source: Nick Giongco | mb.com.ph
Antonio Margarito said Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank have committed a huge mistake in choosing him to fight the world's pound-for-pound king.
Margarito is facing Pacquiao in a world super-welterweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas and the Mexican slugger said he is preparing like never before and that he will shock the world on Nov. 13.
"I guess they were thinking it's an easy fight against a guy with a lot of issues and a lot of weight on his shoulders," Margarito told the Los Angeles Times. "They chose the wrong time to pick me as an opponent."
Monday, October 25, 2010
Khan: Maidana is getting knocked out! Margarito too!
source: Lem Satterfield | boxingscene.com
WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is confident about his ability to become the first boxer to knock Marcos Maidana out.
Khan defends his title against Maidana on December 11 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Khan, along with his trainer Freddie Roach, have studied tapes on Maidana and worked out a strategy to win impressively.
"Maidana is going to get knocked out. I'm going to box him. I'm not going to make the same mistakes as the other fighters make when they fight him. I'm too clever for that. I have to move and be smart," Khan told FanHouse.
Khan spent the last few weeks in the Philippines, training with Roach and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Khan had the opportunity to spar with Pacquiao over the last few days. He believes the Filipino champion is going to win by knockout, when fights Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is confident about his ability to become the first boxer to knock Marcos Maidana out.
Khan defends his title against Maidana on December 11 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Khan, along with his trainer Freddie Roach, have studied tapes on Maidana and worked out a strategy to win impressively.
"Maidana is going to get knocked out. I'm going to box him. I'm not going to make the same mistakes as the other fighters make when they fight him. I'm too clever for that. I have to move and be smart," Khan told FanHouse.
Khan spent the last few weeks in the Philippines, training with Roach and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Khan had the opportunity to spar with Pacquiao over the last few days. He believes the Filipino champion is going to win by knockout, when fights Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Last hurrah for Manny? Roach not standing in Pacman's way
source: gmanews.tv
Some good things never last. This is the reason why Freddie Roach will not prevent Manny Pacquiao from leaving boxing if and when he decides to retire after his title fight with Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Aware that politics has already gotten half of Pacquiao’s interest following his election as the lone representative in Congress of the province of Sarangani, Roach bared that he’ll counsel the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter to hang up his gloves if he's asked for his opinion on the matter.
“I would tell him to call it a day," said Roach shortly upon arriving in Los Angeles over the weekend after spending the last four weeks helping Pacquiao get in shape at his high-altitude training camp in Baguio City.
“I believe that if that’s where his heart is, then that’s where it is," stressed Roach, 50. “You know, if he beats Antonio Margarito, it would be his eighth world title. And what more would he have to accomplish?."
Some good things never last. This is the reason why Freddie Roach will not prevent Manny Pacquiao from leaving boxing if and when he decides to retire after his title fight with Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Aware that politics has already gotten half of Pacquiao’s interest following his election as the lone representative in Congress of the province of Sarangani, Roach bared that he’ll counsel the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter to hang up his gloves if he's asked for his opinion on the matter.
“I would tell him to call it a day," said Roach shortly upon arriving in Los Angeles over the weekend after spending the last four weeks helping Pacquiao get in shape at his high-altitude training camp in Baguio City.
“I believe that if that’s where his heart is, then that’s where it is," stressed Roach, 50. “You know, if he beats Antonio Margarito, it would be his eighth world title. And what more would he have to accomplish?."
Federer matches Sampras haul of 64 ATP titles
source: Reuters.com
STOCKHOLM – Swiss master Roger Federer beat Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4 6-3 to win the Stockholm Open Sunday and equal Pete Sampras's haul of 64 ATP titles.
"It's fantastic to come here, face the pressure and be able to come through at the end," the world number two told Swedish TV.
Federer now shares fourth place in terms of most ATP tournaments won, behind Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe.
But while the Swiss holds numerous records, including most Grand Slam men's singles titles, he is unlikely to catch up with Connors any time soon. The American finished his career with over 100 titles.
Federer was happy to have reached the 64 figure, telling a news conference: "You never know when it's your last tournament, that's why you want to savor every victory."
The win gives Federer three titles for the season so far, a lean year by his standards.
STOCKHOLM – Swiss master Roger Federer beat Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4 6-3 to win the Stockholm Open Sunday and equal Pete Sampras's haul of 64 ATP titles.
