Long-time adviser to Manny Pacquiao, Michael Koncz, has undergone a surgical procedure in the Philippines to remove a blockage and blood clot from the main artery in his right leg. Unfortunately for Koncz, the surgery performed at Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital in San Juan, Metro Manila was not successful in fixing all of the damage done by the blockage and a larger, more … [Read more...]
Marquez Decisions Mepranum in Last Minute Scramble of a Bout
Centro de Usos Multiples, Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico-- Last minute substitutes are fairly common in boxing, but never, literally, last minute substitutes. Minutes before showtime, a dispute between Zanfer promotions of Mexico and Michael Koncz of MP Promotions was settled that would allow Richie Mepranum (25-3-1, 5 KOs) to substitute for Rodel Mayol, who had pulled out of … [Read more...]
Where in the World is Manny’s Money?; Magno’s Monday Rant
Late last week, it was reported that tax officials in the Philippines had filed a criminal complaint against Manny Pacquiao for failure to submit documents relating to “discrepancies” on his 2010 tax returns. We don't know any real details about this particular case, so it wouldn't be fair to speculate. However, this tax problem did re-awaken a bigger issue in the world of … [Read more...]