Abac Cordero
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Marvin wins but far from marvelous
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Marvin Sonsona did just enough of everything to score a split decision over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. at the Madison Square Garden in New York City yesterday. Two judges had…
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Sonsona battles Puerto Rican in comeback to world stage
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Marvin Sonsona, who?s on the road to being marvelous once more, faces Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. of Puerto Rico today under the bright lights of the Madison Square Garden in…
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2 champs want to test Filipino Flash
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Now they all want a piece of Nonito Donaire Jr. Two other featherweight champions who saw action at the Cotai Arena in Macau last Saturday have expressed their eagerness…
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Unfinished business for Donaire
By Abac Cordero
MACAU ? Even before the fighters left the ring at the Cotai Arena close to midnight Saturday everybody was looking forward to a rematch. A handshake between Filipino Nonito Donaire Jr. and…
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Donaire takes crack at Vetyeka?s title
By Abac Cordero
MACAU ? Nonito Donaire Jr. wore a burgundy three-piece suit and a poker face in Thursday?s final press conference at The Venetian Hotel here. He tried hard not to smile as his…
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Donaire wary of Vetyeka?s right hand
By Abac Cordero
MACAU ? One thing the Donaires learned watching tapes of Simpiwe Vetyeka?s fights is that the South African has power behind his right hand. And his right hand only. Nonito Donaire Jr.…
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Peping: Anthony won fight
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - It was 50 years ago when boxer Anthony Villanueva dropped a very controversial decision and lost the gold to a Russian boxer in the Tokyo Olympics. But Philippine Olympic…
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Nietes wins, out to make history
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Before a screaming crowd late Saturday night at the MOA Arena, Donnie Nietes delivered the type of knockout Filipino fight fans want to see. Then he delivered a strong…
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Nietes to Fuentes: Over my dead body
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Moises Fuentes did not travel all the way from Mexico City just for another taste of famous Philippine hospitality. Fuentes yesterday vowed to beat WBO light-flyweight champion Donnie Nietes…
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Pacman-Marquez 5 in Macau?
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Juan Manuel Marquez? chief trainer is not closing the door on a fifth fight between the Mexican warrior and Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao. But Nacho Beristain said if and…
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Donaire to invade heavier divisions?
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. is not getting any younger ? and lighter. Now 31 and perhaps with a number more years left to fight, the ?Filipino Flash? said he?s not…
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Fighters line up for crack at Pacman
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is one fighter that will never run out of opponents to face inside the ring until the day he retires. Back in the winner?s circle following two…
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Donaire sees no problem shedding excess poundage
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. carried some heavy baggage in yesterday?s press conference drumming up his title fight against South African Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau on May 31. Donaire quietly stepped…
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Roach prefers Pacquiao at 140 lb
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - When Manny Pacquiao said he plans to move down in weight for any of his future fights, the one person that paid full attention was his trainer Freddie Roach.…
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Roach eyes Marquez or M?weather next
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach can only think of two names when asked about Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent. They are the old, familiar names: Juan Manuel Marquez and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Marquez…
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Pacquiao willing to go back to 140
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao is not discounting the possibility that he might go back down in weight for any of his future fights. Pacquiao is a natural featherweight who sought the big…
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Pacman?s revenge: Pacquiao reclaims WBO welter title, deals Bradley first loss
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao showed fire still burned in the heart of the great champ, exacting revenge over previously unbeaten Timothy Bradley through a sheer display of superior boxing skills that…
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Pacquiao still wants Mayweather fight
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? The big question had to be asked after Manny Pacquiao pulled off a unanimous victory over Timothy Bradley last night and became the new WBO welterweight champion. It was…
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Future Manny fight a big draw
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Whoever Manny Pacquiao fights next Bob Arum has assured that it?s going to be a fight worth watching and paying for. ?That?s one thing you will be able to…
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Make or break for Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao puts his reputation and his boxing career on the line when he faces undefeated American Timothy Bradley in a highly-awaited rematch he cannot afford to lose on…