Cris Larano
5 articles · Wall Street Journal
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Will Pacquiao?s Anti-Gay Comments Hurt His Political Prospects?
By Cris Larano
MANILA?Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao?s derogatory comments about same-sex relationships have cost him his endorsement deal with sportswear maker Nike Inc. Now questions are growing as to how the furor might affect his…
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Filipino Boxer Manny Pacquiao Courts a New Role in Basketball
By Cris Larano
MANILA, The Philippines?World boxing champ Manny Pacquiao was not pulling a fake out when he said he would be moving into basketball, the Philippines? most popular sport. The fighting icon, who also…
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American-Filipino Boxer To Make Her MMA Debut In Manila
By Cris Larano
MANILA, the Philippines?In a testament to the growing popularity of female mixed martial arts fighters, One Fighting Championship, Asia?s biggest MMA event, has added a bout to its upcoming ticket between former…
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Pacquiao?s Next Fight Is With the Taxman
By Cris Larano
MANILA?Just days after pummeling American boxer Brandon Rios in Macau, world famous fighter Manny Pacquiao is picking up the fight he left in Manila?a bout with the taxman. Mr. Pacquiao, who is…
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Pacquiao Fight Brought Live to Typhoon-Hit Philippines
By Cris Larano
MANILA?Sports fans in typhoon-ravaged Tacloban City still have little access to outside communication and no regular power supply, but they won?t have to miss boxing star Manny Pacquiao battle American Brandon Rios…