Abac Cordero
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Mexican camp to work on Pacman ‘weakness’
By Abac Cordero
They say they’ve found some kinks in Manny Pacquiao’s shining armor, and they intend to use it to their advantage. "Pacquiao is a good fighter. I saw him in his (previous) fights.…
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Larios: I’m here to beat Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero
The first thing he noticed inside Oscar Larios’ three-bedroom suite was that the refrigerator was loaded. The first thing he ordered was for it to be emptied. "I want it emptied. I…
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Pacquiao takes breather; Larios here today
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao sweated it out at the gym yesterday morning then quietly flew to Gen. Santos City in the afternoon for one full day of rest exactly a week before he takes…
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Roach elated over Pacquiao’s return to form
By Abac Cordero
Behind closed doors, Manny Pacquiao staged his last heavy workout yesterday. He was so impressive that American trainer Freddie Roach said he couldn’t ask for more. "I’m very happy with his performance…
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Pacquiao looking fit, sharp anew
By Abac Cordero
After a good workout, Manny Pacquiao looked much better yesterday as he entered the final phase of his training for his July 2 encounter with Mexico’s Oscar Larios. Pacquiao definitely looked more…
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Roach bold forecast: Larios out in six
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao in six rounds. This was the bold forecast issued by American trainer Freddie Roach yesterday regarding his ward’s chances against Mexico’s Oscar Larios on July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum.…
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Returning Pacquiao buckles down to work
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao will have very little time to rest when he arrives this morning from a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles then plunges back into training in the afternoon. Pacquiao, who spent…
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Pacman arrives from US training
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao comes home tomorrow from a one-month training in Los Angeles where he was happy to get rid of the extra pounds and a court case recently filed by his American…
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Pacquiao insists no deal with Finkel
By Abac Cordero
There are more cracks showing in Manny Pacquiao’s relationship with Shelly Finkel. Barely a week after Finkel filed a $7.5 million suit against two of Pacquiao’s Filipino handlers, the world-famous boxer threw…
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Erik-Manny rubber back in November
By Abac Cordero
It’s back to November for Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales. Upon the request of the Filipino fighter who is scheduled to face Oscar Larios on July 2, Pacquiao’s third and deciding match…
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Pacquiao to wrap up training in Para?aque gym?
By Abac Cordero
From the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood to the Wild Card Gym in Para?aque. Manny Pacquiao, who’s been in the US for almost two weeks now, has reportedly decided to wrap up…
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Pacquiao nets a bundle on Clippers bet
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao had other things in mind when he faced Oscar Larios Friday at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles: the NBA playoffs and Marco Antonio Barrera. "Go Clippers!" was how…
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Pacman begins serious training for Larios fight
By Abac Cordero
Once again, it’s "Pacman Time" at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood. Manny Pacquiao, the flamboyant Filipino fighter, officially began training for his July 2 fight with Mexico’s Oscar Larios in Manila…
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Larios is way ahead in training
By Abac Cordero
Oscar Larios has definitely gained the head start over Manny Pacquiao. While the Filipino boxing sensation has yet to begin his training, the dangerous Mexican puncher is already deep in it in…
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Pacquiao off for US to start training
By Abac Cordero
As he finalizes his plans to train in the US, Manny Pacquiao found just enough time yesterday to shoot and film his latest MTV at the ABS-CBN headquarters in Quezon City. Pacquiao…
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Boxing greats to be invited for ‘Pac’ bout
By Abac Cordero
A chance to rub elbows with Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Bernard Hopkins, Oscar dela Hoya and yes, even Joe Frazier. For fight fans willing to shell out more, this is what’s…
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Larios due to hype up fight
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao and Oscar Larios, scheduled to square off on July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum, will come face to face later this month when the Mexican fighter comes over to the…
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Pacman to pitch camp in SMC Baguio
By Abac Cordero
Manny Pacquiao will have the San Miguel Corp. property in Baguio practically all to himself when the Filipino boxing great, scheduled to face Mexico’s Oscar Larios on July 2, trains at the…
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?Get ready to rumble? man to do Pacman tiff
By Abac Cordero
You know it?s a big fight when Michael Buffer is called in as the ring announcer. Manny Pacquiao has made sure that his coming fight against Mexico?s Oscar Larios turns out to…
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Pacman bout ringside tickets cost P25,000, bleacher P1,000
By Abac Cordero
Die-hard Manny Pacquiao fans will have to spend as much as P25,000 for a ringside ticket to the Filipino boxing icon?s 12-round bout with Mexico?s Oscar Larios on July 2 at the…