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Fr. Do knew it all along
It was 2:30 a.m., Philippine time, Sunday, May 3, when Manny Pacquiao spoke to healing priest Fr. Fernando Suarez. Pacquiao was at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas where…
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The other ‘Pacquiao’
MANILA, Philippines - Throwing a left hook into the air to simulate the punch that knocked out Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas, Manny vowed yesterday to be at his best fighting form…
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Arum predicts sellout if Manny fights Cotto
MANILA, Philippines - Top Rank chairman Bob Arum recently said if Manny Pacquiao takes on Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden in New York City, it will be a sure box office…
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Manny spared IBO sanction fee
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao was spared from paying his share of the sanction fee amounting to $50,000 for challenging IBO lightwelterweight champion Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas last May 2 as…
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Pagdedepensa Kay Martin Nievera
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Magandang, magandang araw muli sa inyong lahat at belated happy birthday sa aking pinakamamahal na ina, si Mama Dionesia. At sa lahat ng aking mga kababayan, sana ay…
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STITCH DURAN SAVED THE DAY FOR ANDRE WARD
One of the most commonly overlooked part of boxing is the performance of the cutman, the person responsible for among other things, the management of cuts and swellings a boxer may suffer…
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Manny’s army on the move
MANILA, Philippines - More Filipino fighters are being lined up for world title shots and Manny Pacquiao is backing the effort to the max. That?s the word from MP Promotions boxing adviser…
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CHEER UP RICKY, THERE IS NO SHAME LOSING TO THE PACMAN
Part of being successful in what people do is the fact that sometimes they get so caught up with the accolades that they get fully deflated when things turn sour. Case in…
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Muli, ang aking pasasalamat sa inyong lahat
MANILA ? Sampung araw pa lang ang nakakaraan matapos nating magwagi kontra sa Englishman na si Ricky Hatton, pero parang napakarami na ang nangyari mula noon hanggang ngayon. Mula sa aking kontrobersiyal…
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British fans awed, charmed by Manny
MANILA, Philippines - British fans are embracing Manny Pacquiao not just as the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter but as a man who wears his heart on his sleeve ? because what…
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TRASH ?TALKING MAYWEATHERS ARE AT IT AGAIN, WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN?
The Mayweather father and son duo are really something to behold. It?s not often that fight fans and pundit alike run into a couple of brazen big mouths like them. The duo…
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Great Power, Great Responsibility
MANILA -- Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat, mga minamahal kong kababayan. Kay sarap ng pakiramdam na makabalik sa sariling bayan, sa lupang tinubuan upang makapiling kayong lahat muli matapos ang laban…
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WILL THE REAL NO. 1 PLEASE STAND UP?
Los Angeles, CA:- Contrary to what is obvious, to this day Floyd Mayweather Jr believes that he is still number 1. In fact, he said so himself at the Vegas presscon announcing…
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Arum, Schaefer compromise for Manny
MANILA, Philippines ? Top Rank and Golden Boy may be bitter rivals as boxing promoters but when it comes to making big fights happen, they?re ready to compromise for the good of…
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Pacman exploits inspire Khan
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach is working on another jewel and he?s sure Amir Khan won?t disappoint when the 2004 Olympic silver medalist takes on WBA lightwelterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik in London…
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Discipline key to Pacquiao’s rise
MANILA, Philippines - Sugar Ray Leonard once said it is a rare feat to win world titles in six different divisions. He?s one of only nine fighters ever to capture championships in…
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Roach sets weight limit for foes
MANILA, Philippines - The queue of fighters lining up for the chance to face Manny Pacquiao is getting longer and longer as it?s clear that the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound king holds…
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Donaire next in list of Pinoy great champs?
MANILA, Philippines - International Boxing Federation flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday Manny Pacquiao is in a class of his own as a symbol of Filipino pride and his achievements will…
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Manny to tip off at 147?
MANILA, Philippines ? From a scrawny rookie who turned pro weighing 106 pounds in 1995, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has evolved into one of the world?s all-time greats with six titles in…
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WHAT NOW FLOYD, SR.?
Los Angeles, CA: After a four fantastic days at Las Vegas, it is now time to sit back and reflect on the events this past weekend. And boy, what an event and…
