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Put your money on me ? Barrera

LAS VEGAS ? Bragging is no big thing in boxing. So after Manny Pacquiao invited friends and acquaintances for a victory celebration on Satur…

Thu, 04 Oct 2007

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For Pacquiao, fight and party happily mix

LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao is planning a big bash this weekend in this world-renowned party place. In fact, Pacquiao has extended his invita…

Thu, 04 Oct 2007

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Pacquiao looking at possible ?dirty tactics?

Not even a prime and highly-motivated Marco Antonio Barrera, who faces the daunting task of avenging a four-year-old grudge this Saturday ni…

Tue, 02 Oct 2007

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Roach worried about ref

LOS ANGELES ? Trainer Freddie Roach will be uncomfortable if Joe Cortez is named as the third man in the ring during the Manny Pacquiao-Marc…

Tue, 02 Oct 2007

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Roach advises Barrera to bring pistol against Pacquiao

LOS ANGELES ? Freddie Roach believes that Marco Antonio Barrera would need to conceal a bladed weapon or semi-automatic pistol in his trunks…

Mon, 01 Oct 2007

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Pacquiao aware of foe’s killer punches

LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao is wary of only two things: Marco Antonio Barrera’s uppercut and hook. Trainer Freddie Roach is not…

Sat, 29 Sep 2007

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Pacquiao becomes a US media hit

LOS ANGELES — Just how big is Manny Pacquiao in America? Well, big enough to merit the attention of some of the biggest and most prest…

Sat, 29 Sep 2007

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After gym work, Roach devours Mexican (food)

Freddie Roach had for dinner at a popular Thai eatery on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila) after another hard day?s work at the Wild Ca…

Fri, 28 Sep 2007

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Roach gives Pacquiao two more good years

MANNY PACQUIAO can fight for two more years, after that he can do whatever he wants, said Freddie Roach, the boxer?s trainer when asked how …

Thu, 27 Sep 2007

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Roach dismisses ?fix? rumors

TRAINER FREDDIE Roach dismissed rumors swirling around that Manny Pacquiao is going to intentionally lose the second clash with Marco Antoni…

Tue, 25 Sep 2007

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Vancouver wants Pacman!

Vancouver ?has the key ingredients? to stage a Manny Pacquiao fight despite strong competition from Las Vegas and Macau, says Canadian busin…

Tue, 18 Sep 2007

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Who’s who in boxing coming to Manila

BIGWIGS FROM the world of prize-fighting like promoters Don King, Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya as well as active and well-known punchers li…

Wed, 12 Sep 2007

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Boom Boom returns in December

REY BAUTISTA gets a chance at redemption on Dec. 8 when he showcases his stuff at the historic Araneta Coliseum. This was revealed by Bautis…

Wed, 12 Sep 2007

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Barrera seeks Pacman flaws from video

AN OLD video showing Manny Pacquiao at his worst is the key to Marco Antonio Barrera’s victory on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas. The Mexican med…

Sat, 08 Sep 2007

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Top Rank publicist sends out warning to Pacman

IN THE thick of the long-distance conversation between the Hispanic boxing man and the caller from Manila, a disturbing question was raised …

Fri, 07 Sep 2007

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Speed makes Pacman dangerous – Barrera

SPEED COUPLED with power is what makes Manny Pacquiao dangerous in the ring, Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera told the sports daily Esto over t…

Tue, 28 Aug 2007

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Freddie Roach and his favorites

Few may be aware that Freddie Roach, 47, who is famous for having helped Manny Pacquiao become one of the most dangerous boxers in the world…

Thu, 23 Aug 2007

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Condes defense in RP!

Filipino promoter Rod Nazario and boxing manager Aljoe Jaro are joining hands in staging Florante Condes' first defense of the IBF mini-flyw…

Fri, 17 Aug 2007

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Future beckons for unbeaten Cebu pug

TONY ALDEGUER has a long range plan for unbeaten super-flyweight AJ Banal, who now carries the burden of carrying the flag of the ALA Boxing…

Tue, 14 Aug 2007

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Tables turned in next Pacquiao-Barrera fight

THE FIRST time they met in late 2003, Marco Antonio Barrera was the overwhelming favorite and Manny Pacquiao was the clear underdog. Almost …

Tue, 07 Aug 2007