Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Nazario wary of Erik?s staying power
LOS ANGELES?Two-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s business manager Rod Nazario said the other day Erik Morales is no pushover and he expects a tough fight in Las Vegas on March 19.…
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Roach suspects Mexican champ chickened out
Now the speculation begins. Freddie Roach said recently he suspects Juan Manuel Marquez priced himself out of a rematch against Manny Pacquiao to save himself from another beating and losing his International…
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Marty accepts fate in losing Manny
Marty Elorde said yesterday he expected consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao wouldn?t renew his five-year contract that expired last Jan. 31 and expressed no rancor in losing his 30 percent…
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Is Mayol the next Pacquiao?
Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimum weight champion Rodel Mayol is ripe for a world title shot but the four major titleholders in the 105-pound division are avoiding the Mandaue City…
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Odds don?t worry Morales
Although Manny Pacquiao was installed a 6-5 favorite by the MGM Mirage race and sports book, Erik (El Terrible) Morales isn?t fazed. Morales is convinced he?ll whip the Filipino when they clash…
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Blessing in disguise
Consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao won?t be cramming to train for his next fight. He would?ve logged only six weeks of training if the rematch against Juan Manuel Marquez pushed…
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Boxing?s big stories in 2004
There were peaks and valleys in Philippine boxing last year. But whatever the news, it was consensus world featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao who hogged the spotlight as the country?s living symbol of…
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Pacquiao a 7-5 pick vs Marquez
Consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has been installed a 7-5 pick by Las Vegas oddsmakers to beat Juan Manuel Marquez in their Feb. 26 rematch. Art Manteris Station Casinos set…
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Roach expects mental war
Renowned trainer Freddie Roach is expecting a tactical fight when International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez stakes his crowns against Manny Pacquiao on Feb. 26, tentatively…
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Tug of war for Pacquiao
It?s a little-known fact that Marty Elorde, not Rod Nazario, is consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s registered manager. But Elorde?s five-year contract to represent Pacquiao expires on Jan. 31 and…
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Pacquiao fuels boxing resurgence
Consensus world featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao almost singlehandedly put the Philippines back on the global boxing map as the country enjoyed a renaissance in the sport this year. As 2004 comes to…
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Pacquiao inks 2-fight deal with Murad
All?s well that ends well. Consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao yesterday signed a 2-fight deal that sets the stage for his rematch against Juan Manuel Marquez on Feb. 26 and…
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Manny treats fans on his birthday
It was an early Christmas for Manny Pacquiao?s family, friends and fans in General Santos City yesterday. Pacquiao distributed thousands of gift packs to those who visited his home to celebrate his…
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Manny turns 26 a multimillionaire
Consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has more than a million reasons to be thankful in celebrating his 26th birthday with family and friends in General Santos City today. Pacquiao pocketed…
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KO inspired by Manny
It took Philippine lightweight boxing champion Fernando (Boy) Montilla only 47 seconds to dispose of challenger Rey Almonicar in warming up the crowd of over 25,000 for the main event featuring Manny…
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WBF chief says Manny tough and strong
World Boxing Foundation (WBF) president Mick Croucher of Australia took a few minutes to think out an answer. I asked Croucher whom he thought would win in a hypothetical dream fight?Manny Pacquiao…
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Manny sends message to Mexican foe
The message rang loud and clear all the way to Mexico. Consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao delivered a scary warning to Juan Manuel Marquez to prepare for the worst beating…
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Love interest for Roach
Renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach is single and has never been married. He broke up with his girlfriend Sheila Hudson, a 1996 Olympic triple jumper, last month after a three-year relationship. "We…
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Fahsan plans secret for Manny
Fahsan 3-K Battery has a secret strategy that he will unravel to surprise consensus world featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao in their scheduled 12-round International Boxing Federation (IBF) title eliminator in an open-air…
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P200-M bonanza awaits Manny
New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad blew into town early yesterday morning and outstormed Typhoon Yoyong by announcing a P200 million windfall for consensus world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in a three-fight…