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Is that GATOR's sports bar and grill? WA is great bro lot's of beautiful state parks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
your from kent? thats just outside seattle!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PavlikKent WA, If PAC trains in VANCOUVER I'll definitely visit:)Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
i use to go to a sports bar and watch ppv boxing at the one in Renton. I thought I was the only one here from washington ;D
Washington is awesome. I love it there. If I was an American, I would move to Seattle in an instant. It (and Tokyo) are the two best cities I have ever been to. I love it there. My girlfriend and I are headed down in Oct. to see the Pogues. We're going to catch the Coho to Port Angeles and drive to Seattle. There's a whole bunch of places I want to see along the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by PavlikIs that GATOR's sports bar and grill? WA is great bro lot's of beautiful state parks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rainyour from kent? thats just outside seattle!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik
i use to go to a sports bar and watch ppv boxing at the one in Renton. I thought I was the only one here from washington ;D
Enjoy your visit, also try Leavenworth WA it has that quaint German town overlooking the mountain. It's about 3.5 hour drive from Seattle. I also love Vancouver by the way, very beautiful place and the Canadians by the way are very accepting and accomodating people not that I'm patronizing.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHWashington is awesome. I love it there. If I was an American, I would move to Seattle in an instant. It (and Tokyo) are the two best cities I have ever been to. I love it there. My girlfriend and I are headed down in Oct. to see the Pogues. We're going to catch the Coho to Port Angeles and drive to Seattle. There's a whole bunch of places I want to see along the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by PavlikIs that GATOR's sports bar and grill? WA is great bro lot's of beautiful state parks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
Pacquiao, Cotto, Arum giving WBO axe in favor of WBC
Pacquiao, Cotto, Arum giving WBO axe in favor of WBC
August 11, 10:50 PMhttp://image.examiner.com/img/greydot.gifNY Boxing Examinerhttp://image.examiner.com/img/greydot.gifMichael Marley
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Looks like WBO gets heave ho and WBC ateps in (Jae C. Hong, AP Photo)
The WBO and its president, Paco Valcarcel, may be getting left at the altar by Bob Arum.
In a very shrewd back door play with his so called “Diamond Belt,” Don Jose Sulaiman has undercut the sanctioning fee price ($150,000 for Miguel Cotto, same for Manny Pacquiao).
I don’t know the exact amount Sulaiman is shopping his new belt to Arum for but it is a mere pittance compared to the $300,000 Arum would have to shell out to Valcarcel’s organization.
Arum could care less about either Alphabet Soup organization and this is why Top Rank’s press release announcing the Pacquiao-Cotto bout for Nov. 14 in Las Vegas and giving ticket prices and sale information as to the ducats left out any mention of a world title being on the line.
Valcarcel covets Pacman as a WBO and Sulaiman wants to have Manny again wearing his green and gold belt.
Attention Kmart fighters, we have a Blue Light Special on a 145 pound “title belt” on Aisle 14.
Insiders say Arum is still angry at Valcarcel for how the WBO leader’s constant Puerto Rican golf course buddy, Oscar de la Hoya, wound up playing with Cotto recently.
Sulaiman also has a strong ally in Cotto lawyer Gabriel Penagaricano Jr., who is an official of the WBC and whose father has a long history of being affiliated with the WBC.
The bottom line is that Cotto may yet hand in his WBO crown or have it stripped and the WBO will get bupkes (Yiddish for nothing) as Pacquiao-Cotto turns into a WBC Catch Weight title bout.
I wonder how WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto feels about that or if he even cares.
But the signs are there as to Valcarcel and the WBO getting dumped unceremoniously by Uncle Bob.
: http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=21541
By T.K. Stewart
Tickets for the WBO [COLOR=#ffffa4 !important][FONT='Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][COLOR=#ffffa4 !important][FONT='Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]welterweight[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]
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title bout between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto don’t go on sale until Monday, but the buzz is already beginning to build and rooms at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas are beginning to fill-up.
