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US senators call for national boxing commission
WASHINGTON ? The ripples from Timothy Bradley?s controversial split-decision victory over Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao spread Monday as two US senators called for a national body to govern boxing. Senator John…
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Philippines in shock over Pacquiao loss
Manila ? The Philippines was silenced Sunday after boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao was stunned by American challenger Timothy Bradley, losing his first bout in seven years. From the chaotic slums to the…
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Donaire defends ties with man at center of steroid scandal
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Nonito Donaire knows his association with Victor Conte puts him under scrutiny, but he insists the man at the center of the Balco steroid scandal can help keep…
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Pacquiao aims to silence doubters by defending title
LAS VEGAS?Manny Pacquiao has more at stake than his World Boxing Organization welterweight title when he takes on unbeaten American Timothy Bradley on Saturday ? he has his reputation on the line.…
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Manny Pacquiao ends dispute between trainers ahead of Bradley title bout
LAS VEGAS // Boxing star Manny Pacquiao has calmed tensions within his fight camp ahead of this weekend of this weekend's bout with Timothy Bradley - after a spat between his trainer…
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Pacquiao aims to put on show vs Bradley
LOS ANGELES - Filipino fight king Manny Pacquiao wants to deliver something special against Timothy Bradley on June 9 (June 10, PHL time), to erase the taste of his narrow victory over…
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Pacquiao deals ‘safe’ amid gay row
A row sparked by boxer Manny Pacquiao's comments on gay marriage has damaged the world champion, but has not so far affected any of his mega-buck endorsement deals, his spokeswoman said Friday.…
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Pacquiao triggers gay row in Los Angeles
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao denied Wednesday he is homophobic, after he was banned from an upmarket Los Angeles shopping complex for comments about gay marriage. Pacquiao was due to give a…
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‘Pacman’ in background as Mayweather eyes Cotto
For once Floyd Mayweather set the bluster and bombast aside as he looked forward to his battle Saturday with Miguel Cotto for the Puerto Rican's World Boxing Association super welterweight world title.…
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Hatton calls for Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
Former world champion Ricky Hatton called Thursday for Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather Jr to face each other in the ring to settle who is the best. The…
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Boxing hero Pacquiao mixes religion and training
BAGUIO, Philippines?Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has combined his newfound religious fervor with his training for an upcoming fight, holding Bible-reading sessions after daily workouts. The 33-year-old Pacquiao, who faces unbeaten American…
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Pacquiao trains ?with God? for Bradley bout
BAGUIO City, Philippines ? Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao began training Wednesday for his June world title defence against US challenger Timothy Bradley, saying he has God in his corner. Reciting biblical…
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‘God told me to retire’ ?Manny Pacquiao
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao said on Monday that he had been told by God in a dream to retire soon, potentially raising doubt over hopes of a fight with American Floyd…
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Mayweather insists he has eyes only for Cotto
For once, Floyd Mayweather had nothing to say about Manny Pacquiao, deflecting questions on the Filipino at a news conference to promote his fight against Miguel Cotto. Two days after he said…
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Pacman ?embarrassed? by Mayweather offer
LOS ANGELES?Manny Pacquiao says the pieces were falling into place for a world title fight with Floyd Mayweather until the American boxer tried to low-ball him on the split of the pay-per…
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Pacquiao promotor quashes May megafight
In news that will disappoint boxing fans worldwide, Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said on Wednesday the next time the Filipino superstar steps into the ring it won't be against unbeaten American…
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Mayweather to Pacquiao: Step Up, Punk
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Unbeaten US star Floyd Mayweather threw down another provocative gauntlet to boxing rival Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, daring the Filipino icon to "Step Up Punk" in a posting…
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Confident boxer Khan ready for all comers
WASHINGTON ? Britain's Amir Khan is confident of victory next week against Lamont Peterson and ready if unbeaten rivals Floyd Mayweather or Tim Bradley come calling, but has no plans to fight…
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Cotto vows to fight Margarito only in NY
NEW YORK ? Miguel Cotto said on Tuesday that he will defend his World Boxing Association super welterweight crown against Antonio Margarito only in New York as plans for the bout awaited…
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Pacquiao offers little hope of Mayweather fight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Manny Pacquiao offered no extra hope to fans that he will fight Floyd Mayweather next year, but his trainer says the long-awaited showdown might be the only challenge…