Recah Trinidad
1,137 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao dumps the script for his greatest moment
MANILA, Philippines?He was a work in progress, trainer Freddie Roach kept saying of Manny Pacquiao. There was likewise no clear hint the former poor boy, a skinny southpaw who used to sleep…
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Parting words for Pacman and other heroes
MANILA, Philippines?Was it my last column, the one that appeared here on Monday? Was it my farewell piece? No, I assured the concerned reader who sent the text message. It was actually…
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Protect Donaire, a national treasure
MANILA, Philippines?It?s not an ordinary setback, the scrapping of world flyweight boxing champion Nonito Donaire?s title defense in Dubai, so authorities should make sure there would be no repeat of the bum…
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One fight and two punching picnics
MANILA, Philippines?Contrary to what people in our respective neighborhoods had been warned, there was no fearsome threat of a boxing invasion from the world Sunday. Fine, three of our world-ranked boxers scored…
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Setting the record straight
MANILA, Philippines?Did I ask for a probe of the March 16 WBC super featherweight championship fight in Las Vegas? I was wondering because there were calls and messages informing me that Manny…
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How much is there left of great Pacman?
MANILA, Philippines?Manny Pacquiao, who returns Monday from a successful crown quest in the United States, will not like this but it has got to be honestly said, anyway. Contrary to what Pacquiao…
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Can Pacquiao unite RP with his doubtful win?
MANILA, Philippines?There may never be another fight like Sunday?s Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao world 130-lb boxing championship in Las Vegas for a long, long time. You see, a few succeeding world championships…
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The other rematch: Roach versus Beristain
MANILA, Philippines?They have covered everything?and he means everything, proudly claims Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao?s famous American trainer. With his track record, there?s no reason to doubt or disbelieve Se?or Roach. Plainly put,…
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All for Pacquiao, with only one dissension
CEBU CITY, Philippines?There?s not a single visible fan in this boiling boxing capital who?d dare bet against Manny Pacquiao in his quest for the world super featherweight boxing crown against Mexico?s Juan…
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Pacman must charge and gore early
MANILA, Philippines -- Please mark this line 10 days before Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines clashes for the second time with Mexico?s Juan Marquez: ?The bull, as he should be, is dead.…
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Pacquiao going the way of Erik Morales?
MANILA, Philippines -- Here's heartwarming info for countless avid fans who die to hear great news about Manny Pacquiao. Manny has been eating heartily every day, with no worries whatsoever. That comes…
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Not as easy as oddsmakers say
MANILA, Philippines -- Item no. 1: Manny Pacquiao will be bigger and heavier when he enters the ring for his next big fight in Las Vegas. Item No. 2: Pacquiao is going…
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Can Pacquiao play the executioner vs Marquez?
MANILA, Philippines -- The more you read reports on Manny Pacquiao?s next big fight, the more you are convinced our superhero is no longer going to Las Vegas for a boxing bout.…
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What you don?t know about the Pacquiao magic
MANILA, Philippines -- You think you have heard enough about the Manny Pacquiao magic, how a mere mention of his name would open impossible doors that had been shut for ages? You…
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Clinch-and-kiss Pacman bares worst weakness
MANILA, Philippines -- At 29 and after nearly 50 professional fights, some of them terrible and very bloody, Manny Pacquiao is now undoubtedly a grandmaster. The Pacman is also at his prime…
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Twin bids at redemption and confirmation
MANILA, Philippines -- Two Filipino boxers figure in bouts on Sunday which, needless to say, they cannot afford to lose. There?s the vastly popular Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista who undergoes a much-needed…
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Mexico?s Barrerun backpedals into the sunset
LOS ANGELES -- Mexico?s Marco Antonio Barrera should?ve put up a fighting final stand instead of dance that cutesy waltz to the sunset last Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Rather than endlessly retreat,…
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Pacquiao: Marquez fight still on
LAS VEGAS -- Manny Pacquiao, who on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) earned his spurs as a finesse fighter, declared after a thanksgiving Mass here Monday he was not yet moving up to…
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Pacquiao going for KO after weight problem
LAS VEGAS--A gaunt, ghostly figure officially identified as Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines was certified ready on Friday (Saturday in Manila) for his monumental rematch with muscular Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera at…
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Manny Pacquiao?s weight a big mystery
LAS VEGAS -- Today?s official weigh-in for both Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera has taken on the air of a mystery thriller. The suspense mounted as both fighters kept their exact…