MANNY Pacquiao earned another distinction after the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) named him the Fighter of the Decade.

The 31-year-old Pacquiao was also named the Fighter of the Year for 2009—his third award. He beat Vitali Klitschko, Andre Ward, Paul Williams and Arthur Abraham. (more)

WHILE Manny Pacquiao is busy cementing his legacy in boxing’s future, the Filipino is taking some time off to recall his humble past.

Pacquiao, who is fighting Joshua Clottey on March 13 in his first defense of his WBC 147-belt, recently marked his 15th year in the sport and recalled the similarities then and now. (more)

FREDDIE Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s boxing coach, is preparing Pacquiao to fight for the whole 12 rounds against Joshua Clottey in March because he believes it will be hard to send the 32-year- Ghanaian to the canvas.

“You can’t count on knocking this guy out because he’s never been knocked out in his life. He’s got a good chin and he’s a very durable, strong guy,” said Roach. “But I’m not saying we can’t knock him out. I think we will, somewhere along the way. But we’re going to be ready for 12 hard rounds.” (more)

FORMER world champion Miguel Cotto believes that the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey match could go either way for both elite fighters.

“It will be a tough fight,” Cotto said in a report posted at fightfan.com. “Manny will have to be very focused because Clottey has a lot of strength and has good defense. I believe the guy who is the best prepared and in the best shape will win the fight.” (more)

NEW YORK – Manny Pacquiao says he wishes he could have fought Floyd Mayweather Jr., even though he’s stepping into the ring with the dangerous Joshua Clottey on March 13.

Pacquiao said Wednesday that he thinks Mayweather was looking for a way out of fighting him, and that “maybe Mayweather is scared to lose.” (more)