Nick Giongco
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Bradley?s change of style excites Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao relishes the idea of facing a retooled Tim Bradley when they get it on for the third time on April 9 in Las Vegas. Since changing trainers, tapping Teddy Atlas…
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Pacquiao?s luster undimmed despite loss to Mayweather
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao stood head and shoulders above everyone during Philippine boxing year 2015 even as Nonito Donaire picked up the pieces and Donnie Nietes became one of boxing?s longest reigning champions following…
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There?s still time for Pacquiao to name his next foe ? Koncz
By Nick Giongco
As he celebrates his 37th birthday on Thursday, Manny Pacquiao appears to be not at all concerned about boxing, specifically the identity of his comeback opponent. ?There?s no rush,? said Pacquiao?s adviser…
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Khan eyes Qatar for Pacquiao fight
By Nick Giongco
British Amir Khan is eyeing to bring Manny Pacquiao to Qatar instead of Las Vegas for the Filipino?s farewell fight. Mike Koncz, who advises Pacquiao, told the Bulletin yesterday that Khan is…
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Pacquiao to name farewell foe
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum prefers Terence Crawford or Tim Bradley for Manny Pacquiao?s next fight for the simple reason that the Top Rank boss promotes the two candidates. Amir Khan?…
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Pacquiao urged to train in US
By Nick Giongco
Training camp details haven?t been discussed but Mike Koncz said yesterday that Manny Pacquiao will have to spend the entire buildup for his comeback fight set April 9 away from the maddening…
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Pacquiao vows more support for athletes
By Nick Giongco
General Santos City ? Manny Pacquiao fully understands the difficulties encountered by Filipino athletes when they compete overseas and the boxing star has vowed to provide an outpouring of financial support so…
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Pacquiao still undecided on next opponent
By Nick Giongco
General Santos City?Boxing took a backseat on Friday as Manny Pacquiao hardly made mention of his career as a top fighter amid the growing confusion over the selection of his opponent for…
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Crawford upbeat about getting Pacquiao bout
By Nick Giongco
American Terence Crawford, one of three fighters being eyed to face Manny Pacquiao in April next year, is keeping his fingers crossed. Crawford told ESPN over the weekend that he is thrilled…
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Pacquiao?s foe known this week
By Nick Giongco
In the next few days, Manny Pacquiao will go through the pros and cons of facing one of three fighters being dangled to face him when he makes his comeback bout on…
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Arum sets weekend deadline for Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao is set to make a crucial decision this week and it?s not politics but boxing. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum has dispatched the fighter?s Canadian adviser to Israel to…
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WBO puts Nietes on a pedestal
By Nick Giongco
For maintaining his unbeaten run that stretches back to 2004 and keeping his light-flyweight crown for the eighth time recently, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) yesterday installed the title of super champion…
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Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch still possible
By Nick Giongco
With the 20,000-seat MGM-AEG Arena in Las Vegas nearing completion, talks are rife about Manny Pacquiao headlining its inaugural show there alongside Floyd Mayweather in April 2016. Even Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach…
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Arum eyes Crawford for Manny?s last fight
By Nick Giongco
Terence Crawford made a strong case as Manny Pacquiao?s next foe following a resounding tenth-round stoppage yesterday of ex-Pacquiao sparmate Dierry Jean of Canada in Omaha, Nebraska. Shortly after the win, Crawford…
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Nietes wants to face Viloria?s conqueror
By Nick Giongco
Carson, California ? Is Donnie Nietes asking for trouble? Moments after retaining the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light-flyweight title for the eighth time at the StubHub Center, Nietes was asked about the…
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Magsayo steals thunder from Nietes
By Nick Giongco
Carson, California ? Young Filipino Mark Magsayo showed everyone on Saturday night why Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is now one of his famous fans. Magsayo, 20, put on a show…
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Magsayo has bright future, says Roach
By Nick Giongco
Los Angeles ? Unbeaten featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo has caught the fancy of no less than Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. Magsayo, who battles Yardley Suarez of Mexico underneath the Donnie…
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Alejo ready for war vs champ Nietes
By Nick Giongco
Los Angeles ? Mexican Juan Alejo is not promising a knockout Saturday night against Filipino champion Donnie Nietes but the challenger made one thing clear ? he?s ready to go 12 rounds.…
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Nietes has Alejo all figured out
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? A pair of visiting Manila-based scribes jokingly offered Filipino champion Donnie Nietes a helping hand so he will have an easy time defending his World Boxing Organization light-flyweight title…
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Roach wants Marquez for Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
Los Angeles ? Amid rumors circulating that a rematch with Floyd Mayweather is starting to catch fire, Freddie Roach revealed on Tuesday the result of a survey that he did on who…