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Gejon-Niida rematch likely, says manager

THE MANAGER of Eriberto “Yukka” Gejon, who lost by a controversial split decision in his bid for the world minimumweight boxing …

Tue, 27 Sep 2005

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No surgery for injured Filipino fighter

TOKYO -- National sports hero Manny Pacquiao felt greatly relieved and led a thank-you prayer upon learning yesterday that the Filipino boxe…

Tue, 27 Sep 2005

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Why is Manny Pacquiao rushing to Japan?

REPORTING FROM HIS CEBU BASE, sportsman Rex Wakee Salud explained with unconcealed glee how he had to rope in Manny Pacquiao like a gallopin…

Wed, 21 Sep 2005

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Pacquiao can help RP cram for SEAG?

MANNY PACQUIAO being the flavor of the season, the country should not find it hard to cram in hosting the 23rd Southeast Asian Games set to …

Mon, 19 Sep 2005

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Boxing power with no program in place

IT'S EASY TO SEE WHY WE ALL FEEL super after the triple knockout triumph of Filipino boxers in California on Sunday. Jim Murray, Pulitzer Pr…

Fri, 16 Sep 2005

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Arroyo should've declared a holiday

SO WHAT DO YOU SAY IS THE BIGGEST weapon this government could wield against those working to put it down? Definitely not the ever-soaring o…

Wed, 14 Sep 2005

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Cheers, a 3-1-6 Philippine masterpiece in US

HE STARTED out slow, missing a series of punches to the head while getting tagged in return. Manny Pacquiao did not look sharp and fiery as …

Mon, 12 Sep 2005

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Pacquiao could have a fight Sunday

DON’T you worry. Manny Pacquiao cannot, should not, will not lose on Sunday. This prediction is not based on how Pacquiao has allowed …

Wed, 07 Sep 2005

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Listen, here's what's happening in Magpet

IF THE Philippines finally lands the elusive gold medal in the Beijing Olympics, an obscure spot in North Cotabato province could go down as…

Mon, 29 Aug 2005

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Hermie to Recah: Unabated Graft Sinks RP Sports

That's it. But before we close this day's column, let's listen to boxing expert Hermie Rivera, who has some urgent grievances to air: Dear R…

Wed, 24 Aug 2005

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Pacquiao, Defensor: Authentic, not authentic

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Mike Defensor may have not imagined it, but he had nearly landed his dear President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the G…

Wed, 17 Aug 2005

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Is Garci working for Pacquiao in L.A.?

HE was sent by his paper to California to report on the exclusive rituals inside Manny Pacquiao's training camp at the Wild Card Boxing Club…

Fri, 12 Aug 2005

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Can Pacquiao, late again, solve an easy quiz?

MANNY Pacquiao checked in with excess poundage, but he nevertheless breezed through the PAL counter for his departure to California Sunday e…

Wed, 10 Aug 2005

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Rudy Salud mourns the death of humility

GOOD news this morning, for those who honestly care for their poor fellowmen, is the outpouring of support for Romy Cabading, the former RP …

Mon, 08 Aug 2005

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Dream turns into baby nightmare

HE'S supposed to fascinate. He nearly succeeded in putting the whole stadium to sleep. He's fancied to knock out his foe cold. He sent frust…

Mon, 01 Aug 2005

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Try this Pinoy boxing website, it's a winner

MANNY Pacquiao has won his big money-and-morals bout against his former handlers, led by US promoter Murad Muhammad and business manager Rod…

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

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No plain draw, it's Pacquiao by KO

TEXT message of the day yesterday, and flavor of the season too, was the one from a friend who excused himself for tardiness, all due to lap…

Fri, 01 Jul 2005

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Silent Pacquiao favored in New York

IN a big battle that will be decided by words, Manny Pacquiao has not been making any noise. Pacquiao wore a dark blue long-sleeved shirt an…

Fri, 24 Jun 2005

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From Bacolod, in defense of Manny Pacquiao

HIS name is Irwin Castella. He writes all the way from charming Bacolod to correct my impression on Manny Pacquiao. Spare him, begs this fri…

Mon, 20 Jun 2005

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Manny Pacquiao could crash in limbo

HIS ring record shows Manny Pacquiao has been knocked out only twice, in the Philippines and in Thailand. But the latest twist in his legal …

Wed, 25 May 2005