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Philippine presidential candidates court boxing idol
Philippine political heavyweights are courting boxing idol Manny Pacquiao to win his endorsement for the May 2010 presidential elections in an effort to cash in on his soaring popularity. Pacquiao said on…
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Rock star welcome at home for boxing king Pacquiao
The Philippines rolled out the red carpet in a rock star reception Friday for pound-for-pound king and newly crowned World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. The Philippines rolled out the red…
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Pacquiao set for fight of his life against Cotto
NEW YORK, (AFP) - Manny Pacquiao expects his speed will make the difference over Miguel Cotto's superior size in their November showdown, but the Puerto Rican fighter warned Thursday that "I'm not…
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Pacquiao to make second attempt to win in political ring
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao declared on Friday he was determined to run for congress next year despite a previous election defeat and a looming bout with three-time world champion Miguel Cotto.…
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Pacquiao aiming to conquer political ring
MANILA — Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao declared Friday he was determined to run for Congress next year despite a previous election defeat and a looming bout with three-time world champion Miguel…
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Mayweather says money dispute foils Pacquiao fight hopes
LAS VEGAS (AFP) — Unbeaten US star Floyd Mayweather Jnr declared himself fit to fight after a rib injury delayed his comeback but says money demands have foiled a possible showdown with…
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Cotto keeps focus on Clottey as Pacquiao comes calling
NEW YORK (AFP) ? Manny Pacquiao will be sitting at ringside to watch Miguel Cotto defend his welterweight crown Saturday against Ghana's Joshua Clottey, the Filipino superstar sizing up his potential next…
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Pacquiao dismisses Mosley claim
Manny Pacquiao has dismissed Shane Mosley's talk about an impending deal for an October fight as a ploy, saying he has many possible next foes and no impending deal with the American.…
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Mosley says he is set to fight Pacquiao in October
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ? World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley said Wednesday that only a few details stand between him and an October 17 fight with Philippines superstar Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao…
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Ecstatic Philippines salutes Pacquiao
Millions of Filipinos danced in the streets and President Gloria Arroyo announced a national holiday as the impoverished nation celebrated boxer Manny Pacquiao's emphatic win over Ricky Hatton in the US on…
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Pacman the new hitman at $2.75m a minute
LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Ricky Hatton was advised to hang up his gloves for good by his trainer after being knocked out here Saturday by Manny Pacquiao in a fight that ended with…
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Pacquiao tops sixth weight class
Millions of Filipinos danced in the streets and President Gloria Arroyo announced a national holiday as the impoverished nation celebrated boxer Manny Pacquiao's emphatic win over Ricky Hatton in the US on…
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Mayweather return looms over Hatton-Pacquiao fight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) ? Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jnr will reportedly announce his return from a 17-month layoff just hours before Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton meet on Saturday to decide…
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Pacquiao draws extra inspiration from mom
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) ? Dionisia Pacquiao finally came to the United States with her son Manny for one of his mega-fights, but the mother of the Filipino superstar boxer still can't…
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Boxer Hatton plans to shock Pacquiao with speed and moves
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) ? Ricky Hatton knows he will have a size advantage when he faces Filipino star Manny Pacquiao in a May 2 showdown, but the Englishman said on Wednesday…
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I’m bigger and stronger than Pacquiao, claims boxer Hatton
LONDON (AFP) ? England's world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton believes he will emerge victorious over Filipino pugilist Manny Pacquiao in their world title bout in Las Vegas on May 2. The…
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Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title
MEXICO CITY (AFP) ? Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao gave up his World Boxing Council lightweight world title Tuesday. Pacquiao, who is considered boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, cited his desire to compete in…
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Cotto calls out Pacquiao, Hatton after stopping Jennings
NEW YORK (AFP) ? Miguel Cotto served notice to Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton that he will be waiting to see how their May 2 showdown in Las Vegas turns out with…
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Cotto stops Jennings in fifth round to claim WBO welterweight title
NEW YORK (AFP) - Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto has claimed the World Boxing Organization welterweight title by stopping Britain's Michael Jennings in the fifth round at at Madison Square Garden. Cotto, who…
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Margarito has license revoked, KOing big bout
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ? Antonio Margarito had his boxing license revoked Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission, meaning at least a one-year ban for the Mexican fighter to knockout a planned…
