Abac Cordero
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First Gent: Manny’s win a unifying factor
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES–First Gentleman Mike Arroyo has lauded Manny Pacquiao for his resounding victory, which could well serve as a unifying factor for all Filipinos. "What he did was for the Philippines. Whatever…
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Rematch all about revenge — Manny
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao, this early, has vowed to get back at Erik Morales. "Talagang mag-hahanda ako ngayon para sa kanya," said the Filipino ring gladiator a day after he knocked…
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Pacman takes it easy the morning after
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — After a hard and difficult time on the ring Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao has started to take it soft and easy here in LA. Pacquiao started the day Sunday…
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Pacquiao TKOs foe in 6th
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — It was a great day for Philippine boxing — one that’s both easy to remember and hard to forget. Manny Pacquiao made sure of that Saturday evening (Sunday morning…
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To beat foe, Pinoy must go in for kill
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES–There’s no other way for Manny Pacquiao to cut this fight short but to attack. "First thing to do? Attack. It’s in his blood," said Freddie Roach on the eve of…
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Pacquiao future staked vs Mexican
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES – At least on this day, expect millions of Filipinos, those here in the US and those back home, to rally behind just one man: Manny Pacquiao. The boxer from…
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American referee fair, seasoned
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Though his name may sound new, American referee Lou Moret is no newcomer. So, expect the 60-year-old Moret to be in full, total control when Manny Pacquiao and Hector…
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Mexican brawler on, off ring
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Don’t mess around with Hector Velazquez for he’s a real fighter — on and off the ring. Ricardo Torres, the trainer-manager of Velazquez, gave Filipino newsmen a glimpse of…
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Pacquiao upbeat on final day of workout
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao can’t wait to get his hands on Hector Velazquez. "Excited na ako," he said at the Wild Card Gym Thursday afternoon after he closed out his one-month…
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Manny in trouble in Double Trouble
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao could be in for a lot of trouble if he fails to stop Hector Velazquez in the early rounds. An official of Top Rank Promotions aired this…
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Mexican camp says Pacquiao on a skid
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — After checking in at the Wilshire Grand Hotel late Wednesday evening, Hector Velazquez lost no time talking about his chances against Manny Pacquiao. Though he doesn’t speak English, Velazquez…
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Erik eyes big win before rematch
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES – While Hector Velazquez traveled almost three hours by car from Tijuana, Mexico to Los Angeles, Erik Morales needed a much shorter time since he traveled on board a rented…
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Pacquiao installed heavy favorite anew
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — The odds are out: Manny Pacquiao is the overwhelming favorite in his battle against Mexico’s Hector Velazquez at the Staples Center on Saturday. One of the world’s leading online…
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‘Mexican vicious body puncher’
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Just who is Hector Velazquez? While a lot of people are looking forward to the projected rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales, there are some who seem to…
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Confident Pacquiao ready for battle
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao closed out his sparring sessions Monday and looked all set to face Hector Velasquez of Mexico at the Staples Center on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). The two-hour…
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Pinoy couple offers to hypnotize Manny
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Unknown to many, a Filipino couple now based here in Los Angeles has contacted Freddie Roach a couple of times, asking the American trainer to allow them to "hypnotize"…
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Pacquiao-Morales rematch Jan. 21
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — If things go on as planned, Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales are in for a big rematch on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao made this announcement before a…
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Manny big hit in Major League rites
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES — Since he played baseball in his younger days, he certainly knew what he was doing. So, there was nothing new, nothing difficult for Manny Pacquiao when he threw the…
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Pacquiao to win inside 6 rounds
By Abac Cordero
Boxing Times, a group of seasoned boxing writers from all over the world, has predicted that Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao will win inside six rounds in his figh against Mexico’s Hector Velasquez.…
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‘Undertaker’ leads Manny entourage
By Abac Cordero
Don’t be surprised if you’d see "The Undertaker," one of the world’s biggest names in professional wrestling, alongside Manny Pacquiao at the Staples Center on Sept. 10. The wrestler with the eerie…