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Legend FC 3: Bayin Dalai (China) vs Kevin Belingon (Philippines) on Sept. 9, 2010.

Johpin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:28:59 -0000

Legend FC 3: Bayin Dalai (China) vs Kevin Belingon (Philippines) on Sept. 9, 2010.

Mercito Gesta vs. Genaro Trazancos II Feb. 18, 2011 Uploaded by bennyfifty

Johpin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:15:03 -0000

Mercito Gesta vs. Genaro Trazancos II

Feb. 18, 2011

Uploaded by bennyfifty

Nick Diaz lied to the 209. Don't Be Scared Homie.

Johpin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:32:26 -0000

Nick Diaz lied to the 209. Don't Be Scared Homie.

Milan Melindo (23-0) vs Carlos Tamara (21-6) Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6

Johpin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:27:04 -0000

Milan Melindo (23-0) vs Carlos Tamara (21-6)

Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Koki Kameda wins the WBC Flyweight title from Daisuke Naito by UD. Watch the rest here. HT:...

Johpin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:13:51 -0000

Koki Kameda wins the WBC Flyweight title from Daisuke Naito by UD. Watch the rest here.

HT: 77sesese via Nightmare of Battle

Rodel Mayol vs Edgar Sosa Rodel Mayol won the WBC Junior Flyweight title when the referee stopped...

Johpin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:42:59 -0000

Rodel Mayol vs Edgar Sosa

Rodel Mayol won the WBC Junior Flyweight title when the referee stopped the bout during a flurry after Mayol dropped Edgar Sosa in the 2nd round. After a number of unsuccessful fights to gain a title, Mayol finally gets to take one back home to the Philippines. Both fighters have verbally agreed to a rematch.

Marvin Sonsona vs. Alejandro Hernandez video

Johpin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:18:59 -0000

Marvin Sonsona vs. Alejandro Hernandez video

Marvin Sonsona fought Alejandro Hernandez at Rumble at Rama X in Rama, Ontario to a draw on Saturday. Sonsona was stripped of his WBO Super Flyweight title earlier for not making weight. Since his last fight, he has gained two inches in height and wasn't able to get down to 115. He plans on moving up to the super bantamweight division for his next fight.

HT: TSN

NFL Week 11

Johpin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:01:43 -0000

This is what my week 11 lineup looks like:

Drew Brees (NO - QB)

@TB

Wes Welker (NE - WR)

NYJ

Andre Johnson (Hou - WR)

Ten

Ray Rice (Bal - RB)

Ind

Kevin Smith (Det - RB)

Cle

Greg Olsen (Chi - TE)

Phi

W/R

Hines Ward (Pit - WR)

@KC

Tim Hightower (Ari - RB)

@StL

Beanie Wells (Ari - RB)

@StL

Michael Turner (Atl - RB)

@NYG

Jeremy Shockey (NO - TE)

@TB

Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ - WR)

@NE

Matt Schaub (Hou - QB)

Ten

K	Ryan Longwell (Min - K)	Sea
DEF	New York (NYJ - DEF)	@NE

I have Tim Hightower, but I picked up Beanie Wells right after his big game. Just read on Rotoworld that they aren't changing the lineup and will still have Hightower start. Who should I start for Week 11: Wells or Hightower @ St. Louis, or Kevin Smith @ Cleveland. Also, Justin Forsett, Jason Snelling, and Ladell Betts are on the wire. Should I drop Wells or Hightower for one of them? Thanks. Feel free to discuss your own team.

Edit: Also, I'm in a PPR league. And Snelling just got picked up so he's out of the picture.

