Friday, 07 August 2026 · Philippines
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Is it over for Manny?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 18 Dec 2012

As a fighter gets on in years, the responsibility of keeping a sharp focus on staying in shape becomes more and more pronounced. It?s impossible to turn back the hands of time and if you want to remai…

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Julaton says Manny will be stronger

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 18 Dec 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Former two-time WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (The Hurricane) Julaton said the other day Manny Pacquiao?s mistake of walking into a knockout punch by Juan Manuel Marq…

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Donaire leaves no doubt

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Dec 2012

MANILA, Philippines - WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is a shoo-in for Fighter of the Year honors and virtually sealed the vote with a spectacular third round disposal of Mexican leg…

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Manny?s legacy cast in stone

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Dec 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Although Manny Pacquiao failed to win a single fight this year, there is no question he remains the symbol of Filipino pride and as he turns 34 today, the entire nation celebrate…

NO SURPRISE BUT STILL VERY IMPRESSIVE
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NO SURPRISE BUT STILL VERY IMPRESSIVE

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sun, 16 Dec 2012

What did you expect? Nonito Donaire is the bigger man. He is younger, less battle-worn, faster and obviously more powerful. Jorge Arce built his career on blood and brawn. ?Travieso? was always fun to…

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Marquez drug-negative, open to rematch

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Dec 2012

HOUSTON ? The results are out: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez are negative of any form of performance-enhancing drugs or PEDs following tests that were conducted and supervised by the Nevada A…

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Hatton surprised by Marquez? size

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Dec 2012

MANILA, Philippines - It was Manny Pacquiao?s knockout victim Ricky Hatton on the line, calling from Hong Kong the other day and the Manchester Hitman expressed surprise at Juan Manuel Marquez? power …

?Passing of the Torch?
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?Passing of the Torch?

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 15 Dec 2012

An avid boxing fan and a friend of mine asked me if I am going to Houston to cover Nonito Donaire Jr.?s fight against Jorge Arce today. I told him I can?t as it was too close to last week?s Manny Pacq…

WILL THE MEXICAN MYTH CONTINUE?
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WILL THE MEXICAN MYTH CONTINUE?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 15 Dec 2012

Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas:- A friend and I happen to sit next to a group of Mexican boxing fans at a bar in this fancy downtown hotel late tonight and for some reason or another they start…

The curious case of Buboy Fernandez
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The curious case of Buboy Fernandez

By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 14 Dec 2012

CHICAGO -- At about 4:52 pm Thursday afternoon here in Chicago, I was able to get hold of Mr. Al Bello, the decorated Getty Images photographer who was allegedly assaulted by two key Pacquiao aides la…

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Manny-Marquez quintology looms

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 13 Dec 2012

MANILA, Philippines - With Manny Pacquiao declaring he?s not through fighting, it appears likely there will be a fifth bout against Juan Manuel Marquez, sooner or later. Top Rank chairman Bob Arum is …

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Pacquiao told to take 6-month rest

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 12 Dec 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Two close friends advised Manny Pacquiao to take a rest of at least six months before returning to the gym so his body and brain can fully recover from the jarring he absorbed in…

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Barrera to visit Phl next year

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 11 Dec 2012

LAS VEGAS ? Former WBO superbantamweight, WBC featherweight and WBC superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera confirmed the other day he is arriving in the Philippines to accompany his fighter…

5TH FIGHT WILL BE A VIRTUAL SUICIDE
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5TH FIGHT WILL BE A VIRTUAL SUICIDE

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Dec 2012

People who are suggesting a 5th fight between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez are either foolishly consumed with pride or are simply afraid that with the Pac…

IS THIS THE END OF OUR BOXING CAMELOT?
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IS THIS THE END OF OUR BOXING CAMELOT?

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Dec 2012

CEBU ? The crowd watching the pay-per-view broadcast inside the Cebu International Convention Center gave a collective gasp when Manny Pacquiao fell face first on the canvas. It was a shock that rever…