Roy Luarca
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Tapales returns in line for world title crack
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Marlon Tapales put himself back in line for another world title run with a fifth-round knockout of Fernando Vargas Parra on Saturday, February 16 (Sunday, February 17, Manila time)…
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Pe?alosa struggles to make weight in WBO title fight vs Cardenas
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Whether Dave and Carlo Caesar Pe?alosa are in the league of their forebears will be known when they tackle foreign opponents Saturday night, February 16, at SM North Skydome…
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Libranza wins debut fight in US; Servania faces Castro in Carson
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Deprived of his United States debut 3 weeks ago, Genisis Libranza made sure he would gain instant recognition when given the chance again. Libranza, adjusting to the new fighting…
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Ancajas changes sparring stance
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? There?s a sudden shift in Jerwin Ancajas? training at Survival Camp in Magallanes, Cavite. After drawing Japanese Ryuichi Funai as his next foe in April instead of Thai Srisaket…
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Palicte stops Puerto Rican, forges rematch with Nietes
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Aston Palicte was duly rewarded for all the hard work and sacrifices he put into his fight against Jose Martinez on Thursday night, January 31, (Friday, February 1, Manila…
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3 fights possible for Pacquiao in 2019
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao may be taking a one-at-a-time approach in his ring career, but it?s possible for him to fight 3 times this year. That?s because the eight-division world champion,…
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Another big payday: Pacquiao banks at least $10M for Broner fight
By Roy Luarca
LOS ANGELES, USA ? After winning in the ring, Manny Pacquiao regained his pay-per-view footing. Tracking reports revealed Pacquiao?s dominant triumph over Adrien Broner last Saturday, January 19 (Sunday, January 20, Manila…
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If not Mayweather, who’s next for Pacquiao?
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ? With Floyd Mayweather Jr opting to stay retired, who's likely to be Manny Pacquiao's next opponent? Keith Thurman, Errol Spence, and Shawn Porter are in the race, along…
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Buboy Fernandez wants 3 more fights before Pacquiao hangs gloves
By Roy Luarca
LOS ANGELES, Philippines ? For Buboy Fernandez, there's nothing left for Manny Pacquiao to accomplish in the ring. Though the clamor is for Pacquiao to have more fights, following his domination of…
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Pacquiao still fearless as before ? Pe?alosa
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ? After seeing Manny Pacquiao's handiwork against Adrien Broner on Saturday night, January 19, (Sunday, January 20, Philippine time), former world champion Gerry Pe?alosa is convinced his friend has…
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For Pacquiao, 40 is new 20
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ? Although he didn't get the knockout he wanted, Manny Pacquiao thinks he performed beyond expectations. And rightfully so as the Filipino boxing icon, at 40 years old, retained…
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Will Broner’s beard come off? Team Pacquiao asks
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ? When the stakes are high, even trivial matters like the beard becomes material. Trainers of Manny Pacquiao have raised concerns on Adrien Broner's long, thick beard before the…
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Pacquiao on Broner: ?I don’t underestimate him?
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ? Manny Pacquiao never looks down on an opponent. Especially if he's a former phenomenon and four-division world champion like Adrien Broner. Fact is, Pacquiao gave his World Boxing…
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Mayweather to watch Pacquiao vs Broner, fuels rematch talks
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ? If ever Floyd Mayweather Jr does show up at ringside of MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night, January 19 (Sunday, January 20, Manila time), it could spell trouble…
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Buboy sees 4th-round knockout for Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ? Elated by what he saw in Manny Pacquiao's last workout here Monday, January 14, lead trainer Buboy Fernandez entered the ring as soon as his bosom body headed for…
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Manny’s killer instinct back ? Roach
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ? When Freddie Roach saw Manny Pacquiao spring to attack on Saturday, January 12 (Sunday, January 13, Manila time), the boxing Hall of Famer remembered the old times when his…
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Pacquiao: ‘All I want is to win convincingly’
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ? When he was working out, Manny Pacquiao was like a raging bull. After letting off steam, he emerged from the dressing room calm and smiling, donning a fedora and…
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No overtraining for Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ? Having achieved optimum form, Manny Pacquiao is now guarding himself from another boxer?s pitfall ? overtraining. Fact is, Pacquiao heeded his training team's request for him not to run…
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I will always beat Pacquiao ? Broner
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ? They can fight over a thousand times and he will always come out the winner. At least, that's what runs through Adrien Broner's mind since he started training for…
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Remember the Pacquiao that demolished Hatton? He’s back, says trainer
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ? Buboy Fernandez?s mitts-draped right hand shook as soon as it dropped to his side. It was an involuntary muscle contraction caused by the impact of a solid left hook…