Thursday, 24 September 2026 · Philippines

Phil Barnett

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Articles by Phil Barnett

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KHAN EXPECTING INCREASED SUPPORT

Amir Khan expects to receive multi-national backing when he takes on Marcos Maidana tonight having garnered support in four corners of the g…

Sat, 11 Dec 2010
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The big bouts that never happened

Boxing comment: Pacquiao-Mayweather must not fall by the wayside like so many potential clashes of yesteryear The assumption that Floyd Mayw…

Fri, 05 Mar 2010
BIG FIGHTS MUST HAPPEN
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BIG FIGHTS MUST HAPPEN

The assumption Floyd Mayweather Jr v Manny Pacquiao is too big a fight not to happen looks increasingly brittle. While neither side will bud…

Thu, 04 Mar 2010
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BOXING'S "VERSATILE" STARS

Joe Calzaghe has revealed his ambitions to expand his growing CV by heading for Hollywood. The former undisputed super-middleweight world ch…

Thu, 25 Feb 2010
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Meet the man to rival Pacquiao

Boxing comment: Venezuelan boxer and Chavez fan Edwin Valero is arguably more exciting than the Filipino star Anyone still sulking about the…

Fri, 12 Feb 2010
PACQUIAO-VALERO WOULD BE MUST-SEE
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PACQUIAO-VALERO WOULD BE MUST-SEE

Anyone still sulking about the collapse of Manny Pacquiao's blockbuster clash with Floyd Mayweather might just be about to perk up. The poss…

Thu, 11 Feb 2010
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NO AGREEMENT OVER BIG FIGHT

The mediator charged with salvaging the lucrative showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao admitted tonight the rival teams h…

Fri, 08 Jan 2010
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PACQUIAO FACES DEFINING FIGHT

On November 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao will cement his legacy as one of the sport's greats. Win or lose against Miguel Cotto at…

Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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HATTON BIDING HIS TIME

Ricky Hatton has admitted he is likely to continue fighting but will not return to the ring until he feels "that fire in the belly" again. T…

Mon, 21 Sep 2009
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WARREN FIRES WARNING TO HATTON

Promoter Frank Warren has strongly urged Ricky Hatton to retire rather than risk his long-term health by fighting Amir Khan - but admits he …

Mon, 20 Jul 2009
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KHAN THANKS PACQUIAO

Amir Khan hails Manny Pacquiao as the inspiration behind his brilliant win against Marco Antonio Barrera and admits he would "love" to retur…

Mon, 16 Mar 2009
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AWESOME KHAN CUTS THE MUSTARD

Amir Khan took a huge step towards a world title shot with an excellent fifth-round technical decision win over bloodied legend Marco Antoni…

Sun, 15 Mar 2009
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HATTON'S PACQUIAO FIGHT CONFIRMED

Ricky Hatton has finally secured his second shot at becoming the world's best pound-for-pound fighter after his Las Vegas showdown with Mann…

Tue, 27 Jan 2009
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HATTON CAMP STAND FIRM

Ricky Hatton's lawyer has warned he will take legal action against Manny Pacquiao if the Filipino fighter reneges on a verbal contract to sp…

Tue, 13 Jan 2009
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PACMAN TOP OF THE CHARTS

Manny Pacquiao has done more for boxing in recent years than several other 'world' champions combined. The Filipino buzzsaw has risen briskl…

Thu, 24 Apr 2008
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PACQUIAO PACKS POLITICAL PUNCH

So politicised is the world of modern boxing, Manny Pacquiao has decided to have a crack at public office for real. The explosive, universal…

Thu, 12 Apr 2007
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'Old' Barrera returns for title tilt

Mexico's Marco Antonio Barrera will revert back to his explosive style for tonight's WBC super-featherweight title defence against his compa…

Sat, 17 Mar 2007
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BARRERA PREPARED TO ATTACK

Marco Antonio Barrera will revert to his old explosive style for Saturday's WBC super-featherweight title defence against fellow Mexico City…

Sat, 17 Mar 2007