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Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on March 2, 2010

2010-03-03T02:51:00.001-08:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on February 9, 2010

2010-02-09T04:50:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on February 2, 2010

2010-02-02T23:53:00.001-08:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on Jan 25, 2010

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Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on January 18, 2010

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Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on December 30, 2009

2009-12-30T22:52:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on December 9, 2009

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Top Rank Boxing's OFFICIAL Firepower Pre-Party! RSVP Only

2009-11-11T16:10:00.000-08:00

Come join us for our 1st EVER Pre-Fight Party! We wouldn't be here without our fans and we want to say thank you by throwing a party at MGM Grand's Studio 54. 1st 50 people to RSVP will get in for FREE and get VIP access to the club. RSVP Now: http://twtvite.com/8vpfai

From pre-party

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on Nov 10, 2009

2009-11-10T22:47:00.000-08:00

Top Rank Firepower Tweetup

2009-10-29T23:32:00.000-07:00

Join us for Top Rank's 1st ever tweetup! RSVP here: http://twtvite.com/upgvbk

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on October 28, 2009

2009-10-28T02:50:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on Oct 5, 2009

2009-10-06T00:23:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on Sept 24, 2009

2009-09-24T22:50:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on Sept 8, 2009

2009-09-08T23:28:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on August 20, 2009

2009-08-20T22:47:00.001-07:00

@trboxing to use utterli to provide soundbites for Pinoy Power 2

2009-08-12T22:48:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on Aug 11, 2009

2009-08-12T00:57:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on July 29, 2009

2009-07-29T23:52:00.000-07:00

Kobe Bryant & Derek Jeter are buzzing about Pacquaio vs Cotto Nov 14th!

2009-07-22T14:34:00.000-07:00

Superstars Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees can't wait for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto mega fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on November 14.

"I love Manny," said Kobe. "I enjoy being around people who are just as competitive, who have the same passion and work ethic. If I don't have a game that night I'll be there."

Jeter is looking for two ringside tickets.

The New York Giants football team is off that weekend and some of the top players will be heading in for the fight.

One of Cotto's biggest fans is Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets. He has been at ringside for many of Cotto's big fights.

"We are getting so many calls from sports and entertainment stars," said Bob Arum. "This is going to be a premier sports event."

Kobe met Pacquiao at a recent Nike commerical video shoot in Los Angeles. Kobe spoke about Pacquiao while at a Nike press function in Makati City, Philippines. Kobe was quoted about Manny on the GMA.News.TV website.

Top Rank will soon announce details how to purchase tickets for the mega fight.

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on July 20, 2009

2009-07-21T01:47:00.001-07:00

Enter to win Nonito Donaire autographed boxing glove!

2009-07-13T23:46:00.001-07:00

Login to Twitter
Refer 10 followers to Top Rank Boxing - @trboxing and with every 10 we will enter your name in for a chance to win.

To enter Nonito Donaire Gloves:
Have 10 people follow @trboxing and tweet the following:
@trboxing @ #donairegloves
example: @trboxing @enjoioc #donairegloves

- Enter as many times, but you will only be entered for every 10 new followers you refer to @trboxing. Make sure to have them reference your twitter name and add #donairegloves

Winner for the Donaire gloves will be announced via Twitter on August 15th - Pinoy Power 2

Good Luck!

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on July 13, 2009

2009-07-13T23:08:00.001-07:00

Nonito Donaire opens workout to media and public

2009-07-11T04:17:00.000-07:00

This Saturday! July 11 at 1 P.M. PT Undisputed Boxing Gym - San Carlos, Calif.

Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) / International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion NONITO "The Filipino Flash" DONAIRE, Jr., will open up his workout to media and fans at the Undisputed Boxing Gym in the Bay area (883 East San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, Calif. 94070) This Saturday! July 11, beginning at 1 P.M. PT. Donaire (21-1, 14 KOs), from San Leandro, Calif. by way of General Santos City, Philippines, is training for his upcoming challenge of former world champion Rafael "El Torito" Concepcion (13-3-1, 8 KOs), of Panama City, Panama, for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight title. The Donaire-Concepcion rumble headlines "Pinoy Power 2" -- the world championship pay-per-view extravaganza.

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on July 7, 2009

2009-07-07T22:54:00.001-07:00

Win a Nonito Donaire autographed boxing glove!

2009-07-07T21:56:00.001-07:00

Want to own a glove signed by the 'Filipino Flash' himself? Log into twitter and follow @trboxing to enter. This contest has multiple parts - allowing fans to enter themselves multiple times... increasing their chance of winning and also showing us how much they love the sport of boxing. So stay tuned to our twitter updates and check back to this blog for details on how to complete each part and submit your entries.

