Joaquin Henson
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Drian goes for broke versus Thai
MANILA, Philippines - Leaving nothing to chance, WBA interim superflyweight champion Drian Francisco will go all out for an early knockout over No. 4 contender Terrapith Singwancha and avoid the complications of…
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Why Pacquiao is gifted
MANILA, Philippines - How Manny Pacquiao has been able to invade one weight division after another to become the only fighter ever to capture eight world titles in different classes continues to…
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How to beat Sugar Shane Mosley
MANILA, Philippines - Sugar Shane Mosley was once the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, a recognition that Manny Pacquiao now enjoys. After Mosley beat Oscar de la Hoya in June 2000, The…
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Why Mosley is dangerous
MANILA, Philippines - Even as defending WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has been installed a 9-1 favorite, he?s not taking Sugar Shane Mosley lightly in their 12-round bout at the MGM Grand…
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Khan sparmate ready for title shot
MANILA, Philippines - Former Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation and Pan Asia Boxing Association lightweight champion Dennis Laurente is aching for a shot at the world title anytime, anywhere before he gets too…
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Milan to nix South Africa bout option
MANILA, Philippines - Unbeaten prospect Milan Melindo will likely reject a fight against IBF flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane if it?s to be held in South Africa where no Filipino has won a…
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Nietes seeks 2nd world title
MANILA, Philippines - WBO minimumweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes is set to relinquish his 105-pound title and move up to the lightflyweight division but before bidding for a second world crown, he?s…
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Arum says no time limit for Manny
MANILA, Philippines - Only Manny Pacquiao can decide when Manny Pacquiao will retire from the ring. That?s how Top Rank chairman Bob Arum answered the question of how long the world?s No.…
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Fight date off for Donaire?
MANILA, Philippines - It appears that the date set by HBO for WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire?s next fight is off or at least, that?s how Top Rank chairman Bob Arum assessed…
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Alphabet soup hard to swallow
In the modern commercialized era of professional boxing, there are 17 weight divisions from minimumweight (105-pound limit) to heavyweight (over 200 pounds). The ladder moves up from the minimumweight division to lightflyweight…
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Roach book out soon
Manny Pacquiao has beaten Freddie Roach to the punch in the book business but for the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound trainer, it?s never too late to tell your story to the world.…
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Another record for Manny?
MANILA, Philippines ? No fighter has ever knocked out Sugar Shane Mosley and WBA lightwelterweight champion Amir Khan of England said recently Manny Pacquiao could be the first to do it when…
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Filipino Flash says HBO set date, not top Rank
MANILA, Philippines - WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he is assuming that he will fight on May 28 but clarified it was HBO that set the date although Top…
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Padilla picks Pacman by KO
MANILA, Philippines - Carlos (Sonny) Padilla, recognized as one of the greatest professional boxing referees of all time, predicted yesterday that WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will knock out Sugar Shane Mosley…
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Filipino Flash arrives today
MANILA, Philippines - Newly crowned WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. arrives this morning on a Philippine Airlines flight from Los Angeles and will stay at least three weeks before returning to…
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Salud leaves indelible mark in Phl sports
MANILA, Philippines - The passing of lawyer Rudy Salud has left a big void in Philippines sports whose destiny was shaped in large part by the former World Boxing Council (WBC) secretary…
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Pinoys in boxing lists
There?s an entertaining book that I just got my hands on and it?s interesting reading for all fight fans. Bert Randolph Sugar and Teddy Atlas conspired to write ?The Ultimate Book of…
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Torrecampo back with a bang
MANILA, Philippines ? The only Filipino and one of three fighters to beat Manny Pacquiao has returned to the ring at the age of 38 after a 14-year layoff. Rustico Torrecampo, who…
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Japanese option in Donaire sweepstakes
MANILA, Philippines - WBA bantamweight champion Koki Kameda of Japan has been added to the list of candidates next in line to face newly crowned WBC/WBO titlist Nonito Donaire Jr., it was…
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World-class team behind Donaire
Not too many fans know that to get to the top, newly crowned WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. assembled a top-flight team to prepare him mentally and physically for every fight.…