Dino Maragay
171 articles · The Philippine Star
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Vetyeka: ?Fighting Donaire is my biggest motivation?
MACAU ? WBA featherweight champion Simpiwe Vetyeka has acknowledged the fact that he?s facing a big-time opponent in Nonito Donaire Jr. This, the South African stressed, will serve as his motivation in…
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Source: PNoy, Pacquiao talk about politics, taxes
MANILA, Philippines ? Politics and taxes were among the topics of discussion between President Benigno Aquino and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao during the latter?s courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace on Monday…
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Punch stats: Bradley busier, but Pacquiao more accurate
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao might have thrown fewer punches than Timothy Bradley, but he was the more accurate fighter. Pacquiao, who outpointed Bradley to regain the WBO welterweight title at the…
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Roach to pastors: Leave Manny alone for now
MANILA, Philippines ? With just a few days left before Manny Pacquiao?s rematch with Timothy Bradley, trainer Freddie Roach has his ward right where he wants him to be, conditioning-wise. Roach believes…
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Will Mayweather-Pacquiao ever happen? Scribes give their thoughts
MANILA, Philippines ? The fight almost every boxing fan wants to see remains as elusive as ever. For a few years now, boxing observers had been craving for a showdown between Floyd…
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?Bigger? Rios upbeat on fighting Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - Brandon Rios maintained he would be comfortable fighting as a welterweight, going up to 147 lbs to face Manny Pacquiao in the biggest fight of his career. Rios said…
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Roach shrugs off Ariza?s Twitter taunt
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach countered the recent claim of Manny Pacquiao?s former conditioning coach Alex Ariza that the multi-awarded trainer?s best days as a cornerman is over, saying Ariza doesn?t deserve…
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Roach doubts Rios can take Pacman?s punch
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach has expressed doubts on Brandon Rios? ability to take a punch at welterweight since the Mexican-American banger has fought below 147 pounds in his young career. Rios…
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National day of mourning: Pacquiao loses by devastating KO
MANILA, Philippines ? Juan Manuel Marquez made sure it won?t go to the scorecards this time. Marquez left no doubt as to who?s the better fighter between him and Manny Pacquiao, knocking…
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INFOGRAPHIC: Pacquiao?s fight purse history
MANILA, Philippines ? Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will probably go down in history as the richest Filipino athlete ever, thanks to his ring prowess and crossover appeal. For years, Pacquiao has fought…
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INFOGRAPHIC: Pacquiao-Marquez rivalry by the numbers
MANILA, Philippines ? Most great boxers in history are defined by the great rivalries they shared with other fighters. In this respect, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will be linked forever.…
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Nonito Donaire’s biggest fights
MANILA, Philippines ? WBO and IBF super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire returns to the ring this Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to defend his titles against Toshiaki Nishioka of Japan. With Manny Pacquiao…
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Barriga yields to Kazakh, crashes out of Olympics
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino light flyweight boxer Mark Anthony Barriga kissed his hope for an Olympic gold goodbye today after dropping a close decision to Birshan Zhakypov of Kazakhstan, 16-17, in their…
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Manny to heed Roach’s advice on retirement
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach just knows Manny Pacquiao from head to toe that he would also be the first one to realize when it is time for the Filipino icon to…
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Honoring the country’s top pugilists
MANILA, Philippines ? Over 50 world, international and Philippine champions were honored last Saturday during the 11th Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde Memorial Boxing Awards-Banquet of Champions? at the Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel…
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Mayweather fights in Dubai?
MANILA, Philippines ? Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s fans most of whom have already given up on expecting to see the fighter back in action again this year, might be proven wrong this time.…
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Pacquiao confirms: 14-day window for blood testing okay
MANILA, Philippines ? Taking a blood test 14 days before a proposed fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. would no longer be an issue with Manny Pacquiao. A day after reports came out…
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Roach: No way Clottey will win
Freddie Roach said Joshua Clottey has zero chance of beating the Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao when they collide on March 13 (March 14 in Manila) at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,…
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Las Vegas hails Pacquiao, Cotto
MANILA, Philippines – Las Vegas, the world-famous US city known for its bright lights and a plethora of gambling and entertainment venues, and universally regarded as the capital of big-time boxing in…
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Arum ruling out Pacquiao’s tiff vs Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines - Top Rank’s chief Bob Arum, American promoter of Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao, expressed doubt on the possibility of his prized ward facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a bout…
