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Manny vows to retire Morales

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 06 Jul 2006

It was late afternoon of the day after Manny Pacquiao scored a convincing 12-round decision over Oscar Larios and the Filipino ring hero looked none the worse for wear. His face was virtually unmarked…

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What's Next for Marvelous Manny?

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 04 Jul 2006

Hailed by Oscar de la Hoya as the world’s best in the super featherweight class, Manny Paquiao checked in at the Big Dome’ armed with his usual tools to make his fight look easy against Os…

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Ref says Larios no pushover

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 04 Jul 2006

Angeles City-based New Zealand referee Bruce McTavish said yesterday Oscar Larios proved his mettle by nearly flooring Manny Pacquiao in the third round and surviving the distance in their Araneta Col…

Are we aware of Tomas Rojas?
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Are we aware of Tomas Rojas?

By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 01 Jul 2006

Tomas Rojas delivered a left against Jose Nieves. A total of 14 Filipino boxers will see action on July 2 at the historic Araneta Coliseum that probably would be the biggest boxing spectacle in the co…

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Larios makes bold prediction

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 28 Jun 2006

For former World Boxing Council (WBC) superbantamweight champion Oscar Larios, fighting Manny Pacquiao before his adoring hometown fans is more a motivation than a cause for concern. "Let the Filipino…

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Multi-million Dollar Payday

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 27 Jun 2006

Mano a Mano, THE KEENLY AWAITED ring drama starring the irrepressible Manny Pacquiao opens Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum with Mexico?s brawler Oscar Larios co-starring in a blockbuster destined to to…

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Sports R.P. Can Globally Pole-Vault

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 25 Jun 2006

Like boxing, soccer is another sport where the Philippines can go to places. Unlike in basketball, where height plays a major advantage, soccer is ceteris paribus (all other things being equal). It's …

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Winky's Night

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 19 Jun 2006

OPENING ROUND. Executives of the Golden Boy Promotions, led by Eric Gomez, are set to arrive in the country on June 27. Of course, he will be here to personally see to it that Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista…

THE UNDERCARD FIGHTERS -- A PERSPECTIVE
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THE UNDERCARD FIGHTERS -- A PERSPECTIVE

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 17 Jun 2006

While many has been written about Manny Pacquiao and his upcoming battle against the pride of Mexico, Oscar "Chololo" Larios, little has been said, much less written about the other Filipino fighters …

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Bobby passes test with flying colors

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 12 Jun 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas superfeatherweight champion Bobby Pacquiao took older brother Manny’s advice to attack the body, stay focused and defend against the counter right…

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Murder at the 'Dome'

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Jun 2006

It?s seldom that a fighter travels abroad to fight a titleholder in his backyard and comes out a winner. But former two-time world champion Oscar Larios of Mexico is undaunted as he takes on the likes…

Bobby Steps Out of His Brother's Shadow
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Bobby Steps Out of His Brother's Shadow

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Jun 2006

Now it can be told! For many years, boxing fans and pundits have kept Bobby behind the shadow of his brother Manny. Although a fairly decent fighter and a title holder (WBC Continental Americas Super …

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Bobby battles Kelley in acid test

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 11 Jun 2006

For Bobby Pacquiao, the time has come to step out of his famous brother Manny’s shadow. But it won’t be easy as the younger Pacquiao takes on grizzled veteran Kevin (The Flushing Flash) Ke…

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Hopkins, Tarver, Cotto, Bobby

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Jun 2006

Boxing fans get an overdose of action today with two mega-events slated in New York and Atlantic City involving some of the best fighters on the planet. In fact, Solar Sports, the country's undisputed…

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Finkel says truth will come out

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 06 Jun 2006

Manny Pacquiao’s American manager Shelly Finkel said yesterday news reports of his $7.5 million suit against lawyer Franklin Gacal and Rex (Wakee) Salud were distorted and promised "at some poin…