Abac Cordero
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Moving up in weight no easy task ? Manny
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao was in a jolly, cheerful mood yesterday when he talked about his coming fight against WBC lightweight champion David Diaz on June 28 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao said he was…
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Pacman pores over Diaz fighting style
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao thinks he has covered enough bases preparing for David Diaz, more than three weeks left before they dispute the WBC lightweight crown on June 28 at Mandalay Bay in Las…
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Diaz wants to be Trump
By Abac Cordero
WBC lightweight champion David Diaz said he knows boxing isn?t a forever career so he?s out to make the most out of the situation now. Manny Pacquiao is his stepping stone to…
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Pacquiao orders 9 p.m. curfew in LA camp
By Abac Cordero
As the odds soared to his favor, Manny Pacquiao continued to train in high gear, sparring 10 rounds Monday at the Wild Card Gym then giving out orders of a 9 p.m.…
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Fight odds soar in favor of Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
As far as the betting public is concerned, Manny Pacquiao?s chances of beating David Diaz are just getting bigger. From ?360 for Pacquiao and +280 for Diaz a week ago, the odds…
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Diaz entertains Pacquiao fans
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao let his gloves do the talking Saturday as his trainer Freddie Roach and opponent David Diaz traded jabs at the West Wind High School in Berkeley, California. Pacquiao and Diaz,…
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Pacquiao, Diaz step up training
By Abac Cordero
As the fight nears, everything else ?goes up? in training for Manny Pacquiao and David Diaz who will dispute the WBC lightweight crown on June 28 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, who?s in…
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Manny?s new spar mate gets rude welcome
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao sparred 10 rounds with three different boxers Wednesday at the Wild Card Gym and gave the newest member of the training camp, Juan Rodriguez, a bloody welcome. According to a…
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Diaz readies counterpunch vs Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
Does David Diaz have more to offer against Manny Pacquiao? His manager, Jim Strickland, thinks so. ?What we?re training for is if he (Pacquiao) hits us with a three-punch combination, we?re going…
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Diaz tells Pinoy fans: Sorry, I?ll keep my belt
By Abac Cordero
This early, David Diaz is asking for forgiveness from the Filipino people. ?On June 28, it will be an all-out war between Manny (Pacquiao) and myself. Hopefully, the Filipino people can forgive…
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Manny wary over Diaz power, style
By Abac Cordero
Despite being installed as the favorite over David Diaz, Manny Pacquiao said he?s not underestimating the reigning WBC (World Boxing Council) lightweight champion and vowed to stay focused on the June 28…
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Roach keeps eye on Pacquiao?s weight
By Abac Cordero
Freddie Roach will make sure that Manny Pacquiao climbs the ring against David Diaz just as fit, just as heavy as he should be. Nothing more. Nothing less. In a recent chat…
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Pacman starts heavy 40-day buildup for Diaz bout in US
By Abac Cordero
With only 40 days left before the fight, Manny Pacquiao is just about to begin the hard grind in training for his awaited lightweight debut against WBC champion David Diaz of the…
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Marquez tormentor spars with Pacman
By Abac Cordero
Freddie Norwood, one of only four fighters who have defeated Juan Manuel Marquez, has been tapped as one of Manny Pacquiao?s sparring partners as the Filipino icon prepares for his June 28…
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Diaz won?t blow chance to prove self vs Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
Those looking ahead of David Diaz, who stakes his WBC lightweight title against Manny Pacquiao on June 28 in Las Vegas, may end up being disappointed. ?I have utmost respect for Manny,…
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Prospect of record 4th crown fires up Manny
By Abac Cordero
As Manny Pacquiao pursues a fourth world title in different weight classes, a handful fighters have also started pursuing the Filipino superstar who has moved up to the lightweight division. Pacquiao is…
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Just another day in the office for world champ
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao played chess with an old, dear friend Monday evening just a couple of hours before taking a 12-hour flight to Los Angeles. And the first thing he did after stepping…
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Manny promises GMA he?ll dish out his best
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao paid a courtesy call on President Arroyo yesterday and vowed to do his best when he faces reigning World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz on June 28 in Las…
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Pacquiao flies to LA
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao is leaving tonight for Los Angeles where he will undergo at least six weeks of non-stop training for his June 28 title fight with David Diaz. Pacquiao was originally scheduled…
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Pacman?s purse more than $7.5M?
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao said he couldn?t have asked for more when he signed the contract for his June 28 fight with David Diaz at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. ?Matapos kong matanggap at…