This is what my week 11 lineup looks like:

Drew Brees (NO - QB)

@TB

Wes Welker (NE - WR)

NYJ

Andre Johnson (Hou - WR)

Ten

Ray Rice (Bal - RB)

Ind

Kevin Smith (Det - RB)

Cle

Greg Olsen (Chi - TE)

Phi

W/R

Hines Ward (Pit - WR)

@KC

Tim Hightower (Ari - RB)

@StL

Beanie Wells (Ari - RB)

@StL

Michael Turner (Atl - RB)

@NYG

Jeremy Shockey (NO - TE)

@TB

Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ - WR)

@NE

Matt Schaub (Hou - QB)

Ten

K	Ryan Longwell (Min - K)	Sea
DEF	New York (NYJ - DEF)	@NE

Edit: Also, I'm in a PPR league. And Snelling just got picked up so he's out of the picture.

URCC XIV: Eduard Folayang (5-0) took on AJ Aguon (2-1) last July to defend his welterweight...

Johpin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:31:29 -0000

URCC XIV: Eduard Folayang (5-0) took on AJ Aguon (2-1) last July to defend his welterweight title.

Here's the full fight. You can read Anton Tabuena's recap of the event here and his feature on Eduard here.

HT: URCCMMA.com

Football: Add/Drop suggestions

Johpin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:37:26 -0000

First of all, I'm in an 8-team PPR league and this is what my team currently looks like for week 5:

QB	Matt Schaub (Hou - QB)	QBBN	@Ari	Sun 1:15 pm	78%	1047	8	3	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	98.75
WR	Andre Johnson (Hou - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Ari	Sun 1:15 pm	99%	0	0	0	0	0	20	336	2	0	0	0	65.60
WR	Hines Ward (Pit - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Det	Sun 10:00 am	86%	0	0	0	0	0	26	355	0	0	0	1	59.50
RB	Kevin Smith (Det - RB)	RBW/RBN	Pit	Sun 10:00 am	45%	0	0	0	234	3	16	101	0	0	0	1	65.50
RB	Ray Rice (Bal - RB)	RBW/RBN	Cin	Sun 10:00 am	49%	0	0	0	295	1	16	134	0	0	0	0	64.90
TE	Chris Cooley (Was - TE)	TEBN	@Car	Sun 10:00 am	83%	0	0	0	0	0	22	254	2	0	0	0	59.40
W/R	Wes Welker (NE - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Den	Sun 1:15 pm	60%	0	0	0	0	0	18	141	0	0	0	0	32.10
BN	Drew Brees (NO - QB)	QBBN	Bye		67%	1031	9	2	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	102.75
BN	Michael Turner (Atl - RB)	RBW/RBN	@SF	Sun 1:05 pm	43%	0	0	0	226	2	1	5	0	0	0	2	32.10
BN	Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Mia	Mon 5:30 pm	78%	0	0	0	0	0	23	356	1	0	0	0	64.60
BN	Owen Daniels (Hou - TE)	TEBN	@Ari	Sun 1:15 pm	79%	0	0	0	0	0	17	202	2	0	0	0	49.20
BN	Jonathan Stewart (Car - RB)	RBW/RBN	Was	Sun 10:00 am	9%	0	0	0	99	0	7	63	0	0	0	0	23.20
BN	Mario Manningham (NYG - WR)	WRW/RBN	Oak	Sun

Jerome Harrison is on the wire and I'm thinking of picking him up. Who should I drop for him? I'm a little tired of waiting for Jonathan Stewart to get back to full form, but I'm afraid of dropping him if he blows up. Manningham wasn't too hot in his last game, but he was targeted 8 times. I have a feeling I might end up sticking to what I have, but I'd like to hear some suggestions. Feel free to discuss your own players here.

First of all, I'm in an 8-team PPR league and this is what my team currently looks like for week 5:

