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Experts, fans size up big fight
The expectation is the much-awaited Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather duel to unify the WBO, WBA and WBC welterweight championships at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2 will set…
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Richest fight in history to shatter pay-per-view records
MANILA, Philippines - The expectation in the much-awaited Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather duel to unify the WBO and WBC welterweight championships at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2…
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Cong. Manny at Kia, new pride of PH basketball
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Gaya ng isinasaad sa dateline ng kolum na ito, kasalukuyang nasa GenSan ang SALA SA INIT ? upang mag-ulat sa kasalukuyan ay ginaganap na World Pool Association 10-Ball…
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WAITING FOR SONSONA
?Are you aware that there are a lot of sportswriters who don?t want to write about you anymore?? The tone was friendly but these were hard hitting words from Philboxing editor Dong…
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Elorde?s legacy intact
While current WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie Nietes now holds the Philippine record for the longest uninterrupted reign of seven years and five months (and counting) as world titlist, it must be noted…
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The battle for leverage is at the heart of the Mayweather vs. Pacquaio negotiations
As the world turns in the 5 year soap opera that is the Mayweather vs. Pacquaio negotiations one thing is for certain. Leverage is the core issue amongst ego, pride, and money.…
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Amir picks M?weather vs Pacman
MANILA, Philippines - If and when Manny Pacquiao battles Floyd Mayweather Jr., welterweight contender Amir Khan picked the unbeaten American to win on points but declared himself available to fight either champion…
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Alvarado vs. Rios 3: Who will be the last man standing?
A third installment of the spirited ongoing battle between Mike Alvarado vs. Brandon Rios should be, barring a draw, decided this Saturday night on HBO. The fighter that has more left in…
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Somodio confident Manny will beat Money
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach?s chief assistant Marvin Somodio said recently he has no doubt that Manny Pacquiao will beat Floyd Mayweather, perhaps by knockout, if and when they finally square off…
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Is Floyd slowing down?
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Justin Fortune agreed that if Manny Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather instead of Chris Algieri in Macau last November, the Filipino would?ve beaten the Money Man…
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REMEMBERING ‘BAI’
For the first time in as long as we can remember, we were on the verge of failing to attend the annual Mass held at the tomb of the late Gabriel ?Flash?…
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2014 THE YEAR IN PHILIPPINE BOXING PART II
We may have lost more than we have won but Filipinos learned the value of resilience a long time ago. Manny Pacquiao remained a relevant force both in and outside the ring…
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2014 THE YEAR IN PHILIPPINE BOXING PART I
We were treated to two riveting rematches in the first half of the year. Manny Pacquiao and Donnie Nietes set things right when they turned the tables on their respective opponents. Little-…
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Will money or legacy bait Mayweather?
MANILA, Philippines - WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. could fill up a treasure chest with greenbacks and establish a legacy as the greatest fighter in this era if he battles Manny…
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New Year?s resolutions eyed for Mayweather
The new year begins tomorrow and while it may be wishful thinking, here?s what we hope Floyd Mayweather puts in his list of 10 resolutions. ? To be humble. Mayweather could go…
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Heartbreak losses cap pro boxing year
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino prizefighters figured in 21 world title fights this year with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, WBO lightflyweight titlist Donnie Nietes and IBA superflyweight ruler Bruno Escalante showing the…
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Christmas wish list
It?s the happiest day of the year. Whether you?re young or not-so-young, Christmas Day is special. It?s the day you look forward to all year round. It?s the day for families to…
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ANG DIWA NG PASKO AY PAG-IBIG AT PAGPAKUMBABA
MAGANDANG araw po sa ating mga masugid na tagasubaybay. Sana?y nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan at ligtas sa anumang karamdaman. Pasko na po at sana?y ating ibahagi sa kapwa ang totoong diwa nito.…
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WISH LIST: FIGHTS FOR 2015
?Tis the season to be jolly and for making wishes. For a lifelong fight fan, it is time to savor the memories of 2014 and to look forward to what could be…
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Drian must settle legal issues
MANILA, Philippines - Former WBA interim superflyweight champion Drian Francisco was once considered to be the next big thing in Philippine boxing. Today, the fighter known as ?Gintong Kamao? is in the…
