Super Bantamweight Boxing News

MANILA, Philippines - Mexican boxer Jorge Arce is not impressed with new World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire's victory over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

Sendong floods - - CJ Corona impeachment - - Gloria Arroyo - - Maguindanao Massacre - - Manny Pacquiao Punch - - Ask PNoy - - Divorce Bill - - Reproductive Health bill - - Jose Rizal@150 - - PNoy: Ang Unang Taon - - Ex-Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez - MANILA, Philippines Newly crowned WBO super bantamweight king Nonito Donaire Jr.

While Las Vegas, New York and, closer to home, the MEN Arena are the normal choices for the biggest fights, Bury's rising star would prefer to be crowned king of the world at the home of his beloved Shakers .

MANILA, Philippines HBO boxing analyst and commentator Larry Merchant is not keen on a boxing match between WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire and WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba.

Two years ago Awad Barry told this newspaper that boxing had saved him from a life of crime in a Sheffield neighbourhood plagued by drugs and gang violence.

Very few managers would regard a 3-3 draw away from home having trailed 3-0 as two points dropped.

CWMBRAN super-bantamweight Jamie Arthur could be set for a rematch with Scott Quigg after a controversial stoppage defeat to the British champion on Saturday.

STRELLEY'S Jason Booth says he is already in "great shape" ahead of his WBC International super-bantamweight title clash with Kid Galahad, in Rotherham, on February 18.

Sendong floods - - CJ Corona impeachment - - Gloria Arroyo - - Maguindanao Massacre - - Manny Pacquiao Punch - - Ask PNoy - - Divorce Bill - - Reproductive Health bill - - Jose Rizal@150 - - PNoy: Ang Unang Taon - - Ex-Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez - MANILA, Philippines Newly crowned WBO super bantamweight king Nonito Donaire Jr.

MANILA, Philippines World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire wants a public apology from Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

GEDLING'S Leigh Wood has been sparring with Kid Galahad, who takes on Jason Booth for the WBC International super-bantamweight title in Rotherham on February 18.

Golden Boy Promotions figure head, Oscar De La Hoya used twitter social network to describe his feelings about Nonito Donaire's performance against Wilfred Vasquez Jr.

The Leicester southpaw overwhelmed Argentina's Jose Saez inside the first of a scheduled eight-rounder at Bolton's Reebok Stadium on Saturday night, a bill topped by British super-bantamweight champion Scott Quigg, who is a Hatton Promotions stablemate.

Scriven, who last won in October 2009 when he stopped Nottingham's Terry Maughan, finishes with a 14 -84 -1-1 record.

BOXING: Bury fighter Scott Quigg retained his British super-bantamweight title in unconvincing fashion on Saturday, climbing off the canvas to stop Jamie Arthur.

MANILA, Philippines The family of new World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire is disappointed with the boxer despite the success he has achieved in the sport.

San Antonio- Rising star, Nonito Donaire dominated the fight over Wilfred Vasquez Jr over twelve rounds at the San Antonio Alamdome, but had to settle for split decision victory and a vacant WBO super bantamweight title.

Scott Quigg survived a huge scare before earning a soft-stoppage against Jamie Arthur in the eight round of their British super-bantamweight title fight in Bolton.

The animosity between Nonito Donaire and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. will make for an epic clash on Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas.

MANILA, Philippines - Three world boxing champions, two each in billiards and wushu, and one in dragon boat, headline the list of major awardees to be recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association during its March 3 Annual Awards Night at the Manila Hotel.