Sunday, 09 August 2026 · Philippines

Nick Giongco

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Hatton gets Cuban lefty as sparmate

Erislandy Lara, a heavy-handed former world amateur champion from Cuba, has been tapped by the camp of Ricky Hatton to simulate Manny Pacqui…

Tue, 07 Apr 2009
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Donaire foe is dangerous

American challenger Raul ?Cobra? Martinez knows a thing or two about Philippine boxing, although the name of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacq…

Mon, 06 Apr 2009
Pacquiao to feel pain ? Hatton
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Pacquiao to feel pain ? Hatton

Ricky ?Hitman? Hatton is of the belief that he can withstand the power of Manny Pacquiao on May 2 and that the Filipino cannot say the same …

Sun, 05 Apr 2009
Hatton?s got no defense ? Roach
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Hatton?s got no defense ? Roach

Day in and day out, trainer Freddie Roach just couldn?t seem to understand why fight fans keep on asking him why he thinks Manny Pacquiao wi…

Sat, 04 Apr 2009
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Martinez: ?Donaire has what I want?

Challenger Raul Martinez of the US has a lot of respect for Filipino champion Nonito Donaire but everything goes out the window once he answ…

Fri, 03 Apr 2009
Pacquiao in for a shock ? Hatton
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Pacquiao in for a shock ? Hatton

Ricky Hatton, fully satisfied with his ongoing preparation, boasted that he?s ready to rumble with Manny Pacquiao in two week's time. Shortl…

Tue, 31 Mar 2009
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RP boxer out in 28 seconds

March 30, 2009, 6:53pm Here?s one for the record books or the Hall of Shame, to be precise. Veteran Filipino boxer Rexon Flores was knocked …

Tue, 31 Mar 2009
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Chavez could be Pacman?s next foe

It seems that Manny Pacquiao already has an opponent lined up in the event he gets past Ricky Hatton of England on May 2. Top Rank chief Bob…

Mon, 30 Mar 2009
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Nietes wants title defense in Manila

Despite putting on a premium performance in Mexico last month, Donnie Nietes remains at a loss as to where and when he will make the third d…

Sun, 29 Mar 2009
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I?ll be stronger ? Hatton

Ricky Hatton is getting sharper each passing day. As he prepares to leave for the second and most crucial phase of his training in the USA, …

Sun, 29 Mar 2009
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Pacquiao hurting from ABS-CBN incident

Manny Pacquiao on Friday admitted his faults for the mess that marred the negotiations for the airing of his May 2 fight with Ricky Hatton b…

Fri, 27 Mar 2009
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Roach wants Cortez as ref!

Joe Cortez, the New York-born Puerto Rican referee, is the one being eyed by Freddie Roach to referee the May 2 fight between Manny Pacquiao…

Thu, 26 Mar 2009
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ABS-CBN broke its promise ? Pacquiao

From Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao disclosed yesterday that ABS-CBN broke its promise of a news embargo on his decision to hook up with the ne…

Tue, 24 Mar 2009
Hatton goes full speed
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Hatton goes full speed

As Manny Pacquiao tries his best to remain focused owing to the television mess that he is embroiled in, all is quiet and well over at Ricky…

Sun, 22 Mar 2009
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Going to court is last resort ? Solar

Filing a case against Manny Pacquiao is Solar Sports? last resort. ?We just want the best for Manny Pacquiao,? said Solar Sports Chief Opera…

Sat, 21 Mar 2009
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Arum says Solar owns TV rights

Top Rank chief Bob Arum said yesterday that Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao has seen the light and will honor his contract with Solar Sp…

Sat, 21 Mar 2009
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Pacquiao remains focused

Manny Pacquiao is not bothered by the ongoing rift involving him, ABS-CBN and television blocktimer Solar Sports. From Los Angeles, Pacquiao…

Fri, 20 Mar 2009
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We have live contract ? Solar

Solar Sports is not going to hand Manny Pacquiao to ABS-CBN on a silver platter, for now. Solar Sports Chief Operating Officer Peter Chan Li…

Fri, 20 Mar 2009