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Sacrificing for the country

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 14 Jun 2009

It isn?t easy being Manny Pacquiao. The world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter is like a magnet, attracting people from all walks of life, from everywhere, to bask in his air space. Right now, Pacquiao…

Uncovering the 'new' Pacquiao
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Uncovering the 'new' Pacquiao

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 10 Jun 2009

MANILA, Philippines - ?We?ve found the new Manny Pacquiao,? gushed promoter Sammy Gello-ani as teenaged ?Marvelous? Marvin Sonsona sent Thai veteran Wandee Singwancha to dreamland with a vicious left …

Florante Condes? Road Back
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Florante Condes? Road Back

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 08 Jun 2009

?Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.? - Napoleon Hill Former IBF mini-flyweight world champ Florante Condes of the Philippines will be taking a risky step…

Isa-isa Lang, Mahina ang Kalaban
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Isa-isa Lang, Mahina ang Kalaban

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 07 Jun 2009

MANILA ? Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat mga kabayayan, fans, at lahat ng sumusuporta sa akin. Nawa ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan saan man kayo naroroon sa mundo. Sa pagbabalik-tanaw sa aking…

Boom Boom on the mend, vows return
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Boom Boom on the mend, vows return

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 05 Jun 2009

MANILA, Philippines - WBO Intercontinental superbantamweight champion Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is still recuperating from surgery to repair a fractured left wrist but ALA Gym owner Tony Aldeguer said …

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Sino ang Susunod na Kalaban?

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 31 May 2009

GENERAL SANTOS CITY?Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat, kayong masusugid na tagasubaybay ng kolum na ito. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan gaya ng inyong abang lingkod. Kahit na mahigpit ang aking …

MARVIN SONSONA: READY FOR PRIME TIME
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MARVIN SONSONA: READY FOR PRIME TIME

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sun, 31 May 2009

He looks like a scrawny, awkward teenager. He does not have an intimidating presence and the look of a world class boxer. But make no mistake, Marvin Sonsona can knock you out. Last May 28 at the Cebu…

Mga Aral Mula sa Thailand
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Mga Aral Mula sa Thailand

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 28 May 2009

MANILA ? Kumusta po muli sa lahat ng nagbabasa ng kolum na ito at sana, nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan saan man kayo naroroon. Para sa mga kababayan kong nasa Thailand at ang marami kong mga fans diyan,…

Panahon Na Para Lalong Kumilos
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Panahon Na Para Lalong Kumilos

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 24 May 2009

GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Kumusta po ulit sa lahat ng aking mga pinakamamahal na tagasubaybay ng kolum na ito. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan habang naghihintay tayo sa susunod na laban. Nitong mga …

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THE ?GREAT FILIPINO MATCH UP? IS GOOD BUT?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 24 May 2009

Recently ABS-CBN , the giant media and entertainment conglomerate in the Philippines brought out the idea of matching the very best from the Braveheart Gym of Vice Gov. Manny Pinol versus those from t…

Pacquiao has yet to peak in rise to glory
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Pacquiao has yet to peak in rise to glory

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 24 May 2009

MANILA, Philippines ? With six world titles in different divisions under his belt, Manny Pacquiao appears destined to become one of the greatest fighters ever and Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said recen…

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Fr. Do knew it all along

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 22 May 2009

It was 2:30 a.m., Philippine time, Sunday, May 3, when Manny Pacquiao spoke to healing priest Fr. Fernando Suarez. Pacquiao was at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas where the time was 11…

The other 'Pacquiao'
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The other 'Pacquiao'

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 22 May 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Throwing a left hook into the air to simulate the punch that knocked out Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas, Manny vowed yesterday to be at his best fighting form in running for president…

Arum predicts sellout if Manny fights Cotto
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Arum predicts sellout if Manny fights Cotto

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 20 May 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Top Rank chairman Bob Arum recently said if Manny Pacquiao takes on Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden in New York City, it will be a sure box office hit and estimated at leas…

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Manny spared IBO sanction fee

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 19 May 2009

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao was spared from paying his share of the sanction fee amounting to $50,000 for challenging IBO lightwelterweight champion Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas last May 2…

Pagdedepensa Kay Martin Nievera
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Pagdedepensa Kay Martin Nievera

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 18 May 2009

GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Magandang, magandang araw muli sa inyong lahat at belated happy birthday sa aking pinakamamahal na ina, si Mama Dionesia. At sa lahat ng aking mga kababayan, sana ay nasa mabuti …

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STITCH DURAN SAVED THE DAY FOR ANDRE WARD

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 18 May 2009

One of the most commonly overlooked part of boxing is the performance of the cutman, the person responsible for among other things, the management of cuts and swellings a boxer may suffer during a fig…

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Manny's army on the move

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 17 May 2009

MANILA, Philippines - More Filipino fighters are being lined up for world title shots and Manny Pacquiao is backing the effort to the max. That?s the word from MP Promotions boxing adviser Michael Kon…