Articles by James Blears · PhilBoxing.com

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No Quartet of Fisticuffs For Morales and Barrera…and Manny?

Increasing weight, creating a disparity difficult to gulf, is what’ll probably keep Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera from ever r…

Thu, 08 Sep 2005

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Harrison will have to wait for Marquez or Chi

The pride of Scotland, Scott Harrison will put his WBO Featherweight belt up for grabs at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena on October 1st. But…

Wed, 24 Aug 2005

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Harrison's Fit in The Featherweight Puzzle

Now that Scott Harrison has sort of redeemed himself, and boosted his confidence by defeating Michael Brodie, it’s high time for him t…

Mon, 06 Jun 2005

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It?s All in Erik?s Mind

Erik Morales is much more elusive out of the ring than in it. On the business side of the ropes if you want a war, and if you want to stand …

Mon, 14 Mar 2005

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Erik Won?t Take Manny Lightly

Former triple world champion Erik Morales, who?s altitude training for a high octane war against Manny Pacquiao says he?s relishing the chal…

Tue, 15 Feb 2005

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Manny Wishes Erik Good Luck!

Manny Pacquiao showed as much class outside the ring as in it, during his visit to Mexico to promote his upcoming March 19th fight against E…

Thu, 20 Jan 2005

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Juan Manuel Marquez Blew It

WBA and IBF Featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez was first choice to fight Filipino sensation for a second helping of the thrilla, but…

Thu, 20 Jan 2005

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At Last Marquez is A Big Hit

Casting aside his bitter disappointment at the cancellation of the fight against Manny Pacquiao, which collapsed like a deck of cards, over …

Fri, 14 Jan 2005

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Marquez Aims For Vazquez

The management of jilted WBA and IBF Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez is negotiating to clinch a fight with IBF Super Bantamweight…

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

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Marquez Wants No Excuses

As rumors gather pace about a casual, even cavalier approach by Manny Pacquiao to the hard grind of training to peak fitness for the fight o…

Fri, 07 Jan 2005

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Marquez Wants More Money Than Manny

WBA and IBF Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez wants more money for his fight against Manny Pacquiao. The two are scheduled to meet …

Fri, 07 Jan 2005

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Barrera Leaves Door Open for Scott Harrison

Scott Harrison has taken an absolutely crucial if not yet conclusive step towards securing a mega fight against Mexican phenomenon Marco Ant…

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

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Are Mexican Fighters Hogging The Lower Divisions Gravy Train?

The game plan could almost read like a Mexican round robin. The seeds were sown by the Barrera V Morales trilogy, but now threaten to grow n…

Sun, 02 Jan 2005

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Marquez Wants Nothing Left To Chance

WBA and IBF Featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez initially allowed his natural testosterone or Mexican machismo to get the better of b…

Fri, 31 Dec 2004

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The heart says Barrera, the head says Morales

It?ll be more than third time lucky for either Marco Antonio Barrera or Erik Morales when they meet in a Las Vegas ring for the final compet…

Tue, 23 Nov 2004

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Mexican trio want Manny next

Mexican trio Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Oscar Larrios are all targeting Manny Pacquiao as their prefered next opponent. In an i…

Tue, 05 Oct 2004

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Manny's wait problem

With Morales V Barrera 111 linked, inked and confirmed for November 27th and dubbed "Once and for all", Manny Pacquiao will have to bide his…

Thu, 23 Sep 2004

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Heart of the Matter between Morales and Barrera

Showdown number three between Erik Morales and Marco Antonio is going to be a supreme test of exacting physical preparation and heart-who wa…

Thu, 02 Sep 2004

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Marco will fight Manny next

Marco Antonio Barrera is now aiming at a revenge re-match against Manny Pacquiao, but when it comes off, it?ll be a real dig deep challenge …

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

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Marquez wants to sock it to Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez wants Manny Pacquiao to get back in the ring asap, for another war, to prove once and for all who?s the better man. The …

Fri, 18 Jun 2004