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Pe?alosa says yes to rematch

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 May 2004

Former World Boxing Council (WBC) superflyweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa yesterday said a rematch is in order to determine the superior fighter-Manny Pacquiao or Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao and Marq…

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Murad exposes judge?s dark past

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 15 May 2004

New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad yesterday disclosed that Guy Jutras was chastised for hanky-panky as a referee in a 1982 title fight by the New Jersey State Athletic Commission and said the Montrea…

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Murad cries out for justice

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 14 May 2004

New Jersey prooter Murad Muhammad filed the other day a protest urging the Nevada State Athletic Commission to correct judge Burt Clements? scoring error that decided the outcome of the Manny Pacquiao…

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Korean foe an option for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 13 May 2004

Uncrowned world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao arrives this morning from Las Vegas where he battled Juan Manuel Marquez to a split 12-round draw last weekend. Pacquiao would?ve come home…

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Judging the judges

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 13 May 2004

There should be an age limit for boxing judges. This is not to discriminate against the elderly. But take the case of 71-year-old Guy Jutras who was a judge in the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez f…

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Ex-Pacquiao lawyer says no to rematch

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 12 May 2004

San Francisco-based lawyer Sydney Hall yesterday advised Manny Pacquiao to forego challenging World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez to…

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Referee, judges bungle job

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 11 May 2004

The decision stunk up the MGM Grand Garden Arena and ruined an epic battle that featured two courageous gladiators uncompromising in their quest for global recognition as the world featherweight boxin…

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Factors to decide outcome

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 09 May 2004

The factors that could decide the outcome of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez are: Power. Both are lethal punchers. Pacquiao has halted 29 foes in 41 bouts compared to Marquez?…

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'Ring' picks Pacquiao

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 09 May 2004

If the Ring Magazine is as credible and authoritative as it?s supposed to be, Manny Pacquiao should demolish World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation featherweight champion Juan Ma…

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Will referee be ?firm but fair??

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 08 May 2004

Referee Joe Cortez is no stranger to Manny Pacquiao. The New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent worked Pacquiao?s fight against Lehlo Ledwaba at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas three years ago. On…

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Marquez has no respect for Pinoys

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 07 May 2004

International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez faces his third Filipino opponent when he stakes both his titles against Manny Pacqu…

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Experts agree Manny in toughest test ever

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 02 May 2004

The consensus is it won?t be a picnic. Although he?s slightly favored to win, Manny Pacquiao is taking no chances against World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) feath…

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DiBella insists Manny overrated

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 30 Apr 2004

I nearly choked on my food when, eating dinner last night, I read New York promoter Lou DiBella?s comments on Manny Pacquiao in the April 23 issue of the London trade paper Boxing News. DiBella tried …

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Is Mexican champ invincible?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 29 Apr 2004

World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has never been knocked out since turning pro in 1993. But that doesn?t mean he won?t…

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100 rounds of sparring

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 23 Apr 2004

When Manny Pacquiao winds up heavy workouts for his May 8 appointment with World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, he will …

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Salud wary of Marquez

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 22 Apr 2004

Former World Boxing Council (WBC) secretary-general Rudy Salud said yesterday Juan Manuel Marquez is a more dangerous opponent for Manny Pacquiao than Marco Antonio Barrera and cautioned the Filipino …

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Two tickets for Marty

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 21 Apr 2004

Marty Elorde said yesterday he?s not sure to fly to Las Vegas but if he does, there will be two tickets waiting for him to watch Manny Pacquiao fight International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Bo…

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Manny in high spirits

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 14 Apr 2004

Manny Pacquiao is working extra hard to get ready for his much-anticipated war against International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marqu…

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Boorish behavior

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 23 Mar 2004

Last week, HBO (Home Box Office) Sports sent a TV crew here to shoot footage of world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. The idea was to show how Pacquiao is loved in his home country. The …