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Nick Giongco

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Dundee a great motivator ? Roach

Freddie Roach has a lot of respect for Angelo Dundee, the Hall of Fame trainer who will be brought to Big Bear to help Oscar De La Hoya prep…

Sun, 02 Nov 2008
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Pacquiao energy surprises Arum

Top Rank big boss Bob Arum dropped by the Wild Card Boxing Club on Monday afternoon and left a few hours later in disbelief. "I have never s…

Wed, 29 Oct 2008
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Ref selection for Pacman fight starts

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) will soon begin the process of selecting the officials ? three judges and referee ? for the much…

Tue, 28 Oct 2008
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Roach holds key to Pacman victory

Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward, who steered Oscar De La Hoya to two victories in 1997, said Freddie Roach could possibly be holding th…

Mon, 27 Oct 2008
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ESPN delves into Pacquiao?s life

Just about everyone can?t get enough of Manny Pacquiao. On Tuesday night (Wednesday in the Philippines), E:30, ESPN?s only primetime newsmag…

Sun, 26 Oct 2008
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Pacquiao now in fifth gear ? Ariza

The decision of Oscar De La Hoya to spend eight weeks of high-altitude training in Big Bear, California won?t benefit much the Golden Boy wh…

Fri, 24 Oct 2008
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Pacman reaching peak too soon?

There is a growing concern over at the Wild Card Boxing Club, the famous gym in Hollywood that is home to Manny Pacquiao?s preparation for O…

Thu, 23 Oct 2008
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Floirendo, Pacquiao tapped for ABAP post

If Manny Lopez clings to his post as head of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (Abap) and decides to run in next month?s ele…

Wed, 22 Oct 2008
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Hoya senses danger in Pacquiao fight

Oscar De La Hoya is not listening to people who belittle Manny Pacquiao?s chances against the Golden Boy on Dec. 6. These days, whenever De …

Wed, 22 Oct 2008
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Nothing but Pacquiao for DL Hoya

Somewhere deep in the mountains of Big Bear, California where the mercury drops to near-freezing point in the past few days, Oscar De La Hoy…

Tue, 21 Oct 2008
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We know what to do ? Roach

Freddie Roach doesn?t always bet on fights even if there have been a lot of times when his prediction turned out as he had expected it to. B…

Sun, 19 Oct 2008
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Pacman on Reader's Digest cover?

Reader's Digest is said to be coming over to the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood anytime soon to put Manny Pacquiao on its cover. Trainer…

Fri, 17 Oct 2008
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Roach also sees a KO victory

American trainer Freddie Roach is not crazy. He?s not egoistic either. And based on what he has been doing, it?s safe to assume he knows his…

Fri, 17 Oct 2008
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De La Hoya camp sees knockout win

While Oscar De La Hoya appears to be not looking past Manny Pacquiao, the brains behind the rise of Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) is already t…

Thu, 16 Oct 2008
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Oscar knows how to diet ? Roach

Freddie Roach has no doubt Oscar De La Hoya will make the 147-lb limit on the eve of his crossroads Dec. 6 clash with Manny Pacquiao without…

Wed, 15 Oct 2008
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Roach pulls another stunt

This one should really get into Oscar De La Hoya?s nerves. Trainer Freddie Roach recently showed up for the punch-mitt session at the Wild C…

Mon, 13 Oct 2008
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Oscar starts high-altitude training

Everything is all set for Oscar De La Hoya?s training, which kicked off Friday in the mountains of Big Bear, California, the Mexican media h…

Sun, 12 Oct 2008