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Matthysse more dangerous than Horn

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

Conditioning coach Justin Fortune considers WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse a more dangerous opponent for Manny Pacquiao than Jeff Horn because of his punching power but the downside is the …

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Manny won't initiate, says Buboy

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez has advised Manny Pacquiao not to initiate action against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse and instead, wait for the Argentinian to make the first m…

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Algieri says it could be one-sided

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

Algieri. KUALA LUMPUR. Former WBO lightwelterweight champion Chris Algieri is in town to do TV analysis of the WBA welterweight title fight between defending belt-holder Lucas Matthysse of Argentina a…

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KL card by the numbers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR----It?s been a year since Manny Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight title to Jeff Horn under disputed circumstances in Brisbane and the ring icon has a chance to prove himself worthy of an…

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Donaire signs up for Super Series

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 14 Jul 2018

Former five-time world boxing champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. is chasing a new dream to become the undisputed bantamweight titleholder with his inclusion in the eight-man Super Series, a knockout tournam…

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Hall of Fame judge tapped for KL bout

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 11 Jul 2018

The cast of judges for WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse?s first title defense against Manny Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday is still being finalized and so far, the only sure official is S…

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Somodio says Manny too quick for Lucas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 10 Jul 2018

Take it from the man who worked two fights opposite WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina. Trainer Freddie Roach?s chief assistant Marvin Somodio said yesterday even at 39, Manny Pacq…

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Manny sharp as ever, says Gibbons

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 09 Jul 2018

Las Vegas-based international matchmaker Sean Gibbons is convinced Manny Pacquiao will dethrone WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina in Kuala Lumpur on July 15 either by a clear deci…

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Manny reprises killer moves

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 04 Jul 2018

Manny Pacquiao has rediscovered the killer formula that transformed him into a global boxing icon and looks more determined than ever to score a resounding win over WBA welterweight champion Lucas Mat…

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GAB steps in to resolve row

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 01 Jul 2018

GAB chairman Abraham Mitra said yesterday the government agency overseeing professional sports will summon the opposing parties involved in the contractual dispute over WBO and WBC No. 1 featherweight…

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Why was Nietes left out?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 01 Jul 2018

Boxing News, the London trade magazine that was established in 1909, recently came out with a list of the 10 best fighters to come from the Philippines under the heading of ?Filipino Phenoms.? Topping…

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Manny, Lucas hard at work

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 24 Jun 2018

The anticipation for the ?Fight of Champions? between defending WBA welterweight titlist Lucas Matthysse of Argentina and Filipino challenger Manny Pacquiao at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on July…

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Manny sets blockbuster undercard

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 23 Jun 2018

Manny Pacquiao has assembled a 12-fight, 108-round bill capped by his battle against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina at the 16,000-seat Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on July 15 w…

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Pacquiao-Matthysse: It won't go the distance

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 21 Jun 2018

WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse?s trainer Joel Diaz said the other day he doesn?t expect the Argentinian?s title defense against Manny Pacquiao at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on July 15…

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Nietes in pound-for-pound breakthrough

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 17 Jun 2018

Former WBO minimumweight, WBO lightflyweight and IBF flyweight champion Donnie Nietes became only the third Filipino ever after Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, Jr. to make it to the top 10 Ring Mag…

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Manny in world's famous athletes list

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 15 Jun 2018

Here?s another accolade for Sen. Manny Pacquiao. For the third straight year, ESPN Magazine came up with a list of the world?s 100 most famous athletes and Pacquiao was ranked No. 63, overshadowing th…

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Manny's priceless mouthpieces

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 12 Jun 2018

The design that Filipino artist Jun Aquino sketched to distinguish the mouthpiece that Manny Pacquiao will use for his fight against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina in Kuala Lum…

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New mouthguard for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 10 Jun 2018

Dr. Ed de la Vega will unveil a newly-designed, custom-made mouthpiece for Manny Pacquiao in his fight against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpu…

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Two more Ancajas fights this year

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 07 Jun 2018

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas may stake his crown twice more this year with both optional defenses expected to take place in US cities where there is a high concentration of Filipino resi…

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Target practice for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 05 Jun 2018

Australian conditioning coach Justin Fortune said recently his goal for Manny Pacquiao in sparring to get ready for WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina is precision punching, not br…