Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao-Hatton fight officials named soon
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum revealed that the officials ? referee, three judges and fight supervisor ? for the May 2 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas…
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Pacquiao doing fine ? Roach
Freddie Roach initially thought Mike Alvarado, an unbeaten super-lightweight from Denver, would give Manny Pacquiao fits in sparring. Alvarado proved Roach wrong when Pacquiao finally got his hands in their initial encounter…
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Donaire challenger due Monday
Challenger Raul Martinez of the US and champion Ulises Solis of Mexico will arrive on Monday with the tough task of breaking the hearts of Filipino fight fans on April 19 at…
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KO artist joins Pacquiao?s team
Manny Pacquiao has added another personnel to beef up his training team for his May 2 duel with Ricky Hatton with the acquisition of Mike Alvarado, a rugged super-lightweight (140-lbs) prospect from…
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Hatton gets Cuban lefty as sparmate
Erislandy Lara, a heavy-handed former world amateur champion from Cuba, has been tapped by the camp of Ricky Hatton to simulate Manny Pacquiao?s moves in preparation for the fast-approaching super showdown on…
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Donaire foe is dangerous
American challenger Raul ?Cobra? Martinez knows a thing or two about Philippine boxing, although the name of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is the first thing that comes to mind. Martinez will soon…
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Roach: Pacman won’t lose unless he takes nap on ropeing
There?ll be no major changes in the way Manny Pacquiao will conduct his business ? methodical but brutal ? against Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas. As in the most…
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Pacquiao to feel pain ? Hatton
Ricky ?Hitman? Hatton is of the belief that he can withstand the power of Manny Pacquiao on May 2 and that the Filipino cannot say the same thing. ?He?s been shaken up…
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Hatton?s got no defense ? Roach
Day in and day out, trainer Freddie Roach just couldn?t seem to understand why fight fans keep on asking him why he thinks Manny Pacquiao will get past Ricky Hatton as though…
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Martinez: ?Donaire has what I want?
Challenger Raul Martinez of the US has a lot of respect for Filipino champion Nonito Donaire but everything goes out the window once he answers the bell on April 19 (April 18…
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Hatton to pack kryptonite vs Super Pacman
Manny Pacquiao will assume the role of Clark Kent when he meets Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas. Hatton trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. told Doug Fischer of The Ring magazine?s…
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Pacquiao in for a shock ? Hatton
Ricky Hatton, fully satisfied with his ongoing preparation, boasted that he?s ready to rumble with Manny Pacquiao in two week's time. Shortly before hopping on a Las Vegas-bound plane on Sunday, Hatton…
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RP boxer out in 28 seconds
March 30, 2009, 6:53pm Here?s one for the record books or the Hall of Shame, to be precise. Veteran Filipino boxer Rexon Flores was knocked out in just 28 seconds on Sunday…
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Chavez could be Pacman?s next foe
It seems that Manny Pacquiao already has an opponent lined up in the event he gets past Ricky Hatton of England on May 2. Top Rank chief Bob Arum said immediately after…
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Nietes wants title defense in Manila
Despite putting on a premium performance in Mexico last month, Donnie Nietes remains at a loss as to where and when he will make the third defense of his World Boxing Organization…
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I?ll be stronger ? Hatton
Ricky Hatton is getting sharper each passing day. As he prepares to leave for the second and most crucial phase of his training in the USA, the British banger told the UK…
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Pacquiao hurting from ABS-CBN incident
Manny Pacquiao on Friday admitted his faults for the mess that marred the negotiations for the airing of his May 2 fight with Ricky Hatton but the Filipino boxing star said that…
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Roach wants Cortez as ref!
Joe Cortez, the New York-born Puerto Rican referee, is the one being eyed by Freddie Roach to referee the May 2 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, the celebrated trainer from…
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ABS-CBN broke its promise ? Pacquiao
From Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao disclosed yesterday that ABS-CBN broke its promise of a news embargo on his decision to hook up with the network giant and the premature showing of his…
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Hatton goes full speed
As Manny Pacquiao tries his best to remain focused owing to the television mess that he is embroiled in, all is quiet and well over at Ricky Hatton?s UK training camp in…
