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Pacquiao named Sportsman of the Year
Los Angeles, California - Pound for Pound King Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao was named "Sportsman of the Year". The award was given by FASGI or Filipino American Service Group Inc., a non-profit organization…
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Hattonesque sparmates on hand to train Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao?s training intensifies as he enters the fifth week of preparations for his upcoming fight with Ricky Hatton and he?s hiked his sparring sessions to eight rounds this…
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Boxing Legend Joe Frazier?s Story Told In ?Thrilla In Manila? Documentary
In the world of pro sports, classic rivalries are woven into the fabric of the game. In basketball, there?s the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers; in baseball, the New York Yankees…
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Tireless Pacquiao hurts another sparring mate
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao is turning out to be into one mean punching machine. Clearly sending a strong warning to Ricky Hatton, the 30-year-old Pacquiao sent another one of his sparring…
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Pacquiao wants a rematch with Ricky Hatton – In DARTS
Hollywood, California - Time's "Most Influential" finalist and certified Pound for Pound King Manny Pacquiao wants a big rematch! - in darts. That's after his big fail in the darts game with…
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May 2 fight will be ?short and sweet? says Roach
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach has maintained his claim that the coming fight in on May 2 between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton won?t go the distance. ?I think it's going to be…
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Say What? Q&A with boxing great Oscar De La Hoya
World-class boxer and avid golfer Oscar De La Hoya was in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to tee it up in the Cap Cana Championship pro-am, where he played with Donnie Hammond.…
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Pacquiao and Hatton showdown on Hollywood Blvd!
WATCH as Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton came face to face last night prior to their May 2 World Championship Showdown. Both fighters walked the red carpet at the Roosevelt Hotel, the…
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Is Justine Fortune Making a Comeback?
According to Boxrec.com, former Manny Pacquiao conditioning trainer Justin Fortune is scheduled to face Billy Zumbrun on April 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fortune, along with chief trainer Freddie Roach, was…
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Pacquiao: Floyd needs tune up before facing me
With talks about Floyd Mayweather Jr. ?going unretired?, Manny Pacquiao has shared his thoughts about the return of boxing?s former pound-for-pound king. There were observations that Mayweather Jr. maybe opting to come…
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HBO banks on Pacquiao, Hatton to draw younger viewers to boxing
MANILA, Philippines ? Premium television programming giant HBO is banking on the huge popularity and appeal of both Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton to attract younger viewers to the sport as it…
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Tipon heads RP delegation to King’s Cup
Joan Tipon. The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines is sending six Filipino fighters, led by Asian Games gold medalist Joan Tipon, to the 31st staging of the King?s Cup set April…
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TECATE RETURNS TO RING FOR CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS, SPONSORS PACQUIAO VS HATTON ON MAY 2
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (March 30, 2009) ? Tecate, cerveza con car?cter, announces its sponsorship of one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year. Facing Ring magazine?s No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound…
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Manny Pacquiao versus…Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?
If Bob Arum is to be believed, the Top Rank king is thinking of setting up a late 2009 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., both under his control.…
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Ring Magazine’s panel sees a Pacquiao victory
MANILA, Philippines - At least 17 of the 20 boxing personalities polled by The Ring magazine had picked Manny Pacquiao to roll past Ricky Hatton in their May 2 showdown at the…
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Manny Pacquiao records his “Entrance Song” for May 2 bout!
Los Angeles, California - Philippine boxing champ and fighter of the year Manny Pacquiao reveals his newest project, a song recording of his single, "Lahing Pinoy". In the exclusive footage of GMA…
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The 2009 TIME 100 Finalists: Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao AGE: 30 OCCUPATION: Boxer PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0 PRO: The Filipino prizefighter ? better known as "Pac-Man" ? stunned the boxing world in December by defeating Oscar…
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Hatton ‘better than ever’
Ricky Hatton told Sky Sports News that he is in the shape of his life as he headed out for his training camp in Las Vegas ahead of his showdown with Manny…
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Calzaghe picks Hatton over Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? Joe Calzaghe, one of only a handful world champions ever to retire undefeated, likes the chances of fellow British fighter Ricky Hatton against Filipino super star Manny Pacquiao. The…
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PRISAA to have boxing as demo sport
MANILA, Philippines ? Amateur boxing will be included in this year?s Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games, which kicks off on April 19 at Naga City, in Camarines Sur. Amateur boxing…
