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A super brawl most likely, not a mismatch

WHAT IF JOSHUA CLOTTEY, A MERE consolation challenger, turns out not only tough as nails, but a nail of a warrior himself? Is Manny Pacquiao…

Sun, 14 Mar 2010

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Injured by pay-per-view

MANILA, Philippines—If you’ still interested in watching the Pacquiao-Clottey fight this Sunday on pay-per-view in the comfort o…

Sat, 13 Mar 2010

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A promise of African savagery

HE WAS perfectly sure they’d get Joshua Clottey but, not knowing whether the knockout would come in the first or ninth round, premier …

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

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Who can help Clottey repair his right punch?

Like Floyd Mayweather Jr., their flawed skipper, they were never expected to play it fair with Filipinos. But Richard Shaefer of Golden Boy …

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

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Pacquiao scores a joyful knockout

THE RIGHT STRAIGHT, thrown sharply like a spear, was not (yet) super but is definitely above average. It’s however the scythe-like lef…

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

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Vegas poser: But where is your heart?

Ciso Morales cannot complain he did not get the chance to throw a single good punch before suffering a nightmare knockout in Las Vegas last …

Thu, 18 Feb 2010

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A joke and a nightmare on Valentine’s Day

GERRY PE?ALOSA flashed a fist and made a triumphant cry when the bell ending his 12-round ordeal sounded in Las Vegas on Sunday. He was tryi…

Tue, 16 Feb 2010

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Donaire dares to cut corners to the stars

NONITO DONAIRE JR. IS A BOXING STAR whose career is wanting of a shining label. He’s not unlike a celebrated artist still waiting to s…

Sat, 13 Feb 2010

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Know how big a Filipino heart Brian has got

THERE WAS ONE MAN WHO TRULY KNEW how close the gallant Brian Viloria had come to doing another Z Gorres. Referee Bruce McTavish saw it close…

Tue, 26 Jan 2010

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Pacquiao could be beaten–by two men

THERE’S ONE WAY TO BEAT MANNY PACQUIAO, and it would need the clone of two great warriors the Filipino boxing superhero had previously…

Tue, 19 Jan 2010

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1-2 punch for RP boxing

DR. BEN CALDERON, calling from Las Vegas, said they’ve successfully operated and restored “the cap” on the head of the inj…

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

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Sonsona must be told the truth

HE FACED A MEXICAN TOY BULLDOG NICKnamed Payasito (small clown) but it was Marvin Sonsona who ended up a bigger joke inside the ring on Sund…

Tue, 24 Nov 2009

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Pacquiao and the magic of disobedience

DID MIGUEL ANGEL COTTO, who scored with a killer punch—a jarring left uppercut—connect the single biggest punch of the night dur…

Sat, 21 Nov 2009

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Mommy Pacquiao meant no harm

MANNY PACQUIAO, warrior for all seasons, remains the top hit wherever he fights or performs. He’s the single most desired figure and f…

Thu, 19 Nov 2009

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How many Pacquiaos were there vs Cotto Sunday?

Once they’re done with the repair job on the severely damaged Miguel Cotto, the former world welterweight boxing champion can explain …

Mon, 16 Nov 2009

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Lord, make Manny Pacquiao the perfect storm

TO DEAR MANNY PACQUIAO, our country’s hope and pride, please pause for a few seconds before you take on the biggest mission of your li…

Sat, 14 Nov 2009

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No promise of a picnic

HE DOESN’T WISH FOR ONE, but Bob Arum says it may not be easy to prevent a bloodbath at the Las Vegas MGM Grand on Saturday (Sunday mo…

Thu, 12 Nov 2009

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Pacquiao deserves worthiest opponent

THERE WAS GUARDED JUBILATION among boxing fans when news about Miguel Cotto’s alleged weight problem spread. But there was also visibl…

Tue, 10 Nov 2009

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Can Miguel Cotto also do the rock ‘n’ roll?

RIGHT NOW, he cannot event summon enough courage to say how much he weighs. But Miguel Cotto should also be asked if he would dare rock R…

Sat, 07 Nov 2009

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Roach finds new winners for RP boxing

FREDDIE Roach did not have ready praises for the national men’s boxing team but the world’s top trainer, he with the keen eye fo…

Tue, 27 Oct 2009