Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · Philippines

Ed Picson

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Articles by Ed Picson

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The longing in Diaz?s heart

David Diaz has his work cut out for him. He realizes even though he is the champion going into the fight Sunday, he is the underdog and Mann…

Fri, 27 Jun 2008
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There will be blood

By all indications, Manny Pacquiao?s preparation for his challenge to David Diaz?s WBC lightweight crown on June 28 is going well. As we rep…

Fri, 06 Jun 2008
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Bobby Pacquiao vs Katsidis?

Normally, when I get a chance to go to Cebu for work, I take the opportunity to see relatives and enjoy the stay for a day or two longer. La…

Tue, 03 Jun 2008
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This time, with feeling

Z"Butchoy" Gorres has been through it all. And after the kind of frustrations he has experienced, a lesser man would have cried "Uncle!" Not…

Fri, 30 May 2008
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The line forms to the right

For the fifth time in his storied boxing career, Manny Pacquiao has moved up to another weight division. His decision to go to the 135 light…

Fri, 16 May 2008
BEWARE OF THE HUNGRY PACMAN

BEWARE OF THE HUNGRY PACMAN

In his latest newspaper column ?Kumbinasyon?, Manny Pacquiao waxed sentimental and recalled his early days in the pugilistic profession. He …

Fri, 09 May 2008
JUAN GULAMAN

JUAN GULAMAN

It?s fairly common for kids at play to get into arguments that would lead to one running home sobbing to Mama. That?s understandable when yo…

Tue, 08 Apr 2008
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Investing in the future

Many do not realize or may have forgotten how Manny Pacquiao took his first big step on his way to stardom. As Manny himself will tell you, …

Fri, 28 Mar 2008

What now, Pacquiao?

The arguments for or against the split decision in the latest episode of the saga that is Manny Pacquiao threaten to last for a very long ti…

Tue, 18 Mar 2008
3rd round wins it for Pacquiao

3rd round wins it for Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is world champion again. The last time he wore a crown was in the Super Bantamweight Division (IBF). He is now the WBC Super …

Mon, 17 Mar 2008
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Where will you be Sunday?

For some brief moments the past week, I found myself wondering whether people still cared about the coming Manny Pacquiao fight against Juan…

Fri, 14 Mar 2008
Pacquiao Focused, Ready to Rock!

Pacquiao Focused, Ready to Rock!

?I don?t go out anymore, except to go to the gym, then I drive straight back to my apartment?, Manny Pacquiao stressed. ?Ayaw ko nang maulit…

Tue, 11 Mar 2008
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Gorres ready, now

IN OUR last piece here, we rued the Filipino fans’ singular fascination with Manny Pacquiao almost to the exclusion of other local box…

Tue, 29 Jan 2008
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Donaire, a Filipino champion

SHORTLY AFTER Nonito Donaire Jr. won the IBF/IBO flyweight crown in July last year, I met up with him and his father Nonito Sr. or "Dodong."…

Tue, 22 Jan 2008
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?No Condes?

IN OUR previous column, we wrote about the dire development concerning IBF Minimumweight champion Florante Condes who announced last week th…

Tue, 18 Dec 2007
The Condes Debacle: A Crying Shame

The Condes Debacle: A Crying Shame

A couple of months ago, I was invited to a GMA TV show called ?Palaban? along with some other personalities to discuss Philippine boxing. On…

Fri, 14 Dec 2007
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Comeback kids

It is incredible to realize that it has been more than 8 years since I covered for television the loss of Manny Pacquiao to Medgoen Singsura…

Wed, 24 Oct 2007
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Which one will the Pacman bless?

In the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao?s repeat win over Marco Antonio Barrera, preceded by his domination of another Mexican legend in Erik Mor…

Wed, 17 Oct 2007