Wednesday, 05 August 2026 · Philippines

Nick Giongco

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Pacquiao, Rios size each other

Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios get to size each other up when Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum officially presents the two fighters to the in…

Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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Odds favor Pacquiao vs Rios

Oddsmakers remain somehow convinced that Manny Pacquiao is far from being damaged goods. The odds for Pacquiao?s Nov. 24 comeback fight in M…

Fri, 07 Jun 2013
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MP-JMM fifth fight not feasible

Not even a fifth fight featuring Manny Pacquiao against Juan Manuel Marquez look feasible anymore. With a megabuck matchup with Floyd Maywea…

Mon, 03 Jun 2013
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Rios getting ready early

Brandon Rios is embarking on the mother of all training camps. Even though his date with Manny Pacquiao in Macau appears lightyears away, th…

Sat, 25 May 2013
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Biggest paycheck awaits Pacquiao

From a marketing standpoint, Manny Pacquiao remains a marketable fighter. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said yesterday Pacquiao?s star cont…

Fri, 24 May 2013
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Rios is a fearless fighter

Brandon Rios was amused when told that the reason why he was handpicked as Manny Pacquiao?s foe on Nov. 24 in Macau. Rios was chosen as Pacq…

Sun, 12 May 2013
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Pacquiao touring

Manny Pacquiao is going on a tour of key Chinese cities in July and another round of stops in the US will follow in September to drumbeat hi…

Fri, 26 Apr 2013
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Pacman return in November

Manny Pacquiao?s comeback fight has been moved from Oct. 13 to November, Top Rank head Bob Arum said yesterday. Macau would still be the ven…

Thu, 25 Apr 2013
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Just the two of us

Manila, Philippines ? There used to be five of them: Manny Pacquiao. Brian Viloria. Nonito Donaire. Johnreil Casimero. Donnie Nietes. Only t…

Mon, 15 Apr 2013
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Brian out to steal Thunder

MACAU ? Brian Viloria doesn?t mind playing second fiddle to the show?s main attraction Zou Shiming. But Viloria feels he can steal the thund…

Sat, 06 Apr 2013
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Viloria eager to climb ring

Manila, Philippines ? Brian Viloria is getting impatient and he wants to lay his hands on his gutsy Mexican rival, Juan Francisco Estrada. W…

Wed, 03 Apr 2013
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Koncz to negotiate Pacquiao?s fight

Manila, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao has given his Canadian adviser Mike Koncz the marching orders to begin exploratory talks with Hall of F…

Thu, 28 Mar 2013
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Basketball keeps Pacman trim, fit

Manila, Philippines ? It was late in the third quarter when he asked to be substituted and a slender guy with albatross-like arms came in to…

Sat, 16 Mar 2013
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Politics, basketball keep Pacquiao busy

Manila, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez might find themselves seated next to each other next month in Macau where Hall …

Sat, 09 Mar 2013
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?Ahas? Defends Crown Today

CEBU CITY ? Mexican challenger Moises Fuentes has been telling almost everyone who cared to listen how his long trip from the other side of …

Sat, 02 Mar 2013
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Arum To Marquez: How Much?

They were supposed to have dinner Wednesday (Thursday in the Philippines) but Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum and Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez…

Fri, 22 Feb 2013
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Donaire, Foe Set To Seal Deal

All?s well that ends well. Nonito Donaire and Guillermo Rigondeaux, main protagonists in Bob Arum?s April 13 card at the Radio City Music Ha…

Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Arum Wants To Know What?s On JMM?s Mind

Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum will try to inject some sense into Juan Manuel Marquez?s head when they spend dinner together on Wednesday (T…

Wed, 20 Feb 2013