Hermie Rivera
91 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Honorable Pacquiao—Sir Hatton?
New Year and new enemy for the Philippines boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. This, as he battles the British hitman Ricky Hatton in a no-frills punch-out in Las Vegas, Nevada. After heated negotiations…
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A LETTER TO MANNY PACQUIAO
Dear Manny, The promoters are back with their gimmicks, latest of which is a subtle threat for you to accept their new demands. Top Rank's Bob Arum for one is calling for…
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OSCAR GOES FOR A KO, PACMAN VOWS VICTORY
Las Vegas, Nevada--It was a fight nobody took seriously when first broached by sports chronicler Larry Merchant. Fight nuts derided it as a mismatch but others were supportive of Oscar de la…
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Hoya-Pacquiao: All set for classic clash
Filipino powerhouse Manny Pacquiao will know by Dec. 6 if there can be too much of a good thing when he takes on super powerhouse Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM…
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De La Hoya-Pacquiao: All-Set for Classic Clash
Filipino powerhouse Manny Pacquiao will know by December 6 if there can be too much of a good thing when he takes on super-powerhouse Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand…
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OPLAN OSCAR HATCHED IN HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood, CA -- Manny Pacquiao revs up a pyretic grind at his private camp, intent in handing Oscar de la Hoya a thorough drubbing when they collide at MGM's Grand in Las…
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DE LA HOYA-PACQUIAO: FIGHT OF THE AGES?
The heading is apt I guess owing to the disparity in their ages. Before I bare what I know of the Oscar de la Hoya--Manny Pacquiao brawl, allow me to extend kudos…
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DE LA HOYA-PACQUIAO: FIGHT OF THE CENTURY?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- With the lesser lights out of the running in the Manny Pacquiao derby, the Philippines? ring icon makes a giant move to cement his future by jumping over…
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EARLY ENDING SEEN IN PACQUIAO-DIAZ TITLE TIFF
June 28 is when the Philippines' boxing phenom Manny Pacquiao authors an ambitious bid for a fourth title when he takes on David Diaz for the lightweight championship of the world. The…
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PACQUIAO WILL KO DIAZ — ROACH
Berkeley, CA -- Manny Pacquiao, coming off a hard-earned win over Juan Manuel Marquez clashes with a heavier David Diaz in a face-off that's likely to generate excitement among fight fans in…
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Pacquiao gunning for an early K.O.
Los Angeles, CA -- 13 years in his harsh calling and Manny Pacquiao finally gets the chance to add a fourth title when he challenges World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion David…
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THE GREAT DEBATE
Boxing or what some call the Sweet Science is all about heart. That's why Manny Pacquiao eked out a well-deserved victory over Juan Manuel Marquez due to a ticker twice bigger than…
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Promoter Grinning Like Cheshire Cat
Here?s a surprise. Uncle Bob Arum tells Boxingconfidential?s ace reporter, Hammering Hermie Rivera, that Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez will make his greatest ring performance March 15 in Las Vegas against Manny Pacquiao.…
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Marquez No Match for Pacquiao’s Barrage
San Francisco, CA. -- "The best conditioned Manny Pacquiao will face Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15" the Filipino boxing hero crowed as he met the press on his first Bay Area…
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Pacquiao Drops Marquez, Picks David Diaz
Manny Pacquiao, the compulsive-punching terror of junior lightweights is headed to an uncharted territory -- moving up in weight to battle David Diaz for his WBC lightweight belt at Vegas' Mandalay resort/casino.…
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Pacquiao to challenge champ Diaz
MANILA, Philippines -- Plans are slowly taking shape for Manny Pacquiao to gun for the World Boxing Council lightweight belt of champion David Diaz in March next year. Pacquiao, who pummeled Mexican…
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Quo Vadis Pacquiao: the Compulsive Puncher
OK, Marco Antonio Barrera, stubbornly inflexible for 12 rounds gave Manny Pacquiao an unexpected surprise when he lasted the distance in their rematch before a roaring Las Vegas crowd at Mandalay's resort/casino.…
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Pacman?s speed and power will thwart Barrera
MANILA, Philippines -- That?s Manny Pacquiao?s clear intent in crushing Marco Antonio Barrera?s October hunt for redemption at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Filipino idol is itching…
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Paquiao’s Compulsive Punching To Do Barrera In
That's Manny's clear intent in crushing Marco's hunt for redemption at Vegas' Mandalay Bay resort/casino. The Filipino idol is itching to display his ring charisma against the Mexican three-time champ who's recklessness…
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Manny Pacquaio Eyes Golden Foes, Leaving Edwin Valero To Bully Bangkok’s Certified Tuktuk Drivers!
Through most of 2006, Manny Pacquiao was in the spotlight, chased by boxing’s top guns for the right to stage his megabuck fights. A flick of his fingers lines up guys to…
