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Morales on losing streak

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 25 Jan 2006

LAS VEGAS — The morning after he was trounced by Manny Pacquiao, three-time world boxing champion Erik Morales wore dark glasses to hide the lumps around his eyes and gambled on the roulette tab…

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Pacman meets the Madman

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 25 Jan 2006

LAS VEGAS — Concert king Martin Nievera was warmly welcomed by Manny Pacquiao in his Wynn Las Vegas Hotel luxury suite the morning after Erik Morales was stopped in the 10th round at the Thomas …

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Song from Manny

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

LAS VEGAS — Believe it or not, Manny Pacquiao was singing a song when he walked inside his dressing room after demolishing Erik Morales in the 10th round at the Thomas and Mack Center here Satur…

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Morales may not return to ring

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 23 Jan 2006

LAS VEGAS–After absorbing his worst defeat in a storybook 13-year career, Erik Morales is rethinking his future plans on whether or not to continue fighting. Morales’ reputation of durabil…

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Jinkee called it right

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 23 Jan 2006

LAS VEGAS — It was Manny Pacquiao’s wife Jinkee who hit the nail on the head in predicting her husband would knock out Erik Morales in the 10th round. Jinkee watched nervously at ringside …

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Mexicans thank honest Pinoys

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 22 Jan 2006

LAS VEGAS–Ramon and Marta de Llano are celebrating their wedding anniversary here. They flew in Thursday night, excitedly anticipating a romantic weekend in the world’s entertainment capit…

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Manny says he’s thorn of Mexico

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 21 Jan 2006

LAS VEGAS — In a light moment before retiring to his bedroom to sleep the other night, Manny Pacquiao described himself as the thorn in Mexico’s throat. It was his way of consoling Filipin…

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Mexican downplays Manny’s power

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

Erik Morales said he has little respect for Manny Pacquiao’s power and insinuated it’s overrated in an interview published in the February 2006 issue of KO Magazine. The comments added fue…

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Pacquiao to fight like a pit bull, says Davidson

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

Beverly Hills lawyer Keith Davidson said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will fight Erik Morales like a pit bull in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday night …

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Fit for a king

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

The report from Las Vegas was heartening. Manny Pacquiao isn’t sharing an ordinary room with three companions like he did before his first fight against Erik Morales last March. Team Pacquiao ma…

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Nazario says if Manny lands, Morales will fall

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 18 Jan 2006

Manny Pacquiao’s former business manager Rod Nazario said yesterday he doubts if the three-time world boxing champion can beat Erik Morales on points in a close fight but he’s sure if the …

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GAB chief assures judges will be fair

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 16 Jan 2006

Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Eric Buhain said yesterday he will be at ringside for the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales bout and if necessary, will use his influence as a member of the World B…

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Finkel confident Pacquiao will win

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 15 Jan 2006

Respected boxing manager Shelly Finkel said yesterday he is confident Manny Pacquiao will beat Erik Morales in their scheduled 12-round bout, dubbed "The Battle," at the 19,000-seat Thomas and Mack Ce…

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Past his prime?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 15 Jan 2006

The veteran trainer whom Manny Pacquiao entrusts to bring his rosary to the ring in every fight said the other day Erik Morales has reached his peak and may be on the way down. Lito Mondejar, who co-o…

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Room in Manny’s trunks

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 12 Jan 2006

Here’s a tip from someone in three-world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao’s camp. Manny will likely wear white trunks when he battles Erik Morales in the epic duel at the Thomas and Mack Cen…

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Ref unfazed by stigma

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 12 Jan 2006

Kenny Bayless has worked three fights which resulted in three deaths and it should weigh heavily on the mind of the juvenile detention teacher picked to referee the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales rematch…

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Experts pick Manny to win by KO

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 11 Jan 2006

Four experts, including two international referees, yesterday picked Manny Pacquiao to win over Erik Morales by knockout in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on …