QB	Matt Schaub (Hou - QB)	QBBN	@Ari	Sun 1:15 pm	78%	1047	8	3	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	98.75
WR	Andre Johnson (Hou - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Ari	Sun 1:15 pm	99%	0	0	0	0	0	20	336	2	0	0	0	65.60
WR	Hines Ward (Pit - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Det	Sun 10:00 am	86%	0	0	0	0	0	26	355	0	0	0	1	59.50
RB	Kevin Smith (Det - RB)	RBW/RBN	Pit	Sun 10:00 am	45%	0	0	0	234	3	16	101	0	0	0	1	65.50
RB	Ray Rice (Bal - RB)	RBW/RBN	Cin	Sun 10:00 am	49%	0	0	0	295	1	16	134	0	0	0	0	64.90
TE	Chris Cooley (Was - TE)	TEBN	@Car	Sun 10:00 am	83%	0	0	0	0	0	22	254	2	0	0	0	59.40
W/R	Wes Welker (NE - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Den	Sun 1:15 pm	60%	0	0	0	0	0	18	141	0	0	0	0	32.10
BN	Drew Brees (NO - QB)	QBBN	Bye		67%	1031	9	2	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	102.75
BN	Michael Turner (Atl - RB)	RBW/RBN	@SF	Sun 1:05 pm	43%	0	0	0	226	2	1	5	0	0	0	2	32.10
BN	Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ - WR)	WRW/RBN	@Mia	Mon 5:30 pm	78%	0	0	0	0	0	23	356	1	0	0	0	64.60
BN	Owen Daniels (Hou - TE)	TEBN	@Ari	Sun 1:15 pm	79%	0	0	0	0	0	17	202	2	0	0	0	49.20
BN	Jonathan Stewart (Car - RB)	RBW/RBN	Was	Sun 10:00 am	9%	0	0	0	99	0	7	63	0	0	0	0	23.20
BN	Mario Manningham (NYG - WR)	WRW/RBN	Oak	Sun

Floyd Mayweather Sr. accuses Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids in this interview with Grand Rapids...

Johpin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:55:25 -0000

Floyd Mayweather Sr. accuses Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids in this interview with Grand Rapids Press.

HT: mlive.com

Bob Arum is more civil in this New York Times interview by praising UFC owners but still thinks MMA...

Johpin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:55:42 -0000

Bob Arum is more civil in this New York Times interview by praising UFC owners but still thinks MMA is for skinheads.

Manny Pacquiao - The Last Man Standing (Trailer) by Gorilla Productions The voice-over and...

Johpin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:51:46 -0000

Manny Pacquiao - The Last Man Standing (Trailer) by Gorilla Productions

The voice-over and music is from The Last Airbender movie teaser.

Marvin Sonsona beats Jose Lopez by UD

Johpin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:25:55 -0000

‘Marvelous’ Marvin Sonsona bacame the youngest Filipino champion in history with a decision win over Jose Lopez moments ago at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada capturing the WBO junior bantamweight title in just his fourteenth pro fight. Both fighters felt each other out in Round 1, but in the second stanza the taller rangier Sonsona had great success in landing hooks and uppercuts under Lopez’s attack and hurt him in the closing seconds. In Round 4 Sonsona dropped Lopez hard with a well placed hook, but the cagey Puerto Rican champion survived the round.

Continued on Fightfan.com.

Haven't seen the fight, but according to people who saw it, it was a close fight. The knockdown and a point deduction from repeated low blows by Lopez secured the UD win for Sonsona. Hopefully, we'll see a video soon. I knew this wasn't going to be an easy fight for Marvin. Congratulations are in order for Marvelous Marvin Sonsona, the youngest Filipino Champion in history.

Image via Philboxing.com

‘Marvelous’ Marvin Sonsona bacame the youngest Filipino champion in history with a decision win over Jose Lopez moments ago at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada capturing the WBO junior bantamweight title in just his fourteenth pro fight. Both fighters felt each other out in Round 1, but in the second stanza the taller rangier Sonsona had great success in landing hooks and uppercuts under Lopez’s attack and hurt him in the closing seconds. In Round 4 Sonsona dropped Lopez hard with a well placed hook, but the cagey Puerto Rican champion survived the round.

Continued on Fightfan.com.

