Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Philippines
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Manny immortalized in personal crest

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 23 Sep 2007

When Manny Pacquiao enters the ring to face Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas on Oct. 6, he?ll be wearing a red-and-white robe with his personalized crest emblazoned at the back. The crest or coat-of…

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Who?s afraid of Banal?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 22 Sep 2007

After two south-of-the-border opponents were scratched, superflyweight prospect A. J. Banal wondered if Mexico had run out of fighters willing to face him in the ring. But Las Vegas matchmaker Sampson…

TULOY PO ANG LABAN
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TULOY PO ANG LABAN

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 20 Sep 2007

Nakailang labas na ako ng kolum, pero mayroon pa ring hindi naniniwala na ako mismo ang nagsusulat. At wala pong nagdidikta sa 'kin, galing po sa aking puso at isip ang aking mga sinusulat. Lagi po ak…

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Nietes takes on Thai for WBO crown

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 20 Sep 2007

A fighter who sleeps with a baby python is out to win a world title for the Philippines and hopes to spew the venom of a poisonous snake in becoming the fourth Filipino champion today after Florante C…

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Morales begs off from Vegas bout

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Sep 2007

Three-time world boxing champion Erik (El Terrible) Morales won?t be in Las Vegas to watch the Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera ?Will To Win? rematch on Oct. 6, contrary to earlier reports that he…

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Manny open to fight Katsidis

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Sep 2007

Although he?s not looking past Marco Antonio Barrera, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said recently hard-hitting WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis will be considered as a future opponent ?i…

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Hangad Ko Ang Kayo'y Mapasaya

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 15 Sep 2007

Kumusta mga kababayan ko? Update ng training ko, ang tindi ng ensayo namin araw-araw, tumatakbo ako sa umaga sa bundok kapag walang sparring at nag-iinsayo ako ng 26 rounds everyday, bukod pa sa nag-i…

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Madaling Pumasok, Mahirap Lumabas

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Sep 2007

Kamakailan lang ay may pumuna na naman sa kolum ko, hindi daw ako ang nagsusulat nito. Kung napanood n’yo sana sa ABS-CBN, nang maabutan ako ng reporter nila habang nagsusulat, inilabas iyon sa …

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GMA-7 to launch ?Pacman Punch?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 10 Sep 2007

The GMA-7 network plans to unveil a new rap song and dance step called ?The Pacman Punch? during a noontime show that will be the stage for a rousing send-off honoring Manny Pacquiao on Sept. 22. Pacq…

'Idol'
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'Idol'

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 08 Sep 2007

Kumusta na mga fans ko? Wag po kayong mag-alala sa aking kundisyon, dahil talagang todo ang insayo ko. Every other day ang sparring ko at tatlo sila na mga kaisparing ko. Nagdya-jogging ako paakyat sa…

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Arce looms as Gerry’s opponent

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 08 Sep 2007

Mexican brawler Jorge Arce is being lined up as a future challenger for WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa and if the fight materializes, it will likely be in a Las Vegas pay-per-view card. R…

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'Gustong Linawin'

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Sep 2007

Mayron lang akong gustong linawin tungkol sa balitang lumabas noong nakaraang buwan. Isinulat ng isang writer at lumabas sa kanyang dyaryo, na pinaghintay ko raw ang eroplano. Pero bago po ‘yun,…

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Pinoy pugs are victims of own success, says Lim

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 05 Sep 2007

TAGBILARAN CITY – Mayor Dan Neri Lim said yesterday the success of Filipino fighters overseas has created a sense of urgency to upgrade their skills in the face of growing global competition. Li…

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'Wag Iangat Ang Paa Sa Lupa

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 02 Sep 2007

Katulad ninyo, ako man ay nag-uobserba din sa mga pangyayari sa boksing. Sa loob ng higit na dalawang buwan, malaking tagumpay ang naibigay ng mga Pilipinong boksingero at nakapag-uwi sila ng karangal…

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Visionary’s role in Manny’s success

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 02 Sep 2007

Not too many fans know that a former janitor from Uruguay played a big role in paving the way for Manny Pacquiao to shine as a marquee fighter in the US. Sampson Lewkowicz, 56, convinced New Jersey pr…

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Suico targets Diaz’ WBC title

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 31 Aug 2007

The man who just beat Erik Morales is in Randy Suico’s gunsight. WBC lightweight champion David Diaz is the target and Suico hopes to shoot a bull’s-eye in his second attempt to win a worl…

"KUMBINASYON"
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"KUMBINASYON"

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Aug 2007

Kumusta na mga kababayan ko? Siguro’y maraming nagtatanong kung ano na ang kalagayan ko at pakiramdam ko matapos akong matalo sa election, ‘wag po kayong mag-alala sa ‘kin, dahil tan…

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No way to treat visitors

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 29 Aug 2007

It’s not often that Japanese fighters see action beyond their home shores. That’s because there are more than enough Japanese promoters with the money to stage bouts in their backyards. Th…

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Suico flattens Japanese in 8th

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 27 Aug 2007

Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) lightweight champion Randy Suico left Japanese challenger Koji Samejima crying unabashedly on his stool after scoring a brutal knockout at 2:23 of the eight…