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Donaire in limbo, waits for call

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 15 Apr 2008

Disappointed by the cancellation of his Dubai bout, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is looking forward to fighting in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz mainer in Las Vegas on Ju…

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Gerry back in action next month?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 14 Apr 2008

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa will return to the ring in six weeks if family physician Dr. Butch Penamante gives him the go-signal after examining his right hand and right elbow which conti…

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TSISMIS: National Pastime

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 13 Apr 2008

BORACAY -- Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Kahapon po, Sabado at ngayon, Linggo, break ko po sa kolehiyo (Notre Dame College of Dadiangas), kung saan puspusan …

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Juan-two-three and he?s out

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Apr 2008

Whoever thought of the ?brilliant? idea to bring Juan Manuel Marquez over to Manila must now be hiding somewhere in the Cordillera mountains where nobody can spot him with a gunsight. You can only spe…

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Oscar fight to fetch $20M for Manny?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 11 Apr 2008

It?s not an impossible dream for WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao to take on Oscar de la Hoya and trainer Freddie Roach said recently there?s a big chance the fight could happen sooner o…

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Filipino Hospitality vs Mexican Invasion

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Lubos akong nasisiyahan na makumusta kayo ulit. Ako po ay nasa mabuting kalagayan at sana, kayo rin. Nitong nagdaang Linggo sa Araneta Coliseu…

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Passport in six hours

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 10 Apr 2008

Freddie Roach almost didn?t fly in for Gerry Pe?alosa?s WBO bantamweight title defense against Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand at the Araneta Coliseum last Sunday. Four days before, he went to the …

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?Mexican?s visit a low blow?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 08 Apr 2008

Freddie Roach said yesterday Juan Manuel Marquez? surprise visit to confront WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and try to prick his pride in agreeing to a third meeting was a low blow. Ro…

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Aldeguer not rushing Banal

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 07 Apr 2008

ALA stable owner Tony Aldeguer said he?s not rushing a world title shot for A. J. Banal even as the Bohol superflyweight appeared ripe for a crack after halting previously unbeaten Uruguayan Caril Her…

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Masarap Mag-aral

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 07 Apr 2008

GENERAL SANTOS CITY?Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. I hope everyone is doing well. I wish everybody is healthy in mind, body and spirit. Napakasarap pala mag-aral. Ito po iyong matagal ko nang hina…

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Gerry wary of hungry foe

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 06 Apr 2008

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa isn?t taking any chances when he defends his crown against Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand at the Araneta Coliseum this morning. That?s because he knows Vor…

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Roach set to arrive for Pe?alosa

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 05 Apr 2008

Freddie Roach was supposed to fly in from Los Angeles today but had to postpone his arrival for tomorrow morning because he realized too late his passport had expired. Roach was scheduled for an appea…

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Pulling the plug

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 04 Apr 2008

Third Force Promotions president Noli Eala has pulled the plug on what would?ve been a historic triple world championship boxing show in Dubai and preserved his reputation as an honorable player in th…

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Gerry Pe?alosa, Kampeon ng Bawat Pinoy

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 03 Apr 2008

Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan sa pagpasok ng buwan ng Abril. Unti-unti na pong naghihilom ang sugat sa aking mata na natanggap ko noong huling laban ko at sa …

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Manny nearly KOs PBA stars

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 31 Mar 2008

WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao almost landed a knockout blow on the PBA Legends but his running desperation triple at the buzzer fell short of the hoop as the former pros escaped with …

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Ang Kalikasan ay Buhay

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 30 Mar 2008

MANILA?Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Ako po si Manny Pacquiao, tagapagtanggol ng kagubatan at kalikasan! Lingid sa kaalaman ng marami, ako po ay may isa pang…

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Diaz a step to build Pacquiao?s legacy

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 29 Mar 2008

Newly crowned WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao is establishing a legacy that will likely be unsurpassed in his lifetime and wresting the WBC lightweight crown from David Diaz to become t…

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It's nice to be back!

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 27 Mar 2008

GENERAL SANTOS -- Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. It is nice to be back again. Home sweet home! Opo, kay sarap talaga na bumalik sa Pilipinas lalong lalo na kapag nag-uuwi tayo ng magagandang pasal…

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Delay unlikely in Manny-Diaz bout

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 26 Mar 2008

Because the cuts he sustained in beating Juan Manuel Marquez are healing properly, there will likely be no postponement in Manny Pacquiao?s next fight against WBC lightweight champion David Diaz in La…

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Manny?s natural evolution

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 26 Mar 2008

International matchmaker Lope (Jun) Sarreal Jr. said yesterday his late brother-in-law Gabriel (Flash) Elorde, who reigned as world superfeatherweight or junior lightweight champion for over seven yea…