Friday, 14 August 2026 · Philippines
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Manny in crossfire of warring factions

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 22 Mar 2005

The war isn?t over in Las Vegas. In Manny Pacquiao?s camp, it?s just beginning as the battle lines are drawn to demarcate who?s on which side of the fence. Trainer Freddie Roach is on one side and he?…

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The bottom line ? Manny by KO

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 20 Mar 2005

When Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring to face Erik Morales in Las Vegas this morning (Manila time), the entire Filipino nation will be at a standstill. You won?t see too many people in the streets. …

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East advises Manny to attack early

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 20 Mar 2005

Former World Boxing Association superlightweight champion Morris East, now living in the US, said the other day Manny Pacquiao must knock out Erik Morales inside six rounds or else he will lose their …

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Sexagenarians tapped as judges in Pacquiao bout

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 19 Mar 2005

Three veteran judges, all in their 60s, make up the panel for the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this Sunday morning (Manila time). To top it all, another…

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Finkel sees ?career-building? fight for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 17 Mar 2005

Boxing manager Shelly Finkel said yesterday he foresees a "career-building" fight for Manny Pacquiao when the two-time Filipino world champion battles Erik Morales of Mexico in a 12-round pay-per-view…

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Barrera waiting in wings

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 16 Mar 2005

Probably the most interested spectator in this weekend?s Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales fight is Marco Antonio Barrera because he?s likely to face the winner in what could be the biggest non-heavyweight …

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Who cares about the gloves?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 15 Mar 2005

Manny Pacquiao will let his fists do the talking, not his gloves, when he takes on Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this Sunday morning (Manila time). Talk about promoter Bob Ar…

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Buboy confident of Manny win

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Mar 2005

There?s no doubt in Restituto (Buboy) Fernandez? mind that two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will beat Erik Morales in their much-awaited 12-round showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in…

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Manny wraps up sparring Monday

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 10 Mar 2005

Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will end his sparring sessions Monday at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles then head for Las Vegas by car to keep his 12-round appointment with Erik Morale…

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Gorres, Gerry in good hands, says Salud

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 03 Mar 2005

World Boxing Foundation superflyweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa and rising star Z Gorres are honing their skills under the watchful eye of trainer James (Buddy) McGirt in Orlando, Florida, and from all…

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A day in a boxer?s life

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 02 Mar 2005

LOS ANGELES?At least, the place where two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao lives here is comfortable. Pacquiao works so hard in the gym, is fiercely disciplined in his diet and sticks to a Sp…

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Buboy mulls strategy to fluster Morales

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 28 Feb 2005

LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao?s trusted aide and assistant trainer Restituto (Buboy) Fernandez said the other day Erik Morales? tendency to circle to his right against a southpaw will prove fatal when …

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Finkel confident Manny will win

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

LOS ANGELES ? The man in whose hands Manny Pacquiao has entrusted his career?at least for the next two years ? is confident the two-time world boxing champion will beat Erik Morales in their scheduled…

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Under the weather

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

An eight-hour brownout hit a portion of Los Angeles last Monday and the Vagabond Inn, where we stayed, was not spared from the power outage. Luckily, we?re used to this situation. Solar vice president…

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Manny stays loose for Morales fight

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 26 Feb 2005

LOS ANGELES?Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he?s got a few surprises for Erik Morales when they face off in a scheduled 12-round bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las …

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Manny running out of sparmates

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 25 Feb 2005

LOS ANGELES?Trainer Freddie Roach isn?t finding it easy to sign up sparmates willing to slug it out with two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao who?s ticketed for at least 70 more rounds in the…

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Nazario wary of Erik?s staying power

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 25 Feb 2005

LOS ANGELES?Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s business manager Rod Nazario said the other day Erik Morales is no pushover and he expects a tough fight in Las Vegas on March 19. But Nazar…

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Roach suspects Mexican champ chickened out

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 07 Feb 2005

Now the speculation begins. Freddie Roach said recently he suspects Juan Manuel Marquez priced himself out of a rematch against Manny Pacquiao to save himself from another beating and losing his Inter…

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Marty accepts fate in losing Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 05 Feb 2005

Marty Elorde said yesterday he expected consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao wouldn?t renew his five-year contract that expired last Jan. 31 and expressed no rancor in losing h…

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Is Mayol the next Pacquiao?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 26 Jan 2005

Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimum weight champion Rodel Mayol is ripe for a world title shot but the four major titleholders in the 105-pound division are avoiding the Mandaue City k…