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Boxing champ Pacquiao optimistic of new title
KIAMBA - World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao expressed confidence of winning a new title as the Philippine elections opened on Monday ? congressman in the House of Representatives. ?Today is the day,…
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Mayweather says no Pacquiao fight without blood tests
Floyd Mayweather overwhelmed Shane Mosley by unanimous decision to remain unbeaten on Saturday, then vowed he will not fight Manny Pacquiao unless the Filipino star accepts his blood test plan. Mayweather was…
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Mayweather, Mosley tune up with verbal jabs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Floyd Mayweather is banking on his defensive skills, but Shane Mosley says that won't be enough when the two meet in a much-hyped welterweight showdown on Saturday. "It's…
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Venezuelan boxer hangs himself after murder rap
CARACAS ? Venezuelan world lightweight boxing champion Edwin Valero committed suicide on Monday in his prison cell, the day after being arrested over the murder of his young wife, police said. Valero,…
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Comedian’s Rant Sparks Foreign Reaction
AFP - A Philippines official angrily hit back Monday at a U.S. media personality who said the nation had nothing going for it except boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and sex tours, branding…
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Philippines celebrates Pacquiao triumph
MANILA — Filipinos rejoiced Sunday at boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's victory in the United States after the country's electricity provider pulled out all the stops to ensure people could watch the fight.…
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Pacquiao’s toughest fight is in the political ring
DALLAS – His latest victory over Joshua Clottey now in the books, Manny Pacquiao faces a much tougher fight in the political ring. The 31-year-old Filipino, who dominated Clottey Saturday, is hoping…
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Mayweather, Mosley tout May Day bout
LOS ANGELES — Shane Mosley vowed to hand Floyd Mayweather jnr his first professional defeat as the two fighters touted their May 1 welterweight showdown in Hollywood style. "This fight is going…
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Manny, Imelda spice up elections
MANILA – The world’s best boxer Manny Pacquiao and Imelda Marcos, defiant wife of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos spiced the May 10 elections. Much interest focuses on Pacquiao, the seven-time world…
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Pacquiao looks to clobber Clottey after blood feud
DALLAS, Texas — Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao began promoting his March 13 welterweight fight against Ghana's Joshua Clottey on Tuesday, moving past failed talks with Floyd Mayweather and looking ahead. Pacquiao, 50-3…
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Mediation sought to save mega-fight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will go to mediation in a bid to salvage their March 13 mega-fight. Representatives of the two fighters will meet Tuesday with…
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Pacquiao sues Mayweather for defamation
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – Manny Pacquiao is fighting mad, and taking on Floyd Mayweather jnr in court even as a potential blockbuster bout between the two is on the ropes. Filipino…
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Nevada tries to end Paquiao-Mayweather test impasse
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Nevada boxing officials are trying to end the dope test impasse threatening the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather mega-fight, but their demand for immediate urine tests may not solve the…
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Manny’s Xmas gift to Floyd – a lawsuit
Las Vegas - Manny Pacquiao is ready to fight Floyd Mayweather after all, but the venue looks likely to be a court room rather than a boxing ring thanks to Pacquiao's Christmas…
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Blood feud kills Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Manny Pacquiao will not fight Floyd Mayweather next March because a blood testing stalemate wiped out what could have been the richest fight in boxing history, promoter Bob…
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Asia prepares for a bumper year of competition
SINGAPORE: Asia once again left its mark on the world sporting stage in 2009 as the region prepares for a bumper year of competition in 2010. Among those making headlines was Filipino…
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Pacquiao belts out tunes
GENERAL SANTOS (Philippines) - PHILIPPINE boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has celebrated his birthday in lavish style, belting out a series of songs in front of thousands of guests, roasting pigs and raffling…
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Pacquiao banners Asian Power
SINGAPORE (AFP) – Asia once again left its mark on the world sporting stage in 2009 as the region prepares for a bumper year of competition in 2010. Among those making headlines…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather bout appears headed for Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather jnr bout have cancelled a trip to Dallas, an apparent sign that the new Cowboys Stadium won't host the mega-bout next year.…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather bout appears headed for Vegas
Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather jnr bout have cancelled a trip to Dallas, an apparent sign that the new Cowboys Stadium won't host the mega-bout next year. The trip was called…