Abac Cordero
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Enraged Pacquiao Destroys Mexican
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao came out from a listless start bleeding from a ghastly cut to chase down and knock out Mexican challenger Jorge Solis in the eighth round of…
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Ref sees end even if Solis beats count
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The third man on the ring knew that the fight was over the moment Jorge Solis hit the canvas the second time. Vic Drakulich, the American referee in…
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Roach unimpressed, gives Pacquiao a ‘5’
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Freddie Roach, the teacher, gave Manny Pacquiao, the student, a passing grade. In a scale of one to 10, the celebrated trainer said Pacquiao deserves a five. "Yes,…
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Pacquiao gets cutman – just in case
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao will be in good hands, some very good hands, come fight time. For the first time after 10 fights in the US, the sensational boxer from…
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Pinoys root for Pacman
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Once again, the Filipino nation will set everything aside, including politics, and cheer for its favorite son, Manny Pacquiao, who faces undefeated Mexican slugger Jorge Solis Saturday evening…
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Long wait for Solis to make weight
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – He almost tried everything just to make the weight. And after almost an hour, on his fourth attempt, Jorge Solis did make it, tipping the scales at 130…
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Weight no weighty issue for Pacman
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao has finally learned to slow down – three days before the big fight. "It’s been very hard to slow him down the past week," according to…
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Pacman final workout off limits to fans
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao’s last day at the gym was off-limits. No fans, no friends, no media. Showing that he means serious business, Pacquiao ordered the front door at the…
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Arum volunteers for Manny’s campaign
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Don’t be surprised to see Bob Arum in one of Manny Pacquiao’s campaign sorties. Arum, the legendary boxing promoter, said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from…
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Mexican camp smells victory
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Fernando Beltran, the swanky boxing promoter from Mexico, described Jorge Solis Wednesday as someone who can throw 250 punches in a single round. But whether Solis could land…
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Viloria taking another crack at world crown
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Once again, Brian Viloria is hoping to land his Hawaiian punch. The 26-year-old native of Waipahu gets another crack at the world title when he faces Edgar Sosa…
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Pacman guard imposes curfew, visiting hours
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – It’s curfew time at Manny Pacquiao’s official residence here. Rob Peters, the American security enforcer of the Pinoy boxer whenever he’s in the US, has plastered a couple…
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Roach sees fight over in nine; Fortune in six
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Justin Fortune, the man in charge, said the fight wouldn’t last more than six rounds. Freddie Roach, from Puerto Rico, said it wouldn’t go past nine. Who’s right…
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Solis insists he’s better than Barrera, Marquez, Morales
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – In 32 fights and 32 wins, Jorge Solis has been knocked down no more than five times. He’d like to keep that number intact by the end of…
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Pacquiao warned: Solis going for kill
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A couple of good, clear and powerful punches from Jorge Solis could send Manny Pacquiao in serious trouble. This was the latest warning issued by Top Rank big…
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Mexican boasts of skills, power to stop Pacman
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Jorge Solis lived up to his role as the underdog when he arrived at the Radisson Hotel from the airport past midnight of Monday on board a taxi.…
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Pacquiao returns to city of epic win
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Singing mariachis at the airport, the freezing weather outside and a rare five-minute interview in a Sunday night sports show on television. Manny Pacquiao flew with his lovely…
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Pacman relishes underdog tag vs Solis
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao always liked being called the underdog. And here’s no exception. "I’m still the underdog," said the 28-year-old slugger Sunday evening as he moved closer toward his…
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Fan clueless over Mexican unbeaten pug
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Undefeated. Unknown. That’s Jorge Solis in the eyes of German Cruz, a stocky Mexican boxing fan who caught up with Manny Pacquiao at the lobby of the Radisson…
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Sparring partner feels Pacman’s wicked punch
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES – No one knows better how strong Manny Pacquiao’s punches are these days than his sparring partner. "He hits like he’s got metal weights in his hands," said Mexican David…