Dino Maragay
171 articles · The Philippine Star
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Roach: Pacquiao still outworks others I?ve trained
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach says the 38-year-old Manny Pacquiao is still the hardest working fighter he has ever trained. ?I have been training Manny for 15 years and even after all…
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Arum defends Pacquiao’s KO drought
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? It has been seven years since Manny Pacquiao scored a knockout. That was in 2009, when Pacquiao battered Miguel Cotto, flooring him twice and finally stopping him in the…
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Vargas touts advantages over Pacquiao
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Although a huge underdog against Manny Pacquiao, WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas says he?s heading into the fight of his life armed with several advantages. Time, the 27-year-old Vargas…
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Why Roach turned down Crawford for Pacquiao
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach revealed the reason they went for Jessie Vargas instead of rising star Terence Crawford as Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent. ?The fight with Crawford didn't happen, mostly because…
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Why Roach turned down Crawford for Pacquiao
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach revealed the reason they went for Jessie Vargas instead of rising star Terence Crawford as Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent. ?The fight with Crawford didn't happen, mostly because…
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Though ‘depressed’ about Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, Merchant thinks rematch is coming
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Veteran boxing commentator Larry Merchant thinks Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are bound to do it again. Mayweather and Pacquiao figured in boxing?s richest fight ever, and the…
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Vargas vows to ‘shut critics up’ in fight vs Pacquiao
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas has promised to silence critics who believe he doesn?t deserve a shot at Manny Pacquiao. Speaking recently to boxingscene.com, the 27-year-old Vargas said he…
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Pacquiao reacts to Floyd’s take on Bradley fight: ‘Drawing siya’
By Dino Maragay
LOS ANGELES - Floyd Mayweather Jr. was spotted roaming around the MGM Grand shortly after Manny Pacquiao bested Timothy Bradley on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). There were reports that Mayweather took time…
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Man who refereed Pacquiao’s US debut recalls start of his quest to stardom
By Dino Maragay
LAS VEGAS - He was the third man in the ring when a then unknown Manny Pacquiao fought his first bout on US soil. Little did Joe Cortez know that the man…
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Welterweight good for Pacquiao’s pockets, bad for KO power – Roach
By Dino Maragay
LAS VEGAS - If getting knockouts is all that matters to Freddie Roach, he would've advised Manny Pacquiao to stay at a lower weight class. Pacquiao fights at the welterweight division, which…
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Boxing legend Roberto Duran says Pacquiao shouldn’t go for KO
By Dino Maragay
LAS VEGAS - Boxing legend Roberto Duran is putting his money on Manny Pacquiao, but he advised the Filipino icon against going for a knockout against Timothy Bradley this Saturday (Sunday in…
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Arum upbeat on Pacquiao-Bradley 3 ticket sales
By Dino Maragay
HOLLYWOOD - Despite expectations by observers to the contrary, ticket sales for the third fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley are actually doing well. Top Rank Inc. chief Bob Arum said…
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Pacquiao attacked outside LA restaurant
By Dino Maragay
HOLLYWOOD - Manny Pacquiao was reportedly attacked outside a Japanese restaurant here Sunday (Monday in Manila) after hosting lunch for family and friends. The STAR's Abac Cordero says a lone assailant lunged…
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Pacquiao looks vulnerable in sparring, but worry not
By Dino Maragay
HOLLYWOOD - In a rare moment Saturday (Sunday in Manila), Filipino scribes were allowed inside the Wild Card Gym to catch Manny Pacquiao spar with Ghislain Maduma for four rounds. Expectations were…
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Bradley primed for phone booth battle
By Dino Maragay
INDIO, California - At first, Timothy Bradley's open workout Friday at his gym in Indio, California (Saturday in Manila) went on as expected. Members of the media and fans, armed with cameras…
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Pacquiao camp downplays Bradley’s plan to target shoulder
By Dino Maragay
HOLLYWOOD - Manny Pacquiao's recently injured right shoulder is obviously a potential target for Timothy Bradley when they lock horns next week. Bradley himself previously bared his plan to go for Pacquiao's…
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Stallone: Pacquiao still a great fighter
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone remains a huge fan of Manny Pacquiao. This is despite the obvious decline in Pacquiao?s boxing ability, with the Filipino icon being a veteran of…
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Pacquiao rematch unlikely as Mayweather wants ‘easy’ fights before retirement
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Chances for a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are slim as the undefeated American will reportedly opt to take the easier rout as he nears retirement.…
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Kellerman defends Pacquiao, blames NSAC
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Renowned boxing commentator Max Kellerman came to Manny Pacquiao?s defense, saying in fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. with an injured shoulder, the Filipino icon actually ?manned up?. In a report…
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Pacquiao: No interim fight as Mayweather open to rematch
By Dino Maragay
LOS ANGELES ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. said he is willing to take on Manny Pacquiao in a rematch after the Filipino icon heals from his shoulder injury. Mayweather made his interest known…