[COLOR=#ffffa4 !important][FONT='Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][COLOR=#ffffa4 !important][FONT='Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Ringside[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] tickets for the biggest boxing match of 2009 are coming with a face value of $1,000 each with the nosebleed seats going for $150. Even in an economy that is reeling and on the ropes, the few available tickets for the general public are expected to be scooped up within hours of going on sale.
With over three months to go before the fight, most of the over 5,000 rooms at the MGM Grand have already been booked for the weekend of Nov. 14th. A visit to a travel agent today by this writer confirmed that only the high-end rooms at the MGM are still available for the weekend of the fight.
“There's must be something big going on for this happen,” said the agent. “The only thing I have open are the signature rooms. I don't think I've ever seen that happen three months in advance. Usually, and especially lately, I can get rooms at the MGM quite easily, they have five thousand of them, so I'm a little shocked to see that to be honest with you.”
When told that a big boxing match was taking place on that weekend, the agent nodded and raised her eyebrows.
“Well, that's still interesting because I've handled travel arrangements for people going to Vegas for New Years' Eve as well as [COLOR=#ffffa4 !important][FONT='Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][COLOR=#ffffa4 !important][FONT='Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]UFC[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] events and I don't think I've never known the MGM to be that full that far in advance.”
With Manny Pacquiao headlining his third straight fight at “the house that Tyson built” ticket brokers are salivating. A quick check today on one popular ticket seller shows the seats in the furthest reaches of the Grand Garden Arena, where the ring looks like a matchbook and the fighters look like ants - going for $338 a piece.
However, the most shocking price tag, is of course, reserved for ringside. In the area usually inhabited by the Nicholsons, the Stallones and the DiCaprios - two ringside tickets in Section A, Row A down on the floor are already selling for an astounding 22 times their face value and will set you back $22,536.
E-mail: tkstewartboxing@gmail.com
GMANews.TV - QTV: Contract for Pacquiao-Cotto fight signed - Video - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News
Sorry the video is in Filipino, basically what Atty. Jeng Gacal stated is that the contract is already SIGNED at the contracted weight of 145 lbs and indeed the WBO welter title is on the line.
We'll just have to wait for the US news for further confirmation I guess.
Looks Like We will talk about this until our keyboards collapse... "Truth is...."THERE WILL BE BLOOD" Non of the two are Faint hearted ...I simply can't wait....this feels like waiting for the "Bears To clash with the Packers" or Rather The Pats to clash with the Colts.." oh shoot....
:even if the money was right....some one will lose their mouth piece come fight night"
2 of my 3 favorite fighters fighting this is weirdly GREATTTTT!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blac_simba
I don't want Cotto to be seriously hurt in this fight but I'm really praying hard that Manny wins his 7th division championship, Manny please give it your mighty BEST. This is mighty HISTORY in the making. Goodluck to both fighters.
IT feels like....it feels like a celebration and the whole world will be invited...ohh wait..is it PPV? LOL but YESS GOOD LUCK TO BOTH WARRIORS!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik2 of my 3 favorite fighters fighting this is weirdly GREATTTTT!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blac_simba
I don't want Cotto to be seriously hurt in this fight but I'm really praying hard that Manny wins his 7th division championship, Manny please give it your mighty BEST. This is mighty HISTORY in the making. Goodluck to both fighters.
definitely ppv bro:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Blac_simbaIT feels like....it feels like a celebration and the whole world will be invited...ohh wait..is it PPV? LOL but YESS GOOD LUCK TO BOTH WARRIORS!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik2 of my 3 favorite fighters fighting this is weirdly GREATTTTT!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blac_simba
I don't want Cotto to be seriously hurt in this fight but I'm really praying hard that Manny wins his 7th division championship, Manny please give it your mighty BEST. This is mighty HISTORY in the making. Goodluck to both fighters.
let the countdown begin!!!
