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Barrera rematch waiting to happen

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 22 Mar 2006

It could be the fight of the decade and Golden Boy Promotions vice president Eric Gomez said the much-awaited rematch between Manny Pacquiao and World Boxing Council (WBC) superfeatherweight champion …

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De la Hoya to visit RP for Manny-Larios tiff?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 21 Mar 2006

If plans don’t miscarry, five-time world boxing champion Oscar de la Hoya will be at ringside for the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios fight at the Araneta Coliseum in June. Golden Boy vice president…

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Manny hailed as boxing Messiah

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

Manny Pacquiao isn’t only a hero in the Philippines. Now, he’s being hailed as the savior of world boxing and the fighter who can bring back the luster in the fight game. In the cover stor…

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The difference is Manny's heart

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

More than the power, the conditioning and the skills, the size of his heart is what makes Manny Pacquiao the champion that he is. No fighter has more guts, courage and determination than the 5'6", 27-…

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Top Rank pursues ALA Boys

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 13 Mar 2006

CEBU – Filipino fighters are now in high demand by international promoters and Cebu-based businessman Tony Aldeguer said yesterday Manny Pacquiao paved the way to open a giant window of opportun…

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Barrera must wait in line

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

It’s not often that a world boxing champion issues a challenge to his No. 1 contender for a fight. What usually happens is the No. 1 contender challenges the champion. But World Boxing Council (…

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Brian to fight Rubillar anytime, anywhere

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 11 Mar 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he’ll leave it up to his manager Gary Gittelsohn and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum to decide whether or not to accept…

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Elorde pushes Viloria to the wall

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 09 Mar 2006

Filipino promoter Gabriel (Bebot) Elorde is leaving World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria no choice but to stake his crown against No. 1 contender Juanito Rubillar here on M…

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Another Manny in the making

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

Manny Pacquiao’s long-time personal trainer and boyhood pal Buboy Fernandez said yesterday he’s found a fighter who, if guided properly, could become another Pacman. Buboy is so sure of ba…

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Viloria says let’s do business

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 07 Mar 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said the other day he’s looking forward to cleaning up the ranks up to the flyweight division and tough guys like Jorge Arce, Vic…

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Big Dome gets Khan’s nod

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 06 Mar 2006

Los Angeles lawyer Nick Khan, a partner in Manny Pacquiao’s US management team with Shelly Finkel and Keith Davidson, gave his thumbs-up to the Araneta Coliseum as a first-class venue during a r…

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Good night, Sweet Prince

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 05 Mar 2006

Hard-hitting Vic (Raging Bull) Darchinyan overpowered Filipino challenger Diosdado (Prince) Gabi and scored a one-punch knockout at 2:42 of the eighth round to retain the International Boxing Federati…

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It’s now or never for Gabi

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 04 Mar 2006

Diosdado (Prince) Gabi of Davao City will let it all hang out in trying to wrest the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight crowns from unbeaten Armenia-born V…