod to Rudyard Kipling’s 1889 poem “The Ballad of East and West.” Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, quoted the final lines in announcing the match: “But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth/When two strong men stand face to face, though they come from the ends of the earth.” Top Rank boss Bob Arum, also a fan of Kipling’s work, recalled he used a similar title when ...

Filipino lawmakers can't meet -- they're in Las Vegas: Pacquiao vs. Hatton:; Friday, May 1, 2009; By Brendan Buhler; The Philippines' House of Representatives does not have enough members to legislate next week, as at least 50 members, including the speaker of the House, are traveling to Las Vegas to attend this weekend's boxing match between national favorite Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton.

Junior welterweight boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, of Philippines laughs as he tries a face-to-face pose with Ricky Hatton of England pose during a news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 29, 2009. The boxers will meet for a 12-round bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

All talked out: Pacquiao, Hatton have little left to say at final news conference; Thursday, April 30, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; So what’s the top-ranked pugilist on the planet do when he has answered practically every questioned that can be thrown at him? Grab the microphone and talk some more, of course. During the very end of an hour-plus press conference at the MGM Grand Wednesday, Manny Pacquiao sheepishly grinned as the majority of reporters filed away from him at the media center, before pulling a mic out of its stand and yelling: “Make some noise,” in his best DJ voice.

Researcher: It’s best to shut up and fight: Pacquiao vs. hatton:; Wednesday, April 29, 2009; By Jeff Haney; All too often in a competitive event -- whether it’s a poker tournament, the Madden NFL video game or a professional prizefight -- trash talking tends to backfire, according to a doctoral dissertation by Ben Conmy, a recent transplant to Las Vegas.

Junior welterweight boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines, heads to his room after making his official arrival at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., April 28, 2009. Boxing promoter Bob Arum is at left. Pacquiao will fight Ricky Hatton of England at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2.

'Pac-Mom' makes first U.S. visit to see her son fight: Boxing: Pacquiao, mother swarmed at Mandalay Bay; Hatton makes Brits happy in grand arrival at MGM; Tuesday, April 28, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; The situation has played out so many times before in his native Philippines that Manny Pacquiao was nearly unfazed when it occurred Tuesday afternoon in the United States. But nothing could have prepped Pacquiao’s guest of honor for the mob scene that spilled out at Mandalay Bay. While all the attention and excitement was strictly reserved for the pound-for-pound king, Pacquiao’s mother.

This week's Asian Journal beams about Manny Pacquiao's ceremonial first pitch at a San Francisco Giants game.

Pacquiao revered by his people: Boxing: Forget celebrity status, Filipinos in Las Vegas view pound-for-pound king as a saint; Sunday, April 26, 2009; By Rob Miech; Growing up in Manila, Efren Veando was 19 when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the third and final time, in 1975, in the epic Thrilla in Manila at Araneta Coliseum. Friday afternoon, after the 53-year-old Veando loaded several bags of groceries in the back of his SUV in the Seafood City parking lot, he was asked about Manny Pacquiao. “He started out selling cigarettes and now he’s our great champion," Veando said. "He understands where he started. He gives a lot of hope to the youth of the Philippines."

Manny Pacquiao is shown before a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California March 31, 2009. Pacquiao of Philippines will take on Ricky Hatton of England in a 12-round fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2.

Pacquiao ready to perform for Filipinos: boxing: Arum says southpaw will go down as one of the best in boxing history; Saturday, April 25, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; Manny Pacquaio already was an international icon before his one-sided victory over Oscar De La Hoya in December, but his one-sided beatdown of the “Golden Boy” in Las Vegas cemented his status as boxing’s pound-for-pound king. “It was different after I beat De La Hoya,” Paquiao said during a teleconference Friday, searching for the right words to convey how his extreme popularity in the Philippines reached yet another level after his dominant win over De La Hoya. “It’s hard to describe. But there was even a different feeling back home.”

