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Lucky 13 for Manny
There are buildings that don?t recognize a 13th floor and there are superstitious people who won?t make important decisions on the 13th. Believe it or not, the dictionary has a term for…
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Manny greatest fighter ever
In yesterday?s column, we discussed the boxing careers of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson, two of four fighters who were the only common choices of experts listing the world?s greatest boxers…
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Demolition In Constant Motion Fighting Style, Pacquiao’s Greatest Contribution to Boxing
Manny Pacquiao will not only be remembered in boxing history as the only fighter to win eight world titles but also as the originator of a new fighting style in boxing that…
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Greatest fighter ever
I went through five books with lists of the world?s greatest fighters ever and found only four common picks ? Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong and Jack Dempsey. The books…
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Then, Bring In The Young Ones
Having been involved for a long time in the job of serving and pleasing people, I have long accepted the truth that you simply cannot please everybody. After a brilliant performance against…
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It’s Floyd and nobody else
There isn?t really anything left for Manny Pacquiao to prove in the ring. He?s captured eight world titles in eight weight divisions ? a feat that is unlikely to be ever duplicated…
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DIE IN THE RING ATTITUDE IS PURE BULLCRAP
Los Angeles, CA:- After an exciting and memorable trip to and from Arlington, Texas it?s always nice to be back home. Yes, it?s already the beginning of another week but the job…
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ONLY PACQUIAO CAN PULL IT OFF
Coming off what trainer Freddie Roach described as the worst training camp they ever had, Manny Pacquiao gave a performance so dominant against a man almost twenty pounds heavier that I hate…
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MARGARITO?S HEIGHT AND WEIGHT ADVANTAGE WORKED AGAINST HIM
Arlington, Texas:- Boxing?s myth states that a ?good fighter with a height and weight advantage will always beat another good fighter who is shorter and lighter?. Who ever coined that phrase obviously…
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‘Money’ next for Manny?
MANILA, Philippines - Now that Antonio Margarito is history, the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao will no doubt set his sights on a mega-buck showdown with Floyd (Money) Mayweather in…
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Roach at the top of his game
MANILA, Philippines - Renowned trainer Freddie Roach wouldn?t admit it but the scuttlebutt is he earned over $1 million to work Manny Pacquiao?s corner against Antonio Margarito at the Cowboys Stadium in…
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Tapang, talino at bilis
ARLINGTON, Tx -- Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat, sa aking mga kababayan saan mang sulok ng mundo. Nasaan man kayo naroroon, alam kong sabik na kayo sa aking laban. Ito…
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Questionable characters assigned for fight
MANILA, Philippines ? The referee who ruled a knockdown on Manny Pacquiao in the first Marco Antonio Barrera fight in 2003 when it was clearly a slip will be the third man…
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Margarito’s trainer no match for Roach?
MANILA, Philippines ? The trainers on opposite camps were former fighters who?ve been there and done that. They?re two of the best cornermen in the fight game today. Freddie Roach will be…
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Manny’s stuff stirs market
MANILA, Philippines ? There?s new merchandise in Nike?s exclusive Manny Pacquiao apparel and footwear lines out in the market for fans to commemorate his fight against Antonio Margarito at the Cowboys Stadium…
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My Fearless Forecast
Fearless forecasts of the upcoming fight of Pacquiao vs Margarito are common topics among boxing fans and sports enthusiasts on the basis of what they heard, see and perceive. I, for one,…
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Like cowboys to cattle
There?s no doubt that Antonio Margarito will try to bully and push Manny Pacquiao around the ring when they face off for the vacant WBC superwelterweight title at the Cowboys Stadium in…
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CLASSLESS TEAM MARGARITO DESERVES NO MERCY
Arlington, Texas: After a long flight from Los Angeles, I assumed that when I get to my hotel and surf the web I will find lots of interesting articles about the big…
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It’s Anybody’s Fight: Pacquiao by Decision; Margarito by KO
Those who believe that the fight against Antonio Margarito is going to be a walk in the park for Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao may just have embraced that view through the…
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WBO stands by Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - No matter the outcome of his fight against Antonio Margarito this weekend, Manny Pacquiao will continue to be recognized as WBO welterweight champion, it was disclosed yesterday by Filipino…
