Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Morality not legality
If you?re wondering why New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad is flashing a wide grin despite two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s recent loss to Erik Morales in Las Vegas, it?s not because…
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No immediate rematch
Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said the other day he?ll take on a still unnamed opponent in a July tune-up fight before facing Erik Morales in a September rematch. It?s welcome…
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Louie in dire straits?
There is disturbing unconfirmed news from the US about two-time world boxing champion Luisito Espinosa?s plight. Somebody whispered that Espinosa?s wife Marie Cherie has abandoned the fighter in the Bay Area and…
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Las Vegas calling
Where were you when Manny Pacquiao fought Erik Morales in Las Vegas last Sunday morning (Manila time)? Solar Entertainment set up a private live viewing on a big screen?reportedly measuring 10 feet…
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Manny in crossfire of warring factions
The war isn?t over in Las Vegas. In Manny Pacquiao?s camp, it?s just beginning as the battle lines are drawn to demarcate who?s on which side of the fence. Trainer Freddie Roach…
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The bottom line ? Manny by KO
When Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring to face Erik Morales in Las Vegas this morning (Manila time), the entire Filipino nation will be at a standstill. You won?t see too many…
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East advises Manny to attack early
Former World Boxing Association superlightweight champion Morris East, now living in the US, said the other day Manny Pacquiao must knock out Erik Morales inside six rounds or else he will lose…
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Sexagenarians tapped as judges in Pacquiao bout
Three veteran judges, all in their 60s, make up the panel for the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this Sunday morning (Manila time). To…
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Finkel sees ?career-building? fight for Manny
Boxing manager Shelly Finkel said yesterday he foresees a "career-building" fight for Manny Pacquiao when the two-time Filipino world champion battles Erik Morales of Mexico in a 12-round pay-per-view bout at the…
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Barrera waiting in wings
Probably the most interested spectator in this weekend?s Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales fight is Marco Antonio Barrera because he?s likely to face the winner in what could be the biggest non-heavyweight boxing event…
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Who cares about the gloves?
Manny Pacquiao will let his fists do the talking, not his gloves, when he takes on Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this Sunday morning (Manila time).…
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Buboy confident of Manny win
There?s no doubt in Restituto (Buboy) Fernandez? mind that two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will beat Erik Morales in their much-awaited 12-round showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las…
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Manny wraps up sparring Monday
Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will end his sparring sessions Monday at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles then head for Las Vegas by car to keep his 12-round appointment…
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Gorres, Gerry in good hands, says Salud
World Boxing Foundation superflyweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa and rising star Z Gorres are honing their skills under the watchful eye of trainer James (Buddy) McGirt in Orlando, Florida, and from all indications,…
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A day in a boxer?s life
LOS ANGELES?At least, the place where two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao lives here is comfortable. Pacquiao works so hard in the gym, is fiercely disciplined in his diet and sticks to…
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Buboy mulls strategy to fluster Morales
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao?s trusted aide and assistant trainer Restituto (Buboy) Fernandez said the other day Erik Morales? tendency to circle to his right against a southpaw will prove fatal when…
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Finkel confident Manny will win
LOS ANGELES ? The man in whose hands Manny Pacquiao has entrusted his career?at least for the next two years ? is confident the two-time world boxing champion will beat Erik Morales…
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Under the weather
An eight-hour brownout hit a portion of Los Angeles last Monday and the Vagabond Inn, where we stayed, was not spared from the power outage. Luckily, we?re used to this situation. Solar…
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Manny stays loose for Morales fight
LOS ANGELES?Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he?s got a few surprises for Erik Morales when they face off in a scheduled 12-round bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…
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Manny running out of sparmates
LOS ANGELES?Trainer Freddie Roach isn?t finding it easy to sign up sparmates willing to slug it out with two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao who?s ticketed for at least 70 more rounds…