Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Gejon goes for world boxing title on Sunday
ERIBERTO GEJON has been so inspired by the exploits of his boxing idols, he is convinced he has what it takes to join them in the ranks of celebrity. Exactly two weeks…
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Pacquiao finally reunited with two sons in GenSan
THOUGH MANNY Pacquiao has publicly declared that his thoughts are with his countless Filipino fans when he climbs the ring, his other consciousness directs him to the other two important persons in…
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Title hopeful wants Pacquiao at ringside
ERIBERTO GEJON, who fights for the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum weight crown on Sept. 25 in Yokohama, Japan, has a simple wish. Gejon wants boxing star Manny Pacquiao at ringside when…
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Royal treatment for Pacman at Manila Hotel
FOR LIFTING the spirits of his battered nation, Manny Pacquiao has been given the green light to live the next few days like a member of royalty. Pacquiao, who was paraded down…
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Pacquiao warms a rainy day
IT MIGHT have rained on Manny Pacquiao’s parade yesterday, but the motorcade went on. And though it was shortened owing to the inclement weather, the affair was long in the way of…
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Pacquiao arrives today; parade set
MANNY PACQUIAO was all set to go. Boxes containing gifts had already been taped close and the famed fighter had been itching to return home as early as Sunday night. But a…
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Roach rates Pacman’s win a ‘7’
LOS ANGELES — It was back to the Wild Card Boxing Club for Freddie Roach on Monday and the revered cornerman spoke for the first time about what he thought of Manny…
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‘Champion’s welcome’ awaits Pacquiao
A TICKER-TAPE parade awaits Manny Pacquiao when he returns Thursday from Los Angeles, site of his recent victory over Mexican slugger Hector Velazquez. Manila Mayor Lito Atienza has prepared a "champion’s welcome"…
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Pacquiao sees futureinside fortune cookie
LOS ANGELES — There maybe some truth to what is written inside a fortune cookie. Back in Nov. 2003 in San Antonio, Texas, where Manny Pacquiao put on a memorable showing against…
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Pacquiao obsessed with Morales rematch
LOS ANGELES, California — Manny Pacquiao is obsessed with Erik Morales. Bewitched? Of course, not. Pacquiao just simply wants a rematch — it could be a grudge rematch. The GenSan hitter is…
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Pacquiao, the day after the big fight
LOS ANGELES — Happiness was written all over the face of Manny Pacquiao the day after posting a scintillating victory at Staples Center. With his entourage behind him every step of the…
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FG is Pacman fan all the way
LOS ANGELES — One of the happiest fellows outside the camp of Manny Pacquiao occupied a corner seat at ringside during Saturday night’s big boxing bash at the Staples Center. First Gentleman…
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Bautista bangs out Colombian
LOS ANGELES — Boom! That was all it took for Rey Bautista to make a rousing US mainland debut — a whistling right straight that eventually took the sting out of Colombian…
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Fil-Am Viloria bags WBC light fly title
LOS ANGELES — In a stunning display of lightning-quick reflexes and devastating power, Brian Viloria, who traces his roots to the Philippines, crowned himself as the new World Boxing Council (WBC) light…
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Pacquiao-Morales rematch in January
LOS ANGELES — Mark the date Jan. 21, 2006, on your calendar. Start booking flights and reserving hotel rooms in Las Vegas for Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales are going to lock…
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Confident Pacquiao aims for quick win
LOS ANGELES, California — There’s been change of strategy in the camp of Manny Pacquiao. Trainer Freddie Roach had initially thought about telling Pacquiao not to rush things when the bell sounds…
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Roach has no qualms with ref
LOS ANGELES — When trainer Freddie Roach was told that Lou Moret had been assigned to referee Manny Pacquiao’s 12-round encounter with Hector Velazquez, the Hollywood-based corner man just shrugged and made…
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Velazquez ready to rumble with Manny
LOS ANGELES, California — For Hector Velazquez, attack is the name of the game. And here’s the reason why this style has become the hallmark of his boxing career. About 10 years…
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Velazquez arrives with a mission
LOS ANGELES, California — A quick look at Hector Velazquez’s face and one can be sure the man does not tend a garden or drive a taxi for a living. With thick…
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Morales tells Pacquiao to expect a tough fight
LOS ANGELES — Erik Morales said Manny Pacquiao could be in for a lot of trouble on Saturday night against fellow Mexican Hector Velazquez during a chance encounter with the Bulletin. "This…
