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Beware of hard-headed Tim
MANILA, Philippines ? The size and shape of Timothy Bradley?s head are a cause for concern as WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao prepares to stake his crown against the unbeaten challenger called…
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PACQUIAO WILL USE A NEW HIGH-TECH MOUTHGUARD FOR THE BRADLEY FIGHT
Back in February when Freddie Roach was asked by Examiner?s Chris Robinson if he saw anything special in Tim Bradley, Roach replied- ?He is a dirty fighter, well, a physical fighter. He…
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How the Thunder got their groove back
THEY could have folded like an accordion, called it a series and come back to fight again another day, another season. But no way, that ain't the Thunder way. Down 2-0 in…
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Pacquiao nearing peak form
MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is coming close to peak form 10 days before he stakes his crown against unbeaten challenger Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…
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Nietes ready to go distance
MANILA, Philippines - Defending WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes is prepared to go the full route in taking on Mexican challenger Felipe Salguero but will go for a knockout if the…
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Viloria picks Manny but says Bradley dangerous
MANILA, Philippines - WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria predicts Manny Pacquiao will beat Timothy Bradley when they battle in Las Vegas on June 9 but cautions the defending WBO welterweight titlist to…
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WHY CAN’T ABAP CONCENTRATE ON OLYMPIC WEIGHT CLASSES?
My staff and I would like to congratulate Josie Gabuco for the spectacular gold medal win at the past Women?s World Boxing Championships at Qinhuangdao, China! Modesty aside, Gabuco, like most of…
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Bradley’s resiliency a cause for concern
MANILA, Philippines - Undefeated Timothy Bradley is like Juan Manuel Marquez in that they?re both resilient, showing a rare ability to recover from knockdowns ? a cause for concern as WBO welterweight…
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Denver hurdles last obstacle for title shot
Denver Cuello (right) and manager Aljoe Jaro Zoom MANILA, Philippines - Living up to his newly dubbed ring sobriquet ?The Animal,? Denver Cuello looked beastly in devouring No. 1 contender Ganigan Lopez…
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INSIDE SPORTS – “MISLEADING ARTICLE DEBUNKED”
A small segment of the American media who were possibly waiting for any opportunity to get at Manny Pacquiao thought they had the chance ? and pounced on it ? when they…
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Floyd’s jabber tightens noose
Manila, Philippines - Newly crowned WBA superwelterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is tightening the noose around his neck, in case he hasn?t noticed, as the man called ?Money? continues to accuse Manny…
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Granville Ampong’s ‘Leviticus’ Blooper and On-Line ‘Ukay-ukay’ Journalism
The controversy generated by an internet blog posted by a Fil-Am writer where boxing icon Manny Pacquiao reportedly expressed his views against same sex marriage and condemned gays to death is a…
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BANNING PACQUIAO AT THE GROVE IS FOOLISH
?Based on news reports of statements made by Mr. Pacquiao, we have made it known that he is not welcome at The Grove and will not be interviewed here now or in…
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Mr. Granville Ampong needs to apologize
First let us get this straight, Manny Pacquiao never quoted a biblical passage stating that our gay brothers and sisters should be put to death. Pacquiao never stated that same sex marriage…
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Why prolong Romero’s agony?
There was no doubt in American referee Michael Ortega?s mind that Mexican challenger Omar Ni?o Romero was headed for extinction when he stepped in to halt the carnage at 2:07 of the…
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THE PACQUIAO BACKLASH
The reactions to Manny Pacquiao's remarks against his stand on gay marriage caught up like wildfire in America. The internet was filled with various articles and blogs of disapproval of Pacquiao's recent…
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Roach awaits Manny backup in Wild Card
MANILA, Philippines - Celebrated boxing trainer Freddie Roach is waiting for Filipino prot?g? Marvin Somodio to join his staff at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles but the 28-year-old former amateur…
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Serious power shortage in Miami
A DUNK plus a hard foul plus a cruel twist of fate. Add all that up and it equals one wounded All-Star. Chris Bosh. The injury bug, which bit Chicago and ended…
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Romero wants another fight in Mexico
MANILA, Philippines - Sporting a nasty bruise on his right cheek and a cut on his left eyebrow, Omar Nino Romero insisted he could?ve gone on fighting WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria…
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TEAM VILORIA SHOULD WATCH FOR NINO ROMERO?S DIRTY TACTICS
The fight between Brian Viloria and Omar Nino Romero will be held in the Philippines. For that I salute Solar Sports for bringing it to the country. Filipinos, to say the least…
