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Campbell Upsets Unbeaten Diaz
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) ? Nate Campbell won a stunning split decision over Juan Diaz on Saturday night, battering the previously unbeaten lightweight champion and claiming his three title belts. Former heavyweight champ…
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Pacquiao, Marquez to meet March 15 for WBC super featherweight title
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) ? Manny Pacquiao has already beaten two Mexican stars. Juan Manuel Marquez promised he won't be the third. Pacquiao and Marquez stepped nose to nose Tuesday in officially…
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Healed Marquez says he’s ready to defend WBC super featherweight title
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) ? His right hand healed, Juan Manuel Marquez says he's ready to defend his WBC super featherweight title Saturday night against Rocky Juarez. The fight, originally scheduled for Las…
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Juan Diaz wants fight with Pacquiao before unification bout
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Almost as soon as the final bell rang, Juan Diaz was looking ahead. Another lightweight title unification bout? Nope. He wants Manny Pacquiao first. Question is: Will Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao boxing victory briefly unites Philippine combatants
MANILA, Philippines: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led Filipinos rejoicing Sunday over the latest victory of Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, who caused Philippine troops and Muslim rebels to briefly lay down their…
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Pacquiao beats Barrera again
LAS VEGAS -- Though Marco Antonio Barrera kept his feet, Manny Pacquiao kept his supremacy. Pacquiao beat Barrera for the second time Saturday night, winning a gritty unanimous decision nearly four years…
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Barrera plans on one final stunner tonight
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao became a star with his upset victory over Marco Antonio Barrera nearly four years ago, so the Filipino champion should be wary of the eerie symmetry evident…
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Pacquiao battling distractions<br>Phillipines’ favorite son faces rematch with Barrera
Though Freddie Roach is among the most respected trainers in boxing, he's not always in charge when he's working with Manny Pacquiao. While other world champions obediently line up for a few…
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Ponce De Leon pounces
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Daniel Ponce De Leon knocked out unbeaten Rey Bautista in a stunning first round last night, retaining his World Boxing Organization 122-pound title and recording Mexico?s only victory in…
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Diaz denies Morales’ bid to become first Mexican with titles in 4 classes
ROSEMONT, Ill. — WBC lightweight champion David Diaz refused to let Erik Morales make history at his expense, denying his bid to become the first Mexican to win world titles in four…
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Hopkins outpoints Wright for another upset
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bernard Hopkins outfoxed age and Winky Wright the same way: First with his head, then with his heart. The 42-year-old Hopkins earned another stunning victory in the twilight…
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Condes wins IBF’s Mini-Flyweight title with a split decision
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Florante Condes of the Philippines won the International Boxing Federation's mini-flyweight title with a split decision Saturday over Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia. Condes, known as "The Little Pacquiao,"…
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Pacquiao concedes defeat in bid for Philippines Congress
MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao conceded defeat Sunday in his candidacy for a seat in the Philippines Congress, failing to transform his boxing ring stardom into political power. He was defeated by…
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Mayweather wins split decision over De La Hoya
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. wanted to give Oscar De La Hoya a beating. He had to settle for just getting a win. Mayweather won one of boxing's richest fights…
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Hopkins close to deal with trainer Roach for Wright fight
LAS VEGAS: Bernard Hopkins has nearly reached a deal to train under Freddie Roach for his upcoming fight against Winky Wright, the longtime middleweight boxing champion said Saturday. Hopkins, who's coming out…
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Philippine boxing star Pacquiao returns from victory to pursue congressional seat
MANILA, Philippines: Boxer Manny Pacquiao returned home Tuesday to a victory parade through Manila, vowing to keep on boxing even as he battles for a congressional seat in May elections. "I will…
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Philippine president hails Pacquiao’s victory over Solis
MANILA, Philippines: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has urged Filipinos to use Manny Pacquiao's victory over Jorge Solis as an inspiration to battle poverty and other social ills. Manny Pacquiao, who struggled through…
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Pacquiao KOs Solis to retain WBC featherweight belt
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao stopped Jorge Solis with a powerful right hand in the seventh round Saturday night after struggling through the opening five rounds and being cut by a…
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Double duty: Pacquiao faces Solis in midst of political campaign
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Pre-game distractions are a common obstacle to championships. Then there's the world of Manny Pacquiao. His world is brimming with out-of-the-ring activity as he mounts the latest defense…
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Barrera blasts judges after losing WBC 130-lb. title
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Juan Manuel Marquez was floored by Marco Antonio Barrera. Barrera was floored by the judges' decision. Marquez unanimously outpointed Barrera, taking Barrera's WBC 130-pound belt Saturday night. Two…
