Roy Luarca
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Pacquiao targets 144 pounds on fight night
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, Nevada?Manny Pacquiao likened himself to a sponge after Friday?s weigh-in. ?Para akong foam (I?m like a foam),? said Pacquiao, who checked in at 129 pounds for his rematch against Juan…
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Pacquiao hoping to be called world champion again
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?The words were said spontaneously. Sprawled on the canvas while being given a rub-down massage, Manny Pacquiao suddenly raised his head and told bosom buddy Buboy Fernandez: ?Lakasan mo. Para kang…
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Marquez: I?ll play it smart
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?What he earned with blood, Juan Manuel Marquez intends to keep with his heart. Marquez, the reigning World Boxing Council super featherweight titlist, said he?s not going to part with his…
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Bobby Pacquiao takes on Antillon
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?Bobby Pacquiao takes another stab at glory when he tangles with unbeaten Urbano Antillon on Thursday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Training alongside his superstar brother Manny for two…
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Marquez: Pacquiao fears me
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?Mention Manny Pacquiao?s supposedly punishing training and great physical shape and Juan Manuel Marquez responds with a smirk. The Mexican World Boxing Council super featherweight champion said he believes Pacquiao?s camp…
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Roach wants Pacquiao at 130
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?Now, Freddie Roach is certain Manny Pacquiao isn?t eating too much. After a light workout Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), Roach told his prized ward to step on the weighing scale. Without…
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Pacquiao jams with songwriter Camo
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?He shuffled cards and showed friends some tricks. He also played the electric guitar and jammed with a friend. For someone aiming for a world boxing title, Manny Pacquiao exuded a…
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Even bigger odds this time
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?When they first fought in 2004, Manny Pacquiao was tagged a minus-180 favorite to subdue Mexican Juan Marquez, who was then a plus-160 underdog. In their rematch on March 15, Pacquiao…
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Super-fit Pacquiao ready to go
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?This early, Manny Paquiao is ready to rumble. With his weight in check, Pacquiao said he has strengthened his focus on grabbing the World Boxing Council super featherweight crown from Mexican…
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Marquez: ?Pacquiao can?t take my belt away?
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS?Juan Manuel Marquez alighted from the black stretched limousine clad in a sport jacket with his World Boxing Council super featherweight belt slung on his left shoulder. According to Marquez, the…
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Odds keep rising for Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD?Even Juan Manuel Marquez admits knocking out Manny Pacquiao is a tall order. Even though he promises certain victory in their rematch on March 15 (March 16 in Manila), the Mexican World…
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Pacman yields spotlight to Marquez
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD?Surrounded by his adoring countrymen in familiar territory, Juan Manuel Marquez played the part of a conquering hero on Monday. At the press conference for the Pacquiao-Marquez II held at the predominantly…
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Pacman to exploit natural edge in heft vs Marquez
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD--the heavier, the better. Manny Pacquiao intends to come in at an exact 130 pounds during the official weigh-in for his World Boxing Council super featherweight showdown against Juan Manuel Marquez on…
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In-demand Pacquiao draws juicier ads deals
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD--More juicy international endorsement deals worth millions of dollars are coming Manny Pacquiao's way this year. According to boxing promoter Rex "Wakee" Salud, a close friend and confidant of Pacquiao, two international…
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Odds heavily favor Pacquiao to prevail
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD--As the fight draws closer, the odds get bigger in favor of Manny Pacquiao. In a trend that has boosted the stock of the Filipino ring icon, bookmakers have installed Pacquiao as…
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I can?t see Pacquiao losing, says Roach
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD?For Freddie roach, victory is in the bag. After watching prized ward Manny Pacquiao go through the motions with his sparmates on Saturday, Roach suddenly opened up. Far from being cocky, he…
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Pacquiao tips scales at 133 lb, Marquez at 132
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD?When Manny Pacquiao stepped on the weight scales Saturday, his trainers waited with bated breath. It?s not because of apprehension that Pacquiao might miss the World Boxing Council mandated weight limit of…
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Marquez out to prick Pacquiao bubble
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD? Juan Manuel Marquez believes he?s the thorn that will prick the Manny Pacquiao bubble as assassin of Mexican ring stars. ?I have prepared myself to win,? declared the World Boxing Council…
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Unfinished Business: Pacman does it all in training
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- The repeated beating produced a faint sound and inflicted pain, but Manny Pacquiao didn?t seem to mind. As if in a trance, Pacquiao allowed conditioning trainer Eric Brown to hit…
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Pacquiao braces for old foe?s best
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- An in-form Manny Pacquiao believes he holds the key to whatever door Juan Manuel Marquez dares to open in their rematch on March 15. Pushing himself to new limits during…