Bev Llorente
31 articles · ABS-CBN News
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Donaire excited to fight for first time in Europe
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- For the last 2 months, Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire has been spending his time at a local gym in Las Vegas as he prepares to take on…
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Arum says Pacquiao wants to fight in the Big Apple
By Bev Llorente
Six months after the controversial fight between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia, Top Rank Inc. CEO Bob Arum hints about Pacquiao's comeback in April of this year. Arum said…
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Horn who? Pacquiao’s choice for next fight puzzles some American pundits
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? In the boxing world, it's difficult not to mention Manny Pacquiao's name. For more than a decade, Las Vegas has been hosting Pacquiao's fights, a majority of which…
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Exclusive: Hillary Clinton wishes Pacquiao good luck in fight
By Bev Llorente
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao received a word of encouragement from US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Thursday. "Oh he's fighting again? Oh well, I wish him well in his fight," Clinton…
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Previews mixed over possible outcomes of Pacquiao, Donaire fight
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Las Vegas is the epicenter of boxing events and every time Manny Pacquiao holds his fights in the Sin City, media from all over flock to town to…
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Bayless: It’s an honor to referee Pacquiao
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? First on the Nevada State Athletic Commission?s (NSAC) agenda was the hearing on Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s fight license for the May 2 super bout against Manny Pacquiao. The…
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Why this top US senator is rooting for Pacquiao
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS ? A US lawmaker will be rooting for Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on fight night, May 2 at the MGM Grand Arena. US Senator Harry Reid is close to…
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Arum: Hillary Clinton wants Pacquiao’s endorsement
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Fresh from his Asia trip, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum confirmed that Manny Pacquiao's training camp is going well. ?Manny was training tremendously in the Philippines. I watched…
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Algieri reveals game plan for Pacquiao fight
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The countdown to the Pacquiao-Algieri fight has begun. Chris Algieri has been training in Las Vegas to combat the fighting congressman of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao. "My coach…
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Pundits divided over Pacquiao-Bradley
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Boxing sports analysts are divided on the outcome for the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley rematch this Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Some say Pacquiao will be back as he was…
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Bradley warns Pacquiao’s tactics won’t work this time
By Bev Llorente
INDIO, California ? In just five weeks, the highly anticipated rematch between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten American Timothy Bradley will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in…
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Bradley reveals strange pre-fight ritual
By Bev Llorente
PALM SPRINGS, California ? For six days a week, unbeaten American boxer Timothy Bradley Jr. spends most of his time at the gym with his conditioning coach, fight coach and father, Tim…
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Top Rank mails US tax returns to Pacquiao lawyers
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Boxing promotion company Top Rank Inc. has already mailed certified true copies of Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao's tax returns in the US to the fighting congressman's lawyers in…
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Fans react to Pacquiao mauling allegations
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- FIlipino boxing fans here could not believe allegations that re-electionist congressman Manny Pacquiao allegedly attacked a barangay official in General Santos City. In a report, Alfredo Belgica claims…
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Pacquiao to decide on next foe in 2 weeks
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Boxing Hall of Famer Freddie Roach said he is just waiting for Manny Pacquiao to call him in two weeks regarding the Filipino?s future plans. Roach said it's…
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Nevada Commission stands by judges in Pac-Bradley
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) had their meeting amid the controversy of Timothy Bradley Jr.?s win over Manny Pacquiao. At the Grant Sawyer Building of the Nevada…
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Pacquiao prays for Floyd amid legal battle
By Bev Llorente
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino boxing icon Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao is praying for undefeated American star Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the two boxers face off in a legal battle. Pacquiao recently concluded a…
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Ali’s daughter likens Pacquiao to her dad
By Bev Llorente
MANILA, Philippines ? Rasheda Ali, the daughter of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, said Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao reminds her of her father. "Manny reminds me of my dad. He is a…
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Pacquiao attending gala for Muhammad Ali
By Bev Llorente
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao will have a busy week ahead as he starts promoting his WBO welterweight title clash against Timothy Bradley. Aside from a possible meet-and-greet with new New York…
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Pacquiao looks to KO Floyd Mayweather?in court
By Bev Llorente
LAS VEGAS - Boxing champ and Philippine congressman Manny Pacquiao arrived in the US last night, gearing up for his much-awaited match with former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. But the showdown…