Emmanuel Rivera, RRT
271 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Happy 76th Birthday to Philippine boxing?s Renaissance man Hermie Rivera
Rivera. April 17, 2014 -- Hermie, as the late President Ferdinand Marcos used to say in his Ilocano-American accent, continues to do the job he was born for---cover and promote anything Filipino…
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Larry Merchant: The Philippines is a treasure trove of boxing
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Larry Merchant shares his historical perspective on Filipino prizefighters. ?I?m not a book of knowledge about Filipino fighters. I do know of an outstanding flyweight/bantamweight almost a century…
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Roy Jones, Jr. to Manny Pacquiao: You have nothing to prove to Tim Bradley
Roy Jones. Las Vegas, Nevada -- Roy Jones, Jr. has some brotherly advice for Manny Pacquiao and everyone. ?Don?t be overly aggressive. Pick your shots, when you can. Don?t just go out…
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Thrilla in Manila: UNFORGETTABLE?. Bob Arum
Las Vegas, April 9, 2014 -- "It was after the 'Thrilla'. One of the greatest fights I?ve ever seen. Leaving the Araneta Coliseum and it was around noon. And looking up, I?ve…
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Luisito ?Earthquake? Espinosa: TAP THE ROPES FOR LUCK
Filipino prizefighters interestingly tap their heels against the bottom ropes before the round. Here?s some rhyme and reason for this riveting habit adopted by Pinoy boxing greats. ?It works (Puwede).? ---Manny Pacquiao.…
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Hermie Rivera: Halo-halo, anyone?
Halo-halo (the icy Filipino desert) and boxing talk with my dad, Hermie Rivera, always warms my heart. ?Would you like an electric fan with your halo-halo,?
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Pacquiao?s message on healthcare and volunteerism: Thank You!
The idea of a fighter advocating healthcare is ironic. Is it not a boxer?s job to sedate (and/or hospitalize) his opponent with his fists? All levity aside, I share this heartwarming message…
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12 Rounds with Nonito Donaire, Jr.
Fremont, California (Wed, 04 Jul 2012) ? A boxer is only as good as his last fight. For Nonito ?Filipino Flash? Donaire, Jr., the best is yet to come as he awaits…
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Arum & Bradley tops Barnum and Bailey
Lost Wages, Nevada: Bob Arum and Tim Bradley are dishing out post-fight desserts disguised as Pinoy koolaids for a rematch with Manny---who PREFERS Halo-Halo* (Pinoy version of shaved ice, fruits & sweets)…
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GESTA VS TRAZANCOS THIS FRIDAY
Filipino southpaw Mercito Gesta (20-0-1-10 KO) implied that his opponent Genaro Trazancos of Mexico (22-13-1, 13KO) might need his teeth fixed after he receives "NO MERCY" on their rematch Friday night. Not…
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FIL-AM MEDICAL MISSION IN CALIFORNIA GOES TO SARANGANI JAN 15
"It is an honor helping the poor and the sick (Malaking karangalan ang makatulong sa kapwa mahirap at nang may sakit). We'd like to thank the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California,…
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President Aquino thanks Congressman Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao for serving as inspiration to Filipinos
Manny, Nasa likod mo ang sambayanan sa iyong mga laban. Salamat sa pagbabandila sa mundo ng dedikasyon at kahusayan ng Pilipino. (THE WHOLE OF OUR COUNTRY IS BEHIND YOU IN ALL OF…
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MP gloves pack special message for Fil-Am youth
"It is important that you finish your schooling before athletics or boxing," Manny Pacquiao advises 5-year old Noah Quianzon via youtube.com/watch?v=C7UkFUEuCHI "Follow your parents' advice. Their wisdom will guide you best," Pacman…
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Pacquiao’s sparmates arrives with Roach Sunday
Enroute from?Los Angeles (Friday)?is Freddie Roach---armed with his choice sparring partners ready to?take?on Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao. Destination: City of Pines, Baguio City. Mission: 6-week simulation of Nov 13th MP dance partner Antonio…
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Pacquiao to chill (a) Margarito @ Cowboys Stadium on Nov. 13th
San Francisco, CA---Manny Pacquiao returns to the calm of chaos donning his megawatt grin...again outshines the studio lights and flash (Tuesday) at the posh Beverly Hills hotel. ? The Pacquiao rodeo is…
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PACQUIAO BOOSTS DRIVE TO END RP’S OLYMPIC DROUGHT
San Francisco, CA -- The formula for synthesizing Olympic gold requires proper ingredients, funding and oftentimes luck. Filipinos and their sports officials are in need of a plan, for they still do…
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EXCLUSIVE JERRY JONES INTERVIEW: THANKS FOR MANNY
Arlington, Texas: "America's Team" chief Jerry Jones, the newly-minted boxing promoter, inaugurates the "billion, 200 million dollar" Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texan style -- BIG dreams, BIGGER results. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao defends…
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DONAIRE, SR, THE PINOY OBI-WAN, TALKS ABOUT HIS TRAINING SECRETS
(L)to(R) Nonito Donaire, Sr., Arvin Jugarap, Ciso "Kid Terrible" Morales (Photo by Emmanuel P. Rivera) ANNOINTS HIS 'APPRENTICE' ON 'Pinoy Power 3' Ferocity and talent -- "Made in the Philippines" -- awaits…
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Filipino “Kid Terrible”: Pinoy Power 3 is our Superbowl!!!
"Kid Terrible" Ciso Morales of Talibon, Bohol arrived today at the boxing capital of the world -- complete and rarin' to go. "Our preparation was tremendous at the Kennel boxing gym in…
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Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales’ Deliverance
Boxers choose the "sweet science" due to their genetic predisposition for competitive combat. This is probably why most fighters (we meet, watch and read about) are drawn to the global crown's allure--even…