It's official: Pacquiao-Cotto set for Nov. 15 | Home >> Other Sections >> Breaking News
Breaking News It's official: Pacquiao-Cotto set for Nov. 15
By Dino Maragay (philstar.com) Updated August 13, 2009 03:07 PM
MANILA, Philippines -- The contract for the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto showdown has been -- as the age-old cliché goes -- signed, sealed and delivered.
This was confirmed by Pacquiao's lawyer Jeng Gacal, who also said Cotto will be putting his WBO welterweight title on the line when the Puerto Rican star collides with the Filipino ring icon on Nov. 14 (Nov. 15 in Manila) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With Pacquiao-Cotto officially a title bout, the current pound-for-pound king now has a rare chance to become the first boxer in history to win seven world titles in as many divisions.
Pacquiao had previously wrested the WBC flyweight, IBF super bantamweight, Ring Magazine featherweight, WBC junior lightweight, WBC lightweight and IBO junior welterweight crowns.
In a TV interview today, Gacal said Pacquiao and Cotto will slug it out at a catch weight of 145 lbs. Cotto had earlier insisted on meeting the General Santos City-based southpaw at the welterweight limit of 147 lbs.
Regarding the splitting of the fight revenue, Gacal said Pacquiao, as expected, will get the lion’s share at 65-35. He, however, did not specify how much the guaranteed purse is for each combatant.
The Pacquiao lawyer added that the fight will be aired over GMA Network, the same broadcast firm that aired Pacquiao’s previous outings against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
"This will be a great fight. Although Cotto is the much bigger and stronger fighter, Manny is faster and also has power," he said.
Two title belts up for Manny | The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports
Two title belts up for Manny
By Joaquin Henson (The Philippine Star) Updated August 17, 2009 12:00 AM
LAS VEGAS – When Manny Pacquiao takes on Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here on Nov. 14, there will be two titles on the line and if the Filipino icon wins, he’ll cement his legacy as one of the greatest fighters ever in the history of the sport.
Cotto has agreed to defend his WBO welterweight title after Top Rank chairman Bob Arum convinced him to. The other crown at stake is the newly created WBC Diamond Belt, the first time the governing body is awarding the prize.
Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz said yesterday the WBC belt is studded with 400 diamonds and the winner will pay $40,000 to own it.
“The WBC approved in its last convention in China to put up a Diamond Belt to recognize a championship-caliber fight at a catchweight limit,” said Koncz. “Don Jose (Sulaiman) phoned me offering the Belt to the winner of Manny’s fight against Cotto. He told me it was a big honor for the WBC to be involved with Manny and there wouldn’t be a sanction fee to pay.”
Koncz said he will scout possible training sites in Mexico before leaving for Manila on Thursday with fighter Bernabe Concepcion to meet with Pacquiao. He plans to visit Cancun and Puerta Vallarta.
“Manny’s instructions are to find a training site where there are hills for him to run up and down,” said Koncz. “That struck out the Bahamas as an option because it has no hills. I’m not sure about Cancun and that’s why I’m leaving tomorrow to meet with the Yucatan Governor and survey the place. At least, I know there are hills in Puerta Vallarta so that’s a real option.”
Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said he hopes to kick off a media tour with Pacquiao and Cotto at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Sept. 10. That will lead to a Puerto Rican tour then a stop in San Francisco where a press conference is scheduled after the Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game before 50,000 fans, another press meeting in Los Angeles and finally a visit to Mexico where the travelling party will be received by the President.
Arum said right after the whirlwind tour, he expects Pacquiao to start training, possibly somewhere in Mexico. If Pacquiao plans to return to Manila, Arum said he will try to talk him out of it.
Cotto has already started training but Koncz said he’s not worried about Pacquiao.
“I know Manny wants to finish his obligations in shooting commercials and filming his TV shows and movies by the end of the month,” said Koncz. “Once Manny gets serious in training, you’ll see his determination and commitment. He’s a different man in training.”
Koncz said he expects Cotto to be more competitive than Oscar de la Hoya or Ricky Hatton.