Image via Philboxing.com

Nacho Beristain: Marquez is not ready for Mayweather

Johpin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:10:19 -0000

Nacho Beristain had a recent interview with the Mexican media saying that Juan Manuel Marquez is not %100 ready for Floyd Mayweather Jr. for their upcoming fight on Sept. 19. Reported by Philboxing.com:

"Juan Manuel is very strong, he looks like a natural welterweight, but it worries me a lot that we can't get to the speed level that we are looking for us to be at ease, we can't compete with a fighter of the quality of Floyd Mayweather with that fu***** lack of speed. The sparring partners are not a problem, it is the work we did to increase the muscle.

He is tense and as I said he is very strong and buffed, but he has no speed at this point and that is because the weight lifting he did was excessive. Is like a soccer player after working with weights they are strong but they lack the speed and the rhythm to compete. That is the way Juan Manuel is right now I am desperate at this point. But there is still time to get him speed but the problem is that the weight lifting is giving us a hard time." said Nacho who know Juan Manuel extremely well.

If Marquez is unable to bring his speed up, his chances of beating Mayweather has become a lot more slim than they already are.

"Juan Manuel is very strong, he looks like a natural welterweight, but it worries me a lot that we can't get to the speed level that we are looking for us to be at ease, we can't compete with a fighter of the quality of Floyd Mayweather with that fu***** lack of speed. The sparring partners are not a problem, it is the work we did to increase the muscle.

He is tense and as I said he is very strong and buffed, but he has no speed at this point and that is because the weight lifting he did was excessive. Is like a soccer player after working with weights they are strong but they lack the speed and the rhythm to compete. That is the way Juan Manuel is right now I am desperate at this point. But there is still time to get him speed but the problem is that the weight lifting is giving us a hard time." said Nacho who know Juan Manuel extremely well.

If Marquez is unable to bring his speed up, his chances of beating Mayweather has become a lot more slim than they already are.

Georges St. Pierre Highlight Posted on Sherdog

Johpin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:15:35 -0000

Georges St. Pierre Highlight

Posted on Sherdog

Jack "Mr. Fantastic" Sexton explains how he tried to improve his BJJ for his pro MMA debut against...

Johpin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:23:05 -0000

Jack "Mr. Fantastic" Sexton explains how he tried to improve his BJJ for his pro MMA debut against Steve Fenwick at Total Combat 30 by using advice from Eddie Bravo in this pre-fight interview. Funny stuff.

Posted on the UG by Eddie Bravo

WBC Creates New Championship Belt for "Catch-weights"!

Johpin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:44:58 -0000

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.

More at Philboxing.com

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.

More at Philboxing.com

Fedor Emelianenko: In His Own Words "Fedor Emelianenko sat down with Sherdog.com after Wednesday’s ...

Johpin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:14:30 -0000

Fedor Emelianenko: In His Own Words

"Fedor Emelianenko sat down with Sherdog.com after Wednesday’s M-1 Global press conference to talk about rumors of his impending signing with the UFC, his deal with EA Sports to headline its MMA game and his contract with M-1 Global."

Source: Sherdog.com

UFC Series Headed to Wii, Handhelds

Johpin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:01:11 -0000

July 28, 2009 - THQ is hoping to build off the strong sales of UFC 2009 Undisputed and make the fighting series as multiplatform as possible.

CEO Brian Farrell announced during the company's first quarter financial call that the UFC series will appear on the Nintendo Wii and handheld consoles, and possibly by next year.

"We plan to build our UFC franchise by expanding international sales and by developing games on new platforms such as handhelds and the Nintendo Wii."

Farrell didn't comment any further about an expected release date. Though when asked about the series shifting to Wii in the following Q&A, Farrell either forgot to answer or purposely dodged the question. Nice one, Brian.

If this is a port (please not a UFC party game), it makes you wonder how Wii motion controls will be implemented if at all. I think it's another great way to introduce mma to new fans since the majority of Wii users are casual gamers. Let's just hope it doesn't suck.

Source: IGN.com

July 28, 2009 - THQ is hoping to build off the strong sales of UFC 2009 Undisputed and make the fighting series as multiplatform as possible.

CEO Brian Farrell announced during the company's first quarter financial call that the UFC series will appear on the Nintendo Wii and handheld consoles, and possibly by next year.

