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Displaying articles 11 to 20.Sports R.P. Can Globally Pole-Vault
Sun, 25 Jun 2006
Like boxing, soccer is another sport where the Philippines can go to places.
Unlike in basketball, where height plays a major advantage, soccer is ceteris paribus (all other things being equal). It's like the Republican-Democratic ideal of "all men are created equal" (unless one goes for
Pacquaio-Larios: Does an Upset Loom?
Sat, 17 Jun 2006
In the Mano-a-Mano between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Oscar “Chololo” Larios, most Filipino boxing fans will root for the former. However, there are buffs here and abroad who would not discount the possibility of an upset. Like Murphy’s Law this fate happens
Gab and Jab at GAB
Sat, 20 May 2006
Gab and jab at GAB
By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza
I felt sorry for the tragedy that basketball star Eugene Tejada of Purefoods succumbed. Jesus, his spinal cord was seriously dislocated. What added insult to injury was there was no medical team and ambulance that was on stand by during the duration o
ABS/CBN’s High Priest Should Ponder on This
Sat, 06 May 2006
Psychologically, Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio is a demigod. He is the quintessential Filipino superman except probably Superman’s handsome face. In terms of popularity before the eyes of his compatriots, he raises more raves and waves than Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Eagles, Switch Fo
Pacman’s trainer on ABS/CBN’s hefty-priced tickets
Sun, 23 Apr 2006
At 11 p.m. last April 21, 2006 at the Rumble at the Bay, I asked boxing trainer, the renowned Boboy Fernandez (assistant trainer of Freddie Roach on Manny Pacqauio, and a fellow Ilonggo) if the clamor of the unwashed of our society to have a glimpse of the Pacquiao tussle with Oscar Larios on July 2
What Filipinos Could Learn on the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.’s Dilemma
Sun, 16 Apr 2006
The tragedy to befall on Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the last part of the 10th round of his tussle with Zab “Super Zab” Judah can be a learning experience to Filipino corners whose boxers are facing the eyes of defeat because the opponent resorted to foul measures like a low blow
Is ABS/CBN a Threat to Boxing Promoters?
Sun, 09 Apr 2006
Behind the July 2, 2006 Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios clash will be a well-oiled consortium of ABS/CBN Television Network and Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP). But the real McCoy holding the proverbial barrel of oil is the former. Not MPP since its only for aesthetics. Mere props.
It's like in other
Woe to those Poor Pacman Fans
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
The stiff priced tickets peddled by Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao - ABS/CBN business partnership on the July 2, 2006 boxing match between Pacman and Oscar “Chololo” Larios” will have a psychological backlash to the popularity of the duo based on their business collaboration.
Pacman–Barrera Rematch: Maxwell’s Silver Hammer!
Sat, 11 Mar 2006
Bob Arum and Erik “El Terrible” Morales must get their act together lest they will be left on the sideline with the proverbial empty bag without out even a penny in it.
As what we learned, their option clause for a trilogy with Manny Pacquiao can be invoked within six months after t
Can a Filipino Stop the Blitzkrieg of Jorge Arce?
Sat, 04 Mar 2006
The Manny Pacquaio’s cult-like personality was at the expense of the blood of the unfortunate Mexico’s Three Musketeers Barrera, Marquez, and Morales. Those hard falls on the canvas the three suffered bolster the worth of the Filipino gladiator. This will not only make him as the best
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