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NBA hopeful picks Manny by KO
LAS VEGAS ? NBA draft hopeful DeAndre Kane of Iowa State said the other day he expects Manny Pacquiao to knock out defending WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley in their rematch at…
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Pacquiao vs. Bradley 2: Will it be Revenge or Redemption that ends this tale of tragedy?
Act two, of what was a classic Greek tragedy (robbery), will take place at the scene of the crime from a very controversial first fight that sent each combatant's career in opposite…
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THE SNAKE FIGHTS FOR HIS LEGACY
CEBU CITY ? The stakes are high for Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes going into his May 10 rematch against Moises Fuentes of Mexico. He tried to downplay the suggestions of pressure and the…
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Why Manny must and will win
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao without a belt is like LeBron James not playing basketball. It just doesn?t seem right that Pacquiao holds no world title at the moment. He?s in the…
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BACK TO THE SCENE OF A MODERN BOXING CRIME
Manny Pacquiao returned to glitzy Las Vegas late Monday night after fourteen months of absence from the recognized ?Fight Capital of the World.? The Filipino superstar arrived a full week ahead of…
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Bradley ain?t no Tyson
LAS VEGAS ? WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley won?t fight like Iron Mike Tyson when he stakes his crown against Filipino challenger Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here Saturday…
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Nazareno, Chalermpon Make Weight for ABF 147-Lbs Title in Thailand (PHOTOS)
Filipino Welterweight Dan "Iron Man" Nazareno (R) of and Veteran Thai Chalermpon Singwancha (with red shirt) made weight ahead of their 12-rounder rumble for the vacant Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) Welterweight Title…
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APOLINARIO IN SHOWDOWN AGAINST HERNAN “TYSON” MARQUEZ IN M?XICO; ESTRADA DEFENDS WBO/WBA TITLES AGAINST MEPRANUM
CEBU CITY, Philippines - Filipino bantamweight John Mark "The Iceman" Apolinario is ready for the most electrifying fight of his life as he takes on popular Mexican former Unified Flyweight World Champion…
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Cunningham vs. Mansour: Will the U.S.S. Cunningham prove to be too hardcore for Amir?
There?s a time when even the most protected fighters get the first true test of their careers. There is no comparing Steve Cunningham?s resume, which is deep and full of recognizable names,…
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Gathering of kindred spirits
CEBU ? It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with sportswriters in the Queen City of the South. And speaking before a big audience that included Cebu?s top sports achievers of 2013…
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RYUJI HARA VS “MR. SHALLOW” DONNY MABAO FOR VACANT WBC OPBF TITLE IN FUJI-SHI, JAPAN
Soft-hitting Filipino journeyman Donny "Mr. Shallow" Mabao (21-20-1, 4 KO's) of Bukidnon is set to clash in a complicated 12-rounder against the undefeated world-ranked Japanese National Champion Ryuji Hara (16-0, 10 KO's)…
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Bangoyan, Gadapan in Tough Battles Against Hard-Hitting KO Artists this Saturday in M?xico
Pinoy warriors Bangoyan and Gadapan have tough nuts to crack this Saturday in Mexico. In the card's main event, semi-retired Filipino Super Featherweight Balweg Bangoyan (R, top photo) will lace on Cleto…
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Kovalev vs. Agnew & Dulorme vs. Mayfield: The Return of the Crusher and bigger fights await the winner of the co-feature matchup
This Saturday night?s HBO Doubleheader marks the return of knockout artist Sergey Kovalev, who crushed his way to the top of the light heavyweight division in 2013. His opponent is Cedric Agnew,…
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Donaire says Pacquiao?s bout to go 12
MANILA, Philippines - Three-time world champion Nonito Donaire, Jr., in town to get ready for his fight against WBA/IBO featherweight titlist Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau on May 31, said the other day…
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Mabait Willing to Victimize Another Mexican
WBO world-ranked Filipino bantamweight Marvin Mabait (19-1-2, 13 KO's) wants to demolish another Mexican, and he will have his chance this Friday night (Saturday morning in the Philippines) when he faces 27-year-old…
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Gerry thumbs down rematch
Promoter Gerry Pe?alosa said the other day he?ll never agree to a rematch between newly crowned WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental superfeatherweight champion Michael Farenas and Hector Velazquez even as the Mexican…
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Donaire arrives, sets up camp
MANILA, Philippines - Former three-time world boxing champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. arrives from Las Vegas this morning to set up training camp here in preparation for his fight against WBA/IBO featherweight titlist…
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Risky proposition for Sabillo
There are six reigning Filipino world champions today and one of them is taking a huge risk in defending his title against a hometowner in Monterrey this morning (Manila time). WBO minimumweight…
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ANSELMO MORENO DEFENDS WBA BANTAMWEIGHT SUPER TITLE THIS SATURDAY IN PANAMA
Moreno> PANAMA CITY, Panama - World Champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno of Panama, one of the top 118-pounders in the planet, is set to make the 12th defense of his WBA Super World…
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SOUTHSIDE BEATDOWN: ALCOS VS BASADRE FOR WBF TITLE THIS THURSDAY IN GENSAN
An exciting FREE GENERAL ADMISSION boxing event has been put together especially for the entertainment of boxing fans in General Santos City. In the main event, Julius Alcos is set to clash…
