Roy Luarca
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Pacquiao confident of passing initial scales check
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD?Manny Pacquiao gets a chance to validate his declaration that he has his weight in check when he undergoes an initial mandatory test at the scales on Saturday. Pacquiao donned a sweat…
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Pacquiao ready for Marquez, says Roach
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD--When in deep training, Manny Pacquiao is like an onrushing train. Fluid in motion yet difficult to halt. After a back-breaking, two-hour workout and eight rounds of sparring and shadow-boxing, there was…
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Pacquiao-Marquez II sure blockbuster; judge steps down
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- It?s still 10 days before Pacquiao-Marquez II erupts in Las Vegas, but Top Rank president and promoter Bob Arum is already labelling it a blockbuster. The public response has been…
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Pacquiao hopes Marquez won?t run
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- He appears gaunt, the cheek a little hollow, his beard and goatee prominent. But make no mistake about it, Manny Pacquiao swears he?s never felt better. ?I?m 100 percent ready,?…
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Pacquiao ?too fast, smart? — Juanito Garcia
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- One spar-mate thinks Manny Pacquiao?s current opponent doesn?t stand a chance against the Filipino ring sensation. Another one will get a chance to measure the Pacman?s future foe. Mexican Juanito…
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?Energizer-powered? Pacman rediscovers old fighting thirst
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- Manny Pacquiao faced the mirror, raised his T-shirt up to his chest and smiled. He liked what he saw. ?Ang payat ko na (I?m already thin),? said Pacquiao after his…
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12 days to go: Pacquiao down to 133 lb
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD -- Slowly but surely, Manny Pacquiao is trimming down to fighting shape. The Filipino ring icon hit the weighing scales at 133 pounds on Monday, just three off the super featherweight…
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Ciara Sotto sings national anthem in Pacquiao tiff
By Roy Luarca
THE PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ II promotional buildup accelerates with HBO Sports presenting a 30-minute special and Ciara Sotto being selected to sing the Philippine national anthem on fight night. To be beamed worldwide via…
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Pacquiao training hardest ever
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- It?s biting cold in Los Angeles, but Manny Pacquiao continues to push hard in training for his rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15. ?Ito na ang pinakamatinding…
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Pacquiao?s not human, says promoter Arum
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Bob Arum thought he?d seen them all, until Manny Pacquiao came along. The 76-year-old world renowned promoter, who has worked with the likes of Marvin Hagler, Oscar De la…
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Bettors going for Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao may be trailing Juan Manuel Marquez in their race to shed excess weight, but the Filipino ring superstar is still ahead as far as bettors? choice is…
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Pacquiao not distracted by bank swindle
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao won?t let any distraction get in the way of his buildup for world super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. ?Everything is absolutely fine and…
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Pacquiao sharpens defense
By Roy Luarca
MANNY PACQUIAO MAY BE a fearless attacker, but he won?t be caught napping in defense either when he tangles anew with Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15. Heeding calls from concerned quarters…
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Not all experts convinced Pacquiao will win
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Many boxing scholars rank Manny Pacquiao as one of the world?s best fighters, but some learned observers believe Juan Manuel Marquez is even better. Take Kevin Iole of Yahoo!…
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Ring Magazine hypes up Pacquiao-Marquez clash
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Just how big is the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez rematch on March 15? It?s big enough to land on the cover of the February issue of The Ring Magazine,…
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Marquez can?t withstand Pacquiao?s power this time — Salud
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- International matchmaker Rex ?Wakee? Salud is usually cautious when predicting the results of Manny Pacquiao?s fights. Salud sounded sure and confident, however, of the Filipino ring superstar?s victory in…
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Roach keeps focus on the task at hand
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- For now, Freddie Roach?s eyes are focused on Manny Pacquiao. Not on Oscar De La Hoya. The two-time Trainer of the Year wants the Filipino ring icon to be…
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Pacquiao wary of faulty scoring
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao is slowly but surely whipping himself into shape for his March 15 rematch with World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. The Filipino ring icon…
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I’m better than Barrera, Morales, says Marquez
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- Unlike Manny Pacquiao, who is a national hero to Filipinos, Juan Manuel Marquez is longing for recognition in Mexico. While he holds the World Boxing Council super featherweight crown,…
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Wild Card off limits to fans during Pacquiao?s training
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines -- This time, trainer Freddie Roach wants to make sure there will be no hassle and distraction as Manny Pacquiao prepares for his world title showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez.…