Abac Cordero
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Pacquiao still favored over Marquez
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - If Juan Manuel Marquez thinks that three close fights with Manny Pacquiao could earn him the nod of the oddsmakers he better think again. The betting odds for the…
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No less than a KO – Roach
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Unless Manny Pacquiao dominates Juan Manuel Marquez like he?s never done before, don?t expect the Filipino boxing superstar to escape with another narrow win. Well, that?s what Freddie Roach…
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Pacquiao-Marquez IV best fight out there – Arum
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - By this time, Manny Pacquiao must have gone through the fight contract, with his lawyer and chief adviser by his side, and is ready to put his sought-after signature…
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Manny gets no less than $25 million vs Marquez
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao chose Juan Manuel Marquez over Timothy Bradley for the very simple reason that he won?t settle for less for his next fight. Against Marquez, Pacquiao stands to…
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Pacquiao facing the final curtain?
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao?s next fight could be his last. And this may be the reason why the Filipino boxing superstar can?t seem to decide whom to fight, where to fight…
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Banal had come a long way since Palaro days
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - AJ Banal still remembers the day he was crowned champion in the 42 kg division of the 2002 Palarong Pambansa in Naga City. He said he keeps the gold…
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Manny to choose from Marquez, Bradley, Cotto
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - All Manny Pacquiao has to do is choose from among the ?usual suspects? and it?s on for his next fight either on Nov. 10 or Dec. 1. But the…
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Banal fights Pinoy killer in title bout
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - AJ Banal almost laughed when told that his next opponent, Thailand?s Pungluang Sor Singyu, had beaten 14 Filipino fighters inside the ring. ?Baka mga tricyle driver,? said Banal, bringing…
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Arum hopeful Pacquiao will fight Nov. 10
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Bob Arum is hopeful that Manny Pacquiao would again change his mind and stage his next fight in November, as earlier discussed, planned and scheduled. Pacquiao adviser Mike Koncz…
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Busy Pacman moves next fight to December
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - There has to be a bigger reason why Manny Pacquiao has decided to move the date of his next fight from Nov. 10 to Dec. 1. Pacquiao?s adviser, Mike…
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Pe?alosa, Sonsona banner Pinoy KO Series
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - No less than a knockout will impress the fans when Dave Pe?alosa and Eden Sonsona put their names at stake against Thai opponents tomorrow evening at the Mandaluyong City…
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Pacquiao, Arum meet in GenSan
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao sat down with his chief promoter Bob Arum yesterday in General Santos City but they left everything on the table regarding the Filipino boxing icon?s next fight.…
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Casimero to pick foe for title defense
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Johnriel Casimero will weigh all his options before he decides whom to face in November for the second defense of his IBF light-flyweight crown. His manager, Sammy Gello-ani, said…
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Pacquiao may opt for Bradley rematch
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao could be leaning on a rematch with Timothy Bradley in November. ?Palagay ko nga Bradley (I think it?s Bradley),? said Pacquiao?s legal adviser Franklin Gacal as he…
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Pacman fights in the works
By Abac Cordero
Manila, Philippines - Bob Arum wants to get the ball rolling. The chief of Top Rank Promotions will arrive in Manila tomorrow with the names of Manny Pacquiao?s possible opponent on Nov.…
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Casimero gets judges’ nod in Mexico
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Johnriel Casimero should consider himself lucky after he pulled off a split decision over challenger Pedro Guevara yesterday right in the latter?s hometown in Mazatlan, Sinalao in Mexico. Two…
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Casimero enters lion’s den anew
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Six months after his chaotic win in Argentina, IBF light-flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero returns to the ring today against undefeated Mexican Pedro Guevarra. The fight will take place at…
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Unmasking the real Mysterio
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Behind the mysterious mask and the short, muscular frame with heavy tattoos is a man with a soft heart. Yes, wrestling superstar Rey Mysterio, who?s in town for a…
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Pacquiao’s next fight up in the air
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was inducted as ?the new? president of Rotary Club Manila 101 District 3810 the other night at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. ?Kinakabahan ako (I?m nervous),? said…
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Pacquiao open to rematch with Bradley
By Abac Cordero
Manila, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao must be itching to face Timothy Bradley in a rematch in November. ?Okay lang kung si Bradley (It?s okay if it?s Bradley),? Pacquiao told ABS-CBN shortly upon…