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Is Barrera screwed up?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 31 Oct 2003

A rumor that Marco Antonio Barrera is unfit to fight because of protective implants in his head was squelched the other day by Golden Boy Promotions lawyer Stephen Espinoza, assuring that the Mexican?…

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Experts split on Pacquiao fight

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 23 Oct 2003

Referee Silvestre Abainza said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will knock out Marco Antonio Barrera inside nine rounds but fight scholar Hermie Rivera disagreed, pointing out that moving up to 126 pounds wil…

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Pacquiao unfazed by odds

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 07 Oct 2003

A Las Vegas betting line recently installed Marco Antonio Barrera a 3-1 pick to beat Manny Pacquiao in their 12-round fight for the "people?s" world featherweight boxing championship at the Alamodome …

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Has Barrera lost the itch?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 06 Sep 2003

Marco Antonio Barrera may be nearing the end of the line as a fighter. Barrera, 29, nearly quit the ring after losing twice to Junior Jones in 1997. He stayed away from the gym for almost a year, work…

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Barrera gets rematch if Pacquiao triumphs

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 30 Aug 2003

Marco Antonio Barrera isn’t taking any chances. If he loses to International Boxing Federation (IBF) superbantamweight champion Manny Pacquiao in their scheduled 12-round bout on Home Box Office…