Abac Cordero
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Pacquiao laughs off fresh rumors
By Abac Cordero
Manila, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao laughed off fresh rumors about his alleged use of steroids and looked forward to a possible rematch with Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez in November. The Filipino…
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Pacman arrives – no party, fanfare
By Abac Cordero
Pacquiao when he comes home from his successful defense of his World Boxing Organization welterweight title last week in Las Vegas. Pacquiao and his small entourage, including his wife, Jinkee, and some…
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‘Win over Pacman, get $10M in rematch’
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - A rematch clause worth $10 million could make Golden Boy Promotions think twice before it matches Top Rank?s offer to Juan Manuel Marquez regarding a third fight with Manny…
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Sleepless Manny takes it easy in LA
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao said he will cool off a couple more days here in Los Angeles before flying home to Manila on Wednesday. ?Relax muna,? he said Sunday, the day after…
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After uproar over Mosley: Arum looking for worthy foe
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? It?s not that easy to find an opponent for Manny Pacquiao, one who would engage, one who wouldn?t run, and one who wouldn?t disappoint. One who would really suit Pacquiao.…
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Billionaire Pacman to earn P1.3B more
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao doesn?t need Floyd Mayweather to make lots and lots of money. Pacquiao, now listed as the richest congressman in the Philippines, can be richer by as much…
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Shane grateful being part of year’s megabout
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Shane Mosley said Wednesday he?s got Floyd Mayweather to thank for. But first, he thanked God. ?I thank God for everything and for me being in this position,? said…
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Pacman untouchable – Ariza
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Alex Ariza is giving Shane Mosley only one shot at victory against Manny Pacquiao. Just one shot. ?I think Mosley?s only shot is to try and knock Manny out…
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Mosley too old to be champ
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Shane Mosley made his debut at the MGM Grand eight years ago with his second win over Oscar dela Hoya, then boxing?s golden boy. Mosley won twice more at…
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Pacman settles in spacious Mandalay suite
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao can stay up all night in his spacious Mandalay Bay suite because there?s a pool table in the family room. But that can wait, perhaps after the…
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Roach wants fast start, KO
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? It?s all up to Manny Pacquiao ? whether or not he wants to end it quick. That?s what Freddie Roach said Monday before he boarded his black Mercedes, a…
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Pacman in top form as countdown begins
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao went six hard rounds of sparring Saturday with Ray Beltran and Shawn Porter at the Wild Card Gym. Then he put on his business suit, had a quick…
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Roach to Pacman: Slow down
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Freddie Roach is facing the same problem he?d faced many times before: how to slow Manny Pacquiao down. ?The main job right now is to try and slow him down,?…
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Pacman: I’m ready right now
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Over Jimmy Kimmel Live, boxing king Manny Pacquiao declared his readiness to fight Shane Mosley. Pacquiao was asked by the popular talk show host Thursday evening if he felt alright…
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Pacquiao ready to play dirty, too
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Freddie Roach played a little rough and dirty as he worked the mitts with Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Gym. He pushed Pacquiao around the ring, hit him when…
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Pacman-Marquez Part 3 pushed
By Abac Cordero
HOLLYWOOD ? Top Rank is looking at a third fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. A few days ago, Top Rank sent a formal offer to Golden Boy Promotions regarding…
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Roach admits Mosley won’t be easy prey
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - It?s no joke when Freddie Roach says it?s not going to be an easy fight. Contrary to what many people say, the hottest trainer in boxing firmly believes that…
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Pacman work ethic impresses visiting Azkals
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao was so impressive during sparring that the Azkals who came to visit him at the gym are now calling for a knockout. ?Maybe he?ll warm up at…
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Shane twits on Manny showdown: Ako excited
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Shane Mosley is looking forward to a good, clean fight with Manny Pacquiao. It?s not really surprising to hear it from the former world champion from Pomona, California because…
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Mosley looking past Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
MANILA, Philippines - Shane Mosley, at 39, thinks he still has a bright future ahead of him. And it would all begin with a big win against Manny Pacquiao, a fighter who?s…