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No Freddie in Viloria’s corner
Hall-of-Fame trainer Freddie Roach won’t be in Brian Viloria’s corner when the "Hawaiian Punch" attempts to regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title from Omar Nino Romero of Mexico in the…
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GAB, Pacman, & Politicians
At 8 Am last Friday, I was zealously discussing boxing with Dagupan City’s Bombo- Radyo manager and commentator Marvin Modelo on the airwaves. Hey guys, Modelo is the voice behind the Pacquaio-Larios…
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Martinez is One Serious Tough Fight for Gerry
Gerry Pe?alosa of the Philippines and Mauricio Martinez of Panama have one common denominator in their careers and that is against former WBO bantamweight titlist Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand. Pe?alosa won…
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Cantada assails GAB ‘dictatorship’
"Fistorama" producer Edgardo (Boy) Cantada is furious and his late brother Smokin’ Joe must be turning in his grave because of the high-handed manner by which the Games and Amusements Board (GAB)…
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Morales says Manny’s luck will run out
In a bitter tirade, Erik Morales said recently Manny Pacquiao is a braggart whose luck will run out when they meet in the "Grand Finale" at the Thomas and Mack Center in…
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Five reasons why Erik could upset Manny
Manny Pacquiao is the logical favorite to win over Erik Morales in their scheduled 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18. The reasons are…
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Queuing for a piece of Manny
With the "Grand Finale" only 32 days away, Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions vice president for marketing Eric Pineda yesterday said the line is getting longer for advertisers bidding to place their product…
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Paclander in Africa
It has been twelve days since I arrived in Tanzania. It is extremely hard to think about topics to write about when my brain is till processing the basics of their national…
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Twice a quitter
There was no doubt International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion Vic (The Raging Bull) Darchinyan was the superior fighter in overwhelming Glenn Donaire in their scheduled 12-round…
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Manny nixes TV shoot with Kobe
To prove he?s serious in training for Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao turned down a rare chance to shoot a global TV commercial with pro basketball star Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles Monday.…
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PACQUIAO-MORALES III—–HASSLE-FREE
IT used to he fought bare-knuckled until it evolved into a more civilized struggle. And since its gradual change into what is now perceived as a sweet science, boxing has provoked writers…
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Donaire quits, claims broken jaw by butting
Glenn (The Filipino Bomber) Donaire showed no heart in claiming he suffered a broken jaw because of a headbutt and walked out a loser by technical decision in failing to wrest the…
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Manny says brains to decide ‘Grand Finale’
All other things being equal, Manny Pacquiao said brains will decide the outcome of his rubber match against Erik Morales in the climax of their ring trilogy at the Thomas and Mack…
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Donaire to end RP jinx?
No Filipino reigns as a world boxing champion today — not even Manny Pacquiao although he's considered to be among the top three fighters in the planet, pound-for-pound. This year, four Filipinos…
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An up and down day at the Wildcard
Talk about a frustrating day for a boxing photo buff like myself! I usually go to the Wildcard Gym on Wednesdays which is my day-off, but today, I had a patient who…
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Can the Snake Spew Venom in Indonesia?
Donnie Nietes of Bacolod City will be getting a chance of a lifetime with a world title shot against IBF strawweight champ Muhhamad Rachman of Indonesia. The 24 year old Nietes, who…
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Pacquiao, Morales vow fight of their lives
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales yesterday promised to let it all hang out in their 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center here on Nov. 18. Both…
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?I beat myself,? says Viloria
LAS VEGAS ? Brian Viloria was downcast in his hotel room yesterday morning. The night before, he lost his World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title to lightly-regarded Mexican challenger Omar Ni?o (El…
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Romero just got fired from job
LAS VEGAS ? Somebody up there likes newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico. Romero, 30, was down on his luck when he was picked to face…
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Manny, Arum come to terms
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao got what he wanted from Top Rank Promotions? head Bob Arum and yesterday signed a contract, stipulating a $3 million guaranteed purse, to fight Erik Morales in…
