Valero Wants Marquez At Lightweight

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Edwin Valero, 24-0-(24), is preparing himself for his next bout on April 4, when he faces the experienced Antonio Pitalúa, 46-3-0-(40), in Austin Texas. But when he heard that new WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez wants to fight Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Valero responded by saying: “I understand that Marquez is afraid that I will become the new world champion at lightweight and to accept a challenge to fight me as champion” read more

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If Hyena’s Not Laughing Now… Wait Until Longhaired, Commie Prositute Valero Fights Pacquiao!

By Michael Marley

Edwin Valero’s tonguelashing of the other lightweights competing on the Golden Boy April 4 “Lightweight Lightning” card in Austin, Texas, was taken somewhat personally by Jorge Barrios.

I am not sure why a Class B fighter—and that’s all the Argentinian fighter is—would take such offense at prefight palaver. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, edwin valero, juan diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton

CASAMAYOR ON JULIO DIAZ: "IF I DON’T STOP HIM, THAT MEANS I BEAT THE SH*T OUT OF HIM!"

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By G. Leon

GL: It’s been a while since we’ve had you on Boxingtalk. We recently broke the news about your fight with Julio Diaz on the HBO pay-per-view April 4th. Can you give us some thoughts on the bout and tell us what we can expect to see from you against Diaz on fight night?

Joel Casamayor: “I’m very excited. It’s a great fight and we’re both top five contenders in the division. I think beating a guy like Julio Diaz puts me right back in position to fight the winner of Marquez-Diaz or Nate Campbell. There’s also Edwin Valero who’s moving up to lightweight on that night. But you’re going to see Cepillo back in action. I’m making my comeback with my original trainer Israel Salas, who was my original trainer back in Cuba when I was a kid. I plan on making my last run with him and now you’re going to see me doing some of the old things I was doing when I was a kid.” read more

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What’s Next for Popular Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton?

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By Leo Reyes
The possibilities are endless for popular boxers Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Haton after they clash at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 2, 2009.

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Ricky Hatton of England are indeed today’s most talked-about sports personalities in the world. They are watched and listened to by sports enthusiasts and millions of boxing fans whenever they face the media and grant interviews for millions of their boxing fans around the world. read more

Filed under: Antonio Margarito, Battle of East and West, edwin valero, Erik Morales, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Ricky Hatton, shane mosley

PACQUIAO vs. HATTON NEWS: Ricky Hatton’s Trainer Eyes Edwin Valero For Sparring

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By Ronnie Nathanielsz
British trainer Lee Beard who works with Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton is eyeing Edwin Valero as a sparring partner for the IBO light welterweight champion as he prepares for his showdown with Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. read more

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Valero: I’m ready for great fights!

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By Gabriel F. Cordero | fightnews.com

Venezuelan KO artist Edwin Valero is satisfied to be with Top Rank and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, and is planning on big money matchups with Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Diaz among others. Valero, a former WBA super featherweight monarch, and now official lightweight challenger will next fight for the WBC interim belt. “The fight will be April 4 in the city of San Antonio, Texas,” said Valero. “I know that my rival Antonio Pitalúa is strong because I have seen him fight. But I assure him that he does not punch batter than me and he will not be able to handle my offense. Valero is currently in Venezuela resolving personal matters but sources indicate that he’s there to attend the political elections this weekend.

Filed under: edwin valero, juan diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, top rank promotions

Let’s focus on Hatton first – Arum

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By NICK GIONGCO

All the talk about Manny Pacquiao facing guys like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shane Mosley or Antonio Margarito is driving Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum nuts.

“It’s silly,” Arum told the Bulletin yesterday when asked about recent reports linking Pacquiao’s name to future fights with some of the most recognizable names in the star-studded welterweight division. read more

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Lightweight tournament set

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By Michael Rosenthal

A lightweight tournament involving some of the most-recognizable names in the sport has been finalized by Golden Boy Promotions.

Four bouts matching 135-pound contenders will kick off the tournament – called “Lightweight Lightning” – on April 4 in Texas (in either Austin or San Antonio) on HBO pay-per-view, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer said.

The matches are: Edwin Valero-Antonio Pitalua (for the interim WBC lightweight title); Michael Katsidis-Jesus Chavez; Jorge Barrios-Carlos Hernandez and Joel Casamayor-Julio Diaz. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, edwin valero, Golden Boy, joel casamayor, juan diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, top rank promotions

Pacquiao parties in Guam; Arum looks for next foe

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By Abac Cordero

While Manny Pacquiao partied with showbiz friends in Guam the other night, his promoter, Bob Arum, has started lining up the Pinoy superstar’s next opponent.

Pacquiao flew to Guam for a concert of GMA Pinoy TV where he was a special guest, and according to his lieutenant, Bren Evangelio, also took time out to promote his coming fight with Ricky Hatton…

…Meanwhile, Arum said Edwin Valero is now on standby as Pacquiao’s next opponent.

Arum, who owns the promotional rights over both fighters, told boxingtalk.com that Valero, the knockout specialist from Venezuela, is indeed being groomed as next in line for the Pinoy pound-for-pound champion. read more

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Pacquiao unfazed by Hatton’s threat

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By Aie Balagtas See, GMANews.TV

MANILA, Philippines —Manny Pacquiao is not bothered by Ricky Hatton’s bragging that he will beat the Filipino boxing icon in their upcoming mega-bout on May 2.

The British boxer said during his press conference last week that he will steal the world’s No.1 pound-for-pound fighter title from Pacquiao.

In interview with GMA News’ James Velasquez Monday, Pacquiao said he would rather train hard than listen and think of Hatton’s threats.

The report was aired on GMA News’ primetime newscast “24 Oras.”

During the interview, Pacquiao did not promise to bring home the bacon, but he said he would give his best for the country.

“Ako’y hindi nangangako pero gagawin ko lahat ng aking makakaya at lahat ng aking magagawa sa ring para makapagbigay ng magandang laban at makapagbigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa [I'm not promising to win but I will do my best to give a good fight inside the ring and for the country],” Pacquiao said.

Pacquiao is set to fly to the United States on February 24 and is expected to train in Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles.

Filed under: Battle of East and West, edwin valero, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Mosley, Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton