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Pay-per-view in Marquez title bout hits record $20M

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 24 Mar 2008

From early indications, it looks like the US pay-per-view sales for Manny Pacquiao?s win over Juan Manuel Marquez will exceed 400,000 hits ? the most ever in a fight involving the Filipino icon, estab…

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Finished Business

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 20 Mar 2008

LOS ANGELES ? Isang masayang pagbati po sa inyong lahat. Malugod ko po kayong kinukumusta matapos sabay-sabay nating natamo ang isa sa pinakamimithi nating hangarin. I would like to report to the Fili…

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Why castigate Manny?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 20 Mar 2008

It is appalling to find some Filipinos casting doubt on the integrity of Manny Pacquiao?s win by split decision over Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas last Saturday. Like the sourgrapers in Marquez? ca…

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Arum says Macau still an option

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 20 Mar 2008

Although Top Rank chairman Bob Arum has ruled out Macau as the site for Manny Pacquiao?s next fight, he said recently the bustling Chinese territory ? billed as Asia ?s gambling capital ? is still an …

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Former WBC exec keen on another showdown

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 19 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Former WBC secretary-general Eduardo Lamazon of Argentina said the other day he saw Juan Manuel Marquez the winner by a slim margin over Manny Pacquiao in his personal scorecard but had no…

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Morales unsure of comeback

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 19 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Former three-time world champion Erik Morales, now looking puffy out of training, isn?t sure of making a comeback to the ring but told his close friend, Filipino sportsman Hermie Esguerra,…

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Moving up means using bigger gloves

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 18 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? If and when newly crowned WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao invades the lightweight division, he?ll be mandated by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to wear 10-ounce gloves…

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Mass before the storm

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 18 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? The morning of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, a Catholic Mass was celebrated by Palawan priest Fr. Marlon Beof of the Augustinian Recollect Friars from the Tagas…

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GBP matchmaker: Pacquiao deserved win

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Golden Boy matchmaker Samson Lewkowicz said yesterday Manny Pacquiao deserved the decision over Juan Manuel Marquez but if ever there is a third fight, it should be within a year because t…

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Manny: I never thought of quitting

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao admitted it was the hardest bout he ever fought but despite several testy moments, he never thought of quitting under fire from Juan Manuel Marquez in their WBC superfeather…

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DUMATING NA ANG ORAS!

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 16 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS -- Dumating na po ang oras na ating pinakahihintay at pinaghahandaan. Ako po ay nasa pinakamabuting kundisyon at sana, kayo rin. Halos apat na taon ang ginugol upang muli kaming makapagharap…

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Winding up unfinished business

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Four years ago, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fought to a split 12-round draw at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here. Pacquiao dropped Marquez thrice in the first round but because th…

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Roach says all bases covered

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Boxing trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will start strong against Juan Manuel Marquez in their WBC superfeatherweight title bout here this morning (Manila time) and unli…

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Fight Sidelights: Donaire says it?s over in 5 or 6

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he expects Manny Pacquiao to overwhelm WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and put an end to the Mexican?s reign in…

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Marquez looks forward to vacation with family

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Whatever happens Saturday evening, Juan Manuel Marquez said up next in his busy schedule is vacation with his family, including his wife and kids. Marquez trained three months for this fig…

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Sage says it could go distance

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 15 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Boxing elder Lito Mondejar, who has worked the corners of five Filipino world champions in nearly 50 years of involvement in the sport, yesterday didn?t rule out the possibility of the WBC…

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Not for money but country

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 15 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Although he stands to bankroll at least $5 million for his fight against WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez here tonight (tomorrow morning, Manila), challenger Manny Pacqu…

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Handa Na Po Ako

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008

LAS VEGAS ? Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan, malusog sa pangangatawan at pag-iisip. I am truly amazed how time flies. It seems it was just yesterday when we sta…

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Too close to call

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 13 Mar 2008

LONDON ? Four top outspoken British boxing writers are surprisingly hesitant to predict who will wind up unfinished business in Las Vegas this weekend but they?re sure of one thing ? the rematch betwe…