Boxers Manny Pacquiao, far left, of the Philippines, and Ricky Hatton, far right, of England, pose with their trainers Freddie Roach, center left, and Floyd Mayweather Sr., who lift a specialized trophy for the "No. 1 Pound for Pound Best Trainer in the World" during a news conference in Hollywood, California March 30, 2009. Hatton and Pacquiao will meet for a junior welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2.

Trainers again trade verbal jabs: Hatton-Pacquiao: Roach and Mayweather recount who was the better boxer in their day; Thursday, April 23, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; While the two boxers taking part in the megafight at the Las Vegas casino have been about as cordial as possible in their dealings with the press, their trainers have exchanged verbal barbs on almost a daily basis. A teleconference on Wednesday saw another battle in Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s escalating war of words — this time the two former boxers took it all the way back to their days in the ring.

Light welterweight boxer Ricky Hatton of England shadow boxes as trainer Floyd mayweather Sr. looks on during a media workout in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday, April 16, 2009.

Hatton says he has 'no doubt' he will defeat Pacquiao: Boxing:; Wednesday, April 22, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; Ricky Hatton’s not opposed to talking about his craft. After all, the Brit is one of the world’s best boxers. But rarely does “The Hitman” brag about his ring heroics. On Tuesday during a conference call with reporters for his May 2 fight against Manny Pacquiao, the confident Manchester, England, native sounded almost cocky. “There's no doubt in my mind who's going to win this fight,” Hatton said.

Floyd Mayweather Sr., left, trainer for light welterweight boxer Ricky Hatton of England, holds up a T-shirt as Hatton jumps rope during a media workout in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday, April 16, 2009. The T-shirt was part of a gag gift given by rival trainer Freddie Roach.

Hatton-Pacquiao: Sideshow battle continues: boxing: Roach's joke gets Mayweather Sr. revved up again; Friday, April 17, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; The gesture seemed, well, almost genuinely nice. Then again that was only at first glance. Factor in the escalating war of words that Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao’s trainers have bombed on each other in the last few weeks, and every media member inside the cramped IBA gym Thursday afternoon knew nothing good could come from the gift setting on the table.

Manny Pacquiao gets stretched out by strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California March 31, 2009. Pacquiao of Philippines will take on Ricky Hatton of England in a 12-round fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2.

Pacquiao the prankster: boxing: Boxing's pound-for-pound king shows his punchy sense of humor; Thursday, April 16, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; Manny Pacquiao may be known as boxing's pound-for-pound champ, but he's also a world-class prankster. “He’s quite the jokester,” said Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach. “He likes to have fun, and he has a great sense of humor.” Pacquaio’s strength and conditioning trainer Alex Ariza seems to be the reigning fighter of the year’s favorite target.

Manny Pacquiao has won nine consecutive boxing matches, including three career-defining victories last year against Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar De La Hoya. He fights Ricky Hatton on May 2.

Manny Pacquiao: A good guy and a bad man: Boxing: Pacquiao’s popularity outside the ring goes beyond his skill inside it. For his fans, it’s personal; Wednesday, April 8, 2009; By Jeff Haney; To watch Manny Pacquiao interact with his fans is to witness something special. Sure, some want an autograph or a conventional handshake. Others, though, prefer to touch Pacquiao’s arm or rub their fingers against his sleeve, as if he were a religious figure or a living, breathing statue of a saint. “It’s because that’s exactly the way they look at him,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum, who promotes Pacquiao.

Ricky Hatton, a boxer from England, is shown in 2007 preparing for a bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Hatton will return to Las Vegas for a May 2 junior welterweight match against Manny Pacquiao in an eagerly awaited fight. Hatton, who has been training with Floyd Mayweather Sr., says he's been working on his hand speed.

Hatton’s got confidence cornered: BOXING:; Saturday, March 7, 2009; By Jeff Haney; Ricky Hatton makes a convincing case for his prospects against Manny Pacquiao in their May 2 junior welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand.

