David Isaacson
39 articles · Sunday Times South Africa
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IBF welterweight champ backs Manny Pacquiao
Isaac Hlatshwayo, who owns a quarter of the world welterweight crown, believes Manny Pacquiao will beat Miguel Cotto on November 14 – but the bout will go the distance. “I believe Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao victim tips Manny … and Cotto victim backs Miguel
Here in South Africa – seemingly miles off the beaten boxing track that is leading Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto to their destiny in Las Vegas on November 14 – two local…
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Freddie Roach and the ‘multi-coloured’ protector cup
Freddie Roach, the ace American trainer of Manny Pacquiao, has already voiced his concern over possible low blows from Miguel Cotto in the super-fight in Las Vegas on November 14. The business…
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Pacquiao v Cotto – what’s in a date?
When Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto trade leather on November 14, they will share a fight date with some of boxing’s all-time greats. Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis are…
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Is Manny Pacquiao the greatest southpaw of all time?
Southpaw boxing is a relatively recent phenomenon. For nearly a century, many trainers automatically turned left-handers into orthodox fighters. That’s partly why it took so long for a lefty to win the…
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Manny Pacquiao must fight fire with fire
Manny Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, has expressed concern over possible low blows from Miguel Cotto on November 14, saying he wants automatic disqualification for any deliberate shots below the belt (click here…
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Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire share ‘unique’ achievement
Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire share a unique achievement. They are the only Filipino fighters to have beaten South African boxers in big fights – and there have been several such bouts…
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Who will win if Pacquiao fights Mayweather? Ask Hatton
Let’s face it, the biggest match-up to be made in boxing today would be Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather – the reigning pound-for-pound king against his unbeaten predecessor, back from retirement! Ricky…
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‘Manny Pacquiao is like Bruce Lee’
Many readers have commented on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao v Miguel Cotto fight on November 14. Among the more memorable messages is this one, from a Chinese fan: “NICE PACMAN YOUR GREAT…FROM…
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Manny Pacquiao’s rise to stardom started with a South African
When Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring against Miguel Cotto in what could be the biggest fight of the year on November 14, few may recall that his rise to stardom started…
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Manny Pacquiao’s support rockets
Support for Manny Pacquiao, who takes on Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on November 14, has grown substantially over the past 24 hours – at least on this blog! On Thursday night…
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‘Manny Pacquiao to stop Miguel Cotto’
Manny Pacquiao will stop Miguel Cotto in their November 14 showdown in Las Vegas. That’s according to 51% of respondents on my poll so far (to vote, click here). The next biggest…
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When it comes to sport, the human race is going backwards
Just when we think that Usain Bolt is the fastest man on the planet, a scientist comes along and says the Jamaican sprinter wouldn’t have had a chance against many prehistoric Australian…
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The law of the long arm!
Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming bout against Miguel Cotto has raised some questions, especially considering that Pacquiao will supposedly be at a disadvantage because he’s moving up in weight. Yes, attempts have been made…
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?Little Pacquiao? eclipsed by Joyi
Convincing points win for SA fighter Filipino Florante Condes flew into the tempest that hit East London this week, but it was a breeze compared to the storm he ran into inside…
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Mini Pacman ready to make Joyi eat leather
SA fighter may rue lack of ring time Nkosinathi Joyi may learn to his cost on Friday night that the problem with blowing away opponents early is that you lose out on…
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Pacquiao is unique, says Christodoulou
De La Hoya?s conqueror makes fools of pundits Manny Pacquiao versus Oscar De La Hoya was supposed to be a mismatch. It was ? but the other way round. The Filipino stepped…
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?Baby Face? ready to roll dice in Vegas
IBF flyweight belt has been elusive for SA boxers The pickings have been lean in South African boxing this year, but flyweight Moruti ?Baby Face? Mthalane will look to change that when…
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Ledwaba dreams of a re-match against Pacquiao
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, with only two fights in almost three years, still throws those awesome body blows. And Ledwaba, nearly 33, plans to use them to dismantle Danish hero Spend Abazi in Copenhagen…
