Dino Maragay
171 articles · The Philippine Star
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Pacquiao denies doping, mulls filing raps vs. accuser
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has belied claims that he is using illegal supplements, including the banned substance steroids, to gain an unfair advantage in fights. The accusation was…
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Boxing champs Viloria, Sonsona feted in Manila
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino world boxing champions Brian “Hawaiian Punch” Viloria and “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona were hailed today (Sept. 8) by supporters in the nation’s capital. According to a TV report, Viloria…
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Arce, Montiel lined up next for champ
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines - More high-profile fights lie over the horizon for newly crowned WBA interim superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. Donaire, who was back in the country yesterday after a grueling 12-round…
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Donaire passes pre-fight checkup, but has asthma
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines -- IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. has been given a clean bill of health by a doctor, clearing him for his title showdown with Panama’s Rafael Concepcion on Aug.…
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It’s official: Pacquiao-Cotto set for Nov. 15
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines -- The contract for the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto showdown has been -- as the age-old clich? goes -- signed, sealed and delivered. This was confirmed by Pacquiao's lawyer Jeng Gacal,…
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SUNDAY VIDEO FEATURE: Pac-mania @ The STAR
By Dino Maragay
I never leave my post during lunch breaks, simply for the sole reason that I hardly have lunch. But before noon of July 28, The STAR’s 23rd anniversary, my boss approached me…
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Pacquiao mulls initial training in Cebu
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines -- In preparation for his November clash with welterweight star Miguel Cotto, IBO junior welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is reportedly planning to kick off his training in Cebu City. In…
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Pacquiao arrives at Palace, receives Proclamation 1764
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has arrived at the Malaca?ang Palace and formally received Proclamation 1764 ? which declares this day, May 11, as a national day of celebration ?…
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Pacquiao gets visit from Bill Clinton
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? With just a few days left before his much-anticipated showdown with Ricky Hatton, Manny Pacquiao had his highest-profile visitor so far ? former US president Bill Clinton. According to…
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Martial law at Wild Card?
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? As Manny Pacquiao?s megabuck fight with England?s Ricky Hatton draws near, a stricter close-door policy is now being implemented at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, where the…
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Palace denies involvement in Pacquiao-Solar settlement
By Dino Maragay
MANILA, Philippines ? A Malaca?ang official stressed that President Arroyo did not have a hand in Manny Pacquiao?s recent decision to stick it out with broadcast network Solar Sports, reports said today.…