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Boxing revival in Gensan

While resurgence of boxing in this city took its inspiration from favorite son Manny Pacquiao, it isn?t the 8-division world boxing champion…

Thu, 05 Jun 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: Why PPV buys are down

Top Rank?s Bob Arum said the Pacquiao-Bradley 2 fight garnered 750,000-800,0000 pay per view (PPV) buys. It is down from the 850,000 buys th…

Thu, 15 May 2014

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'Baby Israel' is 5th child of Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao have been gifted with their fifth child, a baby boy whom they have named "Israe…

Mon, 28 Apr 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: The way out

Despite meeting with President Benigno Aquino III on Monday, Rep. Manny Pacquiao the taxpayer is not yet off the hooks. Yes, the Court of Ta…

Sat, 26 Apr 2014

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Mommy D denies using voodoo on Bradley

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao's mother continues to regale the press with her off-the-cuff remarks and uninhibited speec…

Fri, 18 Apr 2014

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Philippines: Pacquiao ally, 6 others face murder charges

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (April 17) ? Murder and multiple frustrated murder charges were filed last week against a Sarangani provincial board mem…

Thu, 17 Apr 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: Another day in the office

Nobody really expected Timothy Bradley to get his redemption and validation. Well, at least seriously. But many were expecting Manny Pacquia…

Mon, 14 Apr 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: Stepping up

Manny Pacquiao appears to be in happy spirits and in good mood heading to Sunday?s rematch with American Timothy Bradley. Not much distracti…

Wed, 09 Apr 2014

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PACQUIAO WATCH: Bradley?s feet

Manny Pacquiao goes up against controversial tormentor Timothy Bradley with nothing in mind but payback. His controversial 2012 split decisi…

Fri, 14 Mar 2014

Mepranum stops Thai foe

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (Feb 22) ? Richie Mepranum showed too much class in a short four round workout as he stopped his overmatched Thai oppone…

Sun, 23 Feb 2014

Mepranum faces Thai tonight in comeback bid

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (February 22) - Former world rated and title campaigner Richie Mepranum is making a comeback tonight when he fights Phup…

Sat, 22 Feb 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: Manny needs to be Manny

Manny Pacquiao has a score to settle and he knows outboxing Timothy Bradley will not be enough to erase the memory of his controversial spli…

Wed, 05 Feb 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: Sorry, it ain?t happening

That sure is a long time coming. But sorry, very bad timing. Good media copy but it is sloppy. It sure will give his fans toothy grin. But F…

Mon, 20 Jan 2014

Undefeated prospects square off in Gensan January 14

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 13) - One?s ?0? must go. Two of the most promising boxers here go up against each other Tuesday evening, Januar…

Mon, 13 Jan 2014

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Q&A with Jeng Gacal on Manny, Koncz and Arum

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Make boxing history. Free Manny from contractual obligations and allow him to fight Mayweather ? a messag…

Mon, 06 Jan 2014

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Gacal tells Arum: Free Manny

Lawyer Franklin ?Jeng? Gacal Jr on Sunday, January 5, urged Top Rank?s Bob Arum to make boxing history by freeing Manny Pacquiao from contra…

Mon, 06 Jan 2014

ENRIQUEZ EYES PBF FLY CROWN

GENERAL SANTOS CITY - Unbeaten prospect Michael Enriquez guns for the fringe Philippine Boxing Federation flyweight title when he goes up ag…

Sat, 04 Jan 2014

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Pacquiao Watch: Manny?s millions and unpaid taxes

Friends outside his political circle blame his lack of education. Those in his many inner circles said he is simply too trusting to see what…

Sun, 29 Dec 2013

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Pacquiao's money man

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Koncz has been called many names ? among them, ?Black Pope,? a derisive reference to a powerful figure be…

Sat, 28 Dec 2013

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Pacquiao's wealth and Michael Koncz

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? When Manny Pacquiao first blew the lid and complained that his bank accounts had been garnished by the Bu…

Fri, 27 Dec 2013