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Fight analysis: The S-factors of consequence

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 18 Nov 2006

LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao is a solid 3-1 favorite to beat Erik Morales in their epic 12-round showdown at the Thomas and Mack Center here tonight (tomorrow morning, Manila). The climax to the trilogy…

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Pa?s return a mistake for Erik?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 17 Nov 2006

When Erik Morales faced Manny Pacquiao in their Las Vegas rematch last January, the Mexican showed up without father Jose in his corner. For the first time in his career, Morales entered the ring with…

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Morales says he?s far from finished

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 16 Nov 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera was booed by fans when he chose to stick and run instead of engage challenger Rocky Juarez in their Las Vegas bout last Sep…

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Viloria raring to avenge loss

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 15 Nov 2006

There?s no doubt in Gary Gittelsohn?s mind that Brian Viloria will regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title from Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Eri…

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Weight loss to diminish Erik?s power

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 14 Nov 2006

Even if Erik Morales manages to tip the scales at 130 pounds at the weigh-in the day before his fight against Manny Pacquiao, he won?t be as terrible as his moniker suggests when the bell finally ring…

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Wakee Salud cries foul

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 12 Nov 2006

Philippine superfeatherweight champion Jimrex Jaca is fighting Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim featherweight crown at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, Texas, o…

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Reno ref tapped for ‘Grand Finale’

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 10 Nov 2006

Former football player Vic Drakulich will be the referee for the rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18 and fans can be sure of a fa…

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Finkel expects Manny to win by KO

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 08 Nov 2006

There is no doubt in Shelly Finkel’s mind that Manny Pacquiao will knock out Erik Morales in their 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18. But whether Morale…

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Morales taps ‘Magician’ for Pacquiao fight

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 30 Oct 2006

Erik Morales isn’t taking any chances in his 12-round rubber match against Manny Pacquiao at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18. The Mexican warrior has tapped Argentina’s …

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One Shot Away or Morales is History

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 29 Oct 2006

Erik 'El Terrible' Morales, a hard working-multi-titled-champ gets a final stab at redemption when he takes on Manny ’Pacman‘ Pacquiao to close out their heralded trilogy in Las Vegas, Nev…

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‘Real’ Viloria to show up in rematch

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 29 Oct 2006

The "real" Brian Viloria will enter the ring to regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title from Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico in their 12-round rematch billed as the chief aperitif to the…

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Celebrities expected in ‘The Grand Finale’

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 27 Oct 2006

A glittering gallery of celebrities is expected to fill the $500 top-priced seats for the rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18. Ma…

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No Freddie in Viloria’s corner

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 24 Oct 2006

Hall-of-Fame trainer Freddie Roach won’t be in Brian Viloria’s corner when the "Hawaiian Punch" attempts to regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title from Omar Nino Romero…

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GAB, Pacman, & Politicians

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Oct 2006

At 8 Am last Friday, I was zealously discussing boxing with Dagupan City’s Bombo- Radyo manager and commentator Marvin Modelo on the airwaves. Hey guys, Modelo is the voice behind the Pacquaio-L…

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Martinez is One Serious Tough Fight for Gerry

By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 21 Oct 2006

Gerry Pe?alosa of the Philippines and Mauricio Martinez of Panama have one common denominator in their careers and that is against former WBO bantamweight titlist Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand. P…

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Cantada assails GAB ‘dictatorship’

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 20 Oct 2006

"Fistorama" producer Edgardo (Boy) Cantada is furious and his late brother Smokin’ Joe must be turning in his grave because of the high-handed manner by which the Games and Amusements Board (GAB…

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Morales says Manny’s luck will run out

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 19 Oct 2006

In a bitter tirade, Erik Morales said recently Manny Pacquiao is a braggart whose luck will run out when they meet in the "Grand Finale" at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18. Morales&…

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Five reasons why Erik could upset Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 17 Oct 2006

Manny Pacquiao is the logical favorite to win over Erik Morales in their scheduled 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18. The reasons are clear. First, Pacquiao s…

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Queuing for a piece of Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 17 Oct 2006

With the "Grand Finale" only 32 days away, Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions vice president for marketing Eric Pineda yesterday said the line is getting longer for advertisers bidding to place their prod…