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Donaire to face Arce in eliminator?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 02 Jul 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Fresh from inking a three-year contract with Top Rank, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he?s ready to relinquish his crown for the chance to battle Mexican veteran …

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Diaz was scary, says Buboy

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 02 Jul 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Newly crowned WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s boyhood pal and assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez insisted David Diaz was a threat until he was finally knocked out in the ninth rou…

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But Roach sees $20-M showdown vs Hatton

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 01 Jul 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday promoting fights isn?t his business but if anyone cares to listen, he prefers newly-crowned WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao to face IBO lightwe…

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How Manny did it

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 01 Jul 2008

LAS VEGAS ? There are only eight fighters in history to claim five world titles in different divisions and newly-crowned WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao is in the elite cast. The roster lists …

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Pacman starry-eyed for once

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 30 Jun 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Newly crowned WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao was star-struck when his favorite NBA player Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics showed up to celebrate the Filipino icon?s ninth roun…

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PARA SA INYO ANG LABAN NA ITO

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 29 Jun 2008

LAS VEGAS, NV ? Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan habang binabasa ninyo itong kolum na ito. Alam kong ang iba sa inyo ay medyo apektado pa rin dulot ng pinsala ng…

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Experts predict Diaz won?t last

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 29 Jun 2008

LAS VEGAS ? In a battle of champions, Manny Pacquiao is the experts? solid pick to bludgeon David Diaz into submission late in their 12-round bout at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino here this morni…

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Factors of consequence

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 29 Jun 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Anything can happen when two explosive punchers face off in a fight for pride, legacy and boxing immortality. David Diaz puts his WBC lightweight championship on the line against Manny Pac…

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Manny won?t follow in Elorde footsteps

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 28 Jun 2008

LAS VEGAS ? While the late Flash Elorde is considered the model for Filipino fighters to emulate, there?s something in the Bogo legend?s history that Manny Pacquiao will not want to repeat. Elorde was…

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Manny warned not to be lulled by odds

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 27 Jun 2008

With the Las Vegas betting line showing Manny Pacquiao a heavy favorite over David Diaz, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. yesterday advised the Filipino icon to ignore the odds, which could c…

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HANDANG-HANDA NA PO AKO

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Jun 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Malugod ko pong binabati ang lahat ng aking mga kababayan at mga masusugid na sumusubaybay sa kolum na ito, pati na rin ang mga fans ng boxing. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan sa pang…

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Pacquiao leads lightweight invasion

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 26 Jun 2008

Like the Pied Piper, Manny Pacquiao is showing the way for superfeatherweights to invade the 135-pound division as wherever he goes, the money follows. Pacquiao, who won the WBC 130-pound title from J…

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Sellout seen in Manny?s title quest

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 25 Jun 2008

The expectation is tickets will be sold out in Manny Pacquiao?s quest for the WBC lightweight title held by David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this Saturday (Sunday morning,…

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Diaz more dangerous as fight progresses

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 24 Jun 2008

LOS ANGELES ? WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will pose more of a threat to Manny Pacquiao the longer their fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 28 because of his vaunt…

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ISANG LINGO NA LANG

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Jun 2008

LOS ANGELES, CA ? Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat lalung-lalo na sa mga sumusubaybay ng kolum na ito. Binabati ko rin iyong mga nagpapadala ng sulat at email mula sa iba't-ibang bahagi ng mundo at s…

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Manny?s sparmate predicts Diaz fall

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 22 Jun 2008

LOS ANGELES ? The rugged Mexico-born fighter who was paid $2,400 to spar with Manny Pacquiao for three weeks predicted WBC lightweight champion David Diaz won?t survive the distance with the Filipino …

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Celtics inspire Pacquiao

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 21 Jun 2008

BOSTON ? Manny Pacquiao knew all along the Boston Celtics would beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals this season. Somehow, the WBC superfeatherweight champion feels an affinity with the Celti…

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Pagtitiwala at Respeto kay Boboy Fernandez

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008

LOS ANGELES, CA ? Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan kahit na medyo masama ang panahon sa maraming bahagi ng mundo. Opo, medyo marami sa aking mga kaibigan ang may…

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New training regimen perks up Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 18 Jun 2008

LOS ANGELES ? Strength and conditioning coach Alejandro Ariza said yesterday the training program he has laid out for Manny Pacquiao will guarantee a more explosive performance against WBC lightweight…