Hermie Rivera
91 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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A messy mix-up of metaphors
JUAN Manuel Marquez has started his quest for ring immortality by engaging in an obligatory tune-up before his crucial third match with Manny Pacquiao. It?s a Nov. 12 faceoff at the MGM…
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A $65-M DEAL For a special high school graduate
NEWARN, CA?Begging your indulgence for a transient leave of absence from the fistic precincts to acknowledge receipt of a letter from a mentor, who has given her best to save our once-faltering…
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Excuses, excuses
JUAN Manuel Marquez got the biggest break in his rugged career when Manny Pacquiao agreed to contract terms that yields profitable financial gain for both of them. Threat of retirement, long the…
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A familiar script: Same O Pacquiao-Marquez sequel
The Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez show finally gets going 8 years to the day their contentious draw transpired in the glitter city of Las Vegas. With contract details ironed out, fans are…
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Boholano (BoomBoom) Battles Mexicano (Ruiz)
Rey BoomBoom Bautista has been wearing for quite a time his habitual pout. More of a sulking fit since losing to Daniel Ponce de Leon in his first world title crack. Now…
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Paquiao-Mayweather look for year-ending thriller
With clever agility that took the sting out of Shane Mosley's feeblish challenge, Manny Pacquiao is back in his homestead awaiting word on who to fight among those in his short list…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather after Mosley
Las Vegas, Nev -- Three-time champion Sugar Shane Mosley battles Manny Pacquiao's tonight in a fierce stab at snaring Pacman's WBO welterweight crown at the MGM Grand Arena.. Sarangani's boxing congressman is…
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Pacquiao’s Quick Feet—Mosley’s Pain (in the neck)
Adding Manny's scalp to Shane's list of knockout victims is captivating to the former three-division bigwig who deals his ace on May 7th (Saturday) in a crucial bid to grab Pacquiao's WBO…
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Shane’s style suits Pacman
Who'll show up for the fight? A 32 year old fighting Saranggani congressman or a 40 year old former three-division champ. Who can put up solid rounds and win decisively when Manny…
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Mosley?s KO chances — slim or zero
"Lies often repeated morphs into a semblance of truth" --Goebbels of Hitler's Propaganda Ministry Nope. Sounds more like Shane Mosley who's been ranting in support of a knockout victory over Manny Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather in Manila II
Manny (Pacman) Pacquiao, sensing that his May 7TH assignment at the MGM Grand Arena against Shane Mosley could turn out to be a gross war, flies out of Manila for his Wildcard…
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Pacquiao — Mosley shifts gear as hard sparring begins
Former multi-division titleholder Shane Mosley who had a crafty reign in three weight divisions is back in his hub at Big Bear lake of the Golden State, training like mad for his…
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PACQUIAO: ALL SET FOR CLOTTEY
The internecine battle among promoters to save from extinction the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is over. Promoter Bob Arum has won the mutually-destructive spat involving Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. over the issue…
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PACQUIAO’S WAR WITH MAYWEATHER IN LIMBO
Manny Pacquiao, happy and comfortable in his current state of bliss having beaten the elite welterweights is awaiting word if his scheduled fight with the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr is going through…
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A Smiling Arum… the Cat Who Ate the Canary
"It'll be more of a tactical fight in the early rounds until Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto start hitting each other with their heavy blows." -- Larry Merchant. "It'll only happen if…
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PACQUIAO-COTTO: A THROWBACK … 1800’S
Los Angeles,CA.---Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao is back at his Hollywood camp raining blows on a fresh batch of sparmates in a bid to beat Miguel Cotto for the World Boxing Organization…
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POLITICS AFTER COTTO — PACQUIAO
Manny Pacquiao, Filipino boxing idol closes out a ripping career by waging a 12 round war against Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto in a year-ending stunner at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas,…
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Pacquiao Done after final ?09 Showdown
Year 2010 schedule rests solely on how Manny Pacquiao fares in his second bid for a congressional seat. That?s the plan (retirement?) as he prepares for his last bout before the year…
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Pacquiao Wants A Shorter Route… To KO Hatton at MGM’s War
Las Vegas, Nevada-- "He who falls into a trap gets starched' -- Manny Pacquiao's chief strategist Freddie Roach reminded Filipino Manny Pacquiao as he battles England's Ricky Hatton Saturday at the MGM…
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PACQUIAO VS HATTON — A MUST SEE RUCTION
Los Angeles, CA.-- This will be a showcase of heavy punching when Manny Pacquiao clashes with Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Always looking for ways to beat…
