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Roach orders strict closed-door training
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines ? Freddie Roach is putting on the clamps on this two-week-old training camp. ?I?m going to change things a little bit,? said Roach who vowed to shut down the…
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Roach cuts down sparring load for Pacquiao
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines -- Freddie Roach is no longer pushing Manny Pacquiao as hard as he used to. In fact, Roach said he?d be cutting down on the number of sparring rounds…
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Basketball, no roadwork for champ
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines ? Freddie Roach isn?t worried at all if Manny Pacquiao plays as much basketball as he wants. The American boxing guru said spending so much time on the basketball…
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Pacman aching but getting better each day
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines ? After a good day of sparring last Thursday, Manny Pacquiao worked even harder on and off the ring yesterday. The pound-for-pound champion was out early in the morning…
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Pacquiao impressive in gym workout
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao once again skipped his roadwork yesterday but was impressive in his first day of sparring at the Shape Up Gym where he did four rounds with Mexican…
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Pacman skips road work; Mexican camp monitored
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao missed his morning jogging and exercise routines yesterday as he opted to take a longer rest after playing basketball Monday night in Baguio City. ?He was exhausted…
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Dispute over shares from Pacquiao fights: Golden Boy takes Top Rank to court
MANILA, Philippines - It?s been labeled as a potential Fight of the Year, the latest lawsuit involving promotional giants Top Rank and Golden Boy. Manny Pacquiao, according to his legal counsel, Franklin…
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Real hard stuff starts in Baguio
MANILA, Philippines - Coach Freddie Roach can only shake his head when told that Antonio Margarito has been training like hell. ?Even if he works hard, nobody works hard like Manny. Nobody,?…
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Pacman taken to hospital
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao was taken to the hospital Friday evening after complaining of pain on his left foot shortly after going through a rigorous two-hour workout at the Elorde Gym…
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It’s on to Baguio for Team Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? If he?d need to throw Manny Pacquiao inside that black Escalade he?d do it. Freddie Roach yesterday said he?d done with the one-week pre-camp at the Elorde Gym in…
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Roach bets Margarito will quit
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach won?t be surprised if Antonio Margarito goes down as fast, as hard like Ricky Hatton. ?That?s what I?m thinking about,? said the certified champion maker yesterday as…
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Roach to Pacquiao: Stay off the ropes
MANILA, Philippines - The last thing Freddie Roach wants to see in the ring in November is Manny Pacquiao being cornered, pinned by the ropes. He said Antonio Margarito can only be…
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Pacquiao Baguio trip up Sunday
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao pushed his trip to Baguio to Sunday, and immediately his chief trainer, Freddie Roach, said there?s no reason to be alarmed. ?I expected it,? said the celebrated…
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Gym falls under Pacman power
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao almost wrecked half the gym as his preparations for his Nov. 13 fight with Antonio Margarito went a notch higher yesterday. Pacquiao sent one of Freddie Roach?s…
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Margarito won’t last 8 rounds – Roach
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach is calling for a knockout. The celebrated trainer, in town to make sure Manny Pacquiao is doing what he needs to do, yesterday said he sees Antonio…
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Pacman training goes full blast
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao made a lot of noise yesterday, the type of noise champions should be making when they gear up for a big fight. For seven rounds, Pacquiao pounded…
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Dundee picks Floyd Jr over Manny in super tiff
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Jr. has found an ally in Angelo Dundee. Yesterday, over 8countnews.com, the legendary trainer spoke briefly on the possibility of the superfight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao…
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Nothing changed: Manny still quick
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach will be in for a surprise when he checks on Manny Pacquiao as soon as they begin their eight-week training for the Nov. 13 title fight with…
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Pacquiao fools around: I’m scared of Margarito
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao had plenty of fun breaking sweat on his first day at the gym in preparation for his Nov. 13 title fight with Antonio Margarito in Arlington, Texas.…
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Floyd Sr blasts Pacman anew
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Sr. always has a mouthful of things, nasty things, to say about Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach. Just days after his son, the undefeated boxer, landed in…
