Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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FIVE YEARS IN THE MAKING
The superfight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 took five years to seal. And it almost didn?t happen. As in most epics, ironing out the kinks…
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The great pretenders
The superfight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 will be for multiple world welterweight titles since both are champions in their own right. Pacquiao is the…
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Experts, fans size up big fight
The expectation is the much-awaited Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather duel to unify the WBO, WBA and WBC welterweight championships at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2 will set…
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Richest fight in history to shatter pay-per-view records
MANILA, Philippines - The expectation in the much-awaited Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather duel to unify the WBO and WBC welterweight championships at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2…
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Elorde?s legacy intact
While current WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie Nietes now holds the Philippine record for the longest uninterrupted reign of seven years and five months (and counting) as world titlist, it must be noted…
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Amir picks M?weather vs Pacman
MANILA, Philippines - If and when Manny Pacquiao battles Floyd Mayweather Jr., welterweight contender Amir Khan picked the unbeaten American to win on points but declared himself available to fight either champion…
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Somodio confident Manny will beat Money
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach?s chief assistant Marvin Somodio said recently he has no doubt that Manny Pacquiao will beat Floyd Mayweather, perhaps by knockout, if and when they finally square off…
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Is Floyd slowing down?
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Justin Fortune agreed that if Manny Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather instead of Chris Algieri in Macau last November, the Filipino would?ve beaten the Money Man…
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Will money or legacy bait Mayweather?
MANILA, Philippines - WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. could fill up a treasure chest with greenbacks and establish a legacy as the greatest fighter in this era if he battles Manny…
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New Year?s resolutions eyed for Mayweather
The new year begins tomorrow and while it may be wishful thinking, here?s what we hope Floyd Mayweather puts in his list of 10 resolutions. ? To be humble. Mayweather could go…
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Heartbreak losses cap pro boxing year
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino prizefighters figured in 21 world title fights this year with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, WBO lightflyweight titlist Donnie Nietes and IBA superflyweight ruler Bruno Escalante showing the…
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Christmas wish list
It?s the happiest day of the year. Whether you?re young or not-so-young, Christmas Day is special. It?s the day you look forward to all year round. It?s the day for families to…
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Drian must settle legal issues
MANILA, Philippines - Former WBA interim superflyweight champion Drian Francisco was once considered to be the next big thing in Philippine boxing. Today, the fighter known as ?Gintong Kamao? is in the…
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Viloria can?t wait for Estrada rematch
Fresh from posting his third win in a row since losing the WBA/WBO flyweight titles to Juan Francisco Estrada last year, Brian Viloria said yesterday he?s gearing for a rematch with the…
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Hurricane out to blow foe away
MANILA, Philippines - The Hurricane made landfall the other night as Fil-Am mixed martial arts fighter and former WBO/IBA superbantamweight female champion Ana Julaton arrived in Manila from Las Vegas to keep…
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Saga of Kid Kulafu
There?s a new movie in the post-production stage and it?s about Manny Pacquiao?s early life. A source said the biopic may or may not be an entry at the coming Metro Manila…
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Freddie skips Moscow trip
Unable to secure a Russian visa from Hong Kong in time, boxing trainer Freddie Roach decided to leave the corner chores exclusively to his Filipino assistant Marvin Somodio who will work with…
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Three greatest Pinoy fighters
There?s a must-read, one-off boxing magazine that just hit the stores and I was lucky to pick up a copy of the 164-page publication ? The Annual 2015 by London?s Boxing News…
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Diaz says Algieri not in Manny?s league
MACAU. Take it from legendary Argentine cutman Miguel Diaz who has worked over 40 years as a manager and trainer of a wide assortment of fighters, including over 10 world champions. He…
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No KO but who cares?
MACAU ? WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao failed to knock out Chris Algieri in retaining his crown by a unanimous 12-round decision at the Cotai Arena here last Sunday but it didn?t…