Part 1
Nonito Donaire will have an open workout to the public and media this Saturday July 11, 1pm.

Location:
Undisputed Boxing Gym
883 East San Carlos Avenue San Carlos, Calif. 94070
(650) 631-3781

Task: Attend this open workout and take a picture of the 'Filipino Flash' himself. Pics must clearly show that it is Nonito Doniare. Submit this pic via twitpic (www.twitpic.com) and then reply back to us with the link. We will verify the pic and enter you into the drawing. Only one pic per person!

In case you can't make the open gym - we will have a new task each week leading up to the Pinoy Power event in August. Each week gives you another chance to enter. Good luck boxing fans and stay tuned for more twitter only contests!

Top Rank Boxing...

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on June 29, 2009

2009-06-30T00:04:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on June 19, 2009

2009-06-19T22:56:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on June 6, 2009

2009-06-06T22:48:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on 5/26/09

2009-05-26T22:10:00.000-07:00

Mayweather Sounds off on Pacman

2009-05-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

Pound for Pound vs Cash King?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iahGWkwDidU

Make sure to order this on PPV!

2009-05-20T15:56:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fights!

2009-05-20T15:55:00.000-07:00

Pound for Pound Fight Remix

2009-05-14T16:52:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Fight Schedule - updated on 5/13/09

2009-05-13T00:12:00.000-07:00

Pacquiao scores huge knockout win over Hatton

2009-05-05T19:08:00.000-07:00

By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Boxing Writer

LAS VEGAS (AP)—First Oscar De La Hoya, now Ricky Hatton. The way Manny Pacquiao is handing out beatings, maybe Floyd Mayweather Jr. should have stayed retired.

Pacquiao cemented his claim to being the best pound-for-pound boxer Saturday night with a spectacular performance that ended with Hatton sprawled helplessly on the canvas after a devastating left hand to the head late in the second round.

Coming off a dominating win over De La Hoya, Pacquiao was even better against Hatton, knocking him down two times in the first round before finally stopping him with a vicious left hand that dropped Hatton for good in the 140-pound title bout.

Referee Kenny Bayless took one look at Hatton and declared the fight over at 2:59 of the second round.

“I didn’t have to count,” Bayless said.

Hatton laid on the canvas for several minutes while doctors tended to him before finally leaving the ring with a wry smile on his face. He was taken to a local hospital for a precautionary brain scan.

Pacquiao was always supposed to be quicker than Hatton, but he was also a lot stronger—and a lot more accurate. He landed 73 of his 127 punches in the fight in a display that had to catch the attention of Mayweather, who earlier in the day said he would return to the ring for a July 18 fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Hatton, meanwhile, connected on only 18 of 78 punches, according to ringside stats.

“I’m surprised the fight was so easy,” Pacquiao said. “He was wide open for the right hook. I knew he would be looking for my left.”

Pacquiao had the perfect game plan for Hatton, evading his bullying rushes and then picking him apart with counter punches. The performance was even more stunning because Hatton had lost only once and has been a world-class fighter for years.

“Are you happy?” Pacquiao asked promoter Bob Arum in the ring afterward.

“You’re going to be the greatest fighter who ever lived,” Arum replied.

That would take some doing, but on this night Pacquiao staked a claim to greatness that few would have thought possible before he scored his big upset over De La Hoya last December.

Pacaquiao needed less than half a round to figure out the onrushing Hatton, hitting him with a flurry of punches midway through the first round before putting him down for the first time with a right hook to the head. Hatton got up at the count of eight but Pacquiao landed another flurry and dropped him again just before the end of the round.

Hatton attempted to carry the fight to Pacquiao in the second round but was mostly ineffective as Pacquiao sized him up for a big punch. It finally came at the end of the round when he landed a left cross that flattened the English fighter.

“It was a hard loss but I’m OK,” Hatton said. “I really didn’t see the punch coming but it was a great shot. I know I’ll be OK.”

Pacquiao was a 2-1 favorite, but few thought Hatton would go easily. His only loss came when he was stopped in the 10th round by Mayweather Jr., and he built a career and a reputation as a tough and aggressive fighter who wore his opponents down.

But he stood no chance against Pacquiao, whose punches came straight down the middle and landed with increasing frequency as the fight went on.

“I was just doing my job,” said Pacquiao, who is a national hero in the Philippines and is fast becoming a hero among boxing fans. “I always try to do my best in the ring.”

2009-05-02T21:37:00.000-07:00