“This could go 12 rounds,” he said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it lasts the distance. Cotto’s a guy who can give Manny trouble. He’s big, he’s a great body puncher. He’s a fighter like Manny. What will happen after the fight? It all depends on the outcome. If it’s close, we could do a rematch. Maybe, this could even end up in a trilogy like Erik Morales. Cotto’s known as a bleeder but while he is affected when he gets cut, he doesn’t quit.”
Koncz said even as Pacquiao continues to attend to his various non-sports commitments before flying to the US, he is keeping in shape.
“He’s been jogging and playing a lot of basketball as part of his preparations,” said Koncz. “He’s cross training. I think he should be ready to fly within the first week of September.”
As for future opponents, Koncz said Sugar Shane Mosley isn’t a pay-per-view attraction and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has unreasonable money demands.
“I don’t know if Mosley will draw although in the end, it’s really Manny whom the fans want to see,” said Koncz. “As for Mayweather, unless he realizes it’s Manny who’s the attraction, not him, we won’t even talk to him.”
Koncz said his only boss is Pacquiao and sometimes, he is misunderstood because of his loyalty to the Filipino icon. For instance, Concepcion failed to attend the press conference for his fight against Steven Luevano here and Koncz was unfairly blamed for it.
“Manny didn’t want me to go to Las Vegas because I still had things to do in Los Angeles,” said Koncz. “But I reasoned to Manny that I had to be with Bernabe just as his managers were with him throughout his early years. He allowed me to go in the end as Bernabe wouldn’t go to Las Vegas without me. That meant arriving a day after the press conference.”
Koncz was also chastised for throwing in the towel in the sixth round to save Juanito Rubillar from further punishment in his WBA lightflyweight title fight against Giovanni Segura in Mexico last July.
“What fans don’t know is I spoke to Juanito in between rounds and asked him if he was okay, if he could continue the fight despite a bad beating,” said Koncz. “He didn’t answer me. I asked him during at least two timeouts. His trainer (Erbito Salavarria) wanted him to go on but I felt it was enough punishment.”
Although Rubillar took the fight on two days notice, he bankrolled close to P1 Million as a late substitute for Sonny Boy Jaro who now faces Segura in Mexico for the WBA title next month.
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Pacman-Cotto for new WBC belt | Fightnews - Boxing News Updated 24/7
Pacman-Cotto for new WBC belt
The WBC Board of Governors has approved by a unanimous vote that the November 14 welterweight clash between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto (contract weight 145lbs) will be the first ever for the WBC Diamond Belt. “The Diamond Belt has received a tremendous positive response from promoters and media around the world, and we at the WBC are very excited and proud that this important and historic fight will be the first for the Diamond Belt,” said WBC President Jose Sulaiman. “The WBC will not charge a sanction fee on this extraordinary occasion.”
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http://www.wbcboxing.net/WBCboxing/P...01%20copia.jpg Jose Sulaiman, President of the WBC, is announcing the institution of a new WBC green and gold belt to be called WBC Diamond Championship, a honorary championship exclusively for fights between elite boxers.
This new implementation has been voted in favor by the WBC Board of Governors based in an absolute unanimous voting, and will actively participate to keep boxing as great as ever with new and exciting formats for the fans.
Boxing is changing; it has a heavy influence from television and promoters are looking for highly interesting and passionate battles for the benefit of the boxing fans of the world.
The WBC believes that this belt will play a very important role in modern boxing, as the fights between elite boxers called “catch weight” fights, have not been a complete success, due to the fact that the advertising is only done for fans to know who is the best between two fighters and nothing is at stake.
The WBC will propose that the promotion renders homage to the two greatest fighters of such division, as they will be showcased in the belt.
This WBC Diamond Belt is being manufactured using the same design as the traditional belt but the materials will include 18 karat gold fusion, 598 diamonds, 196 emeralds, 6 rubies and 150 swarowsky semi-precious stones.
Jose Sulaiman, finished stating that he is very proud of the step taken by the WBC, as it will be in benefit of improving boxing, in benefit of the boxing fans of the world, of promoters, television and everybody involved in the sport of boxing.