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No doubt in Manny's mind

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 14 Nov 2011

LAS VEGAS ? After a grueling grind of 12 rounds, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is convinced he was the clear winner over Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here before a sell…

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Roach: Marquez' style tough to crack

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 14 Nov 2011

LAS VEGAS ? It seems that whenever Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fight, the outcome is never convincing. That?s because their styles are almost made for each other. Marquez is a counterpunche…

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Is Pacman unbeatable?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao hasn?t lost in his last 14 fights and it seems like light years ago when he was beaten by Erik Morales on points in 2005. The win streak …

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Why it won't be like before

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Nov 2011

LAS VEGAS ? When the first bell rings to start hostilities in the third Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here this morning (Manila time), it will mark the 25th ro…

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Marquez adjusts style for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Will it be a ?new? Juan Manuel Marquez facing Manny Pacquiao when they square off for the WBO welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tomorrow night (Sunday…

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Marquez admits he's a sore loser

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 11 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Juan Manuel Marquez hates to lose. And in his professional boxing history, the Mexican?s record lists five defeats ? to Javier Duran on a first round disqualification in his pro …

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Breaking down Marquez

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 10 Nov 2011

If Juan Manuel Marquez is a proficient technical fighter, Manny Pacquiao is the epitome of the non-traditional dervish in the ring. That?s why whenever they clash, fans are in for a treat. It?s like a…

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Beristain: Marquez beat Pacquiao twice

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 08 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - It?s not only Juan Manuel Marquez who believes that he beat Manny Pacquiao twice in their two meetings. Hall of Fame trainer Ignacio (Nacho) Beristain is convinced Marquez did en…

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Donaire picks Manny by late KO

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 07 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - While WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. isn?t taking Juan Manuel Marquez lightly, he?s picking Manny Pacquiao to beat the Mexican by a knockout anywhere between th…

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LET'S SUPPORT OUR SEA GAMES ATHLETES

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 06 Nov 2011

Jose Cojuangco. We have had our fair share of differences in the past with Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose ?Peping? Cojuangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia especi…

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Donaire vows no more boring bouts

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 06 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Expecting to face tougher opposition when he moves up to the superbantamweight division, Nonito Donaire Jr. said the other day the warriors looming in the horizon guarantee no mo…

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Manny as global Pinoy symbol

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 06 Nov 2011

There?s a new backer in WBO welterweight champion and the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao?s corner. LBC Express, the largest international Filipino cargo and courier company, is j…

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Lopez in line for WBC title shot

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 04 Nov 2011

No doubt about it, newly crowned WBC Silver superflyweight champion Sylvester Lopez of Zamboanga Sibugay will battle the winner of the Nov. 14 fight in Bangkok between WBC titlist Suriya Sor Rungvisai…

ALL APOLOGIES?
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ALL APOLOGIES?

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 03 Nov 2011

New York - Nonito Donaire Jr. was with family and friends at a post-fight celebration tended for him hours after his one sided win against Omar Narvaez. He was seated amongst them as he eats his post-…

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Donaire welcomes all comers next year

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 03 Nov 2011

MANILA, Philippines - WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he?ll be ready to take on all comers as early as January as he vowed to stay busy with three or four fights next y…

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Crying for Argentina

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 02 Nov 2011

Omar Narvaez wasn?t the first fighter to shame Argentina in the ring. He was booed and ridiculed for refusing to engage WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. in their recent 12-round title …

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Pacquiao runaway favorite vs Marquez

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 27 Oct 2011

The betting line for the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight in Las Vegas on Nov. 12 opened at 8-to-1 with the defending WBO welterweight champion the runaway favorite. Pacquiao was installed a -…

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Roach says Floyd trilogy a possibility

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 25 Oct 2011

MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao concludes the second trilogy in his career when he takes on Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 12 but…