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Manny invited to box in Rio Olympics
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has been invited to compete in the coming Rio Olympics and AIBA president Dr. Ching Kuo Wu is reportedly agreeable to offer the Filipino boxing icon a…
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SI MANNY AT ANG LAHING PILIPINO
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Noong unang panahon, ang Pilipinas ay kinilala at tinaguriang "Perlas Ng Silangan." At ang Pilipino bilang "Dakilang Lahi." Maganda at puno sa katutubong yaman ang ating bansa. Mababait,…
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About Uncle Bob
Going over my sports files from way back, I recently came across a biofile on Top Rank CEO Bob Arum by Scoop Malinowski in a newsletter called Professional Boxing Update, published out…
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D-Rose gets official Pacquiao trunks
CHICAGO -- With a new head coach, a new system, and a slew of injuries, the Chicago Bulls are having a disappointing season which got worse early today when they lost to…
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CATCHING MANNY
GEN. SANTOS CITY ? When boxing writers meet in Gensan, Manny Pacquiao always becomes the focal point of conversation. ?Can we see him?? ?Is he here?? The initial word was he was…
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Roach doubts Atlas? impact
When Tim Bradley faced Manny Pacquiao in 2012 and 2014, the reigning WBO welterweight champion had trainer Joel Diaz in his corner. Bradley won the first fight on a highly disputed split…
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Will Bradley engage or not?
The betting is WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley won?t stand his ground and trade punches with challenger Manny Pacquiao in their scheduled 12-round bout in Las Vegas on April 9. That?s because…
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KA HERMIE
?Rich, pakitingnan mo nga itong laptop ko at di ako maka-connect sa internet.? (Rich, can you look at this laptop because I cannot connect to the internet.) Hermie Rivera asked me during…
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Pe?alosa says Bradley has no chance
MANILA, Philippines ? Former WBC superflyweight and WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa said the other day WBO welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley has no chance of beating challenger Manny Pacquiao in their scheduled…
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Is Floyd coming to town?
MANILA, Philippines ? Boxing sources said yesterday that Floyd Mayweather Jr. may come over in two to three weeks to check out the country where the man who facilitated his biggest paycheck…
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Manny out to regain crown PRO Boxing Yearender (Last of 2 Parts)
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is out to regain the WBO welterweight title against defending champion Timothy Bradley in a 12-round rubber match in Las Vegas on April 9 while Jetro Pabustan…
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2015 PHILIPPINE BOXING YEAREND REVIEW (PART II)
Donnie Nietes extended his reign further during the second half of the year. Nonito Donaire saved the best for last with a ?Fight of the Year? candidate and another world title belt.…
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2015 PHILIPPINE BOXING YEAREND REVIEW (PART I)
Donnie Nietes? title reign went past Flash Elorde?s seven year three month record at the start of 2015 but it was the negotiations for Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather that dominated boxing…
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A front seat in the ongoing Kobe “Farewell Tour”
DETROIT -- After 20 years of sustained excellence, Kobe Bryant, his 37-year old body ravaged by the physical demands of his sport, told the world last November 29 that "this season is…
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TAPALES SEALS SHOWDOWN VS PUNGLUANG
Marlon Tapales? stunning second round TKO win over Shohei Omori of Japan in their WBO bantamweight eliminator held in Kyoto made the Lanao del Norte fighter the mandatory challenger for the World…
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FLASH AND FURY IN SAN JUAN
What started as a one-sided affair transformed into a life and death struggle. Nonito Donaire was the heavy favorite going into this fight against the younger and less experienced Cesar Juarez. With…
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Donaire vows to bring title back home
MANILA, Philippines - It?s a promise that?s cast in stone as Nonito Donaire Jr. vowed to bring the WBO superbantamweight title back to the Philippines in battling Mexico?s No. 1 contender Cesar…
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New deal for Donaire
Former four-division world boxing champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. has signed a three-fight, one-year deal with Top Rank to become effective after he faces Mexico?s Cesar Juarez for the vacant WBO superbantamweight title…
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A chat with Spurs star Manu Ginobili
CHICAGO -- Getting old as a pro athlete can be ruthlessly agonizing. As the talent fades, so does the stamina. The energy level dips while the sprains and pains increase. Manu Ginobili…
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Heavyweight boxing hopes
It?s been years since heavyweight boxing made headline news in sports. Back in the day, the heavyweights dominated the fight game. The big guys were the heavy hitters and they were colorful,…
