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Sugar and Spice at the Crossroads
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Sugar and Spice at the Crossroads

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 12 Jan 2009

Sugar Shane Mosley turned 37 last September. He was known for his smooth style and hand speed. He has big fight experience and used to be compared to his predecessors named Sugar ? Ray Robinson and Ra…

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Concepcion to fight for world title this year

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 11 Jan 2009

Bernabe Concepcion is looking forward to challenging WBC featherweight champion Oscar Larios of Mexico sometime this year but first, he?s got to dispose of Kenya?s dangerous Sande Otieno in a 12-round…

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ABAP to set up training centers

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 11 Jan 2009

Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) chairman Manny V. Pangilinan said the other day four regional training centers will be established to support a widespread talent identification pr…

2009: Malaking Pagsubok
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2009: Malaking Pagsubok

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 08 Jan 2009

LOS ANGELES?Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat, mga ginigiliw kong tagasubaybay ng kolum na ito. O kay bilis talaga ng panahon, at sa isang iglap ay tapos na naman ang isang linggo ng taon, na par…

ABAP okays two champs' training in Baguio
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ABAP okays two champs' training in Baguio

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 08 Jan 2009

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa and IBF/IBO flyweight titleholder Nonito Donaire Jr. were given the go-signal the other day to train at the ABAP gym in Teachers Village, Baguio City, and are …

Donaire, Pe?alosa join forces in Baguio
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Donaire, Pe?alosa join forces in Baguio

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 03 Jan 2009

Two Filipino world champions are setting up a joint training camp in Baguio City starting Monday to prepare for title fights and they?re eager to learn from each other. WBO bantamweight titlist Gerry …

Pride, money to delay Oscar's retirement?
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Pride, money to delay Oscar's retirement?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 02 Jan 2009

Losing to Manny Pacquiao wasn?t exactly Oscar de la Hoya?s idea of a retirement party and at 35, the Golden Boy might just come back to fight, if only to salvage the pride that he built in the ring si…

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Roach, Fernandez perfect pair for Pacman

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 30 Dec 2008

Manny Pacquiao admits he wouldn?t be the fighter he is today without Freddie Roach and Buboy Fernandez in his corner. No doubt, the pair has done wonders in propelling Pacquiao to the top of the world…

THE HUNT FOR THE NEXT PACMAN
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THE HUNT FOR THE NEXT PACMAN

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sun, 28 Dec 2008

2009 promises to be another exhilarating year for Philippine boxing. Every name fighter in the 135 to 147 lb. weight range has his sights set on Manny Pacquiao. He has a wide array of exciting match-u…

The Year of Pacquiao
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The Year of Pacquiao

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 28 Dec 2008

2008 will go down in sports history as the year Manny Pacquiao affirmed his supremacy as the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound champion. No Filipino fighter ? or athlete, for that matter ? has gained as m…

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Different Hatton to face Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 28 Dec 2008

It?ll be a ?new? Ricky Hatton up against Manny Pacquiao when they square off on May 2 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas and the Filipino icon is forewarned to expect a brawler retooled to fig…

Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat
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Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 26 Dec 2008

LOS ANGELES -- Isang maligayang Pasko ang aking ipinahahatid sa inyong lahat at sana, madama ninyong lahat ang tunay na diwa ng Kapaskuhan at sana, kayo pong lahat ay nasa mabuting kalagayan ng pag-ii…

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When Manny was rejected as endorser

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 26 Dec 2008

Believe it or not, the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter was rejected as a commercial endorser some eight years ago. Manny Pacquiao was paid P100,000 to endorse Shark energy drink by local distrib…

ESPN CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
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ESPN CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 23 Dec 2008

When we first learned about the ESPN Star Sports ?Champion of Champions? internet online poll and voted, it became obvious to us that in the end with the huge advantage in population the great Indian …

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Manny a class act, says Valero

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 23 Dec 2008

Although he?s hoping to eventually fight Manny Pacquiao, former WBA superfeatherweight champion Edwin Valero said yesterday his respect for the Filipino icon will never wane because there isn?t a clas…

Oras Para sa Pamilya at Sarili
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Oras Para sa Pamilya at Sarili

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 22 Dec 2008

GENERAL SANTOS CITY?Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng bumati sa akin sa aking birthday nitong nakaraang araw at maraming salamat din sa lahat ng mga dumalo at nakisaya sa aking kaarawan. Siyempre, gusto…

Gerry to avenge Boom Boom's loss
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Gerry to avenge Boom Boom's loss

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 22 Dec 2008

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa said yesterday he?s itching to fight Heriberto Ruiz ? the rugged Mexican veteran who recently beat Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista ? in a ?revenge? match that will se…

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Donaire, Viloria featured in big Araneta card

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 20 Dec 2008

Solar Sports and Top Rank are combining forces to stage a blockbuster double world championship boxing card at the Araneta Coliseum on March 15 featuring two Filipino challengers against Mexican oppon…