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Pacquiao rags-to-riches journey nears the end
It will complete one of the most vivid rags-to-riches journeys in a sport that is famous for them, an odyssey that has taken him from a $20 purse to a reported $20m…
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Boxing: From $20 to $20 million, Pacquiao?s journey to final payday
Twenty-one years after clambering through the ropes for his first professional fight, Manny Pacquiao will make the long walk to the ring for what could well be the final time on Saturday…
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Roach keen as Pacquiao mulls Olympic bid
Veteran trainer Freddie Roach has vowed to back Manny Pacquiao if the boxer decides to take advantage of rule changes which could see professional fighters allowed to take part in this summer's…
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Brook eyes Garcia boxing bout after speedy world title defence
Britain's Kell Brook said he wanted a fight against rival world champion Danny Garcia after making short work of his International Boxing Federation welterweight title defence with a second-round stoppage of Canada's…
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2016 Rio Olympics: Manny Pacquiao would love to fight for Philippines
Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday it would be an honour to fight for the Philippines at this year?s 2016 Olympics, where professional fighters could be allowed to compete for the first time. The…
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Manny Pacquiao, once conflicted, says he has a ‘pure heart’
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao still trains with the joy that has been a trademark of his spectacular boxing career, but outside of the ring he speaks in ominous, Biblical tones…
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Boxing: Pacquiao negotiating new deals after Nike axe
Manila, Philippines ? Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is holding sponsorship negotiations with sports apparel companies after US giant Nike dropped him over his controversial comments on same-sex couples, his business manager…
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Comelec probe on Manny Pacquiao?s possible DQ starts Tuesday
The Philippines? election commission said Monday it would consider a complaint accusing boxing champion Manny Pacquiao of violating election regulations by promoting his upcoming fight in the thick of the campaign. It…
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PH Catholic church defends Pacquiao on gay marriage stance
The Philippine Catholic church on Sunday defended boxing hero Manny Pacquiao for his opposition to gay marriage, saying he was only quoting the Bible. But Father Jerome Secillano also said over radio…
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Pacquiao refuses to back down on gay slurs: ?I?m just stating the truth?
Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao refused to back down Friday over gay slurs that have tarnished his reputation and cost him millions in sponsorship deals, insisting God is on his side. The…
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Retiring Pacquiao opens door to Mayweather rematch
General Santos, Philippines ? Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao has opened the door to a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather, telling AFP he still intends to retire after his next fight but…
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Pacquiao ‘may have rethink’
Pacquiao insists he will step away from the ring after the third and final instalment of his rivalry with WBO welterweight champion Bradley at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on April…
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Pacquiao eyes fond farewell, looks forward to politics
Beverly Hills (United States) (AFP) - Manny Pacquiao said he is looking forward to swapping the boxing ring for the political arena on Tuesday as the countdown began towards his farewell fight…
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Floyd Mayweather, who once blasted Pacquiao in racist rant, cries racism in boxing
Floyd Mayweather says ?racism still exists in the sport of boxing? and he cited UFC champion Ronda Rousey?s name in an attempt to bolster his argument. Mayweather also mentioned unified WBA, IBF,…
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‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire faces Juarez for super bantamweight crown
Miami (AFP) - Filipino star Nonito Donaire tries to reclaim a world title Friday when he meets Mexico's Cesar Juarez for the vacant World Boxing Organzation super-bantamweight crown at San Juan, Puerto…
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Boxing: Nicaragua’s ‘Chocolatito’ Gonz?lez, from garbage collector to flyweight champ
MANAGUA, Nicaragua ? As a kid in a poor neighborhood of a poor country, Nicaragua?s Rom?n Gonz?lez collected garbage with his father in a cart pulled by a rented horse. Now he…
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Khan keen to fight ?friend’ Manny
Amir Khan believes there is a 75-percent chance that he will fight Manny Pacquiao in a big-money clash. The British welterweight confirmed in Doha, Qatar, at the weekend that his handlers were…
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Pac-Man finale: Khan or Money?
DOHA ? The final fight of Manny Pacquiao's illustrious career could be against Floyd "Money" Mayweather or Amir Khan. The Filipino boxer said on Thursday that a final decision on his last…
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Pacquiao says in talks with Mayweather, Khan
DOHA: Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is in negotiations with Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan for what would probably be the final fight of his illustrious career, he said on Thursday (Friday…
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Philippines hero Pacquiao says close to retirement
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao announced Wednesday he would likely retire next year after one last fight to focus on a career in politics, hopefully as a senator. The born-again Christian, winner…