Bob Velin
249 articles · USA Today
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Pacquiao transcends bout with Cotto
LAS VEGAS — The welterweight title belt that will be fought for Saturday night between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto belongs to Cotto. That's about the only thing surrounding this fight that…
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Filipino boxer Pacquiao sets sights on record seventh title
Manny Pacquiao will be looking to make history Saturday night when he takes on Miguel Cotto in a welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old Filipino superstar,…
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Trainers make the difference in looming Pacquiao-Cotto match
There are plenty of differences between the two fighters who will step into the ring Saturday in Las Vegas. But the biggest difference between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto might be the…
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Pacquiao won’t sleep through title fight
Soon after participating in a conference call from Los Angeles with boxing writers Wednesday at noon, Manny Pacquiao went back to his condo and fell asleep. The six-division world champion — who…
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Cotto seeks rebound vs. Pacquiao
Before he stepped into the ring against Antonio Margarito in July 2008, Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto was undefeated and considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. The then-WBA welterweight…
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Pacquiao not sweating De La Hoya’s size
There are some who say that Manny Pacquiao must be crazy to get in the ring with Oscar De La Hoya, who is 4 inches taller and has fought at weights as…
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Pacquiao not sweating De La Hoya’s size
There are some who say that Manny Pacquiao must be crazy to get in the ring with Oscar De La Hoya, who is 4 inches taller and has fought at weights as…
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Pacquiao, Marquez fight for more than title
Neither Manny Pacquiao nor Juan Manuel Marquez has boxed in the Olympics, but their bout Saturday night is expected to inspire Olympian-style nationalism in their home countries. Pacquiao (45-3-2, 34 KOs), one…
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Ponce De Leon risks title vs. unbeaten Filipino
Daniel Ponce De Leon is just 5-5 and barely 120 pounds soaking wet, but his fierce demeanor in the ring belies his diminutive size. Ponce De Leon's aggressiveness between the ropes will…
