Ed Picson
93 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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The longing in Diaz?s heart
David Diaz has his work cut out for him. He realizes even though he is the champion going into the fight Sunday, he is the underdog and Manny Pacquiao, his opponent, is…
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There will be blood
By all indications, Manny Pacquiao?s preparation for his challenge to David Diaz?s WBC lightweight crown on June 28 is going well. As we reported in this column last Tuesday, the major change…
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Bobby Pacquiao vs Katsidis?
Normally, when I get a chance to go to Cebu for work, I take the opportunity to see relatives and enjoy the stay for a day or two longer. Last weekend, I…
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This time, with feeling
Z"Butchoy" Gorres has been through it all. And after the kind of frustrations he has experienced, a lesser man would have cried "Uncle!" Not so this Mandaue, Cebu native, who knows deep…
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The line forms to the right
For the fifth time in his storied boxing career, Manny Pacquiao has moved up to another weight division. His decision to go to the 135 lightweight class follows his jumps from junior…
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BEWARE OF THE HUNGRY PACMAN
In his latest newspaper column ?Kumbinasyon?, Manny Pacquiao waxed sentimental and recalled his early days in the pugilistic profession. He remembers the days when he was a gaunt and wiry 16-year old…
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JUAN GULAMAN
It?s fairly common for kids at play to get into arguments that would lead to one running home sobbing to Mama. That?s understandable when you play without referees and judges and kids…
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Donaire title fight still possible ? Eala
While it is true that the Dubai boxing project has hit a snag, former PBA Commissioner Noli Eala says everything is being done to save the ambitious project to stage a major…
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Investing in the future
Many do not realize or may have forgotten how Manny Pacquiao took his first big step on his way to stardom. As Manny himself will tell you, it was not a road…
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What now, Pacquiao?
The arguments for or against the split decision in the latest episode of the saga that is Manny Pacquiao threaten to last for a very long time. That the result was a…
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3rd round wins it for Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is world champion again. The last time he wore a crown was in the Super Bantamweight Division (IBF). He is now the WBC Super Featherweight King. He was also WBC…
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Where will you be Sunday?
For some brief moments the past week, I found myself wondering whether people still cared about the coming Manny Pacquiao fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. The attention that the ZTE Broadband brouhaha…
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Pacquiao Focused, Ready to Rock!
?I don?t go out anymore, except to go to the gym, then I drive straight back to my apartment?, Manny Pacquiao stressed. ?Ayaw ko nang maulit yong nangyari noon na nilagnat ako…
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Gorres ready, now
IN OUR last piece here, we rued the Filipino fans’ singular fascination with Manny Pacquiao almost to the exclusion of other local boxers deserving of attention if not respect for their ring…
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Donaire, a Filipino champion
SHORTLY AFTER Nonito Donaire Jr. won the IBF/IBO flyweight crown in July last year, I met up with him and his father Nonito Sr. or "Dodong." Actually I had met both Nonitos…
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?No Condes?
IN OUR previous column, we wrote about the dire development concerning IBF Minimumweight champion Florante Condes who announced last week that he was seriously considering retirement from boxing. Condes, who snatched the…
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The Condes Debacle: A Crying Shame
A couple of months ago, I was invited to a GMA TV show called ?Palaban? along with some other personalities to discuss Philippine boxing. One of the guests was IBF Minimumweight champion…
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Comeback kids
It is incredible to realize that it has been more than 8 years since I covered for television the loss of Manny Pacquiao to Medgoen Singsurat in Nakhon Sri Thamarrat in southern…
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Which one will the Pacman bless?
In the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao?s repeat win over Marco Antonio Barrera, preceded by his domination of another Mexican legend in Erik Morales, a horde of boxers are falling all over themselves…
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Donaire Starts Training for December Defense<br>Cited as Most Outstanding Boxer
IBF/IBO world flyweight champion Nonito ?Jun-Jun? Donaire will stake his crown for the first time on December 1 against Mexican Luis Maldonado (ranked IBF #4) at the Foxwoods Hotel and Casino in…