Ricky Hatton (left) of England poses with his trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. during a post fight press conference after defeating Paulie Malignaggi in a junior welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Fun has begun for Hatton-Pacquiao bout: Boxing: Boxers will square off May 2 at the MGM Grand; Thursday, March 5, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; While Manny Pacquiao fans line the streets by the thousands in his native Philippines to watch the universally regarded pound-for-pound champ box, another prize fighter thinks he’s got just the type of style to stop Pacquiao’s legendary status from growing.

WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya shortly after their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won by TKO after the end of the eighth round.

Hatton-Paqcuiao set for May 2 at MGM: Boxing: Pound-for-pound king could hold three titles at the same time; Thursday, January 29, 2009; By Andy Samuelson; The month-long drama surrounding the potential boxing megabout between junior welterweight champ Ricky Hatton and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquaio is over. Promoters for the two boxers announced their official agreement Wednesday, setting the match for May 2 at the MGM Grand.

Pacquiao-Hatton back on for May 2 in Vegas: Friday, January 23, 2009; Associated Press; Pacquiao-Hatton back on for May 2 in Vegas

Oscar De La Hoya sits in his corner between rounds of Saturday night's welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

After great career, De La Hoya sent packing: BOXING:; Monday, December 8, 2008; By Jeff Haney; From the moment the two men agreed to fight, Manny Pacquiao’s handlers had been trying to psyche Oscar De La Hoya out of his game.

Manny Pacquiao connects with Oscar De La Hoya their 'Dream Match' at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Pacquiao won with an eighth-round TKO.

Pound-for-pound champ proves it: BOXING: Weight wasn't an issue as Pacquiao easily defeats De La Hoya; Saturday, December 6, 2008; By Jeff Haney, Andy Samuelson; This was no dream. Manny Pacquiao, boxing's pound-for-pound champ, proved it once again as he did everything but put the sport's "Golden Boy" to sleep in front of 15,001 adrenaline-filled fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Oscar De La Hoya, left, and Manny Pacquiao face off Friday during the weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for their 12-round welterweight fight today. Bernard Hopkins, the former middleweight champion, looks on at center.

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao: TAKE FIVE:; Saturday, December 6, 2008; By Jeff Haney; Much has been made of Manny Pacquiao’s decision to jump to the welterweight division after winning a world championship in his lone fight at lightweight (135 pounds) to go with his earlier titles at 112, 122 and 130 pounds.

Boxers Oscar De La Hoya, left, and Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines face each other during an official weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, December 5, 2008. De La Hoya and Pacquiao will meet for a 12-round welterweight fight at the arena on Saturday.

Lopez weighs in with comedy: De La Hoya-Pacquiao: Comedian steals show as 'Dream Match' duo tips scales; Friday, December 5, 2008; By Andy Samuelson; Comedian George Lopez offers up final words during Friday's weigh-in for Saturday night's mega-fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao.

Boxers Oscar De La Hoya, left, and Manny Pacquiao pose during a news conference at the MGM Grand Wednesday, December 3, 2008. De La Hoya and Pacquiao will meet for a 12-round welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Nothing quite like buildup to a fight: De La Hoya-Pacquiao: Hype before a slugfest spurs an emotional excitement unmatched by other spectacles; Friday, December 5, 2008; By Ron Kantowski; In the pantheon of sporting events that come with a buildup, nothing quite matches a boxing megafight. True, it’s not often the fight itself lives up to the weeks and months of hype that precede it.

Oscar De La Hoya (above) and Manny Pacquiao will clash Saturday in a much-anticipated welterweight fight. Pay-per-view sales numbers are ahead of the record pace set for De La Hoya's 2007 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A recession-proof fight? Promoter thinks so: De La Hoya-Pacquiao:; Thursday, December 4, 2008; By Jeff Haney; Those who track such arcane segments of the business are reporting that preliminary sales of the pay-per-view broadcast of Saturday night’s Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao fight have been encouraging. The figures are so strong, in fact, they’re outpacing the numbers put up by De La Hoya’s bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May 2007.