"We plan to build our UFC franchise by expanding international sales and by developing games on new platforms such as handhelds and the Nintendo Wii."

Farrell didn't comment any further about an expected release date. Though when asked about the series shifting to Wii in the following Q&A, Farrell either forgot to answer or purposely dodged the question. Nice one, Brian.

Source: IGN.com

I'm sure many of you remember Weoweoweo's recap of URCC XIV: Aggression from the Philippines. The...

Johpin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:42:21 -0000

I'm sure many of you remember Weoweoweo's recap of URCC XIV: Aggression from the Philippines. The main event featured A.J. Aguon of Guam against the URCC welterweight champion Eduard Folayang. Here's an interview from Kuam Sports with A.J. showing his take on the fight and some clips as well: A.J. Aguon Interview

Rumor: Freddie Roach to Train Ricky Hatton! [UPDATE]

Johpin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:45:59 -0000

From Ringtalk.com :

Los Angeles, CA- When it is announced in the coming weeks, you’ll be as surprised as I was upon learning that Freddie Roach, everybody’s 2008 trainer of the year, will train former world 140 lb. champ Ricky Hatton. That’s right! The man that trained Manny Pacquiao, who destroyed Hatton in two rounds a month ago for the world 140 lb. championship, he will now train the lad from Manchester, UK.

DON’T CRY FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER

The elder Floyd Mayweather, the man who trained Hatton for Pacquiao, he appears to be out in the cold. Over the years Floyd Sr. has been his own worst enemy. Big mouth, acting a fool, still I respected him as a trainer. But much to my dismay, Floyd again failed to bring a fighter to another level. Didn’t do with Oscar, this before failing miserably with Hatton. Can you tell me of a fighter that Floyd’s guidance lifted to another level?

Personally, I think it's a good fit. Roach won't try to change Ricky into something he's not like Mayweather Sr. tried to.

Update: Well looks like the rumor of Roach training Ricky was simply that, a rumor. From Iron Boxing:

Boxing websites and forums are buzzing with activity regarding trainer extraordinaire, Freddie Roach, and whom he may be training next.

In a story carried by Eastsideboxing.com, but originally posted on Ringtalk.com, James Slater writes that Manny Pacquaio’s trainer, Freddie Roach, is set to become the newest instructor for Manchester, England’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton.

I spoke moments ago with Hatton’s manager, Paul Speak, on the matter and he said
“There is no truth in the rumor”.

Mr. Speak said that he was informed of the rumor this morning from a colleague named Craig Gibson. Gibson runs the official Ricky Hatton website and both thought the story should be corrected.

After talking with Paul Speak, I phoned Gareth Williams to confirm what Mr. Speak had told me.

Gareth Williams is the personal legal counsel to the former world champion, Ricky Hatton.

He empathically denied the tale of Roach training Hatton.

“This is just absolute nonsense. Whom are they attributing these resources to?”

Furthermore, he (Williams) echoed what Speak informed me of, that the return of “The Hitman” has not been cemented.

“He certainly has not approached Freddie Roach to train him because he hasn’t made any decisions as to whether or not he is even going to continue to fight.”

As a matter of fact, according to Speak, Hatton is on a family vacation and won’t return until early next week.

But fight fans should not anticipate an announcement regarding Hatton’s future so quickly after his return from the holiday.

“He is going to take a lot of time, maybe some weeks, possibly months, to decide what he will and wants to do with his future,” said Speak.

Looks like we're going to have to wait for an official statement from Ricky himself.

From Ringtalk.com :

Los Angeles, CA- When it is announced in the coming weeks, you’ll be as surprised as I was upon learning that Freddie Roach, everybody’s 2008 trainer of the year, will train former world 140 lb. champ Ricky Hatton. That’s right! The man that trained Manny Pacquiao, who destroyed Hatton in two rounds a month ago for the world 140 lb. championship, he will now train the lad from Manchester, UK.

