Abac Cordero
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Erik to Pacman: No way to pay $1M
Erik Morales has vowed to tip the scales at 130 lbs, nothing more and nothing less, for his highly-anticipated showdown with Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 18 in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old Mexican…
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Morales, Pacquiao to hype up bout among LA fans
To drum up their forthcoming showdown dubbed as "The Grand Finale," Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales have agreed to go the extra mile. According to Ricardo Jimenez, the Mexican publicist of Top…
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Pacman weighs 138.75 but Roach not worried
Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 138.75 lbs yesterday in Los Angeles but his camp seemed the very least worried about the 130 lbs limit for the Nov. 18 battle with Erik Morales…
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P4.8M MBenz for millionaire Pacquiao
There’s a new addition to Manny Pacquiao’s fleet of cars. The 27-year-old Filipino boxer, whose love for billiards and cockfighting is matched only by his love for cars, showed up at the…
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Morales gets other sparring mates
Erik Morales has called in additional sparring partners as he entered the last five weeks of training for his Nov. 18 showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Morales has spent the…
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Morales training like never before
While Manny Pacquiao has logged close to a dozen rounds in sparring, Erik Morales has remained focused on conditioning his 30-year-old body exactly 42 days before their much-awaited showdown in Las Vegas.…
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Pacquiao undecided on political career
Manny Pacquiao, the other day, admitted that he needs to think twice or thrice whether he would make the big jump from the boxing ring to the political arena next year. "I…
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Pacquiao minimum purse $2.5M
The purse is getting bigger and bigger for Manny Pacquiao. Compared to what he received in his first two fights with Erik Morales, the Filipino boxing sensation is in for an even…
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Manny to climb political ring?
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was reportedly being urged to try his hand on local politics after talks made the rounds yesterday that he is going to run as vice mayor in…
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Pacman willing to fight ‘overweight’ Morales
Yes, he will take the money. No, he will not run. Manny Pacquiao yesterday said he’d be willing to face Erik Morales on Nov. 18 in Las Vegas even if the crafty…
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Pacman gets $1M if foe’s overweight
Take the money and run? Manny Pacquiao will have this rare, unprecedented option in his scheduled fight with Erik Morales this November at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. According…
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Manny?s own SONA: Back GMA
Manny Pacquiao delivered his own, shorter version of the State of the Nation Address the other night, just hours after President Arroyo delivered hers at the Batasang Pambansa. "Maganda ang mga sinabi…
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GMA lauds Pacman, other RP heroes
The closing minutes of President Arroyo?s one-hour State of the Nation Address yesterday focused on the Filipinos? triumph in the world of sports. At the Batasang Pambansa, together with the nation?s top…
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Morales begins buildup vs Pacman
Erik Morales has taken the first step in preparation for his Nov. 18 battle with Manny Pacquiao. According to an Internet report quoting the Mexican media, Morales flew from Tijuana to Los…
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Pacquiao a solid favorite vs Larios
Once again, the entire Filipino nation will hold its collective breath as Manny Pacquiao climbs into the ring at the Araneta Coliseum today against a formidable Mexican opponent. While thousands will flock…
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Ladeeez ?n gentlemen! In this corner … Michael Buffer!
Admittedly, Michael Buffer is a Manny Pacquiao fan. And so when he was asked to do the fight between Pacquiao and Mexico?s Oscar Larios, the extraordinary ring announcer known for his baritone…
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Headbutt could end bout ? ref
Bruce McTavish, the third man on the ring, is keeping his fingers crossed that the fight doesn?t get bloody. The tested referee from New Zealand said a cut caused by a headbutt,…
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Larios ready for everything, says agent
Prepared for the worst and hoping for the best. That?s Oscar Larios, the 29-year-old former world champion from Mexico who goes up against Manny Pacquiao before noon today at the Araneta Coliseum.…
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Team Pacquiao sees quick end to fight
Treat him well. End the fight quickly. Shelly Finkel issued this direct order to Manny Pacquiao yesterday during the final press conference for the Filipino fighter?s highly-awaited bout with Mexico?s Oscar Larios…
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Larios retreats into secret training
Oscar Larios played hide-and-seek yesterday and kept mediamen guessing where and how the Mexican puncher is keeping himself busy only five days before he faces Manny Pacquiao at the Araneta Coliseum. Larios…
