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Back on the throne
KUALA LUMPUR. It was vintage Manny Pacquiao back in the ring to re-establish himself as one of the world?s most exciting fighters despite his age, demands on his time in the Senate…
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Malaysia raves over Manny
KUALA LUMPUR. Newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao captivated the Malaysian press and fans with his seventh round stoppage of Lucas Matthysse to wrest the 147-pound crown as a look-alike from Sabah…
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Calm corner, calm fighter
KUALA LUMPUR. Conditioning coach Justin Fortune said the key to keeping a fighter clam during a bout is a calm corner and that?s exactly how it was when Manny Pacquiao stopped Lucas…
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Donaires in reunion for Super Series?
There?s a possibility that the father-and-son team of Nonito Donaire, Sr. and Jr. may get together again for the World Boxing Super Series where eight of the world?s top bantamweights will compete…
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Uniting nations through boxing
KUALA LUMPUR. Newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao recently made history by assembling the first boxing card ever to feature fighters from 13 different countries on the same bill. ?It?s about building…
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Sleepless nights for Elordes
KUALA LUMPUR. Not too many know that Johnny and Liza Elorde were behind the logistical and physical arrangements of the weigh-in and the ?Fight of Champions? here last weekend. It was no…
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‘Big shot’ awaits Manny
KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez said yesterday newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has two up to three more fights left before hanging up his gloves and what?s down the road…
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Manny’s 105 uppercut did the trick
KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez said yesterday the punch that set the table for Manny Pacquiao?s seventh round disposal of defending WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse was the left uppercut codenamed…
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Matthysse spits out mouthpiece to quit
KUALA LUMPUR. Las Vegas-based referee Kenny Bayless said he waved off the fight when defending WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse spat out his mouthpiece and dropped to one knee, indicating he?d had…
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Matthysse more dangerous than Horn
Conditioning coach Justin Fortune considers WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse a more dangerous opponent for Manny Pacquiao than Jeff Horn because of his punching power but the downside is the Argentinian is…
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Manny won’t initiate, says Buboy
KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez has advised Manny Pacquiao not to initiate action against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse and instead, wait for the Argentinian to make the first move then…
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Algieri says it could be one-sided
Algieri. KUALA LUMPUR. Former WBO lightwelterweight champion Chris Algieri is in town to do TV analysis of the WBA welterweight title fight between defending belt-holder Lucas Matthysse of Argentina and Manny Pacquiao…
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KL card by the numbers
KUALA LUMPUR----It?s been a year since Manny Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight title to Jeff Horn under disputed circumstances in Brisbane and the ring icon has a chance to prove himself worthy…
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Donaire signs up for Super Series
Former five-time world boxing champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. is chasing a new dream to become the undisputed bantamweight titleholder with his inclusion in the eight-man Super Series, a knockout tournament where the…
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Hall of Fame judge tapped for KL bout
The cast of judges for WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse?s first title defense against Manny Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday is still being finalized and so far, the only sure official…
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Somodio says Manny too quick for Lucas
Take it from the man who worked two fights opposite WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina. Trainer Freddie Roach?s chief assistant Marvin Somodio said yesterday even at 39, Manny Pacquiao will…
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Manny sharp as ever, says Gibbons
Las Vegas-based international matchmaker Sean Gibbons is convinced Manny Pacquiao will dethrone WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina in Kuala Lumpur on July 15 either by a clear decision or a…
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Manny reprises killer moves
Manny Pacquiao has rediscovered the killer formula that transformed him into a global boxing icon and looks more determined than ever to score a resounding win over WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse…
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GAB steps in to resolve row
GAB chairman Abraham Mitra said yesterday the government agency overseeing professional sports will summon the opposing parties involved in the contractual dispute over WBO and WBC No. 1 featherweight Mark Magsayo?s promotional…
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Why was Nietes left out?
Boxing News, the London trade magazine that was established in 1909, recently came out with a list of the 10 best fighters to come from the Philippines under the heading of ?Filipino…
