Abac Cordero
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Mayweather tiff on hold; Arum due
MANILA, Philippines - There’s only one fight Manny Pacquiao is looking at right now, and that’s the one in the political arena. So, unless Bob Arum offers him the moon, Pacquiao is…
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Pacquiao, Mayweather camps quiet on deal
MANILA, Philippines - Don’t expect to hear anything from Bob Arum or Richard Schaefer in the days or weeks ahead if it’s regarding the negotiations for Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.…
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Early fight odds favor Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines - The betting lines are open for Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao even before negotiations for the richest fight in history. Bob Arum of Top Rank, representing Pacquiao, and…
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Latest win his third best
MANILA, Philippines - While focus shifts to his next fight on and off the ring, Manny Pacquiao looked back at his historic win over Miguel Cotto and said last week’s victory, which…
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50-50 with M’weather fair – Roach
MANILA, Philippines - Their pay-per-view numbers are not too far apart, and a 50-50 deal should be a good one for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Freddie Roach, chief trainer of…
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Pacman, Jinkee ready to move on
MANILA, Philippines - Sealed with a kiss. After all those rumors that they’re headed for splitsville, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee yesterday showed that they’re fine and ready to…
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Pacman not ready to hang up gloves
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, who is set to arrive today, said retirement was far from his mind despite her mother Dionisia’s plea for him to quit following his…
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Grateful nation welcomes Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao comes home today to a nation proud of what he has achieved, being the greatest fighter of the era with record seven world titles in seven different…
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Roach mulls other options for Pacman
HOLLYWOOD – There are still fights to be made, big fights, just in case Floyd Mayweather Jr. plays hard to get with Manny Pacquiao. Freddie Roach said while a fight with Mayweather…
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Pacman admits enduring the pain
HOLLYWOOD – By the marks on his face you knew he’d been through a rough one. But Manny Pacquiao, with no sleep at all, more than 24 hours after a hard-fought, 12-round…
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Pacman’s magnificent seventh
LAS VEGAS – On a cold Saturday evening, Manny Pacquiao put on the hottest performance of his life, winning an unprecedented seventh world title in different weight classes, and this time making…
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Who’s next? Take your pick – Valero, Mosley, Mayweather
LAS VEGAS – Here’s the same old question: who’s next? This was the biggest question that faced Manny Pacquiao and his promoter, Bob Arum, after the Filipino’s sensational and historic victory over…
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Champ rules out fight above 147 lb
LAS VEGAS – Don’t expect Manny Pacquiao to go higher than 147 lb so whoever wants to fight him next should stay within the vicinity. “For me this is the last division…
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Cotto goes to hospital for ‘routine’ checkup
LAS VEGAS — Miguel Cotto walked out of the MGM bruised and battered but unbowed. “I just came from a fight so that’s how I’m supposed to look,” Cotto, according to Top…
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For Pacquiao, speed is the key
LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao goes for a knockout and an even more hallowed place in boxing history Saturday evening (Sunday morning Manila time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and standing…
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2 trainers throw barbs in weigh-in
LAS VEGAS – For a while, during Friday’s official weigh-in, the trainers from both camps looked ready to trade blows. Freddie Roach and Joe Santiago, trainers for Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto,…
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‘He’ll be big, win or lose’
LAS VEGAS – Larry Merchant believes that win or lose, Manny Pacquiao will have a lot to look forward to next year. The HBO commentator who just tells it as it is…
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What top boxers say in Las Vegas
MANILA, Philippines - Here’s what they say here in Las Vegas. Brian Viloria, reigning IBF junior-flyweight champion from the Philippines. “I have an anxious and nervous feeling about this. I see Manny…
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Buffer doffs hat on Pinoy
LAS VEGAS – You know it’s a super fight if Michael Buffer is around. He knows it’s a super fight when Manny Pacquiao is there in one corner. “In Pacquiao you see…
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Manny in fine shape; Cotto still struggling?
LAS VEGAS – After a light workout and a hearty meal, Manny Pacquiao tipped the scales at 146 lb, and should have no problem, none at all, for Friday afternoon’s official weigh-in…
