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Bill Velasco

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Articles by Bill Velasco

'Undefeated'- History in the Making

'Undefeated'- History in the Making

LAS VEGAS ? It is rare that boxers of this calibre survive this long without belmishes on their records. But all good things must come to an…

Thu, 15 Nov 2007
WBC Champ Diaz Challenges Pacquiao

WBC Champ Diaz Challenges Pacquiao

CHICAGO -- After the WBC told Manny Pacquiao to fight for a title, and after sending Erik Morales into retirement, World Boxing Council ligh…

Mon, 12 Nov 2007
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WBC champ Diaz challenges Pacquiao

CHICAGO, Illinois - On his first day back from a vacation after sending Erik Morales into retirement, World Boxing Council lightweight champ…

Fri, 09 Nov 2007
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Conspiracy theories

A whole slew of conspiracy theories followed Humberto Soto’s royal thumping of Bobby Pacquiao in last Sunday’s superfeatherweigh…

Sat, 16 Jun 2007
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Boxing: a business deal

The world awaited, and was left wondering. Perhaps that may be the most apt description to yesterday?s fight between new world champion Floy…

Mon, 07 May 2007
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The problem with being Pacman

"Adversity introduces a man to himself." It seems that controversy, poor advice or questionable decision-making continues to hound Manny Pac…

Sat, 24 Mar 2007
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A question of greatness

When we were first shooting the plug of the daily ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) program Hardball, we were thinking of issues to discuss that wo…

Sat, 17 Mar 2007
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Warnings for Pacquiao

They may not be saying it, but Manny Pacquiao?s handlers and management team are certainly very wary of the hazards of facing Erik Morales a…

Mon, 13 Nov 2006
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Is Pacquiao for all time?

After the uplifting victory and title retention of Manny Pacquiao last weekend, the nation breathed a sigh of relief, and all seemed right w…

Sat, 08 Jul 2006
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Picking Pacquiao

Experts have named the bout "Little Hagler-Hearns" in reference to the savage clash that marked "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler’s eleventh d…

Sat, 21 Jan 2006
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The dangers Pacquiao faces

When Manny Pacquiao enters the ring against Erik Morales, it will most certainly be a big event in Philippine sports. Some sports fans may e…

Mon, 16 Jan 2006