DON’T CRY FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER

The elder Floyd Mayweather, the man who trained Hatton for Pacquiao, he appears to be out in the cold. Over the years Floyd Sr. has been his own worst enemy. Big mouth, acting a fool, still I respected him as a trainer. But much to my dismay, Floyd again failed to bring a fighter to another level. Didn’t do with Oscar, this before failing miserably with Hatton. Can you tell me of a fighter that Floyd’s guidance lifted to another level?

Personally, I think it's a good fit. Roach won't try to change Ricky into something he's not like Mayweather Sr. tried to.

Update: Well looks like the rumor of Roach training Ricky was simply that, a rumor. From Iron Boxing:

Boxing websites and forums are buzzing with activity regarding trainer extraordinaire, Freddie Roach, and whom he may be training next.

In a story carried by Eastsideboxing.com, but originally posted on Ringtalk.com, James Slater writes that Manny Pacquaio’s trainer, Freddie Roach, is set to become the newest instructor for Manchester, England’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton.

I spoke moments ago with Hatton’s manager, Paul Speak, on the matter and he said
“There is no truth in the rumor”.

Mr. Speak said that he was informed of the rumor this morning from a colleague named Craig Gibson. Gibson runs the official Ricky Hatton website and both thought the story should be corrected.

After talking with Paul Speak, I phoned Gareth Williams to confirm what Mr. Speak had told me.

Gareth Williams is the personal legal counsel to the former world champion, Ricky Hatton.

He empathically denied the tale of Roach training Hatton.

“This is just absolute nonsense. Whom are they attributing these resources to?”

Furthermore, he (Williams) echoed what Speak informed me of, that the return of “The Hitman” has not been cemented.

“He certainly has not approached Freddie Roach to train him because he hasn’t made any decisions as to whether or not he is even going to continue to fight.”

As a matter of fact, according to Speak, Hatton is on a family vacation and won’t return until early next week.

But fight fans should not anticipate an announcement regarding Hatton’s future so quickly after his return from the holiday.

“He is going to take a lot of time, maybe some weeks, possibly months, to decide what he will and wants to do with his future,” said Speak.

Looks like we're going to have to wait for an official statement from Ricky himself.

Mosley: I want Pacman now!

Johpin — Sat, 30 May 2009 08:32:18 -0000

Looks like reports of Shane Mosley refusing to go down in weight for Manny Pacquiao were innacurate according to a statement he made yesterday:

WBA welterweight champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley announced today that he is ready to face Manny Pacquiao in the ring and is willing to meet at a catch-weight to make the fight happen. In a statement, Mosley said: “There are conflicting reports from the Pacquiao camp an upcoming fight between me and Manny Pacquiao. I want it to be known that I want to fight Pacquiao and I want to fight him now. I’m willing to meet at a catch weight to make that happen. I know this is what Freddie Roach wants as well, as he has previously stated this to press. I am the best fighter in boxing and I am ready to reclaim the title of number one pound-for-pound fighter.” Mosley last faced Antonio Margartio in January 2009 and delivered a ninth-round knockout. Pacquiao is coming off a second-round knock-out victory over Ricky Hatton in May.

Courtesy of Fightnews.com

Looks like reports of Shane Mosley refusing to go down in weight for Manny Pacquiao were innacurate according to a statement he made yesterday:

WBA welterweight champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley announced today that he is ready to face Manny Pacquiao in the ring and is willing to meet at a catch-weight to make the fight happen. In a statement, Mosley said: “There are conflicting reports from the Pacquiao camp an upcoming fight between me and Manny Pacquiao. I want it to be known that I want to fight Pacquiao and I want to fight him now. I’m willing to meet at a catch weight to make that happen. I know this is what Freddie Roach wants as well, as he has previously stated this to press. I am the best fighter in boxing and I am ready to reclaim the title of number one pound-for-pound fighter.” Mosley last faced Antonio Margartio in January 2009 and delivered a ninth-round knockout. Pacquiao is coming off a second-round knock-out victory over Ricky Hatton in May.

Courtesy of Fightnews.com