Abac Cordero
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This time, Brian seeks longer reign
MANILA, Philippines - Since snatching the IBF light-flyweight crown from Mexico’s Ulises Solis last April, Fil-American Brian Viloria has kept his focus on the ring, saying being a champion only means that…
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Manny nearly pulls out of Cotto fight
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao came close to pulling the plug on Miguel Cotto if not for the assurance by promoter Bob Arum that the Puerto Rican will stake his World Boxing…
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RP sports remembers, fetes Cory
MANILA, Philippines - Some of the greatest achievements ever recorded in Philippine sports came under the presidency of Cory Aquino. It was in 1986, the first year of her term, when Lydia…
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Cotto now dictating terms on Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - It seems that Miguel Cotto is the one dictating on Manny Pacquiao when it should be the other way around. First, he got the Filipino pound-for-pound champion to agree…
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Pacquiao visit highlights STAR day
MANILA, Philippines - It was near pandemonium the moment Manny Pacquiao stepped out of his black Hummer. Work stopped and everybody cheered when the world’s No. 1 boxer dropped by The STAR…
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Pacman pushes for Cotto title fight
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao wants Miguel Cotto’s belt. “Let’s make it a title fight,” Pacquiao said yesterday during his visit to The STAR, referring to his Nov. 14 match with Cotto…
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Cotto not staking title in Pacquiao bout
MANILA, Philippines - Unless he changes his mind, Miguel Cotto won?t put his belt on the line against Manny Pacquiao. ?No,? said Top Rank?s Bob Arum told The STAR when asked if…
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Ali trainer admits Pacquiao’s the best
MANILA, Philippines - Twice proven wrong, legendary trainer Angelo Dundee has finally acknowledged Manny Pacquiao as the best there is today. “I think Pacquiao is the best fighter today,” the former cornerman…
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Pacquiao-Cotto sealed at 145 lb
MANILA, Philippines - It took a 15-minute phone conversation with Bob Arum for Manny Pacquiao to agree to fight Miguel Cotto in November. At 145 pounds flat. “It’s done,” said Pacquiao’s adviser,…
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Mosley Pacman’s best option now
MANILA, Philippines - Shane Mosley, saying he’s willing to fight Manny Pacquiao at 140 lb, might force the Filipino pound-for-pound champion to pull the plug on Miguel Cotto. “If Cotto stays put…
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Pacman camp eyes Mosley at 143 lb
MANILA, Philippines - Shane Mosley is suddenly back in the picture. Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer, Franklin Gacal, yesterday said if Miguel Cotto insists on the catchweight of 145 lb, the Filipino boxing icon…
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Contract due for Pacquiao’s signature
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao will have to use his bargaining powers once he gets hold of the proposed fight contract for his Nov. 14 showdown with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto…
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Cotto no pushover – Roach
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach has started doing his homework in anticipation of a big match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. The three-time Trainer of…
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Manny, not Cotto, will dictate terms, weight
MANILA, Philippines - It?s Manny Pacquiao, and not Miguel Cotto, who should dictate the terms of their projected showdown later this year. ?It?s up to Pacman,? said lawyer Franklin Gacal yesterday amid…
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Winner faces either Floyd Jr or Marquez: Mosley offers ‘perfect’ fight script
MANILA, Philippines ? Shane Mosley said he wants to fight Manny Pacquiao so whoever wins will get to face the winner of the Floyd Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez showdown which was recently postponed…
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Mosley insists Cotto deal all about money
MANILA, Philippines - It all boils down to money, and nothing else, all these talk about Manny Pacquiao?s next fight on Nov. 14. There?s Pacquiao and his master promoter, Bob Arum, on…
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‘Pacquiao too fast, strong for Cotto’
MANILA, Philippines ? Even at 147 lb, the welterweight limit, Manny Pacquiao should have the upperhand against Miguel Cotto. ?Masyado mabagal (Too slow),? said a Team Pacquiao insider of the champion from…
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Arum: It’s up to Cotto to seal deal
MANILA, Philippines - It?s now up to Miguel Cotto if he wants to fight Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 14. It all depends on whether the vacationing WBO welterweight champion from Puerto Rico…
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Pacquiao okays Cotto showdown – Arum
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao has given his promoter, Bob Arum, the go-signal to set him up for a fight with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas.…
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US writers honor Pacquiao as 2008 Fighter of the Year
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao, who received the 2008 Fighter of the Year award Friday evening in New York, will join the ranks of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard and…
