Abac Cordero
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Manny, wife eager to meet Obamas
MANILA, Philippines - Whatever his future political plans are, the chance to meet US President Barack Obama will definitely serve Manny Pacquiao in good stead. ?This is a huge opportunity for Manny.…
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Pacman, Jinkee to meet with Obama
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is going to the White House. In what could be another first, the Filipino boxing champion who also happens to be a congressman will get to meet…
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Pacman’s fitness coach in trouble
MANILA, Philippines - Is Alex Ariza out of Team Pacquiao? Freddie Roach, the chief trainer, won?t say anything about it, not for the moment, and Mike Koncz, Manny Pacquiao?s chief adviser, wouldn?t…
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Arum: Manny-Mosley US press tour on
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley won?t have to shovel their way through the press tour. The fight promoter, Bob Arum, said the weather is improving, following an epic winter…
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Floyd out of boxing for good?
MANILA, Philippines - It?s been nine months now since Floyd Mayweather Jr. was last seen inside the ring. It sounds like he won?t be back very soon. Or even never, perhaps. Zab…
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Pacquiao-Mosley ringside tickets fetch P.3M each
MANILA, Philippines - They?re buying and selling tickets like it?s Manny Pacquiao?s farewell fight. ?Incredible. Simply incredible,? said Top Rank chief and promotional guru Bob Arum yesterday after 16,000 tickets to the…
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Mosley says he can KO Pacman; nobody believes
MANILA, Philippines - Shane Mosley is just saying what the others have said before. He said he can knock out Manny Pacquiao. ?It?s been proven. My knockout record has proven it,? the…
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Legendary Don King mulls Thrilla Part II
MANILA, Philippines - Don King, who promotes boxers, makes fights and sells them like no other, is thinking of Thrilla in Manila Part II. Manny Pacquiao vs Devon Alexander. The flamboyant heavyweight…
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Mosley fight pact signed, sealed, delivered
MANILA, Philippines - After a thorough review and probably some minor revisions, Manny Pacquiao has finally signed the fight contract. This makes Pacquiao?s May 7 encounter with Shane Mosley official, and now…
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Blockbuster Final 4 packs ’em in
MANILA, Philippines - If you don?t like it, then heck, don?t watch it. Manny Pacquiao, normally soft-spoken and mild-mannered, lashed back at his critics who?ve written, called and branded his May 7…
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Against Mosley, it’s easily $15M for Pacman
MANILA, Philippines - No easy fight. No easy money. Yes, Manny Pacquiao stands to earn no less than $15 million for his next fight, but like the previous ones, nothing comes on…
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Laureus Sports Award next for Manny?
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao, the boxing icon from the Philippines, is in the running for the 2011 Laureus World Sports Award. On Jan. 11, the 32-year-old world champion from eight different…
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2010 boxing story: Fight that never was
MANILA, Philippines - Still boxing?s biggest news in 2010 is all about the biggest fight that never happened. For so many reasons, from drug-testing, purse sharing, court cases and other legal disputes,…
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Arum, Roach see no easy fight: Mosley durable, poses big threat
MANILA, Philippines ? At 39, Shane Mosley can still pull the trigger. That?s why Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach are saying it?s not going to be an easy fight. ?Shane…
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Manny Sports Illustrated’s top boxing story
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao is on top of Sports Illustrated?s boxing stories for 2010. The 32-year-old Filipino champion was cited for his incredible feats for the year that?s about to end,…
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Arum: Mosley still best pick vs Manny
MANILA, Philippines ? Some called it garbage. Others said it sucks. That it?s a stickup. Bob Arum, the world?s greatest salesman, said no way. He said it?s none of the above. Arum…
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Mosley no easy prey, says Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? From his family vacation, in the beautiful island paradise of Boracay, Manny Pacquiao yesterday said his May 7 fight with Shane Mosley is not going to be an easy…
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Pacquiao heavy favorite vs Mosley
MANILA, Philippines ? Just as Bob Arum announced the other day that the fight is on, the oddsmakers started punching the numbers for the May 7 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane…
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Arum eyes early bout for Pacman
MANILA, Philippines - If he could have his way, Bob Arum wants it done as soon as possible. But that?s a big if. The chief of Top Rank Promotions, in the country…
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Francisco wants to link up with GBP
MANILA, Philippines - Drian Francisco, the hard-hitting Filipino boxer, is knocking on the doors of Golden Boy. His manager, Elmer Anuran, is hoping that the undefeated pride of Mindoro Occidental, fresh from…
