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Hatton to train 12 weeks for bout
If Manny Pacquiao thinks eight or nine weeks of training would be enough, then the Filipino pound-for-pound champion should wait until he hears this. Ricky Hatton will train 12 weeks for his…
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Three Pacman bouts lined up in 2009
Manny Pacquiao, his promoter Bob Arum hinted, is open to three fights this year. The Filipino superstar is locked on to face Britain?s Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas, and…
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Comes now the billionaire fighter
Over the last couple of years Manny Pacquiao has left a lot of people guessing as to how much he?s earned on top of the ring. No one from within Team Pacquiao,…
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Mayweather versus Pacman a dull fight
Even if he comes out of retirement soon, Floyd Mayweather Jr. should tow the line before he gets a crack at Manny Pacquiao. Matchmaker Wakee Salud of Cebu has the reasons why.…
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Pacquiao should get bigger share of purse
Superstar Manny Pacquiao should get the lion?s share of the purse if his fight with Ricky Hatton pushes through as planned on May 2 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, the pound-for-pound king, is…
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Pacquiao back on road by February
Whether it?s Ricky Hatton or someone else, Manny Pacquiao should be back on the road by February, getting his legs going and shedding off those excess pounds for his next fight being…
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Valero says Manny will kayo Hatton
Venezuelan knockout artist Edwin Valero said the other day Manny Pacquiao will put Ricky Hatton to sleep when the brawlers face off, possibly in May in Las Vegas, but warned the Filipino…
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Roach bares Hatton fight plan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Even before the fight is sealed, trainer Freddie Roach has already laid out the fight plan against Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton. ?Manny should utilize his footwork,? said Roach…
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Manny keeps options open for next match
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Manny Pacquiao has yet to sit down with his promoter Bob Arum and has left all options open as to when he would return to the ring, whom…
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Everybody came to toast king of boxing
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Manny Pacquiao?s grand birthday bash turned out to be a huge parade of stars from the world of politics, entertainment and sports. President Arroyo led the long, distinguished…
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Pacman-Hatton deal in the works
Negotiations are on for a Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight next year. Top Rank big boss Bob Arum, who?s in town for Pacquiao?s big birthday bash, said initial steps have been taken regarding…
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Roach to Golden Boy: Time to forgive, forget
As the residue of the blockbuster Dream Match slowly fades away, Freddie Roach is ready to make peace with the rival camp. After everything that?s been said and done, all the trash-talking…
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Mayweather Pacman camp’s first choice
Ricky Hatton wants Manny Pacquiao so bad, but if you ask some members of Team Pacquiao they want Floyd Mayweather Jr. better. ?Floyd is the wise fight. Why? Because even if we…
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Dela Hoya okay despite humbling loss, says PRO
Oscar dela Hoya is taking his time licking his wounds and trying to see what lies ahead in the very near future. Dela Hoya, who took a terrible beating against Manny Pacquiao…
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Roach: Nobody can beat Pacman
Manny Pacquiao, in the eyes of his trainer Freddie Roach, is unbeatable at the moment. ?He?s on top of his game right now,? Roach, just days after guiding Pacquiao to a sensational…
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Mayweather lured out of retirement
LOS ANGELES ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of his shell to fight Manny Pacquiao. And based on a conversation with his cousin, Janelle Mayweather, the former pound-for-pound king also wants…
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‘Dream’ triumph best ever – Manny
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao considers his victory over Oscar dela Hoya as the best of them all ? bar none. ?Ito na ang pinakamasaya (This one?s the happiest),? said the Filipino…
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A little nod and it’s over for DL Hoya
LAS VEGAS - They were the longest 30 seconds of Oscar dela Hoya?s life. And they came during the break following the eighth round of his lopsided loss to Manny Pacquiao in…
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Next fight: Pacman vs Mayweather?
LOS ANGELES ? So who?s next for Manny Pacquiao? Well, at least for now, he?s got Ricky Hatton to his left, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to his right. And all Pacquiao has…
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Arum tells press: You’re right, it’s a mismatch
LAS VEGAS ? Boxing promoter Bob Arum opened up the post-fight conference by saying that the press called it right. ?The press was never wrong. They said it was (going to be)…
