Jun Medina
109 articles · The Manila Times
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Pacquiao-Hatton showdown looms
By Jun Medina
After drubbing Paulie Malignaggi Saturday night, British sensation Ricky Hatton cleared the way for a super fight with Filipino pound-for-pound Manny Pacquiao, a bout that Hatton?s trainer and retired heavyweight champ Lennox…
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If he beats pacquiao: De la Hoya to continue fighting
By Jun Medina
MANNY PACQUIAO holds the rare distinction of forcing into retirement two of the best Mexican boxers?Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, both three-time world champions. Can Pacquiao, 29, and a world champion…
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Pacquiao says he?s ready for de la Hoya
By Jun Medina
HOLLYWOOD, California: Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao declared he?s ready for his bid to boxing immortality when he takes on the legendary Oscar de la Hoya as he showcased his vaunted speed and power…
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Pacquiao is a perfect boxer, says Roach
By Jun Medina
CELEBRATED boxing trainer Freddie Roach, who has trained 17 world champions in a career spanning more than 20 years, thinks Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao?s tenacity in training and endurance fits into his idea…
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Pacquiao?s power, speed key to victory ? Roach
By Jun Medina
RENOWNED trainer Freddie Roach thinks his prized fighter Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao packs more wallop in his punches, and this power plus Pacquiao?s speed will carry him to a shocking win against Oscar…
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PACMAN, FOE ALL MODESTY BEFORE BOUT
By Jun Medina
NEW YORK CITY: Boxing superstars Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya showed tremendous respect for each other on Wednesday at the Statue of Liberty here during the formal launch of…
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PacMan can win against de la Hoya
By Jun Medina
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania: The editor-in-chief of the prestigious The Ring magazine is giving Filipino icon Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao a ?legitimate chance? against heavy favorite Oscar de la Hoya in their December 6…
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Fans favor Pacquiao, gamblers for De La Hoya
By Jun Medina
IT?S Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao over Mexican American idol De La Hoya, according to boxing fans. But gamblers think it?s Oscar over Manny by at least 2-1. This contrasting perception between diehard…
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US-based Pinay boxer fights for WBC title Report
By Jun Medina
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Fast-rising Fil-American phenom Ana ?The Hurricane? Julaton will face Dominga Olivo of the Dominican Republic Thursday night for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International super bantamweight title at…