Abac Cordero
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Pacquiao solid pick in rematch
By Abac Cordero
Unless Manny Pacquiao climbs the ring with one hand tied to his waist, the Filipino superstar will remain as the favorite in his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera in Las…
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HBO to cover Pacman training
By Abac Cordero
A team from top cable network HBO is coming over to cover Manny Pacquiao’s training in Cebu where fight fans have practically swarmed the flamboyant boxer over the last four days. A…
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Mexicans to keep Manny busy
By Abac Cordero
Trainer Freddie Roach said he expects Manny Pacquiao to log in a total of 130 to 150 rounds of sparring against Mexican fighters for his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera…
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Pacquiao 75 percent ready – Roach
By Abac Cordero
Freddie Roach yesterday supervised Manny Pacquiao’s training in Cebu, then declared the Filipino boxer 65 to 75 percent ready with still 50 days left before his rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera. “He…
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‘No less than $3M purse for Pacman’
By Abac Cordero
Rod Nazario, the former business manager of Manny Pacquiao, said the other day the Filipino superstar shouldn’t settle for anything less than $3 million for his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio…
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Roach wants tougher grind for Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
With only 52 days before the fight, Manny Pacquiao has no other choice but work doubly hard as he trains for an Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas.…
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Pacman: Training here part of battle plan
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao broke sweat at the Wild Card Gym in Para?aque yesterday then broke his silence on the string of controversies, which have hounded him lately. First, why did he leave Los…
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Roach also flies in to check on Manny
By Abac Cordero
Once again, Freddie Roach is coming over to the Philippines, this time to make sure that Manny Pacquiao catches up on training for his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera. With…
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Pacquiao changes mind, flies back to Manila
By Abac Cordero
For whatever reason, Manny Pacquiao has reportedly decided to fly back to Manila barely three days after he arrived in Los Angeles and reported for training for his Oct. 6 rematch with…
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Manny in high spirits as training kicks off
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao tipped the scales at 139 lbs Thursday, saying he felt terrific in his first two days at the gym and that he sees no problem making the weight for his…
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Roach: Pacman has enough time
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao said the other day he will leave nothing to chance when he goes up against Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. “This…
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‘Pacman erred in picking me’
By Abac Cordero
Marco Antonio Barrera said Manny Pacquiao might have made a big mistake in choosing the 33-year-old warrior from Mexico as his next opponent. “Pacquiao should have been more careful for what he…
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Pacman won’t leave pals behind, resets trip
By Abac Cordero
Freddie Roach will have to wait a few more days before he sees Manny Pacquiao reporting for duty. Pacquiao, who is scheduled to face Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in Las…
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Pacman-Barrera fight launch postponed
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao’s scheduled press conference with Marco Antonio Barrera today at the posh Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles has been postponed to a later date. Bob Arum of Top Rank, which…
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Donaire instant celebrity
By Abac Cordero
On and off the ring, there’s a whole lot more to come for this small fighter who packs a big punch. Nonito Donaire, the newly crowned International Boxing Federation flyweight champion, arrived…
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Boom Boom stays with GBP
By Abac Cordero
Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista has no plans of leaving the Golden Boy stable. Not in the next three years at least. Michael Aldeguer, Bautista’s manager and president of the ALA Boxing Gym…
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Pacquiao trims fat before workout in L.A.
By Abac Cordero
There’ll be very little excess baggage on hand when superstar Manny Pacquiao reports for training at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles sometime next week. “Mas-payat ako ngayon (I’m thinner this…
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Barrera shapes up for Pacquiao bout
By Abac Cordero
While Manny Pacquiao is brushing up on his English, Marco Antonio Barrera is working on his pair of 33-year-old legs. Barrera, the former WBC super-featherweight champion, is currently in the beautiful port…
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US-based expert tapped for RP bets mouth guards
By Abac Cordero
Athletes belonging to the national pool, especially those in combat sports, will soon find themselves wearing the same type of mouth guard being used by Manny Pacquiao. The Philippine Sports Commission has…
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Pacquiao 4-1 favorite over Barrera
By Abac Cordero
It’s still 90 days before the fight and the odds are already out: Manny Pacquiao is a 4-1 favorite over Marco Antonio Barrera in their rematch at Mandalay Bay in Vegas. It…