Monte Poole
5 articles · InsideBayArea.com
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San Leandro’s Nonito Donaire Jr. has many battles in and out of boxing ring
By Monte Poole
In his homeland, where his idol is a champion and a congressman and the people's king, he is the heir apparent. In his family's San Leandro home, he is ostracized. The father…
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Donaire finds fury from within
By Monte Poole
PUTTING LIFE on hold for weeks at a time to spend one night dancing with death suggests a psyche driven not only by courage and purpose but also something deep inside that…
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Similar to Michael Jackson globally, these 10 athletes have major impact, too
By Monte Poole
At one point Friday morning, Michael Jackson accounted for programming in several languages, on no fewer than 18 TV stations. Radio stations? Too many to count. The sudden death of the "King…
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De La Hoya eyes adoration
By Monte Poole
THE GOLDEN BOY has plenty of fame and at least as much fortune. In a sport where athletes tend to age in dog years, he is 35 and exceedingly well-positioned for life…
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Pavlik may be best Great White Hope in decades
By Monte Poole
"He is that monster; he is that ghost. And I won't take nothin' away from him. I'm a fan. I want us to see what I have to offer for this young…