Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Why castigate Manny?
It is appalling to find some Filipinos casting doubt on the integrity of Manny Pacquiao?s win by split decision over Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas last Saturday. Like the sourgrapers in…
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Arum says Macau still an option
Although Top Rank chairman Bob Arum has ruled out Macau as the site for Manny Pacquiao?s next fight, he said recently the bustling Chinese territory ? billed as Asia ?s gambling capital…
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Former WBC exec keen on another showdown
LAS VEGAS ? Former WBC secretary-general Eduardo Lamazon of Argentina said the other day he saw Juan Manuel Marquez the winner by a slim margin over Manny Pacquiao in his personal scorecard…
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Morales unsure of comeback
LAS VEGAS ? Former three-time world champion Erik Morales, now looking puffy out of training, isn?t sure of making a comeback to the ring but told his close friend, Filipino sportsman Hermie…
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Moving up means using bigger gloves
LAS VEGAS ? If and when newly crowned WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao invades the lightweight division, he?ll be mandated by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to wear 10-ounce gloves with the…
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Mass before the storm
LAS VEGAS ? The morning of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, a Catholic Mass was celebrated by Palawan priest Fr. Marlon Beof of the Augustinian Recollect Friars from…
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GBP matchmaker: Pacquiao deserved win
LAS VEGAS ? Golden Boy matchmaker Samson Lewkowicz said yesterday Manny Pacquiao deserved the decision over Juan Manuel Marquez but if ever there is a third fight, it should be within a…
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Manny: I never thought of quitting
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao admitted it was the hardest bout he ever fought but despite several testy moments, he never thought of quitting under fire from Juan Manuel Marquez in their…
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Winding up unfinished business
LAS VEGAS ? Four years ago, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fought to a split 12-round draw at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here. Pacquiao dropped Marquez thrice in the first…
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Roach says all bases covered
LAS VEGAS ? Boxing trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will start strong against Juan Manuel Marquez in their WBC superfeatherweight title bout here this morning (Manila time) and unlike four…
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Fight Sidelights: Donaire says it?s over in 5 or 6
LAS VEGAS ? IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he expects Manny Pacquiao to overwhelm WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and put an end to the Mexican?s reign in…
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Marquez looks forward to vacation with family
LAS VEGAS ? Whatever happens Saturday evening, Juan Manuel Marquez said up next in his busy schedule is vacation with his family, including his wife and kids. Marquez trained three months for…
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Sage says it could go distance
LAS VEGAS ? Boxing elder Lito Mondejar, who has worked the corners of five Filipino world champions in nearly 50 years of involvement in the sport, yesterday didn?t rule out the possibility…
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Not for money but country
LAS VEGAS ? Although he stands to bankroll at least $5 million for his fight against WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez here tonight (tomorrow morning, Manila), challenger Manny Pacquiao said yesterday…
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Too close to call
LONDON ? Four top outspoken British boxing writers are surprisingly hesitant to predict who will wind up unfinished business in Las Vegas this weekend but they?re sure of one thing ? the…
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Expert cites factors to decide fight
LONDON ? Boxing News editor Claude Abrams said yesterday the ability to take a punch, mood or conditioning and power are the three critical factors that will determine the outcome of the…
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Manny on the line
LONDON ? Just a few minutes ago, Manny Pacquiao phoned long distance from Los Angeles to catch up. I was surprised to get a call. It was 1 a.m., London time, or…
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Holyfield says it?s a toss-up in Vegas
LONDON ? Four-time world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield, in town to promote his new book, said yesterday he?s not placing any bets on the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel…
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No Manny in Hatton?s horizon
LONDON ? Although Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says it could happen before the year ends, a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton doesn?t seem to be in the Englishman?s agenda.…
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Beware the Ides of March
Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C., as the Roman Empire lifetime dictator?s ambitions were thwarted by a group of senators in the theater of Pompey. ?Et tu, Brute,? he…