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Finding the next Pacquiao
There will never be another Manny Pacquiao. Not in the Philippines, not anywhere in the world. He?s in the record books as the only fighter ever to win world titles in eight…
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Who’s the real monster?
Nonito Donaire, Jr. and GAB chairman Abraham Mitra. Ringstar Sports CEO Richard Schaefer downplayed Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue?s reputation as a ?monster? and instead, called super WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr.…
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Door opens for rematch
After Floyd Mayweather, Jr.?s adviser Leonard Ellerbe declared ?zero interest? in fighting Manny Pacquiao in a rematch a week ago, it appears the undefeated American fighter may be changing his mind. The…
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Bayless explains mouthpiece issue
Referee Kenny Bayless has confirmed picking up Keith Thurman?s mouthpiece from the canvas at the end of the 10th round and bringing it back to the fighter?s corner but explained that losing…
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CompuBox a guide, not a decider
CompuBox, the statistical agency specializing in counting how many punches are thrown and landed in a fight, reported that Keith Thurman?s 192 power shots were the most connected on Manny Pacquiao in…
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CompuBox a guide, not a decider
CompuBox, the statistical agency specializing in counting how many punches are thrown and landed in a fight, reported that Keith Thurman?s 192 power shots were the most connected on Manny Pacquiao in…
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CompuBox a guide, not a decider
CompuBox, the statistical agency specializing in counting how many punches are thrown and landed in a fight, reported that Keith Thurman?s 192 power shots were the most connected on Manny Pacquiao in…
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Alvarez ready for Folayang
Eddie Alvarez. Former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez flew in from New York on a PAL flight yesterday morning with manager Lloyd Pierson and declared that he?s ready to rumble…
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Alvarez ready for Folayang
Eddie Alvarez. Former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez flew in from New York on a PAL flight yesterday morning with manager Lloyd Pierson and declared that he?s ready to rumble…
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Manny defies Father Time (Photos)
LAS VEGAS. It was Manny Pacquiao?s toughest fight in years because Keith Thurman not only tested his durability at 40 but also landed the most power shots on the fighting Senator in…
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Mosley says Manny can fight ’til 50
Sugar Shane Mosley (left) and Andre Berto. Former world champions Sugar Shane Mosley and Andre Berto were in newly-crowned super WBA welterweight titlist Manny Pacquiao?s lockerroom after Keith Thurman was dethroned at…
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Rumblings of a rematch
Less than a week after Manny Pacquiao outpointed Keith Thurman to wrest the super WBA welterweight crown in Las Vegas, fans are excitedly talking about a rematch. Not between Pacquiao and Thurman…
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Why not Crawford for Manny?
Although newly-crowned super WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao isn?t expected to return to the ring until next year, the buzz on whom he?ll fight next continues to reverberate along cauliflower row. FOX…
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Paying the price for manna
LAS VEGAS. Jay-Ar Inson was booked to fight Mexican veteran Mahonri Montes in an eight-round fight before the main event featuring Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…
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When to retire up to Manny
Manny Pacquiao with Marvin Somodio. LAS VEGAS. Boxing trainer Marvin Somodio said yesterday when to retire is entirely up to newly-crowned super WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and whatever the decision, he…
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Pacquiao-Thirman: By the numbers
LAS VEGAS. Fight fans are still talking about the super WBA welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman here Saturday night. It wasn?t just one of the most exciting contests…
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Pacquiao-Thurman: By the numbers
LAS VEGAS. Fight fans are still talking about the super WBA welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman here Saturday night. It wasn?t just one of the most exciting contests…
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Bayless says Manny, Thurman left all in ring
Bayless (C) looks at Thurman who tries to recover from a knockdown. LAS VEGAS. Referee Kenny Bayless said yesterday the super WBA welterweight title bout between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman here…
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Shame on Feldman
LAS VEGAS. It should?ve been a win by unanimous decision for Manny Pacquiao over Keith Thurman to win the super WBA welterweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena last Saturday night…
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No pushovers for Manny
LAS VEGAS. For newly-crowned super WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s next fight, trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday it won?t be against a pushover or a tomato can, explaining that the Filipino icon…
