Dennis Principe
408 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao fans find Soto an unworthy opponent
Promoter Bob Arum may have been successful in goading Manny Pacquiao to face Mexican Humberto Soto next. But for thousands of Pacquiao fans, a bout with Soto is still one of the…
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Better than Bobby; not good enough for Manny, though
MEXICAN Humberto Soto may have cemented his lofty standing as the second-ranked super-featherweight title challenger yesterday. But his win over Bobby Pacquiao created a few questions that undermine his readiness to face…
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Royal rumble in September in the offing?
IF pride and greed will not stand in the way, a royal rumble among boxing’s current superstars will happen this September. Veteran promoter Bob Arum disclosed his dream promotion that will have…
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4 Pinoy champs in 2007?
IF everything goes on as planned, the Philippines will have four boxing world champions before the end of the year. Topping the list is Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista, the mandatory challenger of…
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Bobby Pacquiao wants out of brother’s shadow
WONDER how Filipino boxer Bobby Pacquiao was able to defy huge odds in winning four of his five outings in the United States? Many will probably say it’s the inspiration he gets…
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Roach: Soto a more dangerous opponent than Marquez
Freddie Roach believes super-featherweight contender Humberto Soto poses a stiffer challenge for Manny Pacquiao than current world champion Juan Manuel Marquez. This was Roach’s reaction in yesterday’s press conference to promote Soto’s…
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Pe?alosa gets another shot at world crown
FORMER world super-flyweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa will have another shot at a world title this August. The 34-year-old Pe?alosa yesterday told the BusinessMirror his American promoters called him to confirm his upcoming…
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An irked Mrs. Pacman
HE’S a warrior inside the ring. But is Manny Pacquiao brave enough to crack the whip on shady sycophants? The answer could be “no” as Pacquiao, said to be generous to a…
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‘Hard grind still best way to succeed’
MANNY Pacquiao going back to school? Why not, says respected lawyer Rudy Salud when asked regarding the latest plan of Pacquiao. According to Salud, it will be better for Pacquiao to complete…
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In future, call him ‘Atty. Pacquiao’
HERE'S a stern warning to those milking Manny Pacquiao dry of his hard-earned winnings. Pacquiao revealed his intention of going back to school to pursue an ambition to be a lawyer, a…
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Humberto can’t overlook Pacquiao
OVER my dead body. This, in a manner of speaking, is the daunting message of Bobby Pacquiao to his Mexican opponent, Humberto Soto, who’s already looking past their June 9 encounter at…
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‘Manny will retire Barrera’
HALL-OF-FAME trainer Freddie Roach wants to finally say adios to one of the most illustrious careers in Mexican boxing history. In an overseas interview with BusinessMirror, Roach said he prefers to see…
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Much-ballyhooed World Cup of boxing remains on the drawing board
THE long-planned World Cup of Boxing is still not etched in stone. Organizers of the much-ballyhooed event, however, have all the bricks and blocks to stack and create another interesting episode in…
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New dog can’t believe dirty tricks
HE expected it to be dirty. But Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao never imagined Philippine politics to be that filthy. “Grabe! Alam mo, dito sa pulitika mo malalaman ang mga taong nagsisinungaling.…
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Fight promoter enjoying election fiesta
Veteran promoter Bob Arum will go all out in supporting Manny Pacquiao in becoming an efficient politician should he succeed in his congressional bout today. Arum arrived in Manila Thursday morning from…
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BAUTISTA SWALLOWS PRIDE
LAS Vegas, Nevada?For a while, Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista admitted he swallowed his pride just to make sure he will end up the winner. The 20-year-old Filipino fighter said he got staggered…
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Pacquiao-Solis analysis!
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is being installed as heavy favorite for his next bout you can almost sense the Filipino icon will blow Mexican boxer Jorge Solis to smithereens. But don’t tell…
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GMA Network and ABS-CBN Rivalry Spills Into Boxing<br>GMA and Solar Sports Formally Announced Pacquiao-Solis Coverage
THE ratings war between two of the country's giant TV networks has spilled over into the multi-million dollar business of boxing. GMA-7 Network, longtime rival of ABS-CBN, recently entered into a partnership…
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Pacquiao: Barrera has the edge!
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao believes ex-foe Marco Antonio Barrera has what it takes to win over another former rival Juan Manuel Marquez this coming weekend. In a long distance telephone interview…
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Ugly dent for WBO; Judges, not ref screwed Gorres
SATURDAY night’s controversial split verdict victory of Fernando Montiel over Filipino challenger Z “The Dream” Gorres may lead to an unexpected chink in what has been considered as strong bond between the…