"It's fantastic to come here, face the pressure and be able to come through at the end," the world number two told Swedish TV.
Federer now shares fourth place in terms of most ATP tournaments won, behind Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe.
But while the Swiss holds numerous records, including most Grand Slam men's singles titles, he is unlikely to catch up with Connors any time soon. The American finished his career with over 100 titles.
Federer was happy to have reached the 64 figure, telling a news conference: "You never know when it's your last tournament, that's why you want to savor every victory."
The win gives Federer three titles for the season so far, a lean year by his standards.
Velasquez TKOs Lesnar in UFC 121
source: abs-cbnnews.com
Mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweight challenger Cain Velasquez overpowered bigger champion Brock Lesnar in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 121 on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).
The 28-year-old Mexican-American fighter pummelled the former World Wrestling Entertainment star Lesnar in the first round en route to a technical knockout (TKO) win to secure the belt.
“I expected nothing less. He’s a great fighter. What can I say? He was better than me tonight,” Lesnar was quoted in UFC.com.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweight challenger Cain Velasquez overpowered bigger champion Brock Lesnar in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 121 on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).
The 28-year-old Mexican-American fighter pummelled the former World Wrestling Entertainment star Lesnar in the first round en route to a technical knockout (TKO) win to secure the belt.
“I expected nothing less. He’s a great fighter. What can I say? He was better than me tonight,” Lesnar was quoted in UFC.com.
Alonso grabs F1 lead after chaotic Korea win
source: Alan Baldwin | Reuters.com
YEONGAM, South Korea - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit and chaotic Korean Grand Prix to seize the Formula One championship lead on Sunday after both his Red Bull rivals failed to finish.
In an inaugural race delayed by a downpour, started, stopped again and then re-started behind the safety car after a 48 minute wait, the Spaniard could scarcely believe his good fortune.
With two races to go, and a maximum 50 points to be won under the new scoring system, Alonso celebrated his fifth win of the year to turn a 14-point deficit into an 11-point lead over Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber.
McLaren's 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton finished second, 14.9 seconds behind, and moved up to third overall with 210 points, 21 behind Alonso.
Brazilian Felipe Massa was third for Ferrari.
"Beautiful, beautiful. You and the whole team deserved this. Grande!" declared Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali over the radio.
YEONGAM, South Korea - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit and chaotic Korean Grand Prix to seize the Formula One championship lead on Sunday after both his Red Bull rivals failed to finish.
In an inaugural race delayed by a downpour, started, stopped again and then re-started behind the safety car after a 48 minute wait, the Spaniard could scarcely believe his good fortune.
With two races to go, and a maximum 50 points to be won under the new scoring system, Alonso celebrated his fifth win of the year to turn a 14-point deficit into an 11-point lead over Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber.
McLaren's 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton finished second, 14.9 seconds behind, and moved up to third overall with 210 points, 21 behind Alonso.
Brazilian Felipe Massa was third for Ferrari.
"Beautiful, beautiful. You and the whole team deserved this. Grande!" declared Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali over the radio.
RP Patriots embarrass Slammers
source: Jonas Terrado | mb.com.ph
Anthony Johnson made sure his return would be a memorable one as he exploded for eight points in the final three minutes to help the Philippine Patriots beat the Chang Thailand Slammers, 54-48, and grab the solo lead in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Season 2 Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hardly a factor in the first three quarters where he was held to just five points, Johnson rediscovered his deadly touch just in time as the RP Patriots rolled to their fourth straight win in as many outings.
The Slammers slipped to 3-1.
Johnson, who missed the team’s last two games due to hamstring injury, came through with the game’s biggest shot – a huge three-point – that enabled the Patriots to seize the lead for good, 45-43 with 3:36 left.
Anthony Johnson made sure his return would be a memorable one as he exploded for eight points in the final three minutes to help the Philippine Patriots beat the Chang Thailand Slammers, 54-48, and grab the solo lead in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Season 2 Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hardly a factor in the first three quarters where he was held to just five points, Johnson rediscovered his deadly touch just in time as the RP Patriots rolled to their fourth straight win in as many outings.
The Slammers slipped to 3-1.
Johnson, who missed the team’s last two games due to hamstring injury, came through with the game’s biggest shot – a huge three-point – that enabled the Patriots to seize the lead for good, 45-43 with 3:36 left.
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