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Quick resolution expected in Manny’s suit

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 09 Jun 2005

Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Keith Davidson said yesterday he expects a speedy resolution of the recovery case filed by the fighter against New Jersey promoter Murad Mu…

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US lawyers in town to brief Pacquiao

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 08 Jun 2005

Two-time world champion Manny Pacquiao’s American lawyers Judd Burstein and Keith Davidson flew in from Los Angeles yesterday morning to brief the fighter on the progress of the case filed again…

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Manny takes time out for hoops

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 01 Jun 2005

Manny Pacquiao is gaining a reputation as an all-around athlete. He’s not only a two-time world boxing champion but also a serious pool player. And don’t forget, Pacquiao has a passion for…

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Manny’s lawyer denies injunction yarn

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 27 May 2005

Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson said yesterday no case has been filed preventing two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao from fighting for any promoter other than Murad Muhammad. "Murad has un…

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Manny’s next foe nearly killed

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 19 May 2005

When Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring to face International Boxing Federation (IBF) superfeatherweight champion Robbie Peden in September, he’ll be up against a two-time Australian Olympian wh…

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Murad blames Roach for Manny?s loss

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 11 May 2005

In a bitter tirade, New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad blamed trainer Freddie Roach for two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s defeat to Erik Morales in Las Vegas last March 19 and said the F…

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Make up or break up for Manny, Rod

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 04 May 2005

In what could be an indication of a looming reconciliation, two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao did not name business manager Rod Nazario as a defendant in the law suit his litigation counse…

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Dindo stops Aussie, retains WBF crown

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 02 May 2005

CEBU ? Living up to his nickname, World Boxing Foundation (WBF) superlightweight champion Dindo (Diesel) Casta?ares overcame a sluggish start to halt Australian challenger Steven Marks in the first de…

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?Syutukil? for Suico

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 01 May 2005

CEBU?There was no "shoot to kill" order to liquidate Thai challenger Muangfahlek Kiatwichean but Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) superfeatherweight champion Randy Suico mowed him down just…

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Finkel bares his soul

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 29 Apr 2005

I never got the chance to talk to two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s new manager Shelly Finkel face to face. I was in Los Angeles last February on the way home from Denver where the NBA A…

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Suico bowls over Thai in style

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 28 Apr 2005

CEBU ? It could?ve been over in a round but Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) superfeatherweight champion Randy Suico took longer than usual to work up a sweat in halting Thai challenger Mua…

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Rod to show tax receipts

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 16 Apr 2005

Bristling in the wake of innuendoes that he shortchanged two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, business manager Rod Nazario is arriving from the US tomorrow with tax receipts to show payments…

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Manny rates Barrera toughest

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 14 Apr 2005

Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said the other day the toughest opponent he?s ever faced was Marco Antonio Barrera. He ranked the World Boxing Council superfeatherweight champion his mos…

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Internal dissension blunted Manny?s focus

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 11 Apr 2005

Now the real story can be told. The unnerving tension that simmered in two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s camp due to a power struggle between two warring factions was the main source of …

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Manny to settle issues

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 10 Apr 2005

In a trip that could define his future, two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao leaves for Los Angeles on Tuesday to confer with manager Shelly Finkel on his US tax liabilities, a damage suit ag…

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Morality not legality

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 31 Mar 2005

If you?re wondering why New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad is flashing a wide grin despite two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s recent loss to Erik Morales in Las Vegas, it?s not because he…

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No immediate rematch

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 29 Mar 2005

Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said the other day he?ll take on a still unnamed opponent in a July tune-up fight before facing Erik Morales in a September rematch. It?s welcome news tha…

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Louie in dire straits?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 27 Mar 2005

There is disturbing unconfirmed news from the US about two-time world boxing champion Luisito Espinosa?s plight. Somebody whispered that Espinosa?s wife Marie Cherie has abandoned the fighter in the B…

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Las Vegas calling

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 23 Mar 2005

Where were you when Manny Pacquiao fought Erik Morales in Las Vegas last Sunday morning (Manila time)? Solar Entertainment set up a private live viewing on a big screen?reportedly measuring 10 feet by…