Usapang Boxing Thread

**jozef_10** · May 3rd, 2009 11:22 PM

more on mayweather sr. vs roach

“He (Mayweather Sr.) is just so jealous, I think, of me," said Roach. "He says who have I ever trained, I've never taken a fighter all the way from the start. 'I had my son.' Yeah, he got his wife pregnant with his son, but Roger (his brother) taught him how to fight."

Oh, yeah, Freddie went there. But he can't help himself, and after taking verbal shots for a few years (starting when Roach replaced Mayweather Sr. in De La Hoya's corner when he faced his son in 2007) he just had to fire back.

"Yeah, I try to be OK and not say nothing back because I gotta consider where it's coming from. I don't even dislike him, he's kinda harmless, he's a bit funny at times," Roach concedes. "And y'know, what? As a trainer, he might be OK, I don't know, I've never really worked with the guy. He's had some success, I'm sure he's good at what he does. But why does he have to attack me? I just don't understand it so much. But the thing is, am I better than him? Who cares? I have the better fighter. That's what counts."

Does Roach believe that Mayweather Sr. has made any real change in Hatton?

"You watch the Paulie Malignaggi fight and they say he boxed better in that fight. I've studied that tape over and over, he's the same guy," is Roach's opinion. "He just threw more right hands because he had success with it early in the fight. Usually, he throws more left hooks. But he didn't use his jab, he didn't box well. Paulie, he's non-threatening; let's face it, Paulie's not in the class of Manny. I mean, he couldn't even knock Paulie out. Buddy (McGirt) had to stop the fight. He wasn't impressive."

That being said, Hatton is, if anything, tough and determined. Does Roach really believe this fight is over in three rounds?

"I just said that to mess with Floyd," he admits, laughing. "He got mad. I know he's a tough guy. We're ready to go 12 hard rounds, but I do believe we'll knock him out before the fight’s over. I'm going to bet the under because I think the over/under is 10.5 rounds and I will bet that. And I will win."

http://www.maxboxing.com/Kim/Kim050109.asp

**oliver1013** · May 5th, 2009 01:49 AM

Meron bang site kung saan kinukumpara pinaka magagaling na boxers of all time? wins,losses, titles,boxing greats defeated etc..gusto ko sana i kumpara si Pacman sa iba kasi sabi ng mga experto might be the best ever

**testament11** · May 5th, 2009 09:39 AM

ewan ko lang kung meron sa fightnews.com

**fourtheboys96** · May 5th, 2009 06:28 PM

spur of the moment assessment lang yun. lets wait a few more weeks and let hype die down before we assess the accomplishment in relation to the greats.

**oliver1013** · May 6th, 2009 12:41 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/box...ge=greatest110

Eto nakita ko top 50, kasama mga ni rape ni Pacman sina morales, barrera, at dela hoya...si Pacman wala

**chua_riwap** · May 6th, 2009 02:18 AM

Ring Magazine Pound for Pound (All Weights)

1. Manny Pacquiao - Philippines
2. Juan Manuel Marquez - Mexico
3. Bernard Hopkins - USA
4. Shane Mosley - USA
5. Israel Vazquez - Mexico
6. Rafael Marquez -Mexico
7. Miguel Cotto - Puerto Rico
8. Nonito Donaire - Philippines
9. Vic Darchinyan - Armenia
10. Celestino Caballero - Panama

http://www.ringtv.com/ratings/

**Zeus** · May 7th, 2009 06:07 PM

Valero: Pacquiao promised to fight me, too

05/07/2009 | 11:33 AM

MANILA, Philippines – Don’t you forget me.

Venezuelan lightweight champ and knockout artist Edwin Valero of Venezuela squeezed his name into the long line of possible next-in-line for pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao, claiming his promotional pact with Top Rank guarantees a showdown with his stablemate.

In a report by Boxing Scene, the unbeaten WBC lightweight champ asserted that in private, the Filipino superstar himself had given his OK to his much sought matchup in the future.

"My fight with Manny Pacquiao is signed. It was one of the conditions that I gave to my manager, Jose Castillo, for me to sign with Bob Arum (Top Rank)," Boxing Scene’s Mark Vester, quoting Valero’s statement from SNOV, reported.

Owner of a 100% knockout clip in his 25 fights, Valero insisted that the only way Pacquiao could walk away from their set date would be to retire.

“This is something that he (Arum) has not revealed to the press because the fight is not mandatory, in case Pacquiao walks away. But that is the only way to avoid the fight, if he leaves boxing. So I am relaxed and working to build my name for my opportunity. It was something that was spoken about with Pacquiao and he said yes. That was in January," Valero related.

Valero, who was even Pacquiao’s guest at his Las Vegas-style 30th birthday bash in General Santos City, claimed only he can give the Pacman a run for his money when it comes to power – not Hatton as earlier advertised, or anyone between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. or Juan Manuel Marquez.

“For now I imagine that they are going to fight the winner of Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez, but none of those fighters have the power to surpass his defense. I would be able to offer a much better fight than the one Hatton did. I only hope that Pacquiao gives me the opportunity. I would have no problem in moving up in weight (light-welterweight) to fight him," Valero said.

Valero’ s name has been lost in the list being floated as possible foes for Pacquiao next outing for October or November. Aside from the comebacking P4P boss Mayweather and old rival Marquez, the Pacquiao camp is also said to be considering Miguel Cotto, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Sugar Shane Mosley in the vicinity of 140-147lbs.

Newly-crowned IBO light-welterweight king Pacquiao, who is currently on his way back to the Philippines, had said he was ready to take on all comers from 140 to 147 and to some extent, 135 lbs but would leave it up to Top Rank to decide his next foe. –GMANews.TV

Gusto rin ni Valero makatikim ng matulog sa canvastulad ni Hatton

**claRkEnt** · May 7th, 2009 06:24 PM

si Valero ba yung may sinabihan ni Pacman na puro tricycle drivers naman nakalaban kaya puro KO? same guy na may tama sa ulo kaya ayaw palabanin in US territory?

**Zeus** · May 7th, 2009 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by claRkEnt

si Valero ba yung may sinabihan ni Pacman na puro tricycle drivers naman nakalaban kaya puro KO? same guy na may tama sa ulo kaya ayaw palabanin in US territory?

siya nga yun sinasabi ni Pacman na puro tricycle drivers ang kalaban