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Boxing highlights of the last 10 years
Highlights from the past 10 years of boxing selected by Reuters correspondent Alan Baldwin: Boxer of the decade: Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) This accolade might have had Floyd Mayweather Jr's name written all…
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Pacman: I’m not running away
Manny Pacquiao has reiterated his demand not to be blood tested within 30 days of a proposed showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jnr as rival promoters attempt to save the fight. The Filipino…
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Manny Pacquiao’s other passion: Basketball
At 5-6 and 135lbs, Manny Pacquiao isn’t an intimidating figure initially, but the diminuative Filipino may be, pound-for-pound, the toughest boxer on the face of the planet. Slam Magazine recently interviewed the…
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Oscar de la Hoya: Contradictions or Lies, Pick Your Poison
I know this was linked in the most recent Mandatory Eight Count post, but since I'm just really getting back into the swing of things, I just saw this, and it's really…
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Angry Pacquiao threatens law suit
(CNN) -- Manny Pacquiao is threatening Floyd Mayweather Jr. with legal action following a row over drugs testing which leaves their proposed super-bout next year in doubt. Pacquiao is refusing to agree…
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Pacquiao is US academy’s top male athlete
Plagued by doping accusations and a looming legal battle against the Mayweathers, here’s a whiff of fresh air for Team Pacquiao. The United States Sports Academy (USSA), in its website, on Friday…
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MILAN MELINDO DISPLAY WARE TONIGHT
WBO Asia Pacific Minimum-weight and WBA Intercontinental Light Flyweight two divisions champion, Milan “Melenyo” Melindo who will be gunning for his third division title, the WBC Intercontinental Flyweight crown on January 14,…
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Pacquiao to sue Mayweathers in doping row
MANILA (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao plans to sue Floyd Mayweather, the American's father and Golden Boy Promotions in the next few days following a row over doping procedures, the Filipino world champion…
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Irked Paquiao eyes legal action vs Mayweathers
Manny Pacquiao has had enough. Miffed by theatrics made by Mayweather’s camp, the Filipino boxing icon already instructed Top Rank promoter Bob Arum to file charges against Floyd Sr. and Jr. and…
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Pacquiao celebrates Christmas in GenSan
MANILA, Philippines – Seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, who celebrated Christmas last year in the United States, chose to hold a simple Christmas celebration in his hometown, General Santos City. According to…
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Bad Left Hook Best of the Decade – Super Featherweight
Now that 2009 is getting close to wrapping up, it means this decade is almost over. Before the end of the year, I hope to get through all the weight classes, presenting…
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Pacquiao to Sue Mayweathers and Golden Boy Promotions
SARANGANI, PHILIPPINES (Dec. 25)—Saying that his character and person has been questioned, maligned, damaged and tarnished by baseless and false accusations, pound-for-pound boxing king Manny Pacquiao and promoter Top Rank Inc. announced…
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Blood-gate: Can Pacquiao vs. Mayweather be saved?
A controversy over implementing stricter blood testing has the potential mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the ropes. Can the fight be saved? Have your say, only on…
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How long has Manny Pacquiao been terrified of needles?
Is Manny Pacquiao afraid of needles? Is he really superstitious about needles? That’s what it sounds like coming from Team Pacquiao as this media blitz continues to damage Manny Pacquiao’s image. Floyd…
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Filipino Boxer Pacquiao, Russian Pole Vaulter Isinbaeva Win Academy’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Honors
DAPHNE, Ala. — Two outstanding international athletes, each with strong cases to be considered the best-ever in their respective sports, have been named the 2009 United States Sports Academy’s Male and Female…
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Krista Ranillo a no-show in ‘Wapakman’ premiere night
MANILA, Philippines – The cast of fantasy film "Wapakman" on Wednesday showed up at the movie's premiere night, except for controversial actress Krista Ranillo who was conspicously absent during the event. Lead…
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With $200m at stake, even Jesus would tell Manny Pacquaio to get on with it
Of all the stories swirling about Manny Pacquiao's blessed head this Christmas week, the one in the Philippines Inquirer that claims he told 1,500 Filipinos God once appeared to him is by…
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Pacquiao chides Mayweather: Excuses, excuses
MANILA, Philippines – Seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao has merely laughed off the drug testing issue being raised by Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s saying that the former pound-for-pound king is just trying to…
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Timothy Bradley available for fight
If the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight really is called off, WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley wants to remind both fighters that he's ready and willing. “Everyone knows it's the big names…
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Top 10 Telegraph boxing and MMA stories of 2009
1. Manny Pacquiao destroys Ricky Hatton in two brutal rounds There’ll be no more underestimating the power of Pacquiao after this devastating performance against The Hitman in Vegas. 2. Forrest Griffin camp…
