Nick Giongco
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Roach to Pacquiao: Fight Like Leonard
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? Freddie Roach wants Manny Pacquiao to ?fight like Sugar Ray Leonard.? "I told Manny why don?t you fight like Sugar Ray Leonard and Manny told me Sugar Ray is…
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Mexican media for Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? Although it obviously pains them, the cr?me dela cr?me of the Mexican boxing media is for Manny Pacquiao. Sergio Abarca of Notimex, the government-owned news agency, believes Marco Antonio…
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Revenge foremost in Barrera?s mind
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? They?re still talking about that November night in 2003 when Manny Pacquiao rose to stardom with a victory over one of Mexico?s beloved boxers of all time. One by…
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Pacman likes the feel of the ring
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? The moment he stomped his feet on the ring that will be used Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) against Marco Antonio Barrera, Manny Pacquiao expressed a smile that…
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Put your money on me ? Barrera
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? Bragging is no big thing in boxing. So after Manny Pacquiao invited friends and acquaintances for a victory celebration on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), it was Marco Antonio Barrera?s…
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For Pacquiao, fight and party happily mix
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao is planning a big bash this weekend in this world-renowned party place. In fact, Pacquiao has extended his invitation to friends and acquaintances on Monday evening (Tuesday…
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Pacquiao looking at possible ?dirty tactics?
By Nick Giongco
Not even a prime and highly-motivated Marco Antonio Barrera, who faces the daunting task of avenging a four-year-old grudge this Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. But when a…
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Roach worried about ref
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? Trainer Freddie Roach will be uncomfortable if Joe Cortez is named as the third man in the ring during the Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera fight on Oct. 6. Roach,…
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Roach advises Barrera to bring pistol against Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? Freddie Roach believes that Marco Antonio Barrera would need to conceal a bladed weapon or semi-automatic pistol in his trunks to get out of the ring in one piece…
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Pacquiao aware of foe’s killer punches
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao is wary of only two things: Marco Antonio Barrera’s uppercut and hook. Trainer Freddie Roach is not as concerned as his Filipino disciple. But Roach said Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao becomes a US media hit
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES — Just how big is Manny Pacquiao in America? Well, big enough to merit the attention of some of the biggest and most prestigious media outlets in the US. During…
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After gym work, Roach devours Mexican (food)
By Nick Giongco
Freddie Roach had for dinner at a popular Thai eatery on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila) after another hard day?s work at the Wild Card Boxing Club? Believe it or not, Roach…
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Roach gives Pacquiao two more good years
By Nick Giongco
MANNY PACQUIAO can fight for two more years, after that he can do whatever he wants, said Freddie Roach, the boxer?s trainer when asked how long Pacquiao can go on fighting at…
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Roach dismisses ?fix? rumors
By Nick Giongco
TRAINER FREDDIE Roach dismissed rumors swirling around that Manny Pacquiao is going to intentionally lose the second clash with Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in anticipation of a fatter paycheck in…
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Vancouver wants Pacman!
By Nick Giongco
Vancouver ?has the key ingredients? to stage a Manny Pacquiao fight despite strong competition from Las Vegas and Macau, says Canadian businessman Geofrrey Hughes. Hughes told the Manila Bulletin over the weekend…
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Who’s who in boxing coming to Manila
By Nick Giongco
BIGWIGS FROM the world of prize-fighting like promoters Don King, Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya as well as active and well-known punchers like Mike Tyson and stars from yesteryears, would…
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Boom Boom returns in December
By Nick Giongco
REY BAUTISTA gets a chance at redemption on Dec. 8 when he showcases his stuff at the historic Araneta Coliseum. This was revealed by Bautista’s chief handler Tony Aldeguer, who revealed that…
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Barrera seeks Pacman flaws from video
By Nick Giongco
AN OLD video showing Manny Pacquiao at his worst is the key to Marco Antonio Barrera’s victory on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas. The Mexican media reported yesterday that Barrera’s handlers are…
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Top Rank publicist sends out warning to Pacman
By Nick Giongco
IN THE thick of the long-distance conversation between the Hispanic boxing man and the caller from Manila, a disturbing question was raised by the party who was attending to official matters in…
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Speed makes Pacman dangerous – Barrera
By Nick Giongco
SPEED COUPLED with power is what makes Manny Pacquiao dangerous in the ring, Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera told the sports daily Esto over the weekend. "Pacquiao has lightning-fast speed," said Barrera in…