Because Pacquiao turns his foes into pulp bits, he’s running out of worthy opponents By Al S. Mendoza IN December 2008, Manny Pacquiao knocked out Oscar De La Hoya in the eighth round. Four months later, De La Hoya, a six-division world-boxing champion, announced his retirement. In 2009, Manny Pacquiao…

Against Marquez, Pacquiao gunning for ‘3rd win’ By Al S. Mendoza MANNY Pacquiao versus Juan Manuel Marquez – again? Seemingly, only Marquez remains the only palatable, saleable, fight left for Pacman. Look, Shane Mosley was Pacquiao’s foe the last time out because Mosley was the owner of three world titles.

Pacquiao fights poverty, not a friend By Al S. Mendoza (Happy birthday today, Sunday, to May Uy, the beautiful wife of Ramon Uy of Bacolod City.) *        *         * I was wrong on two counts. First, I said Manny Pacquiao will knock Shane Mosley out. Second, I said Mosley will…

Pacquiao will knock Mosley out today By Al S. Mendoza RECORD for record, how can Manny Pacquiao lose today against Shane Mosley? Look, Mosley has six losses in a 46-6-1, win-loss-draw record.  Pacquiao is 52-3-2. The disparity doesn’t end there. In his last two fights, Mosley fared badly.

Pacquiao will knock Mosley out By Al S. Mendoza (Happy birthday to Mayo, who turns a new leaf tomorrow, May 2.  Greetings coming from Tatay Ah, Nanay Soh, Ninong Ricky, Ninang Aya, Mayasoh & Ilak. More birthdays to come, Mayo!) * * * * * * IT is one week…

Rommel jumps for joy at Shanghai F1 By Al S. Mendoza SHANGHAI, China – It was a story of near misses. That, in a nutshell, was the China Grand Prix on Sunday, April 17, which I was privileged to cover – thanks chiefly to Foton Motor Phils., China’s No. 1 truck…

Woods & Pacquiao: A study of contrasts By Al S. Mendoza TIGER Woods continues to suffer. He ought to win the 75th Masters last Monday. He didn’t.  He couldn’t. After opening with a 71, he shot a 66 in Round 2. With those two initial blasts, especially his 66, Tiger…

Pacquiao trains hard whether he’s up against a pasty or not By Al S. Mendoza ONE secret behind Manny Pacquiao’s success is Bob Arum. Take the Pacquiao-Mosley fight. Zero in on its fight date. It’s on May 8 (Manila Time), right? Just an ordinary day, you say? A normal Sunday,…

The untold story of the Azkals By Al S. Mendoza WHEN one desires, it’s virtually done. The Azkals had desired to make it.  They made it. First, the Azkals had their dream in their minds. The AFC Challenge Cup can be won, they resolved. And they succeeded. Meaning, they believed…

In Donaire, history is repeating itself By Al S. Mendoza THE case of Nonito Donaire Jr. reminds me of Luisito Espinosa. Do you remember that Espinosa’s moniker was “Lindol?” He hit so strong the boxing ring would shake in its very foundations once the target is struck.