Weighty issues solved: De La Hoya, Pacquiao ready: De La Hoya-Pacquiao:; Wednesday, December 3, 2008; Associated Press; Oscar De La Hoya says he's been down to 147 pounds for weeks, and one look at him in a track suit Wednesday seemed to back that up. The same can't be said about Manny Pacquiao, but his job in the weeks preparing for his fight with De La Hoya wasn't to diet but to eat as much as he possibly could.

Boxer Oscar De La Hoya greets fans as he makes his official "arrival" at the MGM Grand on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao will meet for a 12-round welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Boxers arrive in grand fashion: De La Hoya-Pacquiao: De La Hoya, Pacquiao prepared for 'Dream Match'; Tuesday, December 2, 2008; By Andy Samuelson; Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya made their official arrivals Tuesday with much fanfare at the Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand casinos. The two boxers will face off Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a 12-round welterweight fight.

Historic feat provides target for Pacquiao: Boxing: He can come close to Henry Armstrong by winning in a third weight class this year; Tuesday, December 2, 2008; By Jeff Haney; Boxing historians refer to it as the sport’s most extraordinary achievement.

Trainers Buboy Fernandez, left, and Freddie Roach unwrap Manny Pacquiao's hands after a workout at Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif., where Pacquiao is preparing for his Dec. 6 welterweight fight against Oscar De La Hoya.

Trainer aims jabs at new, if familiar, foe: Boxing: De La Hoya too slow to stop Pacquiao, says man who once worked in opposite corner; Thursday, November 27, 2008; By Jeff Haney; In the gym last week at his Wild Card Boxing Club, where he is training Manny Pacquiao for his Dec. 6 welterweight fight against Oscar De La Hoya, Freddie Roach laid out his analysis of the match.

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, left, of Mexico and Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines flex during their weigh-in Friday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Pacquiao says their bout will be his last in this division.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez, 'Unfinished Business': Take Five:; Saturday, March 15, 2008; By Jeff Haney; If any fight demanded a rematch, it was the first meeting between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, on May 8, 2004.

Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, left, and Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines face off after a news conference Wednesday in Las Vegas. They fought to a draw in 2004.

Jeff Haney shops around for betting lines on the title bout Saturday night between super featherweights: Odds 'N' Ends :; Friday, March 14, 2008; By Jeff Haney; In an avowed effort to become pure in mind, body and spirit, Manny Pacquiao gave up gambling during his preparation for Saturday night’s world title fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Morales open to fourth fight with Barrera: Monday, March 21, 2005; Time and again, Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao elicited deafening roars from the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with furious exchanges of cleanly landed punches.

Pride on the line: Thursday, March 17, 2005; By Jeff Haney; Supporters of Manny Pacquiao in Saturday's 130-pound showdown against Erik Morales point to their man's electrifying performance in the early going of his most recent fight in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao

Occupation: Professional Boxer
Titles: WBC lightweight world champion, WBC super featherweight world champion, IBF super bantamweight world champion and WBC flyweight world champion.
Official Web page: www.mannypacquiao.ph/
Born: Dec. 17, 1978, Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines.
Birth name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
Nationality: Filipino
Physical stats: Height: 5-foot-6.5. Stance: Southpaw.
Boxing record 49 wins (37 by knockout), 3 defeats, 2 draws
Early life: Began boxing at age 16 at light flyweight. Professional debut on Jan. 22, 1995, against Edmund "Enting" Ignacio, winning a decision.
Big break: Won by TKO against IBF Super Bantamweight champion Lehiohonolo Ledwaba June 23, 2001, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Last fight: May 2, 2009, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with TKO of the UK's Ricky Hatton for Hatton's IBO and Ring Magazine Light Welterweight titles.

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