Roy Luarca
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Pacquiao to hold free concert with Pac token launch
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao rekindles his passion for music when he stages a free concert at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, September 1. Simultaneous with the event is the launching of…
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Sparmate sees Pacquiao stopping Thurman
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? They have barely traded bombs, but this early Tim Tszyu is convinced Manny Pacquiao will stop Keith Thurman in the latter stage of their 12-rounder for the World Boxing…
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Pacquiao to start sparring in run-up to Thurman fight
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Impressed with Manny Pacquiao's rapid physical enhancement, strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune wants sparring to begin on Tuesday, June 4. Just one week into training for his World…
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Tapales, Tepora move closer toward title shot
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Former world champions Marlon Tapales and Jhack Tepora proved they?re worthy of another title crack by trouncing separate opponents on Saturday, June 1 (Sunday, June 2, Philippine time) at…
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?Angry? Pacquiao to ram Thurman
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Buboy Fernandez stooped and grimaced in pain when Manny Pacquiao caught him with a body shot. It was just a light straight, but it brought pulsating pain. Truth was,…
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Lean Pacquiao sweats it out; Thurman way overweight
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman are a study in contrast as far as work ethic and self-discipline are concerned. Less than two months before their World Boxing Association title…
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Pacquiao likes underdog label vs Thurman
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Being an underdog suits Manny Pacquiao just fine. Informed that oddsmakers made Keith Thurman the slight favorite in their battle for the World Boxing Association welterweight crown on Saturday,…
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Pacquiao-Thurman fight in Vegas, press tour in New York, LA
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? After a long pause, the announcement of Manny Pacquiao battling Keith Thurman on July 20 finally crackled on Saturday, May 11 (Sunday, May 12, Philippine time). Pacquiao, the legendary…
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Ancajas rates self 9 vs Funai; trainer Jimenez gives him 8
By Roy Luarca
STOCKTON, USA?After giving Jerwin Ancajas barely passing grades in his last two fights, chief trainer Joven Jimenez finally granted the longest reigning Filipino world super flyweight champion a high mark for his…
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Ancajas stops Funai in 7th title defense
By Roy Luarca
STOCKTON, USA ? Jerwin Ancajas displayed his old fiery form and battered Ryuichi Funai to win by stoppage and extend his reign in the International Boxing Federation super flyweight division at the…
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Ancajas-Funai card a sell-out, says Arum
By Roy Luarca
STOCKTON, USA ? For a change, Jerwin Ancajas will see a throng of people, not rows of empty seats when he stakes the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight crown for the…
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Ancajas solid 7-1 favorite to beat Funai, retain title
By Roy Luarca
STOCKTON, USA ? Despite a so-so showing in his last title defense, Jerwin Ancajas remains to be the solid favorite to beat Ryuichi Funai and keep the International Boxing Federation super flyweight…
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No rush, says trainer Jimenez on Ancajas? title defense
By Roy Luarca
STOCKTON, USA ? Unable to squeeze out the best from Jerwin Ancajas in his last two title defenses, chief trainer Joven Jimenez is reverting to their tested fight formula that yielded 4…
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Funai confident of wresting world crown from Ancajas
By Roy Luarca
STOCKTON, USA ? At first glance, the man wearing anti-viral face mask and heading to the elevator of the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel here Tuesday afternoon, April 30 (Wednesday, May 1, Philippine…
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Ancajas 95% ready as he leaves for U.S. title tiff
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Jerwin Ancajas was on the verge of hitting optimum form when he left for San Francisco, California, Tuesday night, April 23. Ancajas' weight is down to 123 pounds, his…
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It’s either Thurman or Garcia for Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Either Keith Thurman or Danny Garcia will be Manny Pacquiao?s opponent in his next fight, tentatively set for July 13. International matchmaker Sean Gibbons informed Philippine media about the…
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Pacquiao to scout Spence, Garcia
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao will be a keen observer when reigning titlist Errol Spence and challenger Mikey Garcia tangle for the International Boxing Federation welterweight crown on Saturday, March 16 (Sunday,…
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Shawn Porter’s chances of getting crack at Manny Pacquiao lessens
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Shawn Porter got the win, but gained nothing as far as his ring stock is concerned. Fact is, his split decision over Cuban Yordenis Ugas on Saturday night, March…
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Donaire-Tete duel likely to end in KO
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Whoever lands the big punch first is likely to emerge the winner of the Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire-Zolani Tete tussle in the World Boxing Super Series semifinal slated…
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Saludar keeps WBO world title over Taniguchi
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Vic Saludar stopped Masataka Taniguchi's domination of Filipino fighters Tuesday night, February 26, winning by unanimous decision and keeping the World Boxing Organization minimumweight crown at Korakuen Hall in…